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Vegetarian Mexico City: A Plant-Based Visitor’s Guide

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The largest city in North America, Mexico City has an abundance of plant-based and vegetarian-friendly delicacies that will suit any palate and travel style. The capital city of Mexico is brimming with everything from funky natural wine bars with sweeping city views and top-rated restaurants to colorful local markets and enough street food stalls to merit tacking on an extra few days in the city just to eat — and don’t get us started on the abundance of art galleries, museums and natural splendor to explore. Whether you’re looking to climb to some of the highest points in North America or you just want to find some really satisfying vegetarian Mexico City street food and a generous pour of mezcal to wash it all down—here’s what you’ll want to eat, see, and explore.

Vegetarian Mexico City Guide: Where to Stay

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El Patio 77

Tucked into the eclectic San Rafael neighborhood, El Patio 77 was one of the first hotels in the city to make a serious commitment to the environment. The sustainable-minded bed and breakfast is housed in a 1890 mansion and features eight independent guest rooms, most with their own private bathroom and shower. The rooms themselves are as unique as the storied mansion, with repurposed antique furniture and Mexican art throughout. El Patio 77 also provides a complimentary breakfast each morning—with fresh pressed juice, fresh fruit platters, and a rotating menu of seasonal Mexican dishes. J. García Icazbalceta 77, Colonia San Rafael; elpatio77.com

Vegetarian Mexico City Guide: Eat & Drink

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Looking to spend the evening sipping funky natural wine and small bites? Loup Bar has become a well-loved spot since its inception in 2017. The Roma Norte mainstay serves up a comprehensive selection of low-intervention wine from across Mexico and beyond, as well as a seasonal list of tasty organic and locally sourced sharing plates that range from grilled avocado to classic risotto.  Tonalá 23, Roma Norte; loupbar.mx

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Por Siempre Vegana

Strictly vegan steet food in Mexico City can, admittedly, be a bit difficult to find (especially if you’re sensitive about cross-contamination with meat products). Por Siempre Vegana will be your best street food option; the strictly vegan street food restaurant serves plant-based alternatives to Mexican classics including vegan tacos al pastor, faux chorizo tortas, and a huge selection of traditional Mexican breakfast dishes made vegan as well. Manzanillo Esquina Chiapas, Roma Norte; facebook.com/porsiempreveganataqueria/

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Bohemian vibes and an excellent regional wine list are just some of the reasons omnivores and plant-based eaters flock to Amaya. The decadent menu is not strictly vegetarian but the locally-sourced and organic restaurant will cater to all dietary requirements and is well-worth checking out. General Prim 95, Colonia Juárez; amayamexico.com

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Likewise, Pujol isn’t a strictly vegetarian haunt but rather an omnivorous restaurant with a serious focus on locally sourced and sustainable indigenous ingredients. The high-end restaurant ranked number 12 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2019 — and for good reason. Chef Enrique Olvera’s refined menu pays homage to Mexico’s cultural and culinary heritage with every plate. Pujol is happy to accommodate dietary requirements, but it’s best to call ahead to request a vegetarian menu. Tennyson 133, Polanco; pujol.com.mx

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Veguísima — as the name suggests — is a totally vegetarian Mexico City restaurant, so those looking for a contamination-free spot can seek solace here. The brunch and breakfast spot is best known for its decadent plant-based burritos and refreshing cold brew but we also happen to love the Beyond burger with fresh pineapple. Pachuca 59, Condesa; facebook.com/Veguisima

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La Clandestina

Looking for a casual nighttime haunt to taste test the city’s best mezcal and tequila? Look no further than La Clandestina. This dimly-lit hole in the wall stocks regional spirits in oversized carboy containers that line the walls, offering up some of the best natural mezcal in Mexico. Small snacks are also available, but we recommend grabbing a veggie torta at one of the many late night sandwich shops that neighbor the bar and surrounding area. Avenue Álvaro Obregón 298, Hipódromo; cdmxtravel.com

Vegetarian Mexico City Guide: Things to Do

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The Pyramids of Teotihuacan

History buffs and fitness enthusiasts should seek out a day trip to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan. The ancient ruins are about an hour outside of the city but feel like taking a trip back in time. The Pyramid of the Sun is one of the largest pyramids in Mesoamerica and is believed to have been built in 200 AD. Those looking to stretch their legs are permitted to attempt to climb to the top of the pyramid – but note that the 365 uneven steps and unobstructed sun make for a pretty intense workout. inch.gob.mx  

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Frida Kahlo Museum

The Frida Kahlo Museum is somewhat out of the way from the heart of Mexico City but it’s well-worth taking the 15-minute taxi to the Mexican artists’ former neighborhood. The striking azul-hued home has been carefully preserved to look as though Kahlo had just stepped out for the day and allows visitors to get an inside look into her kitchen, bedroom, studio, and outdoor courtyard. museofridakahlo.org.mx

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Coyoacán Market

The Coyoacán Market is only a few blocks away from Frida Kahlo’s bright blue home – and it’s well-worth making a detour for a quick snack or shopping session. The bustling market stocks everything from souvenirs and clothes to snacks and drinks. We recommend seeking out a savory huitlacoche tostada. The smoky and slightly sweet spread is made from a fungus that grows on corn; think of it as another form of mushroom. cdmxtravel.com

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Roma norte and Markets for Vegans

The flower market and the best vegan spots in roma norte, available up on request, free cancelations 10 days before the tour.

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This tour is perfect if you want to fully understand the vegan scene in Mexico City, you´ll get to try a variety of dishes from street food to restaurants. We created a tour with delicious dishes trying to forecast the ones made with fresh veggies and corn instead of artificial meat. You´ll get all the tips and insider information for eating on the street by yourself after the tour,  learn how to ride the subway, understand the cooking process, and everything that makes Mexican Cuisine awesome for vegans.

• Starting point : Condesa
• Finishing point: Condesa
• Group size: Max 6
• Transportation: Walking and subway
• Walking distance: 2 miles
• Number of tastings: More than 15
• Kids friendly: YES we love kids on this tour
• Special diets friendly : Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian-friendly
• Alcohol inclusions: pulque tasting (3 flavors)

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-Don´t have breakfast under ANY circumstances. Your life depends on it! You will have breakfast and lunch during the tour. -This tour is suitable for vegetarians also, we can include cheese options if you are not 100% vegan, just let me know when you book -You´ll have a full butt workout, lots of stairs involve, consider this before booking. -Dress comfortably and conservatively avoiding bringing with you valuables such as jewelry and big cameras, as any big city pickpockets are always there, you need to be careful. -Plan a nap after the tour, you will need it, TRUST ME ON THIS.

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Eat your way through all flavours Mexico has to offer. Sample traditional cuisine at its best: Tacos, Tortas, Tlacoyos, Quesadillas--- you name it! You will try it all.

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Navigate off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods and enjoy our destinations as a local. Our walking tours take you to brick-and-mortar, family-owned places where you’ll learn how Mexicans eat, drink and socialize.

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We are the first tour company in Mexico focused on vegan and vegetarian travel. Our ethos encompasses respect for all earthlings, responsible travel & fair trade. Created by Mexican herbivores, we welcome everyone!.

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Vegan & Veggie Street Food Adventure

A true, all-you-can-eat experience through Mexico City's streets.

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Teotihuacan Cultural & Local Experience

Visit the pyramids, enjoy a homemade lunch & experience local life 

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Mariachis, Mezcal & Lucha Libre

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“Several friends had done other street food tours, and told us it was a must for a first CDMX trip. We found Traveling Herbivore through an article in the Daily Beast and as vegans we were excited to try them out. Met Andrey (wonderful guide) near the Centro Historico and started our adventure! His knowledge of food and Mexico in general was great! I feel like we got more than we bargained for in the best possible way. The food was delicious - favorite item of the day - Vegan Tlacoyos! We have already recommended Traveling Herbivore to friends and the owners of our guesthouse in CDMX. Be prepared for a LOT of walking - we did several Km over the course of 4 hours. Bring water and wear your sunscreen.”

-Ludio L. USA. Client

“Thanks David for this food tour ! For my second day in Mexico City, it was a very good introduction, I ate so much good Vegan Mexican food in amazing places...it was Great!”

-nvalhra, USA. Client

“David was an amazing tour guide and showed us the quintessential vegan scene in CDMX. We tried a mix of typical Mexican eats + beverages, and ended the day with a refreshing local beer. We covered a lot of ground, learned a lot of Mexican history and left with full stomachs and hearts. Take this tour – you will not regret it!”

-Isabel S. USA. Client

“If you are in Mexico City and are vegan (or not) you must try this tour. There was only two of us on the tour so it was so personal and Andrey our guide was fantastic. Andrey continually told us about the food we were eating and also gave us information about Mexico City. He would always ask if we were ok making sure we were not too tired. Now the food..... we had a list of places we wanted to try before travelling to Mexico City but Andrey showed us some great places to try. The food was AMAZING. We had never tasted Mexican food like this before. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to try delicious authentic food!”

-Luceyanna. London Client

“Thank you so much for the tour. It was in our first few days in mexico over a month and we’re so glad we discovered the tour. Such in-depth knowledge of areas and they take you to the best hidden gems of streetfood carts and family run small eateries. Highly reccomend :)

-FABaldwin. Copenhagen. Client

“This tour was probably the highlight of my time in Mexico City. David and Mena were great guides, and tailored the food according to our tastes. We also got a lot of historical info about the areas we were exploring. I'd definitely recommend this regardless of whether you're veg/vegan or not. It was an awesome day!”

-Mermaidlouise. USA. Client

“A great way to discover vegan/vegetarian Mexican classics as well as modern takes on traditional dishes. Definitely arrive hungry and wear a comfortable pair of shoes. You'll do a lot of eating and walking - and get a unique tour of CDMX”. .

-Andrea B. USA Client

“This was such a great tour, we spent the best part of a day with David, exploring the streets of Mexico to find the most delicious Vegan food. Highly recommended, fun day, great food, really friendly host who is doing a great project!”

