46 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Poway

“10/10 food is tasty and service is friendly“

“Awesome staff and great food.🤩“

“we stopped in for just some quick pancit and lumpia tonight. it was delicious. highly recommend. the service was impeccable the order was quick. Definitely going back.“

“This is one of my all time favorite restaurants! All of the food is delicious! Service is very friendly. You leave feeling like family. Brought my grandson here when he was little and it’s where he chose to go on his birthday! Everyone I’ve ever brought here has loved it!“

“We were there when they opened this morning, and that entire team of workers was ready for the 15 or so people waiting to get in!. My dutch baby was fantastic!“

“Great atmosphere, great service , Great Food 🍶“

“I visited Ju Feng Yuan in Poway for the first time recently and was really impressed! This Chinese establishment specializes in handmade XiaoLongBao, handmade dumplings, beef noodles, pancakes, and stir-fried entrees. Upon entering I delighted in seeing the adorable smiling dumpling boy character. Despite being in a strip mall, this clean, well decorated restaurant exudes a classy vibe. The tables are elegantly appointed, to include a tablet ordering system. The interface was clear and easy to navigate. Not at all cumbersome and clumsy like those tacky Ziosk machines. My waiter was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. He thoughtfully offered recommendations, and I enjoyed visiting with him. The Green Onion Pancake was outstanding, although oddly served in a basket. My Pork Wontons in Chili Oil were excellent. Not overly spicy, just about perfect for my taste. Among the finer versions of this dish I’ve had. Overall, I highly recommend and look forward to visiting again soon.“

“absolute gem of a taco shop! The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and you can really taste the quality in their made-to-order dishes. The carne asada is always perfectly seasoned, and the salsas from the salsa bar have the perfect kick. Generous portions, fast service, and a great spot to grab a bite. Highly recommend!“

“If you live anywhere near Poway and haven’t tried Giant New York Pizza yet, genuinely what are you doing?

This place is one of those rare spots where the appearance can feel a little unassuming at first, but the devil’s in the details… or in this case, the flavor. Nothing feels forced or overhyped. It just tastes like a pizza spot that actually understands why people love pizza in the first place.

The sauce alone deserves its own shoutout. It’s rich without being heavy, slightly sweet but balanced, and has that slow-cooked flavor that makes every bite hit harder than you expect. You can tell they didn’t just phone it in with some generic canned sauce. It carries the whole slice in the best way possible.

And then there’s the value, which honestly feels insane in 2026. They’ve got a 28” pizza for 28 bucks. A pie that feeds like 8-10 people for the same price most places charge for something mediocre and half the size.

We grabbed their medium 16” pie for $16, a salad that was basically overflowing out of the takeout box, a slice of tiramisu, and an order of cannoli. Total came out to $45.50 after a full 20% tip and somehow still felt cheap for the amount and quality of food we got.

Coming from Ventura, this place almost made me jealous. I’d do just about anything to have a spot like this closer to home. Real neighborhood pizza energy, massive portions, good people, and flavors that actually make you stop mid-bite for a second.

That’s the kind of place Giant New York Pizza is.“

“Looking for a replacement Chinese Restaurant, since my favorite closed down. Ran out of options in Poway. So decided to give 369 a try. They had a few Chinese options, so tried the Broccoli Beef lunch special. I was pleasantly surprise, very good flavor and large portions. The regular portion would feed two. They also sell Beef Chow Fun. I normally have to get this at a sit down place. Theirs is pretty good. One day I will try the Ramen.“

“Great service. Excellent location with plenty of parking spots. Food was.. ok. Pho broth was your typical MSG premade broth but a little too sweet for me. Meat was a overcooked. My bf ordered shrimp stir fry noodles and it was too saucy to be a stir fry. Vegetables were way undercook and too little noodles. Eggrolls were good. Video playing on the tv was very loud. Three to four stars.“

