Best American Restaurants Nearby in El Cajon
Black Bear Diner
4.5
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 29 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!
$17.87
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon
4 slices
$7.23
The Grizz
2 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links & a ham steak, served with your choice of potato.
$22.71
Biscuits & Gravy
Served with 3 eggs, strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR fresh fruit & 2 housemade biscuits.
$8.35
Denny's
4.3
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 28 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.
$17.23
French Toast Slam®
Served with eggs,* bacon strips and sausage links.
$17.57
Hash Browns
Side of hash browns
$4.75
All-American Slam®
Three scrambled eggs with Cheddar cheese, bacon strips, sausage links, hash browns and choice of bread.
$19.21
Cafe Amor
4.7
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 34 min
"The Apple Crunch Oatmeal is always wonderful: hot, with nuts and crunchy apples and spices. So good. And I tried the Bacon, Cheese, and Egg Croissant. It was hearty, filling and so very tasty. I was expecting two cookies in the package and only one came. It was very soft and a very good size."
"The Burrito was HUGE! Super flavorful and delicious, I wish it came with salsa, but luckily, I always keep Tapatío in the house.
Mini Pancakes were fluffy and super yummy, the banana and strawberry served with the pancakes were perfectly ripe!
Unfortunately we weren't able to try the Ice Pumpkin Spice Latte. It was misplaced."
Mini Pancakes
30 mini pancakes with fresh strawberries, bananas, nutella
$10.46
Nutella Crepes
Bacon, eggs and cheese
$10.97
Bacon, egg and cheese Croissant
Turkey, bacon, mayo, american cheese, lettuce, tomate, red onion, cucumber, avocado and side of chips
$8
Ice Caramel Macchiato 24 oz
Ham, eggs and cheese
$6.75
Wingstop
4.2
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 26 min
"SOOOOO good and they gave me extra chicken! the fries were kinda cold when they came but tbh it was still rlly good my go to order frfr "
"Our food was not only poorly made but it was incredibly overpriced for what we received. We asked for the 20 Wings to be cooked extra crispy and they were just rubbery skin and slimy Hawaiian sauce. Just gross. We ordered a large side of carrots and celery and got 3 thick carrot chunks and 3 pieces of celery for almost $7. Maybe it was just the worst employees working that night but we'll never order from here again."
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$25.26
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$19.23
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$20.12
8 pc Wing Combo
8 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$22.54
Broken Yolk Cafe
4.3
(800+)$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 33 min
"The Broken yolk is always quality food, but this morning their fruit plate was exceptional! The poached eggs perfect, the bacon crisp and the toast yummy! Marmalade and strawberry jam! What a treat! The whole br still warm and toasty! Great start to a busy weekend! "
"Ordered The Mom Omelet and was really disappointed. The omelet came out overcooked, dry, and barely had any flavor. The ingredients tasted like they had been sitting out for a while, and the portion size was smaller than expected for the price. My potatoes were cold, and the toast was stale. The food took a long time to come out, and by the time it arrived it wasn’t even hot. Overall, the quality didn’t match the price at all. Definitely not a breakfast I’d order again."
American Breakfast
Two eggs any style with your choice of bacon, sausage or corned beef hash.
$21.03
Chilaquiles Bowl
Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, homefries and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and salsa fresca.
$23.02
Breakfast Burrito
1 buttermilk pancake with choice of 2 sides and a drink.
$21.93
Classic French Toast
Three homemade crepes filled with Nutella and your choice of fresh sliced strawberries or bananas. Drizzled with more Nutella and topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream.
$21.37
Donut Bros
4.8
(50+)$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 24 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
Cinnamon Rolls
Vegetarian. Soft, sweet dough spiraled with cinnamon and sugar, topped with a light glaze.
$3.3
Better Buzz Coffee
4.6
(70+)$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 30 min
Newly Added
"Love these Carnitas Breakfast Tacos! Trying the shot."
"Got my Banana Pudding Best Drink Ever and they delivered it without the foam or toppings so it's just a regular drink."
Best Drink Ever
Classic americano + signature creamy vanilla.
$8.02
Banana Pudding Best Drink Ever
Classic Best Drink Ever with a Banana Pudding Cold Cream topped with a Vanilla Wafer Cookie.
