The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in El Cajon, May 2024

"The food was good and our waitress Norma was on top of our drinks and whatever we needed. We went during the dinner time which was bussy but she was..."

Jasmine Reynolds

Kfc

70/100 (3815 ratings)

"Matt was amazing!! Great customer service was so pleasant. He really takes pride in his job. I love this..."

Mary Lopez

"They said the order was gonna be 10 minutes late because of high demand. I told them I didn't have time for that, they gave quick and easy solution..."

Alex Chatfield

"Got our usual $5 fill up and then we saw a picture of a little bundt cake chocolate one so each of us ordered one I thought it was a little pricey..."

Cheryl Castillo

Mcdonald's

72/100 (3754 ratings)

"It's payday and pamper time so I always treat myself to Starbucks before heading to the nail salon. but today, I decided to come here instead. I..."

Michelle Mireles

"Was not a fan after going there two different times.. and they were out of my order.. what, even different..."

Sue Shaeffer Jordan

"Excellent Service. Love Grand Deluxe Breakfast and..."

Charly Cornejo

"Excellent customer service. Friendly employees, kid..."

Steve Waterbury

"There is plenty of parking on McDonald's, the staff is super friendly and ready to help you. It's a fas food restaurant that serves breakfast,..."

Fernando Zepeda

"Anytime we want to get out of the house and drive a couple blocks the kids loving coming to this playhouse and grabbing an ice cream cone and some..."

Charles Relph

Mcdonald's

70/100 (3665 ratings)

"This Micky D's is truly on point. This location is consistently busy but always fast and surprisingly accurate considering the volume. I am so..."

Juliana Carey

Kfc

72/100 (3412 ratings)

"Love their chicken sandwiches! Order through drive thru. Sandwiches were hot and so were the french fries! Friendly employees. Gd..."

Michelle Meier

"They got my mom's food after she forgot about it and also refilled her drink after she was gone #Niceservice..."

Terrence L

"KFC is my favorite fast food fried chicken. Chicken was hot and fresh. This location gave me the bathroom code before I decided to eat there and..."

Cookie Monster

"12 minutes for Kentucky Fried Wings EVERY TIME I GO. Otherwise would be 5..."

Shaniece McKnight

Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon

81/100 (3235 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Mcdonald's

71/100 (3159 ratings)

"So originally I was going to rate this McDonald’s a 1 star because how bad they messed up on my order and how rude one of their cashiers were but I..."

Ruben Garcia

"The MickeyD's area supervisor Juliana happened to take my order today. What a star! She gave me the service usually reserved for fine dining! Clean..."

Matt laney

"This used to be one of the worst McDonald's in the entire area. They are now very good probably the best in my area. Don't know what they did but..."

danny S

Texas Roadhouse

80/100 (3127 ratings)

87/100 (2965 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"I have been going here since I was in High-school, I love love love this place! The food does take a bit of time to come out, but it is worth it! So..."

Kristen Trexler

"I can’t get enough of this place!!! The subs are huge!!!! Might say 4” but it’s 6” wide so it more than makes up for it. The 8” is my go to..."

Jason Steele

"We've been going to this Deli for years! You are missing out if you have not tried out this Delicatessen! Highly recommend you call in your order to..."

Donald Watkins

"This place is always great, totally recommend. Sandwiches are awesome. Only thing I've ever had happen was earlier I was standing outside on the side..."

Illicit Mitch

"The best Ive had in years. So glad my son showed me this place. The bread was so fresh and moist. The veggies are just as fresh and crisp. A very..."

Cindy Belew

"Awesome place to eat!!! One of the best sandwiches I have had in a long time. If you have a chance stop in and try the number 22 you won't regret..."

stephen parker

"Best sandwiches around! Definitely a reminder of my East Coast days. Customer service is the best! Make the trip, you won't be..."

Charly Gama

Arby's

75/100 (2745 ratings)

"Haven't been there in awhile and haven't tried sandwich yet but fries good and rb for my dog but just wanted to comment on people saying rude..."

Paula Rivera

"Sooo expensive for bland food. Got a 3 piece chicken strips meal and the were the size of nuggets. Edit: Arby's customer service actually read my..."

k lawrence

"Always enjoy their beef and cheddar. But I recently, little did I know all these years, that they have a HALF POUND beef and cheddar!!! Soo..."

