Best American Restaurants Nearby in El Cajon
Black Bear Diner
4.5
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 28 min
"Potatoes were not greasy but nicely cooked. And thank you, Cook, for leaving the bell pepper out of the potatoes. You noticed that I asked for none in the Scramble. The Shasta Scramble was really good. Great food out of the last two visits. I'm impressed!! "
"They have big portions, we ordered the Classic Eggs Benedict, hollandaise sauce was perfect not too buttery. Strip-Cut Hash Browns are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Their Biscuits & Gravy was great, savory gravy and fluffy biscuit. "
Bear's Choice
Your choice…you make it just right!
$17.89
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon
4 slices
$7.25
The Grizz
2 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links & a ham steak, served with your choice of potato.
$22.75
Biscuits & Gravy
Served with 3 eggs, strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR fresh fruit & 2 housemade biscuits.
$8.36
Denny's
4.3
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 26 min
"The omelette was delicious, I recommend adding mushrooms to it if you like them! Was very flavorful and cheesy. Would recommend getting this item! Was very quick and efficient too. Good presentation, and everything tasted good!"
"This Dennys sold the Alvocado Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger with a single paddy of beef and missing onion and pickle; Onion rings were scalded, burned-over cooked. I bought the exact same order at the Santee store last Saturday with two pads of beef and all the other stuff at the same price. MESSAGE: Don't buy from this Dennys again!!! rmr"
Build Your Own Grand Slam®
Pick any four items and make it your own.
$17.32
French Toast Slam®
Served with eggs,* bacon strips and sausage links.
$17.66
Hash Browns
Side of hash browns
$4.76
All-American Slam®
Three scrambled eggs with Cheddar cheese, bacon strips, sausage links, hash browns and choice of bread.
$19.29
Omelette Factory - Santee
4.5
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 30 min
"The chef salad is the best you can order anywhere. Everything is fresh. I do add on's as well. The salad is big enough for two days so I think of my lunch as half priced. I get two days lunches with one delivery cost. I hope that's ok to mention."
"I was recommended to try the Sonora Chilaquiles. while at the restaurant. It is now my go too. It is phenomenal. The carne asada is tender and flavorful, the sauce isn't too spicy, but so flavorful. My son is a huge fan of the Cinnamon Swirl Hotcake 1 Piece and the Hash Browns w/Gravy so we always get those too. This is the best place to eat in Santee. Even their burgers, sandwiches and salads are top tier."
The Factory Omelette
Build your own omelette with up to four items
$24.01
Classic Egg Breakfast
Smothered with country gravy anci served with two eggs any style
$17.3
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, and choose with choice of one meat bacon, sausage or ham
$23.97
Breakfast Burrito.
Our delicious hash with two eggs any style
$21.8
Donut Bros
4.8
(50+)$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 28 min
Dozen Variety
Vegetarian. A selection of twelve donuts featuring assorted toppings like chocolate glaze with sprinkles, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, and chocolate sprinkles.
$21.58
Half Dozen
Vegetarian. A selection of 6 donuts, typically including varieties such as cake, old-fashioned, and raised donuts, assembled based on current availability.
$11.1
Apple Fritters
Vegetarian. A glazed apple fritter with chunks of apple and a cinnamon-infused dough, offering a sweet and spiced flavor.
$3.3
Breakfast Sandwich
Ham, egg, bacon, cheese on croissant or bagel.
$10
Burger King
4.2
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 22 min
"Great genuine flame broiled taste much better than the BK we used to have in Santee. So happy I can door dash real burger king now."
"Excellent Burger king has made great strides to remain the best in broiled burgers and the original chicken sandwich are so delicious thank you Burger King for such an awesome service and professionalism"
Whopper
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun.
**Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
*Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$11.39
Whopper Meal
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun.
**Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
*Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$16.14
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$10.63
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun.
*Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$5.17
Taco Bell
4.3
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 33 min
"i love the Mexican pizza!! super yummy with the guacamole and sour cream and extra everything!! and the Nacho Fries were so good!! extra good with the nacho sauce too!! I love my mild sauce too!! really reasonable too with everything!! thank you taco bell!!!"
"The nachos barely had any toppings and the bean and cheese burritos barely had any beans in them. The side of beans wasn't even a spoonful."
Crunchwrap Supreme®
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, a crispy tostada shell, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream folded into our signature Crunchwrap form and grilled to go (530 cal.)
