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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.
Independent shops worth exploring
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619 Underground Clothing
619 Underground Clothing is an independent shop on Parkway Plaza.
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Arnele Market Liquor
Arnele Market Liquor is an independent shop on Arnele Avenue.
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B's Keg Beer
B's Keg Beer Inc is an independent shop on East Main Street.
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baghdad jewelry
baghdad jewelry is an independent shop on East Main Street.
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Bradley Liquor
Bradley Liquor is an independent shop on East Bradley Avenue.
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El Cajon Jewelry
El Cajon Jewelry is an independent shop on Jamacha Road.
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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…
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