23 Best Burger Restaurants in El Cajon

“I'm not a hamburger person but once in a while I'll get a craving. Drive thru line was no longer than it's usual long, roughly 20 min wait. The girl who took our order was excellent. Shame on me because I should have checked before we left, but we got home I set up my kids to eat their food and I almost cried because MY BURGER WAS MISSING!! Sad day.“

“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👍“

“It’s been a while since I last visited Beef and Bun, but it never disappoints. Their burgers are always fresh and delicious, almost like they were made right at home. The patties are juicy, the toppings are just right, and the buns are perfectly toasted. If you’re looking for that classic burger taste, this is the spot.

Now, the shakes—they’re over the top. Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, they’re the perfect treat to go with your meal. Whether you’re a fan of the classics like chocolate or vanilla or want to try something more adventurous, you won’t be disappointed.

The restaurant itself is on the smaller side. It’s clean and cozy, with just enough seating to accommodate a small group of 4 to 6. If you’re planning to dine in, keep in mind that space is limited. However, they do have a drive-thru if you’re in a hurry or prefer to enjoy your meal at home. Ordering ahead is a smart move, especially during busy times, to avoid the wait.

Overall, Beef and Bun is a solid choice when you’re craving a great burger and shake. It’s a small spot“

“Mr. Shawarma is an absolute gem! The food here is incredibly fresh, and you can taste the quality in every bite. The portions are generous, ensuring you leave more than satisfied. The staff is friendly, and the service is great too. Highly recommend!“

“Best corned beef hash ever!!“

“Vegetarian options: Their Grilled Beyond Burger with grilled onions was fantastic! This is our new "go to" fast food place that's Vegan and Vegetarian friendly. Also highly recommend their battered green beans.

Parking: Good drive through. Lots of drink choices are available.“

“great local sports bar atmosphere with variety of food and plenty of options for tv watching and drink options“

“I don’t even drink beer and this is my happy place“

“We had the greatest server, Taylor in your Rancho San Diego restaurant, Jamacha Road,. She was so personable, efficient, friendly and extremely attentive. The food arrived hot and it was delicious. It was a party of 3, and we all agreed the meals were the best we’ve had out in a long time. We thoroughly enjoyed it and Taylor made our experience delightful!!! We’ll definitely return to this establishment.

Parking: Disabled parking is conveniently positioned.“

“Love it there, the lady and son and workers are really nice 👍“

“Monster Taco's the BEST!“

“I gotta give this place a five star rating cause the service was great and the food was delicious. Comparing it to Epic Wings, I can honestly say this place might even beat it, especially cause the strips were more crispier.One thing is for sure, I will be returning and choosing it over Epic Wings. Oh, and this place has way more options with food and sauces.“

“Alex is absolutely legendary. This guy provides upstanding customer service, made my family feel right at home and delivered incredible 5 star hospitality. His food recommendations were spot on and even turned us on to the dessert brownie. We will be back here based on his service alone. 10/10“

“It's all day today I've been telling my friends that Five Guys has the best burgers in town and now I'm getting a load of requests to try out other places.“

“Food was good. I was able to get a nice, very full, 3 egg white omelet with spinach mushroom tomatoes and a pretty topping of Avocado slices.
(The old cholesterol needs to come down, so it was my best bet)
Decent size fruit cup.
Didn't have that "cooked on a grill with layers of grease from a hundred other breakfasts" taste.

Also added the Fluffy French Toast, which seems to be my "latest craving - could eat it anytime food." (I cheated. Just half the slice)

And the bread is "fluffy!" At least the size of 2 big slices of regular bread. Different & good.

I loved my waitress, Lizzie. She had the sweetest smile and was very attentive to our table and extras we would need.

The menu looks newer and it's a nice upgrade they did. Also, a nice change from eating at another
Diner favorite a lot.

This IHOP on North Second Street/Oakdale, El Cajon, is my favorite one & I would recommend it.
It can be noisy when the kids are eating, but, hey, so is Disneyland!“

“My local Jack in the box. Never had a bad experience here. My latest addiction is fill out the receipt survey then next trip two for one jumbo Jack's. And repeat. Used to get donation $1 cirly fry but I think it's over now boo. Late night munchy meal boxes and crazy and so good but soo bad for you lol.“

“Excellent service real good food“

“I love this McDonald's. The people are so friendly. Way better than 2nd st!“

“The food was hot and good. We shared the full rack of ribs (a bit tough but great flavor), mashed potatoes, broccoli and the Spinach dip with chips. The price was very fair as we split a full rack of ribs.
PARKING IS AWFUL. Had to circle 3 times to find a spot.“

“Buenas hamburguesas mmmmm“

“I recently had the pleasure of interacting with Sondra, and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed! From the moment she took my order.

Sondra was friendly and professional this time of night. I appreciated how she went above and beyond to ensure my order was exactly how I requested.

It’s rare to find such dedication in customer service these days, showing that she truly careered about customers’ satisfaction.

Overall, I couldn’t be happier with my experience and would highly recommend Sondra needs to be valued with jack-in-the-Box. Thank you Sondra for providing such outstanding service!“

“Love the new employees they hired, very personable and overall sweet people.

Don't know if this is standard for their tacos, or if these have been sitting in a puddle of oil for too long. $1 for 2 tacos when ordering through the app is a price that can't be beat, so I'm not upset.

Coke freestyle machines keep me coming back. They never seem to skimp on syrup, so it's always flavorful. Try the lime coke if you haven't already.“

“Cashier was helpful. The new remodel is cool. Though my kid didn't like the removal of the little game screens they used to have. But less germs to spread that way I guess. It is actually a unfriendly environment for kids now, nothing like what it was when I was growing up. I couldn't find the free wifi connection so they may have taken that way also. There was also knats bothering us while we ate, they kept flying in our faces and trying to get our food. So we had to eat fast and get out of there. Which seems like that was what McDonald's wants customers to do now anyways, it isn't a spot to chill anymore.

Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly anymore. And kids meals are $6+

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible“