Chef Tanya’s Kitchen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Chef Tanya’s Kitchen, where vibrant flavors meet compassionate eating. Located in Palm Desert, this trendy vegan deli offers a diverse menu filled with mouth-watering options that promise to excite your palate.
Highlights include the Bahn Mi & You, featuring seared garlic chili tofu and fresh herbs—all nestled in a toasted ciabatta. The BLTA, made with smoky tofu bacon and top-quality veggies, is a crowd-pleaser. For those craving a burger, the Gordo Chili Cheese Burger is a must-try, served in a bowl for a hearty experience.
Beyond the delectable sandwiches and burgers, the innovative salads—like the Coachella Forever—are perfect for a fresh and filling meal. With accessible features like QR code menus and a welcoming environment, Chef Tanya’s Kitchen is more than just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of plant-based dining.
Sandwiches
Bahn Mi & You
Seared garlic chili tofu, pickled daikon and carrot, cucumber, jalapeo pickles, cilantro, mint, basil, spicy mayo, on a toasted ciabatta.
BLTA
Made with our smoky tofu bacon, beautiful lettuce, avocado, fresh tomato, mayo on toasted country levain bread.
Chupacabra Chick'n
Thinly sliced crispy seitan filets, avocado, cilantro, house-pickled jalapeos, finely shredded cabbage, tomato, onion, Chupacabra sauce on a toasted ciabatta.
El Cubano
Slow-roasted warm citrus and garlic seitan, mayo, mustard, cabbage, tomato, pickle, onion on a toasted ciabatta.
Modern Hippie Veggie
Crack cheese, avocado, gomasio (roasted sesame salt), tomato, jicama, shredded carrot, cucumber, purple pickled cabbage, beautiful lettuce, mayo on country levain bread.
Pastrami Mami
Sliced pastrami, Moms sauerkraut, thousand island, dill pickle, melted cheese on gourmet rye bread.
Sriracha Cheesy Panini
Avocado, melted cheese, caramelized onions, sriracha mayo on levain bread.
Caprese Tempeh Burger
Caramelized onions, melted cheese, beautiful lettuce, tomato, pesto mayo.
CTK Tempeh Burger
Caramelized onions, beautiful lettuce, tomato, mayo.
Gordo Chili Cheese Burger
Heirloom Rancho Gordo bean chili, Crack Cheese, BBQ sauce, red onion and jalapeo pickle garnish. So bomb we have to serve it in a bowl!
Guadalajara Burger
Anaheim chile, caramelized onions, guacamole, melted cheese, beautiful lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo.
Tempeh Power Burgers
Salads
Coachella Forever
A festival in your mouth of crunchy romaine & cabbage, quinoa, avocado, cucumber, black beans, jicama, cilantro, toasted pepitas, currants, cool and creamy mango lime dressing, chili con limon dust. GF
CTK Classic Caesar
Crispy romaine, garlic-rubbed croutons, toasted pepitas, walnut parmesan, house made vegan Caesar dressing. (GF - hold the croutons)
Mini Caesar
Half-size of our crispy romaine, garlic-rubbed croutons, toasted pepitas, walnut parmesan, house made vegan Caesar dressing. (GF - hold the croutons)
Mini Greens Salad
Lettuce, carrot, pickled red cabbage, cucumber, radish, white balsamic dressing. GF
Oh-My-Gato-Taco
For all the cool cats... romaine, cabbage, black beans, taco meat, avocado salsa, pickled purple cabbage, tortilla chip croutons, corn, cilantro, chipotle ranch dressing. (GF - hold the taco meat)
Tasty Thai Tofu Salad
Romaine, cabbage, quinoa, carrot, red pepper, cucumber, seared garlic chili tofu, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, roasted peanut dressing. GF
Daily Soup
Our freshly made soups change daily! Check out our daily selection on Instagram @cheftanyaskitchen
Gordo Chili
Heirloom Rancho Gordo beans, seitan, organic tomatoes, delicious spices, topped with Crack Cheese and chopped red onions.
Mac N' Cheesy
Classic elbow macaroni, in our dreamy, creamy, cheesy sauce, garlic crumb topping.
Crispy Chiken Tenders
Our "chicken inspired" housemade organic seitan served with Buffalo and CTK Ranch sauces.
Extra Dipping Sauce
Dip... dabble... slather... grab some extra sauces!
Soups & Specials
Deli Sides
Classic Deli Potato
Golden organic potatoes, celery, fresh dill, mustard, pickle, mayo. GF
Eggy Salad
Tofu, turmeric, pickle, Dijon, mayo, spices. GF
Moroccan Cauliflower
Roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, parsley, red onion, currants, local dates, Moroccan marinade. GF
Smoked Chick'n Pasta
Whole wheat penne, Italian parsley, red bell peppers, chopped seitan, mayo.
Daily Agua Fresca
Fresh and colorful iced fruit water. Changes daily! (16oz)
Iced Tea
Black and unsweetened iced tea. (16oz)
Guru Chai
Inspired from a yoga trip to India (organic sugar and oat milk).
Kids Cheesy Melty
Melted cheese, country bread. Nut free.
Kids Chiken Little
Our "chicken inspired" housemade organic seitan served with CTK Ranch sauce.
Kids Jicama & Guac Cup
Slices of sweet jicama, scoop of guacamole, and skinny tortilla chips.
Kids Mac N' Cheesy
Classic elbow macaroni, in our dreamy, creamy, cheesy sauce, garlic crumb topping.
Kids & Drinks
Dessert
Boogie Bar
Organic bananas, artisan wheat flour, oats, chocolate chips, coconut and almonds. sweetened with maple syrup. Nice way to help you through the day!
Cake Carrot Slice
Topped with an orange zested cream cheese topping!
Cake Chocolate Slice
Chocolate cake delightfully moist and covered with a chocolate glaze.
Cake Lemon Bites
A classic veganized! Amazing with coffee or tea.
Cookie Chewy Chocolate
The chocolatiest chocolate cookie dusted with salt flakes!
Cupcake Chocolate
Chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting.
Cupcake Red Velvet
Red velvet cupcake with vegan cream cheese frosting.
Cupcake Vanilla
Vanilla cupcake with vanilla frosting.
Organic Apple Cobbler
A hint of brown sugar in the crust with apples dusted with cinnamon. (GF)
Parfait PB Cup
The name says it all.. with chocolate cookie crumbles!
Parfait GF PB Cup
Our delicious Peanut Butter Parfait without the crumbles!