• Painted Desert Diner

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Located just outside the entrance gate to the Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest National Park, east of Holbrook. A vegan burger called the tepa burger is bean-based, gluten-free, soy free. Vegans please ask about the bun. Reported open June 2024. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm.


3 Reviews

First Review by MightyVegMama

OperationChowhound

Points +11601

Vegan
03 May 2022

Desert Dry Burger

I ordered the vegan burger and a side of tots. The burger includes lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles. The patty is very dry and soft. Conversely, the tots are perfectly crispy. I appreciate a vegan option in this relatively remote location, but I would not eat this burger again.

Pros: vegan option in remote location

ManhattanTransfer

Points +202

Vegan
22 Apr 2019

Desert Mirage is Real!

Had an early lunch at this cafe that is on the same site as the north entrance to Petrified Forest National Park. Tasty vegan burger, friendly staff.

Pros: Clearly listed vegan burger on the menu, No other options for miles!

MightyVegMama

Points +82

Vegetarian
19 Apr 2019

A Surprise In the Desert

Awesome little diner at the Petrified Forest. Vegetarian and vegan options. Real Vegetable Meat made in house from Sonoran Tepary Beans.

Burger was delicious, a bit soft, but super flavorful. Ask for no cheese.
Can also get the meat in tacos.

In you enter the park from the North side (I-40) you can eat at the diner without paying the park entrance fee, so if you're just looking for a snack in this veggie desert, this is the spot for you!!

Pros: A surprising amount of options. Reasonably priced.

Cons: None.




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