Cena Vegan - Whittier

I love this whole building, but it is great to see a vegan spot offering...dare I say it?...actually GOOD FOOD. Not a 'vegan equivalent', but honestly really good food made by people who learned to cook from their grandmothers, and are just trying to do the right thing as best as they can, while providing tasty vegan options.

There ARE multiple options, but I am that weirdo who recognizes that most meat substitutes are actually more cancerous, artificial, and unhealthy than actual meat [I'm looking at THEE, impossible burgers and soyrizo!!!]. For that, they have a Mushroom Guisado, which is all natural and sans fillers.

This place made me happy.
Also, the Whittier Brewing Company 'lemonade stand' is literally 6 steps away. And...beer is vegan, right?

Yeast is a living creature, but we feed it sugar and it poops out CO2 and alcohol.
Is getting inebriated off of another living creature's farts still vegan?

Anway, Check out Cena.
They're kind, and they seem to have their hearts in the right place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overall amazing place to eat. They make handmade corn tortillas which makes the food taste 10x better. Prices are decent for the amount of food. I would give this place 10 stars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very nice atmosphere. Fun and friendly staff. Foods delicious and i will return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My favorite burrito in town by far. Reminds me of the old burritos I used to eat when I was a meat eater. Definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great flavor and texture of the vegan meat - highly recommend if you’re looking for a plant-based alternative! Lovely staff as well (:

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My favorite vegan food in Whittier! Everything is fresh and flavorful, and the staff is always friendly!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and fast service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is amazing my favorite are the Tortas

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The Mexican food taste super good. The horchata was super good as well. Overall everything was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salsa, Nachos, Carne Asada Fries

Amazing big burrito and tacos, all vegan! The flavor is amazing, we’ll come back for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The service was outstanding, they really took care of me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Yummy fries plate with choice of protein, I got carnitas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cena in the WBC food court is a reliable source of vegan yumminess! Get their carne asada fries to share or their big vegan burrito if you want leftovers. Their portions are generous and with many protein options the selections are plentiful. Their medium salsa has a smokey tangy tomatillo richness. Beware the hot salsa as it is all that and more. Order it on the side and experiment with your tolerance. While you're at it grab a beer at WBC. Pint glass of Sweet Shade for scale next to a mountain of Carne Asada Fries, mmmm!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Vegan or not this is the best burrito I ever had

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5