$9.07
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
$8.9
Einstein Bros. Bagels
4.6
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 29 min
"I always steer away from bagel shops because every bagel ive ever tried have been a bit hard and I would struggle to take a bite. I decided to give them one more try and im glad it was at Einstein Bros! I ordered the Chorizo Sunrise Egg Sandwich and the bagel was so soft and delicious and easy to bite and did I mention delicious? I will definitly be coming back for more! "
"Highl recommend not getting the Texas Brisket Sandwich from this location. Liteterally less than half of the beef than i have received from the other two locations i visit. I thought the first time was a fluke. After the second time of getting about a 50 cent piece circles worth of beef on the entire bagel, that just not worth it. "
Bacon & Cheddar Egg Sandwich
Cage-free eggs with bacon and cheddar cheese on a fresh-baked bagel of your choice. If selected bagel is not available, sandwich will be made on a Plain Bagel.
$10.59
Half Dozen & Shmear- Build Your Own
6 fresh-baked bagels and one tub of shmear of your choosing. Please select up to 3 bagel flavors. We bake our bagels fresh daily. If any selected flavors are not available, a team member will assist you on a replacement.
$15.54
Caramel Iced Coffee
Double Brewed premium coffee made with 100% Arabica beans and served over ice with caramel flavor.
$5.12
Pork Sausage & Cheddar Egg Sandwich
Cage-free eggs with pork sausage and cheddar cheese on a fresh-baked bagel of your choice. If selected bagel is not available, sandwich will be made on a Plain Bagel.
$10.96
Jack in the Box
4.3
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 21 min
"Double Vision Meal Deal was Outstandingly good and worth the price!!"
"everyone knows jack is always aa Greta late night snack however this location always finds a way to screw up the order or poor quality on items, they hot hold items like the fries and tacos so they arent ever really fresh and quality tends to be poor..."
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice. 2010 calories.
$15.48
Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich Combo
2 freshly cracked eggs, 2 slices of melty American cheese, 2 slices of ham, 2 slices of bacon on a warm bakery bun, plus hot coffee & a hash brown. 1360 calories.
$12.64
Breakfast Jack®
Grilled ham, a freshly cracked egg & melty American cheese all on a toasted buttery bakery bun. A masterpiece, if we do say so ourselves. 340 calories.
$4.51
8pc Chicken Nuggets
Some days call for strips, others for a sandwich, and others for warm, tender chicken nuggets like these. In other words: we got you. 380 calories.
$6.24
Swami's Cafe
4.6
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 31 min
"This is my first time coming to Swami's and WOWWWW!!! The portion size is fantastic. You get more bang for your buck here. The food temperature was perfect! The Eggs Benedict were so creamy and tangy and my taste buds are just exploding from all the flavor right now. I also got the pastrami melt which I might have to save for later because it's so big. And although it's a side dish, the sweet potato fries were my favorite part. Whoever cooked this food, man.... I LOVE YOU."
"The Swamis Club was pretty big. Tasted pretty good. Fresh ingredients
The fries tho...Ehh
No seasoning and they taste sweet as if they fry a sweet or breakfast item in same oil
They do come free with the sub tho so I guess if you like the taste, just season at home
Overall 4/5
Would order again bc of sandwich size but I'd definitely get a different side like a salad"
The Swamis Club
Choice of Mock or Roasted Turkey, bacon, jack cheese, tomato, lettuce, onions and mayo. All stacked high on three slices of toasted bread.
$19.34
Croissant Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs, mixed cheddar cheese, tomatoes, bacon and mayonnaise. (served with potatoes, fruit or cottage cheese)
$18.36
Eggs Benedict
2 poached eggs on a toasted English muffin, hollandaise sauce and choice of one of the following: spinach, real or mock turkey, real or mock bacon, real ham or avocado. Served with side choice.
$20.21
Acai Bowl
Acai fruit blended w/ apple juice, seasonal berries, bananas, and strawberries with our homemade granola, topped with coconut and local fresh bee pollen.
$16.29
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.
$11.38
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.
$16.04
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$10.58
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.
$5.14
IHOP
4.5
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 32 min
"The Colorado Omelette was so good that I forgot to take a picture. I'm not a pancake person but the Cupcake pancake was the best"
"Salad was warm and lettuce was brown, all hot items were ice cold and a side of hash browns was the smallest side I have ever seen for 6.00 plus. Turkey looked nothing like the photo, didn't even recognize that it was turkey. Very angry and disappointed with this order. Never ordering from this restaurant again!!"
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$22.4
Big Steak Omelette
Your hunger won’t be at steak with this one. Our omelette+ stuffed with steak, hash browns, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes & Cheddar cheese. Served with our salsa.
