QUERÉTARO was not an obvious destination when searching for places to stay in Mexico, it wasn't on my bucket list or radar for that matter but it came up some how and I thought I'd give it a shot since it seems to be very vegan friendly, very easy to find organic food and wholesome natural products, with many stores, restaurants and farmers markets. However it all comes with a price tag, being a more affluent part of Mexico, but apparently that also makes it relatively safe and clean.
Just down the road from where I'm staying is a vegan place called Tacogreen
Location:
442 747 3776
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rzEjRxEiBbThffyb6
As the name suggests they make tacos but also an amazing homemade vegan burger, with potatoes mixed in spicy sauce, served with a few other kinds of sauces and jalapeños, thats Mexico full of flavor 🌶 🌶 🌶
It also came with homemade lime juice total price $180 pesos which is about $10 usd
These unknown fruits were being sold on the street the guy want $35 for a bag, they seemed fresh and always like trying new things, however they were a bit acidic and turned my stomach, a huge stone inside them too.
This sandwich was made back at the airbnb with ingredients brought from the natural stores, taro root chips have been a little addiction of mine, something I've never seen anywhere before.
A trip Mexico wouldn't be complete without trying the local chocolate, this isn't as raw as you can find straight from the farm but it has been processed with coconut and tempered to create a more palatable finish.
Then my veggie haul from the organic farmers market called Bosque de Agua
Location:
Tianguis Orgánico Bosque de Agua Querétaro
https://maps.app.goo.gl/v3nCFhXxr2sMPoqNA
I didn't keep track of the total but I think i spent at least $1000 pesos which is around $50 USD hopefully it lasts me the week 😋
More meals made with the veggie haul, the homemade Kimchi was a nice addition, a much needed prebiotic and cost about $50 pesos $2.5 USD which I found to be quite reasonable since I've seen kimichi sold for alot more.
And another meal... the asparagus and oyster mushrooms 😋 made me feel like I was back in Spain, tbh the climate here isn't that different, its drier and cooler up here at 1800 metre above sea level, so the food available is different to being in the beach towns.
Some dry goods i brought from Nemitia sano y eco
Location: Nemitia: Sano y eco
442 723 0296
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CigUXdstuEy2rCFv5
The bread is really good and seems to be delivered fresh on Mondays.
The downside is, it isn't clear if these products are organic, which isn't always necessary because you can have organic products without the certification but what was concerning was when I asked if it was organic the shop assistant didn't know.
Another organic and zero waste shop called Cul & Cul
Location: Cul&Cul
442 202 2328
https://maps.app.goo.gl/6etyTK8M217C37oB6
I loved this store it has a huge selection, and a restaurant downstairs (altho not vegan but they do make delicious smoothies!) This is also where I brought those taro chips $25 pesos for a small bag, they also sell hummus for $100 pesos which is pretty pricy compared to Europe prices but I think its because chickpeas and tahini are also more expensive here, still it was worse it because it was so frickin tasty, sometimes you got to treat yourself. And I have certainly been pigging out here in Querétaro, if your vegan, organic or health food freak you will love this city!
If you have any other questions about Querétaro let me know in the comments below! :)