by ECM | February 23, 2025 6:39 pm
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[1].
Also see our guide to East County restaurants offering international cuisine[2] and those specializing American[3] foods, plus our guide to sweets and treats[4].
Scroll down to view our full list of restaurants in San Diego’s inland region.
African Spices[5] (Rolando) African and Somali
Albert’s Fresh Mexican Food[6] (La Mesa and Lakeside) – Mexican
Alforon[7] (SDSU College area) – Lebanese and Middle Eastern
Al-Hamdani Sweets[8] (Spring Valley) – Baklava and Middle Eastern sweets
Ali Baba[9] (El Cajon) – Mediterranean
Ali’s Chicken and Waffles[10] (City Heights) – chicken, saffles, sambusas and more
Al Pancho’s[11] (Alpine) – Mexican
Alpine Chill [12] (Alpine) – frozen yogurt
Alpine Taco Shop [13] (Alpine) – Mexican
Amalfi Cucina Italiana[14] (Escondido) — Italian food at Orfila Winery
Anthony’s Fish Grotto [15] (La Mesa) – seafood
Antica Trattoria [16] (La Mesa) – Italian
Apple Alley Bakery[17] (Julian) – pies, pastries and lunch items
Applebee’s [18] (El Cajon and Rancho San Diego) – steaks, bowls, seafood, sandwiches, salads
Antica Trattoria[19] (La Mesa/Lake Murray) – Italian
Aromi Italian Cuisine[20] (La Mesa) – Italian
Aromas of India[21] (La Mesa)—Indian cuisine
Avant at the Rancho Bernardo Inn[22] (Rancho Bernardo) — contemporary California cuisine
Aubrey Rose Tea Room[23] (La Mesa) – traditional English-style tea service with finger
sandwiches, soups, savories, scones and more
Baklava King[24] (Santee) – gourmet Baklava
Banbu Sushi[25] (La Mesa) –Japanese and sushi
Bankhead Mississippi-Style Cooking[26] (Spring Valley) – Southern and soul food
The Barn Bar and Dining[27] (Ramona) – steak, burgers, pizza, salads, and more
Baron Long Bar & Grill [28] (Viejas Casino and Resort, Alpine) – bar foods, craft beers and cocktails
Basil Thai Bistro [29] (San Carlos) – Thai
Baskin Robbins [30](La Mesa, El Cajon, and Ramona) – ice cream
Bellamy’s Restaurant[31] (Escondido) – California modern cuisine
Ben and Esther’s Vegan and Jewish Deli[32] (Rolando) – vegan Jewish deli
Bighorn Burgers and Shakes[33] (Borrego Springs)- burgers and shakes
Bighorn Fudge Company[34] (Borrego Springs) – fudge candy
Bisbas Restaurant[35] (Rolando) – Somali, African (website coming soon: https://bisbasrestaurant.com/[36]
BJ’s Brewhouse[37] (La Mesa)
Black Angus Steakhouse[38] (El Cajon) – steak, prime rib, seafood
Black Bear Diner [39] (El Cajon) – American cuisine
Bleu Boheme [40] (Kensington) – French cuisine
Bongiovanni’s Italian Restaurant[41] (Alpine) – Italian
Bougie’s Cheese Shop[42] (La Mesa) – cheeses and salamis
Boxing Crab[43] (Roland) – seafood and Cajun
Brody’s Burgers and Beers[44] (Jamul) – burgers, beers, and more
Brother’s Family Restaurant[45] (Allied Gardens) – American
Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar[46] (La Mesa, Escondido and Poway) – seafood, steaks, surf and turf
