Gluten-Free Vegan Friendly Places in El Cajon, California

Last updated February 2025

  • (10)
    4 safety ratings
    745 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Salad, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "They are very accomidating to celiacs you just have to let them know and they will wipe down and sanitize the entire grill before starting your food!"
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    2471 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Frozen Yogurt

    Featured review snippet "Clearly marked GF flavors, care kept with not having cross contamination of toppings."
  • (1)
    11146 Bootes St, San Diego‎ CA‎ 92126, United States
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Rice Bowls

    Featured review snippet "I work here and although our meat is seasoned with a soy sauce base, you can request the chicken be grilled fresh without the "magic sauce" and it's a great quick meal!"
  • (21)
    12 safety ratings
    6784 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    $$ • Indian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tikka Masala

    Featured review snippet "Absolutely the best place to go for Indian food and Celiac friendliness"
  • (8)
    2 safety ratings
    7091 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Several menu options are listed as gf or gfo (gluten free option); however, most dishes have multiple ingredients that have to be substituted which totally changed the appeal of the dishes."
  • (4)
    1275 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bagels, Breakfast Sandwiches

  • (288)
    2810 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Mexican Restaurant
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Tacos, Taquitos, Fries, Rice Bowls, Churros & more

    Featured review snippet "Grateful to have a dedicated (and delicious) restaurant to visit in San Diego."
  • (2)
    9862 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    6011 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Pasta, Cider, Beer

    Featured review snippet "Gluten free pizza was awesome, the workers were very knowledgable and understanding of Celiac and made sure to limit cross contamination."
  • (25)
    24 safety ratings
    4591 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115
    $ • Vietnamese Restaurant, Vegan Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Dessert, Bánh Mì, Noodles

    Featured review snippet "I’m glad my wife and I stopped by on our trip visiting San Diego."
  • (61)
    21 safety ratings
    7007 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches & more

    Featured review snippet "Tons of options and they take every possible precaution to prevent cross contamination, and even let me know that the manager has to sign off on each celiac order."
  • (115)
    19 safety ratings
    3940 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pancakes, Bread/Buns, French Toast, Hash Browns, Breakfast Tacos & more

    Featured review snippet "My waitress knew exactly what celiac was and assured me they prep items in separate pans/areas."
  • (43)
    12 safety ratings
    4615 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116
    $$$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Pasta, Salad, Wings

    Featured review snippet "The gluten-free pizza was one of the best I have ever had and the staff took the time to explain how they made gluten free pizza safe for those with Celiac."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    9225 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
    $ • Bakery
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cupcakes, Cakes

  • (7)
    4 safety ratings
    9350 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
    $$ • Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ramen, Salad, Stir Fry

    Featured review snippet "As a sensitive celiac, you know this is tough to find."
  • 16. Chipotle

    (2)
    9828 Mission Gorge Rd C, Santee, CA 92071
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Rice Bowls, Burrito Bowls

  • (9)
    2 safety ratings
    8141 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Dessert, Cider

  • (2)
    3120 Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Tacos, Cider, Beer

    Featured review snippet "Hidden gem in San Diego. Gluten free is marked on menu. Hard kombucha on tap."
  • (8)
    3 safety ratings
    4320 Viewridge Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Dedicated gluten free menu & great Cajun food!"
  • 20. Panama 66

    (4)
    4 safety ratings
    1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$ • Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Falafel, Salad

    Featured review snippet "Lots of gf options and they have a dedicated gf (and vegan) frier."
  • (13)
    2 safety ratings
    4661 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116
    $ • Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "Menu items I ordered were already marked GF in the menu, but when I told her it was an allergy they labeled it and told me they were very careful with cross contamination."
  • (27)
    10 safety ratings
    3001 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102
    $$$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Pasta, Focaccia

    Featured review snippet "Amazing gluten free pizza and foccacia bread!"
  • (7)
    2 safety ratings
    3077 North Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Cider

    Featured review snippet "Ordered GF pizza crust which I never saw on the menu."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    4118 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
    $$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries, Falafel

    Featured review snippet "The owner and staff are very nice and aware of Celiac and can provide recommendations on what is safe to eat, which is most things!"
  • 25. Sipz

    (2)
    3914 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Asian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "Clearly marked menu w/ lots of GF options; DELICIOUS"
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    2871 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Ice Cream

    Featured review snippet "The staff were very happy to help and grabbed fresh ice cream from the back for me and walked me through all GF flavors."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    1652 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108
    $ • Deli, Sandwiches
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Salad, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "Deliciously fresh and flavorful salads. Gluten free items marked on the menu."
  • 28. KINDRED

    (2)
    1503 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102
    $$ • Restaurant
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Cocktails

