Veg-Friendly Restaurants By Cuisine
Mexican
& Southwestern
Mexican restaurants that don't use lard:
- Blue Burrito
- Dos Gringo's
Abuelos Mexican Embassy
(on Chandler Blvd.)
They definitely use lard and also meat based sauces compose their sauces. The
manager said the only thing vegetarian were the side potatoes (Not vegan
though).
Aunt Chilada's Mexican Restaurant -
602-431-6470 at
7777 S. Pointe Parkway W.
602-944-1286 at
7330 N Dreamy Draw Drive
Warning: they put ham in their beans and
we have also been told that they put lard in ALL of their tortillas, chips,
beans, and chicken broth in their rice.
Baja Fresh
The beans and rice and do not contain any chicken broth. I have heard
conflicting information on whether the guacamole
contains dairy products. I have been informed that the tortillas
do have dairy.
Blue Burrito Grille
480- 951-3151 7318 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-6426
602- 787-2775 4622 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 - 7704
custom veggie rice beans and guacamole burrito
Carlos O'Brien's Mexican Food Restaurants
Warning: I have been alerted that their tortillas contain
lard and the rice contains
chicken broth.
Also from another recent customer- "I ordered the Veggie Burrito off of their
"healthy" menu and it came with a large piece of burnt steak in it. To top it
off, their "vegetarian" black beans contained pork. Please be very cautious if
you decide to eat here." Thanks, Eric!
Chevy's Fresh Mex
602-955-6677 at
2650 E. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix
623-979-0055 at
7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale
480-8333-1300 at
1335 S. Alma School Rd. in Mesa
The black beans and rice are vegan. They do not cook their rice or black beans
with any meat product. Thanks, Leslie!
Chico's Tacos
602-254-2155
530 E McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1500
no lard
Chili's
Vegan options: Black bean patty, by Morningstar, Black Beans, Rice (no
chicken broth), Southwestern Vegetable Soup, Vegetables, Salads, and French
Fries. Our hamburger buns contain whey but
our pita bread does not.
Chipotle
"Their tortillas, black beans, rice, guacamole and salsas (hot, medium
corn and mild) are vegan. They actually run some in-store ads stating that these
items are 100% animal ingredient free, which I find very refreshing and should
be commended. I also, know the manager of the GIlbert location and he assured me
of this as well." Thanks for this info, Jeremiah !
Del Taco
has a veggie works burrito (be sure to ask them to hold the sour
cream and cheese)
Special Note: I have been assured by the Director of Marketing for
Del Taco that their beans do NOT have dairy products in them.
El Torito Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
602-997-9511 10047 N Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, AZ
85051-1524
480-948-8376 6200 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-5415
de la olla beans and vegetarian burritos w/o cheese
Filberto's
Warning: I have been alerted that the beans contain lard and the rice contains
chicken stock.
Julio
G's Mexican Restaurants
12631 N Tatum Blvd in Phoenix
7633 E Indian School Rd in Scottsdale
Warning: A manager confirmed that they use
lard in their beans, tortillas and chips.
Julio's
Too Mexican Restaurants
580 S College Ave in Tempe
12629 N Tatum Blvd in Phoenix
7305 E Camelback Rd in Scottsdale
1935 S Val Vista Dr in Mesa
Warning: A manager confirmed that they use
lard in their beans, tortillas and chips.
Kokopelli Mexican Grill
602-279-9302
1949 E. Camelback Rd.
vegan black beans, rice, guacamole, and whole wheat tortillas
Los Favoritos Taco Shop
1340 E Broadway Rd # 105
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 966-0535
We have been that they informed that they use lard in
their beans.
Macyo's
Restaurant
The chips and tortillas are vegan. Warning:
the rice contains chicken broth.
Moe's
Southwest Grill
480-838-6637
325 W. Elliot Rd., Suite 103
Tempe, AZ 85284-1373
They do not use lard/animal fat and feature tofu as a meat alternative for
tacos/burritos/fajitas when combined with black/pinto beans, guacamole, rice,
salsa, etc.
