I'm so sorry I didn't respond before now. Got busy and didn't check back.
We typically stay away from Asian food with our allergies of course, but PF Chang has good corporate policies. They'll get a new wok and they have very particular allergy policies--even wiping down the table with a disposable and new towel and cleanser. Your ticket has your allergies on it. We've eaten at a PF Chang twice. Another time we tried, but that manager hadn't really gotten the corporate memo. DS did fine as a vegetarian--but look for vegan options.
P.F. Chang's China Bistro3.5 star rating 295 reviews
$$ Chinese, Asian Fusion, Gluten-Free
Linda Vista
7077 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone number (619) 260-8484
We've done fine at On the Border (Mexican). Again, look at the menu. I would think the risk of cross contact with dairy at a Mexican restaurant might be high, but you can call in advance and chat with teh manager. We do miss this place.
On the Border3.0 star rating 181 reviews
$$ Mexican
Mission Valley
1770 Camino De La Reina
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone number (619) 209-3700
Red Robin has thorough allergy menus and a veggie burger DS enjoys. I eat something without a bun. But we consider this a place we can go to as a family. I am not sure if DS' veggie burger is vegan. I don't think there would be a lot for you here, but I do mention it because they have a specific allergy menu for our Top 8 and also gluten (though I have no idea how restaurants really can do gluten free if they have a lot of buns and such).
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers3.5 star rating 261 reviews
$$ Burgers, American (Traditional)
University City
4373 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
Phone number (858) 450-0343
We eat at Buca di Beppo. I had a reaction after the last time because of the roasted veggies on their 1892 salad (which is wonderful--we get it without meat). It's family style.
Buca di Beppo3.5 star rating 302 reviews
$$ Italian
Gaslamp
705 6th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone number (619) 233-7272
We get this without the meat. I'm guessing they can make it without the feta. It is super wonderful.
1893 Salad di Beppo
pepperoni, salami, provolone, feta, mixed greens, roma tomato wedges, red onion, cucumbers, red and yellow roasted peppers, pepperoncini peppers, kalamata and green olives in our signature Italian vinaigrette
If you see a
Qdoba, it's an inexpensive build-your-own-burrito place. Their beans are vegetarian. I get the bowl or a small taco. I think I see that they are closed in San Diego. They will change gloves upon request.
Chipotle, like Qdoba, has one vegetarian bean and one that is not. DS and I do great there, but I would not eat there if we were dairy allergic as I think there is a greater likelihood of some cheese dropping in other containers (they make stuff on a line in front of you, so you could see what the situation is). They happily change gloves on request (DS always requests this, and I go after him, and I just don't order until his is done, holding upo the line a bit, but I do ensure that if I get meat, his meal isn't cross contaminated with it. There are lots of Chipotles in San Diego. Very affordable. They also have guac and chips you can eat. DS eats the chips. I don't know about dairy in them.
If you see a
Moe's Southwest Grill, they actually have tofu for their burritos.
Same other concerns about XC.