50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Castroville

“Stopped here on the way to Carmel-by-the-sea and OMG!!! They had a mix of beaker goods but also breakfast burritos,tacos and tamales. And i tired the chicken tamales and i was in heaven. So so so good. You need to stop by here and I'll be back.“

“I ordered huevos con tocina, comes with eggs, bacon, rice and beans. The tortillas are hand made and also a side of salsa. Very tasty. Service was really good and there was no wait time. Happy I found this place, a hidden gem. If I'm ever in town again I will definitely be coming back.“

“Food was delicious, serves could of been better!!“

“This was a great little place to eat at. Prices were a bit steep, but the food tasted great, and the service was spot on. The burgers are huge! The one negative comment was that the fries were a bit overcooked. Our server was friendly and anticipated our every need. Highly recommend this place!“

“The cheesy garlic bread, jalapeño poppers, garlic twists, mozzarella sticks, thin crust, and original crust are all on point here. Couple that with an amazing service and that it's owned and operated by a navy veteran that prides himself on perfecting his craft and you have the perfect recipe for a fun night for the family! If you haven't tried them, you need to today!“

“A must stop whenever I’m in Monterrey“

“Great First Friday dinner 04/06/22. Terrific food and friendly volunteer servers. Highly recommend.“

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

“Such a cute little restaurant! Staff was very nice and welcoming and the food is delicious! 10/10 definitely recommend!“

“love the burgers,it's worth your money.“

“My wife needs no spicy, they served full spicy heat to her. Not good. Sent back. Our server barely noticed we were there. The others seemed fine.

When we got what we ordered, very good pumpkin curry, fresh veg rolls.

Relatively quiet and views.
We'll be back for sure, if only because my wife can get mild spices“

“It’s pricey but it’s the best Mexican food I’ve ever tasted. Soooo good.“

“Most cheerful counter person ever, probably the owner!“

“They're known for their pancakes yet I found them less than mediocre, a wee dry. Maple syrup is not available 😕. decent customer service“

“Muy ricas las tlayudas recomendadas“

“Picked up food to go last year and it was really good. So happy that we found this place again! Ordered garlic parm and spicy fried chicken wing plates, lemongrass chicken and beef meatball pho. Also ordered strawberry and melon boba milk tea and Vietnamese coffee with egg cream. Food and drinks came out quickly. Customer service was great. It was so good that we ate and drank everything! We will definitely come here again when we’re in the area.“

“great customer service. the waitress Lucy was awesome“

“Great food, friendly and fast service, will be going back again.“

“food can't ever disappoint me just hits the spot great service.“

“Been eating buche and tripas here for years. I was born and raised in Salinas and The Dove is hands down the best.“

“Greatness 💯🔥. Very friendly. Good good food.“

“Love their Menudo and Cajun Shrimp!“

“🛑🛑 Best Korean restaurant I’ve had in the Bay Area — considering food quality, portion size, value, and overall experience.

🍖 The massive plate of pork hock was only $40 and could easily feed multiple people. Flavor 10/10, no foul flavor, spiced to perfection

🥘 The bibimbap portion was huge — honestly enough for two people.

🍲 The soondae guk was a perfect 10/10. Rich, comforting, perfectly seasoned, and served in a bowl noticeably larger than what most Korean restaurants give you.

🍚 Even the rice stood out: plump, slightly sweet, and perfectly cooked without being sticky.

❤ What truly made this place special was the experience.

The server was an elderly Korean grandma who was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. When I mentioned I was celebrating my birthday, she brought out a Choco Pie with a candle, sang Happy Birthday, and made the whole experience feel incredibly personal and memorable.

🏡 The restaurant is family-owned, with the family’s house right next door. The entire place feels warm, authentic, and welcoming—like you’re being invited into someone’s home rather than dining at a restaurant.

📌 Final verdict:

* Extremely homey atmosphere
* Warm, genuine service
* Huge portions
* Outstanding food
* Incredible value for the price

This is one of those rare restaurants that I absolutely have to revisit whenever I’m heading down toward Monterey or anywhere south of the Bay.“

“Awesome food my favorite every time I go Salinas 🏅“

“The service was great the food was delicious the portions were perfect, the menu had many didn’t entry’s to choose from the wine list was something new I’d definitely recommend this place and plan on going back soon“

“This place is great!!! Excellent food This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation and great great customer service I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again.“

“Decem and QQ gave us the BEST service we have EVER received. No exaggeration. They provided our group with such a wonderful experience and ALL of our food was amazing. We had chow mein, wings, Mongolian beef, sweet & sour chicken, rice, wor wonton soup, ginger tea, and the sesame seed dessert balls (I don’t remember what they were called). Above all, they treated us like family. We will absolutely be having more family dinners here. If you are reading reviews to see where you should go to eat this is THE place to go. P.S. You must try the chicken wings!“

“I love tom kha and sticky rice with mango here. there's a lot of flavors to choose from. friendly ambiance and the staff are accommodating.“

