50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in El Cajon

“Grand Slam of a place ! Been coming since childhood and never disappointed.“

“Fresh and tasty food in a nice environment.“

“my husband and I came here with our good friends to celebrate her birthday (and she’s really old) lol and we had Brandy as our server she was fantastic!.“

“Loved everything we got tonight, the chicken sandwich, pulled pork, amazing! So were the fried Mac and cheese balls!!!!“

“I’d come back again. Great customer service..“

“Awesome food. It never disappoints. You’ll be glad you came.“

“We’ve been going to Antique Row Cafe for 20+years. The food is great with ample portions. The service is excellent.“

“It's been forever since ive had pick up stix. I wish you could have items a la carta if you want more than one item but the portion size makes up for it. I got the hot honey chicken and it was delivhtful! I forgot about how yummy their fried rice is too it's not dry and it's really flavorful 😋“

“Loved Saturday, and Sunday breakfast at Gillespie Field. A great staff of folks, and a must visit if your only on vacation.“

“The place was amazing and the food was delicious“

“Never had a bad experience here. The staff are always super friendly and make you feel welcomed and take good care of us. This is our favorite no-frills, reliably good food, hole in the wall spot. Our son loves the food here too! Highly recommend“

“Me encanto el lugar que es muy familiar♥️“

“Delicious breakfasts 😋 and good service“

“I have been craving good Thai for a few years. I have tried some not good and some okay other places. Thai Time is so good. The aromas of the spices tortured my already empty stomach with the enticement of good food to come. I have fallen in love with the food and customer service. I will be back as my budget allows.“

“Amazing! Great options and friendly environment!!“

“Great tasting food wonderful service“

“This place gets pretty busy on weekends! The parking lot may be full but you can still park along the street. It’s pretty large so there’s usually seats. I love the borracho fries, so good! Also the pulled pork and the cheeseburger are tasty too. The service is good as well. My one complaint is they run out of their popular items by 2pm, tri tip and hot links get sold out really fast. I know they can only bbq so much but maybe add some more of the popular meats?“

“Been going here for years !!!“

“This is really a hole in the wall just like in Mexico. The best food comes out of those places. The food is fresha nd hot and very good here. We love the tacos. I ordered the chilawuiles and didn't care for them they doused them in sour cream it jsut was not good. All the other food I have had was so good.“

“Very good food and very good service“

“Gyros House in El Cajon is a great spot for anyone looking for flavorful Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food at an affordable price. The restaurant is well known for its fresh ingredients, generous portions, and friendly service. Popular menu items such as the chicken shawarma, gyro sandwiches, and falafel are packed with flavor and served with warm pita bread and tasty sauces. Although the restaurant has a simple food-court style atmosphere, many customers enjoy the quick service and quality of the food. Overall, Gyros House is a solid choice for delicious and satisfying Mediterranean cuisine in El Cajon.
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“Came in for a late dinner And melisa gave us 5 star customer service Food was hot and he kind hearted self kept checking in making sure everything was good just a friendly vibe and made our evening great everything on point Melisa evening shift Aug 20th 2026.“

“I like the bean burritos.“

“I have eaten Vietnamese cuisine throughout California, and Grandpa Tao ranks among the best. In addition to the amazing tastes, the casual restaurant is friendly and comfortable. Ingredients are fresh, the environment clean and relaxing. I particularly recommend the Pho, the Rice Vermicelli (try it!) and the Shaking beef. You'll like it.“

“Had a great brunch today with my daughter!“

“Super nice people dident take long to have my order ready I made a post on fb looking for a big pizza and a bunch of friends recommended this place I’m happy I gave it a try my family is happy and we only finished half the pizza it was perfect thank you for your service 🙏🙏🙏🙏 will be back soon I posted pictures of the after lol thank you guys“

“Absolutely fantastic. Tortillas made on site. The guacamole is served in the pestle it was made in. Absolutely amazing enchiladas and fantastic margaritas. Excellent atmosphere and even better staff and service! I wish this restaurant was located where I live! I would take a side trip by plane just to come eat here again!“

“So my roommates and I try new pho spots all the time, and this is one of the best spots we've been to in a while. The broth is herby, and just full of nice flavors it's not just the meat. The meat is also fantastic. The staff,
(I believe the owners?) we're an absolute delight. They cracked jokes with us, gave us recommendations, showed us a way to mix the sauces we hadn't already done. It was genuinely a great time and we will all be back.“

