Austin’s plant-based dining scene bursts with creativity, transforming veggie cuisine from simple salads to bold, flavor-packed experiences. Local restaurants like Bouldin Creek Cafe and Acre 41 prove that cruelty-free eating can be both delicious and deeply satisfying.
From Nissi VegMex’s innovative Mexican-inspired dishes to Rebel Cheese’s artisan plant-based offerings, these spots showcase why Austin leads the way in compassionate, inventive dining that appeals to herbivores and omnivores alike.
Discover Austin’s most mouthwatering vegan restaurants now!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Austin
- Acre 41
- Bouldin Creek Cafe
- The Vegan Nom
- Fabrik Austin
- Nissi VegMex
- Community Vegan
- Rebel Cheese
- Casa de Luz
- The Well
Acre 41
What to Expect
West Campus dining destination with elevated American classics
Description
Acre 41 elevates West Campus dining with dressed-up American classics in a contemporary casual atmosphere. The restaurant serves refined comfort food with a modern twist, featuring creative interpretations of traditional dishes. Cocktail-friendly and versatile, it offers daily dining from breakfast through dinner with a specialty weekend brunch menu.
Where: Austin | More Info: Acre 41
Bouldin Creek Cafe
What to Expect
Living wage commitment and community-driven restaurant model
Description
A woman-owned vegetarian and vegan cafe serving scratch-made dishes with a community-focused mission. Standout items include the potato leek omelette, blueberry cornbread, and vegan Tex-Mex queso. The cafe offers both indoor and outdoor patio seating with a commitment to supporting local workers and community causes.
Where: Austin | More Info: Bouldin Creek Cafe
Casa de Luz
What to Expect
Community-driven whole plant vegan dining temple
Description
Casa de Luz serves whole plant, organic vegan cuisine with a profound community-centered philosophy. Their menu features intentionally prepared dishes without processed oils or artificial additives, emphasizing fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients sourced with reverence. More than a restaurant, it's a transformative dining experience focused on holistic nourishment and human connection.
Where: Austin | More Info: Casa de Luz
Community Vegan
What to Expect
Southern-style vegan food trailer with chef-crafted plant-based dishes
Description
Community Vegan serves up bold, Southern-inspired plant-based comfort food from their East Austin food trailer. Their menu features standout dishes like the Vegan Lickin' Good Bucket with crispy fried oyster mushrooms and the Chick'n Slider Remix featuring Lion's Mane 'chick'n' nuggets. Weekend brunch and creative vegan takes on classic Southern fare highlight their innovative approach.
Where: Austin | More Info: Community Vegan
Fabrik Austin
What to Expect
Seasonal vegan tasting menu in intimate micro restaurant setting
Description
Fabrik offers 100% plant-based fine dining with a seasonal, chef-driven approach. Their intimate micro restaurant focuses on consciously crafted vegan cuisine, featuring an eclectic selection of biodynamic and organic wines. Expect innovative dishes that highlight local, seasonal ingredients in an upscale yet approachable dining experience.
Where: Austin | More Info: Fabrik Austin
Nissi VegMex
What to Expect
First 100% vegan Mexican restaurant in Austin
Description
Austin's first 100% plant-based Mexican restaurant serving innovative vegan Mexican cuisine. Their menu transforms classic dishes like birria tacos and carne asada burritos using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Standout dishes include flavorful birria tacos that impress even meat-eaters, showcasing creative plant-based interpretations of traditional Mexican fare.
Where: Austin | More Info: Nissi VegMex
Rebel Cheese
What to Expect
Handcrafted artisanal vegan cheese production with competition-winning varieties
Description
Rebel Cheese crafts artisanal dairy-free vegan cheeses that challenge traditional cheese expectations. Their meticulously developed plant-based cheeses range from Cave-Aged Brie to Pimento and Pepper Jack, offering complex flavors and textures that rival dairy counterparts. Standout selections include their award-winning Tomato Herb Fromage and richly nuanced Truffle Chevre.
Where: Austin | More Info: Rebel Cheese
The Vegan Nom
What to Expect
Plant-based Mexican street food innovators
Description
Austin's pioneering vegan taco truck serving bold, creative Mexican-inspired plant-based street food. Signature dishes like the Del Rey taco and Rockin' Vegan Migas showcase inventive flavor combinations that transform traditional recipes into entirely plant-based delights. Known for pushing vegan cuisine beyond expectations with authentic, crave-worthy tacos.
Where: Austin | More Info: The Vegan Nom
The Well
What to Expect
Zero inflammatory ingredient menu with optional grass-fed dairy add-ons
Description
Clean-eating restaurant serving health-conscious dishes free from gluten, dairy, seed oils, soy, refined sugar, and GMOs. The menu focuses on locally sourced, sustainable ingredients with an emphasis on low-sugar options and high-quality produce. Offers flexible dining options including dine-in, pick-up, and delivery across multiple Austin locations.
Where: Austin | More Info: The Well