50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in La Mesa

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

“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.“

“Very delicious and big portions! Love the sopas and Rueben sandwich!“

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

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

“My waiter Lew was awesome �“

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Great little brewery that has freshly made pizza a couple of times every week. Very kind staff. There's a 2 for $30 pizza special and every pizza you buy gets you a 50% discount ticket towards a beer. One of the best deals in town for groups. Will definitely be back to try more of their selection!“

“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.“

“If you want a mouth-gasm this is the burger joint for you! The best burger I’ve had…. And you get a free bracelet lol…. These burgers are huge so either bring your turkey pants or share it with someone you trust.“

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

“every single menu item is what i recommend.“

“Anthony's is a favorite of ours. The food and service are consistently good. The atmosphere puts you in a vacation state of mind. Because of this we held our daughter's wedding shower here. The room was perfect. Everyone had a beautiful view of their little lake. Will was our server. He was spot on. This is the best place to host a small event. There were several food options, plus you could choose a hosted or non-hosted bar, wine at tables, etc. We chose to have a hosted bar, which brought the price per person up.“

“Out of all the Thai places we were looking for to eat in, we decided to give Bamboo fresh Thai cuisine a try. My wife and daughter loved the food, it was delicious! Avocado curry was a gem found in this restaurant. Never had it, now is my favorite! Service was flawless and the host/ server was super friendly and chill. The dessert tapioca( I think that’s how you spell it) was really good. I will definitely come back for another meal with the family. Thank you for the meal and the service 🙏🏼“

“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!“

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

“The food is excellent. Fresh delicious dishes. Too bad the service isn't better and the room is too loud. This food deserves better.“

“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“

“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.“

“Love the short rib and saffron risotto!“

“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“

“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. ?“

“Absolutely the star of the Grossmont mall food court. The food is is so good and legit. The family that runs it are very kind. Everything we've ordered seems to be made fresh so it takes longer than most food court options, but it's well worth it. They've been able to customize dishes such as using less salt for food that we are sharing with our toddler.

They are unfortunately closing up this month, but the good news is that they are moving to work at another business in their family, Chopsticks Inn, which is only about a mile away.“

“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“

“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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Caldo de Res $13 excellent! Came with roasted dry chilies cilantro onions rice lemons big flour tortilla (big enough to finish soup) good portion size and really good flavor. Good combo of meat/fat, really tasty soup just wish they had a salsa bar I had to ration salsa to finish meal, I received chips & 2 salsas red and green both great flavor, I asked for 2 more for my soup, extra salsas are 25¢ each

Great spot but if you love to drench your food with salsa may want to go elsewhere, overall I would recommend giving them a try.“

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

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

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

“great restaurant. been going there for many years“

“Everything so good 😛clean friendly“

“Banana Nutella crepe is a must have“

“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.“

“Nice restaurant delicious and clean food .“

“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.“

“Loved the indoor/outdoor garden setting that had comfortable temps on a warm summer evening. Surprised and delighted by the size of the servings - the delicious cauliflower appetizer was so abundant that I decided to share a salad - after enjoying chips and salsa, of course. Great salsa - not too mild nor too spicy. My husband said the carne enchiladas were delicious - and again, an abundant serving - which accommodated the higher prices.“

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

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

“This place is amazing. My family and I eat here at least twice a week. We get the plates and were able to feed the whole family for an affordable price and it’s always delicious. This is one of the best taco shops in all of La Mesa, hands down. Great quality, affordable prices, no wonder it’s always busy.“

“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 😁😉“

“I used to delivery drive for Pizza Hut for years in Chula Vista and Bonita. I live in La Mesa and have been dying to have a Pizza Hut location that will deliver to me. Finally it is here! Pizza Hut Express in grossmont.
I've had three deliveries so far and everything is perfection.
Pizza Hut is the best pizza ever in my book - especially the stuffed crust. Everybody else gets the stuffed crust wrong - everyone. Pizza hut has always had the best dough - thanks to the dough masters.
You will be really happy with your experience.“

“First time eating here after passing by it manytimes. They bring chips and salsa ( i prefer a picadillo type) its hot but lacks salt (for me) I ordered the carna asada steak ruce and beans combo for $21 the steak was cooked to order and taste good. It was chewy or undercooked like some places. The rice and beans had a home made taste and they serve food sized portions. I also had the bacon wrapped shrimp. These were tasty but a bit dry and overcooked in the oven. I had a margarita which i felt was a watered down slushy. And lacked flavor which i kinda of expected since this isnt a typical bar but they should blend and add nore flavor as after 5min its pretty much a watered down drink with minimal
Alcohol. My party also ordered the barbeque chicken which i think was baked and rubbed with adobo rub and it was a 5 out of 10 i wouldnt reorder. The cheese enchilada and other plates were good. Server was prompt and friendly overall a good restuarant and staff was nice. They have 1 stall each for men and women restroom. There is a bar inside if you want to watch a game id give it an 8 out of 10. The parking can be a challenge as they only can accommadate about 7 cars unless you park on the street.

Vegetarian options: Cheese filled dishes and fajita style vegetables.

Wheelchair accessibility: You can easily fit wheelchair on side door“