Mexican Independence Day calls for a celebration, and Austin favorite Mr. Natural is filling the table with colorful drinks, vegan takes on traditional favorites, and plenty of sweet treats. Plus, the longtime local restaurant is already looking ahead to pumpkin spice season and an anniversary celebration.
We Are Austin hosts Trevor Scott and Sierra Waggoner welcomed Jesus Mendoza, Mr. Natural himself, to the studio for a taste of its Mexican Independence Day offerings and a preview of what’s ahead for fall.
Mr. Natural Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with vegan tamales, mocktails, and more
A Vegan Mexican Independence Day Feast
Mr. Natural arrived with a spread ranging from pastries and entrées to freshly made juices and drinks.
“We brought you guys everything Hispanic that we’ve got vegan at our store,” Mendoza shared.
Among the beverages were hibiscus tea, vegan horchata and a spinach-pineapple juice, while the food spread included chips and guacamole, vegan queso and one of the restaurant’s popular staples: vegan tamales.
The tamales are also available frozen for customers looking to stock up and celebrate at home.
“People can always take them to go,” the Mr. Natural team said. “You can just grab maybe a dozen, two dozen, four dozen. Nobody’s judging.”
Mr. Natural Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with vegan tamales, mocktails, and more
Shake Up a Zero-Proof Margarita
Trevor and Sierra also got a lesson in making a colorful zero-alcohol margarita.
The mocktail combines fresh orange and lime juices, lemon-lime sparkling water, and agave for a refreshing drink that keeps the festive flavors without the alcohol.
Some of that orange juice is about as local as it gets.
“I’ve got an orange tree at my house, and we use those oranges to create our orange juice at our store,” Mendoza shared.
Trevor and Sierra also got a lesson in making a colorful zero-alcohol margarita.
The mocktail combines fresh orange and lime juices, lemon-lime sparkling water, and agave for a refreshing drink that keeps the festive flavors without the alcohol.
A Kombucha Twist on a Michelada
Another creative zero-proof option swaps the beer traditionally found in a michelada for kombucha.
“We use kombucha with ours,” Mendoza said. “It’s, of course, nonalcoholic.”
The kombucha keeps the bubbly element of the drink while offering a different take on the familiar savory flavors.
Mr. Natural Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with vegan tamales, mocktails, and more
Fall Flavors and a Celebration Ahead
Mexican Independence Day is only the beginning of a busy season for Mr. Natural.
The Austin restaurant is also preparing to roll out pumpkin spice offerings for fall, along with an anniversary celebration next month and additional events.
Customers can dine in, pick up food to enjoy at home, or explore catering options for larger celebrations.
Mr. Natural Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with vegan tamales, mocktails, and more
Visit MrNaturalAustin.com and follow Mr. Natural on social media for menus, ordering information, fall offerings, and details about the upcoming anniversary celebration.
Mr. Natural Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with vegan tamales, mocktails, and more