Eat & Drink
A taste of El Cajon.
Restaurants, cafés, bakeries, bars and other places to eat around El Cajon.
60 places to eat and drink in El Cajon are listed here. Streets with the most listings: East Main Street (13), North 2nd Street (8) and Jamacha Road (5).
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A few places with photos and full details to get you going.
Al Awael Restaurant مطعم الاوائل
RestaurantThai Time
RestaurantNew York Giant Pizza
RestaurantFranco's Giant Pizza
RestaurantDi Leone's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantChins Gourmet
RestaurantMarieta's El Cajon Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantDowntown Cafe Bar & Grill
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Al Awael Restaurant مطعم الاوائل
Al Awael Restaurant مطعم الاوائل is a restaurant on Avocado Avenue.
Hacienda Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Hacienda Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina is a restaurant on North Johnson Avenue.
Marieta's El Cajon Mexican Restaurant
Marieta's El Cajon Mexican Restaurant is a restaurant on East Main Street.
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…
Hana Sushi
Hana Sushi is a restaurant on Jamacha Road.
Pernicanos Family Italian Restaurant
Pernicanos Family Italian Restaurant is a restaurant on East Main Street.
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…
Family Golden Palace
Family Golden Palace is a restaurant on Jamacha Road.
Arman Cafe
Arman Cafe serves authentic Afghan cuisine in El Cajon, California, with a menu that includes kebabs, rice dishes, and traditional Afghan specialties like Kabuli Pulao and Chapli Kebabs. The menu features dishes such…
Nahrain Fish & Chicken Grill
Nahrain Fish & Chicken Grill serves Afghan, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, including grilled fish and chicken kabobs. Halal options and takeout are available.
Chen Golden Palace
Chen Golden Palace is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.
Grandpa Tao Kitchen
Grandpa Tao Kitchen is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.
China 1968
China 1968 is a restaurant located at 500 Broadway in El Cajon, California, offering a variety of Chinese dishes, including appetizers, noodles, chicken, soups, and tofu options. The menu features items such as Salt…
China Panda Garden
China Panda Garden is a restaurant on East Main Street.
La China Restaurant
La China Restaurant is a family-run Chinese restaurant with stir-fried noodles on its menu.
Stone Monkey
Stone Monkey is a restaurant on Magnolia Avenue.
Lucky Chinese Food
Lucky Chinese Food is a restaurant on Magnolia Avenue.
New Century Buffet
New Century Buffet is a restaurant on Jackman Street.
Antique Row Cafe
Antique Row Cafe is a restaurant located at 1185 E Main St, El Cajon, CA. The cafe offers a variety of menu items, including breakfast options such as the Breakfast Croissant and Steak and Eggs. Some of the popular…
Tyne Coffee Co.
Tyne Coffee Co. is a restaurant on Pioneer Way.
Janna’s Burgers, Fish and Fries
Janna’s Burgers, Fish and Fries is a restaurant on Parkway Plaza.
Crafted Greens
Crafted Greens in El Cajon, California, serves fresh and organic food, sourcing ingredients from credible, local farms. The restaurant brings the best ingredients to its patrons. The menu includes family meals,…
Tacos El Gallo
Tacos El Gallo is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.
Rob’s Brewpoint
Rob’s Brewpoint is a restaurant on East Main Street.
Mal Al Sham
Mal Al Sham is a Syrian restaurant the Ahmed family opened in El Cajon in 2018. At its East Main Street location, the kitchen uses charcoal grills, carves shawarma to order and rolls kibbeh by hand. Its meat is halal.
Gillespie Field Cafe
Gillespie Field Cafe is a veteran-owned breakfast, lunch and coffee cafe at Gillespie Field Airport in El Cajon. Diners can watch planes take off and land while they eat.
Breakfast House
Breakfast House is a restaurant on Graves Avenue.
Janet's Cafe
Janet's Cafe in El Cajon, California, operates as a family-owned and operated business, serving homemade family recipes with a focus on customer satisfaction. The menu features omelettes, country breakfasts, eggs…
Izzy's Cafe
Izzy's Cafe is a restaurant on Broadway.
Bonny's Cafe
Bonny's Cafe is a restaurant on Broadway.
Mamma Rosa Italian Restaurant
Mamma Rosa Italian Restaurant in El Cajon, California, serves authentic Italian meals made fresh daily, thanks to its family-owned and operated approach. Vince and Dora Ursini, the restaurant's owners, drew on their…
Busy B Thai Cafe
Busy B Thai Cafe is a restaurant located in El Cajon, California, at 330 North Magnolia Avenue. The restaurant offers authentic Thai cuisine and allows customers to order for delivery or pickup. The menu at Busy B Thai…
Pancho's Mexican Restaurant
Founded in 2004, Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant serves Mexican food made from scratch daily in El Cajon. Its menu draws on Northern Mexican flavors and Southern California influences. The restaurant also offers catering…
Hilltop Deli (Amy's)
Hilltop Deli (Amy's) is a restaurant on Cordell Court.
El Cotixan Mexican Food
El Cotixan Mexican Food is a restaurant on North Johnson Avenue.
Pupusas Express y Mexican Food
Pupusas Express y Mexican Food is a restaurant on East Main Street.
Chuy's Taquería y Burritos
Chuy's Taquería y Burritos is a restaurant on West Washington Avenue.
Colima's Mexican Food
Colima's Mexican Food is a restaurant on West Main Street.
Los Garcia's Taco Shop
Los Garcia's Taco Shop is a restaurant on North Mollison Avenue.
El Compadre Taco Shop
El Compadre Taco Shop is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.
Valerio's Mexican Food
Valerio's Mexican Food is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.
Mr. Shawarma El Cajon
Mr. Shawarma El Cajon is a restaurant on South Mollison Avenue.
The Barbecue Pit
The Barbecue Pit serves slow-smoked meats with classic sides and sauces. Its Fletcher Hills location is family-owned and operated by Matt and Lucretia.
The Grinder
The Grinder is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.
Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant - 2nd St.
Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant - 2nd St. is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.
Bambinos Pizzeria & Deli #4
Bambinos Pizzeria & Deli #4 is a restaurant on North Johnson Avenue.
El Cajon Pass Deli
El Cajon Pass Deli is a restaurant on Cuyamaca Street.
Ama’s taqueria y cocina
Ama’s taqueria y cocina is a restaurant on Broadway.
Antonelli's Deli
Antonelli's Deli is a restaurant on Magnolia Avenue.
Pho Tam
Pho Tam is a restaurant on North 2nd Street.
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