36 Vegan Mexican Recipes (2024)

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36 Vegan Mexican Recipes includes loaded burritos, breakfast tacos, spicy enchiladas, savory dips, and much more! These vegan recipes are easy-to-make and sure to please!

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There are 2 things I can eat on a daily basis--

Potatoes AND Mexican food!

Potatoes are great because there are so many ways to prepare them. However, I’ll save those recipes for another post.

I’m here to share some amazing vegan Mexican recipes from protein-packed breakfasts and mains to spicy sides and appetizers.

You're sure to find a new dinner recipe for tonight, or an easy and delicious appetizer for your next Cinco De Mayo party.

Jump to:
  • Breakfast
  • Southwest Breakfast Tacos
  • Easy Breakfast Burritos
  • Mexican Tofu Egg Casserole
  • Vegan Breakfast Tacos
  • Vegan Mexican Sweet Potato Hash
  • Mexican Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
  • Mains
  • Copycat Chipotle Veggie Fajita Burrito
  • Easy Vegan Quesadillas With Homemade Cheese
  • 20 minute Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce
  • Instant-Pot Mexican Quinoa Bowl
  • Healthy Taco Salad
  • Black Bean Enchiladas
  • Jackfruit Street Tacos
  • Roasted Cauliflower Tofu Burritos
  • 7 Layer Vegan Tostadas
  • Slow Cooker Black Bean Burritos
  • Southwest Vegetable Soup
  • Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing
  • The Best Potato Tacos
  • Vegan Taco Salad
  • Black bean burritos with plantains
  • Jackfruit Carnitas Enchiladas
  • Sides, Dips, Appetizers, and More
  • Mexican Street Corn Salad
  • Tex-Mex Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
  • 7 Layer Taco Dip
  • Jackfruit Taquitos with Southwest Dipping Sauce
  • Easy Restaurant Style Salsa
  • Vegan Wonton Taco Cups
  • Vegan Jalapeno Poppers
  • Black Bean Dip
  • Vegan Queso
  • Vegan Tex Mex Egg Rolls
  • Potato Chiles Rellenos
  • Chipotle Guacamole Dip
  • Instant Pot Spanish Rice
  • Vegan Party Favorites
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Breakfast

These vegan Mexican breakfast recipes are sure to spice up your weekend mornings!

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Southwest Breakfast Tacos

These vegan breakfast tacos are perfect for breakfast or brunch. They're loaded with seasoned black beans, tofu scramble, hash browns, and salsa. Top with avocado and a squeeze of lime!

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Easy Breakfast Burritos

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These Easy Vegan Breakfast Burritos are a nice twist to traditional breakfast. Loaded with spices and Mexican flavors and textures, these hearty protein-packed burritos will become a family favorite!

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Mexican Tofu Egg Casserole

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This Vegan Mexican Egg Casserole gets a delicious Mexican flair with layers of roasted potatoes, onion and bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, vegan cheese, and fluffy tofu eggs seasoned with taco spice.

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Vegan Breakfast Tacos

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This recipe for vegan egg and chorizo tacos is not only quick and easy to put together, they also freeze well for make-ahead vegan breakfast tacos any day of the week.

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Vegan Mexican Sweet Potato Hash

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Easy and filling vegan Mexican Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash is great for breakfast or brunch! All made in one skillet.

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Mexican Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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This delicious Mexican Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is full of flavor. Quinoa and tofu cooked with Mexican flavors, topped with creamy avocado, corn, and tomatoes.

Mains

These Mexican-inspired vegan main meals are delicious and easy to make.

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Copycat Chipotle Veggie Fajita Burrito

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Whip up yummy fast food at home in a flash with this easy recipe. Fajita veggies, rice, beans, and salsa, don't forget the guac!

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Easy Vegan Quesadillas With Homemade Cheese

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These warm, melty, cheesy vegan quesadillas are quick to prepare and enjoyed by kids and adults alike!

