Best American Restaurants Nearby in El Cajon
Applebee's Grill & Bar
4.3
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 28 min
"It was so delicious. I will ordering it again soon so I can do a review on tiktok. It was flavorful, yet not over powering. Even though the burber was well done, it was still juicy. The cheese was melted perfectly with the right amount of sauce, and mushrooms. The bacon I ordered on the side truly shined on it's own on the burger, but so did everything else. They all worked well. "
"Great new options good portions for the prices and excellent packaging! Awesome service all the way around. Thank you Applebees. I would order again and again"
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
$13.71
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
A neighborhood favorite. Juicy grilled chicken is served warm on a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with broccoli and rich Alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
$21.88
Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
A sweet and savory take on comfort food, four-cheese penne mac & cheese is topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy chicken tenders tossed in honey pepper sauce. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. (Note: sauce contains bacon and cannot be removed)
$20.72
Boneless Wings
Crispy breaded pieces of tender boneless chicken tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with Bleu cheese or house-made ranch buttermilk ranch dressings and celery.
$18.22
Chili's Grill & Bar
4.4
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 32 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.
$19.27
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
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
McDonald's
4.3
(7k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 21 min
"They are consistent with paying attention to my modification requests (no onions), which is very appreciated. This time the fries were even still super hot :D"
"I ordered a Egg McMuffin® Meal but received a sausage McMuffin meal. I ordered ketchup and received no ketchup. My favorite breakfast item from McDonald is their orange juice however this one was as if they were out, so they put a little in the cup and added water. It was horrible! The side of bacon was two small pieces of a piece of bacon not even a whole piece. So disappointing!"
2 Cheeseburger Meal
2 simple, satisfying classic McDonald’s Cheeseburgers, served with our World Famous Fries® and your choice of a medium McDonald’s soft drink.
$13.18
10 pc. Chicken McNuggets®
Tender, juicy Chicken McNuggets with your favorite dipping sauces.
$7.66
McDouble®
Two 100% pure beef patties seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper. Topped with tangy pickles, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard and a melty slice of American cheese. Wondering what the difference is between a McDouble and a Double Cheeseburger? A slice of cheese!
$5.09
10 pc. Chicken McNuggets® Meal
10 tender and delicious Chicken McNuggets made with all white meat chicken—plus our World Famous Fries and your choice of a medium McDonald’s Drink.
$14.48
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.
$6.75
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
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.
$15.99
Original Chicken Sandwich
Lightly breaded chicken topped with crisp lettuce and creamy mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
$10.54
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
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
4.2
(10k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 38 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®
$14.3
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
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
$25.22
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
$22.5
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
Dave's Hot Chicken
4.6
(12k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.3 mi • 25 min
"They have the best chicken hands down. I tried cheese on my Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries and it was a great choice. 10 out 10 recommend. They cook the food fresh so it is still hot when it arrives."
"The chicken is so good. The seasoning is tasty, the chicken is crispy on the outside moist on the inside. I love the soft bun, the sauce has some sweetness to even out the spice, coleslaw is crisp & fresh and the pickles are the right amount of tang and crunch. Fries are perfect everytime. The portions are generous, this time I ordered 1 slider with fries and it was the perfect amount. Will be ordering again and again."
Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$18.01
Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce
$15.25
Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce & all tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce.
$16.55
Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$12.63
Buffalo Wild Wings
4.3
(10+)$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 39 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
$22.82
Bone-In Wings
Award-winning & authentic Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings.
$26.46
Boneless Wings
Juicy all-white chicken, lightly breaded and perfectly crispy.
$23.69
Ultimate Sampler
Choose 4. Served with four dipping sauces.
$23.47
Wienerschnitzel
4.5
(700+)$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 23 min
Wallet-Friendly
"Your Orange Fanta Float is SO GOOD! Thanks for a Fat Straw!"
"always delicious! looove the Double Chili Cheeseburger, the flavor is on point! The burgers are hefty with a nice portion of chili and cheese. Everything arrived hot and fresh!"
