Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Vegan in Zihua

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bronson — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 20:13:12 +0000

There is a map on this page.

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jaui — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 18:58:55 +0000

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jr — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 18:30:04 +0000

Corner of Ejido and Cuahuatemoc (forgive my spelling)

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jaui — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 17:14:05 +0000

9/26/2015
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"The one I'm most excited for is Mito Restaurant & Wine Store.
There are 3 menus (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and each one has a vegan section."

@Bronson:
WHERE is "Mitos Restaurante"???

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Elena S — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:48:48 +0000

Carmalita's restaurant is very accommodating when it comes to creating vegan dishes if you are looking for some of the best Zihuatanejo food and most gracious hosts.
Be sure to try some horchata, a cinnamon rice drink available from street vendors or restaurants.
I alway feel I can just live on the guacamole, chips and fresh pico de gallo. The guac in Zi does not have any sour cream mixed in like they do in the states.
I've been almost vegan for years and have never gone hungry in Zihuatanejo. When I travel I do get lax about eggs and dairy. The eggs at Doña Prudencia are so good and that crumbly white cheese they sprinkle over dishes as a seasoning is sabroso; but you would suffer no hardship to go without.

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bronson — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:37:36 +0000

I think this is probably going to be the best advice. I have found several restaurants already, but I'm sure there are more. The one I'm most excited for is Mito Restaurant & Wine Store. There are 3 menus (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and each one has a vegan section.

BREAKFAST

Coconut Milk Yogurt: Homemade Granola Served $ 65.00
Portobello Vegan cake and grilled vegetables $ 60.00
Mexican tofu: Accompanied Beans and Guacamole $ 65.00
Vegan Omelette: With Rajas, mushrooms and Guacamole $ 70.00
Spanish Tortilla: With potatoes, onions and chickpea $ 80.00

LUNCH

Gazpacho Andaluz : Typical and fresh soup of tomatoes, peppers, cucumber $ 55.00
Soy Carnitas tacos (3 per order) $ 55.00
Garlic Mushroom Tacos (3 per order): Portobello Mushroom and Mushrooms $ 65.00
Bean Tacos, Rajas and Squash Blossom (3 per order) $ 55.00
Greek Moussaka: eggplant, potato, Squash, Soybean and Tomato $ 120.00
Jasmine Rice: With lentils, chickpeas, sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onion $ 160.00

DINNER

Hummus: Chickpeas, olive oil and a touch of spice served with Pita $ 50.00
Pumpkin Soup: Roasted Pumpkin Oil and Fine Herbs $ 55.00
Beet and Arugula Salad: tofu, croutons with confit of Kalamata, pine nuts and passion fruit $ 95.00
Greek Moussaka: eggplant, potato, Squash, Soybean and Tomato $ 120.00
Gnoquis di Papa: Soy Sauce Bolognese style $ 120.00
Jasmine Rice: With lentils, chickpeas, sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onion $ 160.00

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bronson — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 13:23:16 +0000

Yeah, I'm definitely planning on checking that out. I'm excited for their food and the possibility of seeing a live performance by Rodrigo y Gabriela.

“Eco-Tianguis Sanka” Beachfront Market in Zihuatanejo Offers Organic Foods, Art and Entertainment

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Charlybby — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:41:15 +0000

We've only ever had steamed tamales in Z, and Sunday's @ La Concha or basketball court, are amazing! Or Saturday tangui by museum! (not the right spelling for this amazing Eco market I'm sure)!!!

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ZihuaRob — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:49:28 +0000

Wow! No honey. That's way too extreme for me. Apiculture is a win-win-win situation for bees, humans and plants. But to each his own (and more for me).

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bronson — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:59:38 +0000

Thanks for all the info! And, yes. I have some travel cards ready for my trip.

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ZihuaRob — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:58:06 +0000

Their "meatless" refried beans are really good. Just ignore the lard that they're fried in.

Very few restaurants cook with lard here anymore that I'm aware of, or else we stopped eating at them years ago, because it has a distinct flavor and I haven't tasted it for years.

But when in doubt, order a tamal!

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el padrone — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:05:09 +0000

Their "meatless" refried beans are really good. Just ignore the lard that they're fried in.

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ZihuaRob — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 23:22:23 +0000

Hello all!

I'm trying to be as prepared as possible for my trip to Zihua in a few weeks. I would appreciate dearly any recommendations for vegan friendly restaurants near Playa La Ropa and Playa La Madera. I'm usually quite efficient in finding everything online, but I'm having a bit of trouble with Zihua. Maybe some of you more familiar might have some clues.

I'll also have a kitchen during my stay, so if there are any grocery stores that might stock more vegan items, like tofu, do let me know!

Thanks very much in advance!

Vegan is no problem here. Many of us eat very little meat anyway. I don't know about the more touristy restaurants that seem to cater to the steak and potatoes crowd, but the more Mexican places will have plenty of veggie dishes on their menus. Places like Tamales "Any", Daniel's, La Katrina, Garrobos and even Café Marina all include on their menus delicious meatless meals. Just ask the waitpersons for help selecting dishes without meats besides salads. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

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OlsenMN — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:31:41 +0000

The big supermarket, Commercial Mexicana, has anything you might want outside of fresh fruit and veg which are much better back behind the Central Mercado. It now has a complete half isle of Organic brands of most everything, and for those who need it a gluten free section and a diabetic section. It has tofu. It had this morning 5 brands of quinoa, six brands of sushi rice, every asian sauce and spice you could want, etc..
As was mentioned we have a wonderful Saturday market from 9 to 2 (NOT by Casa Arcadia for the last year but behind the museum by the school.) It has food to eat prepared by the Copperativa Eco-Vegana and includes raw vegan options along with music and art and wonderful handmade soaps and lotions and much more. I wish it had more organic produce.
There are probably no restaurants that have vegan options on their menu in Zihuatanejo, but if you google vegan travel cards there are many options to print, some free some not) that explain your dietary needs in many languages.

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Helene — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:18:52 +0000

You will be fine. There will always be something and something good.

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allen — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 22:05:54 +0000

Go to the Eco-Tianguis Sanka get together on Saturday mornings by casa Arcadia. The vendors there will be able to steer you in the right direction.

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bronson — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 21:53:12 +0000

Hello all!

I'm trying to be as prepared as possible for my trip to Zihua in a few weeks. I would appreciate dearly any recommendations for vegan friendly restaurants near Playa La Ropa and Playa La Madera. I'm usually quite efficient in finding everything online, but I'm having a bit of trouble with Zihua. Maybe some of you more familiar might have some clues.

I'll also have a kitchen during my stay, so if there are any grocery stores that might stock more vegan items, like tofu, do let me know!

Thanks very much in advance!