The tortas are massive with a generous amount of meat. The cream sauce in the torta cubana was delicious and it had a pleasant ratio of well seasoned meat to little bits of onion, tomato, and avocado. Horchata was excellent.
Vegan Restaurant
Tortaco
· $$$$ · ottumwa · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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The tortas are massive with a generous amount of meat. The cream sauce in the torta cubana was delicious and it had a pleasant ratio of well seasoned meat to little bits of onion, tomato, and avocado. Horchata was excellent.
Short version: If you don't try Tortaco, you're doing yourself a disservice. The food is absolutely delicious, the staff are very kind, and the servings are very fair for the dollar. Personal suggestion is to get the torta Cubana. It has phenomenal flavor, filled full with meat and fresh ingredients, and despite how loaded it is, the bread doesn't collapse and maintains a satisfying thin crunch on top and bottom that's very satisfying to bite into with a wonderful soft chew. The meats are flavorful and you can tell taste each of them as they hit your tastebuds. Fresh mango cuts through to keep it from being too savory or salty and adds a bright sweetness. I only have 2 criticisms: 1 - The chicken is very heavily peppered. I like it, but my kids can't eat it. 2 - Parking is limited due to location.
Short version: If you don't try Tortaco, you're doing yourself a disservice. The food is absolutely delicious, the staff are very kind, and the servings are very fair for the dollar. Personal suggestion is to get the torta Cubana. It has phenomenal flavor, filled full with meat and fresh ingredients, and despite how loaded it is, the bread doesn't collapse and maintains a satisfying thin crunch on top and bottom that's very satisfying to bite into with a wonderful soft chew. The meats are flavorful and you can tell taste each of them as they hit your tastebuds. Fresh mango cuts through to keep it from being too savory or salty and adds a bright sweetness. I only have 2 criticisms: 1 - The chicken is very heavily peppered. I like it, but my kids can't eat it. 2 - Parking is limited due to location.
This was my first time coming so I just got a 2 pastor tacos (my typical go to to try a new place). Delicious. Will be coming back to try more.