Originally Posted By Dalia3001 I am planning a trip to the DLR in October and will be joined by some pretty strict vegetarians. I was wondering if anyone knew if the refried beans at Tortilla Jo's, Cocina Cucamonga, and Rancho Del Zocalo are made with lard?
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 I don't know if they have lard in them. I would assume not as many people tend to freak out at the word "lard" Best chance would be to call and ask.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I don't think that they would freak about the word lard, it's the fact that it is animal fat. I would call and check the be sure.
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 I did call, and the refried beans at Cocina Cucamonga and Rancho Del Zocalo have no lard and are completely vegetarian. The refried beans at Tortilla Jo's are not vegetarian, which probably means they are made with lard, although I didn't ask for details after hearing that they contain meat products at all, as it won't matter to my friends what type of meat products be it lard or chicken broth. Most refried beans are made with lard, from what I understand. Tortilla Jo's does offer black beans which are vegetarian.
Originally Posted By ImTempest If vegetarians only eat vegetables, does that mean I should avoid humanitarians? ;-)
Originally Posted By LPFan22 If you're looking for a great veggie burger at some point, I highly recommend the veggie burger over at the little coffee/lounge area in the Paradise Pier Hotel.
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >animal fat< It's the best kind of animals fat. Pork Fat. Sweet sweet pork fat.... it will give flavor to anything.
Originally Posted By alexbook Interesting. I'd heard rumors that Zocalo used lard. I wonder if this means the rumors were false, or that they've changed their recipe. Thanks for checking. I happen to like the veggie skewers at Bengal Barbecue, and the veggie burgers at Whitewater Snacks, but I know some vegetarians find both of those to be unacceptable, as they're cooked on the same grills as the meat products. I guess it depends on how strict you are. (I describe myself as a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" vegetarian, i.e., not very strict at all.)
Originally Posted By Mr3000 Hi Dalia-- I think calling was a great thing. If more people would do so, it would probably result in more vegetarian options in the parks & throughout the property. I've found that at the park restaurants where they don't have anything listed, they ARE willing to work with the diner-- but the result isn't always all that impressive.
Originally Posted By alexbook >> I've found that at the park restaurants where they don't have anything listed, they ARE willing to work with the diner-- but the result isn't always all that impressive.<< I was once treated to dinner at Brennan's. There was nothing vegetarian on the menu, so they improvised. I was distinctly underwhelmed by the results.
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 Yeah, I'm trying to do some research before we get there so that my friends aren't stuck somewhere with only one "vegetarian" option, that turns out to be not quite so vegetarian. That's a bummer about the Bengal Barbeque. Cooking on the same grill is probably a deal breaker for them, and I had hoped that eating lunch at Bengal Barbeque would work out for everyone. I think we'll have to bring in PB and J sandwiches and eat dolewhip that day, ha ha, as I have a lunch/snack break planned near the Tiki Room. I know the cart near there in Adventureland has fresh fruit as well.
Originally Posted By ImTempest Would dolewhip be okay with them? I know some very strict vegetarians that don't do dairy, either (milk products).
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 > I know some very strict vegetarians that don't do dairy, either (milk products).< That's mostly a vegan thing isn't it?
Originally Posted By ImTempest Not really familiar with the correct terminology - I'm an omnivore, myself! I just know when I go out with those friends I don't plan anything to do with eating.
Originally Posted By friendofdd My favorite take on vegetarianism. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-s6RDauMPQ" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...6RDauMPQ</a>
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 They eat eggs and dairy, they are strict vegetarian and eat products from animal flesh or hooves (gelatin) or anything that would hurt the animal, but not vegan, which would mean they don't eat any animal products at all including eggs, milk, etc. : ) I'm an omnivore now too, but was a vegetarian for nine years, and then a pescatarian (fish only) who ate no dairy for about five more, and at other times had some other weird dietary restrictions, so I certainly understand the challenges of following a special diet.
Originally Posted By Dalia3001 Um, wow, that was a crazy typo. I should have typed, "They eat eggs and dairy. They are strict vegetarian and DON"T eat products MADE from animal flesh or hooves..." Sorry.
