50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Salinas

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

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

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

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

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

“Muy ricas las tlayudas recomendadas“

“Man the food was amazing... Got 3 tacos, and a bean burrito... For $24 sounds like a lot, but the burrito ? was huge, and the tacos were fresh. Being from Alabama and I love these food trucks, this the only reason I'll come to California. Even though I hate this state, but the food is worth it“

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

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

“great customer service. the waitress Lucy was awesome“

“The Mrs wanted Chinese and her regular spot was closed. Went here for the first time. Got some fried rice and chow mein. Very tasty and although it was two of us, plenty of food for four. Great tasting, priced right and staff was very friendly. Definitely will be back.“

“Love their Menudo and Cajun Shrimp!“

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

“The red curry with chicken - the BEST!“

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

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

“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. 🍷“

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

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

“Always have great food“

“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“

“yummy yummy yummy pizza I absolutely love it I've been coming here since I was a little girl and it's stayed my number 1 pizza place since then the staff is great props to those 2 asain ladies for making the best pizza ever. They make it just the way I like it and It will forever be my favorite place if you're looking for a place that serves not only great Hawaiian pizza but just pizza in general this is the place to go (If you love lots of tomato sauce on your pizza this might not be for you they are very light on the sauce so it might not be for everyone)“

“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.“

“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) 🥰“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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“

“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 !“

“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.“

“Best pho in Monterey County. When they first opened years back they told me the owners were from San Jose. My sister and I come here for pho when in the area. Service is super nice and they are so sweet! Tasty food, always consistent. Super casual place.
Located in a shopping center with plenty of parking.“

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

“If you have children, and don't mind noise, a lot of noise, you might like Angelina's. A LOT of kids teams were also there which is nice, but when there is already excess noise, it makes it tough. It was so loud my husband and I had to lean across the table and almost shout to hear eachother. Food was ok, not good enough to make a special trip for. Service...about 80% self serve, and had to chase down someone if we ever needed anything.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“If you have the pleasure of meeting Kevin and his family you’re in for a treat. Best Tri Tip in town. Good music Amazing wine. Highly recommend“

“nice place to go eat.. with familia“

“Usually when I visit my Brother in Salinas, we decide to try Chinese Cuisine once when we visit. This is probably one of the Best Chinese Restaurants you can find in Salinas! Staff are very friendly, Service is great, and the Food was Amazing. I Ordered both Fried Rice & Lo Mein last time ordered, and they both had an Amazing Taste. Highly Recommend.“

“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.“

“Good fast service. Servers very attentive“

“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.“

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

“I lived in Salinas many years ago, discovered Eva's Cafe by accident and was truly overwhelmed with the food. the atmosphere, and the service. So much so that I brought my friends at every opportunity. I left the area for about 15 years and upon my return, the first chance I got, returned to Eva's. I was so pleased they were still there and again bring my friends over and over. I have traveled the world in my career and can say with honesty Eva's has the best Mexican food on the planet.“

“Great food, the best in town. I have been eating here for over 25 year, probably one of their original customers as I worked near by.“

“Friendly service. Food was delish. We ordered chili Verde breakfast plate that came with homemade corn tortillas. Also ordered chili relleno on the side. Served covered in a delicious sauce. ? also had chilaquiles in red chili. Will definitely be back for more!

Kid-friendliness: Wide variety of dishes. American and Mexican food, will definitely find something that will please a crowd.“

“Fast for pickup.
Good ambience.
Decent menu.

Fish menu items are worth trying.

If you are new, takeout portions are great, once they got to know me the portions went down :(

Vegetarian options: No idea if veg & non-veg are cooked in the same wok.

Dietary restrictions: I go for less salt and they did make sure of that.

Parking: Just avoid rush hour times.“

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

“Excelente experiencia 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍“