As with many ethnicities, food is an essential part of Mexican history and culture with its own techniques, ingredients, and recipes that have been handed down for centuries. While many Mexican dishes are not traditionally plant-based, today there are plenty of Latinx chefs and food bloggers who’ve taken it upon themselves to veganize the foods that they’ve known and loved since childhood. Here are some of our favorite creators to follow and the recipes we enjoy most.
Pozole by Dora’s Table
Pozole is a stew traditionally made with hominy, which is a type of dried corn, meat, and other vegetables. This version by Dora Stone of Dora’s Table was adapted from her grandmother’s recipe and uses jackfruit in place of meat. We top ours with some corn chips for crunch.
Elote Entero by Neto Craves
Elote entero, or “whole corn,” is a street food typically served with queso fresco, chili, lime, and mayonnaise. Neto uses vegan butter and Gochujang paste in his version and offers tons of suggestions for other salsas and toppings.
Tex-Mex Tortilla Soup by Eddie Garza
Eddie Garza is a Mexican-American vegan chef whose work focuses on reforming food systems in Latinx communities. His recipe for Tex-Mex Tortilla Soup was inspired by the one his grandmother made for him as a child and calls for oyster mushrooms in place of chicken.
