Texas Democrat James Talarico faced criticism for ordering a breakfast taco without meat, being called "weak" and "pathetic" by President Trump for his vegan-like choice. Despite the backlash, Talarico is not actually vegan and has been vocal about the importance of reducing meat consumption for animal welfare and environmental reasons. He has pledged to only buy vegan products for his campaign.

Contrary to Trump's claim, Texas is home to nearly 4,000 vegan-friendly eateries and has become a plant-based haven in certain areas. Talarico's vegetarian breakfast taco order, including potato, egg, and cheese, is a classic Texan dish, with many Reddit users defending the choice as a staple breakfast taco option in the state. Texans appreciate vegan and vegetarian food, debunking the notion that the state doesn't support such dietary choices.