50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in La Mesa

“pork nugs, salad, wings,.pizza. it's all delicious.“

“Bold flavors that took us pleasantly by surprise. We’ll be going back.“

“Best Thai Food Ever“

“T&A Adventures is @ The Hills Local Pub in La Mesa California having THE BEST BURGER of our adventures so far! I mean WOW! Juicy deliciousness! Garlic Parm Burger - Half Pound patty, candied jalapeño bacon, swiss, garlic aioli, arugula, tomato, brioche bun, parmesean crisp - Served w Fries. Absolute 🔥! Our Server "Jordan" was awesome too.“

“Food is amazing I highly recommend it whether your vegan or not!“

“This place food, ambience, decor, patio, services, etc, etc, etc gas not competition around san diego,“

“our waiter was amazing. food was top notch had crab stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheese sauce. Get it!!“

“Incredible service and great value for very fresh food served in incredible portions!!“

“The salads are great, salmon is yummy❣🚀👍👍“

“First time here and not disappointed. Didn't have a long wait like others said. The doma was excellent. I got the combo to try their meats - beef kabob, chicken Tikka, and beef shawarma. All were seasoned well, especially the shawarma...very bold. But it's the cook on the meat that set them apart! All 3 were tender, juicy, and savory. Too many overcook these but they just melted in my mouth. Highly recommended.“

“Love this place it has delicious coffee ☕️ customer service is the best the blt is delicious everything is made at the moment which I love.“

“My waiter Lew was awesome �“

“LOVE this brewery! My husband & I wanted to have a spot to gather all of our out-of-town friends and family the night before our wedding and we knew we wanted Helix! Communicating with them was so easy - they made sure we had info about the food truck, parking, and everything else we would want. The most incredible part? They didn't even charge us extra to swarm the brewery with our ~90 guests.

Besides having the best, most chill vibe with delicious beers... they're just cool, down-to-earth people. We love you, Helix!“

“every single menu item is what i recommend.“

“The food the service is amazing. VERY bad experience that little Roma restaurant I should’ve known better that there’s no place like Nonna’s.“

“3/5 for a first timer during restaurant week… the special menu was $50 per person…. we never got any bread with our dinner (and didn’t realize we were left out until we were on dessert)… and, portions were small, so the bread would have been nice, especially for $50… also, the server made us make our food order at the same time as our drinks… personally, i like to have a drink or two before i order my food… so, the service was rushed in that sense… and no one asked me if i wanted a second glass of wine i had the veal and my friend had the lobster ravioli… both tasted decently but, again, small portions… the burrata was amazing and the desserts (tiramisu and lava cake) were pleasant i think i’d like to try again on a night that isn’t as busy, and order off of the actual menu“

“First time and will go back! Had the Thai tea with boba 🧋 it was delicious and refreshing. For entrees we ordered yellow and green curry with chicken. The sticky rice is very good and moist. Fun little restaurant, and if you dine in you get free little dessert surprise“

“Very simple, casual Japanese dining. The food and service are great. It has a wide selection of Japanese meals, and one of the larger and varied sushi roll menus in town.“

“Swami's has the perfect local vibe with great food and great service! We recommend them to visitors and locals who don't know yet. It is a great La Mesa dining option!“

“Every time we’ve gone, the food is good. They also have a good choice of craft beers on hand rotating. The service can be either really good or really bad. They have forgotten about us and left us waiting for a check for 40 minutes. I ordered a hamburger with two slices of cheese, when they served it the hamburger only had one slice. I asked the waitress if she could just take it back and add another slice of cheese. I am more than happy to pay for it. She blew a huffing sound, shrugged her shoulders and rolled her eyes and said whatever and walked away with the plate. When she brought it back, she sat the plate down and said, “Do you have enough cheese now”. My wife and I have actually enjoyed going to this place, but that waitress has turned me off for a while for sure.“

“Military here. Just came off a deployment of 9 months. Friend suggested this resturaunt. Fantastic food, payed over $130, seems decently worth due to great food very easy to handle table, very clean. Few drinks and some food. Came down to pay, the gentleman serving us, watched as I put in a small tip, I do not believe in huge tips, especially for an easy table, and a $10 tax. But he said only that much? And gave me a stank eye. I then finished and thanked him, he was extremely kind and nice the entire time until the end, where he said nothing else after and looked at my like I was a homeless man walking in and pi**ssing on the floor. Ruined the whole night.“

“Banana Nutella crepe is a must have“

“This place is beautiful— everyone that works here is so friendly they went above and beyond to make sure that me and my wife were taking care of, the food is so delicious (best itialian subs I’ve had) and the atmosphere is so cozy (10/10)

Parking: Side of street or in back“

“We love this place. Great customer service“

“Best bar in San Diego super nice staff and great food“

“If you’re looking for upscale “chi chi” fine dining this is not the place. If you’re looking for a family friendly restaurant with decent pricing, generous portions, and a nice atmosphere (w/a kind of retro 60’s-70’s family restaurant feel) look no further. What I like also- is it’s a mom & pop. Service was good but took forever to get our food bc they were so slammed! Which is a good sign! We’ll be back!“

