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.

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Ensalada de Aguacate Con Pollo

Contains tomatoes, romaine lettuce, red onions, parmesan cheese, crispy tortilla, black beans, and avocado. We suggest removing the parmesan cheese. The tangy cilantro dressing may be non-vegan.

Avocado Salad

Contains tomate, lechuga, and aguacate. This item may contain dairy. The dressing may be non-vegan.

Mangonada

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

Frijol Negro Pupusa

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

Tamales de Elote

Contains tamale wrapper, sweet corn, and corn masa. We suggest removing the queso fresco, and sour cream.

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Full Menu

Ensaladas (Salads)

Ensalada de Aguacate Con Pollo

Contains tomatoes, romaine lettuce, red onions, parmesan cheese, crispy tortilla, black beans, and avocado. We suggest removing the parmesan cheese. The tangy cilantro dressing may be non-vegan.

Ensalada de Aguacate Sin Pollo

Contains tomate, lechuga, and aguacate. This item may contain dairy. The dressing may be non-vegan.

Ensalada Tropical Sin Camarones

Contains tomato, pineapple, and lettuce. This item may contain dairy.

Sides and Extras

Extra Curtido

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

Tamal a la Carte

Contains salsa, masa, and a choice of chicken, or corn. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Half Avocado Salad

Contains tomato, lettuce, and avocado. This item may contain dairy. The dressing may be non-vegan.

Yucca Side

Contains a choice of fried yucca, or steamed yucca. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Handmade Tortillas (2)

Contains flour tortilla, and corn tortilla. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Casamiento Side

Contains rice, and black beans. This item may contain lard.

Rice

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

Red Refried Beans

Contains refried beans. This item may contain lard.

Black Whole Beans

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

Plátano a la Carte

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

Side of Salsa Picante

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

Side of French Fries

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

Half Tropical Salad

Contains pineapple, and lettuce. This item may contain dairy.

Extra Salsa or Salsa Picante

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

Avocado Side

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

Platillos (Appetizers)

Tamales de Elote

Contains tamale wrapper, sweet corn, and corn masa. We suggest removing the queso fresco, and sour cream.

Yucca sin Chicharrón

Contains tomato sauce, cabbage salad, and a choice of fried yucca, or steamed yucca. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Plátanos

Contains sour cream, red refried beans, fried plantains, and a choice of fresh cheese, or hard cheese. We suggest removing the cheese, and sour cream. The mexican beans may be non-vegan.

Desserts

Mangonada

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

Lunch Specials

Now serving all day! With your choice of pupusas.

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

Contains plantains, sour cream, queso fresco, pupusa, and corn tamale. We suggest removing the QUESO FRESCO, and SOUR CREAM.

Pupusas

Stuffed thick corn masa tortilla served with curtido and salsa. Rice flour available upon request. Extra ingredients will be charged as a separate item.

Frijol Negro

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

Platos Fuertes (Dinners)

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

Papa Guisada

Contains potatoes, house tomato sauce, green beans, and carrots. The house tomato sauce may be non-vegan.

Desayunos (Breakfast)

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

No vegan options.

Platanito Kids Menu

No vegan options.

Sopas (Soups)

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

No vegan options.