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Vegetarian and vegan food in San Diego

10 places in San Diego with vegetarian or vegan options.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Vegetarian and vegan food in San Diego

  1. EatLa Jolla

    Don Carlos Taco Shop

    Small Tex-Mex/Mexican taco shop that also serves burritos, tortas, quesadillas, and enchiladas. Specializes in variants of California burritos including vegetarian ones. Limited parking nearby.

  2. EatBalboa Park-Hillcrest

    Khyber Pass

    A mix of Afghan, Turkish, and Indian dishes served by a friendly staff. Lamb, beef, chicken, and vegetarian/vegan dishes. It'son University Avenue among many other restaurants. Street parking only.

    Daily 11:30AM-10PM$13-30

  3. EatMid-City

    North Park Creamery

    Soft-serve ice cream, with the option of a "dip" that forms a hardened shell around the ice cream. Good vegan and dairy-free options.

  4. EatMission Beach-Pacific Beach

    Oscar's Mexican Seafood

    Oscar's

    Small, local Mexican seafood chain specializing in ceviche, tacos, and tortas. Vegetarian options available.

    $

  5. EatDowntown

    The Mission

    Third and newest of the popular locally owned breakfast restaurant. Avoid the lines at the North Park and Mission Beach locations by coming here. Vegetarian offerings for the diet conscious. Only open for breakfast and lunch from 8AM - 3PM.

  6. EatLa Jolla

    The Taco Stand

    La Jolla location of the medium-sized chain of taco shops featuring hand-made tortillas. Also serves burritos and churros and also has vegetarian options. The location typically has long lines, but online ordering and pickup is available.

  7. EatDowntown

    Underbelly

    Serves tonkotsu (pork broth) and vegetarian ramen. Gets crowded, expect to wait for seating if you arrive during the lunch or dinner rush. There is also a North Park location with a slightly different menu.

  8. EatMid-City

    Zia Gourmet Pizza

    Zias is home to some of the most unique and tastiest pizzas in all San Diego. You can order by the slice or a whole pie. The types of pizza range from the traditional cheese (three types) to the most famous, eggplant (cranberries, walnuts, yogurt, and eggplant). All food served is kosher and halal and there are vegan options as well. The owner and head chef constantly walks around and asks how everything tastes.

  9. EatMid-City

    Nomad Donuts

    Donuts and bagels. Good vegan options.

    Wed-Sun 7AM-2PM

  10. EatMid-City

    Ranchos Cocina

    Mexican restaurant with extensive vegan options.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to San Diego (CC BY-SA 4.0).