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20 minute Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce

These vegan tacos are made with seasoned pinto beans mixed with brown rice and topped with a tangy cilantro lime sauce. They're easy to make and ready in about 20 minutes.

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Instant-Pot Mexican Quinoa Bowl

This vegan recipe is loaded with simple ingredients such as quinoa, black beans, frozen sweet corn, and canned fire-roasted tomatoes. Toss everything into your IP for a quick and easy dinner any night of the week!

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Healthy Taco Salad

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This HealthyTaco Salad is quick and easy, loaded with plant-based protein, and full of flavor and texture! The perfect summer weeknight meal.

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Black Bean Enchiladas

These vegan enchiladas are loaded with black beans, corn, and grilled onions mixed with a creamy sauce. They’re easy to make, full of protein, and always satisfying.

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Jackfruit Street Tacos

Go meatless with these delicious vegan jackfruit tacos! They’re filled with shredded jackfruit seasoned to perfection.

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Sweet Potato & Corn Enchiladas with Mole Sauce

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These sweet potato and corn enchiladas are soft, warm, chili-roasted sweet potatoes with pops of corn sweetness, all wrapped up in a fluffy tortilla.

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Roasted Cauliflower Tofu Burritos

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These hearty cauliflower tofu burritos are filled with creamy avocado slices, garlicky roasted cauliflower and baked tofu, all smothered in spicy tomato sauce.

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7 Layer Vegan Tostadas

Vegan 7-Layer Vegan Tostadas are quick and simple to make. They're ready in under 20 minutes! A go-to when I'm in the mood for an easy Mexican meal.

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Slow Cooker Black Bean Burritos

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Slow Cooker Black Bean Burritos and rice are easy and healthy with lots of texture. Just add avocados and black olives to compliment!

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Southwest Vegetable Soup

This vegan southwest vegetable soup can be made in the Instant Pot for an effortless meal. It has a slight kick from the chilies in the tomatoes, and the fire-roasted corn brings a delicious smoky flavor to the soup.

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Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing

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Delicious vegan Mexican chopped salad with avocado dressing makes the perfect lunch salad or an easy side dish to any Mexican feast.

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The Best Potato Tacos

This vegan potato tacos recipe is loaded with seasoned potatoes, refried beans, sauteed bell peppers, and onions and topped with shredded lettuce, cabbage, and diced tomatoes.

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Vegan Taco Salad

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I can guarantee you nobody will miss the meat in this vegan taco salad with lentil walnut meat, black beans, and avocado! It's super delicious and healthy!

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Black bean burritos with plantains

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These savory and sweet burritos are filled with black beans, fried plantains, guacamole, and rice. It’s an easy weeknight meal that feels like an indulgence.

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Jackfruit Carnitas Enchiladas

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Jackfruit Carnitas Enchiladas are sure to be a hit with your whole family! With a few easy steps and shortcuts, you'll have them on the table in no time!

Sides, Dips, Appetizers, and More

Dig into these vegan Mexican recipes!

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Mexican Street Corn Salad

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This vegan corn salad comes together easily making it perfect for parties!

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Tex-Mex Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

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Vegan Tex Mex loaded sweet potato fries are seasoned and topped with vegan cheese, guacamole, cashew sour cream, beans, onion, and corn. Enjoy as a side to share or a main meal.

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7 Layer Taco Dip

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Thisvegan 7-layer taco dipis a must-make! Made of healthy ingredients, but tastes just like the traditional version. A crowd-pleaser for all types of eaters!

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Jackfruit Taquitos with Southwest Dipping Sauce

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Get festive with these vegan jackfruit taquitos. The southwest dipping sauce will have you coming back for more!

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Easy Restaurant Style Salsa

Don’t show up to the party empty-handed. Whip up this restaurant-style salsa in about 5 minutes for a quick and easy appetizer!

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Vegan Wonton Taco Cups

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These delicious taco cups are an easy, fun, unique vegan appetizer you can make with wonton wrappers and your favorite vegan ground meat!

