What a year of San Juan Capistrano’s menus is worth
~66,000 animals spared
~1.3 million lbs of CO₂e avoided
~73 million gallons of water saved
~2 million sq ft of forest spared
~200,000 plant-based meals
Estimated from 29 restaurants here, using Cowspiracy, The Vegan Calculator, Technomic and Garnett et al., PNAS 2019.
Crisp lentil wafers served with mint and tamarind chutneys (vegan)
Golden pastry filled with spiced potatoes and green peas (vegan)
Crisp potato patties seasoned with chaat spices (vegan)
Vegatarian · A feast of 2 Falafel patties 2 Stuffed Grape Leaves, served with Mousakaa, & Hummus
Cold Appetizer · Fresh eggplant, baked with tomato, onion, and garbanzo beans (served cold)
Hot Mezza · Perfectly fried falafel served ripe tomato, parsley, Lebanese pickles & tahini
vegan ricotta, mushrooms, flatbread, figs, baby arugula, and agave
zucchini, vegan cheese, red pepper, and eggplant
water, sugar, and cocoa
Arrivals · Spiced Jackfruit & Baby Portobello Mushrooms | Shredded Romain | Guacamole | Cilantro | Corn Tortilla Tostada | Vegan Sour Cream | Pickled Red Onion & Poblanos
Sandwiches · Vegan Chicken | Romaine Lettuce | Vegan Parmesan | Croutons | Caesar Dressing | Spinach Tortilla
Steamed White Rice | Roma Tomato Poke | Avocado Cucumber Seaweed Salad | Cashew Dashi | Fried Tofu | Korean Chili Sauce Sesame Seeds Substitute Fresh Ahi Poke
Garden · shallots, thyme, black pepper
Vegetarian Maki Sushi · Cucumber
Nigiri Sushi · Inari
Sandwiches · Cilantro, Julienne Cucumbers, Pickled Daikon &Carrots, Jalapenos, Sweet Chili Sauce, Tofu, Vegan Aioli, Thai Basil, On Panini-Pressed Ciabatta
Deli Sides & Soups · pearl couscous, roasted cauliflower & carrots, Mendo’s signature curry spice vegan
Freshly baked baguette, Sundried Tomato butter · cashew and mushroom sauce, sauteed spinach, roasted broccoli, bread crumbs
Appetizers · roasted brussels sprouts, capers, red bell, caramelized onions, garlic
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 949 661 · micro basil, balsamic
tomatoes, lettuce, homemade dressing, carrots, baguette, and avocado
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
2 Vegetable Spring Rolls w/ Cabbage, Celery, Carrots, Green Onions, Chinese Noodles & Crispy Wonton Wrapper
Veggie Spring Rolls w/ Cabbage, Celery, Carrots, Green Onions, Chinese Noodles & Wonton Wrapper, Extras, Build Your Own
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
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
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)
Artisanal Food · Plant-based. Satisfying. Delicious. Impossible™ Sausage layered with fluffy Just Egg™ and melty vegan cheddar, all between an everything bagel thin. 15 grams of protein. Plant-based. Made without eggs or dairy
Food| Snacks · Simply uses only the highest quality naturally derived ingredients, with nothing artificial. These Peppermint Mints are so minty, we had to say “mint” twice in their name. The recipe includes just three ingredients for a burst of freshness you can enjoy any time, any place. No artificial sweeteners, aspartame-free, gluten-free; Vegan, Kosher, Non-GMO certified
Sidekicks · Carrot, jalapeño, garlic, onion
Flavors – Permanent · Flavour, coconut-based non-dairy frozen dessert. Allergen columns marked: Soy, Tree Nuts
October · Gluten friendly and vegan chocolate cake donut topped with a house-made vegan chocolate glaze
Crispy potato medallions cooked in canola oil
Breakfast Burritos · Homestyle Potatoes, Soyrizo, & Black Beans
Signature Sandwiches and Tacos · Plant based Beyond Burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles with a garlic sauce on a brioche bun. Served with french fries
Candied Pecans, Raisins and Brown Sugar
Zucchini, Carrots, Potatoes
Pasta Tradizionali · Fresh organic diced tomatoes, roasted garlic, basil, EVOO