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San Diego’s inland region (east of I-15) is home to hundreds of restaurants offering a wide variety of cuisines. 

Below is an alphabetical listing from A to Z.

Know of a restaurant we missed? Email editor@eastcountymagazine.org.

Also see our guide to East County restaurants offering international cuisine and those specializing American foods, plus our guide to sweets and treats.

Scroll down to view our full list of restaurants in San Diego's inland region.

African Spices (Rolando) African and Somali

Albert's Fresh Mexican Food (La Mesa and Lakeside) – Mexican

Alforon (SDSU College area) – Lebanese and Middle Eastern

Al-Hamdani Sweets (Spring Valley) – Baklava and Middle Eastern sweets

Ali Baba (El Cajon) – Mediterranean

Ali’s Chicken and Waffles (City Heights) – chicken, saffles, sambusas and more

Al Pancho's (Alpine) - Mexican

Alpine Chill  (Alpine) – frozen yogurt

Alpine Taco Shop  (Alpine) - Mexican

Anthony's Fish Grotto  (La Mesa) - seafood

Antica Trattoria  (La Mesa) – Italian

Apple Alley Bakery (Julian) – pies, pastries and lunch items

Applebee’s  (El Cajon and Rancho San Diego) – steaks, bowls, seafood, sandwiches, salads

Antica Trattoria (La Mesa/Lake Murray) - Italian

Aromi Italian Cuisine (La Mesa) - Italian

Aromas of India (La Mesa)—Indian cuisine

Aubrey Rose Tea Room (La Mesa) – traditional English-style tea service with finger

sandwiches, soups, savories, scones and more

Baklava King (Santee) – gourmet Baklava

Banbu Sushi (La Mesa) –Japanese and sushi

Bankhead Mississippi-Style Cooking (Spring Valley) – Southern and soul food

The Barn Bar and Dining (Ramona) – steak, burgers, pizza, salads, and more

Baron Long Bar & Grill  (Viejas Casino and Resort, Alpine) – bar foods, craft beers and cocktails

Basil Thai Bistro  (San Carlos) - Thai

Baskin Robbins  (La Mesa, El Cajon, and Ramona) – ice cream

Bellamy’s Restaurant (Escondido) – California modern cuisine

Ben and Esther’s Vegan and Jewish Deli (Rolando) – vegan Jewish deli

Bighorn Burgers and Shakes (Borrego Springs)- burgers and shakes

Bighorn Fudge Company (Borrego Springs) – fudge candy

Bisbas Restaurant (Rolando) – Somali, African (website coming soon:  https://bisbasrestaurant.com/

BJ’s Brewhouse (La Mesa)

Black Angus Steakhouse (El Cajon) – steak, prime rib, seafood

Black Bear Diner  (El Cajon) – American cuisine

Bleu Boheme  (Kensington) – French cuisine

Bongiovanni’s Italian Restaurant (Alpine) - Italian

Bougie’s Cheese Shop (La Mesa) – cheeses and salamis

Boxing Crab (Roland) – seafood and Cajun

Brody’s Burgers and Beers (Jamul) – burgers, beers, and more

Brother’s Family Restaurant (Allied Gardens)  - American

Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar (La Mesa) – seafood

Broken Yolk (Santee and SDSU College area) – breakfasts

Boll Weevil (Lakeside) – burgers and more

Brother’s Turkish Cuisine (El Cajon) -- Turkish

Bull and Bourbon Steakhouse (Sycuan) steak and seafood

Brew Coffee Spot (La Mesa) – coffee, pastries, lunch foods

Brigantine  (La Mesa) – seafood, steaks, and more

Buckboards BBQ & Brew  (El Cajon) – barbecue

Burma Place (Rancho Bernardo) -Burmese

Burning Beard Brewing Company (El Cajon)- beers, burgers, tri-trip, tacos, and more

Busy B Thai Cafe (El Cajon) -Thai

Café Amor (Spring Valley) Menu – Crepes, sandwiches, bagels ice cream, smoothies

Cali Comfort   (Spring Valley) – barbecue and pub food

California Fish Grill  (El Cajon) – seafood, wraps, Cajun tacos, and more

Campo Café (Campo) - American cuisine

Caribbean Taste (near Skyline)

Carlee's  (Borrego Springs) -American diner

Carmelita’s Mexican Grill and Cantina (Borrego Springs)

Casa de Pico  (La Mesa) - Mexican

Casa Gabriela (La Mesa) - Mexican

Casino Inn  (Alpine) bar and grill

Centifoni’s Restaurant  (La Mesa); American, menu on Facebook   

Chamorro Grill (Grantville/Mission Gorge) – island barbecue

Chandelier Lounge (Jamul) – international healthy food

Chicago Pizza (Santee) - pizza

Chick-Fil-A  (Santee and La Mesa) – chicken

Chicken Charlie’s (Rancho Bernardo) – chicken

China Fun (Rancho Bernardo)

Chiroy’s Café (Casa de Oro/Spring Valley) – American, Mexican and Guatemalan

City Tacos  (La Mesa and other locations) -- Mexican

Cold Stone Creamery  (Rancho San Diego, Santee, and other locations) – ice cream

Collette’s on Grand (Escondido)  farm-to-table, American and French-inspired

Coop’s West Texas BBQ (Lemon Grove) – barbecue

Corner Deli and Pizza (Sycuan Casino Resort)

Coyote Steakhouse  (Borrego Springs) – steak

Crab Pub (SDSU college area) – Cajun seafood

Crafted Greens  (El Cajon) – salads, hot sides, flatbreads

CroBean Bakery (Alpine) French bakery and coffee shop

D'Amato's Pizza (La Mesa) – pizza and Italian food

Danny’s Deli (Jacumba Hot Springs) – sandwiches, pizza and more

Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine (Rancho Bernardo)

D’Carlos (Ramona) – steaks, sandwiches, burgers and more

Del Cerro Pizza and Beer (Del Cerro) – pizzas and beer

A Delight of France (Escondido)- French bistro and bakery

Del’s Hideout (Del Cerro) -- barbecue

Denny's (all locations) -American

Descanso Junction (Descanso) – cowboy classics, frontier favorites, barbecue and more

