It’s Taco Tuesday, friends – and we’re here to spill the beans on COA Agaveria’s just launched vegan menu.

Many of our readers frequently request suggestions for menus that cater to dietary restrictions, so we decided to be y’alls guinea pig. Here’s what we tried:

Ensalada de betabel | $10

Roasted beets, arugula, heirloom tomato, onion, avocado, lemon arbol vinaigrette

It was different (read: you need an acquired taste for beets) – and very much on the lighter side. So if you’re looking for a unique, fresh salad starter, this will do.

Taquitos de Jamaica | $8

Sauteed hibiscus in chipotle, fried corn tortilla, cashew queso, pico

You read that right… sauteed hibiscus. But don’t knock it ‘til you try it. The hibiscus – which could totally pass as shredded chicken (at first, *quick* glance) – makes the dish a little sweet tasting. We were pleasantly surprised.

Envolturas de lechuga | $9.50

Beyond meat chorizo, pico, creamy guacamole, lettuce wrap

Beyond meat = beyond delicious. And the lettuce wraps cut the carbs (and gluten) of a flour tortilla shell. This was, arguably, the entire group’s favorite menu item.

Tasty as fit taco bowl | $14.50

Romaine lettuce, poblano rice, black beans, wild mushrooms, charred corn, pico, guacamole

Think Chipotle… but make it vegan (and not coming from a chain). The taco bowl, inspired by the Cola wellness expert behind Tasty As Fit, has a little of everything you need + is more than enough to fill you up.

Ceviche de coliflor | $10.50

Citrus marinated cauliflower, tomato, onion, cilantro

COA's vegan spread, Ceviche de coliflor pictured in the center | photo provided

Unfortunately, this takes a little longer to make, so we didn’t get to try it – but with as good as everything else was, we’re certain it’ll meet expectations.

And of course, no trip to COA is complete without a couple signature cocktails – which are not *technically* listed as vegan. But just in case you need a rec here, we’ve got you.

○ Mula Tapatia | Luna Azul Blanco, ginger syrup, cucumber, lime, ginger beer

○ Hibiscus Margarita | Luna Azul Blanco, citrus, hibiscus

○ La Cosecha | Luna Azul Blanco, ancho reyes, creme de cassis, agave nectar, basil, lime