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The Box
About El Cajon
El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, located 17 mi (27 km) east of downtown San Diego. The name derives from Rancho El Cajón, which referenced the box-like shape of the surrounding valley. This geography inspired the city's common nickname, "the Box".
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Best Restaurants in El Cajon
81 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Ace New York Giant Pizza Bar & Lounge
Ace New York Giant Pizza Bar & Lounge serves pizza in the Bostonia neighborhood.
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Ahi Sushi & Grill
Ahi Sushi & Grill serves sushi and Japanese cuisine in the Cajon Heights neighborhood.
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Albert's Fresh Mexican Food
Albert's Fresh Mexican Food serves Mexican cuisine in the Hillsdale neighborhood.
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Ali Baba Family Restaurant
Ali Baba Family Restaurant serves Middle Eastern cuisine in the Little Baghdad neighborhood.
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Anny´s Fine Burger
Anny´s Fine Burger serves burgers in the Carlton Hills neighborhood.
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Beach Hut Deli
Beach Hut Deli is a restaurant located in the Jamacha Junction neighborhood.
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Black Bear Diner
Black Bear Diner serves American cuisine in the Cajon Heights neighborhood.
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Broken Yolk Cafe
Broken Yolk Cafe serves breakfast in the Carlton Hills neighborhood.
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Chef China
Chef China serves Chinese cuisine in the Bancroft Point neighborhood.
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China 1968
China 1968 serves Chinese cuisine in the Little Baghdad neighborhood.
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Crafted Greens
Crafted Greens is a restaurant located in the Hillsdale neighborhood.
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Di Leone's Italian Restaurant
Di Leone's Italian Restaurant serves Italian cuisine in the Hillsdale neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in El Cajon
14 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Gillespie Field Café
Gillespie Field Café is a café located in the Carlton Hills neighborhood.
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Memo's Golden Bagel
Memo's Golden Bagel is a café in the Cajon Heights neighborhood. It specializes in bagels.
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The Coffee Corner
The Coffee Corner is a café located in the Carlton Hills neighborhood.
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Chainline Brew Café
Chainline Brew Café is a coffee shop located in the Little Baghdad neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in El Cajon
27 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Main Tap Tavern
Main Tap Tavern is a bar located in the Little Baghdad neighborhood.
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Neon Moon Bar
Located in the Bostonia neighborhood, Neon Moon Bar serves as a local spot for drinks.
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Quarter Deck Inn Cocktails
Quarter Deck Inn Cocktails is a bar located in the Bostonia neighborhood.
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The Hills Pub
The Hills Pub is a bar in the Grossmont neighborhood serving American food, burgers, and Mexican dishes.
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Creative Creature Brewing Company
Creative Creature Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Little Baghdad neighborhood.
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Full Circle Saloon
Full Circle Saloon operates as a bar in the Riverview Farms neighborhood.
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The Blarney Stone Pub
The Blarney Stone Pub operates as a bar in the Bostonia neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in El Cajon
4 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Gillespie Field Annex
Gillespie Field Annex is an attraction located in the Bostonia neighborhood.
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Knox House Museum
Knox House Museum is an attraction located in the Little Baghdad neighborhood.
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Olaf Wieghorst Museum & Western Heritage Center
The Olaf Wieghorst Museum & Western Heritage Center is an attraction located in the Little Baghdad neighborhood.
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Allen Airways Flying Museum
Located in the Carlton Hills, the Allen Airways Flying Museum serves as a local attraction for aviation enthusiasts.
Best Shops in El Cajon
23 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Plato's Closet
Plato's Closet operates as a shop in the Little Baghdad neighborhood.
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The Dressing Room
The Dressing Room is a shop located in the Hillsdale neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in El Cajon
34 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Albert Van Zanten Park
Albert Van Zanten Park is a green space located in the Bostonia neighborhood.
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Cajon Valley Park
Cajon Valley Park is a green space located in the Little Baghdad neighborhood.
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Damon Lane County Park
Damon Lane County Park is a green space located in the Jamacha Junction neighborhood.
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East San Diego County Fairgrounds
Located in Little Baghdad, the East San Diego County Fairgrounds serves as a local park for community gatherings and events.
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Fletcher Hills Open Space
Fletcher Hills Open Space is a park located in the Cajon Heights neighborhood.
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Fletcher Hills Park
Fletcher Hills Park is a green space located in the Cajon Heights neighborhood.
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