Di Leone’s Italian Restaurant  (El Cajon) - Italian

Dolci Café Italiano (Rancho San Diego) - Italian

Donato’s Italian Restaurant  (Alpine) – Italian

Dongbu Korean Barbecue (Escondido)

Double Down Grill (Sycuan Casino & Resort, El Cajon) –pub food: sandwiches, burritos and more

Downtown Cafe  (El Cajon) - American

Dream Dinners (La Mesa) made for you

Dudley’s Bakery (Santa Ysabel) – fresh-baked breads, sandwiches, pies

Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burgers (La Mesa) – burgers

Dunkin’ Donuts (Ramona)

D.Z. Akins (La Mesa) - Jewish deli

Eastbound Bar and Grill (Lakeside)

Edible Arrangements  (La Mesa) – fruit arrangements

Einstein Brothers Bagels (Del Cerro, San Carlos, Santee) – bagels, bagel sandwiches

El Pollo Loco (La Mesa and Santee) -- chicken

El Mariachi  (El Cajon) - Mexican

El Torito (La Mesa) -Mexican

Eli’s Peruvian Kitchen (City Heights) – Peruvian

El Veganito (La Mesa/Grossmont Center food court) – Vegan/Mexican

Emerald Chinese Cuisine  (Jamul Casino) -Chinese

Epicurious Social Club (Borrego Springs) – globally inspired comfort foods

Extraordinary Fruits (Spring Valley) – fruits, juices, bowls, smoothies, salads, vegan, tortas and more

Extraordinary Banana Pudding (La Mesa) – hand-crafted puddings

Faridas Somali/East African Cuisine (Euclid)

Farmer's Table (La Mesa) – farm-to-table cuisine

Farmhouse 78  (Ramona) – Farm to table

Fat Ivor’s (Valley Center) – Texas-style barbecue

Fatuma Restaurant (Euclid) African, Somali,  Mediterranean

Filippi's Pizza Grotto  (Jamul, Santee, and other San Diego locations) – Italian

Foster’s Freeze (Allied Gardens and Spring Valley) – ice cream, shakes, burgers, hot dogs

Fox Bistro at La Casa del Zorro (Borrego Springs) -  American; seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, and more

Franca’s Italian Kitchen and Bar (Alpine)

Franco’s Giant Pizza  (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon) - pizza

Frank's Bakery- Gibaldi's Italian Bread (Spring Valley) - bakery

Frank's Pizza Joint (La Mesa) - pizza

Fred S Old-Fashioned Burgers (Alpine) – burgers

French Oven Bakery and Café (Scripps Ranch) -French bakery and cafe

Frida’s Taqueria (Ramona) – Mexican/Tijuana-style tacos

Fruity Loco (Spring Valley) – juices, smoothies, acai bowls, more

Full Metal Burgers (Escondido) – hand-crafted burgers, sandwiches and vegan options

Gaetanos Italian Restaurant  (Spring Valley and Lakeside) - Italian

Giardino Neighborhood Cucina (Lemon Grove) - Italian

Ginger Noodle Bar (Viejas at Alpine) – Asian

Grand Ole BBQ (Flinn Springs/El Cajon) – Texas-style barbecue

Grecian Café (Spring Valley) - Greek

Greek Chicken (El Cajon and Lakeside)  Greek

Greek Gyros (Grossmont Center, La Mesa) - Greek

Grossmont Center restaurants (La Mesa) : The Food Court is closed, but other restaurants are offering takeout and some including Casa de Pico,  Claim Jumper's and Olive Garden, also offer outdoor dining beneath canopies or open-sided tents.

Grove Steakhouse (Viejas in Alpine) -steakhouse

Habit Burger and Grill (El Cajon, La Mesa, and SDSU college area) -- burgers

Hacienda Casa Blanca (El Cajon) - Mexican

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream (Santee) – ice cream

Hangry's Sunset Deli and Pizza  (Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon) – pizza and deli

Happy Time Mediterranean  (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon) – Mediterranean

H Brothers (Escondido) – North American comfort food

Heroes Restaurant and Bar (Santa Ysabel) – wood-fired pizza

Hi Dumplings (Grantville/Mission Gorge) -Chinese

Mike Hess Brewing (Alpine) –Pub foods and craft beers

Miss Donuts (Casa de Oro/Spring Valley) – donuts and coffee

The Hills Pub (La Mesa) -Pub food

Himalayan Restaurant  (La Mesa) – Nepalese and Indian cuisine

Hooleys Irish Pub  (La Mesa and Rancho San Diego)  - Irish

Ho Wan  Noodle Shop (Barona Resort & Casino, Lakeside) - Asian

House of Fortune (Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon)  - Asian

IHOP (La Mesa) – international house of pancakes

I-Que BBQ  (La  Mesa) – barbecue

Island Spice Jamaican (SDSU College area) – Jamaican

Island Style Café (Santee) -- Hawaiian

Italian Cucina (Barona Resort and Casino,Lakeside) - Italian

Izzy's Cafe (El Cajon) barbecue and country-style cooking

Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel Restaurant (Jacumba) – farm-to-table, Mexican, seafood, and more

Janet’s Montana Café (Alpine) – American and Mexican entrees; breakfast and lunch

Jay’s Southern Barbecue (Alpine) – barbecue and soul food

Jeremy’s on the Hill (Wynola/Julian) – farm to table

Jersey Mikes (many locations) – sub sandwiches

Jibaritos de la Isla (Bonita)—Dominican Republic and Puerto Rican

Jimmy’s of Santee (Santee) -- home-cooked American

Johnny B’s  (La Mesa)  -- burgers

Junction Bar and Grill (El Cajon) – burgers, steaks, tacos, pasta and more

Julian Beer Company (Julian) – pizzas, barbecue, salads and more

Julian Café and Bakery (Julian) – American foods and pies

Julian Candy Basket (Julian) – candy store

Julian Grille  (Julian) – California cuisine and timeless dishes

Julian Pie Company (Julian and Wynola) - pies

Julian Tea and Cottage Arts (Julian) – traditional tea service with finger sandwiches, scones, and more, plus seasonal specialties

