For example..today i went a mexican restaurant with my co-workers....they had Fehitas of beef, chicken, seafood.....but i ordered Fehitas without meat. it was good. Have grilled cheese, baked potatoes, onion rings which is a combination when you go to american restaurant. If they have a vegetarian soup like brocalli or potato, that will do it for me. Plus don't be wayyy to strict as well if you are in mid-west esp. if they brought you food with meat mixed...separate it on a side of a plate and digg the rest for your body. enjoy being a vegetarian...after a while your taste buds will become so replenished, and the whole concept of nutrition will be clear...Good Luck