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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in El Cajon, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant with a 4.6-star rating from 1,466 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Hacienda Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina and Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego. The average rating across all listed restaurants in El Cajon is 4.5 stars from 1,531 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in El Cajon range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
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4.5★
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1,531
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Jun 1, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant
14120 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Hacienda Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
700 N Johnson Ave SteA, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego
110 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Restaurants Rankings in El Cajon, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant14120 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA | 4.6★ | 1,466 |
| #2 | Hacienda Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina700 N Johnson Ave SteA, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | 4.4★ | 2,653 |
| #3 | Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse San Diego110 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | 4.9★ | 1,584 |
| #4 | Black Bear Diner El Cajon1025 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | 4.4★ | 3,027 |
| #5 | Por Favor El Cajon148 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | 4.2★ | 925 |
| #6 | Dolci Cafe Italiano2650 Jamacha Rd #121, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA | 4.5★ | 644 |
| #7 | Buckboard's BBQ & Brew975 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA | 4.6★ | 477 |
| #8 | Texas Roadhouse103 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | 4.4★ | 4,045 |
| #9 | Viewpoint Kitchen + Bar5442 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA | 4.5★ | 32 |
| #10 | Mal Al Sham388 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA | 4.4★ | 2,891 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in El Cajon
Black Bear Diner El Cajon
1025 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Por Favor El Cajon
148 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Dolci Cafe Italiano
2650 Jamacha Rd #121, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA
Buckboard's BBQ & Brew
975 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Texas Roadhouse
103 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Viewpoint Kitchen + Bar
5442 Sycuan Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA
Mal Al Sham
388 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Black Angus Steakhouse
1000 Graves Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Crafted Greens
745 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA
Mr. Shawarma El Cajon
130 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
CRAVE Mediterranean Grill
2654 Jamacha Rd Ste 101, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
390 W Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Janet's Cafe
1696 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
Testo Pepesto Italian Restaurant
221 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
The Palms Restaurant and Banquet Hall
143 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
La Casita's Grill & Seafood
1503 Magnolia Ave # A, El Cajon, CA 92020, USA
Bongiovanni's Italian Restaurant
15244 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
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