The Garden Bowl

At Mario's Mexican Restaurant (Gladwin, MI)

Verified last month

Say This To The Server

“Hi! Could you make me a bowl with rice as the base, then add your beans, sautéed peppers and onions, corn, and fresh salsa with tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños? I'd love it seasoned with cumin and chili powder and finished with lime. Just want to check - are your beans made with lard or are they vegan? Is the rice cooked in chicken broth or water? And the vegetables are cooked in vegetable oil, not butter, right? Perfect!”

Ingredients:rice · beans · bell peppers · onions · corn · tomatoes · cilantro · jalapeños · lime · cumin · chili powder

⚠ Confirm With The Server

Confirmation questions, not custom builds. Most kitchens premake breads + sauces, so ask whether the standard recipe is dairy-free rather than for a from-scratch swap.

· Ask if the beans are made with lard or are they vegetarian
· Confirm the rice is cooked in water or vegetable broth, not chicken broth
· Ask if the vegetables are cooked in vegetable oil, not butter or lard

Vegan-enough, not vegan-perfect

You picked a non-vegan restaurant. The order above gets you as close to vegan as the kitchen can ship tonight. Shared fryers, premade dough, may-contain disclaimers come with the territory. If you need certified vegan only, find a vegan restaurant.

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