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4 unmissable veggie restaurants in Tijuana

October 19, 2016
Mayela Ponce

Pork tacos and chicken enchiladas may be on many travellers’ culinary wishlists when they come to Mexico, but it’s not all meat all the time. In fact, in Tijuana, vegetarians and vegans will be greeted with a variety of restaurants and cafés serving up meat-free alternatives, thanks to Baja’s always-surprising California culinary scene. From fancy restaurants to street food carts, the veggie options in Tijuana are a-ma-zing — vegetarian or not, you have to visit these places when you’re in town.

La Veggichería

 

Ceviche is a big part of the culinary scene in Tijuana, but typically, vegetarians haven’t been able to enjoy these flavours — until La Veggichería came along and came up with the idea of making veggie ceviche. Hooray! La Veggichería offers delicious ceviche and cocktails “a la veggie.” Their mushroom ceviche is to die for and their coconut cocktail is exquisite. If mushrooms aren’t your thing, go for the cauliflower ceviche with a palmito (heart of palm) cocktail. It makes us so happy that people can experience what ceviche tastes like but with fish-free ingredients! They also serve enchiladas, enmoladas (enchiladas with mole sauce), vegan burgers, pozole (Mexican stew), you name it! Head to Brasil 8496, Colonia Cacho inside the Los Foodies de la Cacho food court to find this new local favourite.

Our recommendation: Palmito cocktail

TacoNveggie

Taconveggie Huazontle Taco with Turnip Stew

This food stand offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan tacos, and it’s the originality and excellent seasoning in their stews that sets TacoNveggie apart from other stands. Head to Av Colima, Col. Madero (Cacho) and you’ll see their food cart waiting for you. Perfect for on-the-go meals.

Our recommendation: Huazontle taco with turnip stew

Alma Verde

 

In addition to an extensive (and very successful) menu of cold-pressed juices, Alma Verde has delicious organic, vegan, and vegetarian meal options. It is not a 100% veggie restaurant, with options for all kind of palates, but they sure know how to cook veggie food. Freshly prepared and beautiful plates, plus a stimulating atmosphere await you here. It is definitely one of our favourite places. Head to Av. Brasil 8930 Col. Cacho and you’ll see this really pretty establishment.

Our recommendation: Green juice and beetroot ravioli

Veggie Smalls

Veggie Smalls Chili Dog

Come and free yourself of toxins as you eat healthy, delicious, meatless food — and fall in love with this exquisite place. Everything on offer at Veggie Smalls is homemade, even their ketchup and mayo. Head to Ave. Sanchez Taboada 10650, inside the Food Garden, a famous gastronomic market in Zona Río, and you’ll spot them waiting just for you.

Our recommendation: Portobello burger or chili dog

So here you have them: the best spots in town for vegetarians and vegans! Come visit Tijuana and get to taste these awesome veggie spots that locals love!