-Sandeed S. USA. Client

“I recently took this tour with my vegan girlfriend and had an amazing time! I have a pretty big appetite but I got more than my fill and everything was delicious. I definitely recommend going early in your trip if you are visiting Mexico City because there will likely be places you'll want to go again.”

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“I did the food tour solo and was a wonderful experience. Dave and Andres are very passionate about vegetarian/vegan food and they make sure you get to try all the local cuisine vegetarian. Highly recommend in Mexico city!”

-Abhishek A. Client

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We are a grassroots tour company made up of travelers, foodies and tree-huggers who share a passion for authentic experiences and promoting sustainable travel & fair trade. The goal of our tours is to show visitors the often-overlooked side of Mexico City while supporting local, family-run businesses and socially-responsible establishments. We strive to have a positive impact on local economies as well as respecting the welfare of all sentient beings, human and non-human. This is why we choose to run exclusively vegan & vegetarian experiences. All our tours encompass traditional Mexican food & drinks, off-the-beaten-path places, working-class neighborhoods, and a passion for Mexico City's vegan and vegetarian sprawling scene.

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Hey Claire!

I’m from Australia and hopefully (HOPEFULLY) I’ll be travelling to Mexico at the end of the year with my bf. 🙂 He’s vego (and sometimes vegan) and I’ve been concerned about what’s available for him to eat once we arrive there. Food is such an important thing for me, especially when I travel to a new country, so I just hope that he’ll be able to enjoy Mexico whilst being vegan.

Thank you for this post! It has given me an idea to explore Mexico City as well as indulge in what vegan treats it has to offer. 😀

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The 13 Essential Vegan Restaurants in Mexico City

Plant-based al pastor at a vegan taquería, black bean tlacoyos from a popular street vendor, carrot tamales at an Enrique Olvera restaurant, and more of CDMX’s best vegan meals

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Plant-based eating has been part of the Mexican diet and culture for centuries. Milpa, an agricultural system historically used by peoples throughout Mesoamerica, relies heavily on corn, beans, and squash. That culture is alive and well in Mexico City , where you’ll find at least a couple of street carts in every neighborhood utilizing fresh ingredients from the milpa: nixtamalized masa to make fresh items like quesadillas (made without cheese in many cases) or tlacoyos, filled with ingredients like squash blossoms, huitlacoche (corn smut), wild mushrooms, or quelites (an herb similar to spinach).

Building on these roots, Mexico City’s vegan and vegetarian communities have expanded significantly in the last decade. Gone are the days when plant-based menus began and ended at raw veggies and lettuce salads. The Roma and Condesa neighborhoods make up the epicenter of vegan culture in the city, partly due to the influence of travelers and remote workers from the U.S. and other countries, but the area is also host to a vibrant weekend bazaar culture, which fosters up-and-coming cooking projects and helps evolve pop-ups into permanent fixtures of the vegan scene. Though the city is home to its fair share of cheeseless pizza and acai bowls, the strongest vegan restaurants in Mexico City offer a true sense of place and a distinctive point of view.

Note: Not all of the restaurants on this list are strictly vegan. Street vendors may use cheese in some items without stating so, or grease their comals with lard. Confirm cooking methods and ingredients fit your dietary needs directly with restaurants or vendors before partaking.

Natalia de la Rosa is a Mexican food writer, mezcal collector, and culinary guide based in Mexico City.

Vegano aims to offer a wide range of options for multiple types of eaters — vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free — all under the umbrella of “gordivegano” or “fatty vegan” dining. The menu is based on Mexican and international comfort foods like red or green chilaquiles, a barbecue burrito with breaded cauliflower and plantains, or a breakfast sandwich with tofu scramble, guacamole, and rice paper bacon. Potato, carrot-based cheese, faux chicken, tofu, chickpeas, and cashews fill the pantry. Vegamo’s most Instagrammable dish is the Chewbacca, a sandwich composed of two spinach-avocado waffles around a filling of soy bacon, mushroom stew, and basil pesto. Vegamo is a helpful vegan option in Centro Histórico, where animal-free dining is limited.

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In 2019, Plantasia brought a pan-Asian lens to Mexico City’s vegan scene. The menu merges flavors, textures, and culinary techniques from Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. Options include veggie and tofu gyoza; tacos channeling Beijing duck prepared with shiitake and crimini mushrooms, tempeh, and hoisin sauce; and ramen made with coconut-miso broth and topped with avocado tempura, bok choy, shiitake, and tofu. The minimalist space soothes with a combination of concrete and greenery.

Jenni’s Quesadillas

Tlacoyos are one star among the delightful constellation of dishes from the Mexican milpa. Street stands prepare the thick, ovoid patties with blue or white corn masa and fillings like fava or black bean paste, then top them with salsa, chopped onion, cilantro, and cactus salad. Near Roma Norte, Jenni’s is a popular stand located on the corner of Colima and Merida streets, where the tlacoyos are formed from blue masa. Order yours without the usual sprinkled white cheese.

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Gracias Madre

In Gracias Madre, Eva María Vázquez and Arturo Muñoz have made a truly environmentally friendly and cruelty-free take on the classic Mexico City taquería. Beginning as a street food stand in 2019, the operation has evolved into a small storefront in the Roma Norte neighborhood and a ghost kitchen serving a growing delivery network. The menu includes seitan-based steak tacos, soy brisket tacos, and seitan chicharron in salsa verde. Check out the vegan take on birria, prepared with soy and charred guajillo chiles and presented with a side of all-plant birria broth made with cactus and chickpeas. Gracias Madre collaborates with similar-minded projects on desserts, so expect to find a rotating selection of local plant-based sweets.

After sisters Marisol Arredondo Solano and María Fernanda Arredondo adopted vegan diets in their own lives, they decided to start a plant-based pop-up. With time, their project became Paxil, an animal-free eatery inspired by Mexico’s seafood traditions. The Paxil stand sits in the heart of Roma Norte, offering a plant-centric menu with faux ceviche, aguachile, and “seafood” tacos and tostadas. The team uses grilled oyster mushrooms, marinated tomatoes, and cauliflower, among other plants — combined with seasonings like seaweed, dry chiles, and black salsas — to recreate the flavors and textures typical of Mexican seafood. The veg-tuna tostada with a base of marinated tomatoes and sesame seeds, topped with avocado and fried leek, is a must-try, as are the “fish” and chips, prepared with fried oyster mushrooms in vegan batter. Unlike some other plant-based street food in Mexico City, Paxil skips substitutions made with soy and seitan.

Los Loosers

Started in 2011 as a forefront vegan-friendly takeout project powered by a local bike-riding community, Los Loosers has become a successful restaurant in Colonia Roma. Chef Mariana Blanco utilizes heirloom corn to prepare her nixtamalized tortillas, corn gorditas, tetelas, and tamales. Los Loosers incorporates Korean and Japanese flavors to give eclectic twists to a menu that, overall, is very much anchored in Mexican comfort cooking.

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Forever Vegano

Forever Vegano is perhaps the most famous vegan restaurant in Mexico City due to its broad menu and privileged location in a beautiful Art Nouveau mansion in Roma Norte. Try the squash blossoms filled with cashew cheese or the Contramar-inspired faux tuna tostadas prepared with watermelon sashimi, avocado, plant-based mayo, and fried leeks. Though not as typical of Mexico City, the “chicken” and waffles are rightly famous.

If you find yourself craving vegan comfort food, head to Pan Comido. For over a decade, the restaurant has been providing Mexico City’s growing vegan community with plant-based versions of hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and tortas. Order the soy milanesa torta stuffed with beans, corn, vegan mayo, and veggies, or go for the all-plant tacos prepared with seitan, portobello mushrooms, or tempeh. The menu is mostly vegetarian, so it is best to inquire about ingredient swaps to make items vegan. As of late, Pan Comido has incorporated a fried “chicken” sandwich and vegan mac and cheese into the menu.

Culinaria Vegetal - Roma

Culinaria Vegetal is a small but decently stocked shop with local and imported gourmet vegan ingredients. It’s a great source for stocking a picnic basket with items like vegan charcuterie, root chips, dried fruits, and vegan cookies. Pick up a bottle from Culinaria Vegetal’s small selection of natural wines while you’re at it. There are two locations in the city: Roma and Polanco.

La Pitahaya Vegana

In 2015, Laura Cárdenas and Guillermo García started selling vegan food from a Volkswagen bug and quickly became popular at weekend markets. Today, in a permanent space, their approach to veganism is colorful, with fresh ingredients sourced through fair-trade practices and verified traceability to different regions of Mexico: white corn from Sinaloa, organic hibiscus flowers from Nayarit, black beans from Puebla, and more. The two must-try tacos — served on beet-dyed pink corn tortillas — are the mushroom with pineapple puree and the cauliflower with coconut cheese. As a main course, order the Mixteco-style black mole, lightly spiced with deeply roasted chiles and plated with pink tortillas, plantains, faux cheese, and rice.

Por Siempre Vegana Taquería

In 2014, there weren’t many strictly vegan options among Mexico City’s street food  operations, so Luis Felipe Rodríguez created Por Siempre Vegana Taquería to fill that gap. A year later, the restaurant welcomed chef Rafael Cruz, who uses plant-based recipes to mimic street tacos like al pastor, milanesa, brisket, and sausage in what he calls “transition food.” Wild mushrooms and chickpeas are plentiful, soy or pressed wheat create milanesa steak, and a variety of “cheeses” are prepared with soy, rice, or peas.

Molino Pujol

Though Molino Pujol, a restaurant under the umbrella of chef Enrique Olvera’s hospitality ecosystem, serves omnivores, it’s also a solid option for vegans, who can indulge in the corn-centric menu inspired by milpa cuisine. Dishes like the carrot tamal with red mole, the avocado or huitlacoche tacos, and the pear with almond tamal can make for a great plant-based meal. Molino Pujol’s beverage program is equally exciting and refreshing, since it taps into Mexico’s traditional nonalcoholic drinks such as tepache (fermented pineapple), champurrado (a hot beverage prepared with cacao and corn), and agua de maíz (a roasted corn-based agua fresca). Molino Pujol includes sprinkled fresh cheese or crema on some dishes, so request to skip the dairy when you order.

