Our current top picks for vegan-friendly Tahoe restaurants are Frescana in Meyers, Maria's and Freshies in South Lake, Mtn High Sandwich in Incline, and Uncommon Kitchen in Tahoe City.

Much of My Thai's menu can be made vegan by replacing meat with tofu or extra broccoli, and asking for vegan sauce. Their brown rice is vegan, white is not; yellow curry is vegan, others aren't. Popular noodle dishes include Pad Thai and Pad See Ew (just ask for no fish sauce and no egg).

You'll find some vegan sushi here, such as the Garden Hand Roll, Tempura Veggie Long Roll, and of course the edamame appetizer.

Vegan options aren't marked, but servers can point them out. Some favorites include the Veggie Fajitas ($20 but splitable), the Azul Bowl ($18), vegan chili ($9), and sweet potato tacos/burrito (substitute guacamole for dairy).

Serves breakfast and lunch. Vegan favorites include the Vegan Burrito ($9) and Vegan Scram ($9).

Offers a vegan soyrizo breakfast burrito ($9) with avocado, black beans, roasted peppers/onions, and hash brown.

Blue Dog Pizza (near Raley's) offers pizzas with vegan cheese. Nearby Baja Fresh has a few vegan options, such as the Baja Veggie Taco Combo for $9 (hold the parmesan). Fatburger inside of Harrah's now sells the Impossible Burger. Maya's Mexican Grill (across the street from Heavenly Village) has a veggie burrito ($9). And the Naked Fish (just west of Raley's Center) has vegan sushi options. If you looking for a quick bite, add avocado (or double avocado) to a Veggie Delight at Subway (near Raley's), or check Raley's sushi counter for veggie rolls.

This is one of our top three picks for vegan options in SLT. Vegan dishes are marked on the menu. The only downside is that Freshies is small and can be super busy on weekends/holidays.

This Mexican restaurant has six awesome vegan options. Visit their website and click Menu→"Lo Vegano" (The Vegan) for descriptions. Burrito with vegan beef or potato+soychorizo ($10), Taco plate with same options ($13), Vegan mozzarella quesadilla ($14), Super nachos ($14).

Highly recommended. Several vegan choices including the Mexican Volcano (substitute the honey-mustard dressing with Annie's Goddess dressing), the Veggie Crunch Sandwich, and Tempeh Burger. Whatever you order, be sure to specify vegan so you get options for guacamole, hummus, vegan cheese, etc. You can also get food to go, and walk a block east to the Lakeview Commons Beach. Alternatively, Regan Beach has picnic tables, but is a short drive.

Greek food. Vegan favorites include the Super Veggie Pita, the Falafel Pita, the Mediterranean Power Bowl, and the Mezze Platter (a plate of appetizers that makes a great main dish). Always specify vegan so they hold feta/etc. For breakfast there's a tofu breakfast scramble.

Indian restaurant offering at least 10 veggie dishes. Ask them which ones are vegan, and which naan/rice are vegan.

Yes, it's a chain, but a good one for vegans. Try the Veggie Bowl with a mix of black+pinto beans, brown rice, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, corn salsa, and guacamole (guac is included with the Veggie Bowl at no extra charge). Add a bag of chips, and head over to the beach (the inside seating at this Chipotle is kinda cramped).

Now offers Beyond Orange Chicken (Beyond Meat). The chow mein, chow fun, super greens, and steamed rices are also vegan.

They have vegan pizza slices and a salad bar (not currently self-serve due to pandemic). Also vegan sushi and vegan donuts — plus everything you'd need to make a healthy plant-based picnic!

If you appreciate unpretentious places, you'll find one (very filling) vegan choice here: the Super Veggie Burrito (ask for no dairy). Help yourself to chips/salsa.

Their new online menu specifies which dishes are vegan — nice!

Located in the same building as Freshies, they offer coconut-milk-based ice creams, mud pie, frozen chocolate-dipped bananas, ice cream cake by the slice, and more. Be sure to mention vegan when ordering.

Located in the same building as Freshies. Until their other location reopens at Raley's Center, this is the only Vietnamese restaurant in SLT. Lucky for us, their Veggie Pho is great. Be sure to ask for vegan broth.

Offers a Veggie breakfast sandwich, vegan cream cheese for their bagels, and oat/almond/soy/coconut milks for their hot drinks.

Small cafe. Along with the usual dairy alternatives, you'll usually find vegan baked goods. BTW, does anyone know a cafe that doesn't charge extra for plant-based milks? If so, please let us know.

Japanese restaurant with some veggie sushi options (be sure to specify vegan), and a vegetable udon.

Small cafe with excellent vegan apple and peach turnovers daily.

With self-pour beef/wine/kombucha, outdoor seating, a firepit, and pizzas that now offer vegan cheese and Impossible meat, AleWorX has become pretty awesome.

Excellent Greek/Mediterranean restaurant — just wish they'd offer vegan sauces other than ketchup. Vegan favorites include the Super Veggie Pita, the Falafel Pita, the Mediterranean Power Bowl, and the Mezze Platter (a plate of appetizers that makes a great main dish). Always specify vegan so they leave off feta/etc.

Comfortable Thai restaurant, popular with both visitors and locals. Many dishes can be made vegan by asking for tofu or extra veggies rather than meat, and asking for vegan sauce. Some favorites include Spicy Basil Vegetable (the rice version).

Offers the Vegan Vibes sandwich, which is avocado, vegan mayo, vegan smoked gouda, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, cucumbers & spinach on toasted sliced wheat.

