Hello friends of Mexico City. (Blog post in Spanish below English)
Sebastian of Gold Taco has developed a big following by making delicious vegan pizzas at Bazar La Veganería every month.
Now that Mexico City is practising social isolation, Sebastian has announced he will be making his vegan pizzas from home delivery.
The vegan pizza delivery service is starting this Friday April 3, 2020. If you want pizza on Friday, you need to place your order the day before on Thursday.
Gold Taco will be delivering pizzas every day. If you want pizza on Saturday, order on Friday. If you want it on Sunday, order on Sunday.
The delivery range will be the neighbourhoods of Condesa, Roma, Narvarte, Del Valle, Napoles, and Coyoacan.
The menu is simple and features 6 varieties of pizza:
Pepperoni (Vegan mozzarella, tomato sauce, and vegan pepperoni)
Supreme (Vegan mozzarella, tomato sauce, red onion, red pepper, mushroom, and vegan pepperoni)
Hawaiian (Vegan mozzarella, tomato sauce, pineapple, and vegan ham)
Margharita (Vegan mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fresh basil)
Mushroom (Vegan mozzarella, tomato sauce, mushrooms, garlic, and parsley)
Tomato pie (Tomato sauce with garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil)
Each pizza costs $160 (Mexican pesos) and they are approximately 12 inches.
To order, message Sebastian via WhatsApp 55 2449 7204 with your order. Make sure you tell him your preferred delivery time between 12pm and 8pm.
Pay cash on delivery.
En español….
Hola amigos de la Ciudad de México.
Sebastian de Gold Taco consiguió una buena base de seguidores por hacer deliciosas pizzas veganas en el Bazar mensual, La Veganería.
Ahora que la Ciudad de México está en aislamiento social, Sebastian anuncia que tendrá pizzas veganas a domicilio.
El servicio de entrega de pizza vegana comenzará el viernes 3 de abril de 2020, de 12pm a 8pm. A pesar de que la entrega se hace diariamente, todos los pedidos que se hacen se entregan un día después. Así que planea y ordena tus pizzas con un día de anticipación.
El rango de entrega contempla la Condesa, Roma, Narvarte, Del Valle, Nápoles y Coyoacán.
El menú es simple:
• Pepperoni (mozzarella vegana, salsa de tomate y pepperoni vegano) • Suprema (mozzarella vegana, salsa de tomate, cebolla roja, pimiento rojo, champiñones y pepperoni vegano) • Hawaiano (mozzarella vegana, salsa de tomate, piña y jamón vegano) • Margarita (mozzarella vegana, salsa de tomate y albahaca fresca) • Champiñones (mozzarella vegana, salsa de tomate, champiñones, ajo y perejil) • Pastel de tomate (salsa de tomate con ajo, aceite de oliva y albahaca fresca)
Cada pizza es de 30 centímetros y tiene un precio de $160.
Para realizar un pedido, puedes enviar un mensaje a Sebastian a través de su WhatsApp 55 2449 7204. Asegúrete de mencionar la hora de entrega.
With all the intense and feverish attention given to mainstream non-vegan restaurant chains serving vegan options, I wanted to take a step back and give some space to the true legends of the vegan food scene.
I’ve compiled a list of my top ten favourite vegan restaurants and eateries on the planet as a way to celebrate the people who put animals first.
This list is current as of February 2020 and is as accurate as I can recall. Some places would have made this list had they not sadly closed. I also am aware that I am missing a whole bunch of amazing vegan spots that I haven’t had a chance to visit, so please feel free to add your suggestions in the comments.
Are you ready for FGV’s Ten Favourite Vegan Restaurants On The Planet?
Por Siempre Vegana Taqueria (Mexico City, Mexico)
Tacos are more than just food in Mexico. They are an inextricable part of the culture. Late night and early morning taco stands are on every corner, making this cuisine the most popular and most eaten in the city.
Por Siempre launched a vegan version of a traditional taco stand six years ago and it quickly became one of the absolute must visit locations for vegans. The business has recently expanded and now boasts a second spot featuring chairs and tables.
Temple of Seitan is more than just a place to get irresistible comfort food. It is a food company that has become world-famous and unquestionably legendary.
The first location of this fried vegan chicken powerhouse turned the world of plant-based eating upside down when it opened in Hackney, East London. With a second spot in Camden and more expansions soon to follow, Temple is set for world domination.
If you haven’t dined with Vedge, I promise you haven’t dined with the best vegan restaurant on the planet.
Until Kate Jacoby and Rich Landau launched their super swanky (yet still incredibly welcoming) Vedge restaurant, I wasn’t certain that I had ever truly eaten exceptional vegan cuisine. My multiple trips to the Philadelphia-based restaurant have forced me to reconsider everything I know about good food.
