On Taco Day 2026, Mexico City is celebrating not only its traditional flavors but also the rise of vegan tacos, with several taquerías offering innovative plant-based versions of classics like pastor, suadero, and chicharrón. These spots prove that vegan tacos are no longer a niche trend but a vibrant part of the capital’s culinary scene.
Vegan Taquerías to Try in CDMX
- Gracias Madre Taquería Vegana (Roma Norte)
Address: Tabasco 97B, Roma Norte, CDMX
Known for its vegan pastor tacos, made with marinated soy or seitan, replicating the spices and textures of traditional trompo-style meat. - Por Siempre Vegana Taquería (Roma Norte)
Address: Manzanillo 18, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX
A cult favorite offering suadero vegano, crisped on the griddle with smoky flavor. Also serves vegan pastor, chorizo, and chicharrón. - La Pitahaya Vegana (Roma Norte)
Address: Querétaro 90, Roma Norte, CDMX
Famous for its pink tortillas made with hibiscus or beetroot. The standout is the cauliflower al pastor taco, balancing acidity and spice. - Veganiztlan (Narvarte Oriente)
Address: Dr. José María Vértiz 727B, Benito Juárez, CDMX
Specializes in vegan guisados tacos, rotating daily with hearty, home-style flavors. - Alguito Vegano (Condesa)
Address: Zamora 172, Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX
Offers a vegan Ensenada taco with crispy battered cauliflower, avocado, pico de gallo, and special dressing. - Mictlán Antojitos Veganos (Narvarte Poniente)
Address: Luz Saviñón 1354, Benito Juárez, CDMX
Focuses on reinterpreting traditional Mexican street food with plant-based ingredients.
The Bigger Picture
- Vegan tacos in CDMX are not imitations but reinterpretations, using local vegetables, spices, and creative techniques.
- They have become a mainstay of the city’s food culture, appealing to both vegans and curious food lovers.
- Taco Day now celebrates diversity: from meat-filled classics to colorful, plant-based innovations.
Source: El Universal
