Best Vegan spots in Cusco

Looking for the best vegan spots in Cusco during your visit to the Andean Inca capital? Whether you’re a dedicated vegan or simply seeking plant-based meals while exploring the city, Cusco has an impressive selection of vegan-friendly eateries that cater to every taste. From hearty Peruvian-inspired dishes to international flavors, this ancient city nestled in the Andes is a surprising hotspot for vegan cuisine. In this guide, we’ll explore the top vegan restaurants in Cusco, where you can indulge in delicious, healthy meals while soaking in the local culture (updated: April 2026).

1. Green Point

Green Point is the finest vegan restaurant in Cusco, the first on our list “Best Vegan spots in Cusco”, with a surprising variety of choices, where the dishes taste as good as they look, and every meal is made with attention. It is located in the traditional San Blas neighborhood, near downtown Cusco.

Favorite dish:
Vegan burrito packed with turmeric rice, beans, avocado, tomato, carrots, red cabbage, and sautéed mushrooms, served with a spicy Mexican sauce. S/. 35

• Tip 1: Add a delicious, juicy chocolate fruit-smoothie or even kombucha.
• Tip 2: On your way out, grab a vegan chocolate truffle (and thank me later!).
• Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
• Address: Calle Carmen Bajo 235, Cusco
• Cuisine: Healthy, organic, and sustainable food.

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2. Chia Vegan Restaurant

This vegan restaurant is also located in San Blas, but with a twist: they have a rooftop terrace, the perfect place for happy-hour drinks and a healthy dinner. They also have gluten-free options.

Chia is producing organic, natural, vegan food in Cusco in a cozy aesthetic.

• Favorite dish: This is a huge portion, so order wisely! The grill platter for two is my recommendation, but make sure you bring a friend. Full of different kinds of veggies and tofu, with great spices. You are spending 30-50 soles here.
• Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10: 00 am to 10:30 pm
• Address: Calle Carmen Alto 133, Cusco
• Cuisine: Healthy, organic, fusion Latin and Peruvian food.

Chia Vegan on TripAdvisor

3. Vida Vegan Bistro

Another spot on our list, “Best Vegan spots in Cusco,” offers vegan food with a view. If you get there early enough, enjoy dinner while watching the sunset on the small balcony. Serving amazing vegan dishes, including a vegan version of ceviche based on mushrooms, which, due to the seaweed, tastes like the real thing! They serve vegan Peruvian dishes, so as a vegan, you are not missing out on the Andean flavors.

• Tip: This restaurant produces the best vegan Pisco sour in Cusco (using aquafaba)!
• Hours: Monday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Address: Calle Palacio 122 (segundo piso), next to the Piedra 12 ángulos and Hotel Monasterio, Cusco.
• Cuisine: Healthy, organic, and sustainable food.

Vida Vegan on TripAdvisor

4. Green Falafel

This restaurant is just up one of the cobbled streets by San Blas; it is a family-run place that even has a dog upstairs lying in the sun. They offer pizza and falafel. You can add extras to your falafel pitas, such as avocado, papas, and salad. They have a range of options for vegans and specialize in healthy food. They also have a stall in the San Blas market, which is slightly cheaper but has smaller portions. The salsa is great. Plus on the menu they have the story of how the restaurant started from a dream, if you see a lady serving your food this is the owner who started up this restaurant and takes great pride in her work.

For 28 soles, you get a falafel wrap that includes crispy sweet potato fries, a palta (avocado) salad, and homemade lemonade.

• Tip: Add their homemade Kombucha to help you digest your meal! Maracuya is my favorite flavor.
• Hours: Sunday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday to Saturday 10:30 am-9:00 pm (closed on Sundays)
• Address: Calle Siete Angelitos 662 (antiguamente restaurante Sumaq II, Cusco)
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern, European.

Green Falafel on Tripadvisor

5. The Vegan Temple by Prasada

A favorite for those seeking a bohemian and spiritual atmosphere. Located on the historic Choquechaka street, it offers a creative menu and a very relaxed vibe, with floor seating that makes it feel like a true sanctuary.

• Tip: Their “Green Burger” and massive fruit smoothies are legendary and perfect for a filling meal after a long hike.
• Hours: Monday to Saturday from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Address: Calle Choquechaka 425, Cusco.
• Cuisine: Creative, healthy, and vegan comfort food.

Parada Vegana on Tripadvisor

A Few Special Tips

Sweet treat: Chocolate Museum Cusco, located by the Plaza El Regocijo

Here are some extra tips for the best vegan spots in Cusco. This chocolate tour and cafe is in the corner of the plaza, offering tours and chocolate-making classes, which are vegan-friendly. Go upstairs and try the free dark chocolate. Due to the high quality of the chocolate, the majority contain no milk or preservatives. The free samples include Peruvian chocolate bars, chocolate spreads, and even chocolate liqueurs. Plus, they have a new beauty range that includes face cream and lotions made with natural ingredients.

Lunch Tip: Vegan restaurant  Marcado San Blas  – Govinda Lila

This is a stand in the San Blas market, only open between 12 and 3 pm. It is a hidden jewel. Servicing all vegan dishes, falafel, lasagna, and burgers. For 15 soles, you get a herbal tea, quinoa soup, and segundos (main dishes).
Favorite dish:
Falafel – S/. 15: This falafel wrap includes an avocado salad and a pesto salsa, alongside papas frites. Plus, for an extra 10 soles, check out her homemade vegan brownies.
Tip: Walk a few stands further to grab a healthy juice mix for approximately S/. 8, with ingredients of your choice. How about a papaya, banana, strawberry, carrot, and beet juice with a shot of honey?
Dessert Tip: The San Blas Falafel restaurant has the perfect brownie.

The perfect after-lunch treat is a vegan chocolate banana brownie. This moist treat is super yummy and healthy! The banana makes it delicious. Plus, it is handmade by the owner, who is super proud of her recipe. For only 5 soles, this brownie could be yours!

Cusco is also a great place for foodies, as there is a good selection of really nice (vegan) restaurants, as you can see in this list: Best Vegan spots in Cusco. With endless opportunities for sightseeing and fun, Cusco is the perfect destination in Peru for learning Spanish and exploring.