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Vegan Food Guide for Peru Local & Street Food

Find plant-based local specialties, learn key phrases, and get tips for vegan dining.

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Filtered results are based on automated analysis of common food data. This is for general guidance only. Ingredient variations, preparation methods, cross-contamination risks, and data accuracy can differ significantly. Always verify all information directly with vendors before consumption, especially for allergies or strict dietary needs. See full disclaimers for filtered results.

While many Thai dishes can be made vegan, fish sauce and shrimp paste are very common. Be specific about excluding all animal products.

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Essential Phrases

I am vegan

Soy vegano/vegana

soy veh-GAH-no/veh-GAH-nah

Basic statement of vegan diet preference

No animal products, eggs, or dairy please

Sin productos animales, huevos o lácteos por favor

seen pro-DUKE-tose ah-nee-MAH-les, WEH-vose o LACK-tay-ose por fah-VOR

Specifies no animal products whatsoever

Watch Out For

Cheese in sauces (queso)
Milk in preparations (leche)
Eggs in dishes (huevos)
Honey in desserts (miel)

Safe Options

Causa limena without mayo (potato dish - request vegan)
Plain choclo (Peruvian corn - confirm no cheese)
Quinoa or rice dishes (specify no animal products)
Pachamanca vegetables (traditional earth-oven cooking - specify vegan)

Important Notice

Vegan options are limited in traditional Peruvian cooking, which relies heavily on animal products. Seek out modern restaurants in Lima or Cusco that specifically offer vegan alternatives or international cuisine.

Show This to Your Server

Soy vegano/a. No como ningún producto animal incluyendo carne, pescado, mariscos, huevos, lácteos, miel, ni caldos animales. Por favor, asegúrese que mi comida sea 100% vegetal. Gracias por su comprensión.

I am vegan. I do not eat any animal products including meat, fish, seafood, eggs, dairy, honey, or animal broths. Please ensure my food is 100% plant-based. Thank you for your understanding.