Explore Austin’s stellar vegan scene, one restaurant at a time!
Although Texas is known for its BBQ and brisket, the city of Austin has an abundance of plant-based fare. After all, Whole Foods got its start in Austin! So whether you’re a native or visitor, you’ll want to check out this list of the best vegan restaurants and food trailers in Austin.
The Beer Plant
Tarrytown
If you can’t already tell by its name, this spot serves a wide range of vegan beer—as well as wine and cocktails! In addition to the beverages, The Beer Plant offers hearty plant-based dishes like Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, Beer Plant Curry, and the Nashville Hot & Crispy Sandwich. Don’t forget to stop by on the weekends to try their brunch dishes, too!
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Vegan Nom
Food Trailer
One thing we love about Austin is its abundance of breakfast tacos. And Vegan Nom is the vegan breakfast taco hot spot! With ingredients like scrambled tofu, housemade chorizo, and sweet potato hash browns, the handhelds are the perfect way to start your day on the right note. Be sure to try Vegan Nom’s other tacos, burritos, and nachos for lunch or dinner.
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Rebel Cheese
Mueller
Rebel Cheese offers an impeccable selection of fifteen housemade vegan cheeses, as well as vegan meats and wines from fellow local businesses. Pick up a block at the shop, join their Cheese Club for a monthly nationwide cheese delivery, or dine in to enjoy their products in droolworthy dishes like the French Dip Sandwich, Caprese Salad, and Sir Loxalot Bagel.
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Arlo’s
Food Trailer
Austinites love this OG vegan food trailer! Serving hearty burgers, tacos, fries, mac ‘n’ cheese, and more, Arlo’s knows a thing or two about vegan comfort food. Fan-favorites include the BBQ Burger, Street Tacos, and Frito Pie. Pro-tip: Add mac to your burger for an extra flavor boost!
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Nissi Vegmex
North Austin
In true Texas spirit, Austin is home to an all-vegan Tex-Mex restaurant! Nissi Vegmex’s menu features all the classics like burritos, tacos, flautas, and nachos. In addition, customers can try more unique fusion dishes like Ramen Birria, Mex-Burgers, and Churro Nachos.
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Lil’ Nonna’s
Food Trailer
Lil’ Nonna’s has you covered for all-things-vegan-pizza in Austin! Their NY-style pies range from classic Cheese and Margherita to crazier flavor renditions like Beeteroni ‘n Cheese and Piña Jalapeño. The food truck also offers gluten-free options and single slices of Sicilian-style pizza if that’s more your speed.
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Casa de Luz
South Austin
Trips to Casa de Luz for an organic, whole food plant-based meal are a longstanding Austin vegan tradition. The community hub, founded in 1991, serves a rotating daily menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The cafeteria-style setup allows customers to pick and choose their faves and enjoy their meal in the company of other like-minded individuals.
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Bistro Vonish
Food Trailer
From brunch to dinner, Bistro Vonish crafts some wickedly delicious vegan dishes! We’re talking about Gluten-Free French Toast, Spicy Seitan Kolaches, Monte Cristos, Spicy Mac & Cheese, and Sweet Potato Arepas, among other satisfying bites.
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Citizen Eatery
Rosedale
This vegan Austin staple serves everything from all-day breakfast to happy hour food and drink specials. So whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy a weekend brunch with friends, a lunch meeting with colleagues, or a romantic dinner for two, Citizen Eatery is the answer.
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Possum Pizza
Food Truck
Calling all thin crust pizza lovers! Possum Pizza makes the vegan slices of your dreams, that you can fold in half and eat like a taco—the right way. In addition to their rad pizza lineup, the food truck also offers Mozz Sticks, Buffalo Wings, Cheezy Bread, and most importantly, vegan ranch!
Courtesy of Possum Pizza
Counter Culture
Food Trailer
In case you missed it, Counter Culture has transitioned from brick-and-mortar to food trailer. The business has embraced its Austin roots with a menu of burritos, bowls, nachos, and mac ‘n’ cheese with vegan queso galore!
Courtesy of Counter Culture
Bodhi Viet
Food Trailer (closed for repairs until September 13, 2023)
A group of local Buddhist nuns came together to launch Bodhi Viet with the mission to spread wisdom and peace through fresh and affordable food. The vegan Vietnamese food trailer offers all the iconic cultural dishes such as banh mi sandwiches, vermicelli noodles, stir-fries, dumplings, soup, and more.
Photo by Max Hoberman
ATX Food Co.
Food Truck
Whether you’re looking for hearty vegan brisket or a light refreshing smoothie to beat the Texas heat, ATX Food Co. has your back! The vegan food truck’s diverse menu includes bites and sips for any time of day, no matter the weather.
Courtesy of ATX Food Co.
The Vegan Yacht
South Austin
The Vegan Yacht sticks to the three main Texan food groups: queso, Frito pie, and burritos. In all seriousness, this food trailer-turned-brick-and-mortar is known in the Austin area for their stellar vegan burritos. Naturally, after reading this, you have to pay a visit to try one. Our work here is done!
Courtesy of The Vegan Yacht
Tellus Joe
Tarrytown
Tellus Joe won the 2023 VegOut Award for Best New Restaurant, so you know they’re legit! This spot, owned by The Beer Plant team, is a vegan coffee shop and cocktail bar—depending on the time you stop by. In addition to beverages, Tellus Joe offers vegan breakfast tacos, pastries, and other small bites.
Courtesy of Tellus Joe
