Texas and Fort Worth are known for their barbecue. But fear not, our vegetarian and vegan loving fans, there are plenty of options for you to dine out in Cowtown. While barbecue restaurants have been booming across the area, so have vegetarian and vegan places. And for our friends who prefer no meat, there’s no shortage of amazing places to eat.
So with the help of Toni Haste, who gave us the idea for this list, here are five vegetarian and vegan places you might want to try out during your stay in Fort Worth.
Spiral Diner
1314 W Magnolia Ave,
Fort Worth, TX
Spiral Diner has only been serving up vegetarian dishes since 2002, but don’t let that fool you. The diner has now grown to three locations: Dallas, Denton and Fort Worth. And better yet, the Fort Worth location is just a couple of miles away from WordCamp DFW. Oh, and the food is amazing.
“Fort Worth’s quintessential, vegan eatery. Offering healthy, delicious vegan-friendly options like: Spicy, Buffalo Chik’n Nachos, Tofu Scrambles, Pancakes, the ‘Ate’ Layer Burrito, and so much more,” Haste said. “This is a home-town favorite since 2002 and a popular dining spot for veggie and meat eaters alike (though you won’t find any animal products here).”
Rodeo Goat
2836 Bledsoe & Currie
Fort Worth, TX
Don’t let the name fool you; Rodeo Goat is a great place to dine on vegetarian food. Yes, they do serve your more traditional meat burgers, but they offer great vegetarian options that rival their meat brethren. Oh, and it’s location in west Fort Worth is just down the road from WordCamp DFW.
“With over 20 different gourmet burgers (that can be ordered veggie or quinoa patty) and an impressive craft beer selection, Rodeo Goat is a spot not to be missed,” Haste said.
Planet Sub
411 W. 7th St., Ste #100
Ft. Worth, TX
Like Rodeo Goat, Planet Sub offers a menu that’s primarily dominated by meat. But don’t let that get you down. The salads and vegetarian options the restaurant offer are just as good, if not better, than their meat options.
“Offering 4 different gourmet, veggie friendly sub sandwiches including: the Veggie Grinder, the Veggie, the Meatless Masterpiece, and the Tempeh Parmesan,” Haste said.
Lili’s Bistro
1310 W Magnolia Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Lili’s Bistro also offers meat options, but offers great vegetarian food as well. They have a whole section of their dinner menu devoted to vegetarian options. But be warned, if you want to stop by for dinner, you’ll likely need to make a reservation to make sure you get in.
“Bistro is fair with generous, tasty menu options including the Quinoa Stuffed Poblano and Big Tempeh Street Tacos, and more,” Haste said. “Separate lunch and dinner services. Great atmosphere, with occasional live music.”
Velvet Taco
2700 W 7th St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Who doesn’t love tacos in Texas? Velvet Taco specializes in making unique tacos that you likely won’t see anywhere else. And that includes vegetarian tacos. And all of their food is made from scratch, which gives it that great fresh taste. And the best part? It’s just down the road from WordCamp DFW.
“One of DFW’s favorite taco spots,” Haste said. “Vegetarian options include the famous: Nashville Hot Tofu, Fried Paneer, and Falafel. Open til’ the wee hours of the morning most days.