Victoria Johnson

Greek Style Chicken

85/100 (2657 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"We dine and patronize Greek Chicken restaurant two to three times per month. We have also been going there since it was opened and I can honestly say..."

Clayton Garrett Sr.

"Soooo good I love their food so much and it's not too expensive either yesterday I went a Greek salad with chicken and some zucchini sticks fried..."

Victor Lopez

"Fried zucchini is the best hands down anywhere! Love the chicken, falls right off the bone, never disappointed when you come here. Great friendly..."

Maria Cruz

"If we are anywhere within 30 miles of this place, we go to eat there. The owners are very nice people and the food is..."

Raymond Moon

"The best fast food chicken salad ever!! And it comes with garlic bread..."

Rosella Tallman Weeding

"If I have to come from Imperial Beach to get great gyro sandwiches and chicken skewers, you know this place is..."

Rudy M Silan Jr

"This place is crazy good!!! Everything looks and tastes fresh. I really wish they would consider opening another restaurant in the Inland Empire. I..."

Bridget Ayres

"Traveled all the way from Massachusetts to have the best gyro in the country!!! Love love love Greek..."

Maureen Mancha

"I brought friends from out of town. They loved, we had chicken salads, hamburgers, gyros, and fins and chips. All left full and..."

Debbie Bilka

"Gyro where wonderful and salid was good also. Customer service was great happy..."

Dolores Gomez

"Great food and lots of it. My favorite place for gyro and Greek..."

Ralph Pearson

"This has become my favorite place to eat something quick and tasty. Friendly service and super..."

Victoria Johnson

"Had the Gyro plate for lunch. Delicious and large portions. Best salad and titziti sauce I've ever had in any Greek restaurant. Reasonably..."

Evangelyn

"Very busy today for lunch. Garlic bread is da 💣. Gyro salad was delicious as always. Plenty of meat. Crisp cold..."

Todd Kostron

"Greek Chicken is one of my favorite restaurants! The grilled chicken has a delicious lemon flavor. My favorite is the gyro, it's stuffed with..."

Cynthia Hodge

"Great gyros and I LOVE the chicken salad w plus bread! Just WOW! I'm only sorry it took me a few years to try..."

Sydney kuller

"The chicken sandwich is their pinnacle. Add on some potato salad and you have a winner of a lunch. Their salad is a good portion with the same..."

Chad Prey

"I freakin love this place. Their meals are consistently delicious and healthy. I love getting the dinner sized portion, then i have 2 meals for..."

Erica Franza

Luna Grill Rancho San Diego

80/100 (2635 ratings)

"Such great, wholesome food. Love the Lamb Kabob Plate. Only negative was a/c seemed not to be cutting it. Was much too warm..."

Laurie Mann

"Great food as always but the customer service was phenomenal! Especially from the male cashier with pretty blue eyes. Give him a..."

Victoria Zambrano

"Yummy food and great service. The guy behind the counter was very helpful because I am on a low carb diet..."

Nancy Lage Sluder

"Love good Mediterranean cuisine and at Luna Grill it is better than good, it's..."

Scott Edwards

"The chicken kabobs are excellent! Love this..."

Liz Miramontes

"The only healthy, organic food between Lemon Grove and Jamul. We stop often for organic..."

Kelly Marbach

"Great food and very clean. Husband and my favorite place to meet for..."

Lori Ponce

"This place is more than you could ask for! Atmosphere is relaxed and cool. The staff was really friendly and knowledgeable on making good..."

chester randolph

"Very delicious food and has so much flavor , I recommend the kabob plate or the loaded fries was the best and sooo flavor full ✊🔥 love love..."

Pinkprincessdolly

"I Absolutely had a Great Experience at Luna Grill …Food was Fresh and amazing..Carolina ,The Manager really beautiful professional and Helpful made..."

Phillip Thomas

"Luna grill is great I saw some bad reviews and I can say that wasn’t my personal experience quick and friendly service food tasting amazing I’ve..."

Tim S

"Outstanding customer service!!!! Was greeted with a warm hello. Clean, relaxing atmosphere. I ordered the chicken pita gyro it was..."

Patricia Salazar

"This is my favorite lunch spot! The service is always amazing and the food is delicious! Specially the manager Karolina is always a pleasure. She..."