$7.64
Bean Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with refried beans, Red Sauce, diced onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Item is lacto-ovo, allowing for dairy & egg consumption. Preparation methods may lead to cross contact with meat. See ta.co for full details. (360 cal.)
$3.25
Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
A warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, refried beans, reduced-fat sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese with a layer of warm Nacho Cheese sauce wrapped around it. (490 cal.)
$6.01
Chicken Quesadilla
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses, grilled, marinated all-white-meat chicken, Creamy Jalapeño sauce, and grilled to perfection. (490 cal.)
$7.65
Better Buzz Coffee
4.6
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 33 min
"Love these Carnitas Breakfast Tacos! Trying the shot."
"Barely any ingredients it's not bad tho just wish it had more. Also the Banana Pudding Best Drink Ever didn't taste like banana anything just coffee"
Chocolate Chip Banana Loaf Slice
Banana bread made with fresh hand-peeled bananas and chocolate chip morsels
670 Calories
$4.78
Caramel Vanilla Latte
A blend of Creamy Vanilla and Caramel with Espresso, Milk, and Ice
$8.99
Bacon Ciabatta
Cage-free Eggs, Thick-cut bacon, Muenster Cheese, and Spicy Chipotle Aioli
760 Calories
$12.39
Chili Crunch Breakfast Wrap
Whole wheat tortilla with chili crisp aioli, ham, egg, muenster cheese, and hashbrown patty
530 Calories
$12.05
The Meltdown
4.4
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 33 min
"Feelin' Groovy Melt - Combo. OMG MY FOOD WAS HOT FRESH AND DELICIOUS 😋. I COULD ONLY HALf. WILL DEFINITELY. ORDER AGAIN. Sandwich WAS HUGE Barq's® Root Beer. MY SODA WAS FLAT😭"
"Taste gets five stars , great flavor for the few strips of meat there was .
Chintzy amount of meat on this sandwich . Even the amount of fries was chintzy. For the amount the sandwich cost , I was disappointed in the quantity . "
Hot Mess Melt - Combo
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$15.63
Giddy Up Melt - Combo
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$18.18
Giddy Up Melt
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread.
$13.79
Sarita's Mexican Food
4.4
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 34 min
Wallet-Friendly
"Loved it!!!! Delicious Caldo de Res! Highly recommended. Tastes just like a homemade generous portion of flour tortillas as well as you can tell in the pictures it looks like a burrito and the homemade Mexican rice with cilantro onions and all the trimmings was perfect!! Made a perfect healthy nutritious meal on a day when not feeling my best. This will definitely help! "
"Didn't tell anyone, but this could be served at a fancy restaurant for double the price! The carne is perfect the shrimp are plump and amazing! The chipotle sauce is to die for! Oh, and only order it if you are really hungry! It's huge!"
California Burrito
Grilled carne asada (steak), sour cream, guacamole (just mashed avocado no additives), cheese with your choice of our home potatoes or french fries all wrapped in a flour tortilla
$14.34
5 roll tacos
Beef rolled tacos. Topped with guacamole (mashed avocado), shredded yellow & white cheese.
**Sour cream/ extra toppings optional**
$7.85
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Carne Asada & Shrimp, topped with guacamole (mashed avocado only) & cheese, sour cream, chipotle sauce
$8.73
Sarita's Fries
w/ Guacamole (only mashed avocado) & Cheese
$18.45
Sombrero Mexican Food
4.3
(8k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 25 min
$6 off on $40+
"So good, and incredible size! I couldn't eat all of either one."
"I paid extra money to get a Supreme Carne Asada Fries-Full and they only put a half teaspoon of each of guacamole and sour cream, you couldn't even see it. All of the food was cold and soggy. The fish taco had shriveled tomatoes on it. Poor food and didn't taste fresh at all."
Deluxe Breakfast Burrito
Choice of protein, egg, potato and cheese
$12.51
Pepsi Fountain Drink - Large
Click to select your crisp and refreshing Pepsi fountain drink.
$4.57
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Slow cooked refried beans and shredded cheddar cheese
$9.01
Churros
Plain, cream or strawberry.
$3.29
Starbucks
4.6
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 23 min
"Thank you for making my food this early. The ice coffee is excellent an and loaf is tosty. You're a real worker!"
"Tried a new drink Starbucks® Blonde Vanilla Latte with protein milk and it was absolutely amazing. The drink was fresh and warm! And it was completely filled to the top:) I can't wait to get it more often!"
