Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in El Cajon

12 restaurant menus in El Cajon, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Poncho's Mexican Food
Poncho's Mexican Food
88/100 (1126 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Pub
Seafood
Wine Bar
Seafood
Wine Bar
Mexican
Mexican
Fast Food
Bar
Pub
Bar
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
Fast food
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Just came here for lunch for the first time. Had the #2 combination (cheese enchilada and chile rellano) and my spouse had a chile rellano burrito...."
Lori Lewis Hable
"Hubby and I went here for lunch right after they opened. Prices are reasonable, staff very friendly and helpful. The food was totally awesome! We've..."
Denise Ryder Black
"The food was by far the best in rancho San Diego ! We have tried all the others around here and this place wins by a long shot..."
Ryan Meadows
"I have been there 4 times, trying different things each time. Every dish has been excellent! Every dish is better than other places in this area! The..."
Judi Valenta Snow
"This place is the bomb!!! I love their surf and turf fries!!! Sooo delicious. Very clean and friendly staff, definitely a must if you are in the..."
Earl Wilson
"Best Mexican food I've ever had! Been going to Panchos for years! You can't get fish tacos anywhere like you do here! Absolutely AMAZING! Always..."
Taylor Smoot
"The food is so good. There are a lot of options to choose..."
Brandi Holcomb
"Best authentic Mexican food restaurant in rancho!! Menu it's full of amazing..."
Dhabi AlDhabi Herrera
"Great food, and friendly staff. We'll be going..."
Cindy Yeadon Keiser
"Would tell everyone I know, that this spot is legit. Great seating, friendly staff, a few feet away from the main..."
C.c. Fuentes
"Friendly efficient and delicious..."
Ximena Rod
"Excelente lugar, comida fresca y saludable. Buena atención al cliente. Ideal para visitar con la familia. Lo..."
Any Berkis
"Great food. The Campachana is awesome and the establishment is super clean. Great..."
Danny Smoot
"En todo san Diego ay pocos lugares con un buen sason y resetas que te asen chuparte los dedos y este es uno de ellos Ponchos le doy la calificadion..."
Ramon Barragan
"Atendido por Gente conocedora de la Gastronomía Mexicana; Muy recomendable..."
Raul Osuna C
"Don't be discouraged by other posts. This is a family restaurant. The cashiers are getting better training. If you have a problem don't go to the..."
Margaret Gonzales
"Really good Mexican food and a lot of..."
Bonnie Davis
Retreat Pool & Cabanas
85/100 (414 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Pub
American
Bar
Breakfast
Lunch
Fine Dining
Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon
Black Angus Steakhouse - El Cajon
81/100 (3235 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
American
Bar
Steakhouse
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Beef
Side Salad
Grilled Chicken Breasts
Salad
Filet Mignon
Salmon
Salmon Dinner
Whiskey on the Rocks
Sky-High Mud Pie
Campfire Feast Dinner for Two
Filet Mignon
Fried Pickle Chips
Ribs
Wagon Wheel Sampler Platter
Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger
Prime rib
New York Strip Center-Cut
Bread
Montana Mai Tai for 2
Chicken tenders
Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressings
Salmon and Triple Tip
2 Australian Lamb Chops
Loaded Potato Skins
Shrimp
Steak and Lobster
Sit down
American
Bar
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
Press Box Sports Lounge
Press Box Sports Lounge
80/100 (835 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Sliders
Club Sándwich
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Chicken Wings
Mac and Cheese
Tater Tots
Greek Salad with Chicken
Pork Belly Banh MI
Roasted Veggies
Happy Hour Pretzel
Fillet Mignon
Lemon Caper Salmon
Baked Brie
Brussels Sprouts
Sweet Potato Fries
Beer
Ribeye
Taco Tuesdays
Spicy Pineapple Margarita
Pub
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We reserved the VIP room the Champions League Final. There was a discrepancy with reservation but the manager/owner JoAnn fixed the situation and we..."
Paul Wilkes
"Love seeing Johanna is always so friends and makes best Bloody Mary's. She gives the best service!!! We always have the best time there!! Highly..."
Farrah Lozano
"Awesome place. Loved the vibe, the people. The servers, especially Joann! Enjoy myself from 6pm until 10pm. I will be enjoying myself at this place..."
Tammara Perez
"Fantastic beer list, always varied and rotating. Delicious and eclectic bar menu and friendly and attentive bar/wait staff. Management has out of..."
