Mr Tofu Playa — Local services in Playa del Carmen

I pop in here from time to time as I’m vegan and this store is very close to where I live. However, the prices are very high and I would purchase much more if the prices were a bit more reasonable. I imagine the markup is so high because it’s a very small store, many items are imported from the US, and the sales volume is relatively low. They need a relatively high profit margin to stay in business. I get it. But it limits how much I will buy. I also would like to see nut based, coconut oil free vegan cheese options. The better tasting and healthier cheese options are nut based and...

I love this store and shop here very often. I prefer to come in the evenings because the girl that works in the morning is not welcoming or attentive. I had a friend come in and ask her about a price on something and she just gave them a side eye and continued on her phone. When I have come in the store in the mornings, I am never greeted by her, there is an awkward silence and I feel like I am a bother. I prefer to come in the evenings where I feel welcomed by the woman who is working and can ask questions about new products and receive helpful and...

Many of the familiar USA vegan products (Earth Balance, Tofurky, Vegenaise, Follow Your Heart cheese) in great variety and diversity, plus a bunch of good local ones to try (I love the Leaf queso manchego). Ice cream pops (paletas). Surprisingly, however, they don’t currently have any actual tofu in stock, but I’m not complaining! Affordable local tofu would be amaaazing, but I get it.. short shelf...