“How did I not know about this place sooner! Seriously, I think people keep it secret. Well, I’m not! The tacos are small, they are street tacos but don’t be fooled…they a filled to the brim. The fish tacos are delicious, I’m a huge fan of the carnitas tacos that are bursting with flavor. We enjoy ordering chips and beans to start and don’t forget to try the roasted Jalapeños. So much food and for great prices! Go, just go! There is seating inside and out. Nothing fancy but the service is top notch and the food is great.“

“The food was very good and the waitress was very friendly. It’s very clean inside the restaurant.“

“Great food, fantastic beer selection, phenomenal staff all wrapped up in a very cool space!“

“Amazing food and great service“

“I had a fantastic experience at Lienzo Charro Mexican Restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavor, and clearly made with care. The portions were generous, and everything came out fresh and hot. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a great dining experience, and I’ll definitely be coming back again soon!“

“My husband stumbled upon this place on the way to his dentist. and he liked the sign. It is now our weekend spot for (literally) tacos & tequila (and a beer for my hubs.) The food is incredible, the drinks stout, and the service is top notch. We always feel so welcome every time we're there! Tacos and Tequila is amazing! (Shout out to Jose, Michael, Laura, Christian, and Marissa!)“

“Fantastic food and ambiance. Very friendly and courteous staff! Kudos! Well done!“

“We have been going there for over 20 years. The food and service is always good. Not fancy but the food is good. It is in a mall area easy to park with no problems. You can always count on a good meal and reasonably priced.“

“Excelente comida!!! Todo con un sazón espléndido…. Gracias por su magnífica comida!!!“

“Amazing selection of sandwiches. I had a steak, mushroom, cheddar, and steak sauce sandwich and it was amazing. I think I could go back there every day for about two months and have a different delicious sandwich every time! Highly highly highly recommend this place.“

“We were a party of five at your Le Mesa location on 3/22/26 and I believe our server's name was Diana. Our experience was absolutely fantastic! The food was superb, the facility was spotless and every member of the staff that interacted with was professional, helpful and friendly. Diana was fantastic! She has the perfect balance of friendly efficiency, light humor to match our personalities and spot on timing to check in with us. We can't wait to visit again! Thank you.“

“This is a clean little shop in the corner of a plaza. I ordered the bulgolgi bowl and mango sticky rice. The bulgolgi was absolutely fabulous - cooked perfectly, but spicy at all. The mango sticky rice was really good - there was a TON of mango (like a whole mango), but not much rice. It's not overly sugary sweet, so it's perfect after a meal, but maybe plan to share it with someone (or save some for later). Definitely would recommend this place!“

“The Not-so-Tots are great. Order them with no liquid cheese, only shredded cheese (unless you like liquid imitation cheese). The chili cheese dogs are pretty good too. The hamburgers, are pretty awful. Every time I have ordered one, the meat has been stale. That kind of almost rancid fat taste. I gave it 4 stars overall, because tater tot nachos? Doesn't get much better than that. Atmosphere is lacking, the tables are crowded together, and they're always busy, so service is so-so.“

“This is such a great locally owned pizza place! Their pizza is delicious, they have reasonable prices, and everyone that works here is super kind! Their lunch special can’t be beat price wise, and they give such big slices that I usually share with my daughter. We come here at least once a week, and I’m so glad that we found this spot!“

“They have the best pita gyro I have had. They make their own marinade for their chicken and salad dressing which are both so good. Hope they will open in Temecula!“

“This was our first time to Franco’s and we will be back. Breakfast was delicious, and the cranberry muffin was to die for. I recommend you give this place a try.“

“Love their Bento Box! Tempura veggies, salad , California roll, teriyaki chicken are delicious 😋 Fast & friendly service.“

“I was in the neighborhood at another business when I spotted this place
They had a small variety of food but had was I wanted freshly cooked
Chicken adobo and (Pancit, )Philippine red sausages
Food what great , I’ll be back to try others things“

“Everything is cooked fresh to order, had the popular steak sandwich. The flavor is excellent and cooked to perfection. It has that nice slow heat with sweetness on the front. They pile on the meat so it was very filling.“