K&B Bistro (Del Cerro) – sandwiches, tacos, burger, flatbreads, salads and more

Kabul Kabob House (El Cajon) – Afghan cuisine

Kagnan Korean Barbecue (Rancho Bernardo) – Korean barbecue

Kali’s Garden (Julian) – Vegan cuisine, Mexican and Asian options; juices, smoothies

Kawaii Sushi (La Mesa) -Japanese and sushi

Kendall’s Café (Borrego Springs) – American and Mexican

Konnichiwa Sushi (La Mesa) – Sushi bar

Kujo Eats (Rolando) – Filipino

Kunduz Kabob and Pizza (Santee) – Afghan and pizza

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (El Cajon, Escondido, Ramona, SDSU College area)

Lakeside Café and Bakery (Lakeside) – American and Mexican entrees

Lakeside Pho and Grill (Lakeside) – Vietnamese

La Mesa Bistro (La Mesa) – healthy and nutritious foods; breakfast and lunch

Las Pinches Tortas  (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon)  --Mexican

Lemon Grove Bistro and Beer Garden (Lemon Grove) – European cuisine

Lemon Grove Café (Lemon Grove) - Mexican, Greek, and American

Lido’s Italian Foods (Lemon Grove) - Italian

Light Bulb Coffee (La Mesa) – Coffee, sandwiches, wraps

Lilac Heights Bakery (Ramona) home-based bakery

Limoncello Modern Italian (La Mesa) – Italian

Little Roma Italian Restaurant (La Mesa)

Loft 94  (Jamul Casino) – Asian fusion cuisine

 Long Island Mike's  (Spring Valley) - pizza

 Luna Grill  (El Cajon/Rancho San Diego) -Mediterranean

Lunchbox (La Mesa) - American breakfast and lunch

Main Street Donuts and Deli (El Cajon) – sandwiches and donuts

Mal Al Sham (El Cajon) – Syrian cuisine

Mamma Ramona’s Pizzaria (Ramona) – pizza

Mañana’s Mexican Food  (Alpine) -- Mexican

Marechiaro's on Olde Highway 80  (El Cajon/Flinn Springs) – Italian

Marieta’s (Alpine, El Cajon, La Mesa and Santee) - Mexican

Marinade on Main  (Ramona) – Farm to table

Maria Callender’s  (La Mesa) – American foods and pies

Mary’s Donuts (Lakeside)

Mastiff Kitchen (La Mesa) – pizzas, burgers, salads and more

Mediterraneo Italian Bistro & Bar (Alpine)

Memo’s Bagel Café (El Cajon) – bagels, sandwiches, wraps, focaccia, acai bowls, more

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt (La Mesa, El Cajon and Rancho San Diego – frozen yogurt

Miner’s Diner (Julian) -burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, soda fountain

Mom’s Pie House (Julian) – pies

Mona’s Italian Restaurant (Allied Gardens) -Italian

Mystic Grill (La Mesa)-- Mediterranean

Nahrain Fish and Chicken (El Cajon) –traditional grilled and masgoof Iraqi-style fish and chicken

Naturally Desi (Rancho Bernardo) - Indian

New York Giant Pizza  (El Cajon) – pizza

Ney Restaurant (La Mesa) – Iraqi and Middle Eastern

Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant (Santee) -- Italian

Off the 8 Café (Alpine) -- breakfast

Oishi Thai Japanese Cuisine (Rolando) -- Japanese

Olive Garden (La Mesa and Santee)

Omelette Factory (Rancho San Diego and Santee) -- breakfasts

Ottavio’s Italian (Lakeside) – Italian

Outback Steakhouse (El Cajon) - steak

Outpost by Valley Farms (Mt. Laguna) - American

Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant (La Mesa) – Mediterranean

Pablito’s Mexican Bar and Grill (Borrego Springs) -Mexican

Panda Machi  (Alpine) -- Chinese

Panda Express  (La Mesa)  -Chinese

Panya Thai (Escondido) -- Thai

Patty's Cafe (La Mesa) – American and Mexican

Pepper Farm Deli (Santee) – deli sandwiches

Pha Kao Lao Cuisine (SDSU College area) – Laotian

Phileas Fogg’s (Sabre Springs) – British pub - English

Philly Steak Subs (El Cajon) Philly steak sandwiches

Phil's BBQ (Santee)  -- barbecue

Pho Hoa Noodle Shop (SDSU College area) -Vietnamese

Ph’o Minh and Grill  (Spring Valley) -- Vietnamese

Pho Superbowl Vietnamese Cuisine (El Cajon) - Vietnamese

Phra Ram 9   (La Mesa) – Vietnamese

Picante Taqueria (Allied Gardens) - Mexican

Pick Up Stix (La Mesa and Rancho San Diego) -- Chinese

Pietro’s Cucina Italiana  (La Mesa)  - Italian

Pine House Café and Tavern (Mount Laguna) – American, French, and fondue

Pink Buddha (Sycuan Casino & Resort) -- Asian

Pinto Thai  (Ramona) -Thai

Pioneer Barbecue (Fletcher Hills/El Cajon) – Texas-style barbecue

Pizza Hut  (Alpine and La Mesa) – pizza

Plant Power Fast Food (SDSU College area) – meatless burgers, salads, and more

Poke’Ona (Ramona) -- Hawaiian

Poncho’s Mexican Food  (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon) - Mexican

Por Favor  (El Cajon) – Mexican

PR9 Thai Restaurant (La Mesa) - Thai

Press Box Sports Lounge  (Rancho San Diego) – American cuisine

Prime Cut Steak and Seafood  (Jamul Casino) – steak and seafood

Pub at Lake Cuyamaca (Cuyamaca) -soups, sandwiches, burgers, salads, fish and chips, and breakfast foods

Public House (Scripps Ranch) - gastropub

Pupusa’s Express (El Cajon) -- Salvadoran

Purple Mint (City Heights) – Vegan Asian cuisine

Purple Owl Café (Julian) – coffee, crepes, salads, vegan foods

Quecho’s Elevated Mexican Eatery (Julian)

Rachel’s Café and Eatery (Ramona) – farm-to-table

Rainbow Oaks Restaurant (Rainbow) -American

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Lemon Grove and Santee) - chicken

Ramona Café (Ramona)

Ramona Family Naturals Market and Deli  (Ramona) – natural foods deli

Ram’s Hill Restaurant (Borrego Springs) – upscale dining; steak, seafood, chicken, more

