Our Story
Vegan & Juice began with Francisco’s personal journey toward a more intentional way of living, eating, and caring for others. What started as a change in his own life eventually became a neighborhood restaurant where every meal is prepared with purpose.
A healthier way of eating, shared for more than 25 years.
It started with a personal change.
Francisco’s journey began in 1995, when meditation encouraged him to reconsider his lifestyle and relationship with food. At the time, he was living with chronic gastritis. A cousin who was already vegan suggested that changing his diet might help him take better care of his health.
That conversation introduced Francisco to plant-based eating and inspired a philosophy that continues to guide the restaurant today:
“We are what we eat.”
From a simple idea to Vegan & Juice
In 2000, Francisco transformed that philosophy into a restaurant originally called Jugos Naturales y Comida Saludable—Natural Juices and Healthy Food.
At the time, vegan food was still unfamiliar to many people. As the word “vegan” became more widely understood, the restaurant adopted the name Vegan & Juice. The name changed, but its purpose remained the same: to make honest, nourishing food accessible to everyone.
More than 25 years later, Francisco’s original recipes remain at the heart of the menu.
For us, cooking is a ritual.
Cooking is more than preparing a meal—it is a commitment to the person who will eat it. Every recipe is made with care, patience, and attention to the ingredients we use.
Carefully prepared
Our vegetables are carefully cleaned using vinegar, baking soda, and filtered water.
Never fried
Our food is prepared baked or steamed to preserve its natural flavor and character.
Thoughtful ingredients
We cook with organic olive oil and avoid using Teflon and aluminum cookware.
Nothing unnecessary
Our fresh juices are made without added water or sugar, allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves.
Made to help you feel at home.
Our hope is that everyone who walks through our doors feels welcomed and cared for. Whether you visit for a full meal or simply stop by for a fresh juice, we want you to enjoy food that nourishes you and leaves you feeling good.
We are deeply grateful to the customers who have supported us for more than 25 years. Vegan & Juice would not be what it is today without the community that has grown around it.
Come share a meal with us.
Discover Francisco’s original recipes, freshly prepared plant-based meals, and natural juices made with the same care that started it all.