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Al Awael Restaurant مطعم الاوائل
Al Awael Restaurant مطعم الاوائل is a restaurant on Avocado Avenue.
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Hacienda Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Hacienda Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is a restaurant on North Johnson Avenue.
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Marieta's El Cajon Mexican Restaurant
Marieta's El Cajon Mexican Restaurant is a restaurant on East Main Street.
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Downtown Cafe Bar & Grill
Downtown Cafe Bar & Grill is a bar and grill restaurant located in El Cajon, California. It offers a variety of food items, including appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, and tacos. The restaurant also has a…
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Hana Sushi
Hana Sushi is a restaurant on Jamacha Road.
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Pernicanos Family Italian Restaurant
Pernicanos Family Italian Restaurant is a restaurant on East Main Street.
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Main Tap Tavern
Main Tap Tavern is a restaurant on East Main Street.
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The Palms Restaurant and Banquet Hall
The Palms Restaurant and Banquet Hall is a restaurant on East Main Street.
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Daymar Artisan Coffee Roasters
Daymar Artisan Coffee Roasters is a restaurant on Cypress Lane.
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Mariscos la chalupa #3
Mariscos la chalupa #3 is a restaurant on North Johnson Avenue.
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Por Favor El Cajon
Por Favor El Cajon serves Mexican food and drinks in an indoor dining room and on two outdoor patios. The restaurant’s cantina gives diners a separate spot to sit with a drink. The business describes its menu as…
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Family Golden Palace
Family Golden Palace is a restaurant on Jamacha Road.
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SNACK & GO MART
SNACK & GO MART is an independent shop on Parkway Plaza M2.
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Party Time Market - El Cajon, CA
Party Time Market - El Cajon, CA is an independent shop on East Chase Avenue.
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Kaelin's Market
Kaelin's Market is an independent shop on East Main Street.
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Tortillería Salsa
Tortillería Salsa is an independent shop on West Chase Avenue.
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Washington Market Western Unn
Washington Market Western Unn is an independent shop on West Washington Avenue.
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Harvest International Market
Harvest International Market’s El Cajon store at 733 E. Main Street has a kitchen focused on Middle Eastern cuisine. It also has a bakery specializing in traditional pastries and breads, a halal meat butcher shop and a…
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El Cajon Nutrition Center
El Cajon Nutrition Center is an independent shop on Van Houten Avenue.
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Veterans Thrift Store
Veterans Thrift Store is an independent shop on East Main Street.
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Quality Thrift
Quality Thrift is an independent shop on East Main Street.
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McAlister Institute- Thrift Store
McAlister Institute- Thrift Store is an independent shop on East Main Street.
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Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center
Father Joe's Villages Thrift Store & Donation Center is an independent shop on Fletcher Parkway.
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Seasons fashions
Seasons Fashions is a local shop in El Cajon, California, that offers a wide range of high-quality products, including men's suits, kids' suits, shoes, and bespoke alteration services. The shop is committed to…
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Outreach Clothing
Outreach Clothing is an independent shop on Fletcher Parkway.
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619 Underground Clothing
619 Underground Clothing is an independent shop on Parkway Plaza.
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Felicity Fashion
Felicity Fashion is an independent shop on Broadway.
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Faiza Fashion
Faiza Fashion is an independent shop on East Washington Avenue.
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The Princess
The Princess is an independent shop on Parkway Plaza.
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Jubie Drip
Jubie Drip is an independent shop on Fletcher Parkway.