Rank & File -  (Sycuan Casino & Resort in El Cajon) – American comfort food

Red Ocotillo (Borrego Springs) -- benedicts, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta

Red Tail Bar and Grill at Singing Hills (El Cajon) -Southern California cuisine

Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant (City Heights) – Ethiopian

Rise Southern Biscuits and Chicken (SDSU College Area)

Riviera Supper Club  (La Mesa) -steakhouse and bar

Roberto’s Taco Shop (Santee)

Rob's Brew Point  (El Cajon) – coffee and pastries

Rodizio’s Brazilian Steakhouse (El Cajon – Brazilian steaks and salad bar

Rolando Garden Kitchen  (Rolando) – farm to table, special events only

Rosarito’s Mexican Food (Lemon Grove) - Mexican

Round Table Pizza (La Mesa and Spring Valley) - pizza

Rubio's Coastal Grill  (Alpine, El Cajon, La Mesa and other locations) – Mexican and California cuisine

Sage Cafe  (Barona Casino in Lakeside) – California cuisine

Sahara Taste of the Middle East (Rancho San Diego) – Middle Eastern

Saigon Star Restaurant (Allied Gardens) -- Vietnamese

Salsa Mexican Food  (Alpine)  - Mexican

Sangucheria Peruvian Street Food (Tierrasanta) - Peruvian

San Pasqual Winery  - (La Mesa) wine tasting, charcuterie

Schwarma Guys (La Mesa) – Middle Eastern

Sheldon’s Service (La Mesa) – Coffee, breakfast and lunch

Shiraz (Rancho Bernardo) – Persian/Iranian cuisine

Signature Thai Cuisine (La Mesa)

Smokey and the Brisket  (La Mesa) - Barbecue

Sombrero’s Mexican Restaurant  (El Cajon and La Mesa) - Mexican

Spacebar Cafe  (La Mesa) -- soups, salads, panini sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, pastries, breakfast items, Spanish style tapas, coffees, juices, smoothies, wine bar

Split Bakehouse (La Mesa) – vegan pastries

Starbucks Coffee  (many locations) – coffee, snacks, sandwiches

Steele 94 Restaurant and Bar – American and Mexican

Steph’s Donut Hole  (Alpine) -donuts

Stir Fresh Mongolian Grill (Rancho Bernardo) -Mongolian

Subway  (Alpine, La Mesa and other locations) – sub sandwiches

Suerte Cantina (Sycuan) - Mexican

Sunrise Deli  (Spring Valley) – delicatessen

Sunshine Pancake House (La Mesa) – pancakes, waffles, crepes, omelets

Surf and Soul (Roland) – seafood and soul food

Surfing Crab (Escondido) – seafood boils, South Carolina-style

Surfrider Pizza (La Mesa) – pizza

Surfside Fish House (Scripps Ranch) – seafood

Su Pan Bakery (El Cajon, Poway and San Marcos) – Mexican cakes and breads

Swami’s Café (La Mesa) – salads, soups, burgers, wraps, sandwiches ,smoothies, juices, breakfast and lunch

Tamarind Thai  (La Mesa) – Thai

Tandoori Vibes (SDSU College area) – Indian

Tarbosh (El Cajon) – Syrian and Mediterranean

Taste of Africa Cuisine (SDSU College area) – Somali / African

Taste of Egypt Café (Grantville) – Egyptian

Taste of Himalayas (El Cajon) - Nepalese

Terramar Mexican Kitchen (Ramona) – Mexican and seafood

Testo Pepesto (El Cajon) - Italian

Texas Roadhouse (El Cajon) – barbecue

Tommy’s Pizza and Subs (Santee) – sub sandwiches and pizza

Tong Sake House (Poway)  - Korean, sushi bar, ramen

Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub  (Jamul Casino) – burgers, brews, sandwiches, pizza, tacos, and more

Tour de Tapas (La Mesa) --  tapas, European bites

The Trails Eatery (San Carlos) – American, breakfast and lunch

Trieu Chao (City Heights) - Cambodian

Trolley Stop Deli (La Mesa) – deli sandwiches

Tropifruit Juice Bar (El Cajon) – juices, sandwiches, bagels, smoothies

Urbane Cafe (El Cajon) – sandwiches, salads, soups

Valley Farms Market - The Shack (Spring Valley) - barbecue, bowls, burritos and breakfasts

Vibes Sushi Bar and Grill (Ramona) – Japanese

Viewpoint Neighborhood Kitchen (Sycuan) – Southern California cuisine

Village Vino (Kensington) – wine bar with tapas, flatbreads, and more

Wei Wei Asian Express  (La Mesa and other locations) - Asian

Woodstock's Pizza (SDSU college area)  -- pizza

Wrap Shack (Santee and El Cajon) – wraps

Yanni’s Bar and Grill (Scripps Ranch) – Northern Mediterranean

Yogurt Mill (La Mesa) – frozen yogurt

Zad, Mediterranean (Spring Valley) -Mediterranean

Zest Wine Bistro (Lemon Grove) – International winds, charcuterie, and tapas

San Diego is home to many immigrants from around the world. As a result, our inland region alone has restaurants specializing in cuisine from over 40 nations on six continents. You can take a culinary tour around the world—without leaving East County!

Below is our directory of internationally-themed restaurants.

AFGHAN

Kabul Kabob House (El Cajon)

Kunduz Kabob and Pizza (Santee)

AFRICAN

African Spices (Rolando) African and Somali

Faridas Somali/East African Cuisine (Euclid)

Fatuma Restaurant (Euclid) African, Somali,  Mediterranean

Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant (City Heights)

Taste of Africa Cuisine (SDSU College area)

Taste of Egypt Café (Grantville)

AMERICAN

For our separate guide to local restaurants specializing in American cuisine, click here.