Ashlyn Rebecca Thompson
"Awesome place! And their menu was extensive, affordable and delicious!! Will be sure to return the first chance we get..."
Maricris Dela Roca
"This is my new favorite place . Food is good ! Staff and atmosphere is great ! I have referred others and they also love the ..."
Valerie Gordon
"The staff was great with my father and I. The accommodations were awesome. The private room was a great experience and the food was..."
John Hughes
"Every time I've been here it's been incredible. From the staff to the food, it's just great. You can get a delicious steak, fresh veggies, potatoes,..."
Nathaniel Gibbs
"We come here almost every week. Tuesday’s have become our favorite day as the michelada, margaritas and ceviche are delish! And you can’t beat..."
Irene Carley
"Favorite neighborhood hangout! Lots of tv's to get your sports fix on. There's a large room with a humongous big screen and den like comfy seating..."
Yolanda DeCoud
"It's so amazing in sitting in the place typing this I couldn't wait! This is our first time here and it was for the Mcgregor/Mayweather fight. We..."
Lauren Fritts
"We enjoy it here so much. The new owner and the wait staff are so nice and always treat us so well! Always a good..."
Julie Spierto
"The food is always delicious 😋, And the service is..."
Jim Buck
"Fantastic food, I Loved this place carry or dine, happy hour the..."
Linda Beasley
"This place has lost its mojo but I think it has made the turn back to what it used to be. A new manager and chef seems to have put Press Box back on..."
Jim Dandy
"Very nice service. Clean..."
Kate Smith
"Great Place!. Real good beer selection, great food, real nice atmosphere. Easily the best sports bar in East..."
Dan K
"Love this place! I've been coming here since they opened. The third remodel looks great! Jo-Ann has done a great job with the place. Papa Joe must be..."
Smokey Delicious
"First time eating here and I must say everything was delicious. We went on a Wednesday evening and our wait was about 15 20 minutes. Best mozzarella..."
Vanessa Segura
"Very tasty! Went to watch the fights and enjoy time with friends, service was fast even tho they were busy. Great beer selection, enjoyed the potato..."
Felicia Millen
"My family and I are on vacation in the San Diego area and my daughter reccomend this place from tiktok. It didn't disappoint one bit, great service..."
Leo Getz
"Excellent service and delicious food. Plenty of beer selections. Miss the pure project. Love the indoor outdoor atmosphere upgrade! One of my..."
Sonic and TAILS
"Amazing service everytime,, the food is delicious with my favorite being the fettuccine to the calamari. Craft beer selection on point. Bre also..."
Mary s
"Nice place to hang out with friends. Food has always been good. Wine Wednesday is always a good option, but their beer and cocktail selection is..."
Teresa Martain
Hooley's Public House
Hooley's Public House
79/100 (1078 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Irish
British
Irish
Bar
Pub
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Corned Beef
Fish
Beef
Fish & chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Irish
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food is great and the drinks are cold. It's definitely my kind of place. Everyone is so nice and upbeat. The owner is a down to earth..."
Jerome Haywood
"Love the food and atmosphere plus the beer selection is always great! Scotch eggs are one of my favorite appetizers! The salads are huge and super..."
Lindsay DuBois
"I love the atmosphere in here. The food best in rancho area for sure! Thanks Craig M! Owner and his Dad really put a lot into this pub built with..."
Richard Dowdy
"This place is my new favorite. I'm pretty sure I never had Irish food so good. The corn beef was super tender& the cabbage was very..."
Smith Christopher
"Great food, great beer, great atmosphere, great staff. Seriously, if you don't love Hooley's don't talk to me ever..."
Rob Bowman
"Great local pub. Always an awesome time at Hooley's. The wonderful food, service, drinks and music make this place a favorite for our family...."
Marcy Leon Vukotich
"Pretzel was awesome! Great live music, amazing and friendly..."
Allen Puisis
"Love love love Hooley's! Great beer and awesome food! I've never had a bad..."
Teresa Cruz
"This place is one of my favorite places.. corned beef taco and a pretzel! Done and..."
Jim Bellamy
"Always the best! Great food, great beers and great service! ..."
John Vermillion
"Hosted my graduation dinner here! The service and food was amazing and the cost was extremely..."
Lo De La Ro
"I've been here a few evenings and two brunches. The staff is friendly, accommodating my requests, and it's a fun yet relaxed..."
