Vegan and vegan-friendly places in El Centro

We list 43 places in El Centro where vegans can eat: 43 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Burgers, Sandwiches, Mexican, and Tex-Mex.

Listed by vegan level (100% vegan first). Within a level: places where we know what to order vegan first, then by rating and number of vegan dishes; chains come after independent places, one entry per chain.

1. Exotic Thai Bistro

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Thai

   El Centro

2. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   2362 S 4th St, El Centro

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

3. Jamba

   Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

   Vegan: Apple ‘n Greens, Greens ‘n Ginger, Mega Mango

4. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   Vegan: Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Minestrone Soup, Breadstick with Garlic Topping

5. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Bean Burrito, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, Spicy Potato Soft Taco · Ask for listed customizations; Fresco Style removes dairy toppings and adds pico de gallo.

6. Del Taco

   Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: 8 Layer Veggie Burrito, Bean Burrito, Chips & Guac

7. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   3063 N Imperial Ave, El Centro

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

8. Dutch Bros. Coffee

   Vegan optionsCafé

   El Centro

   Vegan: Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro Cold Brew

9. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

10. Jack in the Box

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: French Toast Sticks, Teriyaki Bowl, Southwest Salad

11. Menchie's

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Frozen yogurt

    508 E Danenberg Dr, El Centro

    Vegan: Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet, Vegan Blueberry Lemonade Sorbet, Vegan Cake Batter Made With Almond Milk

12. Auntie Anne's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pretzel

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel, Sweet Almond Pretzel, Sweet Glaze Dip

13. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

14. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    2380 South 4th Street, El Centro

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

15. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans, Classic Avo Toast, Mediterranean Veggie

16. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Patty, Artisan Italian (White), Oil · Build a Veggie Delite sandwich or salad with vegan-friendly vegetables and condiments; choose an approved bread. Veggie Patty availability varies by location.

17. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    1953 N Imperial Ave, El Centro

    Vegan: Sofritas, Black Beans, Pinto Beans · Build your own burrito, bowl, salad, tacos or kid’s meal with vegan components; the official site suggests Sofritas, black or pinto beans, brown rice and vegetables/salsa.

18. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, Burgers, Chicken

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar, Misty® Slush, Pretzel Sticks

19. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 5 locations here

    Vegan: Caffe Latte, Caffe Mocha, Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

20. Broken Yolk Cafe

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    3049 N Imperial Ave, El Centro

    Vegan: Spicy Vegan Bowl, Acai Bowl

21. El Pollo Loco

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    1403 West Pico Avenue, El Centro

    Vegan: Original Pollo Bowl, Original BRC Burrito

22. Golden Corral

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Buffet

    2018 North Imperial Avenue, El Centro

    Vegan: Cherry pie, Salad bar · Availability varies by location, time of day and season; ask restaurant staff about ingredients and check with the local restaurant.

23. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    1002 N Imperial Avenue, El Centro

    Vegan: Vegetable sub with green bell peppers; order on white bread without Swiss or provolone cheese., Vegetable wrap with green bell peppers; order without cheese.

24. Cold Stone Creamery

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    2049 North Imperial Avenue, El Centro

    Vegan: Silk® Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert

25. Denny's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Plant-Based Pancake Slam®

26. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    420 Imperial Avenue, El Centro

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

27. Habit Burger & Grill

    Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

    2335 S 4th St, El Centro

    Vegan: Veggie Burger Meal