Native Foods is an organic/vegan/vegetarian restaurant designed to meet the needs of today's discriminating, health-conscious diners looking for great-tasting food---for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

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Native Foods was founded 15 years ago by acclaimed vegan chef, Tanya Petrovna.  Author of two cookbooks (and working on a third!), Chef Tanya has been featured on the Food Network, in many publications and has made many TV and radio appearances.  Native Foods is her vision and she works full-time as its Executive Chef.

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Chef Tanya's roots are firmly grounded in the gourmet world. Chef Tanya was raised in a gourmet household and she helped her father at catering events as a teenager.  In her family, mealtime was a celebration of taste, texture and companionship. Family vacations were global explorations of food and culture – visiting relatives in far off lands and discovering ethnic flavors and traditions.

Her idea for a vegan/vegetarian restaurant came to her at a very young age.  On one of her family vacations on a farm, she met and pet, a dairy cow.  Her love of animals grew!  So Tanya's quest began:  how to maintain a healthy, balanced, nutritious diet using 100% plant-based foods.  Well, much to Tanya's delight, she learned that contrary to the fears and concerns of some people that it's not only possible to live a healthy vegetarian lifestyle, but it's also healthier for the planet as well as its people.

The result is Native Foods – delicious, healthy, fun food that honors the environment and harms not a single animal in the making.

Chef-crafted is Tanya's mantra:  fresh and local foods using organic ingredients whenever possible.  Homemade each day.  Her vision:  share the flavor and love with the world--both vegans and non-vegans alike!

Since her first Palm Springs restaurant opening in 1994, Chef Tanya is still serving delicious vegan meals to vegans, vegetarians, omnivores, locavores, anyavores and other taste and health conscious patrons.

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menu

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Our Entire Menu is Non-Dairy, even the Mayo!
For information and nutritional data on our meals and ingredients, click here.

Starters & Sides

Creamy Artichoke Spinach Dip Served warm with crispy crostini and dipping veggies. Jumpstart your party! 6.95

Asian Lettuce WRAPS Lettuce cups filled with a stir fry of our Original Seitan, mushrooms, jicama, garlic and ginger, topped with crispy rice noodles. Spicy garlic soy sauce on the side. 7.95

Native Chicken Wings Our crispy battered Native Chicken wings. Ranch dressing on the side.  6.95

Native Fries* Thinly-cut, cooked in pure vegetable oil and seasoned just right! Crispy Sweet Potato Fries. 3.95 Seasoned Potato Fries. 2.95

Chili Cheese Fries* Native Seasoned Fries smothered in our homemade chili. Topped with Native cheese and diced red onions.  5.95

Mini-Greens Salad Salad greens, beets, carrots, sprouts, sunflower seeds, croutons and balsamic vinaigrette.  4.95

Nuevo Native Nachos Homemade organic corn tortilla chips covered in black beans, Native Taco Meat, Native Chipotle Crema, Native Cheese, salsa fresca, and guacamole. Topped with organic corn, green onions, and cilantro.  7.95

Nuevo Native Chili A custom blend of white beans and Native chili meat simmered with tomatoes and special spices. Topped with Native cheese and diced red onions. Served with a hunk of freshly-made cornbread. Cup 3.95/Bowl 5.95

Daily Soup Made by Chef Tanya and never from a can! Fresh everyday, the only way! Cup 2.95/Bowl 4.95

 

Entree Salads

Broccoli Curry Crunch Salad Fresh broccoli, cashews, cranberries, and chopped Native Seitan, all tossed in our craveable curry dressing atop organic romaine with fresh apples and a citrus ginger vinaigrette. 8.95

Ensalada Azteca Fresh avocado, cucumber and jicama salsa atop organic quinoa, romaine and Chef Tanya's award winning mango lime vinaigrette. Topped with currants, toasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro.  9.95

Yo Amigo Taco Salad A blend of organic romaine, cabbage, Native Taco Meat, and salsa fresca. Topped with organic corn, green onion, cilantro, and tortilla chip croutons. Served with our original creamy chipotle dressing on the side. 8.95 Yo, good with avocado 1.00

OC Raw Chopper  Freshly chopped mixed veggies, seasonal greens, pomodoro, avocado, almonds, angel hair beets and sprouts. Served with manna bread and lemon garlic oil dressing on the side.  9.95   Proteinize red or black beans ... 1.00

Handholds

Our burger buns are organic, whole grain and made just for us!

