La Especial Norte

Encinitas, CA

La Especial Norte has some good potential options for vegans, like the Black Bean Caldo and the Tacos. They don't specifically accommodate vegans, so it's best to inquire about vegan modifications.

Top Picks

Bean or Rice and Bean

Contains bean, and rice. We suggest removing the (bean?, rice*)[1].

Mix

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Morisqueta Soup

Contains Mexican rice, and pinto beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Bonoelitos

Contains cinnamon sugar, flour tortilla chips, and maple syrup. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Nachos

Contains beans, cheese, corn chips, guacamole, and sour cream. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. The beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

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Full Menu

House Specialties

Vegetarian Fajitas

Contains bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, sauce, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. This item may contain butter. The beans or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tacos

Bean or Rice and Bean

Contains bean, and rice. We suggest removing the (bean?, rice*)[1].

Cabbage or Potato

Contains cabbage or potato, and tortilla. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Side Orders

Whole Wheat Tortillas

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tortillas

Contains undefined. We suggest removing the (corn tortillas*, flour tortillas*)[1].

Beans or Rice

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Guacamole

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

Tomato, Onions, Lettuce, or Cilantro

Contains undefined. We suggest removing the (cilantro?, lettuce*, onions?, tomato*)[1].

Los Caldos (Soups)

Morisqueta Soup

Contains Mexican rice, and pinto beans. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Egg Plant Caldo

Contains eggplant, red soup, and veggies. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Black Bean Caldo

Contains avocados, black beans, onions, and whole wheat tortillas. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Combinations

Choice of beans, rice, chicken, or beef. No substitutions! Option to add a taco or enchiladas.

Tacos

Contains beans, chicken, and taco shell. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, rice*, beans*)[1] and the (enchiladas, taco?)[1]. This item may contain butter.

Quesadillas

Mix

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Burritos

Option to add rice and beans with a burrito.

Black Bean Burrito

Contains black bean, and tortilla.

Chimichanga

Contains bean, chow mein noodles, chimichanga sauce, chicken, and rice. This item may contain butter. The beans or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Bean or Beans and Rice

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Appetizers

Nachos

Contains beans, cheese, corn chips, guacamole, and sour cream. We suggest removing the cheese and the sour cream. The beans may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Guacamole & Chips

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Desserts

Bonoelitos

Contains cinnamon sugar, flour tortilla chips, and maple syrup. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Tostadas

Bean

Contains bean, and tostada. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Salads

When you order one of our salads, you're getting a meal - so watch out!

Small Cabbage Salad

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Avocado, Tomato, and Lettuce

We believe this item is vegan as is.

Mexican Cabbage

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

Platter

No vegan options.

A La Carta

No vegan options.

Cocktails

No vegan options.

Seafood Combinations Shrimp

No vegan options.

Enchiladas

No vegan options.

Fish Fillets

No vegan options.

Caldo

No vegan options.