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Dairy-free restaurants in San José

11 venues in San José rated S to B for dairy-free, every tier backed by cited sources.

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Huacamole Vegan Food restaurant, photo: ThatPaddyGuy

Huacamole Vegan Food

Barrio Escalante · Vegan · Vegetarian · €
DairyA+
VeganA+
VegA+
EggA+

As a fully vegan establishment, Huacamole Vegan Food uses no dairy ingredients. The kitchen is structurally dedicated dairy-free, with all cheese, milk, cream, and butter being plant-based alternatives.

Mon12:00pm-8:00pm
Tue12:00pm-8:00pm
Wed12:00pm-9:00pm
Thu12:00pm-9:00pm
Fri12:00pm-10:00pm
Sat12:00pm-10:00pm
Sun12:00pm-6:00pm
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La Esquina Vegana restaurant, photo: EZB Zschüschen

La Esquina Vegana

Barreal · Vegan · Bakery · €
DairyA+
VeganA+
VegA+
EggA+

No dairy is used in any dish. The kitchen is 100% vegan, so all ingredients are plant-based and dairy-free.

Mon11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
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Sopitas restaurant, photo: Sopitas

Sopitas

Barrio Escalante · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€
DairyA+
GF·CoeliacA+
VeganA+
VegA+
EggA+

HappyCow lists the venue as 'Vegan', and multiple reviews describe it as 'all vegan'. A vegan kitchen inherently excludes dairy. FindMeGlutenFree insights show 'Dairy-Free 2' reports. The owner states all food is plant-based. The venue has no dedicated dairy-free certification, but the fact of a fully vegan kitchen means no dairy is present.

Mon11:30am-8:00pm
Tue11:30am-7:30pm
Wed11:30am-9:00pm
Thu11:30am-9:00pm
Fri11:30am-9:00pm
Sat11:30am-8:00pm
Sun11:30am-8:00pm
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Soda Vegetariana SUSBIDA restaurant, photo: Esteban Damazio

Soda Vegetariana SUSBIDA

El Carmen · Vegetarian · €
DairyA+
VeganA+
VegA+
EggA+

No dairy products are used or present at this fully vegan restaurant, where reviewers confirm all food is plant-based.

Mon11:30AM–4PM
Tue11:30AM–4PM
Wed11:30AM–4PM
Thu11:30AM–4PM
Fri11:30AM–4PM
Sat11:30AM–4PM
SunClosed
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06
El Chante Gourmet restaurant, photo: Bradford Hearn

El Chante Gourmet

Alajuela · Vegan · Vegetarian
DairyA
VeganA
VegA
EggA

The restaurant operates as fully vegan, meaning no dairy products are used. However, the venue lacked a dedicated dairy-free accreditation and briefly served meat, which may imply dairy was present. Vegan status was restored in July 2025.

Mon12–8PM
Tue12–8PM
Wed12–8PM
Thu12–8PM
Fri12–8PM
Sat12–8PM
SunClosed
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07
CeliHouse restaurant, photo: CeliHouse

CeliHouse

San Rafael · Cafe · Bakery · €⁠€
DairyB
GF·CoeliacA+
VeganB

FindMeGlutenFree lists the venue as 'Good for dairy-free.' Multiple reviews mention dairy-free options, including vegan cheese. No dedicated dairy-free kitchen or fryer is reported. The venue is not certified dairy-free. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged.

MonNot specified
TueNot specified
WedNot specified
ThuNot specified
FriNot specified
SatNot specified
SunNot specified
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08
Broth Bar restaurant, photo: BasicReviews

Broth Bar

Santa Ana · · €⁠€
DairyB
GF·CoeliacB
SoyB

According to Wanderlog, the venue offers dairy- and gluten-free dishes. The listing does not detail kitchen protocols or dedicated equipment, and a shared kitchen is assumed.

Mon11AM–8PM
Tue11AM–8PM
Wed11AM–8PM
Thu11AM–8PM
Fri11AM–8PM
Sat9AM–7PM
Sun9AM–6PM
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Organico Fortuna restaurant, photo: Organico Fortuna

Organico Fortuna

Provincia de Alajuela · Cafe · €⁠€
DairyB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
VegB

Dairy-free options are available and marked on the menu, which is clearly geared toward dietary restrictions, and staff are generally knowledgeable.

Mon9AM to 9PM
Tue9AM to 9PM
Wed9AM to 9PM
Thu9AM to 9PM
Fri9AM to 9PM
Sat9AM to 9PM
Sun9AM to 9PM
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Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant - San Jose Airport, Alajuela restaurant, photo: Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant - San Jose Airport, Alajuela

Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant - San Jose Airport, Alajuela

Tropicana · Indian · Vegan · €⁠€
DairyB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
VegB

Lactose-free options are clearly marked on the menu, per HappyCow. FindMeGlutenFree rates the restaurant as good for dairy-free diets. The kitchen is shared with dairy-containing dishes, including ghee, cream, and paneer.

Mon11am to 10pm
Tue11am to 10pm
Wed11am to 10pm
Thu11am to 10pm
Fri11am to 10pm
Sat11am to 10pm
Sun11am to 10pm
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Tierra del Café restaurant, photo: Chelsea Didinger

Tierra del Café

Santa Ana · · €⁠€
DairyB
GF·CoeliacA+

Listed in FindMeGlutenFree's 'Dairy-Free Friendly' category across multiple area searches, the restaurant has reviews stating staff can adapt dishes for lactose intolerance, though no dedicated dairy-free kitchen or fryer is mentioned. Dairy-free accommodation is available on request.