18 Best American Restaurants in El Cajon

“I’d come back again. Great customer service..“

“Awesome food. It never disappoints. You’ll be glad you came.“

“Loved everything we got tonight, the chicken sandwich, pulled pork, amazing! So were the fried Mac and cheese balls!!!!“

“Stopped in for a late lunch and witnessed the GM, Philip, handle an erratic and aggressive customer with calm and utmost professionalism. He apologized to us for the incident, although clearly he was not responsible for that person's rude behavior. We had delicious sandwiches and enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere. We WILL be back!“

“Grand Slam of a place ! Been coming since childhood and never disappointed.“

“Tayler was absolutely kind and attentive. She made some great recommendations as well. We had the new o-m quesadilla burger plus some appetizers( wings, pickle fries, and riblets) All which were hella good, but we def over ordered haha. Anyways the place was super clean and charming. Food and service was excellent! Thanks again Tayler!“

“Located inside Sycuan Casino, this is such a great spot to sit down, relax, and enjoy a meal. One of the best parts about this place is the beautiful view overlooking the Sycuan pool and surrounding mountains—it really adds to the whole experience.

The menu has something for everyone, including all-day breakfast (which I love) along with a variety of other delicious options. It’s become a go-to spot for my family and me whenever we’re celebrating a birthday or any special occasion.

If you come for dinner, don’t skip the bread—they serve it warm and it’s so good. Some of my favorite dishes here are the calamari, salmon, pasta, and honestly, you can’t go wrong with their breakfast either.

Definitely a place worth checking out if you’re at Sycuan and looking for a great meal with a view.“

“It was a busy morning and the receptionist alarmed us that service would be slow, I wonder if they could solve that by hiring more personnel. The waitstaff was very professional and nice. The food was good, it was all a very nice athmosphere.“

“Had a great brunch today with my daughter!“

“This was a lovely restaurant I came to for my friend's birthday. Every guest seemed to like their dish. I ordered a club sandwich (no bacon, no tomatoes) with a side of fries but I was a bit disappointed when they brought it with bacon and tomatoes. They sent it back and corrected the order, and it ended up being pretty good and very filling. The restaurant has an outdoor terrace that has a beautiful view on the pool area.“

“Me encanto el lugar que es muy familiar♥️“

“Delicious breakfasts 😋 and good service“

“Great tasting food wonderful service“

“This place gets pretty busy on weekends! The parking lot may be full but you can still park along the street. It’s pretty large so there’s usually seats. I love the borracho fries, so good! Also the pulled pork and the cheeseburger are tasty too. The service is good as well. My one complaint is they run out of their popular items by 2pm, tri tip and hot links get sold out really fast. I know they can only bbq so much but maybe add some more of the popular meats?“

“We always love coming to Applebee’s when we want a late-night happy hour snack. Our server Maria was amazing, very attentive, kind, and made sure we had everything we needed. The food came out warm and everything was really good. We had a great experience and will definitely be coming back again.“

“Found Funky Burgers and Fries today. I just wanted a Strawberry Shake. It was awesome! Made with quality ingredients and care. The service was excellent. I’ll be back to try their Burgers & Fries👍“

“Great place with great food and great service, will definitely come back!“

“El cajon trash working at this restaraunt!!!“