Broken Yolk[47] (Santee and SDSU College area) – breakfasts
Boll Weevil[48] (Lakeside) – burgers and more
Brother’s Turkish Cuisine[49] (El Cajon) — Turkish
Bull and Bourbon Steakhouse[50] (Sycuan) steak and seafood
Brew Coffee Spot[51] (La Mesa) – coffee, pastries, lunch foods
Brigantine [52] (La Mesa) – seafood, steaks, and more
Buckboards BBQ & Brew [53] (El Cajon) – barbecue
Burma Place[54] (Rancho Bernardo) -Burmese
Burning Beard Brewing Company[55] (El Cajon)- beers, burgers, tri-trip, tacos, and more
Busy B Thai Cafe[56] (El Cajon) -Thai
Café Amor[57] (Spring Valley) Menu[58] – Crepes, sandwiches, bagels ice cream, smoothies
Cali Comfort [59] (Spring Valley) – barbecue and pub food
California Fish Grill [60] (El Cajon) – seafood, wraps, Cajun tacos, and more
Campo Café ([61]Campo) – American cuisine
Caribbean Taste[62] (near Skyline)
Carlee’s [63] (Borrego Springs) -American diner
Carmelita’s Mexican Grill and Cantina[64] (Borrego Springs)
Carvers Steaks & Chops[65] (Rancho Bernardo)—steak, prime rib and seafood
Casa de Pico [66](La Mesa) – Mexican
Casa Gabriela[67] (La Mesa) – Mexican
Casino Inn [68](Alpine) bar and grill
Centifoni’s Restaurant [69] (La Mesa); American, menu on Facebook [70]
Chamorro Grill[71] (Grantville/Mission Gorge) – island barbecue
Chandelier Lounge [72](Jamul) – international healthy food
Chicago Pizza[73] (Santee) – pizza
Chick-Fil-A [74] (Santee and La Mesa) – chicken
Chicken Charlie’s[75] (Rancho Bernardo) – chicken
China Fun[76] (Rancho Bernardo)
Chiroy’s Café[77] (Casa de Oro/Spring Valley) – American, Mexican and Guatemalan
City Tacos [78] (La Mesa and other locations) — Mexican
Cold Stone Creamery [79] (Rancho San Diego, Santee, and other locations) – ice cream
Collette’s on Grand[80] (Escondido) farm-to-table, American and French-inspired
Coop’s West Texas BBQ[81] (Lemon Grove) – barbecue
Corner Deli and Pizza[82] (Sycuan Casino Resort)
Coyote Steakhouse [83] (Borrego Springs) – steak
Crab Pub[84] (SDSU college area) – Cajun seafood
Crafted Greens [85] (El Cajon) – salads, hot sides, flatbreads
CroBean Bakery[86] (Alpine) French bakery and coffee shop
D’Amato’s Pizza[87] (La Mesa) – pizza and Italian food
Danny’s Deli[88] (Jacumba Hot Springs) – sandwiches, pizza and more
Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine[89] (Rancho Bernardo)
D’Carlos[90] (Ramona) – steaks, sandwiches, burgers and more
Del Cerro Pizza and Beer[91] (Del Cerro) – pizzas and beer
A Delight of France[92] (Escondido)- French bistro and bakery
Del’s Hideout[93] (Del Cerro) — barbecue
Denny’s[94] (all locations) -American
Descanso Junction[95] (Descanso) – cowboy classics, frontier favorites, barbecue and more
Di Leone’s Italian Restaurant[96] (El Cajon) – Italian
Dolci Café Italiano[97] (Rancho San Diego) – Italian
Donato’s Italian Restaurant [98] (Alpine) – Italian
Dongbu Korean Barbecue[99] (Escondido)
