When rise poetic about the amazing nutrient San Antonio is eff for , vegetarian culinary art is reasonably to a great extent overshadow by our mainstays – BBQ , Tex - Mex , tacos both puffy and breakfast . While the Alamo City probably wo n’t surmount our neighbors to the north as a veggie - fare mecca , we guard our own pretty well . Here are nine spots that will delight vegetarian and even have something to offer up all the avowed , yet open - minded , carnivores out there .
La Botanica
congratulate itself on its commitment to both unobjectionable eating and regard for the planet , La Botanica make nutrient that is not just really good for vegan transportation , but really good , period . Bright flavors , creative cocktail , and an extensive , thoughtful solid food fare put La Botanica in a class by itself .
Sweet Yams
An all - constitutional bill of fare with a Southern spin – call back comfortableness food for thought , but without the guiltiness – has made Sweet Yams a front-runner of San Antonians reckon for a spot to relish gluten - free , vegetarian- and vegan - friendly intellectual nourishment that give birth on mouthful as much as on health benefits . The cost ca n’t be beat , either
Earth Burger
There ’s no centre to be found at SA ’s only " veggie Warren Earl Burger stand . " Instead , vegans who feel chuck out from the speed , diverseness , and low toll of fast food will revel in this no - squabble , no - frill , all - meatless alternative to the lucky arches .
Salata
Most committedness to eating salad for luncheon every workday fail for the same reason : lack of variety . bill itself as " the next - coevals salad bar , " Salata provides option out the wazoo – five form of lettuce or greens mixes , three 12 veggies and fruits , cheese , nuts , and pasta , plus a nice selection of chicken , seafood , and other proteins . Add one of several signature dressings , plus soup and lemonade , and there go all your self-justification .
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
If for no other reasonableness than to try the amazing cauliflower hot wings , give SA ’s only 100 % vegetarian , 100 % kosher restaurant a attempt . No , you wo n’t think you ’re actually eating chicken wings instead of Brassica oleracea botrytis , but you honest - to - God wo n’t mind . Seriously .
Viva Vegeria
We have all come to expect massive portions from our Tex - Mex restaurants , and Viva Vegeria does n’t disappoint . But here , you could shove your human face with abandon , as there will be no food for thought comatoseness and bloated regret later on . establish by a vegan chef who wanted to give San Antonians with food restrictions access to fresh , flavoursome cuisine , Vegeria satisfies with dazzlingly coloured , inventive saucer that understandably map the cook ’s love that is poured into each dish .
Adalante
call " enlightenment , one taco at a time , " Adalante is the perfect spot for diners who desire a gentle introduction to level-headed feeding . Menu items at Adalante are conversant – nachos , tacos , quesadillas , enchiladas , and chalupas dominate – and boast real cheese , but are lighter and fresher than stock fare and are veg - centrical , with a few chicken and tuna choices but no other meat to be found .
Señor Veggie
Mexican and Tex - Mex diehard might jib at the estimate of a vegan eatery co - prefer menudo and street tacos . But hold your judgment until you render some of what Señor Veggie has to offer , which include a pretty panoptic grasp of choices beyond Mex / Tex - Mex . The consistently well-disposed service is only the icing on the ( vegan ) cupcake .
Simi’s India Cuisine
newbie to Amerind culinary art will appreciate Simi ’s heroic lunch counter , which includes 30 + choices every twenty-four hours . The dinner party menu let in a huge motley of vegetarian appetiser , soup , and entree choice . Open since 1989 , Simi ’s is family - have and has build up up a loyal business thanks to its consistency , variety , and favorable service . Sign up herefor our daily San Antonio email and be the first to get all the food / drink / fun in the Alamo City .
Arlene Mejorado/La Botanica
La Botanica
Salata
Green Vegetarian Cuisine
Viva Vegeria
Senor Veggie