Issac Camacho

Alberts Mexican Food

82/100 (2612 ratings)

"Alberts is quite the great taco shop shop. Friendly ez order good . Choice of beer 🍻 and plenty choices of dishes . Food has flavor even the salsa..."

Lucy Murillo

"Great food with healthy options and overall great experience. I would recommend Alberts to friends and..."

Lerre Berre

"This place is amazing! From the time you walk in the door til you leave. Exceptional customer service and the best Mexican food ever. We had shrimp..."

Dotty Carder Arbogast

"Albert's Mexican Food!!! Great place to go with your family, friends and others. LOL. The best is the friendly atmosphere, good food and service. I..."

Gaston Guzman

"The freshest Mexican food I have had in years. Love the Charger burrito in spite of the name. Yes I recommend everyone go and taste the difference..."

David Rodger

"The food is, by far, the best Mexican food in Rancho San Diego. But I write this to also mention the servitude to their community. Many businesses do..."

Clover Ericson

"A friend kept telling me ...you have to try the big rolled tacos. There’s really nothing out there that compares they are so delicious . Been..."

Mark Powell

"The best! All our family love Albert's, even our out-of-town ones! Their lettuce wraps are delicious and I can watch my calories enjoying every bite...."

Darlene Mosey

"Please please please come up to Ramona!!!! Hands down my number 1 taco..."

Kat Lundien

"Fantastic food and an equally fantastic little sports bar cantina. AANNDD...they will custom make a burrito for you. My favorite is a chile..."

Mark Feallock

"when I am in the east county this is the place to eat...always good..."

Michael Yong

"Great food! Great people! Manuel is such a great..."

Brooks Gregg

"My first time there the food was excellent..."

Mark Anthony Perrault

"Love this place! The Lakeside burrito is pure..."

Roxanne Wendt

"Absolutely LOVE this place. Will come again next time I am in the..."

Angela McClellan

"It's the best mexican food in town. I would recomend to anyone and everyone I..."

Ron Wilson

"We loved this place! It it’s our second time here, our first visit was a month ago but surprisingly the staff remembered us and she even remembered..."

The Max

"Awesome food! Their CA burritos are great and consistent, and their breakfast burritos are fantastic too. A little pricey but absolutely worth it in..."

Thame Shayldonay

"i got the most absolutely bussing vegan burrito. the cashier was very accommodating to my veganness, and helped me come up with substitutions. these..."

Holly Hiatt

"Amazing Mexican food, Albert's is a must stop. Can't believe its been 11 years since they have opened. Great staff, friendly environment. Come check..."

j c

"Albert's is always fresh food that tastes amazing! Staff is friendly and super helpful! Loved going there when we could eat there, and definitely..."

Jackie Sells

"Stopped in for a late breakfast during the week. It's a nice little restaurant if you don't mind a casual dining experience. The food was fresh and..."

Loralee Rios

Hacienda's Mexican Food

79/100 (2558 ratings)

"The restaurant is located in a business district, however once you walk in the door you feel transported to old Mexico. The decor is enjoyable. The..."

Wendell Larkin

"Good customer service, clean dinning area, tasty food. Oh and the bathroom is impecable..."

Rebecca Sho

"First time visit and food was great. Burrito was hit fresh and packed full. Will definitely come..."

Stephen James

"Food was fresh and delicious! I almost missed this place. It's in an industrial building. Parking in the back. I'd park in the front..."

Angela Garcia

"We have fined here outside during COVID and ordered take out a few times. Food has been consistently phenomenal. I had a few out of town folks try it..."

Mark Koopsma

"Good is great, place clean and cool decor, not your regular Albertos but way better, more cool burritos and combos, food is same price as typical..."

Cool Runnings

Black Angus Steak House

80/100 (2499 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Our father's day celebration on June 19, 2022, was filled with loving thoughts, joyful hours, and memorable moments. Raven served our delicious,..."

Jennifer Dacon

"Went on a Sunday afternoon, parking was super easy, placed was clean and the staff was friendly. I think they were a bit short staffed, cause it..."

Nick Smith

"They have a nice, warm, friendly atmosphere. Live entertainment for their 58th Birthday/Anniversary thing. The singer had a great choice of songs..."

