Best American Restaurants Nearby in El Cajon
AB’s Philly Steak
4.7
(10+)$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 32 min
Philly Cheesesteak
With Steak.
$15.29
Chicken Philly
Includes Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion.
$13.18
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
4.4
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 25 min
"The chicken was flavorful and juicy! The Mac& cheese thick & creamy, and the biscuits buttery! overall a good meal."
"Always reliable. Tenders are perfectly fried and juicy. Red beans and rice are fantastic, biscuits are never dry at this location."
5Pc Tenders Combo
5 handcrafted tenders complemented by a side, drink and a buttermilk biscuit. Satisfying simplicity.
$20.83
3Pc Tenders Combo
Three pieces of the signature chicken coupled with a tasty side, buttermilk biscuit and a drink. Satisfaction guaranteed.
$18.3
3Pc Signature Chicken Combo
Fries seasoned with authentic Cajun spices, delivering a bold and savory kick.
$18.93
12Pc Mix & Match Wings
Four pieces of that signature chicken goodness served with a side, buttermilk biscuit and a drink. Plenty to savor.
$17.52
Chili's Grill & Bar
4.4
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 31 min
"This burger is still one of my favs and Chili's didn't disappoint with how big the burger was. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and there was plenty of it between the buns. The burger was mouth-watering and satisfied my taste buds. The fries were crispy and Chili's cooked it perfectly. Will order again. By the way, you can share this meal with another. "
"I have ordered several different dishes from here & many times. I keep coming back to get delivery too, as I havent been disappointed yet. My favorite is the crispy chicken sandwich & the queso dip w salsa (comes with a HUGE bag of fresh tortilla chils to heal up & warm quickly in the microwave). I also love their potato soup & more recently the white cheddar mac'n'cheese.
My Mom loves their chicken bacon ranch quesadilla. Everything is prepared well & always hot, fresh and crunchy. The only thing I didnt care for was the corn on the cob as it was a bit overcooked for my liking.
Still 5 stars!
"
Triple Dipper®
Select three appetizers and enjoy! Served with dipping sauces.
$21.22
Oldtimer® Burger W/ Cheese
4 mini burgers with bacon, American cheese, sauteed onions, house-made ranch. Served with fries (add 420 cal).
$16.87
Big Mouth® Bites
Your choice of jalapeño-cheddar smoked sausage, grilled chicken or shrimp with penne in Alfredo sauce, topped with Cajun spices & Parmesan. Served with garlic toast.
$19.26
Cajun Pasta
Chicken tenders tossed in our famous honey-chipotle sauce, served with white cheddar mac & cheese (260 cal), fries (420 cal) & house-made ranch (170 cal).
$21.97
KFC
4.5
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 24 min
"PERFECTION!!!"
"Their 6 pc. Hot & Spicy Wings are so good! The perfect size!!! Super fresh every time!! 10/10 would order again."
3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal
Order online and enjoy 3 pieces of our world-famous fried chicken in your KFC recipe of choice. Includes your choice of 2 sides, a buttery biscuit, and a medium drink. (Cal.: 380-2340)
$17.57
Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni covered in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce. (Cal.: 140-540)
$5.87
Famous Bowl
Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken nuggets and a 3-cheese blend for a savory comfort meal. (Cal.: 590)
$8.97
Famous Bowl Combo
Includes mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet corn, and chicken nuggets, topped with a blend of three shredded cheeses. Includes a medium drink. (Cal.: 590-1020)
$11.77
Burger King
4.2
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 23 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.
$11.37
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.
$15.98
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$10.53
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.
$5.09
Carl's Jr.
4.4
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 26 min
"I love Carl's Jr!!! They fill their zucchini chips all the way to the top not like most places where you get half! Their burgers are always fresh!"
"What happened to the quality at Carl's? The chicken sandwich was just one thin long tender on a round bun. The Famous, usually a favorite, had soggy lettuce and no flavor. The CA classic was like rubber. The only bright side was the zucchini, which is always delcious. So much money for what amounted to junk quality food!"
