Dining Guide
Updated August 22, 2010
While El Paso does not yet have a vegetarian restaurant, one can still find vegetarian selections at the following places. Most of the restaurants listed here have been Restaurant Hoppers locations. Restaurants marked with V offer vegan choices or can customize a dish for vegans. Vegan dishes are marked with (V). Menu items and their preparation can change quickly, so be sure to discuss your food preferences ahead of time with your server, or better still, call ahead. If you visit a restaurant and find menu changes, we would appreciate your feedback. Also, if you would like to add a restaurant to our list, please e-mail us at dining@vsep.org.
|American | |Coffee Shops and Deli Eateries| |Asian| |Indian| |Italian| |Mediterranean| |Mexican| |Helpful Hints|
American
V Andre’s Pizza
7000 Westwind Dr. 833-0255 Website: http://andrespizza.net/
3233 N. Mesa St. 543-3233
1881 Saul Kleinfeld Dr. 849-0160
Vegetarian and vegan pizza, salads and sandwiches upon request.
V Ardovino's Pizza
206 Cincinnati 532-9483
1879 N. Zaragoza 856-9111
865 N. Resler 760-6000
Website: http://www.ardovinospizza.com/
Vegetarian Sandwich (Vegan on white roll w/o cheese); Joanna's Pizza;
Request vegetarian and vegan pizzas without red sauce (contains anchovies);
salads, desserts
Chili's
7600 N. Mesa St. 585-2001
1421 Airway Blvd 772-2778
1510 Lee Trevino 595-3445
4525 Woodrow Bean 757-3609
Vegetarian Suggestions Website: http://www.chilis.com/EN/Vegetarian%20Menu/Chilis_Vegetarian_Menu_Generic.pdf
Salads and sides, Tomato Basil Pasta, Black Bean Burger
V Denny’s
6650 Montana 772-8085
9567 Dyer St. 751-4015
6144 Gateway East Blvd. 772-1908
11045 Gateway West Blvd. 592-1550
11315 Montwood Dr. 855-8104
4690 Woodrow Bean 751-6344
510 N. Zaragoza 790-0313
Website: http://www.Dennys.com
Boca Burger, Veggie Omelet
Double Dave’s Pizza Works
5610 N. Dessert Blvd. 845-3283
Website: http://www.doubledaves.com/
Specialty pizzas, oven toasted subs, classic veggie
or garlic spinach strombolis, stuffers, salads & desserts
V Greenery Restaurant and Market
750 Sunland Park Dr. (Sunland Park Mall) 584-6706
Website: http://www.gotogreenery.com/
Appetizers, pizzas, salads, pastas, sandwiches,
quiche & crepes. Grilled Eggplant Panini w/o tapenade
Request vegan dishes.
Hudson’s Grill
1770 N. Lee Trevino Dr. 595-2769
Website: http://www.hudsonsgrill.com/
Salads, baked potatoes, Garden Burger
Jaxon’s
4799 N. Mesa 544-1188
1135 Airway Blvd. 778-9696
7410 Remcon Circle 845-6557
Website: http://www.jaxons.com/
Snacks & Starters, soups, side dishes, salads,
Black Bean Burger, Portobello Mushroom Sandwich,
Baked Potato. “Burger patties can be replaced by
portobello mushroom or black bean patty.”
V Nothing But Noodles
Sunland Square
630 Sunland Park 581-9290
Website: http://www.nothingbutnoodles.com/
Pastas, side dishes, salads & desserts
(Tofu or veggies can be substituted in some dishes, ask.)
V Souper Salad
7105 N. Mesa St. 833-5395
8900 Viscount Blvd. 594-6617
Website: http://www.soupersalad.com/
Salad bar, pasta salads, potatoes, soups, breads.
Some items like cornbread and soups are labeled
vegan or vegetarian.
V Sunset Brewery & Pizzeria
4176 N. Mesa St. 532-2700
Soups & salads, wood-fired pizzas,
Traditional white or red pizzas, calzones, Grilled Eggplant Sub.
Request vegan dishes.
Thyme Matters
5857 N. Mesa, #24 585-0309
Website: http://thymematters.com/
Appetizers, salads, pasta dishes
V Veggie Good
3800 N. Mesa St. 544-1321
Website: http://www.veggiegood.net/
Salad bar with pasta salads, potatoes, vegetarian soups
Coffee Shops & Deli Eateries
V The Bagel Shop
3800 N. Mesa St. 532-7070
985 N. Resler, Ste. A 581-7770
10060 Rushing, Ste. 1 751-7099
Website: http://www.elpasobagels.com/index.html
Variety of vegetarian and vegan bagels, veggie sandwich, desserts
V Kinley's House Coffee & Tea
2231 N. Mesa 838-7177
Website: http://www.kinleyshouse.com/
Soy lattes (V), bagels, crepes, Crys Salad (V), Lorraine Salad (vegan w/o cheese),
Japanese Veggie Sandwich , Veggie Noodle Bowl (V)
Asian
V Beijing Lili
4017 N. Mesa St. 577-0888
10501 Gateway West 592-8808
Tofu and Vegetables Menu (V), Vegetable Spring Rolls (V)
Tofu Vegetable Noodle Bowl (V), Beijing Tofu and Vegetable Noodle Plate (V),
Vegetable Fried Rice (V), Vegetables & Rice Noodles (V),
Vegetables and Lo Mein
V Japanese Kitchen
4024 N. Mesa St. 533-4267
Vegetables and tofu dishes, fried rice, white rice (V)
(Vegans ask that dishes be cooked with oil instead of butter.)