ASIAN

House of Fortune (Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon)

Ho Wan  Noodle Shop (Barona Resort & Casino, Lakeside) - Asian

Loft 94  (Jamul Casino) – Asian fusion cuisine

Pink Buddha (Sycuan Casino & Resort)

Ginger Noodle Bar (Viejas at Alpine)

Wei Wei Asian Express  (La Mesa and other locations)

AUSTRALIAN

Outback Steakhouse (El Cajon)

BRAZIILIAN

Rodizio’s Brazilian Steakhouse (El Cajon)

BRITISH - ENGLISH

Aubrey Rose Tea Room (La Mesa) – traditional English-style tea service with finger sandwiches, soups, savories, scones and more

Julian Tea and Cottage Arts (Julian) – traditional English-style tea service with finger sandwiches, scones, and more, plus seasonal specialties

Phileas Fogg’s (Sabre Springs) – British pub/English

BURMESE

Burma Place (Rancho Bernardo)

CAMBODIAN

Trieu Chao (City Heights)

CHINESE

China Fun (Rancho Bernardo)

Emerald Chinese Cuisine  (Jamul Casino)

Hi Dumplings (Grantville/Mission Gorge)

Panda Machi  (Alpine)

Panda Express  (La Mesa) 

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Jibaritos de la Isla (Bonita)—Dominican Republic and Puerto Rican

EGYPTIAN

Taste of Egypt Café (Grantville)

ETHIOPIAN

Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant (City Heights)

EUROPEAN

Lemon Grove Bistro and Beer Garden (Lemon Grove)

Tour de Tapas (La Mesa)

FILIPINO

Chamorro Grill (Grantville/Mission Gorge) – island barbecue with dishes from the Philippines as well as Hawaii and Guam

Kujo Eats (Rolando)

FRENCH

Bleu Boheme  (Kensington) – French cuisine

Café Amor (Spring Valley) Menu – crepes and more

A Delight of France (Escondido) -French bakery and bistro

French Oven Bakery and Café (Scripps Ranch) -French bakery and cafe

Pine House Café and Tavern (Mount Laguna) –French, fondue and American

Tour de Tapas (La Mesa) – Tapas, small plates and desserts from Spain, France and Italy

GERMAN

Marisco’s German Seafood (City Heights) – German seafood

GREEK

Grecian Café (Spring Valley)

Greek Chicken (El Cajon and Lakeside) 

Greek Gyros (Grossmont Center, La Mesa)

Yanni’s Bar and Grill (Scripps Ranch)

GUATEMALAN

Chiroy’s Café (Casa de Oro/Spring Valley) – Guatemalan, Mexican and American

INDIAN

Aromas of India (La Mesa)

Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine (Rancho Bernardo)

Naturally Desi (Rancho Bernardo)

Tandoori Vibes (SDSU College area)

INTERNATIONAL

Chandelier Lounge (Jamul) – international healthy food

Epicurious Social Club (Borrego Springs) – globally inspired comfort foods

IRAQI

Ali Baba (El Cajon)

Nahrain Fish and Chicken (El Cajon) –traditional grilled and masgoof Iraqi-style fish and chicken

Ney Restaurant (La Mesa) –Iraqi and Middle Eastern

Sahara Taste of the Middle East (Rancho San Diego) – Middle Eastern and Iraqi

Zad, Mediterranean (Spring Valley)

IRISH

Hooleys Irish Pub  (La Mesa and Rancho San Diego) 

ITALIAN

Antica Trattoria  (La Mesa)

Aromi Italian Cuisine (La Mesa)

Bongiovanni’s Italian Restaurant (Alpine)

Di Leone’s Italian Restaurant  (El Cajon)

Dolci Café Italiano (Rancho San Diego)

Donato’s Italian Restaurant  (Alpine)

Filippi's Pizza Grotto  (Jamul, Santee, and other San Diego locations)

Franca’s Italian Kitchen and Bar (Alpine)

Gaetanos Italian Restaurant  (Spring Valley and Lakeside)

Giardino Neighborhood Cucina (Lemon Grove)

Italian Cucina (Barona Resort and Casino, Lakeside)

Lido’s Italian Foods (Lemon Grove)

Limoncello Modern Italian (La Mesa)

Little Roma Italian Restaurant (La Mesa)

Marechiaro's on Olde Highway 80  (El Cajon/Flinn Springs)

Mediterraneo Italian Bistro & Bar (Alpine)

Mona’s Italian Restaurant (Allied Gardens)

Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant (Santee) -- Italian

Olive Garden (La Mesa and Santee)

Ottavio’s Italian (Lakeside)

Pietro’s Cucina Italiana  (La Mesa) 

Testo Pepesto (El Cajon)

ITALIAN—PIZZA

Chicago Pizza (Santee) – pizza

Corner Deli and Pizza (Sycuan Casino Resort)

D'Amato's Pizza (La Mesa) – pizza and Italian food

Del Cerro Pizza and Beer (Del Cerro) – pizza and beer

Filippi's Pizza Grotto  (Jamul, Santee, and other San Diego locations) - Italian

Franco’s Giant Pizza  (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon) - pizza

Frank's Pizza Joint (La Mesa) – pizza

Heroes Restaurant and Bar (Santa Ysabel) – wood-fired pizza

Long Island Mike's  (Spring Valley) – pizza

Mamma Ramona’s Pizzaria (Ramona) – pizza

New York Giant Pizza  (El Cajon) – pizza

Pizza Hut  (Alpine and La Mesa) – pizza

Round Table Pizza (La Mesa and Spring Valley) – pizza

Surfrider Pizza (La Mesa) – pizza

Tommy’s Pizza and Subs (Santee) – sub sandwiches and pizza

Woodstock's Pizza (SDSU college area)  -- pizza

JAMAICAN

Island Spice Jamaican (SDSU College area)

Caribbean Taste (near Skyline)

JAPANESE AND SUSHI

Banbu Sushi (La Mesa) –Japanese and sushi

Kawaii Sushi (La Mesa) -Japanese and sushi

Oishi Thai Japanese Cuisine (Rolando)

Vibes Sushi Bar and Grill (Ramona)

KOREAN

Dongbu Korean Barbecue (Escondido)

Kagnan Korean Barbecue (Rancho Bernardo)

Tong Sake House (Poway)

LAOTIAN

Pha Kao Lao Cuisine (SDSU College area)

LEBANESE

Alforon (SDSU College area) – Lebanese and Middle Eastern

MEDITERRANEAN

Ali Baba (El Cajon)

Happy Time Mediterranean  (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon)

