Cafe Platano

Berkeley, CA

Cafe Platano offers great potential options for vegans. Dishes like the Papa Guisada and the Frijol Negro Pupusa are standout choices, even though they don't specifically accommodate vegans.

Top Picks

Tropical Salad without Shrimp

Contains lettuce, and tropical fruit. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Avocado Salad

Contains avocado, dressing, and lettuce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Frijol Negro

Contains black beans, and corn masa tortilla. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pupusas with Plantains, Refried Beans, and Sour Cream

Contains plantains, pupusas, refried beans, and sour cream. We suggest removing the sour cream. The pupusas or the refried beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tamal a la Carte

Contains tamal masa. We suggest removing the (chicken, corn*)[1].

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Full Menu

Sides & Extras

Rice

Contains rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Platano a la Carte

Contains plantain. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tropical Salad

Contains tropical salad. This menu item's description lacks information. Make sure you check for non-vegan ingredients.

Carne Desilada Solo

Contains beef. We don't recommend this item.

Side of French Fries

Contains french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Albondigas Solo

Contains albondigas. We don't recommend this item.

Avocado Side

Contains avocado. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Side of Crema or Lechera

Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.

Black Whole Beans

Contains black whole beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Avocado Salad

Contains avocado, dressing, and lettuce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Grilled Shrimp Side

Contains shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Fresh or Hard Cheese

Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.

Burrito

Contains burrito tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Pescado Frito Solo

Contains fried fish. We don't recommend this item.

Taco a la Carte

Contains taco shell. We don't recommend this item.

Red Refried Beans

Contains red refried beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Yucca Side

Contains undefined. We suggest removing the (fried yucca, steamed yucca*)[1].

Salpicon

Contains salpicon. We don't recommend this item.

Carne Asada Solo

Contains carne asada. We don't recommend this item.

Grilled Chicken

Contains chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Side of Dressing

Contains side of dressing. We don't recommend this item.

Side of Salsa Picante

Contains salsa picante. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Grilled Chicken

Contains chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Casamiento Side

Contains casamento side. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pan Frances

Contains eggs, ham, and potatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Handmade Tortillas

Contains tortillas. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Extra Salsa or Salsa Picante

Contains undefined. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Extra Curtido

Contains curtido. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Chicharrones

Contains chicharrones. We don't recommend this item.

Tamal a la Carte

Contains tamal masa. We suggest removing the (chicken, corn*)[1].

Ensaladas (Salads)

Ensalada Tropical Sin Camarones

Contains lettuce, and tropical fruit. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Ensalada de Aguacate Sin Pollo

Contains avocado, and lettuce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Ensalada Tropical Con Camarones

Contains cashews, coconut, mango, papaya, romaine lettuce, and tiger shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Ensalada de Aguacate Con Pollo

Contains avocado, black beans, parmesan cheese, red onions, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Lunch Specials

Now serving all day! With your choice of pupusas.

Pupusas with a Small Tropical Salad (No Shrimp)

Contains pupusas, and tropical salad. We don't recommend this item.

Pupusas, Casamiento, and Plantains with a Side of Sour Cream

Contains filling, and pupusa dough. We don't recommend this item.

Pupusa, Plantains, Sour Cream, and a Small Avocado Salad

Contains pupusa. We don't recommend this item.

Pupusa, Corn Tamale, Plantains, Queso Fresco, and Sour Cream

Contains corn tamale, plantains, pupusa, queso fresco, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Pupusas with Plantains, Refried Beans, and Sour Cream

Contains plantains, pupusas, refried beans, and sour cream. We suggest removing the sour cream. The pupusas or the refried beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pupusas and Small Avocado Salad

Contains pupusas. We don't recommend this item.

Platillo Tipico

Contains pupusas. We don't recommend this item.

Pupusas, Steamed Corn Tamale, Queso Fresco, and Sour Cream

Contains steamed corn tamale. We don't recommend this item.

Pupusas, Casamiento, and a Chicken Tamale

Contains chicken tamale, filling, and pupusa dough. We don't recommend this item.

Pupusa, Chicken Tamale, Plantains, Frijoles Fritos, and Sour Cream

Contains chicken tamale, frijoles fritos, plantains, cheese, chicken, pupusa dough, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Pupusas

Stuffed thick corn masa tortilla served with curtido and salsa. Rice flour available upon request. Option to add extra ingredients.

Carne sin Queso

Contains beef, corn masa tortilla, and veggies. We don't recommend this item.

Revuelta Con Frijoles

Contains black beans, cheese, corn masa tortilla, and pork. We don't recommend this item.

Veggie & Cheese

Contains bell peppers, cheese, corn masa tortilla, onion, and zucchini. We suggest removing the cheese.

