What a year of La Mesa’s menus is worth
An estimate. 29 restaurants here serve a vegan main, and 20% of the mains on their menus are ones a vegan can order, so about 967 vegan meals a day are ordered in place of a meat meal.
about 2,300,000 lbs of CO₂e kept out of the air
about 120,000,000 gallons of water saved
about 3,500,000 sq ft of forest spared
about 110,000 animals spared
about 350,000 plant-based meals
the average city we cover. Per-day figures from Cowspiracy and The Vegan Calculator, the same ones your profile uses. Restaurant covers from Technomic; the share of vegan dishes actually ordered from Garnett et al., PNAS 2019. Menus say what a city offers, not what was ordered.
rice, pico de gallo, jackfruit carnitas, flour tortilla, chipotle cream, and beans
tomato, fishless fillets, cilantro, chipotle cream, cabbage, baja style tortilla, and avocado
vegan mozzarella cheese, taco tortilla, onion, cilantro, and birria
papadum spices, and lentil flour
potatoes, onion tomato sauce, himalayan herbs and spices, and cauliflower
lentils, himalayan spices, and himalayan herbs
A veg Asian favorite – aromatic noodles tossed with garden-fresh vegetables and wok spices
Cauliflower florets marinated, crisp-fried, and glazed in a tangy Indo-Chinese sauce
Mix veg ball tossed into aromatic sauce and served
spices, parsley, onions, garlic, and chickpeas
tomatoes, parsley, onions, olive oil dressing, lemon juice, fine dried mint, and cracked wheat
tomatoes, smoked eggplant, red peppers, olive oil, lemon, and eggplant
zucchini, tomato, and onion
pita bread, greek salad, and falafel
vegan eggs scrambled, vegan cheese, soy chorizo, corn tortillas, and avocado
vegan scrambled eggs, soy chorizo, sauteed vegetables, potatoes, and avocado
fresh fruit
vinegar brine, onions, jalapeños, and carrots
lime juice*, grilled onions*, and fried jalapeño peppers
avocado
tomato sauce, spaghetti, italian peeled tomatoes, and basil
tomato sauce, rigatoni pasta, and italian herbs
sweet peppers, eggplant, and bread
A refreshing blend of strong citrus lemon with a slight floral sweetness, just like a fresh Meyer lemon from the tree
Classic creamy vanilla flavor, made with Oatly! for a smooth and dairy-free treat
The perfect combination of rich chocolate and sweet marshmallows enhanced with nutty almond notes are blended to create your new favorite vegan flavor!
kung pao sauce, and cabbage
vegetables, rice, and mango
fried glutinous rice dough, sweet red bean paste, and sesame seeds
strawberries, grapefruit juice, and bananas
strawberries, peaches, bananas, and apple juice
parsley, garlic, celery, carrot, and beet
Cocteles De La Casa · serves 3-4 people, olmeca altos blanco paloma served with seasonal fruits, chamoy, tajin
Zero Proof & Frescas · lyre's non-aloholic agave spirt, watermelon, lime, tajin
Zero Proof & Frescas · perrier, lime, salt
Organic bok choy, bean sprouts, organic carrots, organic green onion, bunashimeji mushrooms, organic broccoli, organic fresh spinach and kale noodles in vegan, gluten free miso broth. - $24.5
Spicy tofu, avocado, cucumber and gobo roll. Topped with grilled bell peppers, avocado, mango, miso glaze and micro greens
Quick fried organic tofu tossed in teriyaki sauce served with seasonal vegetables and served with steamed rice
Salads · Avocado wrapped in seaweed and rice. (6 pc) (Cooked)
Salads · Fresh cucumber wrapped in seaweed and rice. (6 pc) (Cooked)
Specialty Sushi Rolls · (In) Gobo, avocado, sprouts, cucumber, asparagus (out) lemon. (Cooked)
Appetizers
Or order with other
A blend of rolled and steel-cut whole-grain oats to customize any way you want with a selection of toppings: dried fruit, nut medley, brown sugar, agave or blueberries. –VEGETARIAN
Smashed falafel, creamy hummus, roasted red bell peppers, pickled onions and a spicy herb sauce wrapped inside a toasted lavash flatbread. - VEGAN
A blend of rolled and steel-cut whole-grain oats to customize any way you want with a selection of toppings: dried fruit, nut medley, brown sugar, agave or blueberries. –VEGETARIAN
Smashed falafel, creamy hummus, roasted red bell peppers, pickled onions and a spicy herb sauce wrapped inside a toasted lavash flatbread. - VEGAN
tofu, salt, and pepper
string beans, salt, pepper, and chili
Appetizers
All Day Breakfast · No breakfast is complete without golden brown, perfectly crisp, amazingly delicious hashbrowns. Remember the hashbrowns. Always
Fully Cooked · rice, vegan tuna, avocado, cucumber, seaweed, sesame seeds
Craft · Jalapeño-Infused Cucumber Juice, Mango Purée, Tajín
seasoned vegetables, and rice paper wrapper
All Day Breakfast · No breakfast is complete without golden brown, perfectly crisp, amazingly delicious hashbrowns. Remember the hashbrowns. Always
Crispy potato medallions cooked in canola oil
Vegan patty with green leaf lettuce, fresh tomato, cucumbers, choice of onions, and sweet mustard dressing on a toasted wheat bun. Lettuce wrap available. Note: Grilled onions are not vegetarian. Includes fries and a regular drink
chile tiriados
All Day Breakfast · No breakfast is complete without golden brown, perfectly crisp, amazingly delicious hashbrowns. Remember the hashbrowns. Always