First time eating here. I ordered the carnitas burrito and Veganito's fries. They were yummy! Great place to eat vegan food. I'm definitely coming back. I highly recommend this place. read more

The food here is delicious. If you are craving some vegan Mexican food, don't hesitate to order from here! My fiancé and I have tried their burritos, tacos, and loaded fries and they are all delicious. We have been more than satisfied with everything we have tried! read more

I ordered a "California burrito" paid 16$ and it was AWFUL!! There is nothing vegan about this place. The meat may be soy but the tortillas are still regular tortillas a made with lard,, the meat was so salty and had TOO much seasoning. Over powered any other ingredients. I will Not go back and the burrito wound up in the trash! YUCK!!! read more

This place has the most amazing loaded fries. What can go wrong with fries topped with perfectly grilled onions, jalapenos and vegan adobada slathered with creamy and delicious chipotle sauce, guacamole and vegan sour cream? Also got the phish tacos which were pretty good, and the fried phish was indistinguishable from the real thing. Their salsas are great, and the agua fresca, while nothing out of the ordinary, really hits the spot on a warm day. read more

El Veganito - Loaded fries with adobada - Vegan Near Me - La Mesa, California

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I wait every week for Tuesday just so I can drive over to El Veganito at the Escondido Farmer's Market. The food is absolutely delicious. Yes, the prices are a little bit on the higher side but you do get what you pay for. There is one table right next to their booth and if you're lucky, you get a table with seats and shade. Otherwise, there are few places you can sit with your food. I always order the potato Tacos de Papa. One order comes with 3 potato taquitos topped with tomatoes, lettuce and a green sauce. I wish there was more of the green sauce because that stuff is great. I also have tried the Phish Tacos and Tacos de Betty. The Phish Tacos are the best vegan "fish" tacos I've ever had. The crema has so much flavor, the cabbage is fresh and crisp and the sliced avocado adds the perfect touch. The Tacos de Betty are wonderful and are also my husband's favorite. We also love the soy horchata! Both of the hot sauces are good but we definitely like the green hot sauce better. Be careful because it is realllyyyy spicy for those who don't do spicy! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu! read more

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I searched vegetarian food on Yelp in La Mesa and this restaurant in Grossmont Center's food court came up. I ordered the Machaca Bowl from a curtious employee. It was made from scratch while I waited (about 10 minutes) and used the mall's free wifi. It came piping hot and was a large portion. I also got a container of the 'mild' salsa. It was indeed mild (I cannot tolerate super hot spicy). For me this was perfect. I went back for a 2nd salsa it was so good. The dish was awesome, all sorts of vegetables and scrambled tofu. I loved it and have enough left over for dinner. The are apparently all vegan and I will come back to try their other dishes. read more

El Veganito - Storefront - Vegan Near Me - La Mesa, California

Very disappointed in this place. We drove 20+ miles to try this place out and it looks like it's closed during normal business hours. Someone should update the listing. I guess the place next door will be getting our business today . read more

I tried their quesabirria tacos. DELISH! Service was friendly and quick. Got their tamarindo agua Fresca as well & loved it! read more

Soo good - the jackfruit in the Machaca bowl was so tasty and cooked so nicely. Wish this was closer to me, I'd get it weekly!

Great food, chips and quac is the best around. Really good Vegan burritos. Yummmmm!!!!!

This place rocks! The California burrito is insanely good! It's huge and I always try to eat only half or less, but I end up devouring the whole thing and carrying a burrito baby around the rest of the day, but worth it? Uh-yup! The Veganito fries with adobada are excellent too! I also love the El Taco Perron. Just freaking good! This is my favorite place, but it's easy to overeat. read more

The food is delicious -- I think the owner also cooks. The kids working in the front leave much to be desired -- much. They've rotated through a few kids over the last couple years, but none of them seem to receive any training. They rarely answer the phones, wait times for food are usually 20-30+ minutes even with short lines, they won't take advance orders (called shortly before opening), etc. They also for some reason only fill up the hot sauce (especially the orange/red ones) like 1/4 of the way...waste of plastic and annoying to not have much hot sauce. Hopefully the owner sees this note and helps re-train the support staff -- the first person customers interact with is the face of the company and represents the experience. I'll probably wait at least a few months to see if improvements are made before returning. read more

All of the food is vegan!The "adobada" burrito was very flavorful! Btw I noticed the cashier was wearing a mask but the man cooking the food wasn't. read more

The food here is expensive but its good for quantity over quality because the portion sizes are huge, however personally I've tried better vegan Mexican food before, the flavor was good just I expected more um yeah probably not down for it again idk 5/10 ? read more

I hate to give any vegan place less than 5 stars, but I was very disappointed in my food here. I got the veganito burrito with adobada, and it was very "one note." Just pure tomato and spice flavor with what tasted very much like store-bought soyrizo. As far as I could tell, there was no cream sauce on this and it was very much lacking in that area. Fortunately, at home I happened to have guacamole and cashew sour cream, and I doused it in that. For the price, I expect much more than having to fix it up myself at home. I would give this experience two stars, but i do always appreciate a vegan business and want to give it another try with something else. read more