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Focused on sustainability, traceable ingredients, and mindful eating — with little interest in creating vegetable-based substitutes for meat — chef Onna Ferrer brings regional, animal-free cooking from Oaxaca, Central Mexico, and Veracruz to the southern CDMX neighborhood of San Angel. The restaurant draws on those regions for fresh aromatic herbs like pápalo, quelites, and hoja santa; seasonal produce like squash blossoms, huitlacoche, and heirloom corn; and other crucial aspects of the milpa agricultural basket. Order the plantain molotes stuffed with huitlacoche in guajillo sauce, the green enmoladas with acoyote beans and pumpkin seeds, or the hoja santa tetela with Oaxacan mole and plant-based cheese. Na Tlali also has a small shop with organic produce and plastic-free products to stock your fridge and pantry.

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VEGAN FOOD TOUR MEXICO CITY

(I chose this tour by eat like a local and paid for it, this is not a sponsored post)

You know I love going on food tours, and this one was warmly recommended to me by a colleague. And my colleague didn’t promise too much. I had an amazing time with Astrid, my tour guide and learned so much about Mexican food and culture. And there were all these interesting foods and drinks, oh my god. But let me start at the beginning of our food tour.

First on our food tour: coffee

We met at Cardinal Coffee, a fair trade coffee place where I had the most delicious coffee I have ever tasted. I don’t know how they do it. It was a dream. It actually came back here a couple of days later with a coffee-loving colleague and she was quite impressed too. 

It is located in Roma Norte, which is probably the district with the most vegan places popping up on happy cow. However, only our second location was one of these famous vegan places: la Pitahaya Vegana with their yummy and beautifully presented pink tacos.

Astrid pointed out to some of the other popular vegan food sources you’ll find on Happy Cow during the tour when we walked by them, like Por Siempre Vegano and Vegani. Which was good, so I got to have a look at them and see where they are if I wanted to come back. But what she wanted to show me on this food tour was something more off the radar.

Authentic Mexican food tour – just vegan

A lot of traditional Mexican food is interesting for vegans and I got to try a lot of it. We bought a taco de canasta from a guy who had them in his bike basket and sold them in the street. That is a taco filled with potato and spices and it was really good!

Next we went to a little place that makes tortillas. I was greeted with a little drink made of corn, and the taste reminded me of the vanilla pudding my grandma in Holland used to give me when I was a child. Also, it was very interesting to see the machines and the process of how tortillas are made, and of course I got to try them. Superfresh!

This one was with seeds and nopales. Nopales are used a lot in Mexican cuisine, they are cacti leaves and remind me a little of green bell peppers. 

The market tour

Next we got on the train and our food tour continued at a big indoor market where I got to taste so many things from many different vendors. 

Do you know mole? It is a typical Mexican sauce and marinade that comes in many varities and I got to try some of them (picture above). I wish I had bought my favourite mole sauce and taken it home with me. Maybe I can do that next time. There was also a wide selection of typical Mexican fruit, including the black sapote, a fruit that tasted a bit like chocolate pudding.

There were authentic corn dishes that were much much tastier than I expected,  quesadillas without cheese, a nd lots of sweets. All of this surrounded by beautiful flowers and funny piñatas. That market was amazing.

The two final stops of our tour

Our next stop was a 100-year-old traditional pulqueria. Pulque is a fermented agave drink that contains a little alcohol. It comes in different tastes and my favourite was the rose one. 

Then I got some melon sorbet from an ice cream shop as a dessert and that was the end of the munching marathon.

Have you gotten curious about this cool tour? Take a closer look here . Eat like a local is also advocating responsible tourism,  something I am very happy to support.

My highlights of the food tour 

My perfect little Mexican buffet with the highlights from the tour would be: some tacos de canasta from that guy with the bike, my favourite mole sauce, that vanilla pudding drink from the tortilla place, some rose pulque, that one corn dish from the market, the black sapote fruit, a selection of random things from la pitahaya vegana and afterwards of course that fabulous coffee! Did you take the tour? What did you like best?

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Vegan Mexico City | Best Restaurants, Food Tours, Hotels & More

Without a doubt the most vegan friendly city in Mexico, and perhaps the vegan capital of Spanish-speaking North America, Mexico City is a vegan heaven. It's been on my radar as cities to visit for the vegan food for a while and indeed there are so many vegan restaurants that in a month there I barely got to try any of the non-vegan ones with vegan options, of which there are many also.

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Mexico City Vegan Restaurants

This is the key to rough opening times and prices for the guide, which will appear below the name of each place mentioned.

Which meals are catered for / opening times

• breakfast: typically 08:00-13:00
• lunch: typically 13:00-16:00
• dinner: typically 18:00-22:00

A rough price range (based on prices of mains)

• super cheap: up to M$30 (€1.40)
• cheap: M$30-M$80 (€1.40-€3.80)
• moderate: M$80-M$120 (€3.80-€5.70)
• expensive: M$120+ (€5.70+)

Here is our vegan Mexico City  guide with the highlights from our recent trip, with places organised by neighbourhood.

vegan / lunch & dinner / expensive

This upscale place inside a mall focuses on healthy eating and making vegan versions of Mexican classics, but does not limit itself to that style of cuisine only. There is an extensive menu with some interesting starters such as artichoke oysters as well as a selection of soups and salads. Mains include a range of raw and cooked food such as lasagne, ceviche, several burgers and risotto.

The meals are not huge but certainly do make for satisfying comfort food while still being a relatively healthy option and despite the location not being super romantic or special, the interior is sleek and well designed. It's quite close to the free Soumaya Museum, so combining a visit here with that makes sense, because otherwise there's not much reason to come to the mall!

• Address : Av Ejército Nacional 774, Polanco 11540 Ciudad de México
• Foursquare ; Facebook ; Instagram ; website

Peace of Cake

vegan / breakfast, lunch & dinner / moderate

This super cute all vegan bakery serves a dangerously wide variety of donuts, cupcakes and cakes with all the flavour combinations you never thought you couldn't live without: the tiramisu cupcakes  in particular are amazing!

They mostly offer takeaway and have sturdy paper boxes that will protect your bounty even among the crowded Mexico City metro, but there are also three tables at the back where you can sit and enjoy your sweet treat. They also offer coffee and a nice range of teas with various non-dairy milks.

• Address : Emerson 157, Polanco, 11560 Ciudad de México
• Foursquare ; Facebook ; Instagram

vegan / lunch & dinner / cheap

This is a small restaurant with an extremely chilled out atmosphere and hip design, but it's the food that really steals the show. The carrot tinga tostada topped with avocado and black sesame seeds was the best I ate in the city and the simple but flavourful tacos were on point.

The menu is almost entirely Mexican in theme, with a few additions such as a falafel burger and a pre-hispanic komucha-like fermented drink. What I loved the most, though, were the tostadas: the sautéed chunky mushrooms with fresh dill were heavenly!

• Address : Pachuca 59, Condesa, 06140 Ciudad de México

Los Loosers

vegan / breakfast & lunch / expensive

Probably the most hipster vegan restaurant in all of Mexico City, this bike-themed place has a daily changing menu of just five or six dishes depending on the whims of the chef. Portions are generous and there is a general Mexican-Asian fusion theme, though not everything follows that.

Be careful to ask for less chilli if you are sensitive to spicy food as there were some things I didn't expect to be spicy that were. Otherwise, it's a very friendly place with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and clearly run by people who are invested in what they do. Try the cakes too: they're enormous!

• Address : Sinaloa 236, Condesa, 06700 Ciudad de México

Por Siempre Vegana Taquería

vegan / lunch & dinner / super cheap

Run by super friendly and passionate people, this always busy taco stand does some mean vegan tacos, gringas and sandwiches. With veganised versions of various traditional Mexican fillings made from soy or seitan as well as mushrooms and optional melty almond cheese, the permutations are many!

There are various (spicy) sauces to help yourself to as well as trays of beans, nopal (cactus) and plain boiled potatoes to accompany your dish. There's no seating, so stand nearby and eat and take your plate back when you're finished or ask for it to be wrapped up for take away.

I loved this place for the friendly service, the speed, low prices and the fact that it stays open late, and it was probably the place I visited the most often during my month in Mexico City. They also have some decent cakes to round off your meal, or just to grab as a snack when passing by.

• Address : Manzanillo (corner with Chiapas), Roma Norte, 06760 Ciudad de México
• Foursquare ; Facebook

Pan D'Monium

A colourful street food stand with a few seats to perch on, this place is run entirely by passionate vegan women and serves hotdogs, burgers and occasionally pizza and tamales.

I wasn't such a fan of the fries (they're not actually fried, but cooked on the grill) and the buns for the hotdogs were a bit squishier than I'd like, but otherwise the fillings were good. The pizza rolls were especially nice and the few cakes and sweets they have are decent.

• Address : Orizaba (corner with Colima), Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México

This very popular food stand serves generous tacos, gringas and sandwiches at low prices. If you come at lunch time, be prepared to wait.

The fillings were some of the most meat-like vegan options I tried in Mexico City, though an omnivore friend told me he would've have been fooled, which I actually found reassuring!

They have some cakes, cookies and donuts too, which look pretty but I found a bit too sweet. There's no seating.

• Address : Puebla (corner with Avenida Insurgentes Sur), Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México

Tako Vegano

vegan / lunch / super cheap

This new (as of February 2017) vegan taco stand serves some simple but tasty tacos, tostadas and other Mexican street food with a few places to sit right by it. Instead of using a lot of soy-based products, they reproduce typical Mexican meat dishes using vegetables which is a nice change.

They have a different cake or dessert each day, including some interesting concoctions such as the chocolate avocado muffin we tried.

• Address : Zacatecas (corner with Avenida Insurgentes Sur), Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México
• Foursquare ;  Instagram

La Pitahaya

Formerly a food stand, this restaurant serves modern Mexican food has a relatively small menu but includes some breakfast items such as açai bowls and more traditional Mexican breakfast dishes, as well as tacos. They also do themed brunches with cuisine from different parts of Mexico, and this definitely requires reservation!

