Hello from Cabo San Lucas!
Last time I was here was January of last year and it was so fun I have no idea why I haven’t returned sooner…oh wait…there was that little job thing…
Now, I feel like I’m on summer vacation. Even though living out of a suitcase can get old, I’m very aware of how lucky I am to be able to spend time off (post-move/pre-wedding) relaxing, visiting with friends, family, etc.
Prior to heading to the airport on Thursday morning, Kyle and I made a few essential stops.
1. Starbucks
[non-pictured soy misto]
2. Whole Foods
Who knew they would have such a legit wrapped up meal ready to take on the road? Well, duh, it IS Whole Foods. I swear to never again doubt you my love.
I was a bit worried about the little tub of teriyaki sauce, but I’m happy to report that my 4 ounces were safely smuggled through LAX’s security.
I ate half while waiting for the boarding to begin, and the rest on the plane.
It was the best thing I have eaten on a plane in I-don’t-know-how-long. Also, (for all the IBS-ers out there) in terms of foods that are easy on the tum, brown rice and tofu are about as benign as it gets. There were a few greens and roasted red peppers too though, so I also felt like my veg quota was semi-met. Happy Hippie 🙂
Once we landed my parents picked us up (they had arrived a few hours earlier and had already gotten the rental car and done the grocery shopping – talk about perfect timing!). If you read the previous posts I linked to above you know that my parents own a house in Cabo, so I am familiar with the area, but this was Kyle’s first trip.
I got right to work once we got to our place – Pacifico time!
And shortly thereafter we headed to dinner at Mi Casa.
Corona time!
It’s fairly easy to be vegan in Mexico (or at least meat and dairy free) – as long as you like beans, guacamole, and salsa (check, check, and check!).
There’s no telling if there is or isn’t lard in the tortilla chips/tortillas, so I’m operating under the ignorance-is-bliss theory. I ordered a salad which came with beans, corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, and tortilla strips (I nixed the queso but otherwise it was already a menu item so it wasn’t a big deal for them).
Once it arrived, I added a very generous portion of guacamole to it, as well as (more) pico de gallo. Perfection.
In the last few days I’ve been inhaling so many chips you’d think it was my last meal on Earth. I think I’m on vacay mindset, but I suspect (slash hope) my love affair with the crispy blue corn buggers will naturally wane. I don’t want to deprive myself because, hell, I’m in friggin’ Mexico, but at the same time, I have NO intention of altering the size of my wedding dress…ya dig? So, that said, I’m trying to get a good balance of indulging with moderation.
Blue corn heaven.
Produce galore.
Lunch. Aka TWO avocados, one massive tomato, half a lime (juice), S & P.
Anyways, you get the idea…it’s summah time and the livin’s easy 🙂
Other good veg Mexican options include vegetable Fajitas, vegetable tacos, a beans & rice combo platter or (if you’re an avo lover like I am) straight up guacamole for one.
And when all else fails, just order fish tacos without the fish. The other night I had to get creative because they enter the orders in via computer. It put a bit of a glitch in my ordering, but in the end I got crafty.
Ok, that’s enough for now…time to get back to the beach…
Stumbled upon your blog and have to say that I absolutely love Cabo San Lucas!! The water is amazing there; so clear and warm. It looks like you’re having a wonderful time!
Whole Foods to the rescue again haha. Glad you got it through security, they have taken way too much of my stuff 🙁
Aww…..you deserve this break after a cross country move–enjoy it! I am jealous…I have never been to Mexico 🙂
Courtney
Lucky lady! You’re awesome at veganizing. Enjoy the guac. 🙂
Yay for beachy fun and guacamole! Sounds like heaven…live it up!
Ok you have a house in Cabo, I have one in Aruba. WTF are we still doing in the USA? Well, wait, we are both CA girls. 16 days til CA for me! and 14 days til my show!
And can I say i am super excited you are in a bikini in this post. B/c I just posted some really revealing shots of myself in a bikini and threw caution to the total wind!
Love you honey, have a fabbbbbulous time!
Whoa, that WF meal looks amazing! Have fun this weekend!
oooh this post just made me so happy. i’m moving to mexico in august (from philadelphia), for a minimum 2 yrs, and i eat a pretty much vegan diet. i was nervous about the food situation so this is giving me hope. thank god i heart beans, guac & salsa. enjoy your vacation!!
Could I be more envious? It’s raining so hard in Seattle that we can barely see out the windows!