“We've been eatting here over 9 years & loved every food we have ordered. Most popular with my family is the street tacos, carne asada nachos or frues & oh how I love the Menudo. Unlike other places I've eatten, you can't smell the meet smell.“

“went on my birthday with family. great mexican food with fun mocktails as drinks. has great festive atmpsohere for any location and plenty of parking at grossmont area“

“Everything so good 😛clean friendly“

“I love La Mesa Bistro team working is very nice, friendly and efficient. It’s clean and you can eat indoor or outside The food is all very good and ready quickly! My favorites açaí be wil and grilled Cheese on sourdough with artichokes and avocado. It’s fabulous- sorry I can’t remember the benefits of it. ?“

“A Fresh New Spot for Tacos

Señor Taquero is a brand new taco spot that opened in July 2024, and everything looks pristine—beautiful light fixtures, sleek white walls, a modern black-and-white theme, and spacious black tables and chairs. They’ve even got a few TVs and a somewhat empty-looking restroom. The large kitchen area promises a lot of potential.

I went for the 3 Taco Special and tried the adobada, fish, and carnitas tacos. The adobada had perfectly marinated pork with rich flavors, and the carnitas were tender and flavorful. The fish taco was an excellent combo of crispy fried fish, mayo, and chopped cabbage—everything worked together nicely. I also ordered a carne asada taco as an extra, and the beef was cut to just the right size and seasoned perfectly.

The staff were super friendly, and while the place isn’t widely known yet, I really hope more people discover this hidden gem. It’s definitely worth a visit!

Parking: Limited parking places because of the municipal works nearby“

“My biscuit and gravy were the 💣! Can't wait to go back🙂“

“I finally got try a pambaso at a local taco shop if you guys love your moms foods seasoning then you guys should definitely come and try Tita’s been their couple time and try new things each time and I have to admit they 🔥 so come try it out and support them as well“

“El mejor restaurante de comida casera ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“We ate there when it was Marie’s. We always take pennsylvania visitors. They usually come when there’s still snow back East. They love the outside tables. I believe if you gave someone who is unfamiliar with Mexican cuisine this is a good start. I often have them get carnitas if they have had pulled pork and think Mexican food is spicy. The food is excellent. It’s pretty standard Mexican food for the area. The size of the portions are good. You won’t find too much exotic stuff but you won’t be disappointed. The service is top notch and friendly. The usual drinks. Have your visitors try Mexican Coca Cola, or the jaritos. Of course the selection of Mexican and American beers. The owner started working back in the kitchen , learned to cook and wait tables. He and his wife bought the place when the previous owner retired. It is truly the American Dream story.“

“My favorite is there my helix calzone with added jalapeños“

“Great food! One of the best Philly Steaks in San Diego!“

“We have been dining at Patty's for about 6 years.Well love the food. It has a homemade flavor that we appreciate.We have our favorite items such as the Carne Asada burrito served with rice and beans and the 1/2 lb Sirloin burger topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms, served with perfectly streamed veggies and mashed potatoes. It also comes with either salad or soup. Salads are good and I definitely recommend their Lemony chicken and rice soup. Also included is your choice of bread.The wait staff is always friendly and attentive.Patty's has a diner feel.“

“Quick solid hole in the wall for Mexican takeout! We live in the neighborhood and can say they’re very consistent - good quality and always 10 minutes lol. Our favorites - Birria quesadilla is so tender and comforting, California burrito is stuffed full (think it’s carne asada, guacamole, fries, sour cream, pico), carne asada fries or chimichanga are huge portions that hit the spot when I’m really hungry. Their salsas are thin consistency and medium spicy id say.

Definitely recommend if you are in the area“

“I am from Utah where chinese food is, meh. We were looking for delicious chinese food and found it! The staff were patient with us as we asked question about price and items. There is no place to sit though as it is take-out only. The food, did not dissapoint! Very delicious. Will be craving it from now on.“

“Best Mexican food in La mesa! In my oppion! Been there for years!“

“Always great food when I stop by #HWMYTastins #HWMY“

“I love Mongolian beef here. As a vegetarian, I appreciate this place immensely- it has by far the most tasty "meat" and the portion is very generous.

Orange chicken is a little too sweet for me, but it's my boyfriend's favorite.

Also, great owner/ cooks, everyone is sincere and friendly.
Love this place“

“I found Juanbachi at the Rancho Santa Fe farmers market and all I can say is OMG they are so AMAZING!!“

“Yaassss! Wabash Cannons at the Punk 'N Brews ALL AGES Show on 6/10/23. BOLT BREWERY! Great place to grab a beer and hear some music. Trivia nights are great, too.“

“food consistently good, tasty, fresh.“

“I just haven't ever had a bad meal here. I look forward to going back and enjoying a meal with a bestie. Finish it off with mango sticky rice and sleep like a baby 😁😉“

“Awesome wine bar, food trucks & live music! Highly recommended!“

“Nice restaurant delicious and clean food .“