50 Best Vegan Restaurants in San Marcos

“Steak and ribs are off the hook (taste good)“

“First time stopping by despite living here for 5 years! Great food, very clean restaurant and extremely friendly owners. I got the pho dac biet and it was very filling- enough to share with my two kids. 10/10 would recommend and we will be back.“

“Best deli in all of San Diego!
I just stopped by with my son, and he had the best turkey, bacon, and avocado sandwich. It was so good, made with fresh ingredients, and the lady at the register was super nice. I can’t wait to come back“

“We frequent this restaurant often during weekends. We typically come early part of lunch time, so we never have to wait for a table. Our go-to is usually Show You Ramen, Katsu Curry, Tonkatsu, Salmon Onigiri, and Umeboshi Onigiri. And from time to time, I would order the special Tan Tan Ramen. We love that the Ramen is always piping hot, which is much appreciated. Service is always great, and staff is attentive.“

“I had a great experience at CAVA, and I especially want to recognize Michael for his excellent customer service. He was friendly, welcoming, patient, and genuinely made me feel valued as a customer. Michael went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of and that my experience was a positive one. You can tell he takes pride in his work and cares about the customers he serves. The rest of the CAVA team was great as well, but Michael really stood out. Definitely appreciate the great service and will be coming back!“

“Best breakfast in San Diego“

“Food was excellent and service was great!!,..will be back!“

“Have always had a great experience at The Money Pit; except for today (10/28/24). My wife and I stopped for lunch and ordered 2 hamburgers, 1 fry, and 2 drinks. At the time of ordering your employee gave me a to-go carrier for the two drinks, and I told her that we were eating at the Money Pit. She gave me two cups for the drinks. I paid the bill of $20.04 with cash, and she gave me my change. She seemed very put out that I was not taking the drinks and food out. Anyway, when they brought the meal, there were 3 hamburgers, not 2. I said I ordered 2 and she basically told me I was lying and walked away. If you get a server about 30-35 years old, 5'4" tall, with glasses at the Money Pit expect to be treated in a rude matter. Never happened to me in the past (over 10 years of eating there), and I hope you don't have to deal with this employee.“

“My go to is #9! I don't have pictures because I ate my sandwich!. This is a great place for the fresh cut meats and the family-owned service. No one on their phone acting like your bothering them. They offer 3 lengths of sandwich and seemingly endless variety. Loyalty cards are no longer issued but I have a few more punches to go on mine which they still honor.
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSSINESS, ESPECIALLY THIS ONE!!!“

“Great sushi place. The cuts were exceptionally fresh and premium quality. I also appreciated the thoughtful finishing touches and topping. Those little details really elevated each piece and brought the flavors together. Cozy atmosphere. Friendly and attentive table service.“

“Loved this hidden gem. We’ll be back! Everything including wine was delicious. 🥰🙏🏼“

“So glad to have a Handel’s in the neighborhood! Nice little courtyard to sit and enjoy the ice cream, and I appreciated the code to scan to see the current menu because the screens inside the window were a little hard to see. We will be back frequently!“

“One of the best Indian food around the area . Food has rich flavors and outstanding taste.“

“Definitely the food was AMAZING! I was half and half when I entered this restautant but I really wanted to try this egg pancake thing and it was the best decision.👍
Often when I crave for salads or fresh herbs, I try other-than-pho dishes. It was the perfect dish for today. The cook is older grandma who is experienced in Vietnamese food and I was able to feel this is local taste of Vietnam. Employee was kind and recommended me bone-broth Pho for next time. I will visit again!“

“First time in California. Tried In N Out in Santa Monica - absolutely terrible. My first impression was that In N Out was just a basic flavorless burger.

However, gave it a 2nd try while visiting some family in San Marcos. It was like night and day. Our cashier was super nice and patient with me as I figure out what I want. The burger tasted so much better. Very happy with this experience.“

“Great spot good food and the employees are the best“

“One of the best Chinese restaurants in the area the best in San Marcos.. my only disappointment is the wonton soup here on the west coast!! Back on the east coast the wonton noodles are large and very doughy here the are small and soft. Hard large wonton noodles in my soup. Still the best I have found other then Philadelphia and New York Chinese restaurants.“

“HUGE shoutout to Mili's Sweets for providing the most delectable treats for our wedding day on 2/20/2026! My wife and I are not a big fan of cake, so when we were looking at alternate options, Mili's was right at the top of the list for us. We tried the tasting box first then proceeded to book her services shortly after. Our custom assortment included 240 total treats and 10 different types (24 each). For our wedding of 160 people, there was NOT A SINGLE dessert left by the end of the night. This included tiramisu, biscotti, cannolis, cheesecake bars, cupcakes, pumpkin bars, brownie bars, and snickerdoodle cookies. Also, very impressed by how reasonably priced everything was. With the quality and care we were provided, I would've expected much steeper pricing. Excellent all-around!!“

“THE BEST THE BEST SHIRAZI SALAD,,,,AAAAAAMAZING...GREAT FOOD, SERVICE, AND ATMOSPHERE SO NICE!! A MUST TRY!!“

“Best Indian food and friendly service!“

“We had L&L Hawaiian cater an event for us last Wed June 24th. We ordered BBQ chicken & beef, Katsu chicken, and macaroni salad. The food was delicious, perfectly cooked, and the quantity was amazing. We received lots of great feedback. It was easy to order and communication was spot on. Will definitely be going and and recommend to you all!“