Caramel Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Caramel syrup meets coffee, milk and ice for a rendezvous in the blender, while whipped cream and buttery caramel sauce layer the love on top. To change things up, try it affogato-style with a hot espresso shot poured right over the top.
$8.38
Cheese Danish
Flaky, butter croissant dough with soft, warm cheese in the center.
–VEGETARIAN
$4.8
Iced Caramel Macchiato
We combine our rich, full-bodied espresso with vanilla-flavored syrup, milk and ice, then top it off with a caramel drizzle for an oh-so-sweet finish.
$8.58
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Buttery caramel syrup blended with coffee, milk and ice, then topped with a layer of dark caramel sauce, whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a crunchy caramel-sugar topping—oh-so-beautifully delicious.
$8.69
Earl of Sandwich
4.6
(200+)$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 35 min
Wallet-Friendly
"Both sandwiches were amazing ... but my favorite was the Holiday Turkey Hot ... I ordered extra turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce to make it like 'Mama' made it ... so it was a giant thanksgiving day re-dinner sandwich we dream about. Thank you so much. I will share if you approve!"
"This is my new favorite place for sandwiches. So yummmmy and reasonably priced for the quality. Also, they actually remember to include utensils, napkins and condiments when I ask for them. "
Holiday Turkey
Turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce & mayonnaise
780 cal per person
$12.1
1762® The Original
Turkey, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, Roma tomato & sandwich sauce
730 - cal per person
$12.2
Italian
Grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar, avocado, lettuce & chipotle sauce
950 cal per person
$12.1
The Earl's Club
360 cal per person
$12.36
El Compadre Taco Shop
4.3
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 24 min
Wallet-Friendly
"best place for street tacos and the first place to do 3 Mini Adobada tacos correctly that I've tried. would order again. Great portions. good value."
"Genuinely sensational, some of the best Super Carne Asada Fries i've ever had, well portioned and the fries were at a perfect crisp, the sauce had a sharp spice to it and every ingredient harmonized well. Wonderful experience will for sure be ordering again. Only improvements that could be made is if there was a salsa on the side option that you could order from the doordash app without having to call, if there already is that's my mistake. Definitely recommend! :)"
California Burrito
100% Angus beef grilled to perfection, potatoes, pico de gallo, and cheese all wrapped in a large flour tortilla.
$14.02
Horchata
Tasty, refried beans and cheddar cheese wrapped in a 16-inch flour tortilla.
$3.7
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Refreshing fountain drink sodas.
$8.39
Fountain Drink Soda
5 crunchy beef rolled tacos topped with homemade guacamole and shredded cheese, sprinkled with Mexican cotija cheese.
$3.87
The Burger Den
4.5
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 33 min
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$20.38
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$21.38
New York Style Cheesecake
Plain or with strawberry topping and whipped cream.
$6.29
Spill the Bourbon Burger
A 100% beef burger topped with White Cheddar cheese, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, bourbon sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun.
$20.91
Panera Bread
4.5
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.8 mi • 31 min
"The Rustic Baked Potato Soup is hearty and very tasty. The Cheese Half Sandwich and Cup of Tomato Soup was also good but but $16 is a lot to charge for it. "
"The Pecan Braid is alway very good. The Bacon Ranch sandwich was okay but had a slightly funny taste. None of the sandwiches were marked so it was difficult to figure who got which. The receipt said napkins would be included but they were not. And the sandwiches are awfully small for the price."
Sandwich and Soup/Mac
Selection of a half soup and a half sandwich
$18.36
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Bowl (360 Cal.), Cup (240 Cal.), Bread Bowl (910 Cal.) Chopped broccoli, shredded carrots and select seasonings simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk
$11.66
Soup/Mac and Salad
Selection of a half soup and a half salad
$17.78
Sandwich and Salad
Selection of a half sandwich and a half salad
$18.36
Rudford's Resturant
4.3
(7k+)$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 41 min
Farther away
"bro I ordered here because others mentioned they package it well
they weren't lying. everything was super fresh. the French Toast with 2 Eggs wasn't soggy. I got eggs over medium and they were perfectly cooked.
the Fruit was good, but too much melon for me. all good tho. (no photo sorry)
syrup and butter packaged separately and didn't open.
I suggest y'all tip well especially for breakfast because the driver was there early and got me the food quick. don't be cheap and expect things to arrive in a decent amount of time
but bro no napkins or utensils. luckily I had some at the hotel. probably my fault."