Susan Mathiowetz Sange
"Awesome food!! Great staff!! Inviting atmosphere!! Love it! In town for 2 weeks , been here 4 times!! Bread pudding to die..."
Sandy Leary
"Had A Great Time. Food was Great . Love that Emergency Exit Band. Will be..."
Richard Palacios
"Fun Pub. Go to the movies next door have a drink or bite to eat befor or after. Fun place with good..."
Hnielsen2
"The jalapeño poppers & Donegal salad were..."
Venita Star
"I've been here several times, food is great and reasonably priced. There Is a restaurant side and a bar side so you can take the..."
Lisa
"Great!. We were looking for lighter fare and found it to be delicious! Not over priced at all! The atmosphere is very authentic, having been to..."
Lindagino
Applebee's
Applebee's
79/100 (1143 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
American
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Went to Applebees on Jamacha last night with my friend for her birthday. Our server was really great and took good care of us. The food was good but..."
Evangelyn
"I use to eat here and it was great. I just started doing some food delivery from here and the customers love it. I'm going to start eating here..."
Jeff Kunu
"This was a terrific food and service experience. The restaurant was clean and orderly. Never rushed, polite service. The Chicken, Shrimp and pasta..."
Richard Tittle
"Good meal. Sat at the bar to avoid the wait for a table. Bartender, Evangelina, was very nice. Recognized that one of our meals wasn't cooked..."
Jackie Sells
"Great place. Over the years there's been really rude people, and a lot of great ones. You know when they're there, just avoid those times. The food..."
Janell S
Nicky Rottens Bar & Burger Joint
Nicky Rottens Bar & Burger Joint
76/100 (401 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burger
Hamburgers
Bar
Pub
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Well worth trying them. My wife and I had been driving past the building since it was under construction, always saying, "We have to try that place."..."
John
"Loved the patio. Came here on a friday great patio, great music great food and great pric es! They had a really fun bad i heard they are there a lot..."
Jeff
"Excellent. Great food, excellent service, good pour on drinks. Had a great..."
Gregory John Hewitt
"Being not a local I met friends there for drinks & appetizers on the famous 1:2 price Wednesday. Was wonderful !!! I'm changing my schedule to become..."
Pam
"This place has live music several nights a week and they start playing pretty early (more places should do this). The food is real casual and pretty..."
Russ
"Amazing. I always get the rib eye ( tasty) which comes with fresh grilled veggies that are seasoned to perfection and mashed potatoes. Would love..."
Victoria Sampson-Diaz
Sycuan Cafe Grill
Sycuan Cafe Grill
75/100 (31 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Contemporary
Pub
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First time here and we thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Rooms were spacious, beds were extremely comfortable and the environment so peacefull. Didn't..."
James Hammer
"Spent 6 nights at this golf resort. It is a great place for a quiet retreat even for non golfers. There were a couple of days during our stay when..."
Rochelle Henry
"I just LOVE this place. It’s so relaxing, comfortable and peaceful … Staff is AMAZING. My son is Autistic and they are aware of his situation and..."
Jeanette Rodriguez
"Don't miss the Red Tail bar. Their dishes are award winning recipes. Amazing presentation, and the quality of food is exceptional. Shout out to Alex..."
Pritpal Panesar
"The room was really good but it was strange because it was not a typical hotel setup. You have to check-in and then walked outside for a short bit to..."
Sriram Gopalan
Junction Steakhouse
Junction Steakhouse
73/100 (1075 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
American
American
Bar
Pub
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
American
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I tried Junction Bar and Grill yesterday for the first time. The prime rib was amazing. I've eaten a lot of prime rib but this one was so tender and..."
Ty Spangler
"I just found out about this bar after living in El Cajon for a year.. I’m so excited I found a new place nearby that serve’s my favorite hard..."
Seneca Mae Ramirez
"Love happy hour. All appetizers 1/2 price and drinks are 1/2 off too. Changed since we were ther years ago an it's a great place to meet people and..."
Claudia Jensen Feliberty
"Great remodel and happy hour!! Just needs better air conditioning!!! Appetizer prices are a bit high, happy hour makes it afordable! Its great thst..."
Jill Kreger
"Well now they added Little Italy, so My husband could have steak and me eggplant parmageon. We also had drinks 1/2 off because it was happy hour. We..."
Jane Van Tieghem
"The Junction is a great place to meet friends in the bar or have dinner in the restaurant. In the bar - Jackie is the best - right..."
