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This Hispanic Heritage Month, let us introduce you to one of our favorite vegan Latine-owned restaurants in Los Angeles. Stop by The Grain Cafe to experience vegan Oaxacan dishes like never before!
The Grain Cafe Is a Los Angeles Vegan Staple
The Grain Cafe first opened its doors in Mid City in 2013. With roots in Oaxaca, Mexico, The restaurant team crafted a menu of traditional ancestral recipes made from natural, organic ingredients without any preservatives or fillers. The Grain Cafe quickly became a Los Angeles vegan staple, expanding to locations in Culver City, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, and Van Nuys. Each restaurant serves a similar menu, except alcohol which is only available at the flagship Mid City restaurant.
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Vegan Oaxacan Dishes in Los Angeles
If you’re looking for vegan Mexican food in Los Angeles, The Grain Cafe is the place to go! The menu features vegan Oaxacan dishes like mole enchiladas and tlayudas, as well as other Mexican classics along the lines of tacos, nachos, and quesadillas. If you want to sample many of these items in one visit, order the Fiesta Plate! This shareable platter contains two enchiladas, nachos, chile relleno, Spanish rice, and black beans. Be sure to ask for The Grain Cafe’s housemade hot sauce to drizzle on top!
For brunch, The Grain Cafe serves several Mexican classics such as chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and breakfast enchiladas. The restaurant also offers YoEgg’s vegan poached egg as an optional add-on. In addition to their Mexican specialties, The Grain Cafe serves a variety of other cuisines on the menu such as American, Italian, and French. So, if you plan to take any picky eaters, there is something for everyone! Or if you plan to eat at The Grain Cafe daily, you’ll never get bored with the restaurant’s vast menu.
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Holiday Specials at The Grain Cafe
Another attraction of The Grain Cafe is its holiday specials. In the fall, the restaurant offers a variety of pumpkin-flavored items like pancakes, waffles, lattes, and smoothies. Around Thanksgiving and Christmas, The Grain Cafe offers a special Holiday Feast. The plate includes vegan turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, garlicky vegetables, and cranberry sauce. And, for Valentine’s Day, the establishment offers a multi-course meal to enjoy with your boo. Whatever the occasion, you can always count on The Grain Cafe for stellar food and service!
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For more information, visit ElGrainCafe.com or follow @thegraincafe on Instagram.