Authentic Thai restaurant, definitely recommended. Much of their menu can be made vegan by replacing meat with tofu or extra broccoli/veggies, and asking for vegan sauce. Their brown rice is vegan (white is not). The only vegan curry is yellow. Some popular noodle dishes include Pad Thai and Pad See Ew (just ask for no fish sauce and no egg).

Offers a vegan breakfast burrito with plant-based sausage.

Offers six veggie burgers, including the Santa Fe (with avocado and jalapenos), the Sweetness (with fresh grilled pineapple), and the Desert Delight (with grilled cactus). The veggie patties are a bit on the small side unfortunately, but a side of shoestring fries and/or fried mushrooms can make up for it.

Mexican with a modern feel and casual vibe. Vegan favorites include the Verde Burrito (say "no dairy" and they'll offer cashew cheese for $2), and the Cauliflower Rice Bowl. Unfortunately, with a $2 charge for cashew cheese when meat and dairy are being omitted (as opposed to somewhere like Chipotle where guac is included for veggie dishes), we can't call Verde "vegan friendly" and would opt for nearby Maria's, or Frescana in Meyers. Both those Mexican restaurants have dedicated vegan menus.

Traditional pizza parlor offering daiya (vegan cheese) and a salad bar. This was the only pizza place near the Y before AleWorX came along, but many people still prefer their thicker crust. Open for dinner only. They also offer pizzas to cook at home ("take and bake").

Traditional coffee shop feel. Open for breakfast and lunch only. Vegan options include Vegan French Toast and Garden Burger ($12). Ernie's is also listed on the Oatly Finder, so they may have vegan hot drinks.

Some ideas if you're just looking for a quick bite: Add avocado (or double avocado) to a Veggie Delight at Subway (across the street from Raley's), or check Raley's sushi counter for veggie rolls. Taco Bell (in Raley's parking lot) has a Bean Burrito that's vegan — order it fresco style, add guacamole, jalapenos and extra onions! Kitty-corner from Raley's you'll find Grass Roots Grocery which often has homemade tempeh sandwiches with Vegenaise (more recently they've had pre-made avocado sandwiches).

One of our top three picks for vegan options in Tahoe. Dedicated plant-based menu! Some favorites include the Beyond Crispy Taco and K's Vegan Veggie Taco ($6 each — one of each makes a great combo), the Burrito Morado ($15 but huge), the Beyond Guac Burger (ditto), the Vegan Sunrise Veggie Bowl, Vegan Avocado Toast, and the WFPB Bowl. Indoor or outdoor seating, or get takeout and head to Tahoe Paradise Park.

In the same building as Frescana, Freel Perk often offers vegan cake by the slice, Alternative Baking Company vegan cookies, and breakfast bowls you can veganize by swapping dairy for oat/soy/etc milk.

Cool Meyers spot best known for evening music, but also good for lunch (open 2pm to 2am). Currently just "okay" for vegan — see their menu on Yelp for what you can expect. The Reuben can be made into a Veggie Reuben with Portobello mushroom, or the Taco Salad can be made vegan by holding the cheese.

Our top pick for Incline Village. Some recent highlights include the House Smoked BBQ Tofu, Chickpea Salad Sandwich, All Good Veggie Sandwich, Veggie Ruben, Harmony Wrap, and for breakfast the Avocado Toast or Dreamy Coconut Chia Seed Pudding.

Offers a whole grain vegan burger with spicy brown mustard, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted vegan whole grain bun.

Upscale restaurant with separate vegetarian/vegan menu available upon request. Carrot Risotto, fancy Beyond Burger, Tomato & Roasted Pepper Bisque, and Vegetable Linguini are some current offerings. Nicey but pricey.

Asian fusion restaurant. Tell them you're vegan and they can adjust many of their menu items to accomodate.

Offers an excellent vegan pizza.

Offers a Beyond Meat burger (hold the cheese).

As with most Thai restaurants, many of the menu items here can be made vegan. Just substitute tofu or extra broccoli for meat, and ask for vegan sauce.

Offers a vegan tofu scramble for breakfast. No lunch options yet.

Vegan tamales and smoothie bowls.

Rather upscale yet casual restaurant with a Vegan Udon Noodle Bowl and another noodle bowl that you can add tofu to.

Southwestern (non-traditional Mexican) restaurant with a Veggie Fajita. It's an upscale restaurant (the fajita is $23).

Traditional Mexican restaurant with vegetarian options that can be made vegan by holding the dairy.

Market with a deli and juice bar. Didn't see any vegan menu items at the deli, but you could put together a picnic with grocery items, and there's the juice bar.

New Moon Natural Foods is a health market (great place to buy vegan groceries when visiting Tahoe City), but in the back corner you'll find the Uncommon Kitchen, which is our favorite place in Tahoe City for vegan to-go.

Bakery with some vegan options.

Vegan friendly Thai restaurant. As with most Thai restaurants, just tell them you're vegan and most of their menu items can be adjusted.

A few vegan options including Vegan Buddha Bowl and Veggie Udon.

Mexican restaurant with vegetarian options that can be made vegan by holding the dairy.

Offers vegan sushi with a dedicated vegan menu - be sure to ask for it!

Offers the Beyond Burger and a tofu lettude wrap.

Cafe with non-dairy milks and some vegan food options.

Veggie (cauliflower/mushroom) tacos are the only vegan menu item, but you can also do a no-cheese veggie pizza.

Traditional Mexican restaurant with vegetarian options that can be made vegan by holding the dairy.

A few vegan options, but the Vegan-Rito (vegan burrito) is the winner here.

Deli with a veggie sandwich option.

Breakfast and lunch, with vegan options including a Vegan Tofu Scramble and Black Bean Burger.