Mexican food is one of the most popular cuisines; however, vegetarians may find it difficult to order without knowing what's in each dish. There are many meals that can be made with vegetables instead of meat, such as vegetable tacos and burritos. Here are some tips for ordering vegetarian meals at Mexican restaurants. 

What You Can Eat

There are many common ingredients that are used in Mexican cuisine that are both vegan and vegetarian. These include beans, rice, potatoes, corn tortillas, and avocados, to name just a few. Additionally, one serving of beans has 7 grams of protein, which is almost the same as an ounce of meat, so you won't have to sacrifice nutrition.

Many Mexican dishes can be made vegan by removing the cheese; others can be made vegetarian by replacing the meat with beans. You may need to ask for ingredients to be swapped out, which most Mexican food establishments are happy to do for you. 

How to Order

Here are some tips for ordering vegetarian options at Mexican restaurants:

• Ask for no meat or fish and ask for beans instead of meat.
• Request to have vegetables cooked separately from any other ingredients.
• Ask for rice or tortillas on the side.
• Request extra chips, salsa, and guacamole if they are not already included with your dish.
• Enquire if a menu option can be turned into a bowl or salad option.

More and more Mexican restaurants offer vegetarian options on their menus, but if there is no vegetarian dish on the menu, then it might still be possible to request a dish without meat or order off-menu items, like a burrito with veggies only. Don't be afraid to ask about options you don't see on the menu. 

If you want to try out delicious Mexican vegetarian options, make a trip to Crazy King Burrito. Since 2012, they have shared Mexican food favorites made with authentic ingredients made fresh daily with happy customers in the Montgomery and Greene Counties of Beavercreek, OH. Call them at (937) 912-9075 or visit them online to learn more.