Came into Crafted Greens for the first time and wasn't totally sure what to expect, but it ended up…read morebeing such a great experience. It's a walk-up, order and pay first kind of place, then you grab a seat, which was super easy and casual. The person taking my order was incredibly nice and patient while I figured everything out. Honestly, all the food I saw coming out looked amazing, which made it even harder to choose. They have plenty of seating both inside and outside, including a really nice covered patio, which I loved. The service really stood out to me. Even though you order up front, the servers were very attentive and came by multiple times to check on us and offer drink refills, which you don't always get in this type of setup. I ordered the steak plate with mushrooms and mashed potatoes, and everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The mushrooms were especially good. The only small thing was I wish the food had been a little hotter when it came out, but the taste definitely made up for it. My only other note is I wish they had unflavored iced tea. All the options were flavored, and since I'm not a soda drinker, that would've been nice to have. Overall, such a great first visit. Great food, great service, and a really comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

Captain's Log, Stardate 21479…read more This past Thursday, I set my coordinates for Crafted Greens in El Cajon, marking my first voyage to this culinary outpost. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this establishment is a beacon of quality where customers are treated like royalty--kings and queens among the stars. We had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Faris, an amazing man who takes tremendous pride in his craft, much like a captain leading his crew through the final frontier. His dedication to providing exceptional service elevated the entire experience, making our meal feel like a delightful exploration into flavor worthy of the finest missions in Starfleet. As my wife indulged in an extraordinary salad, I embarked on a journey with one of the best burgers I've encountered in my culinary travels--crafted from Wagyu beef. The flavor was nothing short of a cosmic explosion in my mouth, a continuous burst of taste that was akin to discovering new life and new civilizations. Ordinarily, I would enhance a burger with condiments, but this masterpiece was prepared so well, it left me thinking, "I'm a doctor, not a condiment technician!"--it was superb, worthy of the finest dining experiences in the galaxy. During our meal, the jolly owner Faris made his rounds, transporting himself to our table with a smile, sharing complimentary in-house made chips paired with his heavenly homemade hummus. Now, as a traveler who has sampled hummus across the cosmos, I must admit that I am not typically a fan; however, this unique creation captivated my taste buds and transformed my perspective. It was certainly not illogical to enjoy such a delightful surprise--if only Spock were here to analyze this! If you ever find yourself drifting through El Cajon with a hunger for healthy sustenance or simply wish to try something new, Crafted Greens is the place to be. This is a destination I foresee haunting for many moons to come--ready to boldly go where no flavor enthusiast has gone before! Live long and prosper. End log. Captain 619

Ok so the husband and I love a good bbq date night. And this place did not disappoint! Amazing…read morecornbread, cobbler, mac n cheese as good as Mama makes it, and oh my god the maple butter. We're coming back!

My first time there. Pork belly and macaroni and cheese…read moreballs were delicious Service was excellent, always checking if everything was good.

The place was packed when we stepped in a little before 1 on a Tuesday. A good sign. Didn't wait…read morelong for a cozy booth, maybe 10 minutes. There were several quirky cute diners in the area so it was tough to choose. Ultimately, Izzy's menu excited me more than the others. I love the barbecue brunch thing going on, too. Very unique and we totally would've tried some ribs had we not gone to Phil's for the first time the night before and had a ton of leftovers. We split a Country Benny and the Jalapeño scramble, which had their homemade pulled pork in it. Julie was an outstanding server. Super patient, attentive, and helpful. You can choose muffins or coffee cake (only $1 extra!) instead of toast, which I love by the way, but I really appreciated that she asked if I had tried the coffee cake because it's not what I thought it was. She explained it as more of a vanilla cupcake with nuts and white icing? Which is kinda random that they call it coffee cake, but it made us opt for the zucchini muffin which was definitely the right choice. Moist, warm, and delicious to nibble on while we waited for the rest of our meal. She also asked if we needed anything else, like salsa, when our entrees came. Which, I usually alwayyys have to request but she was 2 steps ahead of us. The Bloody Mary was tasty and just strong enough to start our afternoon. I'm a huge sucka for biscuits & gravy and theirs really hit the spot. The sausage patty was so good and definitely homemade. Perfectly poached eggs harmoniously smothered in yummy gravy and fluffy biscuits. Crispy hashbrowns, great country potatoes. The scramble was good, too. Pulled pork had a nice smoky flavor and I've never seen nor had it with eggs before which is awesome. The portions were just right. Not huge, but we got full and everything tasted great so what more can you ask for? The deep fried pie! Duh. Super bummed we didn't take a peach one home...