Soft Drink
Choose from a variety of ice-cold Coca-Cola® fountain beverages.
$4.65
Hand-Scooped Ice-Cream Shakes™
Creamy, hand-scooped ice cream blended with real milk and topped with Whipped Topping. Available in Oreo, Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry.
$7.11
Jalapeño POPPERS® Bites
Crispy, breaded cheddar cheese & jalapeño bites. Served with a side of Buttermilk Ranch dipping sauce.
$6.74
Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger® Combo
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two strips of Cherrywood bacon, two slices of melted American cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ Sauce on a seeded bun. Served with Fries and a Beverage.
$20.42
Buffalo Wild Wings
4.2
(10+)$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 37 min
$7 off on $35+
Newly Added
20 Boneless Wings + Fries
20 boneless wings, handspun in choice of sauce or dry rub, natural-cut French fries
$22.79
Bone-In Wings
Award-winning & authentic Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings.
$26.33
Boneless Wings
Juicy all-white chicken, lightly breaded and perfectly crispy.
$23.36
Ultimate Sampler
Choose 4. Served with four dipping sauces.
$23.5
Denny's
4.3
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 29 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.
$17.17
French Toast Slam®
Served with eggs,* bacon strips and sausage links.
$17.54
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.
$19.17
Wingstop
4.2
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 27 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
$25.22
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$19.2
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
$20.11
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
$22.49
Panda Express
4.5
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 26 min
"The food arrived fresh and hot. The best I've ever gotten from here truly. The chow mein had lots of noodles and less cabbage. Usually it has so much cabbage I can't even eat it. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is they did not include sweet n sour sauce for the rangoons. That infuriates me. I need the sauce. I always think twice about ordering the rangoons because chances are they won't include the sauce. "
"Quality has gone downhill and the cuts of meat being used are less than ideal (the teriyaki chicken was slimy and rubbery, fatty bits in the orange chicken, etc) especially for the cost. Just not worth it anymore."
Plate
Any 1 Side & 2 Entrees
$12.92
Bigger Plate
Any 1 Side & 3 Entrees
$15.15
Bowl
Any 1 Side & 1 Entree
$10.71
Cream Cheese Rangoon
Chicken egg rolls are prepared with a mixture of cabbage, carrots, green onions and marinated chicken wrapped in a thin wonton wrapper and cooked to a golden brown.
$3.38
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.
$22.35
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.
$22.67
Original Buttermilk Pancakes - (Short Stack)
Gluten-friendly
$10.45
Pork Sausage Links
Gluten-friendly
$5.62
Checkers & Rally's
4.3
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 27 min
"Delicious and always on point! Fries are crispy, and sandwiches are always flavorful! Everything in my order was given. "
"funnel cake fries were the best part, not just because they usually ate but because they were fresh. bacc9n on the sandwich was barely cooked. the chicken was chewy like it had been under a heater for the day. the chicken bites were good but only 4 tiny pieces (hardly would be enough for a kid if they weren't hungry and the fries were cold while all the other food was hot. usually, I like Rallys but this was dissapointing"
Fry-Seasoned Monsterella Stix
These hunger-crushing, cheese-loaded mozzarella sticks are tossed with our Famous Seasoned Fries® seasoning and served with a side of marinara sauce.
$4.19
Classic Milkshakes
We all have to make choices. Choose to sip on something a little more indulgent. Our rich, thick, creamy milkshakes come in four flavors, each more delicious than the next.
$5.14
Baconzilla!® Combo
Warning: there will be bacon. Take on these two large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties piled high with four slices of crispy bacon, two slices of American cheese, melted cheddar cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise all served on a toasted bakery-style bun.
$15.27
Big Buford® Combo
The boss of burgers is made for The Fast Foodie with two large hand-seasoned, 100% beef hamburger patties, topped with two slices of melted American cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, a slice of red-ripe tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise all served on a toasted bakery-style bun. Ask for extra napkins.
