Welcome to the Vegan Side of Mexico Healthy Substance is a Mexican restaurant set to prove animals are NOT needed in Mexican food! We have been opened ever since August of 2018, showcasing our ideas and values of what we believe makes a restaurant great. Delicious food and friendly faces! We serve vegan tacos, burritos, tortas, chilaquiles, gorditas, nachos, flautas and many more items. Please stop by and see how good and delicious a violence free cuisine can be.
Based on 530 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
6852 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Phone: (773) 306-2808
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Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–6 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Mustafa H
Stopped by for Father’s Day with the family. We had the spacious and elegant dining area to ourselves. Everyone enjoyed the variety of dishes and there was very little waste. The juices and smoothies were amazing. We were happy to see the plant based desserts also available (and we saved them for later). Don’t miss the gallery for inspiration from famous people’s connection with the plant based movement. Highly recommended! We will definitely be returning. Thank you!!
Ryan Reynolds
I love vegan restaurants and I absolutely love Mexican food. Mexican food is so versatile and easy to make many things vegan style. My favorite Mexican restaurant (in Indiana) which is close to home (in Illinois) knows to cook my food on a clean surface, whether a pan or grill. Most places cook vegetables right along with meats and pieces end up in my food a lot. So to eat at a vegan Mexican restaurant is just so enjoyable and I don’t have to worry about that.
Sammika Cosey
The place is beautiful. The staff was friendly. I had multiple items off the menu. I got a taco, cupcake, mac and cheese, and quesadilla. The taco was delicious. I added sour cream to the taco. The cupcake and quesadilla were also good. The mac and cheese didn’t really have flavor for me. I will return to try the chili.
eleu 92
The staff was so polite and helpful. I got their El Pastor Torta, specifically because the protein mixture is made in house. It was SO good!! I would definitely recommend this place for a fresh, flavorful, healthy meal option!
Stacy Eng
I am not really into vegan food with that said I had a steak ( beyond meat) torta, which was good, and the green tamale, both good but could use a little more seasoning. I also ordered a vegan brownie, which was dry. again, my first vegan meal could be normal, but I would go back again with my vegan friend. Went back today, and I had the steak burrito, Supreme Nachos with pork, and the special apple desert, soo good!!! food never fails
Cristina Vega
ALL VEGAN RESTAURANT!!! We had the al pastor torta (delicious!), the nachos, chips and guacamole (great guac!). Our desserts were the chocolate bunt cake, banana bunt cake and carrot bunt cake. DELICIOUS! The space is BEAUTIFUL, you walk in and it’s a small gallery, you walk into the second larger room and there are some beautiful chandeliers, lastly there are two tables right by the large windows. The staff is super helpful and polite.
Rasta
Soo delicious that good ol authentic Mexican Vegan food! That will hit the spot every time for video review plus more vegan add @Rasta_eats on all platforms!! “Chicago vegan Foodie
Danielle “Dani”
Best vegan burrito I’ve ever had!! The Carne asada is . This place is a MUST TRY even if your not vegan!! My non vegan friends love it!!
Mike Mendoza
In the bustling culinary landscape of Chicago, Healthy Substance “The Vegan Side of Mexico” stands out as a true gem for plant-based enthusiasts and food lovers alike. My recent visit to this vibrant eatery left me utterly enamored, particularly with their scrumptious Family Size Soup and the exceptional service provided by the lovely waitress, Isabella.
Carlos Mendoza
I finnaly found a vegan restaurant on the south side of Chicago and we were impressed food was delicious portions a little bit on the small side but taste amazing service was great the front cashier lady was so nice checked on us a couple times even the chef lady came and checked on us it was so nice of them!!! We will definitely be going back to try all the other items on the menu! 10 outta 10
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