The list of plant-based foodies continues to grow, from celebrity vegans like Woody Harrelson and Natalie Portman to vegetarian stars such as Kristen Bell and Paul McCartney.
Hollywood icons are popularizing plant-based dining culture for both health and ethics reasons. But you don’t need to be vegan or vegetarian to enjoy a good meal at these San Antonio-area restaurants.
Before we get to some of the local options, a few definitions: Vegans do not consume animal products, including dairy and meat. Vegetarians eat dairy products like butter, milk and cheese but stop short of consuming meat.
Here’s a list of San Antonio’s vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes and where to find them:
Viva Vegeria
1422 Nogalitos St.
This Tex-Mex restaurant pushes the boundaries of a killer plant-centered eatery. Serving items like their classic vegan nachos, flautas and enchiladas verde. They aim to “feed the masses and educate the city on cultural preservation through food, healthy eating, and urban gardening,” their website states. To learn more, visit: https://myvegeria.com/menu.
Vegan Avenue
2512 N. Main Ave.
A dining experience that offers “approachable plant-based meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner,” their website says. The menu is made up of smoothies, sweet potato hash and tacos. To learn more, visit their website: https://eatveganavenue.com/menu.
Read the full list of restaurant recommendations on KSAT.com here.