I'm not vegan, but I am vegetarian, and love finding places like this. The guy working was really friendly. Prices are a bit steep, but it's vegan so I guess there's a price to pay for that alone. With that being said, $17+ tip for 3 sopes, I'd hope that the ingredients are at least fresh. I get it's winter and avocados aren't in season, but the brown avocados just don't look appetizing. Maybe guacamole would be a better idea. Aside from that, they were great. I'll probably be back because where else can you get vegan adobada sopes? I'll just hold off on the avocado. read more

El Veganito - Adobada sopes - Vegan Near Me - La Mesa, California

Great food. Had the Phish burrito and tacos de papa. Nice guy at the counter and the food was pretty quick. What more can a person want?

In our quest for good Vegan food, we ended up at the Escondido Farmers Market. This booth was a great find for us. The menu has a small selection but we were satisfied with it especially since they are only here on Tuesdays. My Jack Fruit sandwich was excellent but next time I will ask for less Vegan Mayo. The sauce was what made the sandwich taste so good since the fruit itself doesn't have any flavor that I could detect. The grilled potatoes with peppers and onions were delicious also. The Taco de Papa was good but isn't something that we would order again. The tortillas were hard and that made them tough to eat. The potatoes in it weren't seasoned enough for us and were mushy. Too hard on the outside, too mushy inside and bland. Only one table with 4 chairs on the sidewalk so be prepared to take your food to go. We were lucky and were able to sit and eat. We are eager to go back. read more

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Located inside the mall with a couple other vegan restaurants. It was delicious! I've never seen vegan food court in a mall! What a nice surprise! Can't wait to go back! read more

Upon seeing one of my girlfriend's Instagram post of this amazing vegan pop up restaurant and her ranting and raving I had to try it. Escondido has no vegan specific dining options until El Veganito joined our farmers market every Tuesday. This place has lived up to all its hype!!! And I'm so happy I could cry. Forget taco Tuesdays you'll find me here every single Tuesday! I had the something jack sandwich made with jack fruit and onions! It was so delicious and had the perfect amount of spice. The sandwich also came with a side of delicious and tasty potatoes. Both were so flavor they literally made your mouth water. At $8 for the sandwich and side it is quite affordable! The customer service was exceptional as well! And I am a happy customer and will be continually visiting this wonderful dining vegan experience every week! Now if he could just open a restaurant my life would be complete!! Thanks El Veganito for bringing your wondefulness to Escondido which lacks better vegan, vegetarian dining!!! read more

El Veganito - Vegan Near Me - La Mesa, California

Ordered just a plain bean burrito so didn't expect much. I went there because I didn't want my beans fried in animal lard.This burrito was delicious and the salsa was so good. Going to recommend to family and friends. read more

Three very full, very happy people. Fish Tacos, Pork and Sopas, each a bite of heaven. Great place, great service!!!!!

Just had what was quite possibly THE best burrito of my life. I ordered the veganito burrito with adobada plus avocado....and holy moly...it was incredible! I thought definitely too huge for one person, but I could not stop eating it until it was all gone. Happily in a food coma now. Thank you for the amazing dinner! Also loved the spicy green salsa. :) read more

El Veganito - Veganito burrito with adobada plus avocado (well worth the $2) - Vegan Near Me - La Mesa, California

Not only some of the best vegan food I've had but some of the best Mexican food period!! Everything is so rich and full of flavor! And the ingredients are fresh and plentiful, they give whole avocados instead of little bits and pieces or avocado sauces like other places! I wanted to highlight the young dude working the front - he's really enthusiastic, considerate and really nice all the while working hard! He makes sure peeps are taken care of! He takes orders and hands out orders without delay and is always super energetic!! That's really fresh in times like these and you feel like you're at a beachside cool taco shop rather than in the otherwise dreary food court! read more

Firstly, the place is in the mall's food court; for those of you unfamiliar with the place. I had to drive around before realizing, so trying to spare someone else that. The CA burritos are definitely over hyped for no reason. It's nothing but ground beef in some sauce. Imagine eating a CA burrito, but replace the meat with sloppy Joe. On top of that, they want you to pay an additiona $4.50 to add guac to a CA burrito, a burrito that's supposed to already have guac. This CA burrito tasted nothing like a typical CA burrito. The burrito cost about $15, then you have to pay an extra $4.50 for guac that they put on very sparingly. For $4.50 you get about one tablespoon of guac. On top of that, the person I spoke to on the phone to place the order seemed to be annoyed. This place does not have a posted menu, you have to call to get their IG handle and look at the menu through the site in their bio. I only gave this place a two star because their burrito was not terrible, definitely edible and a good portion, but I think they only give good portion sizes because its filled with ground beef. Of course I mean vegan versions of all of the foods I have mentioned. If you're looking for a good vegan CA burrito, go to Hugo's Cocina in Ocean Beach or even go to Plant Powered Fast Food for a ÇA burrito that's more decent than the one at this place. read more

