Is this the best new vegan eatery on the planet?

To be genuinely impressed by a new vegan eatery is a rare occurrence. Yes, I know many places do a good job of feeding us compassionate people and a good job is often just what you need. I’ll even return to a café that does a good job.

What I want to talk about here is when you dine with an establishment and they blow you away. The service is exceptional, the decor is gorgeous and everything you try from the menu is above average.

People of the Internet, please meet Elk Bistro of Mexico City.

Elk Bistro is a joint venture between super talented chef Veronica and the owners of vegan grocery store, VeganVille.

The bistro opened mere weeks ago in conjunction with the second location of VeganVille but you would be forgiven if you thought the eatery was a long time established. Every single part of what they do had been polished to perfection before they opened the doors to diners.

The central courtyard is immaculately renovated with a grand Canary Island date palm towering over proceedings. Cutlery and tableware is stylish, while the friendly people looking after you make you feel like nothing is too much trouble.

And now the food. I can’t do it more justice than the following photos.

Just dined in the most gorgeous #vegan bistro/deli in Mexico City called Elk. #cdmx

A photo posted by Fat Gay Vegan (@fatgayvegan) on Apr 22, 2016 at 4:59pm PDT

Toasted bread with sunflower seed salsa at @veganvilleelk in Mexico City. #vegan

A photo posted by Fat Gay Vegan (@fatgayvegan) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:01pm PDT

Delicious horchata and agua de papaya at @veganvilleelk in Mexico City. #vegan

A photo posted by Fat Gay Vegan (@fatgayvegan) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:03pm PDT

Gorgeous lentil and chard soup at @veganvilleelk in Mexico City. #cdmx #vegan

A photo posted by Fat Gay Vegan (@fatgayvegan) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:05pm PDT

Stunning pad Thai with tamarind and soy sauces on the side at @veganvilleelk in Mexico City. #cdmx #vegan

A photo posted by Fat Gay Vegan (@fatgayvegan) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:07pm PDT

Wheat steak, crunchy wedges and BBQ sauce at @veganvilleelk in Mexico City. #cdmx #vegan

A photo posted by Fat Gay Vegan (@fatgayvegan) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:09pm PDT

Almond milk vanilla flan with pistachio at @veganvilleelk in Mexico City. #cdmx #vegan

A photo posted by Fat Gay Vegan (@fatgayvegan) on Apr 22, 2016 at 5:11pm PDT

This is the most amazing #vegan breakfast I’ve had in years. Hot cakes with whipped cream and maple syrup, potato hash brown, sausages and scrambled VeganEgg. Cooked and served by the wonderful @veganvilleelk in Mexico City. I’m in love.

A photo posted by Fat Gay Vegan (@fatgayvegan) on Apr 30, 2016 at 12:29pm PDT

Every dish placed on my table at Elk Bistro has been exquisite.

Dining with Elk is made even more special by the fact that you have to walk through a 100% vegan grocery store to exit. Talk about exit through the gift shop!

VeganVille is stacked solid with vegan cheeses, meats, pantry items, personal care products and more. There is even a cute deli/takeaway food counter positioned at the front of the store. It is an extension of Elk and it is here where you can pick up gorgeous cream cakes and ham and cheese croissants before you depart.

If you have been considering a trip to Mexico City, Elk is the last piece of convincing you need.

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All photos in this post originally appeared on my FGV Instagram feed.