Mexican Eatery 'Tocaya Organica' Coming To Del Mar

DEL MAR, CA — Tocaya Organica, a modern Mexican restaurant specializing in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, is opening its newest location Wednesday at One Paseo in Del Mar.

The grand opening will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at 3725 Paseo Place, featuring a Barrio fruit cart, live entertainment, giveaways, food specials and a vintage VW bus photo booth on-site.

The Southern California-based eatery's forte is a push for "healthy food choices" rooted in traditional Mexican recipes with accommodations for a variety of dietary preferences ranging from vegan and gluten-free to vegetarian and KETO in its various salads, bowls, burritos and tacos. Each dish "starts vegan" with options for protein and dairy additions, if desired.

Tocaya Organica's signature dishes include:

• Guiltless Gluten-Free Burrito with Spanish cauliflower rice, black beans, tri-color peppers, jalapeño cabbage, and vegan chipotle crema in a Siete gluten-free coconut and cassava flour tortilla
• Fajita Del Rey bowl with sautéed peppers and onions, cilantro lime rice, black beans, vegan chipotle crema, guacamole and pico de gallo.
• Barrio Tacos with jalapeño jack, roasted tomato salsa, avocado, diced red onion and cilantro.
• Mushroom & Jalapeño Quesadilla with house-made corn tortillas, sautéed mushrooms, onions, cilantro, chopped jalapeños and a side of roasted tomato salsa.
• Churro Waffle Bites with a choice of vegan Callebaut Chocolate or strawberry dipping sauce.
• Barrio Fruit Bowl tossed in lime and tajin.
• Assorted Agua Frescas including Watermelon, Cucumber Mint and Strawberry Basil.

With several eateries in Greater Los Angeles, Arizona and two in San Diego, Tocaya Organica, founded in 2016, launched in September a new charitable arm, the Tocaya Life Foundation, dedicated to such social and environmental causes as sustainability, alternative farming and ocean preservation, according to the business.

The chain's San Diego County locales are at 755 Fifth Ave. in the Gaslamp District and at Westfield UTC in La Jolla. See more here on the business and its menu.

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