I definitely give them top points for presentation, as the food looks gorgeous, and it tastes pretty good too. Considering the sizes of the portions, it's a little pricey, but it's clearly made with love.

• Address : Querétaro 90, Roma Norte, 06700 Ciudad de México

Juárez and Santa María la Ribera

This small and colourful but super cute place between car tire shops is an oasis in a part of the city that is otherwise pretty much a desert for vegans. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming and the menu is extensive with vegan versions of popular Mexican breakfast dishes as well as soups, salads, burgers, pizza, waffles and burritos.

Meals are served on slates, just a small detail part of an overall delightfully hipster design. The burger we had was succulent and flavourful with oddly chewy fries, which were not what I expected, but definitely interesting. The desserts all looked and sounded amazing so choosing was difficult, though I found them a little too sweet. Zab loved them, though!

• Address : Revillagigedo 47, Centro, 06070 Ciudad de México

Narciso Comedor Vegano

vegan / breakfast, lunch & dinner / cheap

This place started a few years ago by serving meat, then changed to being vegetarian and is now fully vegan. It's in an area with a lot of office workers so gets busy with suits at lunchtime, but arrive around 1pm before the rush and you should easily get a table.

The changing set menu featuring a soup, main and drink is very good value and the enchiladas with corn and huitlacoche ( corn smut ) that was featured the day we went was simple but tasty and just slightly spicy.

• Address : Plaza Melchor Ocampo 30, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México

vegan / breakfast & lunch / cheap

Somewhat far from everything else in the city, but on the way to the Frida Kahlo Museum, this welcoming lunch place is a little hidden at the back of a health food shop but worth seeking out, partly just for the friendly and passionate people running it. The generous set lunch menu consists of a salad, soup, main, small dessert and drink.

Their popular beetroot burger and spicy fries are excellent, giving a very Mexican twist to something that is otherwise commonplace in the vegan scene in Mexico City. They also have some cakes made by local vegan bakeries that I didn't have space to try, but look extremely good.

• Address : Nicolás San Juan 1538 A, Del Valle, 03100 Ciudad de México

Many thanks to Sarah, Franziska, Gaby, Tania, Omar, Rolando for welcoming us and for their suggestions to make this guide complete.

Places we weren't keen on

Usually, I don't mention places I didn't like so much in these vegan guides and simply focus on the places I do recommend, but since the vegan scene in Mexico City is so extensive, I thought it worthwhile to mention a few places I tried that I would not rush to visit again so you can focus on just visiting the best options.

U.to.pia in Condesa actually has some pretty nice food (standard burgers, pizzas, salads, wraps and cakes etc.) and super friendly staff, but I didn't like the fact that they have a TV playing sports on all the time and that it's right next to a busy main road with the doors wide open. Would probably be fine to take away.

Forever Vegano is in a great location in Roma Norte and has a beautiful design but the food was not really what I expected for the relatively high prices and the atmosphere was not very relaxing with staff rushing around us as we ate. If you really want some vegan Asian-style food, though, I guess it's a decent option.

Pan Comido , a vegetarian lunch place with multiple vegan options, also in Roma Norte, has a nice aesthetic but the food is disappointing: the burgers are actually more like sandwiches and the one I had was cold and chewy. Also, somewhat overpriced.

Vegan pa' ca' on the border between Roma Norte and Condesa actually has quite good tacos, similar to Por Siempre, but with seating. The thing I didn't like about it was actually the service: staff seemed either totally disinterested or overwhelmed and disorganised, which didn't make for a relaxing environment to eat.

A darle que es taco vegano  in Coyoacán not far from the Frida Kahlo Museum serves vegan tacos and burritos that were a little bland but otherwise OK. The setting is a bit depressing, but the staff are very friendly and clearly passionate about veganism, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit here again.

Places we didn't get to

There were several other places we didn't have time to visit or had trouble finding, so I can't comment on their quality. These included  Aura Vegana , ELK Bistro , Vegani and  Yug Vegetariano .

Recommended Hotels in Mexico City

While not specifically vegan-friendly, this shortlist of our favorite hotels has been hand-selected to provide with a variety hotel options in the city to consider if you’re visiting Mexico City.

Hotel Geneve – this 5-star hotel opened in 1907 and is one of the most legendary hotels in Mexico having been visited by Mexican Presidents and diplomats over the years. The 226 rooms are all decorated with period furniture creating a classic European style and offer modern services and amenities. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant, Veranda Bistro, business center, spa, phone bar (lounge) and gym and fitness center.

Room Mate Valentina – mid-range hotel offering hip and trendy accommodations located in the Zona Rosa area of the city. The 62 colorful pop-art rooms and suites with spacious bathrooms are complete with a mini bar and flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy the small fitness center, breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Condesa DF – Contemporary hotel offering 4-star accommodations in the stylish Condesa neighborhood. Housed in a 1928 building, the 40 thoughtfully-designed guest rooms and suites are calm and tranquil, some of which open onto wooden terraces. Enjoy Mexican and French cuisine at El Patio or incredible views and a cocktail at the rooftop lounge, La Terraza.

El Patio 77 – this boutique hotel is a stylish bed and breakfast and makes for a convenient base to discover Mexico City. It offers free Wi-Fi, massage services and bicycle rental. Rooms are tranquil, well-designed and comfortable providing all the essentials including a desk. Breakfast is available each morning and there are also numerous cafés and eateries close by.

There are many sites for apartment rentals including Airbnb and Vrbo. Prices are generally comparable to budget hotels, especially if you’re willing to get a room in a shared apartment.

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8 Comments on “Vegan Mexico City | Best Restaurants, Food Tours, Hotels & More”

‘Loving your new blog look boys!

The picture quality is lovely. Even though I’m not vegan, this post makes me want to search out for ths food stuff lol!

p.s. Your coomentluv doesn’t work. 🙁

Thank you! <3 The picture quality is all thanks to Zab's phone...I'm thinking my regular camera might be obsolete now!

I never would have realized there were so many vegan options in the city if not for you guys. I went back to Casa Quimera and got a vegan pizza the other day. Some of those desserts look amazing!

Oh, I never got to try the vegan pizza there: jealous! Yes, Mexico City is full of vegan food, which was one of the reasons for our visit to be honest! So glad I could introduce the scene to you, Scott!

Wow, I absolutely LOVED both Forever Vegano and V Ramen. Very surprised they got the thumbs down. Different strokes I guess? Los Loosers is hands down my favorite restaurant in Mexico City, but there are a few on this list I still need to try. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Wow!!! Thank you so much for all these suggestions! I’m going to Mexcio City soon, and I can’t wait to try as many of these places as possible. Amazing post!

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

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20 Best Destinations for Vegans and Vegetarians in Mexico

Mexico is known for meaty tacos and pristine beaches, but there’s so much more to this gorgeous and diverse country! As a long-time vegetarian (now vegan) and avid traveler, I’m always on the lookout for vegetarian-friendly spots. My travels have been centered in Mexico for the past year. I’ve been privileged to visit dozens of charming Mexican destinations—from sleepy beach towns to bustling cities. Here is my vegan and vegetarian Mexico guide to help you on your next adventure!

This is a guest post written by Annie Blay from Your Friend The Nomad . Annie spent the past six years jumping around the Pacific Northwest and living abroad in places like Italy, Palestine, and Mexico. On her blog, she loves to share her favorite travel destinations and vegan travel recommendations.

Vegan and vegetarians in Mexico

Mushroom-stuffed Chile Relleno with vegan cheese, guacamole, and refried beans.

Traveling as a vegan or vegetarian in Mexico is so much easier than you might think. You can easily find meat-free twists on traditional Mexican cuisine in many cities. Think fresh corn tortillas filled with housemade soy meat, flavor-packed salsa, and a generous squeeze of lime juice. You can also find incredible international food, from vegan ramen to delectable plant-based pizza.

This guide details 20 of the most incredible destinations for vegetarians in Mexico. If you’re trying to decide where to travel next, keep reading! Mexico has something for everyone.

Best Vegetarian and Vegan-Friendly Cities in Mexico

Mexico city.

Wholesome Sopa Azteca in Mexico City topped with crispy tortilla chips, vegan Mexican sour cream, and chiles.

Mexico City is easily one of the most overlooked places in Mexico. Most tourists head to Mexico’s stunning beach towns (for good reason), but miss out on the country’s best food by skipping cities like Mexico City and Oaxaca City.

Mexico City is undoubtedly the most vegetarian and vegan friendly city in the country, with dozens of plant-based restaurants. One of my favorite restaurants in Mexico City Fresh & Co., a plant-forward vegetarian restaurant that focuses on wholesome spins on Mexican dishes. Meanwhile, my husband loves Mexico City’s meaty vegan street tacos, especially the ones at Gracias Madre street food cart.

Recommended restaurants for vegetarians in Mexico City: Fresh & Co., Gracias Madre Vegan Street Food, Vegan Ramen Mei.

Things to do in Mexico City: People watch and relax in Parque México, float down ancient canals with a group of friends on a Xochimilco tour , visit the National Archaeological Museum, see the Zócalo (main square) and cathedral, and visit the Frida Kahlo Museum.

Day trips from Mexico City : Teotihuacan archaeological ruins, Puebla, and Tepoztlán.

Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido is a vegetarian-friendly Mexican city with gorgeous beaches

Depending on who you ask, Puerto Escondido is either described as a hidden gem or a tourist hotspot. Whatever it is, Puerto Escondido is one of my favorite places in the country, with stunning beaches, world-class surf, a friendly local vibe, and delicious vegetarian food.

This beach town on Oaxaca’s coast mostly attracts European surfers, backpackers, and budget travelers. With no direct flights from the U.S., few Americans make it to Puerto Escondido. If you make the trek to Puerto Escondido, you’ll fall in love with the town’s stunning beaches and delicious food.

Recommended restaurants: No Mames, Cocofam, and YA’AB Vegan Kitchen.

Things to do in Puerto Escondido: Spend a day at Playa Carrizalillo , watch surfers at Playa Zicatela, swim with hundreds of dolphins in the wild (with an ethical boat tour), and partner with a local nonprofit to release baby sea turtles.

