Party Time Liquor

518 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019

Courtney W. writes: it's all in the name.  party time has the best deals on liquor and wine in all of el cajon. the guys there are real chill and don't hover over your shoulder asking repetitively if they can help you. they rent out good sized kegs for a very reasonable…

Starbucks Coffee

745 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019

Courtney W. writes: this starbucks is my place of work, but it is also my home away from home. this is an honest review, unbiased.

the staff is fun and energetic and they keep the coffee fresh. it's a great place to relax when life stresses you out, or to get some…

Personal Touch Dining

867 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019

Carol O. writes: definitely not for the high-falutin' gourmet but decent food & quality that won't put you in debt when planning a wedding for 185 (as we did).

we worked w/ kristin and LOVE her.  communication was excellent--email responses were almost always received…

Granite Hills High School
Neighborhood: Granite Hills

1719 E Madison Ave
El Cajon, CA 92019

kaylla h. writes: i love the gurls b-ball team they r the best and r so cool im going there

Tova's Beautique & Wellness Center

2650 Jamacha Rd Ste 145
El Cajon, CA 92019

marcos h. writes: Tova's Beautique and Wellness Center is owned by a very smart, spiritual woman with healing abilities! Her wide variety of services are amazing and relaxing. I have gone in for facials, microdermabrasions and the results have been great:) Her…

Fashion News

2518 Jamacha Rd
#8
El Cajon, CA 92019

Kim M. writes: This store sells young, hip clothes at amazingly low prices. The prices are so low ($3.99-$5.99 per cute fitted t-shirt) that you'd say to yourself, "Who cares if the quality is poor and it doesn't last, it's so inexpensice". However, the quality…

Janet's Cafe

2650 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019

Miss Josephine Z. writes: I've only come here for their homestyle country breakfast and pies.

Adorable little restaurant in Rancho San Diego. The Church's no longer own this location, but almost everything seems untouched except for the prices that went up a little.

* The…

Hooleys Irish Pub

2955 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019

Mark F. writes: We've been here many times since we live in the area. We always have a good time. Last night was no exception. We sat in the bar and were promptly greeted by our friendly waiter. We ordered a few drinks and the taco combo plate. The tacos were great…

Taylor Guitars
Neighborhood: Santee

1980 Gillespie Way
El Cajon, CA 92020

Seymour C. writes: Today we are going to learn how a modern acoustic guitar is made..
*insert discovery channel "How It's Made" theme song*
pla pla pu, pi pu, pi po pop pa..

I don't own a Taylor guitar.
This review is for their Factory Tour.
Very COOL!
Due to the fact that…

El Cotixan No 2
Neighborhood: El Cajon

1021 W Washington Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Dave G. writes: Oh goddamn this place makes good tortas. Their rolled tacos are phenomenal as well. I'm getting hungry just thinking about this place. The carne asada is top notch, and the wet burrito is unstoppable.

El Cotixan Mexican Food No 3
Neighborhood: El Cajon

762 N Johnson Ave Ste 107
El Cajon, CA 92020

Shannon M. writes: I LOVE hole in the wall Mexican food. These guys know their stuff too. Their carne and pollo asada it so tasty. The guacamole is great (Mexican I don't do Californian). Food portions are amazing for the price. I always leave full, happy, and with…

Perry's Cafe
Neighborhood: El Cajon

475 N Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Miss Josephine Z. writes: I thank OJ for discovering Perry's.

My friend OJ [yes, HER name is "OJ"...short for Ojinia"] calls me up for breakfast on a Saturday morning...

OJ: What are you doing?
Me: Nothing, about to make some hummus...
OJ: No, DON'T!
Me: Why?!
OJ: Let's go eat…

Hiram's Guns & Spirits
Neighborhood: El Cajon

660 S Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Dave G. writes: Synergy:  
 
1.  The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.
   
2. Cooperative interaction among groups, especially among the acquired subsidiaries or merged parts…

Por Favor Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Neighborhood: El Cajon

148 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020

Dave G. writes: This is probably the coolest place on Main Street El Cajon, but that's really not saying much. They have a really nice outdoor seating section which makes you forget that your in East County. The food is really good and their margaritas come in giant…

Dollar Tree
Neighborhood: El Cajon

796 Fletcher Parkway
El Cajon, CA 92020

Marisol R. writes: This could be the coolest dollar store I've ever experienced. It reminded me of how great Pic N Save used to be when I was a kid. They had Yardley soap (pure quality), Disney products, beautiful gift bags, just all around great stuff. I took my…

Kahramana Family Restaurant
Neighborhood: El Cajon

401 W Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020

Mari C. writes: el cajon and it's surrounding regions are completely foreign to me. the only thing i really know is that once i had really good thai food in grossmont.

today my boyfriend wanted to find the unarius building, i guess it's in el cajon, and we were…

Kim's Beauty Nails
Neighborhood: El Cajon

338 W Douglas Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Kim M. writes: I almost hate to give away such a secret find because now it may not be so easy to get an appointment! Kim is so great though, she deserves the props. This tiny shop, in a not-so-hot neighborhood, is truly a great find. Kim does a FANTASTIC job at…

Spanky's
Neighborhood: El Cajon

555 El Cajon Blvd
El Cajon, CA 92020

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Spanky's - the name alone is hilarious. You can rent a port-a-potty if needed and other equipment here...

The guys that work here are worthy enough to get on Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs".

5 stars for the fellas that empty out the port-a-potties for…

Mangia Bene Ristorante Italino
Neighborhood: El Cajon

221 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020

Miss Josephine Z. writes: Cute italian decorated restaurant with plentiful seating located in downtown El Cajon off of Main Street. You can hear the instrumental italian music playing while approaching the eatery. This is the type of restaurant to go to when you have a large…

Unarius Academy of Science
Neighborhood: El Cajon

145 S Magnolia Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Cedar T. writes: I am so glad David M. wrote a review on Unarius.  

