50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Salinas

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

“Amazing place food is well prepared and tasty!“

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

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

“Muy ricas las tlayudas recomendadas“

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

“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.“

“great customer service. the waitress Lucy was awesome“

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

“This is an experience you should not pass on. So far this is the best Chinese restaurant we have eaten at in Salinas, CA. Limited parking. Staff is friendly and attentive.

Wonton soup was flavorful with soft wonton. The chow mein noodles were soft and chewy (not for everyone) but the flavor was amazing. The fried rice did not have peas and carrots in it, as it should be. They did use green onions. The fried prawns were crunchy and non greasy but hot, same with the egg rolls. The sweet and sour pork was had hand dipped quality and cooked. The breading on the outside was not traditional like what you would find at a buffet. They seem to take pride in the food they serve and it shows. We will be going back as this is a place that is save on our phone and in our stomachs.“

“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 🏅“

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

“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 !“

“great pizza and Great customer service!“

“The pizza here is like no other in town. Immediately you taste the fresh ingredients. I bought a combination large pizza and I can't wait to go back for more. This is by far the best in town check them out you won't be disappointed“

“Every single time I go to this restaurant, the food is excellent! Ana is the best server! My family and extended family love, love, love everything we have tried. My current favorite is Hunan Beef. The Singapore Rice Noodles are great, eggplant, every variation of rock cod, Peking pork… They can vary any dish to your liking. The lunches are a good deal, enough food for two meals for me. However, going with my family and getting a variety of dishes is what we like the best. Usually there are six to eight of us and we get to eat all of our favorites.“

“The red curry with chicken - the BEST!“

“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) 🥰“

“Love their Menudo and Cajun Shrimp!“

“Best breakfast spot in Salinas 🔥 10/10 recommend! The staff is so welcoming—they genuinely make you feel at home. You can tell they love what they do and really care about your experience, not just serving food but making sure you enjoy every bite.“

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

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

“We decided to go Thai for dinner today at this restaurant. The restaurant is clean, simple and small. We ordered Tom Yum Bowl soup, Red curry with tofu, and Cashew Chicken stir-fry. Everything turned out as expected, spice level was perfect. They don’t add steamed rice with entree, so you need to order separately. The server was nice and courteous. It seems like a family business so the entire experience was homely. Definitely recommend it.“

“Maria she was so sweet she had the best costumer service she made sure that we was comfortable she even came back to refill our drinks and warm our food up out of all the dennys in salinas this was was the best one 💖 She has a amazing heart and we will definitely be back because she made us feel extremely comfortable even if I stop eating at dennys I will always come to say hi and show my love and appreciation.“

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

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

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

“Always have great food“

“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.“

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

“I got the birra torta here and two tacos al pastor. The tacos were good but the torta was surprisingly delicious upon first bite due to the quality of the birria. The overall taste profile at this location is balanced and deep, meaning it is well-seasoned and flavorful without being excessive or greasy. It is food that can be eaten every day without feeling overloaded. It is also at a very nice location next to a park and lots of trees.

I randomly met the owner one day prior at an unrelated place, and I can see that there is a reason he confidently invited me to try his food, where his lovely wife operates the business and cooking! It is because he knows he can deliver a great food experience! Through word of mouth, I know that I am not the only one who liked the torta here.

There is quite an extensive menu, and I will definitely be back to try more items. I highly recommend the birria. Overall a great spot!“

“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.“

“GREAT food if you go you have to try the CHAVITA“

“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.“

“My family and I like to support our local businesses and we were coming from a service for a loved one who passed.
We got wonderful service . Food was very tasty, flavorful and delicious. The young lady at the counter took our order, was polite and very welcoming.
We will be back. What a lil gem:)“

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

“The place is clean!!!
The food is good, if you’re craving for noodle and soup, We highly recommend #14 ox tail noodle soup.
Lunch meal: fried rice, egg roll, egg soup and steamed chicken feet!!!
Watch out for that fried rice😂

And yes!!!! We will be back over and over again…

Hey, almost forgot… we are asians, so………“

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

“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.“

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

“Excelente experiencia 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“The food was so good, fresh. The carna Sada was not cooked until you order it! I had a burrito supreme, less the sour cream, so good. The chips were probably one of the best I ever had. My husband had tacos and he said it was good too. We will definitely go back! Clean restaurant and service was good too!“

“🌮 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“