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Vegan Jalapeno Poppers

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These vegan jalapeno poppers are creamy, crispy, spicy, and insanely delicious! This easy appetizer comes together quickly.

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Black Bean Dip

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Making this easy vegan black bean dip is perfect for sharing with others with a plate full of tortilla chips. Serve this dip hot or cold.

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Vegan Queso

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This vegan queso is ready to eat in less than 10 minutes, it tastes so much like the real thing you won’t believe it!

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Vegan Tex Mex Egg Rolls

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These vegan egg rolls are filled with taco tofu, black beans, corn, and cilantro. With vegan avocado buttermilk ranch dip.

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Potato Chiles Rellenos

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This vegan rendition of chiles rellenos is made with creamy potatoes and an eggless batter!

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Chipotle Guacamole Dip

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Smoky Chipotle Guacamole Dip is a great party dip or healthy lunch. The smoky flavor and spice set this dip apart.

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Instant Pot Spanish Rice

Instant Pot Spanish Rice isseasoned with spicessothere's nochopping involved! Enjoy thisvegan ‘Restaurant-Style’rice alongside tonight's dinner!

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  1. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy

    Thank you so much for including my recipe!

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  2. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy

    Thank you for including my recipe!! What a great roundup...love mexican!

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    • Where you get your protein!

      Thanks Anjali! :) Your recipe looks so good!!

      Reply

  3. Linda from Veganosity

    We don't have to wonder about what to make for Taco Tuesday! SO many delicious Mexican options in this roundup!! Thank you for including our burrito recipe.

    Reply

  4. Nico / yumsome

    So many lovely recipes... so little time!

    Thank you for featuring my pico de gallo! xx

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    • Where you get your protein!

      Thank you Nico!! Your pico de gallo is a perfect addition to the round-up! :)

      Reply

  5. Anjali

    what a great roundup! Thanks so much for including my recipe, sharing!

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    • Where you get your protein!

      Thank you, Anjali! Your tacos look amazing!

      Reply

  6. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

    Thank you so much for including my dip! I can eat these all anytime anywhere!

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    • Where you get your protein!

      Thank you, Sophia! Your dip looks like 7 layers of bliss!!

      Reply

  7. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

    Yummy! I love Mexican food so much! Thanks for including my Buffalo Ranch Chickpea Taco Salad.

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    • Where you get your protein!

      You’re not alone Amy! I think I could eat it every day!

      Reply

  8. Mary Ellen | VNutrition

    Oooh so much fiesta food! Everything looks amazing! Thank you so much for including my walnut "meat" tacos in this wonderful roundup!

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    • Where you get your protein!

      Fiesta food for the win! Thank you Mary Ellen!

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  9. Jenn

    It's definitely time for a fiesta!! Thank you for including my Black Bean Taco Salad! Sharing!

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    • Where you get your protein!

      Thank you Jenn! A fiesta is exactly what I had in mind!

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  10. Sam Turnbull

    Woohoo! What a great round up. Drooling all over my keyboard as I look at these :)

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    • Where you get your protein!

      Haha yes, drooling is expected!

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36 Vegan Mexican Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why is Mexico so vegan? ›

Long before the arrival of Europeans, the indigenous peoples of Mexico had a diet primarily centered around plant-based foods. Staple crops like corn, beans, and squash, known as "The Three Sisters," formed the basis of their sustenance.

What Mexican food is plant-based? ›

Major Mexican food staples that define the country's history and character are maize, beans, and chilli peppers…and they are all vegan and easily found in most dishes! Guacamole, salsa, and lime also add depth, flavour, and tanginess to dishes like tacos, chilaquiles, and enchiladas.

Is traditional Mexican food vegetarian? ›

Many Mexican recipes are naturally vegetarian, from the chile rellenos of Puebla to elote, that cheesy grilled corn you'll find on streets around the country. Other vegetarian Mexican foods include enchiladas, quesadillas, tamales, sopa de tortilla, tostadas and flautas.

