Vegetarian GYG Meals
117 items are tagged vegetarian, from sautéed vegetable and pulled shiitake mains to quesadillas, brekkie bowls, sides and desserts. Use the guide below to pick by protein, calories or format.
All 117 vegetarian GYG items
Sautéed Vegetables with Guac Enchilada (with Cheese & Queso)
Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Enchilada (with Cheese & Queso)
Soft Flour Taco - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole (1 Taco)
Hard Corn Taco - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole (1 Taco)
Big Brekkie Burrito - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole
Brekkie Quesadilla - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole
Brekkie Quesadilla Plus - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole
Brekkie Taco - Sautéed Vegetables with Guacamole (1 Taco)
How much of the GYG menu is vegetarian?
117 of the 245 items in the data are tagged vegetarian, and 57 of them are real meals rather than sides, desserts or drinks. They are spread over burritos (2), bowls (2), cali burritos (2), tacos (4), nachos (2), nacho fries (2), quesadillas (5), enchiladas (2), minis & little g’s (22), breakfast (14), sides & dips (41), desserts (9), cafe hola (10).
Two vegetarian fillings, in nearly every format
Sautéed vegetables with guacamole and pulled shiitake mushroom replace the meat in the burritos, bowls, tacos, nachos, nacho fries, quesadillas, enchiladas and brekkie items. Pick the dish first, then one of those two fillings.
Cheese quesadilla
The Mild Cheese Quesadilla is the simplest vegetarian meal at 386 Cal with 16.2 g of protein.
Vegetarian here includes egg and dairy
The tag means no meat or fish. Cheese, queso, sour cream and scrambled egg all count, which is why the brekkie menu has so many vegetarian items. If you want no animal products at all, see the vegan menu, where 31 items qualify.
Vegetarian protein sources at GYG
Without meat, protein comes from shiitake, cheese, queso, egg and beans. The first one is the most useful to compare, because it replaces chicken in the same dishes.
| Bowl filling | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled chicken | 655 Cal | 43.7 g | 20.5 g | 73.5 g |
| Sautéed vegetables with guac | 690 Cal | 19.4 g | 32.2 g | 79.3 g |
| Pulled shiitake mushroom | 781 Cal | 27.7 g | 38.2 g | 77.3 g |
Shiitake closes most of the gap
Compared with chicken, shiitake gives up 16 g of protein and adds 126 Cal, mostly from fat. Against the sautéed vegetable bowl it is 91 Cal heavier but has 8.3 g more protein, so shiitake is the pick for protein and sautéed vegetables is the pick for a lighter bowl.
Add protein with beans and queso
Swapping to pinto beans in the calculator adds about 2.8 g, and a small queso side adds 5.6 g. Eggs in the brekkie bowls are the easiest vegetarian protein before noon.
Best vegetarian GYG meals: heavy or light
Protein heavyweights
| Meal | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Enchilada (with Cheese & Queso) | 43.1 g | 1,270 Cal |
| Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Nachos | 36.2 g | 1,230 Cal |
| Sautéed Vegetables with Guac Enchilada (with Cheese & Queso) | 34.8 g | 1,180 Cal |
| Big Brekkie Burrito - Pulled Shiitake Mushroom | 33.9 g | 984 Cal |
| Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Nacho Fries | 33.7 g | 1,140 Cal |
| Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Burrito | 32.2 g | 895 Cal |
Heavy hitters
The top spots are large formats, so the calories and sodium are high too. Treat them as a big meal, not an everyday lunch.
Light vegetarian picks
| Meal | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Little G's Fries with Chipotle Seasoning (60g) | 179 Cal | 2.6 g |
| Little G's Fries with Plain Salt (60g) | 179 Cal | 2.6 g |
| Brekkie Taco - Pulled Shiitake Mushroom (1 Taco) | 199 Cal | 8.5 g |
| Sourdough Toast with Guacamole (1 Slice) | 207 Cal | 5.1 g |
| Sourdough Toast with Avocado (1 Slice) | 216 Cal | 5.1 g |
| Hard Corn Taco - Pulled Shiitake Mushroom (1 Taco) | 236 Cal | 8.4 g |
More light picks
See the under 500 calories list and filter it for the vegetable fillings.
Vegetarian GYG questions
Does GYG have vegetarian options?
Yes. 117 items are tagged vegetarian in the data, including 57 meals such as the Sautéed Vegetables with Guac Burrito, the Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Bowl, cheese quesadillas, brekkie bowls and tacos. The rest are sides, desserts and drinks.
What is the highest protein vegetarian meal at GYG?
Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Enchilada (with Cheese & Queso) has the most, at 43.1 g for 1270 Cal. For something lighter, the Pulled Shiitake Mushroom Bowl has 27.7 g for 781 Cal.
What is the best low calorie vegetarian meal at GYG?
Among meals, the lightest are single tacos and the smaller bowls. The Little G's Bowl with sautéed vegetables is 387 Cal and the Brekkie Bowl with sautéed vegetables is 392 Cal with 20.4 g of protein.
Are GYG vegetarian items also vegan?
Only some. 31 of the 117 vegetarian items are tagged vegan. Most vegetarian mains contain cheese, and the brekkie items contain egg, so they are vegetarian but not vegan. The vegan page shows how to adjust them.
Is the shiitake mushroom filling as high in protein as chicken?
No. In a bowl, shiitake has 27.7 g of protein against 43.7 g for grilled chicken, and it is 126 Cal higher at 781 Cal.
Do vegetarian GYG breakfast items contain egg?
Yes, the brekkie burritos, bowls and tacos include scrambled egg (the brekkie quesadillas do not), so they suit people who eat eggs and dairy. If you avoid egg, use the allergen matrix to check each item.
Vegetarian here includes egg and dairy. Tags follow the published ingredient list.