If you’re traveling through Salinas,Ca there’s alot of great places to dine. For breakfast/brunch I’d recommend First Awakenings which is located downtown. The breakfast is amazing, definitely worth the wait if there is a line. If you’re looking for a coffee shop Rollicks Specialty Coffee is a nice laidback coffee shop also located downtown.
Looking for a bagel? Check out either Bagel Corner or Creekside bagel bakery. Yumm
For breakfast lunch or dinner Ellie’s is a wonderful place to go. The food doesn’t disappoint.
There’s many great authentic taquerias in the area. I recommend either El Charrito they have amazing tortillas for burritos. EL kiosko, la plaza bakery for both food and sweet bread and Los Gallos.
For pizza i recommend Mod’s pizza or Mountian Mikes. Casa Sorrento Pizzaria.
Seasfood Crab Bucket is very good. If you want a chain restuarant there is RedLobster.
For Chinese food Chef Lee’s is great if there is a waiting list it’s worth it. The portions are decently sized.
Looking for Italian? Pasta Mia has a chicken alfredo that is superb. Casa Sorrento pizzaria has good pizza and pasta dishes.