I swear I could eat guac and pico de gallo for a week! Yum!!!!
I’d say enjoy but it looks like you already are!
Haha, I also operate under the “ignorance is bliss” theory when on vacation in other countries… it’s not ideal, but it’s better than starving.
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful time my dear!
Next time I’m in Whole Foods I’ll be looking for that meal! 🙂
Good lord, I love Mexican food 😀 Sounds like you’re having a blast!
How did I miss that you were going to Cabo?! Oh my gosh, have a blast. Coronas and margaritas are totally vegan. Live it up!!!
I love your header, it’s so cute! 🙂
This post is making me want guac… for breakfast 😯 lol
Jenn
That guacamole lunch looks like absolute perfection…give me some avocadoes and tomatoes and I’m a happy camper! Hope you enjoy your trip!
Ow ow! Live it up!
Gorgeous! I love Mexico and Mexican food… ENJOY 🙂 🙂 🙂
Hahahaha – lovely post, girl!
Looks like you´re really having a BLAST..
Gotta love all the freshness of all those dished!
So YUM…
😉
Wish you a wonderful Sunday!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
Hahahaha – lovely post, girl!
Looks like you´re really having a BLAST..
Gotta love all the freshness of all those dishes!
So YUM…
😉
Wish you a wonderful Sunday!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
you are going to LOVE it here…if you want any tips before hand lemme know. im a cabo frequenter.
omg, averie, those pics were awesome! you are such a stud. was it fun getting all beautified and stuff? was skylar there? did she get to see mommy all dolled up? good luck at the competition (not that you need it), and with the move (although, i know you guys are pros by now…)
i love this post! it makes me want to go to cabo san lucas really bad
ahh looks like youre having a phenomenal, beautiful time <3
While it is easy being vegan in Mexico I think i literally lived on chips & guac last time I was there (http://lepetitcarrot.blogspot.com/2010/04/cancun.html). I always wonder about the lard in the chips too….hmmm. Hope you have lots of fun!
i’m so jealous in the best way possible. happy sunning 🙂
the land of avocados! lucky.
whenever i’m in mexico (or anywhere tropical) i live on the fresh fish – so much better than anywhere else. i used to also live on pina coladas, but i had too many virgin versions when i was a kid and now i can’t look at them anymore. sad face.
those whole meals to go look amazing! xxx
guacamole is so good; vitamin E could not get more delicious
I love mistos from starbucks (once I finally figured out it was “misto” and not “visto” whoops!)
You already look so tanned my fair skinned lover. A mi me gusta! Wonderful photos, drinks and eats. I can’t wait to see more photos. Get brown. Do it!
I worked in Mexico for a bit, and I think i lived off of avocados and Tecate. ‘Twas an epic summer- healthy fats and really regular beer poops. Oh,and the whole working with farm folks and attempting to learn Spanish was pretty cool too.
YES!!
Yeah, their ineptness really worked to my favor this time – which is a rarity.
where are you moving!! what a cool opportunity! you will have no prob. they have a costco and walmart with great produce and other grocery selections as well as restaurants with plenty of veg options. and as long as you are staying at a place that has a kitchen you will be living the sweet life!
i had fried plantains the other day and thought of you 🙂
I didnt really wanna advertise too much…it already seems like I’m a slacker (according to the car salespeople I need a job within 48 hours of arriving in LA…). But yeah, the next few months will be one long vacation.
I may have OD-ed on chips. Guac and hummus – never! But I dont wanna see another tortilla chip for a loooong time (or next weekend – haha).
haha. well the names are so random anyways. what exactly IS a macchiato?
avo = best vitamin E ever
the neon suit is very deceiving – trust, im as white as ever :S
that sounds like the most epic summer! espesh the beer poops, hahaha
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I thought I might just as well comment and tell you that me, being a Mexican and eating tortillas, there is no lard in tortillas, but there is a lot of it in tamales and maybe chips, depends if you buy them, I came to know tortilla chips in the US, funny thing cause I was told that it was mexican food and also I learned that burritos are Mexican food too and I came to know them here too! Kind of an ironic situiation for me. by the way I love your blog and fodmapsdiet too! I recently found out that I have IBS but I didn’t know anything about it but now you inspired me and I’m going to try everything to feel better 🙂
hi marisol! thanks for the heads up…ill definitely have to keep that in mind in the future….heading to cabo again this june so i appreciate your comment. my best, elise