$22.69
Original Buttermilk Pancakes - (Short Stack)
Gluten-friendly
$10.47
Pork Sausage Links
Gluten-friendly
$5.6
The Meltdown
4.4
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 32 min
"food was great, soda was freash they pack ice in 1 cup and the soda in a different cup. that was amazing made the meal better. my soda wasn't watered-down "
"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.
$15.57
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.
$18.16
Giddy Up Melt
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread.
$13.79
Ferny's Mexican Grill
4.7
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 26 min
"Sausage & Egg Burrito was good, good size and double wrapped like I requested.
Good price compared to other places around."
"We literally order Ferny's at least once per week, and anytime we try a different shop for burritos, beans, and rice, we wish we would have ordered Ferny's. The beans and rice are perfectly cooked and seasoned. We usually each get a Crispy Potato Taco as a starter, and then we have part of a burrito. I get the Pollo Asado Burrito with some additions, and my hubs gets the Chicken Chipotle Burrito. The leftover burrito, Side of Beans, and Side of Rice become a whole second meal! Do not make the mistake of trying another taco shop...Ferny's is the correct answer! "
California Burrito
Grilled steak, sour cream, potato and cheese.
$14.62
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Egg, ham, bacon, sausage, potato and cheese.
$7.85
Large Drink
Guacamole, cilantro and onion.
$4.15
Big Breakfast Burrito
Egg, bacon, potato and cheese.
$12.5
Taco Bell
4.3
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 24 min
"The Crunchy Taco Supreme® was extra fresh and tasty tonight! All the sauces were included too as ordered. Very pleased with my order this evening!"
"I was told my order was ready at 4:55pm after I placed my order at 440pm. I went to the restaurant and they hadn't even started on my order and I had to wait almost 20 minutes later for my food.
Once i got my food, it tasted bad, the potatoes Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes unfortunately were hard and stuck together.
The Enchirito® had a horrible flavor and was overdone in sauce. the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza just didn't smell good and the Pink Passionfruit Refresca Freeze was semi melting when I received it"
Grilled Cheese Burrito
A warm flour tortilla with seasoned beef, warm Nacho Cheese sauce, seasoned rice, crunchy fiesta strips, Creamy Chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella, pepperjack, and cheddar cheeses with even more cheese grilled on the top. (690 cal.)
$7.5
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.)
$5.97
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
Sombrero Mexican Food
4.3
(8k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 26 min
$6 off on $40+
"So good, and incredible size! I couldn't eat all of either one."
"Food was inedible because it was cold and disgusting. There was so much guacamole in the Cheese Quesadilla that it fell out all over the place and the 4 Rolled Tacos was covered in flakey cheese and had a chalky texture and taste. The Side Rice 8oz was good. I will not recommend this place and will not be back."
Deluxe Breakfast Burrito
Choice of protein, egg, potato and cheese
$12.45
Pepsi Fountain Drink - Large
Click to select your crisp and refreshing Pepsi fountain drink.
$4.55
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Slow cooked refried beans and shredded cheddar cheese
$8.97
Churros
Plain, cream or strawberry.
$3.29
The Lunch Box Cafe Deli - 8751 La Mesa Boulevard
4.8
(70+)$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 32 min
$5 off on $40+
"Fresh, tasty, good portion, great price"
"I love the lunchbox such great variety of food endless options and always fresh they have great service in store and delivery never fails food is super scrumptious every time and their muffins are the best!! Aswell as big portions!"
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, bacon, avocado, potato & cheese.
$12.54
Pancakes
With bacon, provolone, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo & spicy mustard.
$9.44
Grilled Chicken Breast
Sliced ham, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion & Italian dressing on a grilled french roll.
$16.11
Italian
2 thick slices topped with butter & powdered sugar.
$16.04
Patty's Cafe La Mesa
4.8
(30+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 35 min
"Ordered Carrot cake but got pecan pie instead. Honestly not mad, I love pecan pie but my sister is disappointed because it was supposed to be for her. Lamb and potatoes were BOMB. Also got some free crackers with the soup side and they are delicious."
"the chicken was really tough and they gave me cesar dressing instead o.f blue cheese."
Pork Chops
Thinly sliced and served with Greek salad and pita bread & tzatziki sauce. Delicious Greek specialty cooked on a rotisserie.
$18.95
Rib Eye Steak
Chicken souvlaki, spanakopita, sliced gyro served with Greek salad, rice pilaf, hot pita bread and tzatziki sauce.
$20.95
Gyro Platter
With grilled mushrooms and onions.
$17.95
1/4 Lb. Hamburger
A crisp, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine
$14.4
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