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Cinco de Mayo: Sustainable Mexican-Owned Restaurants To Support On The Holiday & Beyond

Written by Rj Ross | May 3, 2021

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As we merrily march into May, we’re now seeing Spring at its peak, and a mass of holidays and events to celebrate! The first week of the month, there’s May Day, the Kentucky Derby, and Star Wars Day. In that same week, there’s another holiday with historical and cultural meaning to the citizens of Mexico. That day is Cinco de Mayo. Historically, the holiday is celebrated due to the Mexicans defeating the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Nowadays, the holiday is also observed as a celebration of Mexican culture, primarily through the cuisine. Whether you commemorate the battle or celebrate the cuisine and culture, as long as you continue to support the Mexican community on the holiday and afterwards, that’s what truly matters. As we get festive for the Fifth of May, here are five environmentally-responsible eateries we recommend visiting on your next trip to Mexico!

Madre Café

When you’re in the need to start your day or night with refreshments, drinks, or meals, this Colonial Roma café is the perfect spot to visit. After all, a place with the word “madre” in it is going to provide the hospitable, motherly service to put a smile on your face! As you’re seated inside the exquisite establishment, enjoy delicious local and vegan dishes, such as their avocado and cucumber based poke bowls, the ricotta ravioli, french toast with fig compote, or a Mexican mollette with rajas poblanas. Food as appetizing as these should be ordered with a spectacular beverage like a matcha and cucumber smoothie, a ginger beer mocktail, or a cup of coffee, with beans grown via sustainable practices at the Finca San Martín Cohuapan in Puebla. With great foods, beverages, and a view of the park, Plaza Luis Cabrera, enjoy an enthralling experience at an unique and historical café!

Forever Vegano

Make it a mission in Mexico City to eat at a restaurant which mashups American and Mexican dishes delightfully! Furthermore, this restaurant is 100% plant based! Try their various vegan meals such as their signature Forever Burger, and their spin on the Philly Cheesesteak and Beyond burger. For authentic Mexican dishes, taste their bajan cauliflower tacos, their sashimi tostadas, and Spaguetti Provenzal. If you have more room for dessert, enjoy a serving of choco-raspberry tart, key lime pie, or a passion-fruit panna cotta. With any option that pleases your palate, the effort contributed for each dish had environmental consciousness and respect for Earth’s inhabitants in mind. Sway on by for an eternal, edible, and eco-friendly experience!

Café Ruta de la Seda

Mexico’s first organic bakery, Ruta de la Seda connects scrumptious pastries and baked goods with its customers, like the famous Silk Road (which “ruta de la seda” translates to) connecting the East and the West. Opened in the summer of 2007, the café prioritized supporting local agriculturists who practice sustainability, fair trade, and environmentally friendly farming. Collaborating with over 40 ecological organizations and communities throughout Mexico City and other parts of the country, their menu consists of over 70% organic certified products! Treat yourself to pico de gallo, pan dulce, manchego, and cortado, and taste the fresh, artisanal ingredients from Mexican towns like Tlaxcala, Puebla, Oaxaca and Sonora. There is also a great selection of vegan and vegetarian friendly foods and beverages to delight in. May your time at Ruta de la Seda be sweet and silky-smooth!

Café Katsina

From one sip of coffee, the 218 years of family tradition at Katsina will warm your body right up! Using organic and biodynamic products from the farm in Coatepec, Veracruz, Katsina takes a stance in implementing sustainable and socially responsible practices in their establishment. Not only are they eco-friendly, but they are very crafty with their coffee. Partake in espresso with chocolate, lemon, or honey. Imbibe in a french press with a floral aroma, chamomile tea with lavender and peppermint, or a latte with wonderfully illustrated latte art on top. Stop by the shop during holidays like Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, Christmas, or Dia De Los Muertos, and your latte art and decor will be specially made to represent the respective holiday. Once you get a taste of ambience and farm raised products in a cup, you will certainly want to bring their blends back home with you. Luckily, you can at their shop or online, where they sell a few of their savory blends! Make sure to have your card and device to contact the store prepared, especially if you’re ordering outside of Mexico.

Sud777

Ever since he discovered the joys of vegetable cuisine from his mother, chef Edgar Núñez developed this into a refined restaurant that promotes produce on the plate. Using various produce from the restaurant’s garden, the Xochimilco chinampas, and local fish and shellfish, Núñez gets patrons well acquainted with his vision of fine dining and interpretation of modern, Mexican cuisine. Enjoy the “catch of the day” or “green of the day” with a side of cauliflower, mexican pepperleaf (hoja santa), and avocado. Relish in rice mixed with coconut milk and matcha, or a gluten-free smoked banana if you have a sweet tooth. No matter what you order, you’ll get a nutritious, elegant, and relaxing time in a restaurant south of the hustle and bustle of Mexico City!

Cinco de Mayo: Sustainable Mexican-Owned Restaurants To Support On The Holiday & Beyond