Mexican cuisine is famous for its flavours, but there are some limited veggie-friendly options.
People say that Mexicans love vitamin T. Surprised, right?
The reason is that most of their famous dishes start with the letter. For instance, tacos, tlacoyos, tlayudas, and so on. Mexico City is the best option for some mouthwatering vegetarian meals. The following are some of the famous vegetarian dishes to try in Mexico City:
Tamales
Tamale is the most unique as well as flavorful leaf, widely famous in Mexico. You will rarely find this item anywhere in the US. This is one of their favorite vegan breakfast options in Mexico. People also eat it as a late-night snack. This is both filling and hearty. Some tamales are salty, some are sweet. All those sweet tamales are vegetarian. You may also find pineapple and strawberry flavours. The most famous combo item is Atole. It is a thick corn-based porridge.
Esquites
They are great street food for vegans. Corn is sautéed first and then served up in a polystyrene cup with chili powder, cheese, lime, and mayonnaise.
Tlacoyos
If you are unfamiliar with tlacoyo, they are small football-shaped corn patties on the edge of a piping hot comal. Mainly women run small street stands to sell tlacoyo. Sometimes, they use traditional blue kernel corn dough. The filling materials inside the tlacoyo are mostly mashed fava beans, refried beans, or queso cheese. You will get slippery nopal cactus as toppings, along with the chopped raw onion. The dish is truly a vegetarian's delight.
Tacos de guisado
This is a famous Mexican vegan dish you must try. You can take it as breakfast or lunch. Tacos de guisado are basically tacos with a special filling. This taco item is special as they are served with rice on top. This is also the best option if you are searching for vegan street food.
Quesadillas
This is a traditional vegetarian dish in Mexico City. You can get a quesadilla with squash blossoms or mushrooms on the inside. You may also get an onion filling. Sometimes, salty potatoes or huitlacoche, along with chile poblano, are also used. Based on your demand, you may get cheese too.
Tlayudas
You will get the taste of salsa on a refried bean base alongside melted cheese. This regional dish will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Chiles rellenos
Chiles rellenos are basically cooked with poblano peppers with queso stuffing. This stuffing is also known as Oaxacan cheese. You can eat it with red tomato-based sauce, which is vegetarian. You will find a wide variety of rellenos in restaurants. The taste also varies from mild to burn-your-mouth types. It depends on you and which flavor you want.
Vegan Tacos
This is another famous vegetarian recipe in Mexico City. This is the best option for vegetarians and is available in various variants. The taste is incredible. The most common toppings are black beans or rice.
So, enjoy these delicious vegetarian dishes while exploring Mexico City.
