A Vegan Guide to Roma Norte’s Restaurant Scene
Mexico has long been a food capital of the world, and for good reason. Quite like many Asian cultures, food is almost sacred in Mexico, making the dining experience unforgettable.
Plant-based options aren’t something that necessarily comes to mind when you think of Mexican, or LatinX food in general as they have a reputation of being very meat-heavy. However, after living in CDMX my perspective completely changed.
Here are my top picks if you’re looking for mouth-watering plant-based food options in Mexico City that don’t break the bank:
Por Siempre Vegana
Location: C. Manzanillo 18
Price Per Taco: 20 - 30 Pesos or $1.00 - $1.50 USD
Recommended Dishes: You can’t go wrong with any of their tacos: Big Bebe, Al Pastor, Milanesa, Chorizo, etc.
Supercito y Tacos Veganos
Location: Guanajuanto 53
Price Per Dish: $20 - $25 Pesos or $1.00 - $1.20 USD per taco, or $45-$50 Pesos or $2.25 to $2.50 USD for a Gringa
Recommended Dishes: Any Gringa with your mock meat of choice
Gracias Madre Vegan Tacos
Location: Tabasco, 97
Price Per Taco: $20 pesos or $1.00 USD
Recommended Dishes: You can’t go wrong with any of their tacos: Big Bebe, Al Pastor, Milanesa, Chorizo, etc.
Taquería El Califa
& A Note on Eating Plant-Based at Traditional Mexican Restaurants
Location: Various; Av. Álvaro Obregón 172, Roma
Price Per Taco: 20 - 30 Pesos or $1.00 - $1.50 USD
Recommended Dishes: Taco or quesadilla sin queso with huitlacoche, nopales or setas
If you’ve been on a night out in Mexico City, chances are someone has recommended going for tacos at the end of the night. Taquería Califa is a Mexican restaurant chain that’s open until 4:00 am on weekdays and 6:00 am on weekends and is a go-to for an after-party meal.
Trove Tip: This leads me to my hot tip on how to eat plant-based when you’re with your friends at a traditional Mexican restaurant. The good news is that 9 times out of 10, you’ll have a few options, these are: tacos (or quesadillas, without the cheese) with huitlacoche (corn fungus pictured on the right, which sounds gross but is actually delicious), calabaza (pumpkin), or nopales (cactus).