Double Down Grill [100](Sycuan Casino & Resort, El Cajon) –pub food: sandwiches, burritos and more
Downtown Cafe [101] (El Cajon) – American
Dream Dinners[102] (La Mesa) made for you
Dudley’s Bakery[103] (Santa Ysabel) – fresh-baked breads, sandwiches, pies
Duke’s Old Fashioned Onion Burgers[104] (La Mesa) – burgers
Dunkin’ Donuts[105] (Ramona)
D.Z. Akins [106](La Mesa) – Jewish deli
Eastbound Bar and Grill[107] (Lakeside)
Edible Arrangements [108] (La Mesa) – fruit arrangements
Einstein Brothers Bagels[109] (Del Cerro, San Carlos, Santee) – bagels, bagel sandwiches
El Pollo Loco[110] (La Mesa and Santee) — chicken
El Mariachi [111] (El Cajon) – Mexican
El Torito [112](La Mesa) -Mexican
Eli’s Peruvian Kitchen[113] (City Heights) – Peruvian
El Veganito[114] (La Mesa/Grossmont Center food court) – Vegan/Mexican
Emerald Chinese Cuisine [115] (Jamul Casino) -Chinese
Epicurious Social Club[116] (Borrego Springs) – globally inspired comfort foods
Extraordinary Fruits[117] (Spring Valley) – fruits, juices, bowls, smoothies, salads, vegan, tortas and more
Extraordinary Banana Pudding[118] (La Mesa) – hand-crafted puddings
Faridas Somali/East African Cuisine[119] (Euclid)
Farmer’s Table [120](La Mesa) – farm-to-table cuisine
Farmhouse 78 [121] (Ramona) – Farm to table
Fat Ivor’s[122] (Valley Center) – Texas-style barbecue
Fatuma Restaurant[123] (Euclid) –African, Somali, Mediterranean
Filippi’s Pizza Grotto [124] (Escondido, Jamul, Santee, and other San Diego locations) – Italian
Foster’s Freeze[125] (Allied Gardens and Spring Valley) – ice cream, shakes, burgers, hot dogs
Fox Bistro at La Casa del Zorro[126] (Borrego Springs) – American; seafood, steaks, salads, sandwiches, and more
Franca’s Italian Kitchen and Bar[127] (Alpine)
Franco’s Giant Pizza [128] (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon) – pizza
Frank’s Bakery- Gibaldi’s Italian Bread[129] (Spring Valley) – bakery
Frank’s Pizza Joint[130] (La Mesa) – pizza
Fred S Old-Fashioned Burgers [131](Alpine) – burgers
French Oven Bakery and Café[132] (Scripps Ranch) -French bakery and cafe
Frida’s Taqueria[133] (Ramona) – Mexican/Tijuana-style tacos
Fruity Loco[134] (Spring Valley) – juices, smoothies, acai bowls, more
Full Metal Burgers[135] (Escondido) – hand-crafted burgers, sandwiches and vegan options
Gaetanos Italian Restaurant [136] (Spring Valley and Lakeside) – Italian
Giardino Neighborhood Cucina [137](Lemon Grove) – Italian
Ginger Noodle Bar [138](Viejas at Alpine) – Asian
Grand Ole BBQ[139] (Flinn Springs/El Cajon) – Texas-style barbecue
Grecian Café [140](Spring Valley) – Greek
Greek Chicken[141] (El Cajon and Lakeside) Greek
Greek Gyros[142] (Grossmont Center, La Mesa) – Greek
Grossmont Center restaurants[143] (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 [144](Viejas in Alpine) -steakhouse
Habit Burger and Grill[145] (El Cajon, La Mesa, and SDSU college area) — burgers
Hacienda Casa Blanca [146](El Cajon) – Mexican