“Ive been coming here for years. Ive moved out of salinas 20 years ago and I still drive 40 minutes when I crave Chinese food. Ive tried other places closer to home but they lack what this location provides. Food is always fresh Always delicious and they have never skimp on portions. Its a family own business and they are always kind.“

“beautiful atmosphere, the food is delicious and the staff was amazing.“

“never been disappointed with the food here ! everything always tastes delicious and prices are good. amd the customer service is always friendly and awesome! my #1 go to place for some delicious Mexican food !“

“Every single time I go to this restaurant, the food is excellent! Ana is the best server! My family and extended family love, love, love everything we have tried. My current favorite is Hunan Beef. The Singapore Rice Noodles are great, eggplant, every variation of rock cod, Peking pork… They can vary any dish to your liking. The lunches are a good deal, enough food for two meals for me. However, going with my family and getting a variety of dishes is what we like the best. Usually there are six to eight of us and we get to eat all of our favorites.“

“The red curry with chicken - the BEST!“

“great pizza and Great customer service!“

“The pizza here is like no other in town. Immediately you taste the fresh ingredients. I bought a combination large pizza and I can't wait to go back for more. This is by far the best in town check them out you won't be disappointed“

“We had a good experience at El Palmar.

The restaurant was clean, and it was not too crowded when we visited in the afternoon, which made for a relaxed atmosphere.

Our server was polite and friendly. While service was a little slower than expected, she appeared to be managing the dining room on her own, and we appreciated her efforts.

We enjoyed the aguas frescas, and the Taco Tuesday specials offered good value. The tacos were good overall, although the carne asada tacos were not as hot as we expected when they were served.

Overall, it was an enjoyable meal, and we would consider visiting again.“

“First time coming. Halo Halo was bomb! Also, bought Pork Rib Adobo. So much flavor! 10/10 Found my new favorite spot! Also, Lawrence helped us and was very welcoming and funny. 😄 See you tomorrow for the Dinuguan (Chocolate Meat) 🥰“

“Best breakfast spot in Salinas 🔥 10/10 recommend! The staff is so welcoming—they genuinely make you feel at home. You can tell they love what they do and really care about your experience, not just serving food but making sure you enjoy every bite.“

“Take out best pizza 🍕 trust me 🇮🇹“

“Good place, good service, and good food. Waitress Jen was great always positive attitude. Thank you“

“I love this place!! Butternut Squash Ravioli is amazing 😍“

“The service is excellent. First walked in was greated with beautiful smile & seated right away. The person that attended me and took my order her name Beatriz Cardenas. Was awesome positive attitude. Introduced me to manager & brought my coffee right away. She was attentive to my order and brought everything to the T of how Ordered my food. She is a person that likes her Line of work and transmits her positive energy to the whole restaurant. It was an awesome experience. I highly recommend eating at this location. Give Beatriz a raise she deserves it!!!“

“Had a solid meal with the guys. We ordered the chicken taquitos for the table. I got the Cali wrap with carne asada. They ordered the chicken and shrimp fajitas and the combo meal with chicken enchilada and shredded beef taco. Everything was superb. Ask for the salsa verde if you like some kick. The complimentary chips and salsa are great as well.“

“Super Fresh! Super Delish! It really made my day & hit the spot. What a pleasant surprise to find a great meal when you’re on the road. It’s a quick stop if you’re traveling through Salinas on the 101 and well worth your time. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Location, location, location! We stopped here solely because we smelled the delicious food as our boat came in from our whale watching trip across the harbor.
We walked in around 3pm, were seated along the bar overlooking the harbor with a great view. Unfortunately the staff either forgot about us or didn't realize we were in someone's assigned section because we ended up waiting almost 30 minutes for someone to come over to take our order. I tried turning around to make eye contact with the staff, but they were hard at work and I didn't want to interrupt them as they were almost always speaking to other customers. We watched several tables who were seated after us get their order taken, so I started to get nervous knowing they closed at 4pm.
Right before we were about to leave a friendly staff member approached us to ask if we had been helped. We ordered everything at once to be efficient with time - my husband and I split the clam chowder, fish and chips, and a side order of sourdough bread. We received our food around 3:50pm and we were so excited to get our food.
Ultimately I am glad we ended up waiting, the food was delicious and hit the spot after a busy day. I would say if you are on a time crunch, don't stop here. We will definitely come back, we'll just budget for more time!“

“My family and I like to support our local businesses and we were coming from a service for a loved one who passed.
We got wonderful service . Food was very tasty, flavorful and delicious. The young lady at the counter took our order, was polite and very welcoming.
We will be back. What a lil gem:)“

“Always outstanding! I come here often as it’s close to my house!“

“la comida muy buena. La atención excelente 😉😉“

“Oh their food is really really yummy everybody that works there is really awesome yeah good food good atmosphere it’s all good thank you noodle bar“

“Excellent food!!! It beats what we had in Maui recently.“