Restaurants in El Cajon
The Best Restaurants
The Barbecue Pit
2388 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020Was driving and stopped at this bbq spot. It is like old school western business. Prices are amazing 2 beef sandwiches, 2 drinks and fries was a little over...
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Janet's Cafe
1696 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021Food was great. Didn't taste fake. The decaf coffee was sooooo good best I've had. Portions are great for the price. A little small/tight fit but...
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- Superb491 Reviews4.8
Crafted Greens
745 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019This place is a little hidden gem always fresh always delicious with incredibly friendly service... They really have a good thing going on and glad it's...
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- Superb392 Reviews4.8
Hooleys Public House
2955 Jamacha Road Suite 21A, El Cajon, CA 92019I've been going with my family for awhile to have family game night and this location is amazing and accommodating. The staff is great and Patrick is the...
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- Superb489 Reviews4.7
Antique Row Cafe
1185 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021This was my second time here in one week because the first time was excellent! Great tasting food, good-sized portions, and awesome service! It only took two...
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- Superb330 Reviews4.7
El Cajon Pass Deli
1195 Cuyamaca St, El Cajon, CA 92020Great place for lunch, super friendly staff and delicious food. There are a few things not on the online menu, so you can just go in and see. I've never...
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- Superb162 Reviews4.9
Taco Express
773 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021Delicious burritos ? The owner is a great guy too, make sure to tip him extra, he's going through a tough time right now. We'll be back for more...
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Buckboard's BBQ & Brew
975 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021Absolutely amazing! Buckboard goes above an beyond and their arrangements are stunning. I would recommend Buckboard for all events big and small. Also their...
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- Superb313 Reviews4.6
Mamma Rosa Italian Restaurant
1773 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021Have been out for special occasions a few times. Every time the service has been top notch. I'm a picky eater so I might be biased when I only order the...
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- Superb266 Reviews4.6
Izzy's Cafe
1252 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021Went in my son's suggestion. We both ordered breakfast items. Delicious. Friendly service, hearty portions! My son got pancakes, they were ? I got a...
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- Superb263 Reviews4.6
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs
15505 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021I walked into the Grand Ole BBQ in Flinn Springs and felt like I was in Texas. The vibe that they have going on is very hospitable with a very friendly hostess...
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- Superb361 Reviews4.5
Franco's Giant Pizza
574 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019You can't beat the amount of food that you get for the price... you've got to try the Philly Cheese Steak Pizza! Oh, and the Spaghetti n Meat Ball...
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- Superb235 Reviews4.6
Beef 'n Bun
2477 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020Great burgers, at a reasonable price. Buns are loaded with the freshest lettuce, unions, tomatoes, picked, etc. Cheese is American, cheddar would be awesome,...
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- Superb635 Reviews4.4
Antonelli's Deli
1354 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020First time customer. The sandwich is HUUUUUGE! I got the 8" thinking I could finish it. Turned into 3 meals. Meat/veggie ratio is perfect. Oil/vinegar top...
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Dolci Cafe Italiano
2650 Jamacha Road #121, El Cajon, CA 92019Nice variation from the innumerable Middle Eastern and Mexican restaurants that populate the surrounding area. Service wasn't stellar and the man waiting...
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STUBBORN POKE•N•CHIPS - Takeout & Delivery
709 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon, CA 92020The best poke in a mall food court! Actually the best non-Hawaiian pokey style based on their sauces and many options. It’s like you get double chances in...
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- Superb214 Reviews4.6
Chuy's Taquería y Burritos
115 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020This is a very good taco shop. It's small, only sporting a few seats along a wall and a window. As a result, they do a lot of takeout.I've had a...
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- Superb193 Reviews4.6
Pancho's Mexican Restaurant
2257 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020Great shrimp fajitas! The staff are always wonderful. We've been going there for years. Lourdes and everyone is always glad to see us. Good margaritas,...
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- Superb183 Reviews4.6
Happy Time Mediterranean Restaurant
2441 Jamacha Road #106, El Cajon, CA 92019Very good food. We had the combination plate w 2 beef &1 chicken kabob. Includes salad and rice. Additional Tabouli and Kunafa. Attentive service, and feel...