HUGE burrito. I am a big eater and it is enough for 2 meals. The adobada version of El Veganito is so good. I've never had the pork version so can't compare but it's delicious. Also, the tortilla has a little bit of char on it instead of just being warmed up so that makes it taste better too. read more

This place is extremely welcoming . My husband and I stopped by after an appointment we had in town. Everyone was so nice and very helpful with the menu options. We loved the mole enchiladas and kept it simple with a modelo. Very quick service and at the time we went they had indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Delightful food, mostly cooked to order. Expect at least a short wait, but the dishes are worth your time. Probably the best vegan Mexican food in town - compares favorably to Ranchos, Pokez, Tocaya, and Phatties (Escondido). My favorites here include the Taco Perrón (giant taco with seared adobada, guacamole, fajita veggies in a grilled flour tortilla) and some of the "carnitas" (jackfruit) items. Burritos all have been great, and everything we've tried has been well seasoned but not overdone. The salsas are nothing to write home about, but definitely make sure you get something with adobada. read more

I always forget about the food court at Grossmont, but decided to stop by for lunch today. So glad I chose to order from El Veganito. I had the breakfast tacos and they were amazing. My daughter had the Machaca burrito and since she can't have gluten they made it into a bowl for her. The machaca is made with jackfruit which I'd never had before so I had to try hers and it was also delicious. Will definitely order from here again! read more

SO good! Their potato rolled tacos are the best around. I hope they expand their hours someday!

Amazing Mexican food that also happens to be 100% plant-based and vegan!! They just opened up a permanent location in the Grossmont mall food court. Their menu is extensive! My boyfriend and I got a burrito, sopas, "adobada" tacos, and "fish" tacos, and house-made horchata! HANDS DOWN THIS IS THE BEAT VEGAN MEXICAN FOOD IN SAN DIEGO!!! finally! I was so impressed with the layered, complex, fresh flavors of all the dishes and I'll definitely becoming back to try the rest of the menu! The burrito was delicious and super filling, the tacos were STACKED, and the sopas are the best in town. HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU EAT HERE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! read more

Why are you guys never open? Even with a HUGE event happening at the mall. Please either be open or let another vegan restaurant take the space as there are only a couple vegan eateries. read more

My wife and I have been fans of El Veganito since our first bite back when it was a pop up. Adobada is the best. Green salsa is extra hot - no joke. Everything is amazing and I say that as a non vegan. Adobada tacos are a great place to start! read more

Came here for the 1st time yesterday and it was amazing!! Can't wait to eat here again!!

It was my first time and my experience was great! I recommend the phish tacos and don't forget about a delicious horchata! Excellent customer service from the team. The cashier Ricky welcomed me well. Wud eat again 10/10 read more

Vegan options! Found at Escondido Farmer Market. Will defiantly be going again! read more

I could go on all day about El Veganito! This is one of my favorite vegan Mexican restaurants anywhere. I've been to a lot of them. I always get the adobada fries. My work partner is not vegan or vegetarian but she loves these fries! She likes them with lettuce instead of fries. I've tried them and they were delicious. But fries are life so I usually stick with the fries. Annnyyyways! The food is phenomenal and Victor is fantastic. I love this place and cannot get enough of it. Also keep an eye on their social media pages. There's some really bomb specials that pop up! read more

It doesn't matter if you are vegan or not, this is some of the best food in San Diego! The beefast burrito and sopes are our favorite, but the el veganito fries are definitely becoming an additional favorite. Always with jamaica or mexican coke, El Veganito makes a perfect meal! read more

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The Tacos de Papa are amazing! I haven't tried anything else because they are so good, I don't want to. The food tastes so fresh, the taquitos have the perfect crisp. Customer service is also great. This is my go to place when I'm craving Mexican food and don't want to feel bad afterward. read more

My new favorite authentic tasting vegan Mexican restaurant with GF options. I am a foodie and I love healthy food that tastes - well- like maybe it is loaded with ALL the naughty stuff that contributes to illness to the body and harm to the environment, like cholesterol, or meat, lard, cheese. I give this place an A++ aside from Veganito being vegan- this food is flavorful, and fresh and any meat and cheese eating person would NOT be able to tell a difference in flavor. This is a family owned business and I was greeted by the young, intelligent, friendly, and bright daughter who was managing the orders and taking the money up front. Oh- and Veganito doesn't advertise but I got the sopas which were GF and they have other GF options, too. I did not ask about cross contamination because I don't have Celiac Disease. I would love to see this place be a franchise so the world can know how delicious Mexican food tastes when a talented chef knows how to recreate authentic Mexican dishes that are made with healthier ingredients. read more