Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

New Mexico

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Albuquerque

·Annapurna's World Vegetarian Café

2201 Silver Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

(505) 262-2424

5939 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107

(505) 254-2424

5200 Eubank NE Suite E7, Albuquerque, NM 87111

(505) 275-2424

Vegetarian/Indian. Annapurna's World Vegetarian Café & Chai House serves Ayurvedic Indian cuisine along with specialty beverages. Vegan items include Cardamom Pancakes, Tofu Scramble, Lebanese Wrap, South Indian Sampler, and Shepherd's Pie. Annapurna's also has their own full service bakery specializing in wheat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free desserts. Classes are offered in their School of Ayurvedic Cooking next door to their Albuquerque restaurant on Silver Avenue. Each location offers their own specials which are updated daily on their website. Annapurna's on Silver Avenue is near the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Annapurna's on 4th Street is in the old Dion's building in the North Valley.

El Patio Restaurant

142 Harvard Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

(505) 268-4245

Mexican. Located near the University of New Mexico, this restaurant has vegetarian green and red chili and usually offers a daily veggie special. Try a vegetarian burrito with fresh avocados, tomatoes, and vegetarian beans.

·Itality

2500 12th St. NW, Unit E, Ste. 2, Albuquerque, NM 87104

505-451-2861

Vegetarian. Women and Indigenous owned restaurant. Serves vegan options such as the “Break-Fast Burrito,” which has black beans, potatoes, greens, and tofu wrapped in a freshly made flour tortilla. Or the “Ital NDN Taco,” which has pueblo style fry-bread, smothered in red chile beans, and topped with avocado, romaine, tomatoes, onions and drizzled with a pumpkin chi sauce.

··Lucky Goose

3503 Central Ave. NE, Ste. B, Albuquerque, NM 87106

505-226-4796

Vegan. Enjoy Burgers, Chick’n, fries, hot dawgs, milkshakes, and specialty dipping sauces. Try the Wild Style Dawg, topped with tomatoes, pickles, grilled onions, melty cheese, and lucky sauce.

·Mata G

116 Amherst Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

(505) 600-2306

Vegetarian. Mata G is an all-vegetarian restaurant with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options. Each day there is a special hot entree with a different international theme. Aside from the daily special, options include several varieties of breakfast burrito, salads, and sandwiches. Consider the punjabi chickpea burrito or the Asian salad with crispy tofu and sesame ginger dressing.

··Nobody Calls Me Chicken

2904 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

505-808-3945

Vegan. Some of their Sandwich selections include a mashed Chickpea Sub of carrots, celery, sprouts, and mayo with dill pickles; BBQ & Slaw crafted with marinated soy curls, pickles, and coleslaw; and their Po’boy which sports battered, fried soy curls, salad fixings, and Cajun sauce. A few Sides that could soothe your comfort zone are Classic Cole Slaw with mayo dressing; Potato Salad of celery, carrots, onion, pickles, and bell peppers; or buttery, brown-gravy- topped Mashed Potatoes. For a sweet, savory dish, you might try Tenders & Waffles – crisp-fried Tofu with a Belgian waffle, butter, syrup, and orange flavored drizzle. Fresh baked Desserts include Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie, or Grandma’s Carrot Cake with Vanilla icing.

·Squeezed Juice Bar

7900 San Pedro NE, Ste. A12, Albuquerque, NM 87109

(505) 821-1437

Vegetarian/juice bar. Located in Northeast Heights, Squeezed Juice Bar is a locally-owned and operated raw juice and smoothie bar. They are totally vegetarian and have many vegan options as well. Squeezed focuses on making food from fresh ingredients with their "farm-to-table" philosophy. Choose from their wide variety of fresh juices and smoothies, or mix it up by picking from available ingredients and boosters. Be sure to check out their selection of snacks and Acai Bowls as well. Orders can be made in-store or on their website.

