Best American Restaurants Nearby in El Cajon
IHOP
4.5
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 31 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.
$22.36
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.
$22.68
Original Buttermilk Pancakes - (Short Stack)
Gluten-friendly
$10.45
Pork Sausage Links
Gluten-friendly
$5.62
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!! "
"I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and brown gravy with a side of white cheddar macaroni and cheese. The meatloaf had a good flavor and firm but not dry texture. It came with crispy onions on top and the classic ketchupy glaze. The potatoes were just mashed redskin potatoes nothing stood out but that's what I was looking for just a basic anywhere USA classic meatloaf dinner. It didn't disappoint. Would order again if I'm feeling a comfort meal and don't want to use the oven in the heat. It scratched that itch and the portions are large. I made two meals out of it. Corn muffin was nice and slightly sweet and moist also"
Bear's Choice
Your choice…you make it just right!
$17.85
Thick-Cut Smoked Bacon
4 slices
$7.22
The Grizz
2 sweet cream pancakes, 3 eggs*, 2 slices of bacon, 2 sausage links & a ham steak, served with your choice of potato.
$22.7
Biscuits & Gravy
Served with 3 eggs, strip-cut hash browns, country red potatoes OR fresh fruit & 2 housemade biscuits.
$8.35
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.
$11.37
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.
$16
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
Omelette Factory - Santee
4.5
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 27 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."
"You left a big chunk of shell on one of the hard boiled eggs. Good thing I inspect my food first before eating. And both pieces of pineapple in the fruit salad were rotten. You are the most inconsistent restaurant of all the ones I order from."
The Factory Omelette
Build your own omelette with up to four items
$23.81
Classic Egg Breakfast
Smothered with country gravy anci served with two eggs any style
$17.28
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
Our delicious hash with two eggs any style
$23.89
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, hash browns, and choose with choice of one meat bacon, sausage or ham
$24.73
Ferny's Mexican Grill
4.7
(6k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.7 mi • 27 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.
$14.6
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Egg, ham, bacon, sausage, potato and cheese.
$7.84
Large Drink
Guacamole, cilantro and onion.
$4.13
Big Breakfast Burrito
Egg, bacon, potato and cheese.
$12.49
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
$12.44
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
$8.96
Churros
Plain, cream or strawberry.
$3.28
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. "
Single Bagel with Shmear
Choose any of our fresh-baked bagels topped with double-whipped cream cheese.
$6.06
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.
$10.73
All-Nighter Egg Sandwich
Cage-free eggs with bacon, American cheese and chipotle mayo on a fresh-baked Cheesy Hash Brown Gourmet bagel. If selected bagel is not available, sandwich will be made on a Plain Bagel.
$11.96
Farmhouse Egg Sandwich
Cage-free eggs with bacon, ham, cheddar cheese and Country Pepper Cream Cheese Shmear on a fresh-baked Cheesy Hash Brown Gourmet bagel. If selected bagel is not available, sandwich will be made on a Plain Bagel.
$12.29
Broken Yolk Cafe
4.4
(700+)$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 32 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! "
"Cali Breakfast Burrito said it had red salsa and green sauce...NOPE, also asked for red sauce to go with it, but NOPE. Barely any sausage. 90% egg, two slices of Avocado. also, have ordered this before and was JUST the burrito, which was correctly made that time, but this time came with rice and beans...was I supposed to have them last time since I ordered the EXACT SAME THING??? $21.00+? NOT WORTH IT."
American Breakfast
Corn tortilla chips sauteed with red or green sauce. Topped with Jack cheese, two eggs, red onion, cilantr and sour cream.
$21.05
Chilaquiles Bowl
Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, homefries and avocado wrapped in a flour tortilla. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, and salsa fresca.
$23.04
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.
$21.39
Swami's Cafe
4.6
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 33 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.
$19.32
Croissant Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs, mixed cheddar cheese, tomatoes, bacon and mayonnaise. (served with potatoes, fruit or cottage cheese)
$18.34
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.
$20.2
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.
$16.23
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.
$15.55
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.
$18.14
Giddy Up Melt
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread.
$13.78
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.
$15.44
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.
$12.67
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.
$4.54
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
The Burger Den
4.5
(200+)$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 46 min
"All 4 burgers had fresh ingredients, the burgers were well cooked and tasted good. The wavy fries tasted good and there was plenty of them. "
"The quality has really declined. My strawberry shake was half the size of what I ordered last time. Also they took the real strawberries out and now it's a syrup that tastes a bit like medicine."
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$16.57
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$18.01
Vibe with Shrooms Burger
A 100% beef burger with grilled garlic mushrooms & caramelized onions, Swiss cheese and, All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$17.28
Double the Fun Burger
Two 100% beef burgers topped with American cheese, caramelized onions and All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$17.54
Al AZAYEM
4.6
(400+)$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 25 min
"Combo 1 was so delicious, and much more than either my husband or I could finish. Three juice beef skewers, a grilled chicken skewer, and really flavorful rice. We also ordered Samon bread not even sure what it was, and it was fantastic too. So good and such a fantastic price."
"We ordered the Stuffed Chicken , which is delicious whole chicken served on top of rice and noodle combination. Also ordered the Beef Shish Kebab , which is so good.. and the 1/2 Chicken with Rice & Sauces , which was served on top of a yellow rice. The Falafel Plate was good, along with the Iraqi Salad. Everything was so fresh and prepared with care. The portions were so big, and they even included extra in my order- picked and fresh veggies, a soman bread and tomato soup which we dipped in it. THANK YOU! We will order again soon!"