Luna Grill  (El Cajon/Rancho San Diego) -Mediterranean

Mystic Grill (La Mesa) -Mediterranean

Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant (La Mesa) – Mediterranean

Tarbosh (El Cajon) – Syrian and Mediterranean

Yanni’s Bar and Grill (Scripps Ranch) – Northern Mediterranean

Zad, Mediterranean (Spring Valley) - Mediterranean

MEXICAN

Al Pancho's (Alpine)

Albert's Fresh Mexican Food (La Mesa and Lakeside)

Alpine Taco Shop  (Alpine)

Carmelita’s Mexican Grill and Cantina (Borrego Springs)

Casa de Pico  (La Mesa)

Frida’s Taqueria (Ramona)

Casa Gabriela (La Mesa)

City Tacos  (La Mesa and other locations)

El Mariachi  (El Cajon)

El Torito (La Mesa)

Hacienda Casa Blanca (El Cajon)

Las Pinches Tortas  (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon) 

Mañana’s Mexican Food  (Alpine)

Marieta’s (Alpine, El Cajon, La Mesa and Santee)

Pablito’s Mexican Bar and Grill (Borrego Springs)

Picante Taqueria (Allied Gardens)

Poncho’s Mexican Food  (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon)

Por Favor  (El Cajon)

Quecho’s Elevated Mexican Eatery (Julian)

Roberto’s Taco Shop (Santee)

Rosarito’s Mexican Food (Lemon Grove)

Rubio's Coastal Grill  (Alpine, El Cajon, La Mesa and other locations)

Salsa Mexican Food  (Alpine) 

Sombrero’s Mexican Restaurant  (El Cajon and La Mesa)

Suerte Cantina (Sycuan)

Terramar Mexican Kitchen (Ramona)

MIDDLE EASTERN

Ali Baba (El Cajon)

Alforon (SDSU College area) – Lebanese and Middle Eastern

Happy Time Mediterranean  (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon)

Luna Grill  (El Cajon/Rancho San Diego) -Mediterranean

Ney Restaurant (La Mesa)

Sahara Taste of the Middle East (Rancho San Diego)

Schwarma Guys (La Mesa) – Middle Eastern

Tarbosh (El Cajon) – Syrian and Mediterranean

Zad, Mediterranean (Spring Valley)

MONGOLIAN

Stir Fresh Mongolian Grill (Rancho Bernardo)

NEPALESE

Himalayan Restaurant  (La Mesa) - Nepalese and Indian

Taste of the Himalayas (El Cajon) – Nepalese

PERSIAN (IRANIAN)

Shiraz (Rancho Bernardo) – Persian/Iranian cuisine

PERUVIAN

Eli’s Peruvian Kitchen (City Heights)  

Sangucheria Peruvian Street Food (Tierrasanta)

SALVADORAN

Pupusa’s Express (El Cajon)

SOMALI

African Spices (Rolando) African and Somali

Bisbas Restaurant (Rolando) – Somali, African (website coming soon at https://bisbasrestaurant.com/

Faridas Somali/East African Cuisine (Euclid) -Somali, East African

Fatuma Restaurant (Euclid) African, Somali,  Mediterranean

Taste of Africa Cuisine (SDSU College area)

SPAIN

Tour de Tapas (La Mesa) – Tapas, small plates and desserts from Spain, France and Italy

SYRIAN

Mal Al Sham (El Cajon)

Tarbosh (El Cajon) – Syrian and Mediterranean

THAI

Basil Thai Bistro  (San Carlos)

Busy B Thai Cafe (El Cajon)

Panya Thai (Escondido)

Pinto Thai  (Ramona)

PR9 Thai Restaurant (La Mesa)

Signature Thai Cuisine (La Mesa)

Tamarind Thai  (La Mesa)

TURKISH

Brother’s Turkish Cuisine (El Cajon)

Finjan Shop and Café (El Cajon)

VIETNAMESE

Lakeside Pho and Grill (Lakeside)

Pho Hoa Noodle Shop (SDSU College area)

Ph’o Minh and Grill  (Spring Valley)

Phra Ram 9   (La Mesa)

Pho Superbowl Vietnamese Cuisine (El Cajon)

Saigon Star Restaurant (Allied Gardens)

Looking to chow down on an all-American burger, steak, or seafood dinner?  Or savor regional cuisine such as Cajun, Southern, soul food, California cuisine, or Texas-style barbecue?

Perhaps you’re hankering for health food, jarm-to-table fresh meals, or vegan options.  Or you're craving a sub sandwich or Jewish deli.  You can even sample exotic foods from Hawaii or U.S. territories including Guam and Puerto Rico—all in San Diego’s East County!

Our guide below lists many delicious options, arranged alphabetically by category.  Note:  Many of these eateries also offer options beyond American. Click each link to view full menus.

American-general

Applebee’s  (El Cajon and Rancho San Diego) – steaks, bowls, seafood, sandwiches, salads

Centifoni’s Restaurant  (La Mesa) –sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads and more

Denny's (all locations) -American-style breakfasts, lunches and dinners

D’Carlos (Ramona) – steaks, sandwiches, burgers and more

Descanso Junction (Descanso) – cowboy classics, frontier favorites, barbecue and more

Fox Bistro at La Casa del Zorro (Borrego Springs) -  seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, and more

H Brothers (Escondido) – North American comfort food

Jimmy’s of Santee (Santee) -- home-cooked American such as chicken pot pies, country-fried steak, prime rib, and meatloaf

Maria Callender’s  (La Mesa) – American foods and pies

Mastiff Kitchen (La Mesa) -  burgers, salads, flatbread pizza and more

Outpost by Valley Farms (Mt. Laguna) – Burgers, barbecue, and more

 Pine House Café and Tavern (Mount Laguna) – American, French, and fondue

Rainbow Oaks Restaurant (Rainbow) -American foods in a historic rustic setting

Ram’s Hill Restaurant (Borrego Springs) – upscale dining; steak, seafood, burgers, chicken, and more

Rank & File -  (Sycuan Casino & Resort in El Cajon) – American comfort food

Red Ocotillo (Borrego Springs) -- benedicts, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta

The Trails Eatery (San Carlos) – American, breakfast and lunch

Bagels

Einstein Brothers Bagels (Del Cerro, San Carlos, Santee) – bagels, bagel sandwiches

