Saint Lucia

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Tropical produce, Creole sides, market meals
Challenging Because: Fish, meat stock, and butter are commonly used

🥗 What to Eat

• Green fig and provision (banana, yam, dasheen) — ask no meat
  (green fig = unripe banana)
• Stewed lentils or beans
• Fried plantains
• Callaloo made without crab or saltfish
  (kah-luh-LOO)
• Fresh tropical fruits (mango, papaya, pineapple, guava)

🚫 Watch Out For

• Saltfish or meat added to vegetable dishes
• Fish stock in soups and stews
• Butter or milk in mashed provisions
• Hidden meat seasoning (bouillon cubes)

🗣️ Survival Phrases (English)

• I am vegetarian: I don’t eat meat or fish
• I am vegan: I don’t eat meat, fish, dairy, or eggs
• Is this cooked with meat or fish? Was any meat or fish used in cooking?

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Market meals and roadside stands are often the easiest places to eat vegetarian — just ask how dishes are cooked. Resorts and upscale restaurants are more familiar with vegan requests.