    Featured review snippet "This is suuuch a cool place and they have some gf options but very few Celiac safe ones, so pre eat or proceed with caution."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    6171 Mission Gorge Rd UNIT 118, San Diego, CA 92120
    $$ • Vegan Restaurant
    GF Menu
    Featured review snippet "I have tried every gf item on the menu."
  • (2)
    5664 Mission Center Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Frozen Yogurt

    Featured review snippet "Cater very nicely to our son with Celiac."
  • (11)
    5 safety ratings
    2335 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bagels, Cookies, Donuts

    Featured review snippet "I don’t understand why but to be totally safe, if you have celiac I maybe wouldn’t risk it."
  • (4)
    3 safety ratings
    13483 Poway Rd #603, Poway, CA 92064
    $$ • Pizza Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Salad

    Featured review snippet "Staff changed gloves and used clean utensils when preparing my gf pizza."
  • 33. CAVA

    (1)
    FS17, 1652 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego, CA 92108
    $ • Quick Service Restaurant
    GF Menu
  • (1)
    4404 Park Blvd ste b, San Diego, CA 92116
    $$ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cones

    Featured review snippet "Delicious, with a clearly marked menu. Vegan options are also available."
  • (1)
    8040 Armour St, San Diego, CA 92111
    $ • Food Truck
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Fries

    Featured review snippet "Their new shared location also shared space with serpentine cider, which offers gluten free cider and Meade."
  • (1)
    2127 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91915
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    No GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Frozen Yogurt

    Featured review snippet "The only real concern here is cross contamination of some of the toppings."
  • (3)
    2 safety ratings
    3519 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Waffles

  • (4)
    2 safety ratings
    13513 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu
  • (78)
    5250 Murphy Canyon Rd #118, San Diego, CA 92123
    $ • Donut Shop
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Donuts

    Featured review snippet "Eating so many of these tiny delicious GF donuts was one of the highlights of my trip to San Diego."
  • (2)
    2 safety ratings
    5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $$ • Juice Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Dessert, Cookies, Cheesecake, Cakes, Donuts

    Featured review snippet "Our daughter is celiac and enjoys coming to this establishment for all of the gluten free options."
  • (10)
    10 safety ratings
    5351 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
    $$ • Barbecue Restaurant, Bar
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Burgers, Sandwiches, Pulled Pork

    Featured review snippet "When we let them know my wife has celiac they know exactly what’s safe and take it very seriously."
  • (5)
    2 safety ratings
    8284 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
    $$$ • Cafe
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: French Toast, Bread/Buns, Pancakes, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "All of Deanna's Products are baked in a 100% Gluten Free Bakery in Escondido, California, U.S.A."
  • (5)
    3 safety ratings
    8131 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
    $$ • Italian Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pizza, Pasta

    Featured review snippet "My server Alex made sure that my meal was gluten free and free from cross contamination."
  • (9)
    3415 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $ • Bakery
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Cookies, Cupcakes, Dessert, Cakes, Gelato & more

    Featured review snippet "Amazing newly opened 100% gluten free cookie shop in San Diego!!!"
  • (21)
    16 safety ratings
    3017 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
    $ • Ice Cream Shop
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cones, Dessert, Gelato

    Featured review snippet "Okay, it blows my mind that as visitors to San Diego we found this place- and when we asked other people who lived here if they'd been, they NEVER."
  • (3)
    3 safety ratings
    3703 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
    $ • Deli, Sandwiches
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "All sandwiches can be made in a gluten free wrap and if you mention you have a gluten allergy they will make sure to make your food separately with clean gloves and utensils to avoid cross contamination."
  • (5)
    6030 Santo Rd ste g, San Diego, CA 92124
    $$ • Chocolate Shop
    dedicated gluten-free badge Reported to be dedicated gluten-free

    GF menu items: Dessert

    Featured review snippet "The designs are stunning and the taste is by far the best I've had in San Diego."
  • 48. Prado

    (30)
    10 safety ratings
    1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
    $$$ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Salad, Dessert, Tacos, Crème Brûlée, Paella

    Featured review snippet "The gluten free fish tacos were great with the server taking the time to document allergies to the kitchen."
  • 49. Bahn Thai

    (29)
    10 safety ratings
    4646 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92116
    $$ • Thai Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Pad Thai, Curry, Dessert, Fried Rice

    Featured review snippet "Every time we’re in San Diego, we make it a point to come here."
  • (21)
    11 safety ratings
    2801 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
    $ • Restaurant
    GF Menu

    GF menu items: Bread/Buns, Sandwiches

    Featured review snippet "Great gluten free menu and very helpful staff."

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