Hacienda Cazadores [147](La Mesa) — Mexican
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream[148] (Santee) – ice cream
Hangry’s Sunset Deli and Pizza [149] (Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon) – pizza and deli
Happy Time Mediterranean [150] (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon) – Mediterranean
H Brothers[151] (Escondido) – North American comfort food
Hell’s Kitchen at Harrah’s Resort[152] (Valley Center) — Modern American and high-end steakhouse, signature dishes from famed Chef Gordon Ramsay’s TV show
Heroes Restaurant and Bar[153] (Santa Ysabel) – wood-fired pizza
Hi Dumplings[154] (Grantville/Mission Gorge) -Chinese
Mike Hess Brewing[155] (Alpine) –Pub foods and craft beers
Miss Donuts[156] (Casa de Oro/Spring Valley) – donuts and coffee
The Hills Pub[157] (La Mesa) -Pub food
Himalayan Restaurant [158] (La Mesa) – Nepalese and Indian cuisine
Hooleys Irish Pub [159] (La Mesa and Rancho San Diego) – Irish
Ho Wan Noodle Shop[160] (Barona Resort & Casino, Lakeside) – Asian
House of Fortune [161](Sycuan Casino Resort in El Cajon) – Asian
IHOP[162] (La Mesa) – international house of pancakes
I-Que BBQ [163] (La Mesa) – barbecue
Island Spice Jamaican[164] (SDSU College area) – Jamaican
Island Style Café[165] (Santee) — Hawaiian
Italian Cucina[166] (Barona Resort and Casino,Lakeside) – Italian
Izzy’s Cafe[167] (El Cajon) barbecue and country-style cooking
Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel Restaurant[168] (Jacumba) – farm-to-table, Mexican, seafood, and more
Janet’s Montana Café[169] (Alpine) – American and Mexican entrees; breakfast and lunch
Jay’s Southern Barbecue[170] (Alpine) – barbecue and soul food
Jeremy’s on the Hill [171](Wynola/Julian) – farm to table
Jersey Mikes [172](many locations) – sub sandwiches
Jibaritos de la Isla[173] (Bonita)—Dominican Republic and Puerto Rican
Jimmy’s of Santee[174] (Santee) — home-cooked American
Jjang Korean Barbecue (La Mesa) -Korean barbecue
Johnny B’s [175] (La Mesa) — burgers
Junction Bar and Grill[176] (El Cajon) – burgers, steaks, tacos, pasta and more
Julian Beer Company[177] (Julian) – pizzas, barbecue, salads and more
Julian Café and Bakery[178] (Julian) – American foods and pies
Julian Candy Basket[179] (Julian) – candy store
Julian Grille [180] (Julian) – California cuisine and timeless dishes
Julian Pie Company[181] (Julian and Wynola) – pies
Julian Tea and Cottage Arts[182] (Julian) – traditional tea service with finger sandwiches, scones, and more, plus seasonal specialties
K&B Bistro[183] (Del Cerro) – sandwiches, tacos, burger, flatbreads, salads and more
Kabul Kabob House[184] (El Cajon) – Afghan cuisine
Kagnan Korean Barbecue[185] (Rancho Bernardo) – Korean barbecue
Kali’s Garden[186] (Julian) – Vegan cuisine, Mexican and Asian options; juices, smoothies
Kaminski’s Sports Loung Bar-B-Que[187] (Poway)–North Carolina-style barbecue fare.
