Open until midnight, Budgie’s is for those who get Mexican cravings after sundown — vegetarian Mexican cravings that is. The usual rice, beans, veggies, guac and salsa are all there to choose from, with options to add tofu, tofurkey or roasted potatoes. And they’re licensed too, so you can enjoy a cold cerveza with your meal.
The only counter-service restaurant on this list certainly deserves the spot. This quirky takeout bar brings disparate groups together – from tech office workers to tourists, artists and skateboarders – with its robust and hearty vegetarian-only tacos, quesadillas, nachos and burritos the size of babies. Moody staff and cheeky menu items like “the Poser” provide food for thought as you much your tofurky sausage, veggie ground round or beans, beans, and more beans.
This vegetarian Mexican restaurant is a great place for lunch on the go or late night snacks. It offers burritos, tacos, and more, as well as beer on tap, cider and simple margaritas. Staff refresh the bathroom walls every few months with visually unique designs such as Jackson Pollack-esque paint splatters or rows of playing cards, to name a few examples.