Chicken, Cheese, and Vegetables

Contains bell peppers, cheese, chicken, corn masa tortilla, onion, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Frijol Negro

Contains black beans, and corn masa tortilla. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Queso con Loroco

Contains cheese, corn masa tortilla, and loroco. We don't recommend this item.

Carne con Queso

Contains beef, cheese, corn masa tortilla, and veggies. We don't recommend this item.

Queso

Contains jack cheese, mozzarella, and corn masa tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Chicharron

Contains chicharron, and corn masa tortilla. We don't recommend this item.

Revuelta

Contains cheese, corn masa tortilla, and fried pork. We don't recommend this item.

Frijoles con Queso

Contains black beans, cheese, corn masa tortilla, and frijoles con queso. We don't recommend this item.

Platillos (Appetizers)

Pastelitos

Contains carrots, chicken, corn masa, green beans, and potatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Platanos

Contains choice of cheese, fried plantains, red refried beans, and sour cream. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. The refried beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Yucca sin Chicharron

Contains undefined. We suggest removing the (fried yucca?, steamed yucca?)[1]. This item may contain butter.

Yucca con Chicharron

Contains pork chunks, and tomato sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Tamales de Sal

Contains chicken, plantain leaves, potato, red bell peppers, and tomato sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Pan con Pollo

Contains chicken, French hoagie roll, house mayonnaise, iceberg lettuce, pickled onions, radish, tomato sauce, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Tamales de E Lote

No description available.

Desserts

Flan

Contains flan. We don't recommend this item.

Molten Chocolate Cake

Contains chocolate cake, and chocolate sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Empanadas

Contains empanada dough, and filling. We don't recommend this item.

Bread Pudding

Contains bread, and pudding. We don't recommend this item.

Flamiado

Contains flamiado. We don't recommend this item.

Mangonada

Contains mango, and milk. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Platos Fuertes (Dinners)

All dinners include a side of two handmade corn tortillas and a choice of Salvadoran white rice, black whole beans, red refried beans, yucca, plantains, house salad, or casamiento.

Salpicon

Contains beef, lime, mint leaves, and onions. We don't recommend this item.

Albondigas

Contains mint leaves, onions, Salvadoran meatballs, and tomato sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Papa Guisada

Contains carrots, green beans, potatoes, and tomato sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Carne Asada

Contains avocado, chimol, and New York steak. We don't recommend this item.

Camarón al Ajito

Contains butter, Chardonnay sauce, garlic, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Pescado Frito

Contains fish, garlic, house seasonings, and lime. We don't recommend this item.

Bistec

Contains green bell peppers, onions, New York steak, tomatoes, and bistec sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Pollo Asado

Contains avocado, chicken leg and thigh, and chimol. We don't recommend this item.

Carne Desilada

Contains beef, eggs, green bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Pescado Empapelado

Contains carrots, parchment baking paper, potatoes, tilapia, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Pollo Guisado

Contains carrots, green beans, leg and thigh chicken, and potatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Costillas de Puerco

Contains green bell peppers, pork spare ribs, tomatoes, yellow onions, yellow onions, and bistec sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Camarones a la Diabla

Contains bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, tiger shrimp, and "Diabla" sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Carne Guisada

Contains beef, carrots, green beans, and potatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Mar y Tierra

Contains avocado, chimol, New York steak, and seasoned shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Platanito Kids Menu

Pollitos con Papas

Contains chicken strips, and french fries. We don't recommend this item.

Platanito Frito

Contains cheese mini pupusa, fried plantains, red refried beans, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Mini Tipico

Contains cheese pupusas, red refried beans, and white rice. We don't recommend this item.

Platanazo Kids

Contains chicken tenders, french fries, mini cheese pupusa, and plantains. We don't recommend this item.

Sopas (Soups)

All of our soups are served with rice and handmade corn tortillas.

Sopa de Pollo a la Parrilla

Contains broth, chicken, cilantro, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Sopa de Res

Contains beef, broth, cabbage, carrots, chayote, cilantro, mint leaves, zucchini, and yucca. We don't recommend this item.

Sopa de Pescado

Contains broth, clams, crab meat, cilantro springs, octopus, prawns, and tilapia fillet. We don't recommend this item.

Desayunos (Breakfast)

Served all day! Breakfast plates are served with handmade corn tortillas.

Platano's Favorite with Chorizo

Contains casamiento, chorizo, eggs, green bell peppers, sour cream, sweet plantains, tomatoes, and white onions. We don't recommend this item.

Desayuno Campero

Contains eggs, fresh cheese, red refried beans, sour cream, and sweet fried plantains. We don't recommend this item.