Vegan Food Guide for Spain 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/a

soy veh-GAH-no/nah

Indicates vegan diet preference

No animal products, eggs, or dairy please

Sin productos animales, huevos o lácteos, por favor

seen pro-DUCK-tos ah-nee-MAH-les, WEH-vos o LACK-tay-os, por fah-VOR

Specifies no animal products including eggs and dairy

Watch Out For

Huevo (egg - in many tapas and desserts)
Queso (cheese - prevalent in many dishes)
Mantequilla (butter - used in cooking)
Miel (honey - in desserts and dressings)

Safe Options

Gazpacho (cold vegetable soup - confirm no cream)
Patatas bravas (specify no aioli which contains egg)
Escalivada (roasted vegetables)
Pan con tomate (bread with tomato, olive oil, and salt)

Important Notice

Veganism is increasingly understood in larger Spanish cities, but less so in rural areas. The concept of avoiding all animal products can be challenging to communicate. In traditional Spanish kitchens, animal products are used extensively, making cross-contamination likely.

Show This to Your Server

Soy vegano/a. No como ningún producto de origen animal incluyendo carne, pescado, huevos, lácteos, miel o caldos animales. Por favor, asegúrese de que mi comida no contenga estos ingredientes. Gracias.

I am vegan. I do not eat any animal products including meat, fish, eggs, dairy, honey, or animal broths. Please ensure my food does not contain these ingredients. Thank you.