"Wow!!!! Amazing quality and the portions are huge!!! My picture shows a "side" of fries! They also provided 2 ranches as specified in my door dash order (these often get missed). The celery was fresh and crispy and you can tell the wings are high quality chicken, very good size. Very happy! "
French Dip Sandwich
Fresh roast beef served on our French roll with a side of au jus.
$19.2
Pie
And two bacon or sausage.
$5.88
Cinnamon Roll
Lemon pepper, buffalo, Bbq, sweet chili or teriyaki.
$7.04
French Toast with 2 Eggs
Crinkle Fries topped with Cheese, Chicken Strips, Ranch and Buffalo Sauce.
$18.36
Lemon Grove Coffee
4.7
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 37 min
"Very delicious, the small Pitaya Bowl is still SUCH a good portion though I would've loved more agave on it. I got the Mango Pineapple Smoothie with an orange juice base, absolutely delicious!! Thinking of doing apple juice base next time! definitely recommend!!"
"Lemon grove coffee just absolutely does not disappoint I've been coming here so much recently and even my kids love their French toast they are always so very nice and accommodating I was a goof and forgot to put hot instead of iced called the store up and they were so nice to change it before dasher got there just above and always beyond they are!!"
Hawaiian Crème Brûlée Latte
Macadamia nut, caramel, and white chocolate.
$7.56
Açaí Bowl
Bagel with choice of plain, everything, or jalapeno cheddar. Optional toppings include butter, cream cheese, peanut or almond butter, sliced banana, and honey. Bagel type may vary based on availabililty.
$14.38
Bagel
2 eggs, cheddar cheese, and bacon on a bagel or sourdough toast
$6.75
Matcha Tea Latte
4 shots of espresso over sweetened condensed milk with half and half, servec iced.
$6.81
Bandito’s Breakfast Burritos
4.3
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 8.4 mi • 44 min
Farther away
"Awesome food as always, the portion size, quality, and price are all excellent. I just wish that they would include green and red salsa cups with every order...even if I have to pay a $1 or $2 extra for it, I would... Be sure to have your own salsa at home because I cery rarely get it when ordering from here via DoorDash."
"The Big Breakfast Burrito was outstanding. Remember when Chipotle was new, and everyone thought the Burrito was huge? This is LARGER. fresh ingredients, well seasoned and prepared, good salsa, despite my efforts I couldn't finish it! Would definitely order from them again!"
Build Your Own Breakfast Burrito
Build your own breakfast burrito!
$16.53
The Big Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, grilled onions, breakfast potatoes, Cheddar cheese, and avocado.
$15.97
California Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, carne asada, French fries, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
$16.07
Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, carne asada, breakfast potatoes, and Cheddar cheese.
$13.94
Red White And Badass Brew - 9569 MAVIN DR
4.9
(30+)$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 39 min
"I'm picky about coffee, didn't think I could ever move away from my man two I always get. The banana has a really unique flavor, delicious, creamy, smooth"
"Gone nana is one of my favorite coffee!! First time trying this coffee!! And I was very impressed those two ladies was awesome and fast!! I would highly recommend!!!"
Gone Bananas
Banana and caramel in a love story you’ll sip slow.
Rich espresso meets creamy banana goodness and a silky caramel finish. It’s like a banana cream pie took a shot of espresso and hit the gym.
$8.1
Billy The Kid
Bold. Buttery. Outlaw-smooth.
A rich caramel latte with the wild kick of creamy cookie butter and a silky caramel cold foam top. It’s sweet, smooth, and guaranteed to steal your taste buds like a bandit at high noon.
$8
Bagel w/cream cheese
Strong enough to hold you, smooth enough to stay.
Smooth. Bold. Zero proof, all flavor.
A nonalcoholic blend of badass whiskey espresso, premium vanilla, creamy milk, and a soft vanilla cold foam finish. Like whiskey without the wild night—just rich, mellow confidence in every sip. This one is our #1 seller.
$4.98
Whiskey Latte
Warning: May cause spontaneous head nodding and irrational joy.
Nutty. Smooth. Unexpectedly addictive.
This nonalcoholic latte blends bold whiskey-style espresso with rich peanut butter and silky vanilla. Finished with creamy milk and vanilla cold foam, it’s sweet, nutty, and totally irresistible—like dessert in a cup, with attitude.
$7.72
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