42 Best Fast Food Restaurants in El Cajon

“Decided to tackle the legendary 4x4 💪🏿 from the secret menu today, and it did not disappoint! Four juicy beef patties and four layers of perfectly melted American cheese. Despite the sheer size of this beast, the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh—the lettuce was crisp, the tomatoes were ripe, and the signature spread tied it all together perfectly. It’s a messy masterpiece that you definitely have to eat with two hands, but it’s worth every single bite.“

“It has been a decade or more since I've visited Sombrero. I used to live in the area. I stopped nearby and almost went in to visit. I was crunched for time so I chose not to eat here. Just being in front brought back many great memories.“

“The best Cheesesteak I’ve had in years, I’ll definitely be back. The Vanilla Cream soda was pretty awesome as well! I chowed down before I took a photo.
To Antonia who left a 1 star review because it mistakenly had onions, get over it. I’m pretty sure they’ll make you a new one.🙄“

“Been going to sombrero for years. Idk what happened but the burrito got smaller. Disappointed because the Mexican man on the logo has his hands measuring a burrito and emphasizing size. This was my go to for years for the value. I’ll go to mofles in santee now.“

“Good food comes out in good time it's decently priced and good hot sauce . Mite be a small restaurant but Over all good place to get food.“

“Monster Taco's the BEST!“

“Team Magnolia did a great job. The employees knew their customer Chris by name in front of us. I had a polish sandwich. My husband loves your chili dogs. Our fries were way too salty for us but.... Most customers love them that way. The main lobby and bathrooms were very clean. The trash cans in the lobby and outside didn't have trash sticking out of then like you see most fast food places. 👍 I understand since you no longer provide paper towels and have an air machine to dry our hands, there is no need to put a small trash can in there. You still need one. Most customers will use the disposable toilet seat covers to grab the door handle so they don't get public germs on their hands after washing them. They need a trash can for that and/or femine disposal items from guests. I didn't see one of those in there either. Thanks for allowing me to provide feedback. We heart Dee Weinnerschnitzel.“

“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.“

“love raising cane's but today...fries were minimal, chck pcs seriously small and the sprite...is more faucet water than pop....I will still come, cause I love your chckn...hopefully it was just a fluke day and next will.be better“

“I was very hungry today, swung by the drive-thru, and was pleasantly surprised with a first-rate Chicago all-beef hotdog, tasty French fries, and a delightful orange cream shake (with a wide straw)! I sat in the adjacent parking lot and devoured a meal fit for this diva! I will definitely return for some of the interesting entrées listed on the diverse menu! ✔️???“

“The lady’s inside are always very nice and welcoming . The food to me is the best in San Diego , as far as taco shop food goes . I only eat here when I’m craving some good authentic Mexican food . Which is likely once a week . Everything is 🔥🔥Gracias out todo #Eso!“

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

“Walking in I can smell fresh bread, and the music is great classic songs definitely feel the vibe, employees are always kind and helpful. The restraunt is always clean when I go, from the grill to the counters to the tables. The iced tea is fresh and made with care. There always seems to be at least two employees there if not more. The freshly sliced meats and veggies hit the spot. I enjoy the #2 Jersey shore #13 Italian and #7 turkey. The Philly is great too. Thanks for keeping it a sub above. Stay classy and vibin.“

“I had a great time visiting the Habit Burger Grill on Jamacha Road in Rancho San Diego with my aunt, who is truly the greatest aunt in the world. The food was delicious, and the payment process was seamless when she tapped her card to pay.

The restaurant was very well-maintained, and I can personally vouch that the men's room was kept very clean. It was a pleasant atmosphere overall, and I am already looking forward to my next outing with her. Since we love going on what we call adventures, I have already decided that I want to stop here on our next adventure together.“

“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.“

“Tonight (6/24/24) my mother came in to order some sandwiches for me, my husband and her, my husband can’t eat gluten so he always gets their gluten free bread when ordering, well my mom called and told me that when she asked for the GF bread the woman working started to clean off all the counters and equipment for about 15 minutes she said she scrubbed and cleaned it all including the slicer as to reduce the amount of cross contamination from the regular bread, even tho she had a small line she still took the time without being asked to do that, I wish I was there to thank her for that because no else ever at any location we have purchased from has taken the time to make sure his sandwich was ok to the best of their abilities to eat, it was extremely kind of her I don’t know her name but if that was you tonight THANK YOU! You need a raise!“

“Great food and even better atmosphere and service today. This location had the sandwich and got them out in a timely manner!! Will definitely be back. 👍🏽💪🏽“

“Even as short staffed as the crew was, they did amazing getting my order done... all I can say is they are amazing!!!!! Was told the other location was closer but this location was better all around. Sure enough they were right. Thank you to the hard working crew. I appreciate you!“

“I lived in Mission Beach yrs ago & in Old Mission was a Jersery Sub Shop & I have looked & looked all over S.D. for one that would be as good & I finally found Jersery Mikes. The first one I went to was in Merritta the other side of Temecula then when I came back to El Cajon I found the one on Broadway. haven't tried the one in Rancho S.D. yet ,I'm sure going to next time I'm over that way. So far they have been the closest to the one in Mission Beach. OK!“

“I usually only go to Jack-in-the-Box when it’s a last minute and I’m too tired to cook for my kids but every time I have come to this Jack-in-the-Box location my Service was top-tier. Luna actually was helpful. Got my drinks right my order has always been correct when she’s on duty and she’s so nice. Asks if I want extra sauces with my order I’m usually a plain Jane, but the egg rolls have been really good lately and she recommended them and I don’t know why I’m usually not an eggroll person, but I have been getting eggrolls ever since she suggested them“

“Excellent Service Social Distancing Polite First Time There I Loved It !!💞 Great Environment Great Food They Even Offered Us Water For The Wait Excellent Service Blessings 💞🙏“

“Unbelievable -in-app- deals.

