Mexican-Food Fave Tocaya Organica Coming To San Fernando Valley

TOLUCA LAKE, CA – Tocaya Organica, a casual Mexican restaurant specializing in vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, is opening its newest location on June 3 in Toluca Lake.

Part of The Madera Group restaurant operation, which includes sister restaurant Toca Madera in West Hollywood, this site will be Tocaya Organica’s 15th restaurant launched in three years, according to company officials.

The 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 Quesalita 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.

Located at 4303 W. Riverside Drive, the Toluca Lake restaurant will be open daily for lunch, happy hour and dinner from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Other Tocaya Organica locations include Century City, Westwood, Venice, West Hollywood and Santa Monica. Click here to read more on the eatery and menu options.

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