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Summer Vegan Tucson Night Market VIP Lounge Menu Sneak Peek

Summer Vegan Tucson Night Market VIP Lounge Menu Sneak Peek

Jun 5, 20254 min read

Vegan Tucson Night Market is back on 6 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at the Rillito Park at 4502 N. First Ave.

Also, the VIP Lounge is returning!

Tickets are $35 eachsuper limited, and can be purchased online beforehand. In other words, buy your tickets sooner than later!

VIP access includes:

  • Exclusive VIP Lounge Access – Private area with games and comfy seating for a relaxed, upscale vibe
  • Special Vegan Plate – Prepared by chefs Pablo Valencia and Christian Padilla
  • Tastings – Samples from Whiskey Del Bac and Parch
  • Complimentary Drink at the Bar – Enjoy a deathfreefoodie crafted vegan cocktail, local vegan beer, or glass of local vegan wine

Purchase your tickets to the VIP Experience here.

Whiskey Del Bac at March 2025 Vegan Night Market (Photo by Jackie Tran)

VIP Menu

Fried Yakisoba Yakitori Stixxx (fried Japanese noodles on stick)

With your choice of:

  • Elote: vegan crema, grilled corn, smoked ancho
  • Nopal: grilled nopal, citrus zest, vegan queso fresco
  • Mushroom: vegan crema, duxelles, tortilla ash, pickled fresno

With over 60 vegan food vendors, live music, and an electric ambiance, this event brings together 4,000-5,000 plant-based food lovers for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.

Vegan Vendors in June

Savory / Hot Food Vendors
  • Abstract Aquariums & Cafe – Vietnamese vegan dishes like “pork” buns, sesame balls, and more.
  • Bomb.kom – Vegan quesabirria plates, flautas, potato tacos dorados, carne asada tacos (grilled mushrooms), vegan horchata, and more.
  • Cuts & Slabs Charcuterie – Charcuterie bowls, salads, sourdough paninis, cupcakes, and sandwiches.
  • Dante’s Kitchen + Cocktails – Janet from Dante’s “doing some sick vegan s***t.”
  • Del Cielo – Tamales, burritos, and tacos.
  • Dos Mujeres: Tortelleria Arevalo & Copper Country Pasty Shop – Vegan nachos, soy “meat” tostadas, and Hatch Roasted Green Chile Lemonade.
  • Eatgypt – Koshary, vegan basturma, sweet goulash, fawaffle, vegan lobster rolls, and hibiscus lemonade.
  • Ensenada Street Food – Vegan ceviche, birria, fajitas, and pastor tacos and burros.
  • Holy Focaccia – Italian vegan paninis, focaccia, and desserts.
  • Hot Sauce and Pepper – Vegan soul food.
  • Katerina’s It’s Original Greek – Baklava, spanakopita, grape leaves, Greek cookies.
  • Lovin’ Spoonfuls – Vegan gyros, walking tacos, and gluten-free chili.
  • Maya’s Cajun Kitchen – Cajun po’ boys, rice bowls, potato chips, and seasonal cobblers.
  • Mi Salsa – Vegan burritos.
  • Naughty Vegan – Vegan burgers and baskets.
  • Patricia’s Cuban Kitchen – Vegan empanadas, maduros, plantain chips, chickpea stew, and guava pie.
  • Plant Fire Pizza – The best vegan pizza in the world (their words, not ours — but also… facts).
  • Selena’s Salvadorian Restaurant – Pupusas, tamales, and agua frescas.
  • Southern Fried Vegan – traveling food truck serving plant-based Southern comfort food like fried chickun sandwiches, BBQ burgers, jambalaya, and vegan mac ‘n’ cheeze.
  • Tuk Tuk Thai – Khao Soi, summer rolls, and mango sticky rice.
  • You Sly Dog – Vegan hot dogs, chips, and bottled drinks.
Artisans & Sweets
  • Ate Kei’s Filipino Treats – Vegan Filipino baked goods and traditional treats.
  • Boujee Pops – Pre-packaged gourmet popsicles.
  • Churros Inzunza – Vegan churros.
  • Cinnaholic – Mini cinnamon buns, banana bread, brownies, cookies, and more.
  • Desert Alchemist – Mushroom products and herbal goods.
  • Dirty T Tamarindo – Chamoy candies, rim dips, freeze-dried sweets, keychains, and more.
  • Donut Blitz – Fresh mini donuts and lemonades.
  • Ducky’s Pineapple Banana Bread – Air-fried pineapple banana bread.
  • Golden Palm Foods – Packaged bambara beans, spice mixes, coconut oil, and palm oil.
  • Hot Thomas – Handmade vegan hot sauces and salsa macha.
  • Living-Immunity – Flavored sea moss gels, herbal elixirs, and raw vegan cheesecakes.
  • Redondo’s Tortilleria LLC – Flavored tortillas and fresh fruit jam-filled empanadas.
  • Sweet Rolls and More – Vegan rolled ice cream.
  • Tacos y Salsa – Mild and spicy vegan salsa verde.
  • The Spice Jam – Jams, tea blends, and cinnamon rolls.
  • Tucson Chocolate Factory – Vegan truffles, bars, and strawberry Dubai cups.
  • Whysked Bakery – 100% vegan French macarons — 10+ flavors.
Beverages
  • Espressoul – Espresso drinks, matcha, smoothies, and refreshers.
  • Little Bear Lemonade – Fresh lemonade in a variety of flavors.
  • Parch – Non-alcoholic agave cocktails — Prickly Paloma, Desert Margarita, and Spiced Pinarita.
  • Purple Tree Organic Acai Blends – Acai bowls and smoothies.
  • Sydney’s Sweet Shoppe – Prepackaged protein shakes.
  • The Scented Leaf – Loose-leaf tea and fresh tea beverages.
  • Transit Tea – Customizable tea drinks and matcha options.

And, as always, it’s free entrydogs are allowed, and, since we’re back at Rillito Park, there will be free parking. However, keep in mind that the lot tends to fill up quickly.

The Vegan Night Market will be located at Rillito Park, 4502 N. First Ave. For more information, visit vnm.tucsonfoodie.com. To keep up with the latest, follow Death Free Foodie on Instagram.

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