This is a great place to have breakfast or lunch. It's a quaint little restaurant with a down home…read morevibe. Lots of items to choose from. The staff are all very friendly. We had a table of 6 and our waitress was awesome. She remembered all our requests and happily split all our tickets. Because we were a party of 6 they automatically added the tip which made it very simple. I had the pico burger with onion rings. It was a lot of food and the onion rings were good. We didn't feel rushed and were able to sit & visit without feeling pressured to leave after we ate. They have a menu board that shows the daily specials. I'll be back.

Wow! One of the best burgers I've ever had. For a little food cart parked outside of a liquor…read morestore, this place is absolutely bomb! My husband and I have driven past many times and always felt curious. So finally we made a stop on our way home. Let me just say, it did not disappoint! The workers were very friendly and patient with us while we decided on what to order. Once we finished ordering, they actually let you play a game of chance to see if your meal is free! Roll the dice and if you get double fives it's on them. I did not win but I thought that was fun! I cannot stress this enough, the food was amazing! It's definitely a MUST try! Just be warned; cause like I said before this is a food cart in the parking lot of a liquor store. Nothing wrong with it but there isn't a lot of sit down options or anything like that. So if you're looking for a place to stay a while and sit to enjoy your meal. This place might have to wait for another day!

The menu is definitely built around bold flavors and fun concepts. They offer their signature Bomb…read moreBuns, Bomb Bun Bowls, loaded fries, smash beef burgers, grilled chicken wraps, and beef shawarma wraps. What really makes them stand out is their use of Hot Cheetos and Doritos throughout the menu. We decided to try the Hot Cheeto Beef Burger ($12.99), which comes with a smashed beef patty, pickles, caramelized onions, arugula, Swiss cheese, Rizzo sauce, and fries underneath the burger. I ordered mine without pickles and added avocado. Presentation-wise, it was just okay. It definitely looked better on the menu. The burger came out looking a little rushed and the bun wasn't centered. Not a huge deal, but it didn't have that wow factor I was expecting. Service was pretty transactional from start to finish. Nothing negative, but there wasn't much interaction beyond taking the order and handing out the food. As for the burger itself, I have mixed feelings. It wasn't bad at all, but it didn't quite live up to the concept. The beef tasted fresh and good quality. I really liked the avocado addition. It added a nice richness and freshness that balanced everything out. I just wish there had been more caramelized onions because they were barely noticeable. Oh and no clue where the arugula went. My biggest issue was that the Hot Cheetos didn't really do much for the burger itself. Most of that flavor ended up on the fries, so the burger never really delivered the wow factor I was expecting based on the name and photos. Ironically, the fries ended up being my favorite part of the meal. The Hot Cheeto flavor came through much more there, and I liked that there was melted cheese underneath with their signature sauce throughout. They felt more like loaded fries than a side dish and honestly stole the spotlight from the burger. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were fair. For me, it landed right in the middle. Decent, but not something I'd specifically go out of my way for again.

I have not been to Texas Roadhouse in a very long time. We decided to come here for dinner, on a…read moreFriday night! Wait time was 45 minutes we did not mind waiting. We sat at the bar area . Only bad thing was they had other tables with kids at the bar area. We had garden salad , shrimp , chicken &steak with sweet potato. Great portions and price ! Drinks were good. The warm bread with the cinnamon butter is a MUST!!!! I had way too many! So yummy!!!!! Place was a bit loud if you want to have a quiet conversation over dinner this isn't the place for that . I had a great time server was attentive provided Service was great.

We went to Texas Roadhouse and had hands down some of the BEST service we've ever experienced…read more Ryleigh was amazing! Super welcoming, friendly, and genuinely helpful from the moment we sat down to the moment we left. She was attentive the entire time without being overbearing, and every recommendation she gave us? Instant new favorites. You can tell she really knows the menu and cares about the experience. This wasn't just dinner, it was an experience and Ryleigh made it that way. We'll definitely be coming back soon and will ALWAYS ask to sit in her section! Highly recommend!

