14 Best Salad Restaurants in Encinitas

“Luna Grill never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The grilled proteins are perfectly seasoned, and the sides—especially the rice, hummus, and salads—taste like they’re made with real care. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the restaurant is consistently clean and welcoming. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for dinner, Luna Grill delivers amazing Mediterranean flavors every time. Highly recommend!“

“cookies are super! sandwiches, salad & soup.. So delicious!“

“are you kidding me. This place is the best. great food and service. love it!“

“Awesome spot!! Good beer and good sandwich’s“

“Great food, awesome beer selection. You will never regret Moto Deli“

“Meat is good. Wrap is good. The sandwich needs to be served on a real, in-store baked pita bread. And they need to give away their t-shirt if you spend over $20. ;-)“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-star

If you're craving fresh, flavorful, California-cool sandwiches in a relaxed, beach-town vibe—Mendocino Farms in Encinitas is your spot! I swung by today and here's why I’m already planning my next visit:

What I Loved

Flavor-forward sandwiches! I tried the Asian Chicken Salad. Every bite popped with freshness.

Vibe = chill beachtown meets urban green. Bright, clean interior with stylish wood accents, loads of plants, and that slow-California rhythm that just relaxes you.

Friendly staff who get it — Especially impressive, since I'm always asking about gluten-free or low-sugar swaps. They were happy to recommend—and actually remembered my “no sauce, extra avocado” next time.

Quick and consistent service. Even at the lunch rush, food came out hot in under 10 minutes, and they nailed my custom order with zero mixups.

Great outdoor seating. Sun-washed patio had perfect shade-blocking umbrellas and that easygoing Encinitas energy (also dog-friendly for your pup’s occasional snack moment!).“

“The food was SO GOOD!!! The service was absolutely amazing and Daniel one of the waiters there was absolutely amazing, very professional. I had the shrimp zucchini scampi and the burnt ends brisket pizza and it was so good. And the dessert was even better! I would definitely come back here again!“

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Absolutely loved my experience at The Habit Burger Grill! 🍔🔥

From the moment I walked in, the service was friendly and fast 🙌. The Charburger was perfectly grilled juicy, flavorful, and with that signature smoky char you can only get at The Habit 🍖🍞. The toppings were super fresh 🥬🍅🧅 and the toasted bun brought it all together just right.

I also tried the sweet potato fries crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and not greasy at all 🍠🍟. And don’t even get me started on the tempura green beans… next-level delicious! 🫛😋

Clean space, fair prices, and consistent quality. You can tell they care about doing burgers right. Can’t wait to come back again. 🔁💯“

“We had such a great experience here at this Cava. The service and atmosphere were so wonderful and the food was so great! Brian was the one who helped us out and he was such a joy, incredibly helpful and I would absolutely recommend coming here because of how great of an experience he’s made it!“

“I used to be a "regular" at Rubio's, but for whatever reason, moved on to other "taco shops". Their menu went thru some interesting iterations, and I guess I like things more simple. Recently, I happened to be at the Encinitas location. I remembered why I used to like Rubio's so much. \nThe Encinitas location is always clean and organized. Especially the salsa station. It is freshly replenished and a genuine effort is made at keeping it spotless. The staff members are super helpful and friendly. An elderly couple was ordering before me, and the staff member was so patient, helping to better describe to them the different choices they were curious about. \nI ordered for a group of us. The highlights were most definitely their California Bowl and their Chopped Salad. Next favorites were the Chicken Burrito Especial, chicken tacos and then the Mahi Mahi fish tacos. The folks who got the bowl and salad really liked them, saying, "oh, I'd get this again." Finally, it was smart to get a large order of chips & guacamole for the group. \nFunny, now that I'm seeing this, only one of us got fish tacos for lunch! \nGlad that Rubio's kept this location open in Encinitas.“

“Tasty authentic Thai restaurant“

“What's not to like about this place!!! Right off of the PCH in Encinitas, CA.

Pizza is great, and they make a mean Ceaser salad.

Look at the pictures and if you don't start drooling, well not sure what is wrong withvyou.“

“Long lines but they are super efficient getting customers through and superior service always with a smile🙌“