Kawaii Sushi[188] (La Mesa) -Japanese and sushi
Kendall’s Café[189] (Borrego Springs) – American and Mexican
Konnichiwa Sushi[190] (La Mesa) – Sushi bar
Kujo Eats[191] (Rolando) – Filipino
Kunduz Kabob and Pizza[192] (Santee) – Afghan and pizza
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue[193] (El Cajon, Escondido, Ramona, SDSU College area)
Lakeside Café and Bakery[194] (Lakeside) – American and Mexican entrees
Lakeside Pho and Grill[195] (Lakeside) – Vietnamese
La Mesa Bistro[196] (La Mesa) – healthy and nutritious foods; breakfast and lunch
Las Pinches Tortas [197] (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon) –Mexican
Lemon Grove Bistro and Beer Garden[198] (Lemon Grove) – European cuisine
Lemon Grove Café[199] (Lemon Grove) – Mexican, Greek, and American
Lido’s Italian Foods[200] (Lemon Grove) – Italian
Light Bulb Coffee [201](La Mesa) – Coffee, sandwiches, wraps
Lilac Heights Bakery[202] (Ramona) home-based bakery
Limoncello Modern Italian[203] (La Mesa) – Italian
Little Roma Italian Restaurant[204] (La Mesa)
Loft 94 [205] (Jamul Casino) – Asian fusion cuisine
Long Island Mike’s [206] (Spring Valley) – pizza
Luna Grill [207] (El Cajon/Rancho San Diego) -Mediterranean
Lunchbox [208](La Mesa) – American breakfast and lunch
Main Street Donuts and Deli[209] (El Cajon) – sandwiches and donuts
Mal Al Sham[210] (El Cajon) – Syrian cuisine
Mamma Ramona’s Pizzaria[211] (Ramona) – pizza
Mañana’s Mexican Food [212] (Alpine) — Mexican
Marechiaro’s on Olde Highway 80 [213] (El Cajon/Flinn Springs) – Italian
Marieta’s[214] (Alpine, El Cajon, La Mesa and Santee) – Mexican
Marinade on Main [215] (Ramona) – Farm to table
Maria Callender’s [216] (La Mesa) – American foods and pies
Mary’s Donuts[217] (Lakeside)
Mastiff Kitchen[218] (La Mesa) – pizzas, burgers, salads and more
Mediterraneo Italian Bistro & Bar[219] (Alpine)
Memo’s Bagel Café[220] (El Cajon) – bagels, sandwiches, wraps, focaccia, acai bowls, more
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt [221](La Mesa, El Cajon and Rancho San Diego – frozen yogurt
Miner’s Diner[222] (Julian) -burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, soda fountain
Mom’s Pie House[223] (Julian) – pies
Mona’s Italian Restaurant[224] (Allied Gardens) -Italian
Mystic Grill[225] (La Mesa)– Mediterranean
Nahrain Fish and Chicken[226] (El Cajon) –traditional grilled and masgoof Iraqi-style fish and chicken
Naturally Desi[227] (Rancho Bernardo) – Indian
New York Giant Pizza [228] (El Cajon) – pizza
Ney Restaurant[229] (La Mesa) – Iraqi and Middle Eastern
Nicolosi’s Italian Restaurant[230] (Santee) — Italian
Off the 8 Café[231] (Alpine) — breakfast
Oishi Thai Japanese Cuisine[232] (Rolando) — Japanese
Olive Garden[233] (La Mesa and Santee)
Omelette Factory[234] (Rancho San Diego and Santee) — breakfasts
Ottavio’s Italian[235] (Lakeside) – Italian
Outback Steakhouse[236] (El Cajon) – steak
Outpost by Valley Farms[237] (Mt. Laguna) – American
Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant[238] (La Mesa) – Mediterranean
Pablito’s Mexican Bar and Grill[239] (Borrego Springs) -Mexican
Panda Machi [240] (Alpine) — Chinese
Panda Express [241] (La Mesa) -Chinese
Panya Thai[242] (Escondido) — Thai
Patty’s Cafe [243](La Mesa) – American and Mexican
Pepper Farm Deli[244] (Santee) – deli sandwiches
Pha Kao Lao Cuisine[245] (SDSU College area) – Laotian