Day trips from Puerto Escondido: Mazunte, Zipolite, and Barra de Navidad.

If you’re really looking to slow down, an island is the perfect spot to visit. My favorite island in Mexico is Cozumel, which is a short ferry ride away from Playa del Carmen. Despite its proximity to mainland Mexico and its long history as a tourist destination, Cozumel is incredibly peaceful, quiet, and safe. It’s one of the best places to go for an easy and rewarding beach vacation.

Since the island is so small, you can easily explore it all in a few hours with a scooter or car. One side of the island has calm, crystal clear water and the other side has beautiful, powerful waves. Unlike other nearby Mexican beach destinations like Tulum and Cancun, most of Cozumel’s coastline is easily accessible (and free). The reefs surrounding Cozumel have some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world.

The island’s main town, San Miguel, is home to a handful of vegetarian and vegan restaurants , and plenty of regular restaurants are vegetarian friendly. If you stay in town, you’ll be within walking distance of these restaurants, and a short drive away from pristine beaches with crystal-clear water.

Recommended restaurants: Sol de Maple, Nutty Threesome, and Paradise Vegan.

Things to do in Cozumel: Drive around the island on a scooter, learn about the island’s history at the Cozumel Museum, go on a snorkel or scuba diving expedition, relax at the beach, and visit Mayan ruins.

Day trips from Cozumel: Cenotes near Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Bacalar, and Valladolid.

Oaxaca de Juaraz’s charming colonial streets

I’ve always been a beach girl, so I never thought I’d say this, but Oaxaca City is my new favorite place in Mexico. Located in the state of Oaxaca, Oaxaca City (also referred to as Oaxaca or Oaxaca de Juaraz) is a charming colonial city that’s considered to be Mexico’s food and cultural capital. And thankfully, vegans and vegetarians don’t have to miss out on Oaxaca’s delicious and culturally-significant cuisine. 

Oaxaca, Mexico and Mexican vegan street food

Indulging in Oaxaca’s famous seven flavors of mole is one of the best things to do in Oaxaca. You can order a mole tasting—along with dozens of other traditional dishes—at Hierba Dulce, one of Oaxaca’s vegan restaurants . Within an hour or two of Oaxaca City, you can explore ancient Zapotec ruins, bathe in turquoise blue swimming pools in Santiago Apoala , tour mezcal distilleries, visit traditional weaving factories, and swim in natural infinity pools at Hierve el Agua.

Recommended restaurants: Hierba Dulce, Herbívora, and La Selva Los Gatos.

Things to do in Oaxaca: Take a vegetarian cooking class, visit local art galleries, shop for artisan goods, try Oaxacan hot chocolate, and visit the city’s Jardín Etnobotánico garden.

Day trips from Oaxaca: Santiago Apoala, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua.

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Nestled in the lush green mountains in the state of Chiapas, San Cristóbal de Las Casas (San Cristobal or SanCris for short) is another historic city in Mexico. San Cristobal feels smaller, and almost more intimate than Oaxaca City, but has the same colonial charm. San Cristobal town attracts conscious travelers and expats from around the world, and now has several vegan and vegetarian restaurants.

One thing that makes San Cristobal different from most of the places on this list is the weather. Since it’s located at 2,200 meters (7,200 feet) above sea level, it gets quite cold in the fall and winter. If you’re planning on stopping in San Cristobal during a Mexico trip, make sure you pack layers!

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in San Cristobal: Te Quiero Verde, ART Libreria, and Casa Jasmine.

Things to do in San Cristobal: Wander down Calle Real de Guadalupe (San Cristobal’s pedestrian street), take the city’s free walking tour, shop for locally embroidered textiles at fair trade shops like Artisan2You and Maya Kotan Textiles, and climb the stairs to San Cristobalito Church and Guadalupe Church.

Day trips from San Cristobal: Boat tour through Sumidero Canyon, El Chiflon, and San Juan de Chamula.

Stunning Playa Balandra in La Paz, a beautiful destination for vegetarians in Mexico

Just two hours from Los Cabos, La Paz is an up-and-coming ecotourism destination perfect for vegetarian and eco-conscious travelers. La Paz means “the peace” in Spanish. The city resembles its name with a slow-paced culture and some most beautiful beaches in Mexico.

La Paz doesn’t feel like a touristy city, and besides ecotourism experiences, it doesn’t really cater to tourists. But as someone who loves nature and Mexican culture, La Paz was a perfect city. You can sit on uncrowded white sandy beaches along the city’s Malecon (boardwalk) and wade into the water, or drive a few minutes out of town and spend a day at jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches.

Within a few hours, you can visit stunning waterfalls, hot springs, sand dunes, and beach towns along both the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of California. La Paz doesn’t have as many vegetarian and vegan restaurants as cities like Mexico City and Tulum, but to me, it’s worth a visit nonetheless.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in La Paz: Planeta Veggie, Gaia Comida Vegana, and Capuchino Café.

Things to do in La Paz: Visit Playa Balandra (considered the most beautiful beach in Mexico), book an ecotourism experience to swim with whale sharks or sea lions, hike Cerro de La Calavera, and spend a day at one of La Paz’s beautiful beaches.

Day trips from La Paz: Todos Santos, Santa Rita Hot Springs, and Cañon del Zorro Waterfall.

Beautiful Bacalar Lagoon, a hidden gem for vegan and vegetarian travelers 

Instagram influencers call Bacalar the “Maldives of Mexico” and even the “next Tulum.” I’m not sure if either of these statements are true, but I know that Bacalar is definitely a place to add to your bucket list.

Dubbed the lagoon of seven colors, Bacalar lagoon is a beautiful freshwater lake with several shades of water, ranging from neon green to turquoise. The small town of Bacalar is located on the edge of the lake, and is one of Mexico’s official pueblo magicos (magic towns). The city of Bacalar has taken some serious measures to protect the lagoon, including banning the use of motor boats on certain days of the week, and disallowing the use of sunscreen in the lagoon.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Bacalar: Mango y Chile, Agni Vital Kitchen, and Mr. Taco.

Things to do in Bacalar: Take a boat tour on the lagoon, swim in Bacalar lagoon, swim in Bacalar’s cenotes, and float down Los Rapidos (a natural lazy river).

Day trips from Bacalar: Valladolid, Chetumal (Mexico) and Corozal (Belize), and the Mayan ruins at Kohunlich and Dzibanche. 

Valladolid is a vibrant colonial city located inland in the state of Yucatan . The town is only a few hours from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, but it has a completely different feel. The colorful colonial-style Centro is reminiscent of some of the other Mexican cities like Oaxaca and San Cristobal de las Casas. However, unlike most other colonial cities, Valladolid is in a tropical climate, with some of the most famous cenotes in Mexico nearby.

In addition, Valladolid is close to one of Mexico’s most famous archaeological sites, Chichen Itza. Although over two million people visit nearby Chichen Itza every year, few international visitors spend time in charming Valladolid. Valladolid only has a handful of vegetarian and vegan restaurants but is still a vegetarian-friendly small town.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Valladolid: La Yaqueria, Elela, and Le’ Kaat

Things to do in Valladolid: Wander through the town’s vibrant colonial streets, swim in the town’s Cenote Zaci (natural sinkhole), and visit the San Bernardo Convent.

Day trips from Valladolid: Cenote Suytun, Izamal, and Chichen Itza.

Floating down the Muyil River, right outside of Tulum, Mexico

Tulum is a rapidly growing tourism hub just a few hours south of Cancun. Once a small town, Tulum now attracts over a million visitors each year. And there are certainly reasons why Tulum is so popular. Dozens of gorgeous cenotes (natural sinkholes) surround Tulum, and the city is home to one free cenote, Cenote Aldea Zama . In addition, Tulum is right outside of Sian Kaan, one of Quintana Roo’s most breathtaking nature reserves, where you can see marine wildlife, visit Mayan ruins, and do the Muyil river float down a Mayan canal.

A fruteria in Tulum, Mexico

Because of its proximity to nature, Tulum attracts a conscious hippie crowd. But unfortunately, greenwashing is common and the income divide between Mexicans and foreigners is striking. I spent a month and a half living in Tulum, and have many mixed feelings about the place. I absolutely love the nature that surrounds Tulum, but I’m not crazy about the town itself. Still, it’s a great home base for visitors hoping to explore the beautiful state of Quintana Roo and be in proximity to plenty of vegetarian and vegan restaurants . 

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Tulum: La Hoja Verde, El Bajon, and Burbuja Para Conejos.

Things to do in Tulum: Swim in turquoise blue cenotes (natural sinkholes), relax at a rooftop pool, spend a day at the beach, explore the beach road via scooter, wander through the Tulum Mayan ruins, and ride a bike around town.

Day trips from Tulum: Muyil river float, Coba Mayan ruins, and Xcacel beach.

Puerto Vallarta

Darling local neighborhoods in Puerto Vallarta, tucked beneath lush jungle

I spent five weeks working remotely from Puerto Vallarta and enjoyed the city way more than I expected. Puerto Vallarta is famous for its resorts, which primarily attract tourists from the west coast of the U.S. and Canada. But Puerto Vallarta is so much more than a resort destination. It’s a thriving Mexican city situated between lush jungle and the Pacific Ocean.

Puerto Vallarta has a charming Zona Romantica (Romantic Zone) and downtown area with dozens of delicious vegetarian and vegan spots. Besides yummy Mexican food, Puerto Vallarta has some incredible veggie international cuisine. For instance, one of the city’s vegetarian restaurants, Veggitalia, is a pizzeria owned by an Italian chef and they serve the best pizza I’ve ever had outside of Italy. In addition, Vegan Ramen Mei has some delicious vegan twists on Asian cuisine.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Puerto Vallarta: Veggitalia, 100% Vegan Taqueria, and Vegan Ramen Mei.

Things to do in Puerto Vallarta: Relax at a Puerto Vallarta beach club, wander down the Malecon (boardwalk) at sunset, hike to the Mirador de La Cruz, and snorkel at Los Arcos.

