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De Hermosillo a Tucson: Guía para el viajero vegano en el Old Pueblo

De Hermosillo a Tucson: Guía para el viajero vegano en el Old Pueblo

Jun 7, 20226 min read

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Con las temperaturas más cálidas, primavera en su máximo esplendor, días de vacaciones en el horizonte, y las restricciones del COVID-19 disminuyendo, un día te propones planear un viajecito a Tucson.

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Piensas renovar tu guardarropa y visitar un fin de semana, visitar a uno que otro familiar por un par de semanas, o registrarte a una clase de verano en el Pima Community College o La Universidad de Arizona y disfrutarás la ciudad un par de meses. Pero de pronto entras en pánico porque recuerdas que eres veganx; decidiste adoptar el estilo de vida hace muchos años atrás, recientemente comenzaste esta nueva aventura o de vez en cuando coqueteas con el estilo de vida vegano.

Y te comienzas a preguntar “y yo, ¿qué voy a comer?”

Claro, primero empiezas a pensar en llevarte un cargamento sustancioso de burritos de soyrizo y frijoles congelados. Pero no te preocupes ni gastes tiempo en tu celular o computadora buscando donde comer; mis siguientes recomendaciones te van a guiar por la escena vegana en Tucson y la comida increíble que muchos restaurants en la ciudad tienen disponibles para tu paladar y el de tus amigos y familiares (sin ningún orden en particular).

Tumerico

2526 E. Sixth St. • 402 E. Fourth Ave.

Por motivos nostálgicos quiero empezar por recomendarte Tumerico; el primer restaurant vegetariano/vegano que probé en Tucson y que me hizo decir “Sí se puede”.

Tengo que mencionar que la propietaria y chef, Wendy Garcia, creció en una granja Hermosillo; entonces el toque de sabor ya casi viene asegurado. Ordena los Tacos Cubanos, ya muy famosos en Tucson y que han amasado un ejército de fans veganos y no tan veganos. El guiso de yaca combina una mezcla de salado con una sutileza dulcecita que es casi imperceptible, pero está ahí, haciéndose notar y creando una experiencia muy interesante de sabor.

Para más información visite tumerico.com.

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Del Cielo Tamales

3073 N. Campbell Ave.

Si visitas con algún familiar que no soporte estar ni un segundo lejos de su comida sonorense o mexicana — y que no has podido convencer de que te acompañe a comer comida vegana—, visita Del Cielo Tamales. Un restaurant con instalaciones bellísimas y acogedoras y quienes iniciaron vendiendo sus deliciosas creaciones en el farmers market local de Tucson.

Prueba la Torta de Asada Vegana para una comida que va a dejar tu corazón y estómago contentos. El pan es como una nube que, en sus adentros, atesora un guiso vegano lleno de sabor y con texturas que le van de maravilla al platillo.

Para más información visite delcielotamales.com.

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Charro Vida

7109 N. Oracle Rd.

Si te gustaría pasar una noche de comida y copas y sacar uno que otro outfit más formal que de costumbre, Charro Vida ofrece un menú ecléctico con opciones variadas para todo tipo de paladar.

Mi platillo favorito son las Quesabirrias, las cuales te recomiendo pedir un poquito doraditas para que la tortilla sujete muy bien todos los ingredientes. Acompáñalas con unas Hola Hemp Mini Chimis como aperitivo — son la estrella de su menú.

Para más información visite charrovida.com.

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El Torero Restaurant

231 E. 26th St.

Y hablando de comida ecléctica, El Torero continúa innovando y agregando platillos cuidadosamente planeados que semana con semana agregan a su menú Basado en Plantas/Plant Based.

Pide cualquier platillo con champiñones empanizados y no le vas a errar. Pero si tienes la oportunidad de visitar un fin de semana en el que tengan su hamburguesa vegana en el menú, confía en mí y ordénala; te vas a sorprender.

Para más información visite eltorerotucson.com.

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Ensenada Street Food

1602 S. Park Ave.

Para quien se siente más cómodo en un ambiente de food trucks y al aire libre, visita a las alegres chicas de Ensenada Street Food y prueba los deliciosos Tacos de Coliflor capeada con el muy tradicional aderezo de chipotle y con una buena bañada en jugo de limon.

Y es que, en lo personal, no hay combinación más sublime que una buena fritanga — en este caso que vaya rematada con una buena cantidad de verduras frescas y crujientes arriba.

Para obtener más información, siga Ensenada Street Food on Facebook.

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China Szechwan

1800 E. Fort Lowell Rd.

Hay quienes dicen que a los mexicanos nos encanta la comida china, pero yo siempre contesto: “¿Y es que a quien no le gusta la comida china?”

Ubicado en un recoveco de una plaza comercial, China Szechwan ofrece un menú larguísimo con opciones de tofu de todos los sabores y texturas. Prueba el Crispy Tofu para una combinación sublime de un interior suave con una cubierta crujiente bañado en una salsita agridulce.

Para más información visite chinaszechwan.com.

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Yoshimatsu Japanese Eatery

2741 N. Campbell Ave.

Por último, si se te antoja comer algo fresco, pero con un toque de fritanga, te recomiendo visitar un restaurant que continúa siendo nombrado el mejor restaurant japonés en la ciudad año tras año: Yoshimatsu.

Pide el Ginger Tofu de entrada seguido por un Rollo de Esparrago Empanizado en Tempura y prepárate para una explosión de sabor y texturas. También te comparto mi tip para llevar tu experiencia a otro nivel: pedir una orden de los Chiles Shishito y colocarlos como topping del rollo. Va a ser una experiencia que vas a querer repetir en cada una de tus visitas — especialmente porque nunca sabes cuando te toca uno picosito.

For more information, visit yoshimatsuaz.com.

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Con cada vez más opciones veganas en Tucson, comer rico ya no está en conflicto con comer vegano y disfrutar una comida basada en plantas se vuelve más accesible. Al igual que en Hermosillo, la comunidad vegana en Tucson continúa haciéndose notar y se ha sentido que el interés general en este estilo de vida y alimentación ha incrementado ¿Y qué mejor que comer rico cuando al mismo tiempo se apoya un negocio y el comercio local?

No me quiero despedir sin antes compartirte una pequeña lista de restaurants en Tucson que son 100% veganos por si eso está al inicio de tu lista de prioridades: Lovin’ Spoonfuls, Urban Fresh, Beaut Burger, Substance Diner y Midtown Vegan Deli and Market.

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