V Moon Day
6600 N Mesa St, #501 587-7115
Healthy & Tasty Tofu and Vegetable menu items are all vegan, Mixed
Vegetable Noodle Plate (V),Tofu and Vegetable Noodle Plate (V),Vegetable
Lo Mein (V), Vegetable Dumpling, Tofu and Vegetable Pan-Fried
Noodles (V),Tofu Family Style (V), Vegetable Fried Rice w/o egg (V)
V Pei Wei Asian Diner
Westside -- The Promenade
7500 N Mesa St, #101 581-8340
Eastside -- Las Palmas Marketplace
1325 George Dieter Dr, #K 591-2006
Website: http://www.peiwei.com
Vegetable Spring Rolls, Edamame, Japanese Teriyaki Bowl (V), a variety of
Signature Dishes with tofu or tofu and vegetables (V), white and brown rice (V)
V Peking Garden
3306 Fort Blvd. 565-9090
1810 Trawood 593-4900
1831 N. Zaragoza 855-2866
Variety of vegetable and tofu dishes (V) (specify w/o oyster sauce).
May request steamed vegetables.
V P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
760 Sunland Park Dr. 845-0166
Website: http://www.pfchangs.com/index.aspx
Vegetarian menu is vegan.
Tofu(V), vegetables(V), rice(V), noodles(V),
spring rolls(V), appetizers(V), sides(V)
V Pho Tre Bein
8838 Viscount Blvd. 598-0166
Website: http://www.photrebien.com
Vegetarian menu is vegan.
Includes a variety of tofu dishes (V), vegetables (V),
Soy meat and Potatoes (V), eggrolls (V), soups (V),
vegetarian crepe (V), springrolls (V)
V Quick Wok
1320 Lomaland Dr.595-0717
1700 N. Zaragoza Rd. 856-9558
Website: http://www.quik-wok.com/
Chinese Mixed Vegetables (V), Broccoli w/Garlic Sauce (V)
Tofu Homestyle (V), Snow Peas & Mushrooms (V), Mapo Tofu (V)
V Saigon Taste
6940 N. Mesa 760-6026
Everything on the vegetarian menu is
vegan except the Crispy or Soft Noodles (egg) with
Tofu and Mushrooms. This menu includes a variety
of tofu dishes (V), Vegetarian Pan Cake (V), Veggie Springrolls (V),
Fried Potatoes and Soymeat (V), veggie soups (V).
V Samurai
7040 N Mesa St, #Q 585-8848
Vegetables and Tofu (V),Vegetable Sushi (V),
Vegetable Tempura (V),Edamame (V), Miso Soup (V)
V Singapore Café
4120 N. Mesa 533-2889
Website: http://www.thesingaporecafe.com/
Vegetarian menu items can be ordered vegan.
Menu includes a variety of tofu dishes and
noodle soup. Some dishes may use eggs or fish sauce,
so be sure to specify your preferences.
V Tara Thai
2606 N. Mesa 533-1300
Website: http://www.tarathairestaurant.com/
Thai dishes can be made with tofu (V) instead
of meat. Salad (V), desserts
V True Thai Restaurant
4309-B Fred Wilson Ave. 564-4300
Thai dishes can be made with tofu (V) instead
of meat. Salad (V), desserts
Indian
V India Palace
5380 N. Mesa 833-2245
Website: http://www.indiapalaceelpaso.com/
Appetizers, soups, vegetable dish menu, rice, chef’s specialties,
Biryani and rice dishes, Tandoori breads, extras,
beverages, desserts. Request vegan dishes w/o ghee,
milk or yogurt.
Italian
V Café Italia
6705 N. Mesa 832-0587
Website: http://www.elpasocafeitalia.com/
Salad, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, desserts
Marinara Pizza (V)
V Carinos
1201 Airway 778-7771
675 Sunland Park Dr. 581-7042
Website: http://www.carinos.com/page/home
Pizza, variety of vegetarian pasta dishes, desserts,
Special order whole-wheat penne pasta with marinara or garlic and olive oil (V),
Salad with house vinaigrette and w/o cheese (V),
Special order green beans and spinach cooked in oil (V).
