Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Ambrogio15, Kabob Lounge and Pokewan, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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San Diego's Cheap Salad Destinations
San Diego offers a vibrant array of budget-friendly salad options that prove eating fresh doesn't have to be expensive. From the Mediterranean flavors at Olive Cafe and Middle Eastern specialties at Kabob Lounge to the zesty Mexican bowls at El Pollo Grill, this collection showcases the city's diverse culinary landscape. Whether you are craving classic American greens at Crafted Greens, Italian-style
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Salad in San Diego | Top Cheap Spots
- Ambrogio15 · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Kabob Lounge · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pokewan · rated 5/5: Japanese.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Santee · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Sbicca · rated 4/5: American.
- El Pollo Grill · rated 4/5: Mexican.
- Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Olive Cafe · rated 4/5: Mediterranean.
- Wild Thyme Bar & Grill · rated 4/5: American.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Scripps Ranch · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Filippi's Pizza Grotto Pacifc Beach · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Smokey and the Brisket · rated 3/5: American.
- Pomegranate: Middle Eastern.
- Sisters Pizza: Italian.
- Jack and Giulio's: Italian.
- The Kebab Shop: Middle Eastern.
- Cucina Basilico: Italian.
- Adrian's Surf N' Turf Grill: Steakhouse.
- The Huddle: American.
- Coasterra: Mexican.
- Poncho's Mexican Food: Mexican.
- The Grill at Vine Ripe: American.
- Happy Time Mediterranean Restaurant: Mediterranean.
- Dolci Cafe Italiano: Italian.
- Crafted Greens: American.
- D'Lish Gourmet Pasta & Pizza: Italian.
- Gor Gai Thai Kitchen: Thai.
- Deli Belly: American.
- Gaetano's Italian Restaurant: Italian.
- L&L Hawaiian Barbeque: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
