Winner: Plantaquería
124 Broadway
plantaqueria.com
Rooted in a grassroots vegan tamale company founded in 2020 by Sofia Maria Renteria,
Plantaquería is a fairly new addition to the lower Broadway corridor. Although parking woes
have long troubled this downtown stretch, destinations such as Saveurs 209, La Boulangerie and
Alamo Antique Mall have made it worth the hassle — and the area boasts a vintage vibe that
evokes a classic movie set. Occupying a sunlit corner that once hosted the downtown location of
Twin Sisters Cafe, Plantaquería serves up “plant-based versions of the Mexican foods we grew up
loving.” Among those health-conscious offerings are breakfast tacos made with soy chorizo,
jackfruit and vegan cheese; quesadillas and tortas stuffed with portobello mushrooms and other
plant-based proteins; scratch-made aguas frescas; and hearty sides spanning from street-style
corn to charro beans — charmingly served in compostable coffee cups.
2. Hash Vegan Eatery
5007 S. Flores St.
(210) 332-9244
instagram.com/hash.veganeats.sa
3. Viva Vegeria
1422 Nogalitos St.
(210) 465-9233
facebook.com/myvegeria
This article appears in Jul 23 – Aug 6, 2025.