17 Favorite Vegan Mexican Recipes

Here's a super-simple vegan taco recipe. Seasoned chickpeas make a fabulous, quick-and-easy filling. "Use this mixture as you would taco meat in taco shells or tortillas," says Dana D. "Quick healthy tacos that the kids will go crazy for."

Mash up kidney beans and steamed carrots and combine with green peppers, onion, salsa, bread crumbs, and spices. "Very easy recipe," says Laura. "This was delicious with guacamole, fresh tomato and sour cream on a whole wheat bun. They were gobbled up very fast!"

Instead of a cheese filling, these vegan black bean quesadillas call for pureed great Northern beans, nutritional yeast, and lots of spices for a tasty Mexican-inspired meal. "Delicious and cheap," says Joe. "The nutritional yeast really gives it a earthy yet cheese-like flavor, infinitely better than 'Vegan Cheese'."

"Have extra tortillas on hand in case someone is extra hungry," says Ailea Clarkson. My family likes to first spoon a dollop of beans onto the tortilla and spread it out, then top with shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, green onions, black olives, avocado, lettuce, sour cream, taco sauce, and chunky salsa."

Jackfruit is a terrific vegan alternative to shredded meats in tacos. "Choose your favorite taco toppings," says says Cassidy, "lettuce, tomato, cilantro, avocado, vegan cheese, and vegan sour cream."

These delicious vegan taquitos are made with mashed potatoes! "Serve with sides of non-dairy yogurt, Mexican tomato sauce, guacamole, or your choice of sides," says Yoly.

These vegan burritos are simple and very flavorful, featuring a fajita-style mix of seasoned veggies -- squash, bell pepper, onion, and jalapenos -- and cubed tofu. "This is a very simple vegan burrito that has a very good fajita flavor," says JustinWingo.

Yes, you really can make vegan menudo. Here, shiitake mushrooms get it done, stewing in a vegetable broth with tomatoes and ancho chiles.

Got Tex-Mex? "This is a wonderful meatless version of traditional fajitas," says TYGSD. You'll soak zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and green and red peppers in a marinade of olive oil, vinegar, and spices.

These vegan tacos al pastor are made with TVP (textured vegetable protein, simmered in a spicy lime juice and guajillo chile sauce and served with homemade tomato salsa.

Vegan enchiladas feature steamed sweet potato, black beans, green bell pepper, spinach, and enchilada sauce. "This vegan enchiladas dish is one of our favorites and finds its way onto our dinner table every week," says rtyoumans. "Try serving them with guacamole on top along with rice."

Quinoa, lettuce, avocados, and black beans are layered in these easy vegan bowls topped with a Mexican-inspired green chile cilantro sauce starring cashews.

Quinoa and black beans simmer in a tomato broth seasoned with taco seasoning. "A hearty vegan main dish for carnivores and herbivores alike (and everyone between)," says Ruthie.

In this tasty vegan soup, canned black and pinto beans combine with vegetable broth, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and sautéed vegetables. "This meatless, taco-flavored soup is loaded with bean protein and robust flavor from the combination of spices and fire-roasted tomatoes," says CookingWithShelia.

Classic Mexican seasonings flavor this hearty potato and hominy stew simmered with diced tomatoes with green chiles. Some happy cooks add pinto beans to the mix, too.

"These flavorful and filling burritos are satisfying and vegan, too!" says SunnyDaysNora. "Perfect as-is or topped with guacamole or your favorite sauce. Try switching out the refried beans for black beans and corn for a fun twist!"

These plant-based tacos feature seasoned cauliflower, black beans, and corn, wrapped in whole wheat tortillas, and topped with  taco sauce, flaxseed meal, nutritional yeast, diced tomato, and dark leafy greens. "Get as creative as you want! Add as many veggies as you like," says Julie Weigand. "Experiment with Mexican seasonings or make this into a taco salad instead of using it as a tortilla shell . Have fun with it and know you are eating healthy!"