Day trips from Puerto Vallarta : Get a day pass at Xinalani (a vegetarian yoga retreat only accessible via boat), take a boat tour to the Marietas Islands, and visit Yelapa.

Sayulita is one of the most popular beach towns in Mexico for backpackers, located between Puerto Vallarta and San Pancho. It’s one of the best places in Mexico to learn to surf, but still has swimmable beaches for non-surfers. While Sayulita has very few vegetarian and vegan restaurants, it is home to plenty of eateries with plant-based menu items.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Sayulita: 100% Vegana Taqueria 2, Organic-K, and Restaurant Yeikame.

Things to do in Sayulita: Take a surfing lesson, hike to Playa Malpaso, spend a day at Playa Los Muertos, get a $20 beachfront massage, and explore boutique shops.

Day trips from Sayulita: San Pancho, Marietas Islands, and Puerto Vallarta.

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a popular digital nomad hotspot between Cancun and Tulum. In fact, the bustling Mexican beach town feels like a mix between Cancun and Tulum.

Playa del Carmen is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in Mexico, with dozens of vegan and vegetarian restaurants. In addition to a generous selection of plant-based eateries, Playa del Carmen is home to stunning nature.

The downtown area is stretched out along the Caribbean Ocean, with Crystal clear blue water. Dozens of turquoise blue cenotes are within a few minutes of town.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Playa del Carmen: Comet 984, Corazon Contento PDC, and Tierra Verde.

Things to do in Playa del Carmen: Swim in nearby cenotes, wander through the colorful streets of the city, go snorkeling and scuba diving, and spend a day at the beach.

Day trips from Playa del Carmen: Cozumel, Muyil river float, and Bacalar.

Guadalajara

Located in the state of Jalisco, Guadalajara is famous for mariachi music and tequila. It’s Mexico’s second largest city after Mexico City. Though not as vegan-friendly as Mexico City, Guadalajara is home to dozens of vegetarian and vegan restaurants.

Guadalajara is a less-touristy destination. Visiting gives you a glimpse into Mexican life and culture beyond the typical tourist hotspots.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Guadalajara: La Flaca, La Vegana Garnacha, and Jia Xiang Tofu.

Things to do in Guadalajara: Experience mariachi bands at La Plaza de Los Mariachis, visit the city’s many towering colonial churches, and take the Tequila train.

Day trips from Guadalajara: Tequila, Lake Chapula, and Tlaquepaque.

Playa Malpaso, one of the most beautiful beaches near San Pancho and Sayulita

If you’re looking to spend some time by the beach in a conscious, welcoming small town, check out San Pancho. Just over an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, San Pancho is located in the state of Nariyat along the Pacific Coast. It’s ten minutes away from Sayulita, a popular backpacker destination. Between the two, I prefer San Pancho, though it’s smaller, more rustic, and has less things to do. But if you want to disconnect and relax while still being in close proximity to larger towns, San Pancho is the perfect place.

I’ve had the privilege of visiting San Pancho twice and I’ve loved every second I’ve spent there. The beach is large and fairly uncrowded, besides the area near the main entrance, where a few beach bars are located. San Pancho has restaurants with a diversity of cuisines and decent vegetarian options. As a vegan, I think I would get bored of the food options after a few days if I wasn’t cooking at my hotel, but there are more options for vegetarians. And Sayulita is only ten minutes away.

One thing to be aware of is that the waves at San Pancho are powerful and fairly large. It’s not the most swimmable beach, but it’s a great spot for surfing if you have experience. Nearby beaches in Sayulita are better for swimming. If you can sacrifice swimming in the ocean, a beach trip to San Pancho is so worth it!

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in San Pancho: Organic-K, Yum Yum, and Yasmina’s.

Things to do in San Pancho: Relax at the beach, rent a surfboard for the day, bird watch in the estuary, and hike to Playa Malpaso.

Day trips from San Pancho: Islas Mariettas, Sayulita, and Puerto Vallarta.

Monterrey is easily one of the most underrated destinations in Mexico. Located in the state of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey is just about three hours from the U.S./Mexico border. There are dozens of hikes and other outdoor activities in the region surrounding Monterrey, and plenty to do in the city as well.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Monterrey: VeganMunch, Vida Atemporal, and Shiva Station.

Things to do in Monterrey: Walk along the Santa Lucia Riverwalk, overlook the city at Mirador del Obispado, wander around Barrio Antiguo

Day trips from Monterrey: Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, Cuatro Ciénegas, and Termas de San Joaquin.

Todos Santos

The cute colorful streets of Todos Santos, a picturesque town in Mexico for plant-based travelers

Supposedly home to the famous “Hotel California,” Todos Santos is a cute surf town on the Pacific Coast of Baja California Sur. Nestled between harsh dry desert landscapes and the captivating ocean, Todos Santos is a relaxed town that attracts visitors and expats from around the world. Nearby Cerritos Beach is one of the best surfing beaches in Baja California, and Todos Santos itself is home to several stunning beaches.

The town has several vegetarian and vegan restaurants, along with plenty of vegetarian-friendly spots. One of my favorite places in town is Alma y Manny, a regular restaurant with some incredible veggie options. Their vegan chile relleno is one of the best dishes I’ve tasted in Mexico.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Todos Santos: Moon Friendly Kitchen, Alma y Manny, and Pura Vida.

Things to do in Todos Santos: Hike Punto Lobos, take a surf lesson, see the Hotel California, spend a day at the beach, wander through the Cielito Lindo Market.

Day trips from Todos Santos: La Paz, Santa Rita Hot Springs, and Cañon del Zorro Waterfall.

The capital of the state of Yucatan, Merida is another underrated Mexican city that few tourists explore. Just a few hours away from Cancun, Merida is a large city with plenty of vegetarian restaurants and lots of things to do.

Though I prefer smaller towns, Merida is a great destination for vegetarians in Mexico seeking a larger city with a thriving plant-based community. It’s also a great home base to explore some hidden gem towns in the surrounding area.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Merida: Plants of Wonder, Crush, and Organico.

Things to do in Merida : Take the city’s free walking tour, explore Merida’s many colonial churches, buy artisan-made gifts at Casa de las Artesanías de Yucatán, and take a cooking class.

Day trips from Merida: Cuzamá cenotes, Progresso Beach, and Izamal.

Santiago de Querétaro

Santiago de Querétaro (Querétaro for short) is a bustling city in central Mexico. The charming city center is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its aqueduct, which is used to supply the city with water from nearby springs. Like all the other large cities in this article, Queretaro has a diversity of plant-based eateries.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Querétaro: Tacogreen, Buena Vida, and Suwa Restaurante Vegano.

Things to do in Querétaro: See the aqueduct, visit the city’s famous churches, and wander through the historic center.

Day trips from Querétaro: Peña del Bernal, Querétaro wine region, and San Miguel de Allende.

I spent a few days in Cancun on my way back from Bacalar and was actually surprised by how few vegan options were available in the city. The most delicious veggie food I found was at La Casa de Las Mayoras, a non-vegan restaurant with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options that relies on traditional recipes.

Most visitors stay at beachfront resorts. If you don’t have a resort booked, you can enjoy the ocean at one of the few public beaches, such as Playa del Nino. But the best things to do in Cancun are day trips to nearby cenotes, islands, and cute neighboring towns.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Cancun: La Casa de Las Mayoras, BaoVegan, and Gopals.

Things to do in Cancun: Relax at the beach, explore downtown Cancun , and go on a snorkeling tour.

Day trips from Cancun: Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, and Puerto Morelos.

Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres is a small island off the coast of Cancun. Easily accessible by a short ferry, Isla Mujeres makes a great day trip from Cancun, or a great place to stay for a weeklong vacation.

The island is small enough to explore by golf cart, and the beaches are spectacular (though crowded). Like with Cancun, I was disappointed by the lack of vegan and vegetarian options on Isla Mujeres. However, there are enough plant-based options on the island to get by.

Top 3 restaurants for vegetarians in Isla Mujeres: Mango Cafe, El Meraki, and Aroma Isla.

Things to do in Isla Mujeres: Wade in the crystal-clear water, spend a day at Playa Norte, drive to the Ixchel Mayan ruins at Punta Sur, scuba dive at the MUSA underwater museum, and snorkel with marine wildlife.

Day trips from Isla Mujeres: Cancun, Puerto Morelos, and Valladolid.

Final Thoughts: Destinations for Vegans and Vegetarians in Mexico

Vegan tacos Baja at Gluck, a plant-based restaurant in Oaxaca, Mexico

I hope this article has broken the assumption that you can’t enjoy good food in Mexico if you don’t eat meat. Whether you are vegan or vegetarian, or simply enjoy incorporating plant-based foods in your diet, you’ll find mouth-wateringly delicious veggie-forward food in many cities and towns throughout Mexico.

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Mexico City Vegan Guide: Best Restaurants, Bakeries, + More in 2024

Are you traveling to Mexico City and wondering where to find vegan restaurants? This article is for you!

When you travel in Latin America, finding vegan food isn’t always easy, and more often than not, as soon as you get away from the tourist center, your plant-based options are severely limited.

But not in CDMX!

The capital and the largest city in the country, Mexico City is a foodie heaven, with all kinds of vegan restaurants you can imagine.

Love Mexican vegan food ? Check!

Want something different, like Asian food or burgers? You’ll find it here, too!

From quirky and high-end vegan eateries with edgy decor in trendy Condesa and La Roma to unpretentious hole-in-the-wall restaurants on the outskirts of the city with budget-friendly eats, there are all types of places to try here.

And how about the many food stands dotting the city’s neighborhoods?

Although not all offer vegan food, many can “veganize” their options by skipping meat and cheese. I created vegan tacos many times by just asking for potatoes and vegetables.

So, whether you want traditional Mexican fare or are after something more exotic, this article has you covered. Continue reading to uncover the best vegan restaurants and bakeries in Mexico City.

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Is Mexico City Vegan-Friendly?

Mexico City is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in Latin America, with tons of vegan restaurants in trendy neighborhoods like La Condesa, Roma Norte, and beyond. You can also enjoy vegan Mexican street food in the city, as many popular Mexican dishes can be made vegan upon request.

