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Val's Vegan Kitchen

Smash Burgers, Loaded Fries

Worth ordering: #2 Burger in San Diegonamed in 26 reviews

Try the Dirty Burger, a frequent favorite, or the Korean BBQ burger for a different flavor profile.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Check the pickup instructions carefully: Val’s shares a building with other restaurants, and some customers found the location confusing.
  • Cheesy fries with gravy and loaded fries are standout sides; the Irish Stew Loaded Fries were especially praised.
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  • Fried Oreos are a popular dessert pick.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time during busy periods and check your order before leaving; several customers reported delays or missing and incorrect items.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Bowl

People also mention sandwich, waffle fries and fries.

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Also chicken sandwich, fried oreos, mac and cheese, bulgogi mac and cheese and cheesy fries with gravy.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for good value, friendly service and attentive service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Parking
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Val’s is a fully vegan comfort-food kitchen sharing a building and kitchen space with Evolution, with a small indoor dining area and outdoor seating that includes a butterfly garden. The menu runs from smash burgers like the Dirty Burger and Korean BBQ to loaded fries, rice bowls, burritos and fried Oreos; reviewers also appreciate late-night hours, though some report order mix-ups and confusion finding the shared pickup location.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Val's Vegan Kitchen · dine-in · 103 dishes and drinks

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2611 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–00:00
Tuesday
11:00–00:00
Wednesday
11:00–00:00
Thursday
11:00–00:00
Friday
11:00–00:00
Saturday
11:00–00:00
Sunday
11:00–00:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good atmosphere
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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