Chicken Run Ranch Burger Crispy battered Native Chicken, ranch dressing, lettuce, carrots, and onions. What everyone would eat if chicken ran the ranch.  9.95

Portobello and Sausage Burger Juicy grilled portobellos, our homemade Seitan sausage, pomodoro, caramelized onions, sweet roasted garlic, creamy pumpkin seed pesto and mayo.  9.95

Scorpion Burger Chef Tanya's original burger! Homemade Tempeh blackened with chipotle sauce, lettuce, carrots, avocado and onions.  8.95   Add caramelized onions  1.00

Oklahoma Bacon Cheeseburger Our thinly sliced original Seitan, melted cheddar, caramelized onions, crispy tempeh bacon on a bun slathered with BBQ sauce and ranch dressing, lettuce, carrots, onions, and tomato and topped with crunchy battered dill pickles chips.  9.95

Baja Surf Tacos (2) Our sea-friendly "fish taco". Two soft grilled corn tortillas stuffed with crispy battered Tempeh, homemade surfer sauce, salsa fresca, shredded cabbage and guacamole.  7.95

Twister Wrap Organic greens, fresh avocado and cucumber salsa, creamy chipotle sauce and your choice of crispy or grilled Native Chicken.  9.95

Classic Deli Reuben Thinly-sliced, deli-style Reuben Native Seitan piled high on grilled organic marble rye. Topped with mom’s original sauerkraut recipe, Native Horseradish Cheese and a slather of Russian dressing. 9.95

 

Earth Bowls

Our full-flavored, hearty variety of vegetables, greens, grains, sauces and Native Meats in one big bowl.

Soul Bowl Southern fried Native Chicken with hearty red beans and "jazzman" rice, steamed veggies, organic greens, ranch dressing and served with a freshly-made corn bread wedge.  9.95

Gandhi Bowl Chef Tanya's Tempeh blackened on a bed of jasmine and brown rice. Topped with organic greens, steamed veggies, wild curry sauce, cranberries and green onions.  8.95

Hollywood Bowl Ginger marinated and seared tofu spears over organic brown rice, steamed veggies, and organic greens in out tangy freshly roasted peanut sauce.  8.95

EN ”CHA-CHA” LADA BOWL Stacked corn tortillas layered with black beans, steamed kale and a light saute of tofu, mushroom, corn and shallots. Garnished with ranch drizzle, guacamole, topped with a sweet pepper popper. 8.95

Rockin' Moroccan Our grilled, savory Native Chicken with spicy ginger Moroccan marinade, grilled veggies and quinoa. Topped with currants and tasty toasted almonds.  9.95

Greek Gyro Our thinly sliced peppered Seitan sauteed with shallots on organic quinoa, steamed vegetables, organic greens, lemon garlic sauce and hummus. Served with grilled flatbread.  9.95

 

Chef Tanya's Seasonal Specials

Inspired by my travels, guests, friends & general cravings! Please enjoy, Chef Tanya

Wild Buffalo Wrap Our battered Seitan strips tossed with Louisiana hot sauce, shredded lettuce, cucumber strips and tomato. Served with homemade ranch dipping sauce. If you are really wild, ask for extra hot sauce. 8.95

Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini Bowl Stuffed eggplant filled with our homemade Native Ricotta and sautéed Tempeh, rolled and baked to perfection. Served atop broccoli, whole wheat fusilli pasta and marinara. 9.95

Italian Wedding Salad A wonderful marriage of mixed salad greens tossed with lemon garlic dressing and artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, capers, roasted sweet peppers, pomodoro, whole wheat fusilli pasta. Topped with Native Parmesan and served with a pesto crostini. It’s a celebration! 9.95

Mom’s Original Meatloaf Made from lentils, barley, mushrooms, shallots and special spices. Served with coconut mashed yams and savory mushroom gravy. Mom knows meatloaf. 9.95

Pizzas

Spicy MeatBall Pizza Homemade marinara sauce, Native Sausage Seitan meatballs, roasted sweet peppers, caramelized onions, pesto and Native Parmesan. 7.95

Verdi's Roasted Veggie Pizza Creamy herbed (tofu) ricotta and pesto, roasted fennel, organic pear tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, sweet red onions, and garlic cloves drizzled with basalmic glaze. 7.95

Desserts

All desserts are dairy-free, Cholesterol-Free, Refined Sugar-Free.

Good Luck Cupcakes Made in house using the finest ingredients that include organic Fair-trade cocoa powder, organic flour and sugar, trans-fat free veggie shortening. Flavors include Chocolate, Vanilla and Cardamon Rose.  2.95

Peanut Butter Parfait Whipped organic creamy peanut butter filling layered between Boogie Bar crumbles and chocolate chips. Agave sweetened.  2.95

Boogie Bars A banana bread loaded with almonds, oats, coconut, chocolate chips and jungle vanilla. Sweetened with agave and maple syrup. Makes you boogie!  2.95

Chocolate Love Pie Thick and lustfully creamy chocolate filling in a delicious spiced almond crust.  2.95

Cheesecake A rich cream cheesy filling, ginger granola crust, sweetened just right with organic sugar. Served with blueberries on the side.  2.95

Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake Our cheesecake with pecan caramel and chocolate chips swirled in a chocolate cookie crust.  2.95

 

Kids are Cool!

All kids meals include a drink. For children 10 and under.  4.95

Native Chicken Nuggets Cup o' nuggets with a scoop of brown rice, dipping veggies and ranch dressing.

Organic Corny Quesdilla A happy face of organic corn tortillas layered with melted cheeses, carrots and broccoli garnish.

Chimpanzee Pizza Organic pizza crust, homemade marinara and melted cheese with a fruity garnish. Little chimps swing for it.

Freddie's Mac and Cheese Organic quinoa "super" pasta with a cow friendly cheese sauce and broccoli trees. Soy and wheat free.