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- FLFromLinSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAwesome. No wait and outstanding promotions and excellent food.More infoBlack Angus Steakhouse - El CajonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• El Cajon / Lakeside•4.6
- OTOpenTable Diner1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI had come here previously for a friends going away party and the was great then I had the seafood enchiladas yummy. So I wanted to bring my daughter since I saw that they had several vegetarian dishes that she might like. The deep-fried cauliflower was amazing and the presentation of the jalapeño and corn lasagna was absolutely beautiful and it tasted just as good!!!!! My daughter said she would definitely be back. Service was impeccable!!!!!! Oh I almost forgot the apple cake was delicious!!!!!More infoCasa GabrielaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa•4.5
- LDLindaD1 review5.0Dined 6 days agoAre server was excellent. Made us feel important as costumers. Gave us a few laughs.More infoBanbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa•4.6
- VvalariebvipSan Diego •6 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 19, 2023Great food, great service. It was a beautiful day so we enjoyed our brunch outside. The lobster cakes were delicious! We also ordered the bananas foster on pancakes instead of French toast and it was amazingly good.More infoFarmer's Table - La MesaPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• La Mesa•4.3
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Servers were wonderful! They were very kind and patient with us because it was our first time dining here. Food was excellent, good portion sizes and quality for the price. Made the first day of 2023 very enjoyable.More infoBrigantine La MesaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• La Mesa•4.8
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Discover Lakeside
El Cajon and Lakeside are nestled in San Diego's East County and seamlessly blend a down-home country atmosphere with the amenities of a suburban community. Lakeside has several different cuisines and dining atmospheres ranging from outdoor tables to formal white tablecloths. Near the lake, Italian restaurants serve pizza, pasta, and luncheon buffets. Hearty and traditional American cuisine is another option for eating out in Lakeside, with long-standing cafes serving burgers, coffee, and pie. El Cajon, named for the box-like canyon it sits in, offers exotic cuisine choices including themed Halal/Arabic restaurants serving kebab, shwarma, and fresh hummus. Thai food choices in El Cajon include casual lunch options and dining establishments serving extensive menus with Thai curry, noodles, and seafood.
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