This restaurant located at Mermaid Beach on Australia’s Gold Coast means more to me than I can effectively express. Living in nearby Brisbane wasn’t always amazing for vegans (it has changed BIG time) so Tian Ran was my sanctuary.
Their menu is overflowing with some of my favourite dishes on the planet including olive fried rice, crispy bean curd, noodles, and drumsticks. I adore Tian Ran and I miss them deeply.
Veggie Grill (multiple locations, United States of America)
The first time I actually adored a salad instead of eating it out of duty was probably at a Veggie Grill location.
This chain of casual quick service restaurants is consistently high quality. They serve the perfect mix of comfort dishes (wings, burgers) with decadent salads packed with kale.
Veggie Grill is expanding rapidly around the USA. Eat with them when you can for pure happiness and satisfaction. Extra note: make drinking their strawberry lemonade a priority.
Plant Power Fast Food (multiple locations, United States of America)
Vegan junk food (junk is not a bad word!) is a reality thanks to Plant Power Fast Food. With seven locations and a food truck spread out across Southern California, the chain is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the fast food industry.
Plant Power recreate all your favourite foods of pre-vegan times without hurting any animals, including breakfast muffins, shakes, fries, and stacked burgers.
Not only are Carla and Marco dear friends of mine, they are also bloody talented food creators. Their pie and mash outlet in Camden, London is unquestionably one of the best places to eat on this planet.
Crispy pie shells, hot savoury fillings, creamy mash, and decadent gravy will be your reward if you make the effort to visit the shop. I would eat there every day if I could.
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Napfényes Étterem (Budapest, Hungary)
During my first visit to this Hungarian restaurant and gourmet bakery, I almost started crying from the pure joy. Seriously. It was an intensely emotional experience for me.
Traditional Hungarian cuisine turned vegan by their impossibly talented chef makes this the finest vegan restaurant in Europe. The glass cases near the restaurant’s entrance are piled high with pastry items that cannot be bettered in my opinion.
Imagine traditional Italian food bursting with flavour. Imagine gnocchi. Imagine creamy tiramisu. Fried pasta. Ravioli. Now imagine this all done vegan.
So What? is the restaurant of your dreams if you adore Italian food. I was so shocked at how utterly delicious everything was during my visit, I kept pinching myself to make sure it wasn’t a dream.
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Doomie’s Home Cookin’ (Hollywood, United States of America)
Imagine being the happiest you can be. Imagine your happiest of happy places. Where do you see yourself?
When I close my eyes and think happy thoughts, I picture myself sitting at a table in Doomie’s with a vegan chicken basket in front of me and a jumbo soda off to the side.
Comfort food rarely comes more delicious than at Doomie’s.
I’ve long been singing the praises of the vegan food scene in Mexico City and it certainly isn’t slowing down.
Vegan bakeries, restaurants, cafés, and events are popping up all over the Mexican capital.
One of the newest additions is Naan Mexico, a vegan Indian restaurant located in the Santa María la Ribera neighbourhood.
Located on the side of Parque Santa María la Rivera – San Cosme (a small park and square just a one minute walk from San Cosme Metro station), the restaurant is a casual space with bright paint and a pleasant view of the square.
If you have been toying with the idea of visiting Mexico City but need an extra slice of motivation, check out this Instagram post from my feed this week.
Mr Tofu has had a store front in central Mexico City for a few years, but they have just gone and opened a brand new updated version in the trendy Condesa area.
Mr Tofu is not just a chain of vegan stores around Mexico. The company also acts as the leading importer of vegan goods into the country.
The new location at Quintana Roo 145 in Condesa is beautiful.
Freezers are packed solid with meat and dairy alternatives including market leaders Gardein, Follow Your Heart, Tofurky, Daiya, Field Roast, and Beyond Meat.
Check out these gorgeous photos showing the inside and outside of the new Mr Tofu location.
The store isn’t a cafe but they do have vegan hot dogs on heating rollers and they will cook you up a Beyond Burger on a grill which you can then garnish yourself with ketchup, mustard, onions, and jalapeños.
They also have a soft serve ice cream machine!
Mr Tofu already has multiple location spread around Mexico with many more to follow in the next few years.
You can see the exact location of the new Condesa location thanks to Google Maps and be sure to follow Mr Tofu Condesa on Instagram.
Mexico has certainly been stepping up when it comes to vegan cuisine.
Most major towns and cites have at least one or two vegan eateries, mainstream supermarkets are bursting with plant-based alternatives, and there is even a monthly vegan food fair in Mexico City.
But in even bigger news, Mexico now as a vegan restaurant chain called VEGAN INC.
VEGAN INC was founded a few years ago by Chef Andres in the northern city of Monterey, the capital of Nuevo León. Branching out from there, he soon opened a second location in the upmarket Mexico City neighbourhood of Polcano.
Andres crafted a sophisticated menu that combines traditional Mexican flavours, international cuisine, and the latest vegan food advances.
