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Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(870)Downtown - 2
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Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French / American•4.8(8,823)Downtown - 4
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Price: Expensive•Californian•4.8(2,482)Hillcrest - 5
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Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.7(5,128)Downtown
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Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(7,162)Banker's Hill - 2
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Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.3(816)Little Italy - 3
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Price: Moderate•French American•4.7(2,698)North Park - 4
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Coco Maya
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- RRickVIPSan Diego •2 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoVery enjoyable, less starchy items 👍🏽 very nice! 👍🏽 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽More infoCasa GabrielaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• La Mesa•4.6
- RRodVIPSan Diego •48 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoExcellent food and service! Our server was super friendly and very fast.More infoBlack Angus Steakhouse - El CajonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• El Cajon / Lakeside•4.3
- SPSarahPSan Diego •5 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agolove this place! it's very lively and fun at happy hour but not overwhelmingly so. the outdoor patio is great for catching up with a friendMore infoBrigantine La MesaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• La Mesa•4.8
- DSDonSSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined on Mar 18, 2025Very nice outing and food. Would take family here again.More infoLimoncello La MesaPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Park•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 16, 2025Went here for a date night with my Husband, who really loves Sushi; food was great and our server, Jade was great as well!More infoBanbu Sushi Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• La Mesa•4.7
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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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