Where to find vegetarian protein?
by BL 
, Friday, December 27, 2024, 15:21 (682 days ago)
Can anybody help us? Soy, tempeh, etc?
Raíz de la Tierra is also closed 
Thanks!
Where to find vegetarian protein?
by Padrino 
, Rosarito/Zihuatanejo, Friday, December 27, 2024, 16:34 (682 days ago) @ BL
Can anybody help us? Soy, tempeh, etc?
Raíz de la Tierra is also closed
Thanks!
This is sad news. I had always wanted to try their veggie fare but I just never can get myself to visit Ixtapa again. It's only been since before the panademic.
There are numerous vegetarian and vegan options in Zihuatanejo. Make sure you visit the Mercado Eco-Tianguis Saturday morning market next to the elementary school by the pedestrian bridge to Playa la Madera.
My favorite vegan restaurant is Mitos / Entre Zankas which is actually two restaurants. Mitos is a "fine dining" establishment while Entre Zankas is strictly vegan. The chefs are husband and wife. They are both very talented. Check out this previous post.
A great resource for veggie lovers is HappyCow.net. Here is the link to their website with a search of Zihuatanejo.
As I wander about looking for establishments that are popular with the locals, I will inquire as to whether they have or will make vegetarian options. Sometimes the answer is a resounding (and on at least one occasion, a snarky) "No!" Other restaurants will do their best to accommodate. To be honest, if the restaurant is decent, I am a happy camper with rice and beans and tortillas with an optional salad and if they have mole sauce, all the better. (Please pick out the pollo the best you can, thank you very much.) A memorable outing was at the very popular Fonda Doña Licha. Highly recommended!
One of the most accommodating and innovative chefs I have come across in Zihua is Laura at Cherry's on Vicente Guerrero at Altamirano. As I walked by one afternoon, there were fabulous pizzas on displays. I asked if she had any veggie options. She said in fluent English, "You come back tomorrow and I will make you a veggie pizza." Agreed! The next day, I ate the whole 12-inch pizza in one setting. I have taken to buying veggie ingredients and asking her to be creative. I brought a whole cauliflower. Instinctly, she created cauliflower steaks that rivaled the "fine dining" cauliflower steaks I was treated to at a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in San Diego. (Ah, I wasn't paying.) I asked her if she had ever made this before or saw it online. No, she replied, she just used her intuitive skills. I highly recommend. Bring some nopales or mushrooms or Mexican calabacitas or whatever you find that piques your interest in or around the Mercado Municipal.
Buen provecho!
Where to find vegetarian protein?
by BL , Friday, December 27, 2024, 19:04 (681 days ago) @ Padrino
Wow, Padrino! thanks so much for the detailed response!
I am looking for things to cook at home, there is tofu at the Soriana, but few and far between. I remember reading about a store in Zihua, but all my research leads me to a closed store, sigh.
Thank you again!
Where to find vegetarian protein?
by Padrino , Rosarito/Zihuatanejo, Saturday, December 28, 2024, 10:34 (681 days ago) @ BL
I am looking for things to cook at home, there is tofu at the Soriana, but few and far between. I remember reading about a store in Zihua, but all my research leads me to a closed store, sigh.
Cook at home!? Aren't you on vacation? Yes, I think you will need to visit the supermarkets and maybe Sam's Club. The new Chedraui might have more options.
Of course, there are plenty of legumes (bean, garbanzos, lentils, etc.), rice, and mushrooms at the Mercado Municipal. I have never seen soy beans, tofu, or seitan in the venues in and around the Mercado Municipal, though.
Best of luck!
Where to find vegetarian protein?
I am looking for things to cook at home, there is tofu at the Soriana, but few and far between. I remember reading about a store in Zihua, but all my research leads me to a closed store, sigh.
Cook at home!? Aren't you on vacation? Yes, I think you will need to visit the supermarkets and maybe Sam's Club. The new Chedraui might have more options.Of course, there are plenty of legumes (bean, garbanzos, lentils, etc.), rice, and mushrooms at the Mercado Municipal. I have never seen soy beans, tofu, or seitan in the venues in and around the Mercado Municipal, though.
Best of luck!
while i know it is vegan Ruby’s business as a restauranteur to serve food, she might also serve as a great source of information.
Where to find vegetarian protein?
by BL , Saturday, December 28, 2024, 15:59 (681 days ago) @ Curbarn
That is a great idea! We will visit once the amount of people recedes a bit.
Where to find vegetarian protein?
you can easily buy wheat gluten to make seitan. I m not vegetarian, but have purchased it on amazon.com.mx
Where to find vegetarian protein?
by BL , Saturday, December 28, 2024, 15:58 (681 days ago) @ Padrino
Thanks so much! Yes, we've been to the stores, and bought some, but I was wondering if there was a specialty store as well.
agreed, some eating out is needed : )
I'll report back what I learned. Bought some tofu at Chedraui, but it was the only one. Also bought edamame, but still in shells. I also bought garbanzos, lentils, quinoa, hummus, of course beans.