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- Superb250 Reviews4.5
Junction Bar & Grill
777 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019I love this place. They gave great martinis and lots of opportunities to watch sports. They have a great happy hour and their pizza’s are made fresh and in...
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- Superb373 Reviews4.4
Sahara Taste of the Middle East
2990 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019The lamb over rice was bomb. So much depth in flavor. The entree was $20 but portion was generous.. which can easily share by two persons. The tabouli salad...
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Urbane Cafe
120 Fletcher Pkwy #115, El Cajon, CA 92020Keto Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese, Tri Tip with extra egg...Urbane Cafe has a nice menu of options from sandwiches to soups and salads... I was looking for a...
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Bonny's Cafe
596 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021We've been coming to Bonny's for a long time. They are wonderful. The food is so good. It's a 50s style diner. Lots of fun memorabilia and fun...
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Marechiaro's 2nd Street
854 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021Picky Italian food guy and I thought it was great. Linguine with clam sauce was very good. Not overpowered with garlic. Italian Sausage was good and the red...
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- Superb217 Reviews4.5
Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant
221 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020This is my first experience using this restaurant and I have been missing the great Italian food I used to enjoy with my Italian friends in San Francisco so...
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- Superb329 Reviews4.4
Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant
14120 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021The huge assets to this location is stays open a lot later than other restaurants and the staff is very friendly I did notice a little bit of a gnat problem...
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Al Sultan Baklava and bakery
131 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92021Ever since, Sultan coffee has been opened I became obsessed with their coffee, and desert. Now, I can’t stop going the there, I fell in love with their...
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Maya's Deli
450 Fletcher Pkwy #114, El Cajon, CA 92020This place is an absolute gem. The sandwiches are above and beyond, and their salads are so fresh and tasty. I've never had a bad thing from here,...
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- Superb115 Reviews4.7
American Restaurants
American in El CajonCrafted Greens
745 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019This place is a little hidden gem always fresh always delicious with incredibly friendly service... They really have a good thing going on and glad it's...
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- Superb392 Reviews4.8
Bonny's Cafe
596 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021We've been coming to Bonny's for a long time. They are wonderful. The food is so good. It's a 50s style diner. Lots of fun memorabilia and fun...
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Black Bear Diner El Cajon
1025 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020Great restaurant, staff was really nice and friendly. Food is definitely delicious. Portions are great. Prices are affordable. I do really enjoy it and I will...
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- Good402 Reviews4.1
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in El CajonFranco's Giant Pizza
574 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019You can't beat the amount of food that you get for the price... you've got to try the Philly Cheese Steak Pizza! Oh, and the Spaghetti n Meat Ball...
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- Superb235 Reviews4.6
Rancho Giant Pizza
2441 Jamacha Road # 104, El Cajon, CA 92019I ordered my 16" pizza and within 10 minutes they had it ready. The only reason why I did not give 5 star rating was because the process went up from what...
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- Superb161 Reviews4.4
Monavala Pizza
500 Broadway B, El Cajon, CA 92021Got gluten free cheese with mushrooms- amazing pizza. Cheap for gluten free too, amazing flavor, good mouth feel. Makes me stomach very happy. The cheese is...
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- Superb228 Reviews4.3
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in El CajonTaco Express
773 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021Delicious burritos ? The owner is a great guy too, make sure to tip him extra, he's going through a tough time right now. We'll be back for more...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.8
Chuy's Taquería y Burritos
115 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020This is a very good taco shop. It's small, only sporting a few seats along a wall and a window. As a result, they do a lot of takeout.I've had a...
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- Superb193 Reviews4.6
Pancho's Mexican Restaurant
2257 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020Great shrimp fajitas! The staff are always wonderful. We've been going there for years. Lourdes and everyone is always glad to see us. Good margaritas,...
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- Superb183 Reviews4.6
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in El Cajon
China Panda Garden
1788 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021This is great food at a very reasonable price the servers and the owners are very friendly the atmosphere is just okay that's about the only area it could...
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- Superb225 Reviews4.4
China 1968
500 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021Large portions to share with a group or take leftovers home for delicious meal the next day. Food came to the table piping hot with lots of flavor. Four...