How to be vegan without cooking? ›

16 No-Cook Vegan Recipes to Beat the Heat
  1. Berry Overnight Oats.
  2. Chia Breakfast Parfait.
  3. Enchanted Smoothie Bowl.
  4. Chickpea Salad Rolls.
  5. Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich.
  6. Rainbow Hummus Sandwich.
  7. Thai Crunch Salad With Peanut Dressing.
  8. Rainbow Salad.
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Which country is mostly vegan? ›

United Kingdom. Compared to all the countries in the world, the UK has the most vegans.

What country is the vegan capital of the world? ›

In fact, Tel Aviv is known as the vegan capital of the world with 400 vegan and vegan-friendly kitchens catering to Israel's veggie loving citizens.

Can you eat corn tortillas on a plant-based diet? ›

Corn tortillas are invariably vegan since they contain nothing but ground up corn. They have a small diameter since, lacking gluten to help them stick together, they would break apart if made too large. The large tortillas used for burritos and quesadillas are made of wheat flour, either white or whole grain.

What is not authentic Mexican food? ›

Check out these seven other Mexican dishes that didn't originate from Mexico.
  • Burritos. Wait, does this mean Los Angeles gets to take credit?! They'll never let us live it down! ...
  • Churro. Mexico, you may want to send China a hand-written 'thank you' letter. ...
  • Tacos al Pastor. ...
  • Salsa. ...
  • Calaveras. ...
  • Rosca de Reyes. ...
  • Fajitas.

What foods do Mexicans actually eat? ›

Food in Mexico
  • Enchiladas. This dish of Mexican cuisine is similar to tacos, but it differs by carrying a lot of cheese and being much spicier. ...
  • Fajitas. To make the authentic Mexican fajitas meat is prepared in tomato sauce, which is rolled in a corn or wheat tortilla. ...
  • Burritos. ...
  • Tacos. ...
  • Pozoles. ...
  • Empanadas. ...
  • Totopos. ...
  • Quesadillas.

What percent of Mexico is vegetarian? ›

Mexico. As of July 2023, 19% of Mexico's population identifies as vegetarian, making it the second country with the highest percentage of vegetarians in the world. Mexico also has 15% flexitarians and 9% vegans.

How to become 100% vegan? ›

Cut out all animal derived ingredients and incorporate lots of whole grains, beans, legumes, tofu, nuts, and seeds for a healthy vegan diet. Swap out all of your favourite non-vegan items for vegan alternatives.

Can you survive only being vegan? ›

With good planning and an understanding of what makes up a healthy, balanced vegan diet, you can get all the nutrients your body needs. If you do not plan your diet properly, you could miss out on essential nutrients, such as calcium, iron, vitamin B12, iodine and selenium.

How to be vegan when you're broke? ›

Staple vegan foods such as oats, lentils, pasta, rice and chickpeas are among the cheapest foods and are in *a lot* of vegan recipes, so should definitely make an appearance on your list. Oh, and avoid shopping whilst hungry.

What percentage of Mexicans are vegan? ›

A new internet study by Buzzmonitor, a platform for the management of social networks in all channels committed to technology and artificial intelligence since 2013, has concluded that 20% of Mexicans identify as vegan or vegetarian, a figure three times higher than the average in the continent (8%).

What culture is most vegan? ›

India. Three of India's major religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism — teach the practice of ahimsa, or non-violence towards all beings. Because of this religious tradition, India has the highest percentage of vegetarians out of all the countries in the world.

Why are so many Jamaicans vegan? ›

Jamaica is a country known for it's prevalence of Rastafarianism. Its followers have a strict “no bone zone” rule when it comes to their eating habits. This means that they are either vegetarian or vegan and tend to follow a “ital is vital” rule.

Can vegans eat Mexican? ›

Since Mexican food is so easy to make, it's harder than most cuisines to screw up. You can usually count on a vegan restaurant to make a tasty burrito even if their falafel sucks. At non-gourmet restaurants serving multiple cuisines, the Mexican offering will usually taste more authentic than the other choices.

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