Chili Cheese Dog
A delicious hot dog in a fresh, steamed bun with cheese and topped with Wienerschnitzel's secret recipe Chili Sauce. [contains: wheat, soy, milk, sesame]
$4.2
Mini Corn Dogs
Delicious mini franks covered in signature brown sugar corn batter and deep fried to perfection. [contains: wheat, soy, eggs, milk]
$6.72
Jalapeño Poppers
Golden brown poppers stuffed with diced jalapeños and cheddar cheese. Comes with side of ranch dressing. [contains: wheat, soy, eggs, milk]
$6.7
Chili Cheeseburger
A juicy 1/4 lb 100% USDA all-beef smash burger patty grilled to perfection, topped with Wienerschnitzel's world famous Chili Sauce made from a secret recipe and a slice of American cheese served on a toasted bun. [contains: wheat, soy, milk, sesame]
$4.55
The Stand
4.6
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 31 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
Panda Express
4.4
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 23 min
"So so sooo good always!!! As you can see the refresher is so good I couldnt help myself to drink it before the picture. Always a life saver before I have to head to work."
"Plate had 2 pieces of beef with an abundance of past its expiration broccoli. Bowl had an abundance of rice no true portion just a half portion of entree."
Plate
Any 1 Side & 2 Entrees
$12.18
Bigger Plate
Any 1 Side & 3 Entrees
$14.38
Bowl
Any 1 Side & 1 Entree
$10.1
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.
$3.46
Arby's
4.4
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.0 mi • 23 min
$5 off on $25+
"I get gyro pretty regularly here, which probably seems criminal but firstly its the only place you can snag a gyro early in the day and secondly Arby's gyro game is on point, they have nailed it."
"Bread ws dry, lettuce wilted and spoiling at edges, two teeny tiny tomato slices, and over cooked fries. Sad "
Classic Beef 'n Cheddar
Thinly sliced roast beef with warm cheddar sauce and zesty red ranch sauce on a toasted onion roll. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$13.75
Classic Roast Beef
Thinly sliced roast beef on a toasted sesame seed bun. Served with Arby's or Horsey sauce. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$10.87
Double Roast Beef
Two times the amount of signature roast beef than the Classic Roast Beef on a toasted sesame seed bun. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$14.95
Double Beef 'n Cheddar
Two times the amount of thinly sliced roast beef than the Classic, with warm cheddar sauce and zesty red ranch sauce on a toasted onion roll. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$17.55
El Pollo Loco
4.6
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 24 min
"The food is really fresh and tasty. Chicken is grilled healthy and the
salads are heart friendly.
"
"The Caramel Flan is good. But the chicken the last two times I have ordered is not good. Seems over cooked and not much meat on even the thighs. Definitely inferior chicken. "
Double Chicken Tostada
Tostada shell filled with pinto beans, rice, shredded cheese, fresh pico de gallo salsa, ripe hand-sliced avocado and cool sour cream, all topped with a double portion of fire-grilled chopped chicken. Served with creamy cilantro dressing.
Includes chips and salsa. Dressing, Chips and Salsa not included in calories.
$14.12
Double Chicken Bowl
Double up on a double portion of delicious citrus-marinated chopped chicken on top of authentic pinto beans, rice, cabbage and garnished with sour cream, shredded jack cheese, avocado slices and pico de gallo salsa.
Includes chips and salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.
$13.41
4pc Half Chicken Meal
4 pieces of fire-grilled chicken with choice of 2 small sides and tortillas. Includes chips and salsa. Chips and Salsa not included in calories.
$14.72
Subway
4.4
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 28 min
"Theses footlong went down with appreciation , havent order subway in a min. Mike jersey fell off after tasting this "
"Horrible. Both sandwiches were HORRIBLE. Apparently they use the stalest bread if you ask for it toasted. And the SMASHED meatball sandwich with 3 meatballs and literally nothing else was a real treat. This store used to be EXCELLENT. I'm not sure what happened, but huge loss. "
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.46
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$12.83
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.33
Meatball
Meatballs, marinara sauce, provolone cheese & parmesan cheese served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.64
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