Food options & Dietary Restrictions

Halal

San Diego State University offers a growing number of diverse meal options, including halal, kosher, vegan and gluten free options. There are eight frozen and fresh halal-certified food options available at all Aztec Markets across campus this fall. All items will made in-house on SDSU’s campus and labeled with a sticker identifying them as halal, geared to Muslim dietary guidelines.

Additionally, Halal Shack, a fast-casual national restaurant chain with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menu items, will accompany the wide array of restaurants within East Commons and become the first Halal Shack on the West Coast. Halal Shack, according to the company, strives to unite people and culture through food, and was created in response to a need on college campuses across the country. Visit eatatsdsu.com for more information.

Kosher

There are also kosher food options available on campus this fall. Those interested can find a wide variety of both fresh and frozen options in all markets across campus. These items will be labeled with a sticker or the standard manufacturing label identifying them as kosher. Students can also access Kosher food through Chabad, SDSU.

Dietary Accommodations:

Halal: Islamic dietary laws which apply throughout the year. Individuals who follow a Halal diet do not consume pork or alcohol. 

Kosher: Jewish dietary guidelines which apply daily throughout the year. Individuals who follow a Kosher diet do not eat pork, shellfish (fish is allowed) and do not mix meat with dairy in the same meal.

Occasional dietary restrictions for other religions are listed with the specific event to which they apply.