Gold Coast Bagel (La Mesa/Lake Murray) – bagels and bagel sandwiches

Golden Bagel Café (El Cajon/Fletcher Hills) – bagels and bagel sandwiches

Memo’s Bagel Café (El Cajon) – bagels, sandwiches, wraps, focaccia, acai bowls, more

Barbecue

Buckboards BBQ & Brew  (El Cajon) – Santa Maria-style barbecue

Cali Comfort   (Spring Valley) – barbecue and pub food

Chamorro Grill (Grantville/Mission Gorge) – island barbecue with dishes from Hawaii, Guam and more

Coop’s West Texas BBQ (Lemon Grove) – Texas barbecue

Del’s Hideout (Del Cerro) – Texas-style slow-cooked barbecue

Descanso Junction (Descanso) – cowboy classics, frontier favorites, barbecue and more

Fat Ivor’s (Valley Center) – Texas-style barbecue

Grand Ole BBQ (Flinn Springs/El Cajon) – Texas-style barbecue

I-Que BBQ  (La  Mesa) – barbecue ribs, burgers, hot links andmore

Jay’s Southern Barbecue (Alpine) – Southern-style barbecue and soul food

L & L Hawaiian Barbecue (Ramona)

Phil's BBQ (Santee)  -- mesquite-brilled barbecue

Pioneer Barbecue (Fletcher Hills/El Cajon) -Texas-style barbecue

Smokey and the Brisket  (La Mesa) - Barbecue

Texas Roadhouse (El Cajon) – barbecue

Valley Farms Market - The Shack (Spring Valley) - barbecue, bowls, burritos and breakfasts

Breakfasts

Broken Yolk (Santee and SDSU College area)

International House of Pancakes (IHOP) (La Mesa)

Omelette Factory (Rancho San Diego and Santee)

Original Pancake House (Poway)

Sunshine Pancake House (La Mesa)

Breweries serving food

BJ’s Brewhouse (La Mesa)

Burning Beard Brewing Company (El Cajon)- beers, burgers, tri-trip, tacos, and more

Julian Beer Company (Julian) – pizzas, barbecue, salads and more

Mike Hess Brewing (Alpine) –Pub foods and craft beers

Burgers

Bighorn Burgers and Shakes (Borrego Springs)- burgers and shakes

Boll Weevil (Lakeside) – steer burgers, veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches

Brody’s Burgers and Beers (Jamul) – burgers, beers and more

Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burgers (La Mesa) – Oklahoma-style onion burgers

Full Metal Burgers (Escondido) – hand-crafted burgers, sandwiches and vegan options

Habit Burger and Grill (El Cajon, La Mesa, and SDSU college area) --charburgers

Johnny B’s  (La Mesa)  -- burgers and brews

Cafes and diners

Black Bear Diner  (El Cajon) – American cuisine

Brother’s Family Diner (Del Cerro) 

Campo Café (Campo) - American cuisine

Carlee's  (Borrego Springs) -American diner

Downtown Cafe  (El Cajon) – American

Izzy's Cafe (El Cajon) barbecue and country-style cooking

Kendall’s Café (Borrego Springs) – American and Mexican

Lakeside Café and Bakery (Lakeside) – American and Mexican entrees

Lemon Grove Café (Lemon Grove) - Mexican, Greek, and American

Lunchbox (La Mesa) - American breakfast and lunch

Julian Café and Bakery (Julian) – American foods and pies

Memo’s Bagel Café (El Cajon) – bagels, sandwiches, wraps, focaccia, acai bowls, more

Miner’s Diner (Julian) -burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, soda fountain

Patty's Cafe (La Mesa) – American and Mexican

Janet’s Montana Café (Alpine) – American and Mexican entrees; breakfast and lunch

Off the 8 Café (Alpine) -- breakfast

Rachel’s Café and Eatery (Ramona)

Ramona Café (Ramona)

Sheldon’s Service (La Mesa) – Coffee, breakfast and lunch

Steele 94 Restaurant and Bar – roadhouse serving American and Mexican

Urbane Cafe (El Cajon) – sandwiches, salads, soups

California Cuisine

Bellamy’s Restaurant (Escondido) – California modern cuisine

Julian Grille  (Julian) – California cuisine and timeless dishes

Sage Cafe  (Barona Casino in Lakeside) – California cuisine

Viewpoint Neighborhood Kitchen (Sycuan) – Southern California cuisine

Cajun

Boxing Crab (Roland) – seafood and Cajun

Crab Pub (SDSU college area) – Cajun seafood

Cheeses

Bougie’s Cheese Shop (La Mesa) – cheeses and salamis

Chicken

Ali’s Chicken and Waffles (City Heights)

Chick-Fil-A  (La Mesa and Santee)

Chicken Charlie’s (Rancho Bernardo) - chicken

El Pollo Loco (La Mesa and Santee)

Greek Chicken (El Cajon and Lakeside) 

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Lemon Grove and Santee) – chicken

Coffee shops

See our guide here:  https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/where-get-good-cup-coffee-east-county

Delis 

Ben and Esther’s Vegan and Jewish Deli (Rolando

Corner Deli and Pizza (Sycuan Casino Resort)

Danny’s Deli (Jacumba Hot Springs) – sandwiches, pizza and more

D.Z. Akins (La Mesa)

Hangry's Sunset Deli and Pizza  (Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon) – pizza and deli

Jersey Mikes (many locations) – sub sandwiches

K&B Bistro (Del Cerro) – sandwiches, tacos, burger, flatbreads, salads and more

Main Street Donuts and Deli (El Cajon)

Pepper Farm Deli (Santee) – deli sandwiches

Philly Steak Subs (El Cajon) Philly steak sandwiches

Ramona Family Naturals Market and Deli  (Ramona) – natural foods deli

Subway  (Alpine, La Mesa and other locations) – sub sandwiches

Sunrise Deli  (Spring Valley) – deli

Tommy’s Pizza and Subs (Santee) – sub sandwiches and pizza

Trolley Stop Deli (La Mesa) – deli sandwiches

Farm to Table

Collette’s on Grand (Escondido)  farm-to-table, American and French-inspired

Farmer's Table (La Mesa) – farm-to-table cuisine

Farmhouse 78  (Ramona) – farm to table

Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel Restaurant (Jacumba Hot Springs) – farm-to-table, Mexican, seafood, and more

