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Antonelli's Deli
86 reviews
#1 of 96 Results
$
American
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
“
Fantastic
deli sandwiches
”
14/02/2017
“
... loved the
BLT
which was loaded with...
”
14/06/2017
Izzy's Cafe
99 reviews
#2 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Cafe
“
... croissant
French toast
, regular Fre...
”
18/09/2017
“
The chicken fried steak
is made from sc...
”
13/06/2017
Yogurt Mill
88 reviews
#3 of 96 Results
$
American
“
Amazing!
Worth the wait
!
”
08/08/2017
“
... a
line out the door
(which moves re...
”
14/06/2017
Brigantine La Mesa
La Mesa 3.8 km away
215 reviews
#4 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Bar
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
“
Love The Brig
Fish Tacos
!!
”
14/11/2017
“
My wife had the
prime rib
and Prawns bo...
”
04/10/2017
Reserve
Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon
115 reviews
#5 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Steakhouse
Bar
“
... serving up a great steak or
prime rib
”
16/12/2016
“
... chopped
wedge salad
, all of the foo...
”
19/05/2017
Reserve
Phil's BBQ
Santee 5.6 km away
197 reviews
#6 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Barbecue
“
Best Yummy
Beef Ribs
in Town!
”
03/07/2015
“
I am a
cole slaw
lover and their slaw w...
”
22/12/2017
Perry's Cafe
58 reviews
#7 of 96 Results
$
American
Cafe
Diner
“
My fav, the spinach
frittata
, also incl...
”
05/06/2017
“
They have the best
hash browns
.
”
19/06/2015
Anthony's Fish Grotto
La Mesa 3.5 km away
194 reviews
#8 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
“
" Best Clam
Chowder
Ever !
”
21/05/2016
“
The
clam Chowder
was very good and we a...
”
02/10/2017
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Janet's Cafe
34 reviews
#9 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Cafe
Diner
“
... off the 8
freeway
, the service is a...
”
04/03/2018
“
Its close to
freeway
and parking if ple...
”
02/09/2015
Outback Steakhouse
67 reviews
#10 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Steakhouse
Australian
“
... some
Coconut Shrimp
and tried there...
”
02/05/2017
“
The Outback Steakhouse
Happy Hour is
Mo...
”
30/05/2016
In-N-Out Burger
16 reviews
#11 of 96 Results
$
American
Fast food
“
... good, the
milkshakes
are real, the ...
”
31/12/2017
“
The
milkshakes
are delicious and thick.
”
01/04/2016
El Cajon Bistro & Bakery
44 reviews
#12 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
“
Breakfast and lunch
all good!
”
12/01/2017
“
The portions are big, so
come hungry
or...
”
09/03/2017
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Applebee's
39 reviews
#13 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Bar
Pub
“
... for us and welcomed us to
Applebees
.
”
25/06/2017
“
The
bartender
knows her drinks for well...
”
29/03/2016
Marys Donuts
Santee 6.1 km away
124 reviews
#14 of 96 Results
$
American
“
Best
Apple Fritters
!
”
23/07/2017
“
We ordered the
dozen
mixed donuts, but...
”
31/12/2017
Sycuan Cafe Grill
27 reviews
#15 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Bar
Contemporary
Pub
“
... of the large
booth
made it easy to ...
”
28/06/2016
“
... hour or a
sports bar
except there w...
”
16/01/2016
Urbn St Brewing Co
34 reviews
#16 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Pizza
Bar
Pub
“
Urban St
Brewing
is a great local estab...
”
14/02/2017
“
... El Cajon’s quaint historic
downtown
.
”
06/09/2015
La Mesa Bistro and Bakery
La Mesa 5.5 km away
65 reviews
#17 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
“
... of
Eggs Benedict
I've seen but my f...
”
28/06/2016
“
... friend had the corned beef
Benedict
.
”
06/09/2016
Anny's Fine Burgers
Santee 5.3 km away
77 reviews
#18 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Vegetarian Friendly
“
Best
Turkey Burger
Ever!
”
07/12/2017
“
Really tasty
veggie burger
, delicious o...
”
30/12/2016
Paipa's Buffet
13 reviews
#19 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
Mexican
Italian
Chinese
American
“
Prime rib
was as tasty as ever, just ri...
”
08/12/2016
“
We eat at a lot of
casino
buffets.
”
14/09/2017
Swami's Cafe
La Mesa 6.5 km away
76 reviews
#20 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
“
I usually order an
omelet
and I like th...
”
22/08/2015
“
I had an amazing special
Benedict
and i...
”
25/10/2016
Denny's
14 reviews
#21 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Diner
“
Good food and great service.
”
25/06/2017
“
Enjoyed this historic Denny's if your a De...
”
17/01/2017
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Applebee's
13 reviews
#22 of 96 Results
$
Bar
Pub
American
“
We started the the Crunchy
Onion Rings
...
”
22/11/2017
“
" Devin the
Bartender
is Great "
”
13/05/2015
Barbecue Pit
29 reviews
#23 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Barbecue
“
Nothing fancy
, just goid food.
”
27/06/2016
“
LOVE and crave Barbeque Pit
”
31/03/2018
Black Angus Steak House
15 reviews
#24 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
“
With
coupon
discount the price was just...
”
10/01/2016
“
Delicious steak cooked to perfection.
”
16/02/2018
TGI Friday's
13 reviews
#25 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
Bar
Pub
American
“
... Kevin, the
bartender
, is just amazi...
”
03/05/2015
“
Under staffed kitchen
”
07/04/2018
D.Z. Akin's Delicatessen
La Mesa 8.7 km away
331 reviews
#26 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Deli
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
“
Delicious
Deli Sandwiches
”
09/02/2018
“
Great
Pastrami
”
23/08/2016
Downtown Cafe Bar & Grill
29 reviews
#27 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
American
Bar
“
Best
Fish Tacos
around!
”
31/08/2016
“
Scott the
Bartender
also did a great jo...
”
14/02/2017
Denny's
6 reviews
#28 of 96 Results
American
“
Breakfast hit the spot after church
”
28/11/2016
“
Chain
”
14/11/2015
The Omelette Factory
Santee 4.7 km away
40 reviews
#29 of 96 Results
$$ - $$$
Latin
Greek
Fusion
American
“
I always enjoy
biscuits and gravy
.
”
10/11/2017
“
... of making an
omelet
, they serve a l...
”
31/01/2018
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Arby's
3 reviews
#30 of 96 Results
American
“
My visit was very pleasurable.
”
21/10/2015
“
They have good beef sandwiches
”
14/10/2015
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