Karra Morgan

"EXCELLENT EXCELLENT SERVICE! Julia at the El Cajon location was AMAZING. Full of personality & professionalism! Gave excellent food recommendations..."

Khadijah Gault

Taste Of The Himalayas

87/100 (2352 ratings)

"It was magical! Really delicious, we had a great time. They did not disappoint in the spicy department. I ordered goat curry and chicken tikka masala..."

Lynnie Esteves Dorsey

"Went here last night with friends. We are all new to the cuisine but staff was patient and babystepped us through. We each got something different..."

Deborah Allen

"Love this place!!! Great affordable food great music. So excited to have them in El..."

Yesenia Duarte

"Absolutely flavorful! My new favorite spot for comfort..."

Wendy HK

"Awesome food. Excellent presentation.. most importantly it taste..."

Renan Bautista

"Really good chicken korma and garlic cilantro naan! Its pricey but you get rice, plenty of chicken korma and four slices of garlic cilantro naan...."

ArmsDealer 619

"Even though they have been open about a year, my brother and I just discovered this place. We are so happy it exists as we gave had to travel far for..."

Mark Koopsma

"The flavor Tiki Masala is fantastic. Enjoyed it at level 2 hot spice. Good stuff. The price at almost $17 makes it on the higher end of what I..."

Daniel Gums

"Food and service was fantastic. I have realistic expectations for the time it takes to cook quality food. And it was well worth the wait. Will..."

Far From Perfect

"I visit this great spot often! This is the best place to to have a good dinner. I go there at least once a month. The food is excellent, the staff..."

Krista Wagner

"My wife is SOOOOO tired of this place, because everytime she asks me what I want to doordash, this is my answer. She doesn't even ask anymore. Just..."

Lawrence

New York Giant Pizza

81/100 (2350 ratings)

Subway

70/100 (2277 ratings)

"My mother wanted broccoli cheddar soup & this was the second subway we’ve stopped at because the first one didn’t have nothing ready. The young..."

Reyna Jordan

"The service it's super good vanessa was super nice and helpful I hope every subway had an person like..."

Guillermo Rojas

"The few times I've been here, Ernesto was behind the counter. He is always very friendly and..."

Fabian Ortega

"Not too busy and there were a lot of people there to start making sandwiches so I didn't have to wait for the people infront of me. Well..."

AceOfZay

Wendy's

71/100 (2255 ratings)

"So as I order an payed my 3 frosty they had it ready for me an put in cup order love the service.. They just need up date an new..."

Felicia Scott

"Rikisimas. De lo mejor.las hamburgesas q tienen el mejor sabor me..."

Delis Vp

"I was at Wendys on 1/16/2021 at around 8pm. It wasn't very busy, the restaurant was clean and well stocked and team members were cleaning and..."

G C

"Adrian provided excellent customer service. a good crew shows great leadership. Mgmt. Is on top of things. The dining area was clean the bathrooms..."

Louis Jr

Boston Market

80/100 (2244 ratings)

"Typical Boston Market with great chicken and a nice variety of tasty sides. Today we took advantage of the $3 Chicken Pot Pie deal. The crust was..."

Rod Gullo

"We had the meatloaf which was very good, mashed potatoes. Pretty good. Good. Don't know that I would go out of my way to go to Boston Market but it..."

Cheryl Ribley

"Oh My This Place Rocks & Has The Best Food! I Been Here Twice & The Employees Are Great. I Love The Turkey Dinner I Had The First Time I Ate There...."

Gregg Fajardo

"One of my fast food favorites. Good price, and much much better than a..."

Ricardo GE

Subway

70/100 (2236 ratings)

"Line was long, skeleton crew to boot. This kid just kept at it. Young kid with glasses. I had 3 foot longs and a wrap, and there were probably 4..."

Jason K

"OMG so not what I expected because I had been there several years ago and had the worst experience ever but now they've cleaned up the place got rid..."

Sandra Rios

Philly Steak Subs

82/100 (2235 ratings)

"Amazing food and great customer service by great quality ownership!..."

Lester Mallari

"The they serve are too delicious to..."

James Gott

"Go get your Philly Steak Sub. This place has it. Atmosphere, quick service and friendly customer service. The Philly was on point. The fries,..."

