When it comes to vegan food, Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress keeps it fun. They recently incorporated a few new vegan items onto their menu, including the Sonoran Sopes and Beyond Patty Melt.
On the patio, Plaza Eats takes a more casual approach with entrees ranging from $5 to $10.
The Lettuce Wraps (two for $5) feature chickpea fritters with pickled vegetables, smoked cashews, and harissa vinaigrette.
All the elements except for the sauce provide varying types of crunch, all with completely different flavor profiles that work in unison. The harissa and smoke add the last bit of oomph for scrumptious bites you’ll devour without a crumb remaining.
Plaza Eats is located at 311 E. Congress St. Operating hours are 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit hotelcongress.com.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.
