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Zenaida’s Cafe

  • August 13, 2018
  • Las Vegas Vegan Dining

The vegan options off of Pecos and Tropicana are becoming easier to find with spots like Pancho’s Vegan Tacos and Taco Y Taco. But have you heard about Zenaida’s Cafe, a family-owned diner open for breakfast and lunch? Zenaida’s is a vegan-friendly restaurant in Las Vegas with a homey feel, like you walked into Zenaida’s Chef Sterling Burpee’s living room ready to enjoy a home-cooked meal.

Vegan dishes at this great local spot, Zenaida's Cafe. For more vegan dining in Las Vegas, visit www.vegansbaby.com/vegansbaby2018

Make no mistake, this is no home cooking.

Chef Sterling has been a part of the opening team of multiple major hotels including Wynn Resorts. He is also not new to meatless dishes, thanks to having family members who are both vegans and vegetarians. These dishes are reflected on the menu.

Vegan dishes at this great local spot, Zenaida's Cafe. For more vegan dining in Las Vegas, visit www.vegansbaby.com/vegansbaby2018

Like many hot spots in town, avocado toast is on Zenaida’s menu. While it’s not vegan in its original form, Chef Sterling can swap the baguette for garlic sourdough. This bad boy comes topped with grape tomatoes and a balsamic glaze.

Vegan dishes at this great local spot, Zenaida's Cafe. For more vegan dining in Las Vegas, visit www.vegansbaby.com/vegansbaby2018

If you’re in the mood for a sandwich, order the quinoa burger, a goodie straight from Chef Sterling’s personal recipe. He uses quinoa, grits, and white beans to create this protein-filled patty that is seared and served on toasted naan. It is then topped with Daiya Cheese and avocado slices (Yes! More avocado!) with a seasonal side salad.

Chloe’s Tofu Scramble was created for Chef Sterling’s wife, who you might also run into during your meal. Think less scramble and more vegan fried rice style. It’s a huge mound of jasmine rice, tofu, sauteed mushrooms and other veggies, plus some nori with a side of pickled slaw. Rice in our breakfast tofu scramble, why haven’t we been doing this before?

Vegan dishes at this great local spot, Zenaida's Cafe. For more vegan dining in Las Vegas, visit www.vegansbaby.com/vegansbaby2018

Finally, there are vegan tacos on the menu which feature meatless grounds.

Happy with your eats? Let Chef know how much you appreciate the vegan options on his menu when he comes around to shake your hand at the end of the meal.

3430 E. Tropicana Ave., 89121; 702-476-3117; Sunday: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday – Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hours of operation and menu offerings may vary due to staffing issues. Please check directly with the restaurant regarding hours and offerings.
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