“Very solid burrito 🌯 had at this taco shop! Big sized California burrito, check out that picture next to water bottle.
Salsa was tasty and ran legit hot. Yummy marinated carrots 🥕 onions 🌰 jalapeño + peppers 🌶.
Good counter service, seemed family run. I left happy and definitely feel full!“

“Been going there over 30 years.. Forget those chain pizza places, seriously, this place always feels like home when I go. That guy has heart, and his dough and sauce are on point! Keep it up Sam! Much Love.. I can't believe no one else has posted here till now.“

“Thank u so much mike at Monavala Pizza for sponsoring Erin in the positive direction pageant she won jr miss San Diego central as well as miss congeniality with your generous support!!! She’s so excited to start giving back to the community“

“AMAZING FOOD!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!! SO DELICIOUS!!!!“

“What an awesome find! The meat, veggies, and fresh bread all come together to make an incredible steak sandwich.

My only regret is that I’ve lived here for 35 years and somehow never stopped in—but that officially changed today! I was warmly greeted by the owner, Ronnie, and ordered the classic Philly steak. It was absolutely delicious.

I still can’t believe it took me this long to discover this place, but I’ll definitely be back. Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming local spot that’s definitely worth checking out!“

“I always like great ribs and like coming here but unfortunately today's service wasn't very satisfying no side orders drinks no eating inside I can't give a great review until you fix this easues 🤔“

“Best fish and chips and fried zucchini is amazing. Long wait in drive through but get a shake and you will be happy. Peanut butter butter banana is my favorite“

“Excellent service, friendly atmosphere..food very satisfying“

“Had such an amazing experience at Botani! Luiza was truly the best chef, the breakfast was honestly 10/10. Everything tasted so fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. The customer service was also amazing, and the whole atmosphere felt so welcoming. My friends and I had such a great time and genuinely enjoyed every moment there. Definitely one of the best breakfast spots we’ve been to!“

“I've heard a lot of complaints from other shops that you're making them look bad 🤣 This place is crazy delicious. They take the time to always make everything perfect and it shows. Consistency is priceless and I've never had a bad experience, always above and beyond. Love you amazing people!!!!“

“La Casitas Grill and seafood went above and beyond to support a local fundraiser the rice,beans, and fajitas were delicious. We can't thank you enough for not just feeding the community but being part of it. Great food served by wonder people. Thank you again and again.“

“very good food, blue tacos for the win“

“Super delicioso 😋 super recomendado“

“Violet was SO SWEET! We dined in and she found out we were from Chicago and she had such a heartfelt conversation with us about her experiences there. She was also giving us recommendations of where to go here. We will so be back before heading home❣ she was amazing!“

“Ive been to many sushi places from SD to LA. From high-end Michelin Star restaurants to hole in the walls. I gravitate to this place the most and I keep coming back after all these years. The food is incredible, fresh ingredients, great service.
All of the above!“

“I ordered 5 Ground Beef Kabob Skewers , 5 Chicken Tikka Skewers, 1 chicken cream chop, 1 Shawarma Wrap, Rice, Hummus & Salad. Served with Pita Bread, Grilled So when I got home I find out there is only 4 Ground Beef kabob and 4 chicken Tikka And that was so embarrassing for me because I invited 5 people for lunch That was really bad experience“

“muy rica la comida, muy buena atención y excelente chef“

“Love the food, and the workers there are super sweet. ( pun not intended )“

“4/4/2022 My first time getting a pizza from here, and it was amazing! I look forward to trying other items as well.“

“Delicious!!! Line was long but well worth the wait. First time but definitely not my last. Great Customer service as well.“

“El cajon trash working at this restaraunt!!!“

“I have been eating there every night this last week do to work as I am staying in a hotel for work nearby. The mixed of food that I purchased has been Outstanding. The flavor, the freshness the overall flavor has been spot on. The size of the burritos a pound maybe 1.5 pounds will fill you up. The Steak and Egg Burrito is the BOMB if your hungry you wont be after eating this bad boy!!!! Good crew working there Clean facility just a smidge off the street you sorta have to look for it but its worth it dont fail your appetite!!!!“