Jimmy Carter's
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Options
Vegan options
Poor vegan options ★ 4.1 (1,678) · $ · Restaurant · Mexican · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the burritos and tacos with meatless crumbles or soyrizo"
Must-try: meatless ground crumbles, guacamole, pozole
Praised for: friendly service, affordable, fast service
Jimmy Carter's is a casual Mexican cantina known for its quick, friendly service and affordable pricing. Their menu includes customizable tacos and burritos with meatless crumbles and soyrizo, catering well to vegans despite no dedicated vegan menu. The outdoor patio offers a lively spot for people-watching, and the housemade salsas often accompany the filling portions.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 8 AM-8 PM
Monday 8 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-8 PM
Thursday 8 AM-8 PM
Friday 8 AM-8 PM
Saturday 8 AM-8 PM
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3172 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Not labeled
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN soyrizo, meatless crumbles, beans + 1 more
Some users reported dishes labeled vegan that weren't — double-check with staff.
Others mentioned staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
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