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The Purple Mint Vegan BistroA-

4616 El Cajon Blvd suite 3, San Diego, CA 92115 · Vegan restaurant, Restaurant, Vietnamese restaurant · San Diego

A beloved vegan Vietnamese spot delivering flavorful comfort classics, fast friendly service, and fair prices, with minor consistency and parking/location drawbacks.

The verdict

The Purple Mint Vegan Bistro delivers solid A-grade performance through exceptional food quality with flavorful vegan takes on Vietnamese classics and outstanding service attentiveness that builds genuine customer loyalty. Consistent execution across years and a recent relocation demonstrates reliable operations, though occasional seasoning variations and a strip-plaza setting prevent the distinctive appeal needed for grade A territory. Fair pricing and generous portions make it competitive with the area's better neighborhood restaurants.

One caveat: Parking can be cramped; allow extra time or use nearby street parking.

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Opening Hours

Monday11:00–20:00 Tuesday11:00–20:00 Wednesday11:00–20:00 Thursday11:00–20:00 Friday11:00–20:00 Saturday11:00–20:00 Sunday11:00–20:00
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