Vegan food is hit or miss sometimes, but thankfully San Antonio has some amazing vegan restaurants. You’ll find the right restaurant for every craving and style of food you could think of. Here are some of the top restaurants in the San Antonio area with vegan food.
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
This restaurant on E Grayson Street specializes in vegetarian food and has a number of vegan-friendly options as well. The Mike burger has tons of flavor and includes avocado, cucumbers, fresh sprouts, purple onion habanero jelly, and vegetarian ham. The creamy and flavorful avocado pairs perfectly with the spicy and sweet habanero jam.
For a change of pace and a bit of Mexican flair, try the Deluxe Chalupa Plate, which has corn tortillas, beans, vegan taco meat, greens, guacamole, and rice on it. It hits just the right spot and can fill you up on one of your hungriest days. Green Vegetarian is open every day until 8 or 9 p.m.
Tapiato Vegan Tacos Food Trailer
Sometimes, the best niche diet food comes in the strangest of places. This food trailer on 1203 South Alamo Street offers up a new take on classic favorite foods. You’ll want to check their page for availability, as it occasionally changes. Their menu includes several authentic Mexican favorites such as tacos, gorditas, nachos, and tortas. In addition to the delicious entrees, Tapiato has a well-liked dessert collection such as the raw vegan pie, topped with strawberries and a fruit sauce. You should also try the deconstructed superfood smoothie bowl for a change of pace.
Thai Vegan
Thai food and vegan cuisine go together like peanut butter and jelly. It just works. The bold use of spices makes for an interesting combination of flavors and dishes. Thai Vegan on Huebner Road is offering up some great Thai food with a wide variety of vegan options. Start your meal off with the golden tofu, fried to perfection and served with sweet chili sauce and ground peanuts. It’s the perfect way to start off any dinner. The shrimp and spinach noodle plate is also out of this world. It’s served with soy shrimp, green curry, and cilantro.
In addition to the Thai specialties, they have some fun dishes like the Grand Tempura, which consists of broccoli, pumpkin, zucchini, and soy shrimp fried in tempura batter. Thai Vegan is open every day except Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The restaurant is also available to call in take-out orders to take home or back to work.
There are literally dozens of great vegan restaurants in the San Antonio area. The best way to find out the real winners is to try each one for yourself, but if you don’t have the time for that, try one of the tried and true options above for a sure-fire hit. If you’re new to vegan food, don’t settle for bland or boring food. There are plenty of flavor opportunities around every turn at any good vegan restaurant.
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