From local startups tackling fast food giants to bowls of Vietnamese bún huế bobbing with bits of wheat gluten instead of meat, vegan food has a larger share of the market than ever before. A broader audience is interested in mindful and meatless eating, whether driven by care for animal welfare, their health, or the environment, and the vegetarian and vegan restaurants of San Diego are delivering the taste and talent to keep people coming back for more. Here are 17 spots to find tasty meatless meals.

Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.