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- Good218 Reviews4.1
La China Restaurant
2852 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020I’m the president of the USC Triathlon team. For a race in the local area, we brought 16 people here on a Saturday night, and the staff treated us all so...
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- Good204 Reviews4.1
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in El Cajon
Daniel's Taco Shop
1104 E Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92019This place is amazing. We stop in now at least once a week. Today I wanted to try their Menudo soup. They make it everyday too. I didn't realize the...
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- Superb90 Reviews4.3
Wienerschnitzel
1281 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021Okay service, no greetings or personal service. Seems like a get your food and go atmosphere. Love their hotdogs since I was a kid.Parking: Plenty of free...
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- Good144 Reviews3.9
Jack In The Box
2461 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019This place is the best jack in box in the area. The night staff is very friendly and patient n help fullThe food is all ways great n freshSpecial compared to...
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- Good159 Reviews3.7
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in El CajonSTUBBORN POKE•N•CHIPS - Takeout & Delivery
709 Parkway Plaza, El Cajon, CA 92020The best poke in a mall food court! Actually the best non-Hawaiian pokey style based on their sauces and many options. It’s like you get double chances in...
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- Superb214 Reviews4.6
California Fish Grill
120 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020I was recommended to try this place by my daughter who has tried this place using Uber Eats. She told me she was very satisfied and happy with their food as it...
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- Superb305 Reviews4.3
Mariscos & Birria El Prieto
1311 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021Not much of a taco eater, but my bro has been raving about fish tacos at this place whenever he goes down to SD. So made it a day of taco tours to try all the...
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- Superb46 Reviews4.3
Sushi Bars
Sushi Bars in El Cajon
Hana Sushi
749 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019My dad and I have been meeting here for dinner for years now. It's great food, great prices, and a huge variety to choose from. I absolutely love (and...
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Ahi Sushi & Grill
2872 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020Our regular place only does delivery only so we drove down here and the place was great! Fast service and really good food for the prices. We are definitely...
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- Good167 Reviews3.8
Thai Restaurants
Thai in El Cajon
Busy B Thai Cafe
330 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020We loved loved this place. Very delicious food and traditional Thai and amazing curry. The host was so wonderful to speak to and so very gracious. If in the...
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Finest Thai
354 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021My favorite Thai place in the area. Their curry dishes are excellent, the beef salad is a classic, and they also make exceptional Pham Thai that my kids will...
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- Good250 Reviews3.8
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in El CajonAntique Row Cafe
1185 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021This was my second time here in one week because the first time was excellent! Great tasting food, good-sized portions, and awesome service! It only took two...
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- Superb330 Reviews4.7
Beef 'n Bun
2477 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020Great burgers, at a reasonable price. Buns are loaded with the freshest lettuce, unions, tomatoes, picked, etc. Cheese is American, cheddar would be awesome,...
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- Superb635 Reviews4.4
Burning Beard Brewing Co.
785 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020Stopped for lunch while camping in the area. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Great beer selection and the food was really good. Plenty of space on...
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- Superb158 Reviews4.5
Italian Restaurants
Italian in El CajonMamma Rosa Italian Restaurant
1773 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021Have been out for special occasions a few times. Every time the service has been top notch. I'm a picky eater so I might be biased when I only order the...
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- Superb266 Reviews4.6
Dolci Cafe Italiano
2650 Jamacha Road #121, El Cajon, CA 92019Nice variation from the innumerable Middle Eastern and Mexican restaurants that populate the surrounding area. Service wasn't stellar and the man waiting...
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Marechiaro's 2nd Street
854 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021Picky Italian food guy and I thought it was great. Linguine with clam sauce was very good. Not overpowered with garlic. Italian Sausage was good and the red...
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- Superb217 Reviews4.5
Steakhouses
Steakhouses in El Cajon
Texas Roadhouse
103 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020Download the app, check out the wait time and put yourself on the waitlist. You won't regret it and you won't be standing outside for an hour+. The...
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Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse
5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019A lovely place for a special dinner. Steak and lobster special on Wednesday did not disappoint. And the specialty cocktails were lovely. Fabulous food and...
