What Mexican food is vegan?

Tacos de nopal, Frijoles de olla, Guacamole, Elote (no mayo/cheese), Tlacoyos are naturally plant-based or easily made so.

What hidden animal ingredients are common in Mexican food?

Lard in refried beans and tamales, Cheese and crema by default, Chicken stock in rice.

Vegan by cuisine

Vegan mexican food

Short answer

Tacos de nopal, Frijoles de olla, Guacamole are naturally plant-based or easily made so. Corn tortillas are usually vegan; flour tortillas often contain lard.

Naturally vegan dishes

Tacos de nopal
Frijoles de olla
Guacamole
Elote (no mayo/cheese)
Tlacoyos

Hidden animal ingredients

Lard in refried beans and tamales
Cheese and crema by default
Chicken stock in rice

How to order vegan mexican food

Corn tortillas are usually vegan; flour tortillas often contain lard.

Say this: "Sin manteca, sin queso, sin crema."

Frequently asked questions

What Mexican food is vegan?: Tacos de nopal, Frijoles de olla, Guacamole, Elote (no mayo/cheese), Tlacoyos are naturally plant-based or easily made so.
What hidden animal ingredients are common in Mexican food?: Lard in refried beans and tamales, Cheese and crema by default, Chicken stock in rice.
How do I order vegan at a Mexican restaurant?: Corn tortillas are usually vegan; flour tortillas often contain lard.
What phrase should I use?: "Sin manteca, sin queso, sin crema."

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