Szechwan Restaurant

1605 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

(505) 299-9133

Chinese. Ten vegetable and tofu entrées, such as Broccoli with Hot Garlic Sauce and Sizzling Bean Curd, are included on the menu. Appetizers, soup, and daily vegetarian specials are also offered.

··Thai Vegan

5505 Osuna Rd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

(505) 884-4610

3804 Central Ave., SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

(505) 200-2290

Vegan/Thai. Thai Vegan offers an extensive all-vegan menu. Enjoy Chef's Specials such as Mushroom Steak, Soy Shrimp Spinach Noodle, or Lentil Loaf. Prices are fair and their lunch and dinner combinations are especially good values. Thai Vegan on Osuna is closed on weekdays between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.

··Vegan Vato

701 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

575-270-2232

Vegan. Vegan Vato has found a home as a food pod inside the Imperial Motel complex. Diners will be happy to satisfy their cravings for menu options such as the Vato Burger (an Impossible Patty served on a sesame bun with sautéed mushrooms, onions, green chile, queso, and slaw, with a side of fries) and Hella Good Tacos (4 street-style tacos that include cilantro and shredded cheese—filled with up to 2 proteins—and served with beans, rice, and salsa). The protein options are varied to suit every vegan’s tastebuds: Impossible Ground; Seitan Mushroom Asada; Birria-Style Jackfruit (Birria is a slow-cooked Mexican stew); BBQ Tempeh; and Jalapeno-Roasted Cauliflower. Of course, no Mexican fusion menu is complete without a Quesadilla and Loaded Fries—both served with a side of guacamole. And a bonus for those with allergies: the queso is nut-free. If you’re in the Albuquerque area, make sure to swing by this veteran-owned, Mexican-fusion flavor explosion in its new home.

··Vegos

2904 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

505-554-1041

Vegan/Mexican. Happily, Vegos menu proclaims, “Always Made from Scratch.” There are some gluten-free options too. Specialties include Enchilada Plates, Stuffed Sopapilla (fried pastry dough) with beans, potatoes, and choice of chile and vegan protein. Burrito choices abound with tofu, seitan, beans, and more. If you feel like taking charge, El Jefe features red chile jackfruit, Spanish rice, pinto beans, potatoes, “queso,” and garnish. Tofu Seitan Scramble and Garbanzorizo Breakfast Burritos are served daily until 3pm. They offer Little Bites Burrito varieties too. One of their Side dishes is Elotes - roasted corn on the cob with cilantro, seasoned, chopped almonds, garlic aoli, and lime. Besides local Kombucha, there are sodas and rotating Agua Frescas. To finish on a sweet note, Vegos offers a few Dulces to tempt you. A couple are Churros, or Dessert Empanadas with various fillings, depending on the day.

Whole Foods Market

5815 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

(505) 856-0474

2103 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

(505) 260-1366

Natural foods store/café/juice bar. Enjoy daily hot vegetarian entrées, such as Tofu Fried Rice, Veggie Tamales, Tofu Foo Young, Roasted Rosemary Tempeh, Tofu Stroganoff, and more. Cold salads include mustard tempeh, veggie burgers, barbecue tempeh, and more. Also enjoy their juice bar, salad and soup bar, and pizza bar.

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Santa Fe

·Annapurna's World Vegetarian Café

1620 Saint Michaels Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87505

(505) 988-9688

Vegetarian/Indian. Annapurna's is located in the St. Michaels Village West Shopping Center. See description under Albuquerque, NM.

Baja Tacos

2018 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505

(505) 471-8762

Mexican. Enjoy fast and fresh Mexican food with no preservatives or additives at Baja Tacos. There's a vegetarian menu available which includes tofu burritos.

