“We literally went vegan overnight and threw away hundreds of dollars worth of groceries,” Best said. “Which is super convicted, and I haven’t really eaten meat since then.”
In 2018, Best decided to start Go Vegan San Antonio, a food truck that had a vegan-based menu.
Best said she started with smoothies, and after feedback from customers she expanded to include food.
From 2018-22, the truck was anchored at The Block SA, a food truck park near The University of Texas at San Antonio, before moving to the northeast side’s Co-op SA.
Best said she always wanted to start her own business, and when she transitioned into a vegan lifestyle, she realized the type of business she wanted to start.
“I have always been in the food industry, but I wouldn’t say it has always been my passion,” she said. “I have three kids. You can’t go out to eat all the time, so you have to learn to cook, so it became a passion especially after turning vegan.”
To make the food more appealing, Best said she tried to make recipes that are familiar, such as chicken, burgers and fries.
“Nobody wants to eat salad and tofu all the time,” she said. “People want comfort food, like restaurant-quality food, that they can enjoy eating.”
Popular items at Go Vegan include the patty melt and kimchi fries. Burgers are made with Beyond Meat, a plant-based meat substitute that Best seasons to add her own flair.
Best said people shouldn’t be apprehensive about vegan foods.
“I would encourage people to just give it a try,” she said.
Go Vegan San Antonio is located at 11911 Crosswinds way, San Antonio. 210-920-0089. www.govegansatx.com
Hours: Tue.-Sat. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Sun.-Mon. close
