Riviera Maya Vegan guide

In general, it can be said that it is easier to find restaurants with vegan offerings in the state of Quintana Roo than in many other regions. This is probably due to the fact that the state and especially its capital, Cancún, are extremely touristy. Here is a little Riviera Maya Vegan guide.

Riviera Maya Vegan guide: Puerto Morelos

The almost 10,000 inhabitants town about 18 miles south of Cancún’s airport is also quite touristy, but still far more relaxed than Cancún.

Vegan dining: Puerto Vegan – Siempre Sano (Av. Niños Heroes) – Changing lunch menu and vegan ice cream. The owner cooks different dishes every day and you can choose which ones to put on your plate. Mexican cuisine, completely vegan. Cash only. Open from approximately 12- 5 pm. Other restaurants with vegan options are hard to find in the place.

Riviera Maya Vegan guide: Tulum

This destination is much praised for its spectacular ruins and great beaches. Built for tourists, especially those who want to do yoga on their private beach and head out the door in between shopping in small boutiques. The vegan offer is quite large due to “alternative” tourism masses, especially in the area on the beach and on the way there (coming from the center). In town, there are also a few completely vegetarian restaurants and a few more with vegan options (e.g. burgers) on the menus of other restaurants. You can find these quite quickly by walking through the small streets. For example, La Hoja Verde (Av. Tulum Manzana 2 Lote 1 Local 2, corner of Calle Beta) has a pretty good selection of vegan dishes on the menu. Also a plus is the small integrated store (a few shelves), which offers a few vegan products, such as plant-based milks.

Laguna Bacalar

A little further south and inland Quintana Roo – and accordingly a little further away from the tourist stream – lies Laguna Bacalar. The highlight of the place is definitely the lagoon and here you can spend a few days swimming, stand-up paddling or on a rented boat and in the water. There are also a few smaller Mayan ruins in the area.

This small town also offers vegan options, though fewer than Tulum. One of them is all the more fantastic for it and was one of our absolute favorites during our trip. The Mango y Chile (Av 3, seen from the main square to the left of the Fuerte San Felipe) has only a tiny menu with vegan burgers, a few nibbles (some raw) and delicious smoothies, but each of the dishes is perfectly balanced in taste. In particular, the homemade burger patties are fantastic. Together with homemade salsas and terrific burger patties, the burgers on offer are accordingly far more than just any fast food. Definitely give them a try! On the main square, in December, find a small food truck with vegetarian-vegan offer.