** Alma Y Sazon Famous Vegan Al Pastor Tacos Now in The Emeryville Public Market!** We serve **legendary 100% plant-based Al Pastor tacos** ($4.75) with slow-marinated jackfruit & tofu, grilled crispy and piled high with fresh pineapple, cilantro, and house salsa. Called *the best vegan tacos in Town* by regulars! ** Why we stand out:** • Famous **vegan Al Pastor** that meat eaters love too • **Gluten-free** tortillas & **dairy-free** options • **Catering? Yes!** Order full hotel pans of our Al Pastor or Jack Fruit Tinga
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (208) 720-0011
Website: https://almaysazonvegano.com/
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Casey M
I ALMOST missed this place wandering through the food hall. I actually bought food elsewhere and then spotted this place so bought a second lunch because I’m vegan and I love supporting vegan spots. Anyway, let me preface this review by saying I’ve tried plenty of vegan Mexican food in the Bay, Mexico City, and the Riviera Maya/Cancun areas of Mexico. That being said, this place is top notch! I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh everything was, how not greasy it was, and how authentic the flavors were.
I ordered the Jamaica tostada which was flavor and fresh with loads of crispy lettuce. What I appreciated most was that the hibiscus wasn’t mushy which I find at restaurants that use it as a meat substitute. This was cooked long enough to give it a nice meaty chew.
My favorite, though, was the tofu al pastor taco that was a perfect balance of savory and sweet with fresh pineapple. The tofu was cooked perfectly and held its form. It was extra delicious topped with habanero salsa.
I normally only dine at this food hall when I’m passing through but would consider driving from Oakland just for this place!
… moreI ordered the Jamaica tostada which was flavor and fresh with loads of crispy lettuce. What I appreciated most was that the hibiscus wasn’t mushy which I find at restaurants that use it as a meat substitute. This was cooked long enough to give it a nice meaty chew.
My favorite, though, was the tofu al pastor taco that was a perfect balance of savory and sweet with fresh pineapple. The tofu was cooked perfectly and held its form. It was extra delicious topped with habanero salsa.
I normally only dine at this food hall when I’m passing through but would consider driving from Oakland just for this place!
Donny Johnson
I wholeheartedly recommend Alma y Sazon for both catering and personal dining experiences! They provided a worthwhile and delicious vegan catering experience for my leadership event, as well as, provided a delicious solo dining experience.
Their taco flight and agua frescas are pretty much life-changing with how delicious they are. Definitely worth a trip to Public Market to visit them!
… moreTheir taco flight and agua frescas are pretty much life-changing with how delicious they are. Definitely worth a trip to Public Market to visit them!
Srini Vedam
Food was decent but the portion sizes were small for the price. You need to order multiple entre’s to satisfy your hunger. The food didn’t come with any side salsa, sauces etc., They don’t have a self serve salsa option either. The choice in the menu is limited, perhaps becausr they are still setting up
… moreNathan
Food was ok, nothing special. Green salsa was sweet, chunky (in a bad way), not flavorful. The torta was very small, think of a kid size meal. You’d think for $15 (no sides included) there would be a thick, even layer of “meat” or filling, but no. There was almost no filling nor toppings, just very very light. You’d think for having a smaller menu they’d focus better on their few entrees. I was wrong.
I usually don’t complain about service, but the front counter guy had a terrible attitude. He stood there and didn’t care asking about my order. The whole interaction was awkward and lacking basic service. After I placed my order and paid, he didn’t thank me or say anything, just walks
Overall, food was not impressive, small quantities, and just overall a bad experience. There are other Mexican food places that are 50x better with the same pricing.
… moreI usually don’t complain about service, but the front counter guy had a terrible attitude. He stood there and didn’t care asking about my order. The whole interaction was awkward and lacking basic service. After I placed my order and paid, he didn’t thank me or say anything, just walks
Overall, food was not impressive, small quantities, and just overall a bad experience. There are other Mexican food places that are 50x better with the same pricing.
Jessica Hernandez
Alma y Sazón is truly one of my favorite spots here in the bay! My favorite is the torta Mexicana and I really do enjoy the taco de mar as well! What makes them so unique is that the whole menu is vegan/vegetarian friendly. And I truly believe you don’t need to be vegan or vegetarian to enjoy and eat here, yall need to try this place!
Service is great and there is plenty of seating in the public market + parking is easy and free!
… moreService is great and there is plenty of seating in the public market + parking is easy and free!
Scott
Wow. Holy moly. I’m impressed. I’ve walked past this place at least a dozen times and never ordered. Today I took the leap and could not have been happier. The vegetarian, mushroom carnitas were amazing. The del Mar mushroom tacos were also fantastic. Chips and salsa exceeded expectations. Service was fantastic and the atmosphere at the public market is the public market. It’s very noisy on a Tuesday with trivia, but there’s always a comfortable clean place to sit and eat.
… moreEdie Sussman
We were so interested in the menu that we ordered almost everything! Standouts were the del mar taco (battered and fried oyster mushroom) and the elote. Normally elote is way too heavy for me, but the vegan mayo was light and the corn was perfectly grilled. We thought a couple items could have used more salt, but we finished absolutely everything we ordered and were very satisfied.
… moreJulia Latham
Really delicious food served by wonderful people!! I love that they have so many gluten free options in addition to being vegan! The taco del mar is my favorite, and they make a tasty agua fresca too 🙂 highly recommend for lunch and dinner!!
… moremariza izaac
Worst Veggie Taco I have ever had in my life. First of all, the cashier was handling money and went to make the taco without washing her hands and none of us could even finish eating the tasteless taco, dry, and very spicy. I never give any bad reviews because I know how hard it is to run a restaurant but couldn’t help it this time.
… moreL L
Delicious vegan tacos and snacks. Mushroom chicharrónes and elote were awesome. Inside the Emeryville Public Market.
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