History museum
Knox House Museum
The Knox House Museum serves as a history museum in El Cajon, California, situated at 280 N. Magnolia Avenue, and is part of the El Cajon Historical Society. This museum plays a significant role in preserving the…
Dog trainer
Devotion to Dogs
Devotion to Dogs is a professional dog training service located in El Cajon, California. The trainers at Devotion to Dogs help to break through language barriers between dogs and their owners, providing quick and easy…
Auto body shop
Collision Tech
Collision Tech, Inc. is an auto body shop located in El Cajon, California, serving the entire San Diego County area. They offer a range of services, including full auto collision and suspension repair, full auto and…
Automotive repair
The Auto Center of El Cajon
The business is located at 235 North Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, and can be contacted at (619) 579-0974. Free parking is available on-site and along North Marshall Ave. The Auto Center of El Cajon offers a range…
Automotive repair
Sam's Quality Auto Care
Sam's Quality Auto Care is an automotive repair and body shop located in El Cajon, CA, providing quality, professional maintenance and repair services to the local community. The shop offers a range of services,…
Auto customization
SoCal Suspension
SoCal Suspension is a suspension shop located in El Cajon, California, with over 30 years of experience in customizing cars, wheels, and tires. The shop provides specialized attention and care, focusing solely on…
Auto restoration service
California Westys
California Westys is an auto restoration service located in El Cajon, California. They specialize in VW Vanagon restorations, Subaru engine conversions, and Westfalia maintenance and repair. The company offers custom…
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Big 4 Performance
Big 4 Performance is located in El Cajon, California, and serves southern California and surrounding areas. The business provides services for various vehicles, including Dirt Bikes and JetSki's. They work with major…
Automotive repair
MIT Drivetrain Specialists
MIT Drivetrain Specialists in El Cajon, California, provides off-road vehicle repair services, including 4×4 vehicle customization, differential repairs, drivetrain repairs, suspension installation, transmission…
Truck repair
Abacor
ABACOR, Inc. is a business located in El Cajon, California, that specializes in truck bodies, parts, and equipment. The company has various departments, including sales, service, and parts, to cater to the needs of…
Auto customization
WeldTec Designs
WeldTec Designs is located in El Cajon, California, and offers services related to auto customization, specifically performance van and RV suspension. The business provides various products, including lift kits and…
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Collision Masters Auto Center
Collision Masters Auto Center is an auto body shop located in El Cajon, California. The business provides various services, including collision repair, auto body repair, and paint services. They also offer additional…
It service and computer repair
Jemnet Technologies
Jemnet Technologies is a business located in El Cajon, California, offering various information technology services. The company's consulting service is the foundation of its operations, providing well-thought-out…
Automobile registration service
Pronto Auto Registration
Pronto Auto Registration is located at 505 North Mollison Avenue in El Cajon. The company provides various vehicle registration services, including title transfer and vehicle information number verification. The…
Emissions inspection
Smog Pros
Smog Pros is a family-owned and operated business located at 1410 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021. They offer smog certification services for all types of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, vans, sport utility…
Automotive repair
San Diego Gear & Axle
San Diego Gear & Axle is located in El Cajon and specializes in drivetrain work for various types of vehicles, including trucks and Jeeps. The business focuses on providing precise diagnosis and setup for drivetrain…
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Caliber Auto Repair
Caliber Auto Repair is an independently owned and operated auto repair shop located in El Cajon, California. The shop provides a range of services, including maintenance, diagnostics, brake repair, and fleet service.…
Transmission repair
Valley Transmission
Valley Transmission is a transmission repair shop located in El Cajon, California, serving the entire San Diego County area. The shop performs specialized types of transmission repair services, including transmission…
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History museum
Knox House Museum
The Knox House Museum serves as a history museum in El Cajon, California, situated at 280 N. Magnolia Avenue, and is part of the El Cajon Historical Society. This museum plays a significant role in preserving the…
Neighborhoods
Find your corner of El Cajon
Explore Downtown Main Street, Magnolia Avenue, Fletcher Parkway area.
Downtown Main Street
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Magnolia Avenue
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Fletcher Parkway area
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East Main Street
Explore locallyFollow the directory to neighborhood restaurants and independent shops along the eastern commercial corridor.
Eat & Drink
Local food
around the city
Iraqi and Chaldean kitchens, Middle Eastern grills, neighborhood bakeries and independent coffee shops.
Main Tap Tavern
Main Tap Tavern is a restaurant on East Main Street.
The Palms Restaurant and Banquet Hall
The Palms Restaurant and Banquet Hall is a restaurant on East Main Street.
Daymar Artisan Coffee Roasters
Daymar Artisan Coffee Roasters is a restaurant on Cypress Lane.
Mariscos la chalupa #3
Mariscos la chalupa #3 is a restaurant on North Johnson Avenue.
Por Favor El Cajon
Por Favor El Cajon serves Mexican food and drinks in an indoor dining room and on two outdoor patios. The restaurant’s cantina gives diners a separate spot to sit with a drink. The business describes its menu as…
Shopping
Independent shops around El Cajon
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SNACK & GO MART
SNACK & GO MART is an independent shop on Parkway Plaza M2.
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Party Time Market - El Cajon, CA
Party Time Market - El Cajon, CA is an independent shop on East Chase Avenue.
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Kaelin's Market
Kaelin's Market is an independent shop on East Main Street.
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