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Black Angus Steakhouse
1000 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021It was truly a wonderful evening bringing back memories of dining out at a Stuart Anderson restaurant in Lakewood, CO for many years prior to moving to...
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- Good859 Reviews3.9
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in El CajonUrbane Cafe
120 Fletcher Pkwy #115, El Cajon, CA 92020Keto Cobb Salad with Blue Cheese, Tri Tip with extra egg...Urbane Cafe has a nice menu of options from sandwiches to soups and salads... I was looking for a...
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Main Street Donuts & Deli
172 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020I've never had a bad donut. They offer sangwiches (yes, that's how I write/say it) and I'm sure they're are just as fresh and delicious as...
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- Good163 Reviews4.1
Jersey Mike's Subs
1299 E Main St Suite 104, El Cajon, CA 92021It was my first time placing an order at this location. I placed a mobile order for three different sandwiches. They were ready by the time as promised. My...
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Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in El Cajon
Wing Factory
2654 Jamacha Road Suite 111, El Cajon, CA 92019We have been going to this place for quiet awhile and so far it never disappoints. The wings and tenders are always well cooked and fresh. They have multiple...
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Dave's Hot Chicken
110 Fletcher Pkwy Suite 101, El Cajon, CA 92020The chicken sandwich was very good! The bun to chicken ratio is funny tho, big piece of chicken in a small bun. It was my first time and we had to wait 40min...
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Epic Wings
522 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021Ordered two 5 piece meals and the flavors were on point. The service was quick and friendly. The portion sizes were appropriate and I was overall satisfied...
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- Good171 Reviews3.9
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in El CajonJunction Bar & Grill
777 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019I love this place. They gave great martinis and lots of opportunities to watch sports. They have a great happy hour and their pizza’s are made fresh and in...
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- Superb373 Reviews4.4
The Landing
1185 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021I go to the Landing periodically. I never went there & had a Guy bartender.Not sure if he was slow for a personal reason or if it was his first day. This...
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Downtown Cafe
182 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020I took my friend to the Downtown Cafe for the first time in 5months because we had been traveling. We went during Happy Hour on Sunday. Maritza our server was...
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Diners
Diners in El Cajon
Renegade Country Western
14335 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021Fun Bar! was packed when I got there and barely enough room to join the dance floor for a line dance but it's a smaller venue so that's probably...
- Superb141 Reviews4.5
Sideways Bar
1078 Estes St, El Cajon, CA 92020Great place to have a drink. Shoot pool with the best in town. Leave the BS and have a great night good people good prices waitresses are friendly and...
- Superb71 Reviews4.5
Main Tap Tavern
518 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020So much fun. I didn't get bartender's name. But she makes the best margaritas. Also you can bring your dog, as long as it's nice. Everybody gets...
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- Good151 Reviews4.2
Tacos
Tacos in El Cajon
Tacos El Gallo
569 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021Customer service was amazing . A week ago I came in, needing a party tray for some last minute hosting . They said no problem they created something for me and...
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Silva's Taco Shop
998 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021While I waited across the street for tire service, i decided to have lunch. Ordered the pollo asado fries and they were good. I went to ask for more green...
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Taco Azul, INC
14110 Olde Hwy 80 Suite C, El Cajon, CA 92021This is a weekly spot for us. Their blue corn tortillas are so yummy, the fish taco is a must, also they use blue corn tortillas for their tamales! I can’t...
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Mediterranean
Mediterranean in El CajonHappy Time Mediterranean Restaurant
2441 Jamacha Road #106, El Cajon, CA 92019Very good food. We had the combination plate w 2 beef &1 chicken kabob. Includes salad and rice. Additional Tabouli and Kunafa. Attentive service, and feel...
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Eat a Pita
1255 Avocado Ave Suite 105-107, El Cajon, CA 92020Love this place, the owners are super nice and they have great food! Very authentic and delicious! Pitas and schawarma are awesome, the salad is perfect. ...
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Mal Al Sham
388 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020Randomly picked the place for something to go while in the area. Easy to spot from the street, right at a corner, has a few parking next to the building. Has...
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