Unarius is a legend.  Anyone who spent any amount of their child hood in the East county can attest.  Many days after school where spent daring each other to walk upon its premise.  

From the bizaaare…

Jack In the Box Restaurants
Neighborhood: El Cajon

393 W Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020

Dave G. writes: This is the King of Jack in the Box's. Strategically located in the heart of El Cajon right next to the Carousel, now known as the Caddy Shack, this Jack in the Box meets and exceeds all Jack in the Box requirements.

Open 24 hours:                    …

Terry's East

1078 Estes St
El Cajon, CA 92020

Dave G. writes: Terry's East is one of the most underrated bars in El Cajon. Not only do the serve free pizza during happy hour, they are on the same block as one of the few distributors of Mississippi Mud in the region. Come here on a Monday morning for good times.…

Carousel
Neighborhood: El Cajon

351 W Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020

Dave G. writes: The Carousel is possibly the grimiest bar I have ever been to in my life. There is nothing good about this place, except for the fact that it is next door to a Jack-In-The-Box and opens at 6am. That's right, six in the f**king morning, and if you…

Parkway Bowl
Neighborhood: El Cajon

1280 Fletcher Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92020

Serina T. writes: Bowling.... :0) Who would of thought it would be this fun! :) Parkway Bowl is HUGE... with many lanes, an arcade, pool tables, an inside smoking area (who would have thought), food, lounge, etc!  They also have a private room that you can rent out.…

Windy City Beef
Neighborhood: Fletcher Hills

2872 Fletcher Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92020

MaryLou D. writes: Read this and weep!--Windy City Beef is no more, at least not in it's former incarnation.  I stopped by there to have lunch yesterday after a doctor's appointment and the wall where the menu board used to be was a big open space when I walked in.  I…

Rancho Villa's
Neighborhood: El Cajon

2425 Fletcher Pkwy
El Cajon, CA 92020

Alessa S. writes: Remember when it was POncho Villas, and they just painted on tails to make the R and a?  I do.  Sometime after that they started adding peas to their rice.  This place is pretty good.  They have a little chip bar where you can fill up some bags to…

Yellowbird Scrapbooking
Neighborhood: El Cajon

700 N Johnson Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

D B. writes: My name is DB and I am a scrapaholic (and a card-making junkie). It all started when my mom introduced me to it. Does that shock you? You might be surprised at how many of us are introduced, enabled and encouraged by family members and friends. I…

Country Comfort Restaurant & Catering

1255 Avocado Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Dave G. writes: Country Comfort is a salute to The American Dream, a place that goes on serving amazing food without realizing that the American Dream is dead. Open only for breakfast hours, there is usually a decent wait, especially on Sundays, when the Christians…

China Diamond Restaurant

1265 Avocado Ave Ste 108
El Cajon, CA 92020

peggy w. writes: a close friend of mine's family actually owns this restaurant.  their food is a bit americanized for my tastes but when i do get that occasional craving for panda express-esque food I will come here because everything is better here.  honey walnut…

Rancho Valhalla Nursery

1998 Chase Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

thuy s. writes: Don't go to this nursery to get your Christmas tree!!! Especially to have them deliver it. They charge a fee for 40$ and they won't even bring it into the home! When I asked them why, they gave some excuse about liability! They just dropped it in…

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Neighborhood: El Cajon

415 Parkway Plz
El Cajon, CA 92020

Diana D. writes: This place has the best drink EVER.

I don't know what it's called, that matters not.
I will do my best to describe it, order one this week..

It's a blended iced coffee drink (and I'm not even crazy about iced drinks to begin with) in which a CoCo Jo's…

Business Office Outfitters
Neighborhood: El Cajon

1805 John Towers Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Shelly V. writes: Do not buy any office furniture before you check this place out first. BOO's huge wherehouse is chockful of some new but mostly used office furniture. For years (since 1958) they had a store in La Mesa. This new location in El Cajon could swallow the…

Geno's BBQ Catering
Neighborhood: El Cajon

1354 N Magnolia
El Cajon, CA 92020

krista l. writes: Obviously StoneR's tastes are whacked!

Geno's has great food they always will. I love the wipe out (pulled pork sandwich), and geno's melt is mouth watering, and OMG cajon's best is the bomb....... I prefer the spicy and hot sauces......... If you…

Bob Baker Chevrolet Subaru
Neighborhood: El Cajon

900 Arnele Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Dave M. writes: We bought a used Subaru Forester last year from this Bob Baker location and have had nothing but a good experience. We looked for used Foresters and Outbacks online and in person. The guys at the Bob Baker in Mission Valley were high-pressure and…

Batters Box
Neighborhood: Winter Gardens

1224 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021

Alton L. writes: I prefer mechanical arm pitching machines vs. traditional speed wheels. The action on the ball seems more realistic. This place is good for keeping your reaction sharp and to let off some steam!

As we all know (at least hardball players) nothing…

Shelter Pet Partners

P.O. Box 21791
El Cajon, CA 92021

Erin D. writes: these wonderful women provided me with the two happiest additions to my life EVER!!! after four years of living with numerous roommates who didn't want a pet, I finally had a roomie who was willing. so we contacted a friend who fostered cats and she…

The Lively Computer

1283 E Main St
Ste 213
El Cajon, CA 92021

Gary D. writes: It's a sad day for me knowing this wonderdul establishment is soon closing its doors. Since the mid '80s, Lively has been a staple in the San Diego Commodore/Amiga scene and to the very end they would help us Amiga users/hobbyists as best as they…