Combo for 1
2 beef kabob, 1 chicken tikka, and 1 chicken kabob with rice.
$20.86
Lamb Shank Dish with Rice & Sauces
Dip made from chickpeas.
$20.97
Beef Kabab with Rice
2 beef kabob, 2 chicken tikka, 2 chicken kabob, 1/2 lbs. Beef shawarma, 1/2 lbs. Chicken shawarma, and 1/2 chicken cream chop rice and stew.
$16.82
Combo for 3
Juicy chicken grilled to perfection with flavorful seasoning.
$58.45
The Breakfast House
4.5
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 29 min
"BEST CHICKEN FRIED STEAK IN EL CAJON. COMPARED TO BIG BEAR AND OTHERS. BEST FLAVOR BEST POTATOS BEST TOAST. I'LL BE BACK!!!"
"I got The Big The Big Breakfast Sandwich with a side of potatoes,it was pretty good. The croissant was crisp, bacon tasty, and plenty of egg. Will definitely order again. "
Biscuit & Gravy
House-made buttermilk biscuit smothered in homemade country gravy served with 2 eggs and choice of 3 applewood bacon or 2 breakfast sausages (links or patties).
$15.99
Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs
1 egg, 1 bacon or sausage, choice of: hash browns, herb potatoes or fruit with toast or small pancake.
$21.31
Kid Combo
Applewood bacon, mired cheddar & Monterey jack cheese, avocado, sautéed onion and tomato.
$7.99
California
Homemade cinnamon roll sliced in half and dipped in cinnamon vanilla egg batter, grilled in orange butter & topped with powdered sugar & real whipped cream.
$17.47
Donut Bros
4.7
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 26 min
"This is the best doughnut shop in the world! My mom and I always get out doughnuts here. They're freshly made and last for days in the fridge. The pink box is a plus for my mom she loves the color. Also, the customer service is awesome. Hands down their doughnuts are way tastier fresher and all-around better than Duncan Doughnuts. We highly highly recommend there just delicious. Thank you doughnut Bros you guys rock 😊"
"The Breakfast Sandwich is huge and easily shared, and not to forget Amazing! Also served with a small side of sriracha. Donuts are good, my only wish is that you could pick the exact donut you want on Door Dash. Cake Donuts don't specify vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate. So I wanted a strawberry but got vanilla. Maple bars are our favorite ordered two Bars just to make sure we got atleast one maple. Definitely my new favorite Breakfast Sandwich place!!! "
Dozen Variety
Vegetarian. a selection of twelve donuts featuring assorted toppings like chocolate glaze with sprinkles, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, and chocolate sprinkles.
$15.83
Half Dozen
Vegetarian. a selection of 6 donuts, typically including varieties such as cake, old-fashioned, and raised donuts, assembled based on current availability.
$9.44
Breakfast Sandwich
Vegetarian. a glazed apple fritter with chunks of apple and a cinnamon-infused dough, offering a sweet and spiced flavor.
$9.26
Apple Fritters
Vegetarian. soft, sweet dough spiraled with cinnamon and sugar, topped with a light glaze.
$2.87
Starbucks
4.7
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 27 min
"My cold brew is so good plus the message in the cup truly made my day."
"My drink looks suspiciously low, like it's missing coffee"
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
First we shake Starbucks® Blonde espresso, brown sugar and cinnamon together, and then top it off with oatmilk and ice for a cool lift to power you through your day.
If Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast is not available, Signature Espresso Roast will be substituted.
$10.34
Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Our signature espresso meets white chocolate sauce, milk and ice, and then is finished off with sweetened whipped cream to create this supreme white chocolate delight.
$9.76
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.
$8.88
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.
$8.94
Santana's Mexican Grill
4.6
(60+)$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 26 min
Carne Asada (Guacamole & Salsa)
Carne asada fries cheese & mexican salsa
$15.73
California Burrito
Comes with cheese, guacamole, sour cream, mexican salsa and cotija cheese
$13.52
Carne Asada
3 eggs, potato, bacon, mexican salsa, cheese.
$18.22
Buenos Dias Burrito FREE ORANGE JUICE!!
Three mini tacos filled with guacamole, topped with onion and cilantro, served in a corn tortilla. (meat, chicken, achiote chicken, adobada, carnitas, tripa and cabeza)
$12.36
Sarita's Mexican Food
4.4
(5k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 33 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
$14.24
5 roll tacos
Beef rolled tacos. Topped with guacamole (mashed avocado), shredded yellow & white cheese.
**Sour cream/ extra toppings optional**
$7.8
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Carne Asada & Shrimp, topped with guacamole (mashed avocado only) & cheese, sour cream, chipotle sauce
$8.73
Sarita's Fries
Beef rolled tacos. Guacamole (mashed avocado), shredded yellow & white cheese only.
**Sour cream/ extra toppings optional**
$18.35
El Compadre Taco Shop
4.3
(4k+)$0 delivery fee • 2.2 mi • 23 min
"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.
$13.95
Horchata
Tasty, refried beans and cheddar cheese wrapped in a 16-inch flour tortilla.
$3.65
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Refreshing fountain drink sodas.
$8.32
Fountain Drink Soda
5 crunchy beef rolled tacos topped with homemade guacamole and shredded cheese, sprinkled with Mexican cotija cheese.
$3.83
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