Phileas Fogg’s[246] (Sabre Springs) – British pub – English
Philly Steak Subs [247](El Cajon) Philly steak sandwiches
Phil’s BBQ [248](Santee) — barbecue
Pho Hoa Noodle Shop[249] (SDSU College area) -Vietnamese
Ph’o Minh and Grill [250] (Spring Valley) — Vietnamese
Pho Superbowl Vietnamese Cuisine [251](El Cajon) – Vietnamese
Pho Truc Xanh[252] (Rancho Bernardo) — Vietnamese food
Phra Ram 9 [253] (La Mesa) – Vietnamese
Picante Taqueria[254] (Allied Gardens) – Mexican
Pick Up Stix[255] (La Mesa and Rancho San Diego) — Chinese
Pietro’s Cucina Italiana [256] (La Mesa) – Italian
Pine House Café and Tavern[257] (Mount Laguna) – American, French, and fondue
Pink Buddha[258] (Sycuan Casino & Resort) — Asian
Pinto Thai[259] (Ramona) -Thai
Pioneer Barbecue[260] (Fletcher Hills/El Cajon) – Texas-style barbecue
Pizza Hut [261] (Alpine and La Mesa) – pizza
Plant Power Fast Food[262] (SDSU College area) – meatless burgers, salads, and more
Poke’Ona[263] (Ramona) — Hawaiian
Poncho’s Mexican Food [264] (Rancho San Diego/El Cajon) – Mexican
Por Favor [265] (El Cajon) – Mexican
PR9 Thai Restaurant[266] (La Mesa) – Thai
Press Box Sports Lounge [267] (Rancho San Diego) – American cuisine
Prime Cut Steak and Seafood [268] (Jamul Casino) – steak and seafood
Pub at Lake Cuyamaca[269] (Cuyamaca) -soups, sandwiches, burgers, salads, fish and chips, and breakfast foods
Public House[270] (Scripps Ranch) – gastropub
Pupusa’s Express[271] (El Cajon) — Salvadoran
Purple Mint[272] (City Heights) – Vegan Asian cuisine
Purple Owl Café[273] (Julian) – coffee, crepes, salads, vegan foods
Quecho’s Elevated Mexican Eatery[274] (Julian)
Rachel’s Café and Eatery (Ramona) – farm-to-table
Rainbow Oaks Restaurant[275] (Rainbow) -American
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers[276] (Lemon Grove and Santee) – chicken
Ramona Café[277] (Ramona)
Ramona Family Naturals Market and Deli [278] (Ramona) – natural foods deli
Ram’s Hill Restaurant[279] (Borrego Springs) – upscale dining; steak, seafood, chicken, more
Rank & File – [280] (Sycuan Casino & Resort in El Cajon) – American comfort food
Red Ocotillo[281] (Borrego Springs) — benedicts, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta
Red Tail Bar and Grill at Singing Hills[282] (El Cajon) -Southern California cuisine
Red Sea Ethiopian Restaurant[283] (City Heights) – Ethiopian
Rise Southern Biscuits and Chicken[284] (SDSU College Area)
Riviera Supper Club [285] (La Mesa) -steakhouse and bar
Roberto’s Taco Shop[286] (Santee)
Rob’s Brew Point [287] (El Cajon) – coffee and pastries
Rodizio’s Brazilian Steakhouse[288] (El Cajon – Brazilian steaks and salad bar
Rolando Garden Kitchen [289] (Rolando) – farm to table, special events only
Rosarito’s Mexican Food[290] (Lemon Grove) – Mexican
Round Table Pizza [291](La Mesa and Spring Valley) – pizza
Rubio’s Coastal Grill [292] (Alpine, El Cajon, La Mesa and other locations) – Mexican and California cuisine
Sage Cafe [293] (Barona Casino in Lakeside) – California cuisine
Sahara Taste of the Middle East[294] (Rancho San Diego) – Middle Eastern
Saigon Star Restaurant[295] (Allied Gardens) — Vietnamese
Salsa Mexican Food [296] (Alpine) – Mexican
Sangucheria Peruvian Street Food[297] (Tierrasanta) – Peruvian
San Pasqual Winery – [298](La Mesa) wine tasting, charcuterie
Schwarma Guys[299] (La Mesa) – Middle Eastern
Sheldon’s Service [300](La Mesa) – Coffee, breakfast and lunch