$14.21
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
4.2
(10k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 37 min
"The Fish NBJ's Brewhouse Blonde® Fish 'N' Chips were so crispy and good! Also they paid attention to the Xtra tartar sauce request.
Clam Chowder was thick but flavorful
House Wedge Salad is also good
BJ's Brewhouse Classic Pizza always good"
"Clam Chowder was good. Strawberry Shortcake Pizooki was not. Had large cookie, large ice cream, dissolved whipped cream because you put it in with the soup, strawberry sauce but not one strawberry. What's going on?"
Pizookie® Trio
Your choice of three mini Pizookies®
$14.29
Chocolate Chunk Pizookie®
each served with a scoop of ice cream
$9.28
Kids' Create-Your-Own-Pasta
Warm, freshly baked chocolate chunk cookie
$9.85
Jumbo Spaghetti And Meatballs
Rich Vanilla Bean ice cream
$25.11
Colimas Mexican Food
4.5
(700+)$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 16 min
"My first time trying this Mexican Restaurant & now it's my FAVORITE! There Carne Asada Burritos are TOP-NOTCH!! Fresh High Quality Seasoned Meat & Fresh Salsa!!! Very FLAVORFUL & DELICIOUS!!!! GREAT PRICE!!!!!"
"Surf & Turf Burrito was as I asked for as I like it as hot as it can be and they put the hottest sauce in it and the Horchata is the perfect drink to pair with the Surf & Turf Burrito. The size is great, got to me quickly and was hot and fresh. I will be ordering this again."
California Burrito
Comes with carne asada, fries, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, and pico.
$14.85
Carne Asada Burrito
Comes with guacamole and pico.
$14.05
Horchata
32 oz.
$4.12
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, French fries, cheese and your choice of ham, bacon or sausage.
$12.18
Epic Wings
4.6
(9k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 28 min
"Always amazing! The 6 pc Chicken Wings Meal wings were a little smaller than usual but tbh that's the economy so it's cool. The veggies are always crunchy and the breadsticks are nice and soft. 10/10 :)"
"I always get the epic chicken and rice bowl, in fact 15 times and it's always been great that's why I reorder. Tonight it wasn't great. The rice was very old tasting, hardly any sweet chili sauce which I love the sauce and less chicken than normal. The sauce was barely over the chicken - I'll order again hoping to have a better bowl because 14 of them have been great. The rice is clumpy and not really edible
I think if it had sauce on it, it would have tasted better. I'm not going to send this to everyone just to the store so they can hopefully tell the cook"
4 pc Tenderloin Meal
Includes 4 tenderloin strips tossed in your choice of sauce, 2 oven-fresh breadsticks, 6 veggie sticks and (1) 2 oz housemade ranch or blue cheese dip.
$14.26
Epic Chicken Fries
Hand-cut fries topped with chicken tossed in your choice of sauce, melted cheese and chipotle ranch.
$14.25
Combo Meal #2 (Epic Fries)
1 oven-fresh breadstick. Baked fresh daily.
$15.52
6 pc Chicken Wings Meal
Hand-cut fries served hot & fresh.
$14.28
The Stand
4.6
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 32 min
"We had heard good things about The Stand but didn't feel like driving, so we ordered via DoorDash. Everything was delicious, even after drive time! I had the Southwest Chicken Sandwich and my husband had the ABC Burger. Both were juicy, flavorful, perfectly cooked meat and perfectly toasted brioche buns. We also devoured an order of Sweet Potato Fries with ranch dressing...again, perfectly cooked. Lastly, we shared a Chocolate Chip Cookie and a Brownie. Both were soft and decadent, and a perfect end to our meal.
It was excellent via DoorDash, and now we can't wait to try dining there as well. Great addition to Santee!"