I was recently invited to a sneak preview of the menu at the third VEGAN INC location on Avenida Revolución in San Angel, positioned in the south of Mexico City.
The food was sensational.
Before you scroll down to enjoy the view, I’m thrilled to also tell you that VEGAN INC have TWO MORE restaurants opening over the next few months.
Locations four and five will be in the cities of Puebla and Guadalajara.
That’s correct, friends. Mexico has a vegan restaurant chain that is soon to boast five locations spread around the country. Now that’s some impressive progress.
Preview menuStrawberry and agave syrup limeadeGinger and agave syrup limeadeFondue selection of croutons, grapes, and broccoliMushrooms marinated in lime juice and chile served with chipotle and avocado mayosDry noodles served with almond ricotta, avocado, and dehydrated crackerAvocado, beetroot, hummus, and radish stackMushroom taco served with moleBBQ BurgersChocolate cake (with carrot cake in the background)
Gorgeous new vegan bakery VeganeríaLe Muf is hosting another spectacular pop up dining event and you need to book tickets now!
This is set to be an afternoon starring a delicious menu of 100% vegan food served in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.
Your ticket costs 500 pesos and includes:
Two main courses.
A dessert
Flavoured water of the day or beer plus a mezcalito (a mezcal digestif)
This special event is taking place on Saturday June 29 between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The secret location in Colonia Escandón will be announced when you confirm your booking.
To book, you need to send a direct message to Le Muf via their Instagram or Facebook page. You will then be given instructions on how to make payment via bank deposit.
Would you like to read about the menu?
Mediterranean salad of vegan mozzarella, arugula, olive and basil and Provençal herbs
“Lobster” with Mediterranean sauce featuring wild olives, basil, sundried tomato and palm heart “squid”
Taco Baja California: fried oyster mushrooms Baja California style in black corn tortilla, purple cabbage, homemade veganesa and salsa
Almond ricotta cheesecake with passion fruit coulis and meringue crumble
All food is made with seasonal, local and organic ingredients. The space in which it will take place is part of the experience as each smell, colour, and sound are specially designed for that day. It is a place to share time with people from the vegan community who have a special interest in food.
Our duty as compassionate people is to not just refrain from eating and wearing animals, but to also support independent business owners who are doing their best to promote veganism.
Shaya and Julia, a Mexican-French couple, are opening a permanent home for their Café Vegetal coffee and cake business and you can be a part of this huge adventure.
Ever since they met, Shaya and Julia have shared the same dream of having a place to showcase their passion for coffee and vegan food (especially desserts!). After one year of offering their products in markets and bazaars, the project has grown and they have decided to venture into the opening of their first store.
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Just like anywhere on the planet, opening a vegan business in México City costs money so we all need to come together to get this new venture over the line.
Café Vegetal is running a Kickstarter campaign to help cover some of the costs associated with launching in México City and you can throw a few pounds, dollars, or pesos their way.
Click here to donate and to check out the rewards.
With just under two weeks remaining of the campaign, Café Vegetal need just over £800. Let’s help them get there!
Every single vegan in Mexico City knows all about the incredible food served at Por Siempre Vegana Taquería, but not everybody is familiar with their weekend brunch.
The vegan taco restaurant is my favourite place to eat in the Mexican capital but for some reason brunch had also passed me by.
I corrected that mistake today when Gil and I visited. I can’t believe I left it this long!
Everything was truly delicious.
The French toast served with fresh fruit set the mood and we washed it down with hot chocolate and orange juice.
Our mains were the torta de chilaquiles (a crunchy bread roll filled with fried tortillas, red salsa, onion, coriander, cream, and cheese) as well as the huarache (big tortilla topped with beans, nopales, cream, curd cheese, and seitan steak).
We were both extremely satisfied.
Por Siempre actually has two locations within minutes of each other. The taco stand on the street and the sit cafe style location.
You can get all the direction and opening hours details for both spots on the Por SiempreFacebook page.
Times are tough for independent vegan businesses and they need a lot of support to get started.
This is no more true than in Mexico City and one very special vegan baking company is about to take the leap into opening a permanent store front.
Le Muf is a small 100% vegan company offering artisan, creative pastries of the highest quality.
The business started three years ago in a home kitchen, baking orders for friends and acquaintances, and eventually transitioned into making food and desserts for events, bazaars, festivals, and coffee shops.
Veganería Le Muf has grown a lot recently and it is time to take the big step and move to a professional space, to have a fixed point of business.
If you can support Le Muf by donating even a few pounds/dollars/pesos, you will be helping to put an independent vegan business on the map.
They need to raise about £1,200 to cover opening costs and have already passed £500 with about a week remaining of the campaign.
If you are interested in claiming a reward, Le Muf has created a range of gorgeous notepads, totes, and stickers. Alongside baking classes and food, these rewards are attached to various donation levels.
