50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Salinas

“Great First Friday dinner 04/06/22. Terrific food and friendly volunteer servers. Highly recommend.“

“Most cheerful counter person ever, probably the owner!“

“Greatness 💯🔥. Very friendly. Good good food.“

“They're known for their pancakes yet I found them less than mediocre, a wee dry. Maple syrup is not available 😕. decent customer service“

“great customer service. the waitress Lucy was awesome“

“Been eating buche and tripas here for years. I was born and raised in Salinas and The Dove is hands down the best.“

“I’ve been coming here since I was five years old six years old long as I can remember even liking pizza, but there’s pizza is the best and only recommend this type of pizza for people that know exactly what a pizza supposed to taste like you won’t be disappointed I highly recommend this place I hope to see this business rise and have more than one location“

“beautiful atmosphere, the food is delicious and the staff was amazing.“

“Love their Menudo and Cajun Shrimp!“

“One of the best Chinese food I've ever had. I had the pork chow main pork fried rice and sweet and sour pork was amazing definitely coming back.
Great service came early morning so it wasn't pack very fast service. And the prices are great.“

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

“Muy ricas las tlayudas recomendadas“

“Picked up food to go last year and it was really good. So happy that we found this place again! Ordered garlic parm and spicy fried chicken wing plates, lemongrass chicken and beef meatball pho. Also ordered strawberry and melon boba milk tea and Vietnamese coffee with egg cream. Food and drinks came out quickly. Customer service was great. It was so good that we ate and drank everything! We will definitely come here again when we’re in the area.“

“Awesome food my favorite every time I go Salinas 🏅“

“The owner and staff hold an annual Christmas Toy Drive to serve children with parents living with HIV/AIDS and/or HepC. Plus, you can't find better food, more friendly staff, or a really cool venue.“

“I love this place!! Butternut Squash Ravioli is amazing 😍“

“This place is great!!! Excellent food This cozy restaurant has left the best impressions! Hospitable hosts, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation and great great customer service I recommend to everyone! I would like to come back here again and again.“

“never been disappointed with the food here ! everything always tastes delicious and prices are good. amd the customer service is always friendly and awesome! my #1 go to place for some delicious Mexican food !“

“The red curry with chicken - the BEST!“

“la comida muy buena. La atención excelente 😉😉“

“Very good! The red chilaquiles, I dare say are the best I've tried in Monterey County and would easily put them up to comparison with the ones I tried in Mexico. I also had the chorizo omelet and the ratio of eggs to ingredients was perfect. My only complain is cut the bell peppers thinner. The canela coffee was amazing. I can't speak about the other food in the menu.“

“Always fast fresh and great value for what you get. We always order the family meals , pasta tray , salad and garlic bread come together!“

“Always have great food“

“Good place, good service, and good food. Waitress Jen was great always positive attitude. Thank you“

“Service: was a bit slow especially since the restaurant was empty.

Food: was good, generous portion of noodles. I enjoyed my food and smoothie.

Price: was reasonable came out to around $70, for 3 people.

Overall experience was good will come back if im near the area.“

“The food was excellent. Loved the Tofu and Veggie Pad Thai. The green curry was also very good. It is a small place with only a few tables but worth a visit.

Vegetarian options: Many options with tofu or just vegetables.

Parking: Strip mall parking. Plenty of parking.“

“This is just a great place, and a huge part of our neighborhood. Good food, drinks and atmosphere. Love it!“

“Always outstanding! I come here often as it’s close to my house!“

“Taking a road trip up the coast and I finally got to stop here and eat/drink after enjoying some of their beers at home. It did not disappoint! Food was delicious, service in the beer garden was great, and as always the beer was on point. Had the Paloma Pizzazz which is good if you like grapefruit and their guest beer the Muddlin Forte was sooo good. The only negative was they were out of all their large t-shirts so I'll just have to go shopping online. Hope to be in the area again soon to try some more things.“

“Our corvette club had a great time here. The wine was very good and the hospitality great. Love that this is a family owned winery. A sweet young couple with kids just starting out. Please support their new and growing business. 🍷“

“Few things in life are as satisfying as tacos crafted with care, and the combination of tripa or lengua on handmade tortillas is a culinary experience worth savoring.

The tripa (beef tripe) is perfectly prepared—crispy on the outside yet tender and flavorful inside, with a rich depth that only proper seasoning and technique can achieve. The lengua (beef tongue) is melt-in-your-mouth tender, subtly seasoned to highlight its natural buttery flavor. Together, they create a perfect balance of textures and taste. Highly recommend them“

“Best place ever. Super friendly staff and amazingly delicious food!“

“The meals are so filling, fresh, and delicious ! The service is warm and the atmosphere is spacious and welcoming. It was our first time visiting after our shopping trip and was so satisfied with the taste and servings 🫶🏾 I recommend all of their dishes, they literally can’t disappoint 🔥🔥🔥“

“We have been going to this restaurant for several years and always enjoy our meals. The chili rellenos are so tasty as well as the pork tamale. The owners are so nice and provide great service Try the place and you will not be disappointed.“

“I honestly may not have gone out of my way to order a baked potato at a taco truck but ended up getting one and DAMN!! It was so good. I got it with birria on top.
Boyfriends burrito was large and delicious. Will be back if I'm in the area again.“

