Albuquerque's food is like none other in the country. We have everything from unique, traditional New Mexican cuisine to award-winning modern dishes, and everything in between.
Our incredible foodie scene leaves no one hungry. Many of Albuquerque’s restaurants and cafes offer plentiful options for vegetarians, vegans and plant-based diets, and those who are just trying to eat a few more veggies.
Whether you’re hankering for pizza, salad, or something a little more hearty, we’ve put together a list of vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants in Albuquerque!
Annapurna’s World Vegetarian Cafe
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Vegan options aplenty, Annapurna's World Vegetarian Cafe will cure your craving for everything from sweet to savory. Enjoy Asian classics like pad thai or local favorites like the green chile caprese panini.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the south Indian sampler, which will give you a taste of a few Indian dishes.
Cafe Lush
For breakfast or lunch, Cafe Lush has options for everyone, from New Mexican favorites to healthy wraps. This cute street cafe focuses on local flavors with the freshest ingredients.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the Mo sandwich, grilled eggplant with vegan cheese, mushrooms and organic greens served on open face focaccia with avocado smear.
Chello Grill
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Chello Grill serves fresh, delicious, authentic Persian cuisine, with many vegan and vegetarian options. If you're in the mood for Mediterranean food, these veggie-friendly options are a must!
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the vegan goddess bowl, including lettuce, falafel, garbanzo salad and shirazi salad.
Farm and Table
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Farm and Table offers a handful of vegetarian friendly option on their always fresh, always local menu. Not to mention the view and atmosphere at the farm are truly unbeatable. Farm and Table also hosts a special vegan dinner each year.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the fried green tomatoes, with ranch, sweet pepper relish, green beans, okra and sprouts.
Flying Star Cafe
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A local staple, Flying Star in Uptown, Nob Hill or on Rio Grande offers many vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. No matter your food preferences, you can count on finding some comforting eats here.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the mac and cheese, a popular favorite.
The Grove Cafe and Market
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Enjoy fresh, organic, local ingredients at The Grove, offering many vegetarian friendly options on their menu. The Grove is the place to be for breakfast or brunch.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the grove pancakes, served French-style with seasonal fresh fruit, crème fraiche, local honey and maple syrup.
Itality Plant Based Foods
Located in Avanyu Plaza, Itality Plant Based Foods serves plant-based Pueblo food. From Indian tacos to Pueblo pizza, this is the place for unique and tasty food that supports local farmers.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the blue corn amaranth waffles, a tasty blend of blue corn and amaranth topped with fresh berry syrup compote and coconut whipped topping.
Lucky Goose
Lucky Goose is a plant-based restaurant serving up burgers, chick'n, hotdogs, fries and shakes in Nob Hill. Even meat lovers will appreciate this delicious food.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: a Thai tea shake, a vegan shake that tastes just like a regular milkshake.
Mata G Vegetarian Kitchen
In the heart of the Nob Hill neighborhood, Mata G Vegetarian Kitchen offers daily specials from a variety of international cuisines. This foodie destination is perfect for anyone seeking fresh, fast vegetarian and vegan entrees and snacks.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the smoked tofurky and havarti sandwich on kalamata olive sourdough bread.
Thai Vegan
Vegans rejoice! Head to Thai Vegan to order anything on the menu knowing it is vegan, plant-based and delicious. Choose from a wide range of delicious Thai food.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the P.E.T., pumpkin, eggplant and tofu stir fried together in garlic sauce with bell pepper, basil and chili.
Tomasita's Albuquerque
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Tomasita's has great options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. You can choose beans or grilled vegetables on many plates in place of meat.
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: a stuffed sopaipilla with grilled vegetables, beans, chile and cheese.
Vegos
If you're looking for vegan New Mexican food, Vegos is the place to visit! From delicious enchiladas to a wide selection of burritos, there is something for everyone. Don't forget to grab some sopa fries for dessert!
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the loco tostaritto, a house-fried tostada with black bean and red quinoa mix, seitan, queso, red chile, guacamole, sour cream and more wrapped in a flour tortilla and seared flat.
Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette is known for their fresh, unique salads - but did you know they feature a list of plant-based options in place of the many meat-proteins they offer? Did someone say “grilled marinated baby artichokes?”
Must-Try Plant-Based Dish: the beet goes on, a mix of fresh baby greens and arugula tossed with goat cheese, pistachios, beets and vinaigrette.