The Shop[301] (Rancho Bernardo) – Pizza
Shiraz[302] (Rancho Bernardo) – Persian/Iranian cuisine
Signature Thai Cuisine[303] (La Mesa)
Smokey and the Brisket [304] (La Mesa) – Barbecue
Sombrero’s Mexican Restaurant [305] (El Cajon and La Mesa) – Mexican
Spacebar Cafe [306] (La Mesa) — soups, salads, panini sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, pastries, breakfast items, Spanish style tapas, coffees, juices, smoothies, wine bar
Split Bakehouse[307] (La Mesa) – vegan pastries
Starbucks Coffee [308] (many locations) – coffee, snacks, sandwiches
Steele 94 Restaurant and Bar[309] – American and Mexican
Steph’s Donut Hole [310] (Alpine) -donuts
Stir Fresh Mongolian Grill[311] (Rancho Bernardo) -Mongolian
Subway [312] (Alpine, La Mesa and other locations) – sub sandwiches
Suerte Cantina[313] (Sycuan) – Mexican
Sunrise Deli [314] (Spring Valley) – delicatessen
Sunshine Pancake House[315] (La Mesa) – pancakes, waffles, crepes, omelets
Surf and Soul[316] (Roland) – seafood and soul food
Surfing Crab[317] (Escondido) – seafood boils, South Carolina-style
Surfrider Pizza [318](La Mesa) – pizza
Surfside Fish House[319] (Scripps Ranch) – seafood
Su Pan Bakery[320] (El Cajon, Poway and San Marcos) – Mexican cakes and breads
Swami’s Café [321](La Mesa) – salads, soups, burgers, wraps, sandwiches ,smoothies, juices, breakfast and lunch
Tamarind Thai [322](La Mesa) – Thai
Tandoori Express[323] (Escondido) – cuisine from Indian
Tandoori Vibes[324] (SDSU College area) – Indian
Tarbosh[325] (El Cajon) – Syrian and Mediterranean
Taste of Africa Cuisine[326] (SDSU College area) – Somali / African
Taste of Egypt Café[327] (Grantville) – Egyptian
Taste of Himalayas[328] (El Cajon) – Nepalese
Terramar Mexican Kitchen[329] (Ramona) – Mexican and seafood
Testo Pepesto[330] (El Cajon) – Italian
Texas Roadhouse [331](El Cajon) – barbecue
Tommy’s Pizza and Subs[332] (Santee) – sub sandwiches and pizza
Tong Sake House[333] (Poway) – Korean, sushi bar, ramen
Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub [334] (Jamul Casino) – burgers, brews, sandwiches, pizza, tacos, and more
Tour de Tapas[335] (La Mesa) — tapas, European bites
The Trails Eatery[336] (San Carlos) – American, breakfast and lunch
Trieu Chao[337] (City Heights) – Cambodian
Trolley Stop Deli [338](La Mesa) – deli sandwiches
Tropifruit Juice Bar[339] (El Cajon) – juices, sandwiches, bagels, smoothies
Urbane Cafe [340](El Cajon) – sandwiches, salads, soups
Valley Farms Market – The Shack [341](Spring Valley) – barbecue, bowls, burritos and breakfasts
Veranda Restaurant & Bar[342] (Rancho Bernardo) casual Mediterranean
Vibes Sushi Bar and Grill[343] (Ramona) – Japanese
Viewpoint Neighborhood Kitchen[344] (Sycuan) – Southern California cuisine
Village Vino[345] (Kensington) – wine bar with tapas, flatbreads, and more
Vintana Wine & Dine[346] (Escondido) — modern California cuisine
Wei Wei Asian Express [347] (La Mesa and other locations) – Asian
Woodstock’s Pizza [348](SDSU college area) — pizza
Wrap Shack[349] (Santee and El Cajon) – wraps
Yanni’s Bar and Grill[350] (Scripps Ranch) – Northern Mediterranean
Yogurt Mill [351](La Mesa) – frozen yogurt
Zad, Mediterranean[352] (Spring Valley) -Mediterranean
Zest Wine Bistro[353] (Lemon Grove) – International winds, charcuterie, and tapas
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