The Best Vegan Restaurants in Mexico City

#1 gracias madre.

Tabasco 97 B 06700, Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Gracias Madre is one of the most popular vegan restaurants in Mexico City that boasts an extensive menu with tacos, burritos, guacamole, and nopales.

The restaurant’s menu also includes items like alambre, which is veggies with wheat bacon, and red chorizo, which is made of mushrooms and chickpeas, as well as filling lentil soup.

It’s a perfect spot to enjoy authentic Mexican food while enjoying the city.

Don’t forget to try their green juice and sweet buñuelos, a typical Mexican dessert made from fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar, and their flan! A traditional Mexican cake that makes for a perfect finish to your meal.

The restaurant has an indoor and outdoor seating area. Prices here are also very reasonable compared to some other trendy establishments in Mexico City.

#2 Pali Pali  

Oregon 751, Colonia del Valle, Benito Juárez, 03100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Pali Pali is one of the top-rated vegan restaurants in Mexico City, where you can try veganized food from different regions of the country, which makes for a fantastic gastronomic and cultural experience.

Here, you can try their signature sweet bread, nachos, tacos, enchiladas, tortes, and tacos, among other things. But don’t miss their vegan meatballs, mushroom tacos, and agua Fresca; it’s so delicious!

#3 VEGuerrero

Calle Ignacio Zaragoza #53 col, Buenavista, 06350 Ciudad de México, Mexico Previously called Taco Vegan, this no-frills vegan restaurant offers generous portions at budget-friendly rates. It has a daily menu from Monday through Friday. Make sure to try their Al Pastor; it’s really worth it. They also sell beer and aguas frescas. And their cheesecake is a must!

#4 Por Siempre Vegana Taqueria

Corner Manzanillo & Chiapas, Ciudad de México 06700 México A vegan taco stand on the corner of Manzanillo and Chiapas where you can buy tacos with soy and seitan. They have a dozen options for fillings, and each can be made into a taco, gringa, or torta (a Mexican term for a sandwich).

They also sell desserts like cupcakes and chocolate doughnuts. Por Siempre Vegana means “forever vegan” in Spanish, and if you aren’t a vegan, you could quickly turn into one after trying these delicious “taquitos,” whether it’s classic al pastor or more exotic Baja tacos.

It’s also one of the busiest places for vegan tacos in Mexico City, and it’s not uncommon to wait up to 40 minutes during busy times. Most travelers come back here after trying their incredible tacos, which is no surprise, given how delicious their food is!

And they have sweet deals, too. For example, you can get five al pastor tacos for 65 MXN.

#5 Plantasia

Puebla 120, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Located in the middle of Roma Norte, Plantasia is one of the most popular plant-based restaurants in Mexico City that’s always busy! The restaurant’s menu is a mix of various Asian cuisines like Thai, Korean, and Indian, with vegan dishes like Pad Thai, sushi rolls, and rice noodle soups.

The restaurant has a beautiful aesthetic and impeccable service, which is why this restaurant consistently gets 5-star reviews.

They have separate menus for brunch and dinner, but whatever you choose, you will have the best meal of your life in this place.

#6 Vegan Ramen Mei

Colonia Condesa, Av. Tamaulipas 155B, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06140, Mexico If you want a break from vegan Mexican food, stop by Vegan Ramen Mei, which offers terrific plant-based ramen. Located in Condesa, this restaurant has a variety of vegan Ramen dishes and yummy appetizers.

Their ramen bowls are huge and flavorful, and overall, this restaurant is a perfect spot for a nice casual dinner.

#7 La Pitahaya Vegana

C. Querétaro 90, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico If you are looking for Insta-worthy vegan food in Mexico City, you must stop at La Pitahaya Vegana. This vegan restaurant has delicious tacos with pink tortillas and many pink hues in other dishes.

The restaurant is named after the dragon fruit, which means “pitahaya” in Spanish.

The place has an incredible ambiance, and you can try some fun traditional Mexican dishes like mole, flautas, and enfrijoladas and finish your meal with a chocolate brownie or strawberry ice cream.

#8 Veggino’s Pizza

Vicente Eguía 72, Col. San Miguel Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico, 03100 A hidden gem of Mexico City, Veggino arguably offers some of the best vegan pizza in town. Most tourists don’t know about Veggino’s Pizza, which is a massive miss because this place is worth every bit of effort to get to!

Their menu features a variety of options like Hawaiian, Mediterranean, four cheese, and meatless lovers. They also have yummy potatoes, traditional Italian calzone, and lasagna on the menu.

Note that many vegan restaurants in Mexico City also do home deliveries through apps like Uber Eats and Rappi.

Vegetarian & Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Mexico City

#9 pan comido.

Tonala 91, Colonia Roma Norte, Mexico City, Mexico, 06700 A popular place in Roma Norte, Pan Comido serves vegan and vegetarian options. You can try burgers, burritos, salads, pasta, and sandwiches here. Beverages on the menu include smoothies, fresh fruit drinks, and malteadas (shakes).

Located in Polanco, this casual spot sits close to many hotels and restaurants, and although it’s not a super fancy place, it’s an excellent spot for a casual lunch and a quiet spot to work.

Some options on the menu can also be made vegan upon request.

#10 Yug Vegetariano

C. Varsovia 3, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico One of the oldest vegetarian establishments in Mexico City, Yug Vegetariano is part restaurant and part buffet that offers vegan and vegetarian options during breakfast and lunch.

Now, something really amazing about this restaurant is that it has been around since the 1960’s ! That goes to show just how diverse the Mexican capital’s food scene is.

Although Yug is nothing fancy, it delivers when it comes to the variety and quality of food. You can have a filling meal here on a budget.

They have many classic Mexican dishes on the menu, as well as great prices and friendly service. Visitors consistently give this place good reviews.

The venue serves classic Mexican dishes without meat and dairy. The restaurant is located on Paseo de la Reforma near the Angel of Independence, making it a convenient stop after exploring Mexico City, whether you want to check out Chapultepec Park or explore some of the best Mexico City museums.

#1 1 Los Loosers

Sinaloa 236 B, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Los Loosers is a perfect vegetarian restaurant if you are looking for a more upscale setting. The restaurant offers an interesting take on Japanese and Korean dishes, prepared with a bit of Mexican influence with many exotic flavors and artfully presented dishes like umami, yakitori, and dumplings. They are also well known for their love of mushrooms and work to incorporate shrooms into many of their dishes.

Los Loosers is well-known among tourists, and this place is always lively. Even non-vegans love this place. Weekends are always busy, so arriving early is best to avoid waiting in line.

#12 Tacos Gus

C. Juan Aldama 81-Local 4, Buenavista, Cuauhtémoc, 06350 Ciudad de México, Mexico Located in La Condesa, Tacos Gus isn’t all vegetarian; however, it has some excellent options for veggie eaters, like bean and avocado tacos with various vegetable fillings. This spot is always busy, especially on weekends and in the evenings.

Vegan & Vegan-Friendly Bakeries in Mexico City

#13 churreria el moro.

Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 42, Centro Histórico, Mexico City You can’t visit Mexico without trying churros! These deep-fried pastries are made of dough, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

Churros can be found all over the Mexican capital, but if you are looking for vegan churros in Mexico City, stop by Churreria El Moro, where you can try this delicious treat that comes with vegan almond chocolate.

#14 Miga Vegana

Chilpancingo 129 Roma Sur, Mexico City, Mexico, 11800 A vegan bakery and coffee shop that sells incredible vegan croissants and pastries. They also have a small selection of vegan deli products like pizza rolls and chocolate bread. The bakery relocated from Calle David Herrera 25.

#15 Peace of Cake

De Los Ailes 156, Jardines de San Mateo, 53240 Naucalpan de Juárez, Méx., Mexico Peace of Cake is a top-rated vegan bakery in Mexico City that’s been around since 2016 and has become somewhat of a staple in the Mexico City vegan food scene.

This cozy place offers many delicious baked goodies, including cakes, donuts, and cupcakes. They also have various gluten-free options. While it’s a bit of a distance from Mexico City Center, it’s worth the trek!

# 16 I Quit – Café & Bakery

Durango 310 Roma Norte, Mexico City, Mexico, 06700 I Quit is a vegan bakery in Roma Norte with a good selection of baked goods like biscuits, cakes, and other delicious pastries. I especially recommend their lemon tart and a mix of horchata and matcha.

#17 La Casa De Pan Papalotl

Avenida México 25B Esquina Xicotencatl Colonia Del Carmen, Mexico City 04100 Mexico Located in Coyoacan, a neighborhood south of the Center of Mexico City, La Casa De Pan Papalotl is an artisan bakery with some vegetarian options on the menu.

Most visitors come to Coyoacan on a day trip from Mexico City to the famous house of Frida Kahlo (also known as Casa Azul), as well as other museums in the area like Casa de Leon Trotsky, a famous soviet revolutionary, or The Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum, a hidden gem of the city.

Vegan Food Tours & Cooking Class in Mexico City

While it’s awesome to have all of the options laid out for you, sometimes it’s nice just to have someone take you to a bunch of spots! If you’re feeling that way, then you’re in luck. There are a couple of vegan food tours in Mexico City that you should check out!

Mexico City Vegan & Vegetarian Street Food Adventure

During this four-hour tour, you’ll visit a variety of family-run spots that are off the beaten tourist path with a local.

Best Vegan Tacos in Mexico City

Go on a 3.5-hour adventure with a vegan chef to find all of the best vegan taco spots in Mexico City!

Four-Course Vegan Mexican Cooking Class + Market Tour

Learn to make traditional Mexican dishes like tamales, al Pastor, tortilla soup, and more with a professional chef.

Vegan & Eco-Friendly Hotel in Mexico City

Sadly, there isn’t a vegan hotel in Mexico City, but this beautiful hotel in the heart of Mexico City’s historic Reforma Avenue is vegan-friendly!’