Paul Kelly

"Yoo these Philly Subs were really bomb. I expected them to be small little sandwiches but there sizes were gigantic, I was surprised the parking lot..."

Bradley Kay

"This place offers one of the best tasting philly Cheesesteak subs I’ve had! Excellent quality food and customer service. Order online using google..."

MiSmartListing Service

"This place has been here over 20 years. Simple good Philly steak sandwiches and their steak..."

David Quintero

"The very best Philly cheese steak around. They have a really good pastrami sandwich..."

C P

Sahara Taste Of The Middle East

84/100 (2170 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Taco Bell

80/100 (2164 ratings)

"I've never been here, but the drive through is always packed. This has to be the best Taco Bell in all of San Diego, if not the best in southern..."

Rafael Rodriguez

"It's Taco Bell... so you know exactly what you're getting into already 😆 This location has a quick drive thru, and they build solid tacos..."

Ross Barima

"The lady that was taking the order was very pleasant and very prepared and the guy at the window name Zane gave me extra sauces love the experience..."

olga boyd

"Best Taco Bell burrito I’ve had, extra points for being delicate with the hand off of the..."

Patrick Garduno

Subway

74/100 (2138 ratings)

"Ordered six sandwiches for my family last night for pickup on my drive home and everything was ready when we picked it up shortly after ordering and..."

sydney Regis

"I hadn't been to subway in a while so I stopped by for my usual tuna sandwich. I got the footlong on white, they didn't have the jalapeño cheese..."

Rudy Ramirez

"Sandwiches 🥪 are okay but not quite as good as Mike's sandwiches. I do like the egg on flat bread with 🍅 tomatoes, spinach and oil & vinegar,..."

Jess D

"I love Subway. I generally get a turkey sandwich or a cold cut combo with all of the fixings. It's almost like an antipasto salad on bread. The girl..."

Michael Susoeff

"Subway can just be naturally slow when ordering, I don't mind waiting especially if it's a new guy/gal working the line. Until I get food poisoning,..."

Redsurge (Redsurge)

Subway

70/100 (2112 ratings)

"Adrian, the manager, was the most polite and professional associate I have seen in a long time! He's young but he's a really hard worker. He's kind..."

G C

"I put 4 because woman in this joint worked faster than any Subway emplyee I've seen in my life. Too cold inside as for May and too many commercials..."

Samurai J

"Subway is normally very good, they did not have tuna fish and that is all I eat, my wife has a veggie and I did not order because of they're not..."

George Gross

"Best experience at any subway I have ever been to. I came last night 3/2/22 around 9pm. This young man worked with such a spirit of excellence,..."

Butter flies

"The staff here is so friendly!! I stopped by to get lunch after a hectic morning on a super busy day. I was one of a whole stream of a whole bunch of..."

Callie Fleckner

Subway

71/100 (2103 ratings)

"I always have a great experience when i walk in this store. Great SERVICE. I was served by 905. I wish i would have remembered her name but she's..."

Martin Montes

"Absoutley the best Subway in East County San Diego by far. Very clean and the lady serving me was very attentive to what I wanted. Top notch service..."

skip banks

"Really great service from the lady and she was..."

seamus hellforge

"What are very new steak sandwiches and it was pretty good, but a little..."

Chuck Smith

"This is the best sub way by far. Food is fresh. Bread is soft. Very friendly workers. Love the msnager. I am a regular and have been for over a..."

Erin Neder

Subway

72/100 (2101 ratings)

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"Best subway ever! Always happy, always sweet & friendly staff! Clarissa is awesome! Always up to date & in stock of everything! They make your day &..."

Kaiah

"Except for the prices, everything always great at this place. This Subway has gender-neutral bathroom code..."

Craig Holbrook

"Rockstar manager made me 5 foot longs in about 5 minutes after another store screwed up our order and we needed food fast. This is the place to go. ..."

Vaporwave Rick 2025

Subway

70/100 (2069 ratings)

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American

"Just like every other subway...Staff is friendly and the place is clean...They do tend to run out of breads and can get crowded but their pretty..."

Nick C

"They have a restroom for customers. The food and service were great also!!!..."

Ron Shumate

"So good and good service but..."

Malisa Hill

"Good service, fresh food, clean..."

vadim vegas

Junction Bar And Grill

82/100 (2047 ratings)

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