vegeats

Rancho Santa Margarita

What a year of Rancho Santa Margarita’s menus is worth

An estimate. 22 restaurants here serve a vegan main, and 21% of the mains on their menus are ones a vegan can order, so about 779 vegan meals a day are ordered in place of a meat meal.

about 1,800,000 lbs of CO₂e kept out of the air

about 100,000,000 gallons of water saved

about 2,800,000 sq ft of forest spared

about 94,000 animals spared

about 280,000 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.

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Natraj's Indian Bistro

Indian · 22205 El Paseo
  • Almost certainlyNatraj's Mixed Green Salad (VG, V, GF)
  • Almost certainlyAssorted Vegetable Pakoras (VG. V)

    Golden fried & seasoned fresh vegetables

  • Almost certainlyOnion Bhaji (VG, V)

    Grated onion fritters

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Mimi Garden

Chinese · 30451 Avenida de las Flores Unit E, 92688
  • VeganRose-Flavored Red Bean Buns

    rose flavoring, red bean paste, and bread dough

  • VeganSalt and Pepper Tofu

    tofu, and salt and pepper seasoning

  • VeganSpicy Noodles with Sesame Sauce

    spices, sesame sauce, peanut sauce*, and noodles

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Nami Sushi Bar

Japanese · 22245 El Paseo
  • Almost certainlyGrilled Veggie Roll

    In: cucumber, avocado, asparagus Out: Grilled Zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant

  • Almost certainlyAvocado Roll
  • Almost certainlyCucumber Roll
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Sajj Street Eats

Mediterranean · 22245 El Paseo
  • VeganVegan Gluten Free
  • VeganFalafel

    From scratch using only the freshest ingredients (vegan)

  • VeganVegan Plate

    Plate comes with Falafel, turmeric rice, pita bread, sumac cauliflower, eggplant ragout, garbanzo beans, hummus, garlic spread, diced pickles, mixed greens, balsamic vinaigrette, tahini sauce, cilantro mint chutney, and hot peri peri sauce

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Lakeside Chinese Cuisine

Chinese · 29880 Santa Margarita Pkwy
  • VeganAssorted Vegetables (Early Bird Special)

    broccoli, snow peas, water chestnuts, napa cabbage, carrots and mushroom

  • VeganAssorted Vegetables (Lunch)

    broccoli, snow peas, water chestnuts, napa cabbage, carrots and mushroom

  • Almost certainlyChop Suey Vegetables (Early Bird Special)

    Sauteed with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, carrots & mushrooms

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Luna Grill

Mediterranean · 30451 Avenida de las Flores Ste A
  • VeganLuna Vida Vegan Bowl

    Housemade falafel served on top of a bed of lettuce with lemon vinaigrette, Greek cabbage, chickpea salad, cucumber and tomato, drizzled with vegan tahini sauce

  • VeganVeggie Kabob Plate

    grilled marinated button mushrooms, yellow squash, onion and bell pepper

  • VeganVegan Bowl
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Moono

Japanese · 22342 El Paseo f2, 92688
  • VeganVegan Ramen

    vegan broth, tofu, noodles, miso broth, green onion, corn, black kikurage, bok choy, and beansprout

  • Almost certainlyWerabi Mochi

    werabi, and mochi

  • Almost certainlyAvocado & Cucumber Roll

    sesame seeds, rice, nori, cucumber, and avocado

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Il Sole La Nuova Cucina

Italian · 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste m
  • Vegan(VG) Capellini alla Checca

    Pasta Tradizionali · Fresh organic diced tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, EVOO

  • Almost certainly(VG) Traditional Bruschetta

    Per Iniziare · Fresh organic tomatoes, basil, garlic EVOO,home-made focaccia

  • Almost certainlyPane

    Zupe E Insalate · Bread basket 3 Focaccetta bread 8 First bread basket is complimentary

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Starbucks

27702 Crown Valley Pkwy (Albertsons -, Mssn Viejo #6552)
  • VeganRolled & Steel-Cut Oatmeal

    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

  • VeganSpicy Falafel Pocket

    Smashed falafel, creamy hummus, roasted red bell peppers, pickled onions and a spicy herb sauce wrapped inside a toasted lavash flatbread. - VEGAN

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Cosmo's Italian Kitchen

Italian · 28562 Oso Pkwy
  • Almost certainlyFra Diavolo

    Spicy marinara, italian herbs & garlic Lunch $17.95 Dinner $19.95

  • Almost certainlyAglio Olio

    Olive oil, garlic & italian herbs Lunch $16.95 Dinner $18.95

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Starbucks Coffee Company

30602 Santa Margarita Pkwy
  • VeganRolled & Steel-Cut Oatmeal

    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

  • VeganSpicy Falafel Pocket

    Smashed falafel, creamy hummus, roasted red bell peppers, pickled onions and a spicy herb sauce wrapped inside a toasted lavash flatbread. - VEGAN

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Hanna's

American · 22195 El Paseo
  • Almost certainlyPaleo Bowl

    organic roasted vegetables, marcona almonds, avocado, mixed greens and champagne vinaigrette

  • Almost certainlyNatural Bowl

    cauliflower rice, sautéed swiss chard + greens, sweet potato, avocado, cucumber, fried chickpeas, baby heirloom tomato, pickled beet, pistachio & tahini-turmeric sauce

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The Stand

American · 22342 El Paseo
  • VeganFalafel Wrap (Vegan)

    crispy falafel, double avocado, cucumber, spring greens, diced red peppers, tomato, red onion, fresh mint, fresh dill, house-made tahini sauce, wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla, and served with extra tahini sauce on the side

  • VeganVeggie Bliss (MODIFIED TO VEGAN)

    veggie patty (quinoa, brown rice, carrots, pea protein, corn, black beans, scallions, and spices) guacamole, pickled red onion, on a un-buttered wheat bun. (Be sure to specify no pepper jack cheese, crispy onion strings, sweet chili aioli, and no butter on bun)

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Jack in the Box

American · 28592 Oso Pkwy
  • VeganHash Brown

    All Day Breakfast · No breakfast is complete without golden brown, perfectly crisp, amazingly delicious hashbrowns. Remember the hashbrowns. Always

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Celinda's

Mexican · 29870 Santa Margarita Pkwy
  • Almost certainlyChile de Arbol

    Made Fresh Daily

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Spikes Fish House

American · 30465 Avenida de las Flores
  • VeganSpike's Salad

    Tomato, Shredded Carrots, Cucumbers, Roasted Corn, and Avocado Over Mixed Greens

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Baskin-Robbins

American · 22461 Antonio Pkwy Suite A145
  • VeganNon-Dairy Jamoca® Chip

    Flavors – Permanent · Flavour, coconut-based non-dairy frozen dessert. Allergen columns marked: Soy, Tree Nuts

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The Blind Pig Kitchen and Bar

American · 31431 Santa Margarita Pkwy
  • Almost certainlyPlantation S.F. Pineapple

    A blend of light and dark rum that are both infused with Victoria pineapples. The result is a rich and delicious pineapple flavored rum with hints of clove