As a vegan foodie who loves to travel and explore vegan food gems all over the country, I keep finding myself realizing that my home state New Mexico has, hands-down, some of the most remarkable, most unique, most delicious vegan food in the country. New Mexico has the best vegan New Mexican food, obviously, but also the vegan chicken sandwiches and Philly cheesesteaks. To help you find delicious vegan eats in your area of the state, Animal Protection New Mexico has created a New Mexico Vegan Dining Guide which includes a listing of restaurants with vegan options. The new interactive format allows you to search by city and/or by keyword. You can type in something like “pizza” or “tacos” and find a listing of places where you can get delicious vegan versions of the foods you’re craving. If you’re not sure what you’re in the mood for, select a city and you can peruse the listing of options near you. The guide only includes restaurants that have at least two or more vegan entrees (or vegetarian entrees that are easily veganizable)—you don’t have to worry about being limited to options like a salad and French fries. The guide will help you find real and yummy options like burgers, burritos, pizza, lasagna, and more. Visit apnm.org/eatveganNM to explore the New Mexico Vegan Dining Guide.
Let’s explore some of the many delicious vegan options in our state and some of the spots that come highly recommended. Albuquerque Vegans in the Albuquerque area can find virtually anything to satisfy their cravings. As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque also the largest abundance of vegan options when dining out, including a variety of places that are completely vegan. Vegos is an all-vegan restaurant offering a variety of New Mexican favorites, along with one of the best vegan chicken sandwiches in the country. Try their inventive burrito options such as the half pound El Jefe burrito, or enjoy other local favorites like enchiladas, stuffed sopapillas, or rellenos. Vegos also offers house made desserts including churros, empanadas, and their signature conchas. The Acre is a completely vegetarian restaurant which offers every menu item in a vegan version complete with vegan cheeses and all the vegan fixings. Specializing in comfort food made from scratch, their menu rotates seasonally and includes nachos, wings, crab cakes, burgers, meat loaf, and enchiladas. The Acre also offers desserts (though not all are vegan so be sure to ask) such as brownies and cakes. Albuquerque’s all-vegan food trucks and pop-up vendors offer some of the best vegan eats around including Lucky Goose (great burgers and milkshakes), Vegan Vato (their A La Loaded Fries truly make you say “A La!”), Ruby Reds (best Philly Cheesesteaks around), Root 66 Food Truck (try their signature Brisket Nachos), Tia Mom’s Cocina (delectable desserts, tacos, and burritos), and Planty Sweet (scrumptious sweet treats and baked goods).
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