Café Pasqual's

121 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501

(505) 983-9340

Natural foods/organic. A Santa Fe classic, Café Pasqual's is known for its breakfasts and delicious Southwestern fare. They pay particular attention to quality and authenticity. The menu is based on simple ingredients, such as red and green chiles, pinto beans, garlic, onions, blue and yellow cornmeal, and white cheese. There is a decent selection for vegetarians, and specials are offered. Café Pasqual's is closed between lunch/brunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours. Dinner reservations are recommended.

Cowgirl Santa Fe

319 S. Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM 87501

505-982-2565

American. Cowgirl Santa Fe Celebrates Barbecue and the culinary culture of the American West and Southwest. There’s even a Kiddy Korral with slides and chalk boards! Some Vegan dishes are: Chili with beans and veggies, red onions and guacamole; grilled Jerk Tofu Platter with their spicy Jamaican Jerk BBQ sauce, rice, black beans, and green onions; Crimini Mushroom Fajitas with grilled onions and peppers, rice, black beans, guacamole, and flour tortillas; as well as corn-tortilla-Tacos with asparagus, mushrooms, grilled onions, rice, black beans, guacamole and salsa diablo. Tacos, Fajitas and Chili also all come with tomatillo salsa and Pico de Gallo.

India House

2501 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87505

(505) 471-2651

Indian. Try some of India House's vegetable samosas, pakoras, or any of its other vegetable dishes. The restaurant is closed between lunch and dinner, so please call ahead for hours.

Paper Dosa

551 W Cordova Rd., Ste. 2, Santa Fe, NM 87505

(505) 930-5521

Indian. Paper Dosa serves traditional South Indian cuisine featuring the restaurant’s namesake - the dosa. Note that dosas can be made vegan upon request. With this in mind, feel free to browse the menu for a number of veg-friendly options including Vegetable Curry or Collard Greens and Sweet Pepper Dosa. Accepts reservations.

··Plantita Vegan Bakery

1314 Rufina Cir., Ste. A3, Santa Fe, NM 87507

(505) 603-0897

Vegan/bakery. Plantita Vegan Bakery offers an array of freshly baked bagels and other vegan bakes that can be ordered by the dozen. Indulge in classics that are elevated to new levels such as their Cinnamon Raisin bagels flavored with Vietnamese cinnamon or the smokey, savory, and surprisingly spicy Green Chile bagel. If you are craving something a little different, look no further than the wide variety of empanadas, breads, and sweets this vegan bakery offers.

··Ras Rody's Jamaican Vegan Kitchen

1312 Agua Fria St., Santa Fe, NM 87501

(505) 385-3011

Vegan/food truck. Working out of a glossy black-painted food truck flying a Jamaican flag, Ras Rody’s Jamaican Vegan is adding some welcome 100% plant-based Caribbean goodness to Santa Fe’s dining landscape. Southwest Jamaica native Ras Rody and his family recently moved to Santa Fe from Dunedin, Florida, where Rody’s truck had carved out a niche serving food at a Tampa-area farmers’ markets. Ras Rody's Organic Kitchen in Negril, Jamaica has been an icon of Ital food and Rasta philosophy for over 20 years and is now run by Rody’s children. The daily offerings in Santa Fe vary depending on the day and the ingredients, are posted on their Facebook account. No matter what’s on the menu, you’re guaranteed an expertly prepared and seasoned meal.

··Root 66

1704 Lena St., Santa Fe, NM 87505

(505) 780-8249

Vegan. Enjoy a wide variety of vegan breakfast items, salads, sides, and sandwiches, as well as desserts. They have a rotating menu which can be found here: root66cafeorder.square.site

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Taos

··Plant Base Café

106 Des George's Pl., Taos, NM 87571

575-224-3240

Vegan café. Serves Mexican, American, and Italian meals. Mexican dishes include Loaded Nachos with house-made chips, Queso Flameado with a veggie protein of your choice, and Tostadas. American dishes include Burgers, Avocado Toast, and Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. Finally, Italian dishes include Spaghetti with your choice of sauce, Build Your Own Pizza, and Caprese Salad. Don’t forget a dessert on the way out!

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