"I love The Stand's Kids' Burger! It's the perfec size meal for me and I can get a Turkey patty. Cooked to perfection every time! The Stand fries are always perfect never greasy! Thank you for this option! Yummy lunch every time!"
Build-Your-Own Burger
BUILD YOU OWN BURGER! Any of our condiments or garnishes: Free. Loaded Toppings: Additional Charge.
$14.3
Stand Burger
beef patty, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, stand burger sauce (390 cal) on a gourmet brioche bun (+320 cal) **TO CREATE YOUR PERFECT CUSTOM BURGER, ORDER OUR "BUILD YOUR OWN" BURGER**
$12.48
Southwest Chicken Wrap
diced chicken breast, romaine lettuce, corn salsa, cucumber, diced red pepper, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, fresh guacamole, ranch dressing and bbq sauce (750 cal) wrapped in a sun dried tomato tortilla (+235 cal) served with a side of sweet chili aioli (+200 cal)
$13.82
Mac & Cheese
REG (310 cal)/LRG (690 cal)
$5.34
Habit Burger & Grill
4.5
(11k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 28 min
"The Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Char (Burger) was so 😋 delicious & well made. The Ahi Ahi Tuna Filet made exactly as requested as was the Double Char with Cheese . The French Fries didn't hold up well with travel."
"This was my first time here. Kudos for not being scant on the bacon!! BBQ sauce was very good, even used it for my fries. Great portion size. Sadly it was just an ok burger, didn't get a lot of beef flavor and i asked for easy salt on my fries and they were drenched in it. "
Charburger with Cheese
Two freshly chargrilled beef patties, caramelized onions, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, pickles, mayo, and cheese on a toasted bun. Lettuce wrap available.
$9.15
Double Char with Cheese
Includes a side of housemade ranch
$11.56
Tempura Green Beans
Our award-winning burger topped with caramelized onions, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, pickles, and mayo on a toasted bun. Lettuce wrap available. Includes fries and a regular drink.
$5.98
Charburger Meal
Dipping sauce recommended: Ranch & Ketchup
$17.42
Subway
4.5
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 22 min
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$13.11
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$13.42
Grilled Chicken
Tender grilled chicken, Monterey cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$15.23
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$15.94
Pizza Hut
4.6
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 34 min
"The personal pizza was just great. Alsithr chicken nugghr were delicious as well. More than enough for a second meal. Also delivery driver was very professional and courteous. Food was also very fresh, hot and came very quickly. "
"Tasted good. But paying 8 dollars for a singular ounce of Jalapeños and one baby sausage cut into 20 pieces on the whole large pizza is kind of a rip off."
Personal Pan Pizza®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$10.29
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$27.53
Ultimate Hut Bundle
Customize your choice of ANY 2 Medium pizzas on ANY crust with ANY recipe; ANY breadsticks, cheese sticks, or cinnamon sticks; 8 boneless wings & ANY 2 dips. Prices, participation, and availability may vary. Exclusions apply.
$39.9
My Hut Box
Choice of entrée: 2-top. Personal Pan Pizza, full or half melt, or 6 wings. Choice of side: fries or 4 wings. Wings are boneless or bone-in. Melt dipping sauce incl. Addt'l charge for extra cheese/toppings.
$12.23
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
4.5
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 35 min
"The food is amazing. I am always skeptical of BBQ joints but the turkey is moist and Smokey, ribs fall off the bones, brisket is perfectly cooked. The BBQ beans are sweet and compliment the smoke well."
"The 6 Bone-in (Classic) Wings and so freaking good!! Best 3 Meat Plate deal for BBQ. Texas flavor without the California cost."
3 Meat Plate
3 Slow Smoked Meats, 2 Homestyle Sides, & Texas Toast
$24.39
2 Meat Plate
2 Slow-Smoked Meats, 2 Sides, & Texas Toast
$21.5
Big Yellow Cup
Dickey's Famous Big Yellow Cup
$4.04
Brisket
Rubbed with Dickey's Brisket Seasoning & Slow-Smoked
$18.79
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