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So the next time you head to Poquito Mas on Wilshire Boulevard, step in and check out what vegan is all about.īaja Fiesta Salad at Veggie Grill. The Veggie Grill is here to stay with more than 11 locations in California spanning from Hollywood to Orange County, and a few in Oregon and Washington. This is no one-hit wonder and it’s not just popular with the health-minded folks on the Westside. It’s a breaded and fried soy patty served on a wheat bun with the usual fixings, avocado and a spicy vegan mayonnaise. If a sandwich is what you’re in the mood for, then you may want to try the Santa Fe Crispy Chicken’ - also recommended by the friendly staff. The Baja Fiesta Salad with chopped romaine, papaya, avocado, roasted corn salsa and homemade ginger papaya vinaigrette was a kaleidoscope of colors on the plate and ordered just as frequently.

I noted that the most popular dishes being ordered were the signature Buffalo Chicken’ Wings and a side of Steamin’ Kale. I visited this popular vegan spot on a Tuesday during lunch hour and they were busy. Upon request at the restaurant or on their website - lists of menu items and their ingredients can be reviewed for careful selections of allergen-free foods. If you suffer from wheat, nuts or even soy allergies, menu items are clearly marked so customers can select mindfully. For a wheat-free, gluten-free option, Too-Good brand tempeh patties are also offered. They season and marinade the patties for each dish. The Veggie Grill uses Gardein brand soy patties that are made from organic and non-GMO soy, wheat, and pea proteins. This includes nuts, seeds, beans, soy and other plant-based proteins such as tempeh and seitan, which comes from wheat gluten. To ensure that vegans are meeting their daily protein needs, they must include plant-based proteins at most meals and snacks. They make most of their marinades, sauces, and dressings in-house and prepare all ingredients fresh daily.

They use only plant-based ingredients and claim that all menu items are free of animal fat, cholesterol and trans fat. The Veggie Grill seems to fit that bill and they may even change the negative connotation associated with “fast food.” Many people are trying to include more vegetarian and meatless meals into their regular diet.

No longer are customers looking for the all-you-can-eat salad bar or slab of baby back ribs when they don’t have a lot of time or a lot of money for their lunch break they are looking for finger-licking, mouth-watering healthy meal options. This 100 percent vegan quick-service restaurant is the new trend in healthful “fast food.” The Veggie Grill sits proudly next to Poquito Mas in a small strip where Sizzler stood for many years. Out with the old and in with the new has more than one meaning when it comes to Veggie Grill at Wilshire Boulevard and 21st Street.

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