On The Border Mexican Grill
& Cantina
they have really good veggie tacos and a spinach and mushroom enchilada (not
vegan friendly, has cheese) also order black beans instead of
refried beans which are cooked in pig fat.
The rice is not vegetarian (chicken broth). Anything
on a fajita plate is cooked on a butter. Safest is grilled veggies (oil)
in anything. I like the BYOB, Build Your Own Burrito. You get to pick and
choose what you want in the burrito. Tell the waiter that you want grilled
veggies cut up in the burrito not sautéed veggies. (Cross out the cheese and
write no cheese. ) Ranchero sauce is vegan.
Qdoba
Bus: 602-277-5800
Fax: 602-277-5835
3110 N. Central Suite 183
open till 9:30pm
* Bean burrito made to order
* Veggie burrito with good veggies
Restaraunt Mexico
480-967-3280
120 E. University Dr.
Tempe AZ 85281 (on University & Forest)
open till 9pm
* Claire Burro w/ No Cheese - there is chicken broth in the green sauce that's
served on the Claire burro, but the red sauce is vegan, so order a Claire
burro with no cheese and red sauce.
Rivas Mexican Food
480-517-9001
240 W. Southern Ave (Far NW Corner of Southern & Mill Avenue in Red Devil Plaza)
Tempe, AZ 85282
480-926-0599
546 N Gilbert Rd (Between Guadalupe & Elliot Roads)
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Very similar to Amado's. They are open 24 hours, use vegetable oil, and
the prices are very reasonable for bean burritos and/or tostados that can be
ordered without cheese and with guacamole. Check out the pickled carrots
along with various concoctions at the salsa bar!
Rubio's Baja Grill
"The guacamole and beans have milk in them"
Link
to allergen chart.
Thanks, Calvin!
Sabroso
602-993-5593
SE corner of Bell & 7th St. (in Target parking lot)
Rice & Beans are vegan. The staff is great - will change gloves before making
your burrito or taco if you ask. Huge burritos, great salsa options.
Thanks, Jennifer!
Salsa Rico
Location: Memorial Union (MU) food court at Arizona State University (ASU)
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10a - 9p | Fri. 10a - 5p | Sat. - Sun. 11a - 7p
Has the "Dos Vegan Tacos" meal! A fresh Mexican grill serving
Baja style tacos, rice & beans, and chips & salsa using freshly prepared
products.
The Salty Senorita
480-946-7258
3636 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 - 5612
"I spoke with our Chef at Salty and he recommends you have the
Grilled veggie Taco plate -no animal by products. Also the Black beans
have no lard, the rice has no chicken broth and the chips are fried in vegetable
shortening . I would also suggest that you advise your server of your
eating restrictions and they will be sure to facilitate."
Someburros
From Manager Tim: "Our flour tortillas do
contain lard but our whole beans do not. I would recommend a veggie burro (no
tortilla, no cheese) with an order of 3 corn tortillas on the side. You can make
mini tacos and it is so good. I order this myself all the time. Other than
that, most of our other products contain lard or dairy. "
Taco Bell
Multiple locations
the beans and tostada/taco shells are vegan, the flour tortillas contain
mono- and diglycerides from an unspecified source, but are otherwise vegan.
Taco del Mar
Click
here for all locations.
Vegan Selections at Taco Del Mar contain no animal products of any kind:
Tortillas—all flavors, Tortilla chips, Taco shells, Salad shell, Salsa,
Habanero sauce, Green sauce, Red sauce, Guacamole, Beans—black, whole pinto
and refried, Rice, Cabbage/lettuce, Vegan & Almost Vegan Burrito—tortilla,
guacamole, rice, beans, lettuce & salsa, Chips & Salsa, Rice & Beans.
Visit http://www.tacodelmar.com/food/vegetarian.html
for more info on veg options.
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