Tacos, Lucha Libre, and Mexican Truffles: A Vegan Guide to Mexico City

About this episode

This episode explores why Mexico City is emerging as a top destination for vegan travelers.

Is Mexico City the new vegan capital of the world? In this episode of the Veggies Abroad podcast, host Rebecca Gade Sawicki is joined by her "part-time travel partner" Matt to recap their recent adventure through the vibrant, high-altitude streets of CDMX. While cities like London and Berlin often steal the plant-based spotlight, Mexico City is a heavyweight contender with over 100 fully vegan restaurants and a deep-rooted connection between veganism and social activism. Rebecca and Matt dive into why this city should be at the absolute top of your travel list—from the "European vibe" of the architecture to the mind-blowing culinary creativity that left them (literally) full to bursting. Whether you're a seasoned vegan traveler or just looking for the best tacos on the planet, this episode is your roadmap to navigating one of the world's most expansive and delicious cities. Check out more vegan travel guides and planning resources at: VeggiesAbroad.com

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Gade Sawicki

Guest: Matt

Topics covered

• vegan travel
• Mexico City
• culinary creativity
• social activism
• vegan restaurants

Keywords

• vegan
• Mexico City
• tacos
• Lucha Libre
• vegan restaurants
• travel guide
• culinary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Veggies Abroad

Places: Mexico City

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