Sofitel Mexico City Reforma

297 Avenue, Av. P.º de la Reforma, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, Mexico There’s really nowhere better to stay in Mexico City than here! Enjoy sweeping city views while enjoying a creative cocktail, and after a long day of walking, relax in their Instagram-worthy plunge pool. In the morning, you can start the day with vegan chilaquiles or creamy chocolate oatmeal with almond milk. And, if you don’t see something that you want, let the staff know; they’re happy to accommodate special requests.

Vegan Hotels Not to Miss!

If you’re vegan adventure doesn’t end in Mexico City, make sure you check out these vegan-friendly hotels throughout popular beach areas in Mexico! And, if you want to stay at the absolute best vegan-friendly resort in Mexico, read my review of Palmaia, The House of Aia.

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Vegan Food in Mexico City: 14 Delicious Places not to miss!

Eating Vegan Food in Mexico City is easy, fun, affordable, and delicious ! We have spent more than 6 months in Mexico City eating at almost every vegan restaurant in different parts of the city.

The result? A selection of what we think the 14 best vegan food places in Mexico City that we would always go back to . Enjoy!

All vegan food recommendations on this list are located in Condesa , Roma, or Centro Historico . That doesn’t come as a surprise as those neighborhoods are the wealthier ones in Mexico City and where most tourists are. They are also the areas we spent the most time in.

1. Vegan Ramen Mei – Best Vegan Ramen in Mexico (Condesa)

We discovered Vegan Ramen Mei a few years ago on Mexico’s West Coast in Puerto Vallarta and didn’t get disappointed when we visited her second location in Mexico City.

The owner Mei is from Japan so you can enjoy a truly authentic ramen experience with excellent service. Try the tofu miso or spicey peanut-infused ramen, the excellent starters, and homemade lemonades.

I find it to be the best vegan ramen in the whole of Mexico and trust me I have tried a lot 🙂

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2. Gracias Madre Vegan Tacos (Roma Norte)

Mexico City is not only jam-packed with vegan restaurants but also with vegan taco carts ! That way you can enjoy plant-based tacos in an authentic Mexican street food setting. Win-win!

Gracias Madre is set up how i like it: A menu of veganized original taco recipes such as al pastor, bistec, and cochinita pipil. Plus, a wide range of toppings such as pickles, lettuce, cucumber, beetroot, and salsas you can put on your tacos as you wish.

So if this is your first taco experience in Mexico, Gracias Madre Vegan Tacos is a great start.

3. Paxil – Plant Based Seafood (Roma Norte)

This is an absolute must-visit ! Paxil serves a wide range of tacos with plant-based seafood at a cute little taco cart. If you crave fish and want to try something new this is the place to go.

I was blown away by the creativity of the owner who turned tomato into raw tuna . Also, the fried fish was very well done and you almost couldn’t tell the difference between actual fish. Each taco is around 60 pesos (3 USD) and big so it’s also super affordable.

Paxil is one of the most unique vegan food I found in Mexico City so go check it out!

4. Veguisima – Healthy Vegan Food in Mexico City (Roma Norte)

We discovered Veguisima already in 2020 and when we went back this year we were amazed by how much the outside seating area grew. The menu only changed a bit which worked out in our favor as we went back for their vegan bowls.

Their vegan bowls are incredibly colorful and packed with healthy ingredients . Combined with their kombucha or refreshing homemade lemonade you are sorted for the day.

You can also choose from burritos and burgers which we never ended up trying but they looked delicious too!

5. Maria Bonita Vegan (Roma Norte)

Looking for more vegan tacos in Mexico City? Maria Bonita has you covered. It’s my second favorite taco cart in Mexico City as it gives you a truly authentic street food experience with plant-based ingredients.

You can choose from a variety of tacos made of soya, a menu of the day, salads, hamburgers, sweets, and drinks for under 100 pesos (5 USD) which is quite impressive given the size of the cart.

6. Veggie House – Cheap Vegan Food in Mexico City (Roma Sur)

The Veggie House was one of our favorite healthy go-to places in Roma Sur. Not all food is vegan but most of it is and you can ask for an extra ingredient or vegan cheese at no extra cost.

If you travel on a budget like us you will love it even more: The vegan burrito dish is only 75 pesos (4 USD) and comes with fried plantain and courgette plus homemade sauces on the side. Also, try their vegan chocolate muffin for 45 pesos (2 USD)!

The only downside: Since it’s popular, small, and only run by 1 person the food can take up to 40 minutes to be served if you come in rush hours.

7. Por Siempre Vegana – Most Popular Vegan Tacos in Mexico City (Roma Norte)

Every vegan in Mexico City has heard of or eaten at Por Siempre Vegana. This taqueria has thousands of reviews and two locations within walking distance of each other. One is a taco cart, the other one a full-on restaurant.

They have an incredible variety of vegan taco dishes. My favorite is the Alhambra – which is minced meat (made of soya) covered in (vegan) cheese with a stack of tortillas on top and a selection of grilled onion and salsas on the side. Great for sharing!

The only downside: Since it’s arguably the most well-known vegan taqueria in Mexico City expect a big line in rush hours.

8. Fresh & Co Plant-Based / Vegetarian Restaurant (Roma Norte)

This one is a hidden gem . You can easily walk straight past it as it doesn’t look like a vegan or vegetarian restaurant at all. But the food and service are super good!

I went for Sopa Azteca and was blown away by its amazing taste. Sopa Azteca is a traditional Mexican tortilla chip soup with a broth of tomato, avocado, meat, and sour cream. Fresh & Co’s vegan version of it was creamy and delicious.

So if you want to try some traditional vegan food in Mexico City this place is for you!

9. Veganion Antojera (Roma Norte)

Veganion Antojera is another great taqueria in Mexico City close to Insurgentes. We ordered a plate of 5 tacos for 125 pesos (6 USD), each a different kind so we could try them all.

They are more on the oily side so for sure not the healthiest tacos in town but they taste great and the service is always friendly. Plus, you get a range of salsas on the side and double tortillas with your tacos. I really like this combo and it tastes super good.

10. Vegattos – Vegan Food in Mexico City with Cats and a View (Centro Historico)

If you love cats and a view then this unusual vegan restaurant in Mexico City is for you! Vegattos is located in a skyscraper close to the metro stop and Monument, Revolucion. So it’s perfect to check out when sightseeing in the Historical Center.

You can choose from burgers, sandwiches, and pancakes in cat-shaped forms and enjoy the view over Mexico City. While waiting for your food you can roam around in their excellent vegan shop and play with the cats which run around!

A visit is fun and unique so don’t miss out on this unusual vegan food experience in Mexico City.

11. El Mejor del Centro (Centro Historico)

El Mejor del Centro is another hidden food gem in Mexico City. It’s located close to Chinatown on top of a hardware store. It’s a vegetarian restaurant so not completely vegan but most of the dishes are.

The interior is quite interesting and old so it feels a bit like time-traveling into the old days in Mexico City. You can choose from a menu of the day for 80 pesos (4 USD) that contain three courses: a soup or salad, a main dish, and a dessert.

We went there several times and every time it was excellent. The lady who runs it is super sweet but doesn’t speak English so you will have to try your best Spanish 🙂 It’s a truly unique local place in the heart of Mexico City so go check it out!

12. Utopia – Vegan Food in Mexico City with a Twist (Condesa)

Utopia is another quite well-known vegan favorite in Condesa . Their menu is interesting and every dish such as pizza, lasagne, tacos, and empanadas comes with a twist.

For example, have you ever tried Al Pastor Pizza? At Utopia, you can! All dishes are homemade , rich, and very affordable. Plus the interior of the place is super interesting as every piece of furniture is different and they love blasting 90s music.

So if you are looking for the best vegan pizza in Mexico City or Instagrammy food you know where to go!

13. Tacos Hola El Güero – Authentic Vegan Tacos in Mexico City (Condesa)

Eating at fully vegan food places is fun but if you are looking for an even more authentic Mexican experience you should head to Tacos Hola El Güero. They serve all kinds of different Guisados (stew) in pots you can choose from to have on your taco.

Some of them are by default vegan such as the mushroom, avocado, or beans. One taco is only 25 pesos (1 USD) and is huge so three of them will fill you up. This taqueria is super popular with foreigners and locals so expect a big line at rush hour.

14. Churreria El Moro (Centro Historico + Roma Norte)

Churreria El Moro has been operating since 1935 and has several locations in Mexico City, one in Centro Historico and one in Roma. It’s a popular spot with tourists and locals and you can get authentic Mexican Churros that are by default vegan.

My favorite churros are the cinnamon-flavored ones and try to avoid rush hours as the lines can be very long! I do not think it is actually waiting in line during extremely busy periods such as on Sundays.

Is Mexico good for Vegan Food?

Yes, it is! Despite its reputation and traditional meat dishes, many popular ingredients of Mexican cuisine are vegan-friendly: Beans, rice, avocado, tortillas, corn, and mushrooms. Therefore I found it easy to veganize meals wherever I went.

If you like to indulge in vegan food I recommend visiting Mexico City and Playa del Carmen as they have the highest concentration of vegan restaurants in the whole of Mexico. But we also found plenty of tasty, healthy, and cheap vegan food in other cities in Mexico.

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Vegan Food Tour Mexico City

A great way to explore Mexico City’s food scene is to join a vegan food tour hosted by a loca l. There are plenty to choose from but be aware of the high prices marked up for tourists because vegan food in Mexico City is cheap.

There is a food tour on Airbnb that takes you on a tour of real Mexican neighborhoods so you can see true Mexican culture. While eating vegan/ veggie food at the same time! It is still reasonably expensive but you should have a great experience.

Enjoy Eating the Best Vegan Food in Mexico City!

Mexico City is without a doubt one of the best cities for vegan food in Mexico . The variety is big and it’s super affordable. I hope you found some hidden gems in this blog post and enjoy eating as much as I did.

Let me know in the comments below which places you want to try or should be part of this list. I am always looking for new recommendations to try next time I am in Mexico City. Cheers!

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Hi, I am Katharina, super passionate about travel, sustainability and minimalism from Austria. I love sunshine, beaches, coffee and light travel gear. For the last 4+ years I'm traveling the world as a digital nomad and hope my tips inspire you to chase your dreams and get out of your comfort zone.

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