Kathy Avery
"San Diego Music Icons Nemesis make their debut Live Wednesday evening November 22nd/Thanksgiving Eve The Junction 777 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA..."
Peter DeLuke Jr
"great service and delicious food Love their m/f burger special until 2! Best chicken wings ever Wed in bar area. Also their lunch specials are..."
Richard Cass
"Really nice place. The beers were very large and the food was excellent. We start with the pulled pork tater tots and Brussel sprouts. We all got..."
Jay Schimke
"Great food, great drinks, great service. Veronica is an awesome server. The cost is slightly less than their competitors near here. This is the 3rd..."
Rodney Davis
"Food is very flavorful and delicious. Everything is perfectly seasoned and I really enjoyed it . my favorite food from here is the Buffalo chicken..."
Pinkprincessdolly
"It was good! We have a great experience, our server (Lina) did a wonderful job she even gave us a complimentary desert. I will definitely come back..."
Shaila Mae Reyes
"Really good i got the grilled fish tacos. Waiter double checked that it said corn tortillas because I have celiac and require a gluten free diet. Cod..."
Kaylee 1864
"Fantastic burgers! Love that they have tots as a side option. Live music some Friday..."
Robby Ticknor (TicknorPhoto)
"Jamme was great! Fantastic service! Great prices! The coconut shrimp and calamari are so so good and don't skip the ahi! I had a giro Sandwich with..."
Austin Hammons
Downtown Cafe
Downtown Cafe
73/100 (1200 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Bar
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Flat bread pizzas are great! Location is great. Service was better one night than the other. Happy hour prices and food was..."
Kate Smith
"Went there with my son to hear live music by Silvermine and had a blast. The nachos were really good! Nice family atmosphere with indoor and outdoor..."
Ian
"It's a beautiful place. The food was good too. A band was playing and it was..."
Eder
"Great food! Had the crab and shrimp enchiladas!! Yum. My friend's got the Bacardi lemon chicken and they said it was awesome. The burgers were cooked..."
Margaret B (Maggie)
"We went there for dinner it was happy hour. The prices were amazing. Love the outdoor seating. The food was delicious. They have a live band on..."
Michele Stuchel
"Steak Fajitas were so good and the Rib eye steak veggies with mash potatoes was so..."
Richard Serrano
"Excellent restaurant with our server Robyn who was on point with her service. She recommended the chicken tacos and they were delicious. The..."
Alonzo Velasco
"Food was really good! Definitely going back. My husband loved his pork..."
Kelcey Karlosky
Applebee's
Applebee's
71/100 (1462 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went for the Cajun Salmon at lunchtime happy hour, no wait for seating and waitress was attentive. Food was good, a consistent place I go to for a..."
Charles Smith
"delicious food and good size. But please put more than 3 pieces of celery on the bounles 🙈🤣And not to mention the..."
Wenddy Mendoza
"Amazing food. Friendly service. Our server Tara b. Did a amazing job. She checked and made sure all was good . I highly recommend Eating here. I..."
Chad Tollard
"I've been eating at this restaurant for a while now. I love the great service, reasonable prices, delicious food, and late hours. Those reasons alone..."
Cassandra Stevens
"Had great friendly service from J.J. She helped suggest some choices, since we had no idea what we wanted. Fast and delicious was our food. 8oz..."
AlohaTink
"Our server David, had fantastic customer service. Very attentive & didn't miss a beat. The food was delicious & cooked exactly as we liked. Overall..."
Jen B.
Elicit Bar & Lounge
Elicit Bar & Lounge
70/100 (29 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Kirin Beer over Looking Dip Club
Miso Soup
Assorted Sushi
Tempura Shrimp
Oyster Platter
Crab Roll
Veggie Roll
Tarte Tatin
California Roll
Protein Roll
Braised Beef Bao Buns
Veggie Bao Buns
Chocolate Come Desert Drink
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Mid-range
"What a great addition to East county. Gaslamp bar with mixologists and great food. Ask bartender Tony to mix you up any drink with your favorite..."
ciaran thornton
"Celebrated my birthday here Whitin minutes of arriving at the casino floor a representative came up to me wishing me happy birthday have me a b'day..."
Paul Le Blanc
"Had a good time, excellent sushi. Went on a Thursday night for “all you can eat sushi”. Didn’t over-order, but was a little disappointed that..."
Gary Burghart