V Pasta Avanti
8001A North Mesa (At Mesa & Crossroads) 875-0002
Website: http://www.pastaavanti.com/menu.html
Vegetarian pasta dishes, Eggplant Parmegiana, desserts
Vegetarian Pizza (vegan w/o cheese); Homemade Bread (vegan w/o butter) and Marinara Sauce (V);
Rigatoni w/ Marinara Sauce (V), Spaghetti w/ Garlic and Olive Oil, Mushrooms or
Marinara Sauce (V), Spaghetti Artichoke Hearts (V);
Garden Salad--Ask for no pepperoni!
V Romano's Macaroni Grill
11885 Gateway West 594-3979
Website: http://www.romanos.com
Variety of appetizers, pasta dishes, salads, desserts,
string pastas with oil and garlic (V), Tomato Bruschetta w/o cheese (V)
Mediterranean
V Al-Zaituna
4172 N. Mesa St. 838-1260
Baba Ganoush, Shish Kebab (V), Fava Beans (V),
Falafel Pita (V) Vegetarian Burger (V),
Vegetarian Sandwich (V), Hummus (V),
Tabouleh(V), Seasoned Potatoes (V),
Vegetarian Plate w/o yogurt (V),
Lentil Soup (V), salad, desserts
V Jerusalem Grill
5360 N. Mesa St., Suite H 231-9600
Wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including
appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts.
Vegans request dishes w/o yogurt.
Spanakopita (V), Falafel (V), Falafel w/ Hummus Sandwich (V)
V Mediterranean Cuisine
4111 N. Mesa St. 542-1012
Website: http://www.mediterraneancuisineelpaso.com/
Vegetarian Platter Menu (request vegan dishes w/o yogurt), Vegetarian Lasagna, Falafel (V) ,
Hummus (V), Tabouleh (V), Fava Beans (V), Pita Bread (V), Stuffed Grape Leaves (V),
Libyan Soup (V), Lentils Soup (V), salads, desserts.
V Sinbad
2716 N. Mesa St. 351-1350
Salads, Falafel Sandwich(V), Falafel w/Hummus (V), Grape Leaves
Stuffed w/Rice (V), Vegetarian Plate (V), Falafel Platter (V), French Fries (V), desserts
Mexican
V Avila’s
6232 N. Mesa St. 584-3621
Boiled Beans (V), rice (V), guacamole (V),
Cheese Enchiladas, Chiles Rellenos
V Casa Jurado
4772 Doniphan Dr. 833-1151
Website: http://www.casajuradoondoniphan.com/
Refried beans; rice(V); tortillas (V)
Spinach Enchiladas; Squash Enchiladas; Enfrijoladas;
Bean or Guacamole Tostadas Tipicas,
Burritos, and Tacos. Vegans request no cheese.
V Forti’s Mexican Elder Restaurant
321 Chelsea 772-0066
Chiles Rellenos, enchiladas,
refried beans, guacamole (V), corn tortillas (V),
Vegans request rice cooked in oil.
V L & J Café
3622 E. Missouri St. 566-8418
Whole Beans (V) Chiles Rellenos, red or green
Cheese Enchiladas, Huevos Rancheros, Guacamole Tacos,
and Burritos (may be ordered w/ or w/o cheese or queso sauce)
V Los Bandidos de Carlos y Mickey's
1310 Magruder St. 778-3323
Tortillas (V), refried beans (vegan w/o cheese),
rice (V), Chiles Rellenos, Bean & Cheese Burrito,
Chile Relleno Burrito, Cheese Enchiladas w/ or w/o sauce,
Caldo de Verduras (V), Cucumber/Pineapple Cocktail (V),
Veggie Chimichanga
Helpful Hints
- Most Italian places serve pasta with vegetarian sauces and a variety of vegetarian pizzas. However, we have chosen not to list those that serve the most cruel of foods--veal. Equally, most steakhouses have good salad bars and serve a variety of veggies, yet we will not list any restaurant that includes “Steak” or other (dead or alive) animal descriptions in their name.
- Watch for “House” dressings and sauces that have meat or fish in them!
- Vegetable soups are frequently made with animal-based stock. Ask!
- Some restaurants cook their grains in beef or chicken broth. In Asian cuisine, fried rice often contains eggs, finely diced pork, chicken or other meats and dishes often contain oyster sauce! Sometimes even items labeled "vegetarian" are served with brown sauce made with beef stock or white sauce made with chicken stock. Also, ask for vegetables to be rinsed in clear broth instead of an animal broth!
- In Mexican cuisine, refried beans, tortillas and tostadas often contain lard, and the Spanish rice is made with chicken stock. Chile sauces are often made with a beef, chicken or or pork base. Ask!
- Only some of the dishes listed here are specified as vegan (V), although additional ones, especially Asian dishes, may very well be. To be on the safe side, always ask your server.
Published by:
The Vegetarian Society of El Paso
6757 Gato Road ~ El Paso, TX 79932
Phone: (915) 877-3030 ~ Fax: (915) 877-2670
E-mail: info@vsep.org ~ www.vsep.org