I love this bar-Toby Keith It's a heat dive bar with 24…read morecraft beers on top a full liquor bar and 4 brands of tall cans and lots of bottles of domestics and imports the food Id also great and good prices with the most expensive dish at $14.0 the service is very friendly from the entire staff Hector, Kelly and Danielle as well as the cooks, they have karaoke on wed and Friday and every day of the week there is different things trivia comedy night and they will host UFC fights! There is a cover charge on fight nights it's quite expensive for the ridiculous price of $5.00 only yup five bucks! So come on over check the place out.

This place was a 10/10! I would 100% recommend and will 100% be returning. The bartender, Kelly was…read morethe absolute best. She waited on us in a timely manner, was super polite and funny! They have a little outdoor patio area that they have a fire lit for and a pool table inside. Drinks are decently priced, the locals that go in are very nice and great company!!

Ria isn't just a bartender -- she's the whiskey whisperer, the cocktail queen, the tiny Hawaiian…read moreassassin behind the bar serving drinks so good they'll make you rethink your entire personality. Beautiful, hilarious, cool without trying, and somehow always wearing the most fire shoes in the building. She's the kind of bartender that turns "let's grab one drink" into "well damn, now we live here." Every cocktail was perfect, every recommendation hit, and her energy honestly makes the whole place. Protect Ria at all costs because that girl is a whole vibe. I Wish her all The health and the wealth and if yall don't give this woman a BONUS and a raise- i'm going on strike ;)

This is an extremely family friendly restaurant. Inside seating for those who don't have kids, but…read moreoutside is prime. I would say the kids are a bit younger, maybe 18 months to 3. There must have been at least a dozen kids or more. I told my 7 year old son not to bring balls but of course other kids did. If you park in the back there is no doubt your car will get hit. But it's softballs, not baseballs. Service is legit. Fast, friendly. They're like get in, order, get out. But we stayed for probably an hour and a half. The live music was great, not too loud. I am sad to confess the food here is not as legit as I figured based on being a San Diego local and a big DDD watcher. It probably depends on which day you come, but on Thursday, the brisket was so average. Del's in Del Cerro is better. Smoky and the Brisket is better. I had my brisket served with that nacho cheese and relish, not nearly as great as I thought it would be based on DDD. I also don't drink anymore, but if I were to have had 2-3 beers + this dinner + the enviornment I would have loved it. My son gave a huge thumbs up to his burger, daughter liked her food. If you want an experience, have time you need to kill and have kids, it's a solid spot, but in no way is this a destination if you live west of the 15. Stick to classic spots.

Fun variety of bar favorites to choose from on the menu…read more We started with the Pork Nugs and a Sicilian Salad...one bite of each and we were OFF to a bountiful taste delight. The fried pork pieces the best pork belly bites Ive ever had...they were light, yet meaty, and crispy outside, tossed in their gochuijang..so savory with a slight kick thay made me dive back in (comes in two order sizes). The salad was LARGE, with cold and crisp chopped romaine (no brown pieces to be found!!) topped with a merry go round effect of sliced pepperoni, shaved white onions, seaaoned greek olives, halved cherry tomatoes, marinated arttchokes, shredded mozzarella tossed in a vinaigrette with a slight hint of lemon capped off with a sprinkle of jalapeños. Next up my dining mate ordered the smashburger..made DOUBLE, with the most delectable garlic aioli and a side of the Mastiff fries a surprise plate of crispy salty potato skinn on wedges that are soft, seasoned well amd topped with their house sauce(yummmm..creamy and warm) and cotija cheese. The portion sizes are ample so plan on bringing home leftovers! The restaurant has a small parking lot, big windows that bring in plenty of light with a mix of tall tables, dining tables and a bar running half the length (bonus for wide bottom seats!!) While yoy order at the counter, everything is brought out to your table with a smile! THANK YOU TEAM MASTIFF LA MESA... we will be back for the chicken and pizzas!!

Such a hidden gem. I've come here a couple times and each time I remember why I love stopping by…read morefor food. The service is always friendly and the food always comes out pretty quick. My husband ordered the Smashburger and a side salad and I got the wings. The wings were perfectly crisp and cooked all the way through the flavor was definitely there. The vibe in there feels like locals vibes and it's good to escape the SD tourist. The pricing for the food is also great. Parking is in a lot in front of the restaurant or there is street parking. Def will be back.