1 footlong with a drink and a side for 9$.!!!

Plenty of parking spaces.
Plenty of seats.
Customer restroom.
Cool in the summer.

Both ladies Dessirae and Noor are very attentive, friendly, constantly on the move, cleaning, serving in house customers and remote app orders. Impressive.

Sometimes it's not just the food that brings me back to a place. Quality and kindness is another reason.“

“I had a great experience at this restaurant. The food was delicious, the prices were very fair, and everything came out right on time with no long wait. The customer service was excellent and the staff made us feel very welcome.

If you decide to go, I highly recommend going in the morning and asking for Alex. He is the best very professional, friendly, and takes great care of his customers. He really makes the experience even better. Definitely coming back again!“

“O plenty of good American-Mexican food i delighted and craved eating. Different Mountain Dews too.

The purple carbonated liquidy drink was so delicious. I even and maybe oddly got a refill. I ate French fries with a heated up cheese sauce that was super savory.

My favorite item I ate after ordering, reaching that moment, till I unraveled the burro. It had potatoes, factory meat most likely, and cheese. Stuffed and rolled the flour tortilla was.

I did not like the slider tbh. It tasted nasty and I was thinking maybe it was the lettuce. Yet, most likely the white ranch sauce gave it a grossness.

I am fortunate and lucky, completely grateful to God. That I spent time with Babu'. He really fathered me and had a meal with me on the twenyth of Febuary, just the tenth day starting at the tenth when it is his birthday celebration.

If Taco Bell brings back the doritto crunchy taco. I'm most likely going to order it. I know the chalupa is one of my favorite items. And the little bowl of black beans and Mexican rice was healthy and delightioushy.“

“Tasty fast food courteous staff“

“Picked up some pizzas last night for movie night! Uber eats was delivering, wow 😮 really surprised this local place near me has fantastic pizza and breadsticks! I will come back again!“

“The Best Grilled Chicken !!!“

“Panda is Panda, but a lot of times different places have a small distinct taste. It's usually because of the rush or the atmosphere/customers. This panda in particular is pretty good. The food is great and the service is typical (friendly, accepting, etc...), but when i entered it was pretty close to closing. And seeing the long line had me thinking they were going to take forever especially because they had most of the food in the back already. But kudos yo the staff that were there today on 6/20/26. They had the food coming out so fast, I just saw people going in and out like if it was In-n-out. I'd definitely return to this Panda Express.“

“Poor kid couldn't count actual cash. He gave back too much change- He looked at my $3.45 with confusion before putting it in the register.

These babies can't write in cursive, use cash, read, or tell analog time- we are screwed if thus is our future.“

“Es un buen restaurante donde te atienden bien y amablemente y muy rápido es el restaurante más rápido que he visto“

“My family and I come to this Burger King all the time, and it never disappoints. The Whoppers are our favorite—they're always fresh, made right, and taste great every visit. The fries are hot, the food comes out quickly, and the restaurant is kept clean.

The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which is one of the reasons we keep coming back. It's hard to find a fast-food restaurant that's this consistent, but this Burger King does a great job every time.

If you're in El Cajon and craving a Whopper, this is the place to go!“

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

“I don’t know why I was the only one eating in the dining room, but I must say the dining room was exceptionally clean. My food was hot and cooked to perfection. I don’t know why this Del Taco is slow as I worked in the original Del Taco in Barstow, California and the food here is just as good. Everyone is missing out! I always come to the drive-thru at least once a week but this time I came inside and I ate and used the restroom. I should’ve taken pictures as my food was beautiful also! Just like the pictures! Happy Friday guys“

“This particular Taco Bell is the best one in El Cajon. Always friendly staff, I will say about 99% accurate on orders and it's always fresh and hot. My friends and I frequent this place at least 1-2x a week if we can. If you even make an order customized they do it right! Dine in or drive through or on the app, it's always nice to come to this location.“

“I recently visited Panda Express and had a really great experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served hot. My favorite was the Orange Chicken—it had the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with just the right amount of crispiness. The portion sizes were generous, especially for the price, which made it a great value.“

“I never realized this Pizza Hut location was very close to our house. The pizza is delicious and service is great. I ordered online and the pizza was ready in 15 minutes. Although it wasn't quite ready when we got there, the wait was only about 5 minutes. The employee who helped us was very professional, courteous, friendly and helpful. I wish I remembered his name!“

“They have delicious food. Everytime I have the opportunity to go there, I do!!👍🏿“

“Taco Bell is Taco Bell. This location is brand new and clean. Staff is really nice and helpful. Dislike the kiosk ordering but its everywhere now. This location is across from Browns Field so you can sit and watch the planes take off while eating lunch.“

“These guys are fuckkkin awesome :00 Friendly neighborhood spider man“

“yes was very delicious the chicken it was the best .The only concerns was the employees. My daughter repeated the orders like three times and than returned because was a misteck with the menu.“

“Love my Jumbo Jack with onion rings combo, great prices.“

“Quick and easy, good food, great rewards program and easy parking. Sometimes, feel a bit rushed through and area to eat is small but clean. The tea and Lychee drinks are fantastic.

Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options but if you're picky about oil used, just ask.

Parking: The location in Rancho San Diego can be tricky to park close but there's a huge parking lot nearby if you don't mind crossing the little parking lot road. There are other businesses nearby if multiple options are needed and there's a Soapy Joe's car wash if you need a car wash. Otger locations are available all over the city with a drive through in south bay near Notth Island Credit Union Amphitheater and Sesame place water park.“