Jeremy’s on the Hill (Wynola/Julian) – farm to table

Marinade on Main  (Ramona) – farm to table

Rachel’s Café and Eatery (Ramona) – farm-to-table

Rolando Garden Kitchen  (Rolando) – farm to table, special events only

Fruits and juice bars

Edible Arrangements  (La Mesa) – fruit arrangements

Extraordinary Fruits (Spring Valley) – fruits, juices, bowls, smoothies, salads, vegan, tortas and more

Fruity Loco (Spring Valley) – juices, smoothies, acai bowls, more

Tropifruit Juice Bar (El Cajon) – juices, sandwiches, bagels, smoothies, juice bars, sandwiches

Hawaiian

Island Style Café (Santee) -- Hawaiian

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (El Cajon, Escondido, Ramona, SDSU College area)

Poke’Ona (Ramona) -- Hawaiian (Rancho San Diego) – American cuisine

Healthy foods

Extraordinary Fruits (Spring Valley) – fruits, juices, bowls, smoothies, salads, vegan, tortas and more

Tropifruit Juice Bar (El Cajon) – juices, sandwiches, bagels, smoothies, juice bars, sandwiches

Kali’s Garden (Julian) – Vegan cuisine, Mexican and Asian options; juices, smoothies

La Mesa Bistro (La Mesa) – healthy and nutritious foods; breakfast and lunch

Plant Power Fast Food (SDSU College area) – meatless burgers, salads, and more

Ramona Family Naturals Market and Deli  (Ramona) – natural foods deli

Spacebar Cafe  (La Mesa) -- soups, salads, panini sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, pastries, breakfast items, Spanish style tapas, coffees, juices, smoothies, wine bar

Swami’s Café (La Mesa) – salads, soups, burgers, wraps, sandwiches ,smoothies, juices, breakfast and lunch

Tropifruit Juice Bar (El Cajon) – juices, sandwiches, bagels, smoothies

Jewish deli

Ben and Esther’s Vegan and Jewish Deli (Rolando) – vegan Jewish deli

D.Z. Akins (La Mesa) – traditional Jewish deli

Pubs, Bars, and Taverns serving food

The Barn Bar and Dining (Ramona) – steak, burgers, pizza, salads, and more

Baron Long Bar & Grill  (Viejas Casino and Resort, Alpine) – bar foods, craft beers and cocktails

Casino Inn  (Alpine) bar and grill

Double Down Grill (Sycuan Casino & Resort, El Cajon) –pub food: sandwiches, burritos and more

Eastbound Bar and Grill (Lakeside)

The Hills Pub (La Mesa) -Pub food

Junction Bar and Grill (El Cajon) – burgers, steaks, tacos, pasta and more

Press Box Sports Lounge

Pub at Lake Cuyamaca (Cuyamaca) -soups, sandwiches, burgers, salads, fish and chips, and breakfast foods

Public House (Scripps Ranch) - gastropub

Red Tail Bar and Grill at Singing Hills (El Cajon) -Southern California cuisine

Tony Gwynn's Sports Pub  (Jamul Casino) – burgers, brews, sandwiches, pizza, tacos, and more

Puerto Rican

Jibaritos de la Isla (Bonita)—Puerto Rican

Salads

Crafted Greens  (El Cajon) – salads, hot sides, flatbreads

Seafood

Anthony's Fish Grotto  (La Mesa)

Boxing Crab (Roland) – seafood and Cajun

Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar (La Mesa) - seafood

California Fish Grill  (El Cajon) – seafood, wraps, Cajun tacos, and more

Crab Pub (SDSU college area) – Cajun seafood

Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant (La Mesa) -- Mediterranean

Prime Cut Steak and Seafood  (Jamul Casino) – steak and seafood

Surf and Soul (Roland) – seafood and soul food

Surfing Crab (Escondido) – seafood boils, South Carolina-style

Surfside Fish House (Scripps Ranch) – fresh fish

Terramar Mexican Kitchen (Ramona) -Mexican and seafood

Soul Food and Southern

Bankhead Mississippi-Style Cooking (Spring Valley) – Southern and soul food

Jay’s Southern Barbecue (Alpine) – Southern-style barbecue and soul food

Rise Southern Biscuits and Chicken (SDSU College Area)

Surf and Soul (Rolando) – seafood and soul food

Steak

Black Angus Steakhouse (El Cajon) – steak, prime rib, seafood and more

Bull and Bourbon Steakhouse (Sycuan) steak, seafood and more

Coyote Steakhouse  (Borrego Springs) – steak, chops, seafood and more

Grove Steakhouse (Viejas in Alpine) -steaks, classic and contemporary cuisine

Outback Steakhouse (El Cajon) – steaks, lobster, shrimp, burgrers and more

Prime Cut Steak and Seafood  (Jamul Casino) – steak and seafood

Ram’s Hill Restaurant (Borrego Springs) – upscale dining; steak, seafood, and more

Riviera Supper Club  (La Mesa) -grill-your-own steakhouse and bar

Vegan and vegetarian

El Veganito (La Mesa/Grossmont Center food court) – Vegan/Mexican

Kali’s Garden (Julian) – Vegan cuisine, Mexican and Asian options; juices, smoothies

Plant Power Fast Food (SDSU College area) – meatless burgers, salads, and more

Purple Mint (City Heights) – Vegan Asian cuisine

Purple Owl Café (Julian) – coffee, crepes, salads, vegan foods

Split Bakehouse (La Mesa) – vegan pastries

Wine bars with food

Reds,  Whites and Blues (Ramona)

San Pasqual Winery  - (La Mesa) wine tasting, charcuterie

Spacebar Cafe  (La Mesa) -- soups, salads, panini sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, pastries, breakfast items, Spanish style tapas, coffees, juices, smoothies, wine bar

Village Vino (Kensington) – small bites, charcuterie, salads, flatbreads

Zest Wine Bistro (Lemon Grove) - appetizers, soups, salads and flatbreads

Wraps

Wrap Shack (Santee and El Cajon) -- wraps (Lemon Grove) – International winds, charcuterie, and tapas