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Lacto
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Sit down restaurant with several local outlets. Offers California-Mexican food menu with labels for vegetarian, vegan, and glutenfree options. Staff know about the term 'vegan' and how to alter dishes to fit dietary preferences. Choices for vegans include vegetable enchiladas, portabello fajitas, black bean & corn enchiladas. Dogs welcome in the outdoor seating area. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-9:00pm.
7 Reviews
First Review by MelodyVeganJoy
IslandProduceClub
Points +235
Mexican Cuisine in Old Town San Diego - Edit
I recently revisited a Miguel’s Cocina in Old Town San Diego that I had fond memories of from 19 years ago. Back then, I wasn’t vegan, and I remember thoroughly enjoying the traditional dishes they offered. This time, however, my experience was a bit different.
Read moreAs someone who follows a vegan diet now, I was hoping to find a variety of plant-based options on the menu. Unfortunately, the vegan choices were limited to 3. The primary dish available was vegetable enchiladas, mushroom fajitas and bean and corn enchiladas, which, while flavorful, didn’t offer much variety or creativity in terms of vegan options.
The ambiance of the restaurant still holds its charm, reminiscent of my first visit years ago. However, I was slightly disappointed that the menu hasn’t evolved to accommodate more dietary preferences, especially given the growing demand for vegan options.
Overall, if you’re vegan, you might find yourself with few choices here and sadly that’s Old Town, hardly travel, but vegan lacking. But if you’re looking for a nostalgic experience or are not strictly vegan, the restaurant still delivers on traditional flavors in a lively Old Town setting.
Pros: Busy, vibrant setting. , Friendly staff. , San Diego Old Town
Cons: Limited vegan choices , Very oily, Very busy without Vegan Options AKA profit driven.
Guest
baruchadam
Points +406
Authentic Mexican & Veg Friendly - Edit
Excellent margaritas and food. Will definitely return.
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Tigerquoll
Points +167
Yummy enchiladas - Edit
Very tasty enchiladas with complementary hot corn chips and salsa
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xlycia
Points +218
Good fajitas - Edit
I had the mushroom fajitas, the waiter was very aware of what vegan meant, and they were fabulous. Probably the best fajitas I’ve had in years. Definitely would go back.
Read morePros: Fajitas!, Reasonable price , Good menu labeling
Cons: Busy busy busy
Guest
DianeH
Points +1097
Not bad - Edit
Not a lot of vegan choices but the service was outstanding - friendly and fast. I had the black bean, sweet potato, and corn enchiladas.
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ChristianSerge
Points +42
In Old Town San Diego there are few places that serve even vegan options. - Edit
Well done. Knows what “Vegan” means.
Read morePros: Some vegan options, Fun margaritas
Cons: Expensive, A little touristy
Guest
MelodyVeganJoy
Points +7351
Very accomodating - Edit
Vegan options clearly labeled on menu, staff very willing to customize. I wanted to have a vegan chimichanga, and even though it wasn't labeled as "vegan modifiable" on the menu, the chef said that they could fill it with lots of beans and avocados, take out the dairy, and not use the rice which had chicken stock in it. Great place to catch up with a friend over mimosas.
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