“After a walk or after a series design, I get hungry and sometimes have a hankering for Mexican food. This little gem in the strip mall is a consistent great stop. The owner is always smiling.. I do not think I have ever seen him not smile. They have two cooks that are always there. Food is always consistent. Great spot for Carne Asada burrito, or tacos...of course they have much more. Come down and have some chow. Oh yes, the salsa bar is amazing...“

“I have been going to Filippi's for 40 yrs, my favorite is in Temecula, Michael de filippi told me he starts w/fresh ingredients every morning and throws away the leftovers, you can taste the difference, I stop Everytime on the way to LV and back, this week I stopped in Temecula for their lunch special it feeds a family then in Poway the food is just as good we were so happy and we took home leftover pizza which is the best in my toaster oven the next day. I'm going back this weekend for another pizza it's worth the drive. My waiter he was the best service I have had in a while I tipped him 30% , I wish I knew is him young Latino male, so pleasant the experience. I'll look for him to ask him name he was that good, dark blk hair. This is a place to go to regularly, big servings. I drive 40 mins.“

“Been going for years..Great, delicious food that tastes so good you can only expect to stuff your face 😋 It's got the flavor of the authentic BBQ w/char, beef pork and chicken meat falling off the bone ..with a perfect sauce that doesn't taste like it's full of sugar or fake ingredients..It instead tastes like years worth of perfected quality. The staff and service is also very caring and helpful, making sure everything is to your exact liking. Super!“

“My relatives & I had another great time at Poway Social House. Special shout out to our server, Layla, who took such great care of us, so attentive & cheerful! Big thanks also to Joanne, the bartender, for amazing drinks. We’ll be back soon!“

“Food was fresh and delicious“

“Hawaiian BBQ in Poway? I always wanted to try it, but was a little skeptical of location. This Groupon gave us the courage to try it and boy were we surprised by the wonderful seasoning of the food and generous portions. Ono kine grindz! Broke da mouf! 5 BIG SHAKAS for Ipo Hawaiian BBQ.“

“Good food but I never get the right order 😏“

“Absolutely awesome food . Never disappoints👌“

“Outdoor seating, awesome today because of the perfect weather. Ordered the 3 mini tacos de carne asada. Taste good, price was under 10 dlls, but the corn tortillas were a little stale. Green salsa was nothing to rave about. Service was excellent. Tacos were a 7 out of 10“

“My partner and I stopped in for a change-up in our usual picks. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience. The restaurant setting is quaint and familiar feeling. The service was fantastic with both the chef and server being very nice and considerate. The menu is full of different options to try. We ordered the spring rolls and two tofu dishes. All of it was good and freshly cooked. Remember to give the food a minute to cool down before you dive in. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is from not being wowed, but it's not a bad thing. It's a staple food spot with standard food taste and quality. You won't be upset stopping by, but you maybe wouldn't go out of your way ro try it again if you weren't in the area.“

“La comida mexicana más deliciosa que hemos comido en Cali so far. The most delicious Mexican food we have eaten in Cali so far“

“I called in my order and had been waiting but they did not put in my order and had to wait another 25 mins. So the Asst Supervisor comp my order. Thank you Samantha and Candice.“

“I go for the lunch buffet with friends all the time. If you don't ask, they won't put out a new pizza, so keep that in mind. The buffet is reasonable price and they have a few different options for pizza they rotate out. Just ask and they'll make the one you want. They have a salad bar too and some cheese and cinnamon twists. Nice interior. People are nice.“

“Great food I had a bowl of Vietnamese favorite pho and love is“

“the restaurant serves up yummy Persian food at a good value 😋 the photo is just half of the Greek salad (with chicken kebab). excuse my addition of their yogurt sauce!“

“I love this place because you can always count on them being open during the holidays. I work in the service industry and work every holiday; and while most taco shops are closed within all the surrounding areas, our boy Oscar awlays comes through. I went last night and you bet your sweet tuchus I'm going again tonight. LOVE YOU OSCAR“