“Tokwa Sisig,Kalderata and HALO HALO yummy better than Red ribbon and Chowking! You will be so satisfied and will definitely go back to taste all their recipes“

“delicious ice cream, great location! Perfect local spot …“

“Delicious Thai food small family business with great food and friendly staff.“

“Try Lunch specials...lunch pizza really good. Salads are good. Service is friendly and usually fast. Servers have to dish out salads and drinks slowing them down. Good access and parking.“

“Just received these as a gift ! Beautiful packaging! Great taste!“

“good sushi, and the teriyaki samon is delicious.“

“Today was our first time visiting, and to be perfectly honest, this will be our new go to for sushi, even though we live in Ramona. Everything from the appetizers to the drinks and service was great. It seems like it would be a great spot for game or fight nights as well!“

“It was about noon as I left my Doctors office and feeling a little hungry. I say Pegah’s Kitchen next door and gave it a try. The staff were all very professional. I had their Italian omelette and if I had to rate it on a one to 10 scale with 10 being the best, I would give it a 12. This is the Vista location. Highly recommend this place for breakfast and lunch, as they are not open for dinner.“

“Had a late lunch with friends on a rainy Sunday. It was pouring rain, the only way to park in the restaurant parking lot was to valet, otherwise you have to park on the street or further away in another parking lot. The food, service and view was excellent. I couldn't help but to notice how stained the dining chairs were and the tables looked worn and tired. It's too bad the management doesn't see this and address it. The prices are very reasonable, it's worth a try if you love fresh Italian cuisine.“

“spring rolls, pot stickers, green curry, spicy fried rice. Everything I have tried I like. Fast friendly service.“

“Went yesterday and had a great time! Service was friendly and amazing, food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. I went back up to the counter multiple times to order more! Everyone was very nice - great atmosphere! Would 100% go again.“

“My Greens drink and Green Gold drink (on consecutive days) completely knocked out my splitting headaches and minimized my cold/ flu symptoms. Thank you! :-)“

“We love our neighborhood go to spot for excellent wine and beer choices and perfect bistro food: salads, small plates, flat breads and out of this world cheese boards. Lucky to have so close and with such friendly staff!“

“The food was terrific, came out quickly and the staff was friendly. Nice experience.“

“absolutely great. if ever back in Cali will definitely do again“

“I am a Thai connoisseur. Specifically curries. Even more specifically green curry. Thai Thai makes an excellent green curry. It's one of the better ones I've had in the San Diego area. It has eggplant in it, which in my opinion, is a prerequisite for making a top notch green curry. Yum! We also love their fresh spring rolls. They serve them with peanut sauce and one other sauce that is not plum sauce (what is usually served with this appetizer), but is far more delicious in our opinion. This is one of our go-to Thai places in North County.“

“The marcos and baked crawfish rolls were bomb👍👍👍“

“🙂👍 Tony is awesome!“

“much better burgers and fries than the average. with more options on menu including kids and premium signature burguers and salads. just give it a try. The Habit will not disappoint 😉“

“We love Shores. With football now starting, it is not so great. It is known as a Packers bar. Today there were 6 Packers fan and the rest of the other team fans had to listen to the loud Packers game. Also, one bartender saved seats for over 2 hours for people who didn't show up. That is not right for everyone who shiftwd seats to accommodate the regular guests. Not "shore" if we'll be back during football. I hope Pete figures it out.“

“the place is perfect, nice to walk to if you live nearby. location is great because you have so many paths. the staff is great. wouldn't recommend another spot in the area. definitely worth checking out. i just got a coffee and it was great“

“This spot is SO tough! Been coming in for almost two decades… Chris is a true pillar of how to run a business, even through tough times! Food is TOP notch, and I know, I know, there’s SO many Sushi spots in North County. DONT sleep on this place.. I will not falter.. Best Mom and Pop sushi spot in North County period! Fight me!“

“Clean Clean Clean Clean Clean“

“We’ve been getting Station Pizza for many years through all of the different owners. Always been loyal to the local group and pizza has been consistent and good. Last night, y’all knocked it out of the park. Not sure if you are doing anything different but I’ve haven’t enjoyed it as much as I did last night. Nice work, keep it up. #Modenapizza“

“Simply taste 👍 ! The best place to go out for lunch.“

“Great food! Above fast food, not fancy, quality food for your hard earned $$$$“

“This mom and pop restaurant has been around for ages. I used to visit it back when they were located further on Las Posas before the freeway entrance.

Their food is reasonably priced and fresh.

Service is excellent and their dining area is always spotless.

Their drive thru is quick too!“

“found the Las Vegas Sayulitas 2 yrs ago when staying at the Luxor. there burritos are beyond spectacular. big and so delicious. I can't say it enough. and the sauces on the little sauce bar are outstanding. I've never had anything like those sauces. the hot green sauce and hot red sauce are phenomenal. I like the green the best. I lived in AZ years ago. went back home to upstate NY. there is no place near me that even comes close. I love Sayulitas and wish I had one near me. you can't go wrong if you love Mexican style food“

“Best pasta west of the Mississippi“