“I was pleasantly surprised by the food. The menu offered a wide variety of items I hadn’t seen before, and the orange chicken was truly unique, and my wife loved the stuffed eggplant. While the presentation could have been better, the clean, open atmosphere more than made up for it. The restrooms were spotless, and the tables were so clean you could practically eat off them. Another standout detail was that both the water and ice were filtered—a small touch that speaks volumes about quality. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant and look forward to going back.“

“I ate here for lunch, and i have to say it was an amazing experience. Everything was super clean and the staff were all very attentive! The food was also delicious, I was pleasantly surprised by how sweet the fresh fruit was. I would absolutely come back and recommend this denny’s!!!“

“Emily and team are Rockstars and deliver Top Notch Customer Service and Experience. You have to experience it as my review will not do justice. From their initial store in Salinas by the Greyhound Station under Salinas Donuts, to their journey here, they have remained the same humble team serving us Salinas Residents with our morning dose of Breakfast Bagels, Coffee, Tea, Juices and Human Kindness. Love their team and their service. Always pleasant and smiling.“

“The best brisket and pork ribs I ever had!!!“

“nice place to go eat.. with familia“

“First time coming. Halo Halo was bomb! Also, bought Pork Rib Adobo. So much flavor! 10/10 Found my new favorite spot! Also, Lawrence helped us and was very welcoming and funny. 😄 See you tomorrow for the Dinuguan (Chocolate Meat) 🥰“

“Nice setting looking out the horses in the across the street ranch. No need to face the gas station. Friendly, courteous service. Nice guys there. Good delicious and on time. We’ll be back. Recommended.“

“First time me and my husband went to try this restaurant. We were beyond pleasantly happy with what we had and everything was perfect service, food, ambience. definitely recommend it to anyone“

“me encantó, el lugar muy agradable y la atención ni se diga y el barril ni se diga👍“

“The food had always been far superior to......what word really tops amazing? Out on the road, I try as little as possible to use franchises found at home. We've made this a top choice. its always great to find places to count on when away from home.“

“This review is about the Pinot only. I'm not a wino, but it's really good! Right when you think it might be too sweet or jammy, it hits you with a subdued flavor that smoothens it out to the finish. Definitely taking a few bottles home.“

“Excellent home cooked Italian meals. impeccable service and a great local gathering place for all occasions.“

“Delicious food, they are very welcoming, if there is something wrong with the order they don’t hesitate to fix it. We come here often. I usually order a quesabirria or quesadilla. My daughter loves the sopes and tacos. My husband likes their asada burrito. I’ve had many of their plates and they’re all good. They also have Taco Tuesday. My dad’s favorite. Their food trucks are also good. One thing I do recommend is that they make more aguas frescas since they run out quick every time I go to the restaurant they’re out.

Kid-friendliness: They like having my toddler over. Always talking to her.“

“I came to Mama Lupita's for lunch one day after several hours in the court room listening to juror selection procedures. So I had pretty high expectations and an empty stomach.
There's not too much to say about the restaurant itself. It's somewhat bare, but it's the kind of raw, undesigned design where you can be pretty sure you're about to eat some incredible Mexican food.
But let's verify that. How good really was it?
To begin my meal, I was provided the standard chips and salsa, as well as a consommé that was more like a fiery noodle soup and was quite enjoyable. The chips tasted fresh and rich. But I was let down by the salsa. It really just tasted like watered down cayenne powder, with no interesting notes in flavor or texture. Thus it was also unjustifiably spicy, which is a terrible sin for a salsa to commit.
I ordered the costillas con nopales, and they arrived on an enormous platter with fresh, housemade corn tortillas. The dish was also quite spicy, but this time it felt earned. There were layers in the rich scarlet broth (it looked much brighter in person), some of which were supplied by the meat and nopales. It was a cohesive dish, and not like anything I've had before. The beans and rice were surprisingly good, as I thought they had an anemic appearance. The tortillas were intriguing as well. Not as succulent as a typical housemade corn tortilla but with a curious chewiness and leathery exterior that gave them a delightful mouthfeel. I wish I could have had a few more.
I had a pretty good lunch, and I had the good fortune to discover that Mama Lupita's also has rather comfortable bathrooms, which beat the courthouse stalls by a mile.
If you're looking to beat the jury duty blues I wouldn't off the bat recommend this place (there are plenty of others to try, and I have found better not too much farther away) but given the short walk and decent food I wouldn't tell you not to give it a shot -- just don't take that as legal advice.“

“🌮 Ka Costa Taqueria — a flavorful gem in Salinas!
If you're craving authentic Mexican bites with no frills and all flavor, this spot delivers.

✨ Highlights:
- 🐷 Al pastor tacos that hit the spot
- 🍤 Shrimp ceviche that’s fresh and zesty
- 🌯 Burritos so big they deserve their own zip code
- 🪑 Outdoor seating with a casual, local vibe

💸 Heads-up: It’s cash only, so bring those bills or be ready to sprint to the nearest ATM!

📍 Located at 1306 N Main St, it’s a local favorite for good reason.
Fast service, generous portions, and a menu that keeps you coming back“