Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly Restaurants Around Albuquerque

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Plant-based diets are becoming more popular these days. However, finding a restaurant that has vegetarian/vegan options isn’t always easy.

My family and I have been mostly plant-based for almost two years and have found some great places that are kid-friendly, vegan friendly, and absolutely delicious!

Here are some of our favorite places to visit in and around Albuquerque that can accommodate our lifestyle!

Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly Restaurants Around Albuquerque


Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Café

2201 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

This is a great restaurant and also has a ton of options. All of the breakfast choices are fantastic. The stir-fry is a MUST try, and the salads are always fresh. They have great sandwiches and wraps as well. The Chai Tea Latte is the best Chai I have ever tasted, hands down.


Bosque Brewing Co.

834 US-550, Bernalillo, NM 87004

Bosque is another local fav of ours. Although they don’t have too many vegetarian/vegan options, if you want to go to a local brewery that has a few options for everyone, this is a great spot. They have the Impossible Burger which is always our go-to. They also have cauliflower tacos that are to die for and a really great hummus plate made with Hatch Green Chile. The salads are always fresh and you can substitute the protein with the Impossible Patty.


Thai Vegan

3804 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

The entire menu is amazing. The crispy chicken tastes exactly like chicken, and they even have seafood dishes. (All of the meats are soy-based!) Everything is fantastic and you can’t tell that it is vegan. The soups are always a great choice, and the freshy rolls are probably the best rolls I have ever tasted.


Chipotle

Chipotle is our favorite fast-food spot. The sofritas are a vegan option, and you can add them to any of the meals they have. I always get a sofritas bowl. They kids love sofritas in a burrito with rice and black beans. This is great for quick lunch or dinner, and there are several locations around the city.


Vegos

4003 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87101

Vegan eaters rave about this place. They serve New Mexican food that’s completely vegan, like breakfast burritos, chile rellenos, and stuffed sopapillas. Also . . . churros!


Rust Is Gold Coffee

3732 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Rust Is Gold Coffee serves delicious coffee, plus an array of vegan breakfast dishes and gluten-free baked goods.


Planty Sweet

Planty Sweet does not have a brick and mortar location, but check out their Facebook page and drool over these beautiful pastries and cakes. If you need a special occasion treat that is plant-based and gluten-free, then you better place an order with Planty Sweet.


Flying Star

Obviously, Flying Star is not purely a vegan restaurant, but it does have a lot of plant-based and vegan-friendly options. When you go with your non-vegan friends, everyone is happy!


Do you have other vegetarian/vegan restaurant options you would recommend?

Originally published April 2021.



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