Borreguitas Slings Next-Level Vegan Mexican Food in Pomona

"On an otherwise industrial-grey corner in downtown Pomona, the bright-pink, cactus-covered facade of Borreguitas beckons like my bisabuela's house in Tijuana, Mexico. Like there, the interior here brims with hanging pothos plants and religious-adjacent wooden furniture; an older Mexican woman stands in the kitchen, apron on and wooden spoon in hand. Borreguitas is the only vegan Mexican spot in this area of eastern Los Angeles county and its menu, filled with tostadas, burritos, tacos, and more, can be made to accommodate gluten-free diners."

"The highly snackable tostaditas are lightly fried, coated in smooth refried beans, and generously piled with crunchy vegetables and fresh avocado. Order a cafe de olla (hot preferred, but iced is also available) at any time of the day or night. Don't knock the freshly fried chips and guacamole. My toddler has been known to finish off a whole plate by herself."

"Inland Empire punks line up with suit-clad attorneys from the nearby courthouse to order at the counter, where the hostess seems to know everyone and asks about your family. The space is casual: dishes and cutlery are all disposable, while the counter houses a concha display and chisme jar where diners can write down and submit their latest gossip. All the dishes come with mild salsa and pico de gallo by default."

Borreguitas sits on an industrial-grey corner in downtown Pomona behind a bright-pink, cactus-covered facade. The interior features hanging pothos and religious-adjacent wooden furniture, with an older Mexican woman cooking in the kitchen. The menu is entirely vegan Mexican and accommodates gluten-free diners, offering tostadas, burritos, tacos, and snackable tostaditas topped with refried beans, vegetables, and avocado. Cafe de olla is available hot or iced at any hour. Chips and guacamole are freshly fried and popular with children. A diverse crowd gathers at the counter, and service is casual with disposable dishware, a concha display, and a chisme jar. All dishes include mild salsa and pico by default, while a personal chef salsa provides notable heat.

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