This buffet, operated by Houston’s Hare Krishna congregation, serves up a bountiful all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet for both lunch and dinner. All the dishes here, like barbecue tofu, okra & potato masala, and saag paneer are made from scratch with fresh ingredients, and the roti is top-notch.

This cozy Heights spot isn’t exclusively focused on vegetarians, but there are plenty of excellent meat-free dishes. For a particularly indulgent meal, try the black bean burger, served on wheat and topped with smoked provolone and kale pesto.

The menu at this 100% raw, 100% vegan eatery is a little far out, but it’s definitely worth a try. A constantly rotating menu of soups, salads, veggie burgers, and a selection of freshly made kombucha are on offer.

Build your own vegetarian platter at Houston’s best Mediterranean eatery, and make all your falafel dreams come true. More than a dozen veggie options, including hummus, fried cauliflower, and roasted potatoes are on offer, along with a selection of fresh veggie-packed salads.

Healthy fare reigns at Local Foods, which means that the meat-free options are plentiful. Dig into a quinoa burger served on a pretzel bun or vegan taco salad for lunch, and fuel the rest of your afternoon with a honey iced coffee mixed with almond milk.

Now open in its shiny new home, Kiran’s is home to one of the city’s most sophisticated vegetarian menus. Order the Vegetarian Feast, a combination of veggie-based dishes like palak paneer, black lentil dal, aloo palak, and bhindi masala paired with saffron rice pulao, paratha, and more accompaniments.

The menu at this Asian fusion eatery is 100% vegan, so no need to worry about an errant animal-based ingredient in your dinner. During lunch, an epic buffet is piled high with soups, salad fixings, hot entrees, and desserts. For dinner, try tofu curry or a steaming bowl of vegan noodle soup, and save room for a slice of Pepper Tree’s famous coconut cake.

Enjoy sushi, wontons, pad thai and more excellent Asian fare at this 100% vegan restaurant. If you avoid soy and gluten, many of the dishes on the menu can be prepared without either ingredient.

Walking into Shri Balaji Bhavan is like walking into dosa heaven. The popular Hillcroft eatery serves up a totally vegetarian menu, ranging from ridiculously spicy thali to one of the city’s best versions of dal fry. Don’t be surprised, though, if you don’t end up eating your weight in the restaurant’s freshly-baked breads.

Anthony Bourdain stopped by the city’s outpost of this Indian cafe when he was visiting Houston, so you know it’s legit. Budget-friendly soups, dosa, and curries are all on offer, along with a selection of desserts, including excellent gulab jamun.

This much-lauded Indian and Pakistani eatery is the perfect spot to eat alongside carnivores. Vegan items on the menu are clearly noted, and Himalaya’s versions of dal fry, aloo gobi, and homemade paneer masala are among the best in the city.

This longstanding health food store is also home to one of the city’s best vegetarian cafes. After grabbing the quinoa and chia seeds for at-home cooking, treat yourself to an avocado po’ boy, grilled veggie wrap, or vegan spaghetti made with soy crumbles.

Based in Mumbai, Houston is home to the only U.S. outpost of Maharaja Bhog. The restaurant is known for its vegetarian thali dishes (also known as a selection of dishes served on a large platter) that is best eaten with your hands. The housemade paneer and curries are exceptional, especially the tangy and spicy Afghani-style chickpea curry.