I went on an adventure trying to find a new lunch spot.  I found this place on Yelp as Janna's…read moreBurgers, Fish, and Fries and the map took me to the Aztec Food Hub.  Using the street address I was taken to Grossmont Center.  The signage indicates this place is called BFF Burgers, Fish and Fries. I was feeling lucky today.  So I ordered my fried fish with onion rings and paid $1 upcharge.  The problem with onion rings is they range from not good to great.  With fries they are usually fine. White fish was fried in a tempura batter infused with herbs.  White fish had a mild flavor and was nice and moist.  Batter was crunchy. Onion rings were mostly crunchy except the batter was too thick so some parts of the batter were not transformed by the frying process into crunchy goodness.   I didn't like the flavor of the herbs in the batter which distracted from the fried onion flavor. Service from the guy in charge was friendly and efficient.  My combo was $12.99 which is a great deal.  I'd order the fish again but not the onion rings.  Doing further research I found they are also listed on Yelp as BFF Burgers, Fish and Fries.  So that's the story on my lunch adventure.

I went here after work for a double cheeseburger. I had read the reviews, and they were very…read morepositive, so I took a chance--and I must say, I was very satisfied. Everything was fresh, and the service was fast and friendly. I definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for a hamburger.

Food not great...a teaspoon of chili on the chili dog...fries were very spicey not on menu.read more

I was hankering for something and seemed like a reasonably priced option at the Parkview Mall…read more First time approaching I wanted a bratwurst but no go they were out and I passed on ordering. I returned a second time and got a hot dog combo with fries and toppings for the dog was ketchup, spicy mustard and grilled onions. The best part was the toppings but the dog had no snap and was mushy tasting. The fries were ok almost five guy type flavor but not nearly as tasty. I would not recommend.

This was our second time at Duke's, and once again, they did NOT disappoint! Everything was…read moreabsolutely amazing--from the Keila fries to my chicken sandwich and my boyfriend's burger. Every bite was delicious! Of course, we had to get milkshakes to go, and our absolute favorite is the strawberry shake! the death by chocolate one is a close second!!! It's seriously SO good! The food, quality, and overall experience make this place a 10/10 for us. We'll definitely be back again, and I would highly recommend Duke's to anyone looking for a great meal!

Duke's Old Fashioned Onion Burgers has become a pretty popular spot in La Mesa. Every time I've…read moredriven by, there's always a steady stream of people coming in and out, so I figured it was finally time to see what the hype was about. They also rotate fun milkshake specials, and when I visited they had an Apple Pie Milkshake that sounded really good. I just wasn't in the mood for something sweet that day. I kept it simple and ordered the Single Onion Burger ($13.95) with mayo, ketchup, and lettuce, plus an order of the Original Fries ($5.75). The onion burger is made with fresh ground beef that's smashed with onions on the grill, and you can customize it with toppings like lettuce, tomato, pickles, jalapeños, cheese, mustard, and ketchup at no extra charge. Bacon is available for an additional charge. The restaurant itself was really clean, and I appreciated the self-serve condiment station stocked with ketchup, spicy ketchup, ranch, plenty of hot sauces, and to-go containers. The fries ended up being my favorite part of the meal. They're fresh cut and double fried, coming out piping hot with a crispy exterior and fluffy center. The portion was also super generous. They packed so many fries that they were spilling outside of the container into the bag. Paired with the ranch and spicy ketchup, they were honestly worth ordering on their own. The burger was a little more disappointing. The patty was overcooked, which made it pretty dry. You could even tell by the color that it had spent a little too much time on the grill. Since I usually keep my burgers pretty simple, there wasn't much to balance out the dryness, so I found myself dipping almost every bite into extra ketchup and ranch just to add some moisture. I can definitely see why Duke's is a neighborhood favorite, and I still like the concept behind their onion burgers. It just didn't completely satisfy the burger craving I walked in with. I'd come back for the fries without hesitation, and I'd be willing to give the burger another shot hoping I caught them on an off day.

Still my go to place for bbq beef ribs on (Sundays only) their food is always freshly cooked to…read moreorder. Plenty of clean seating inside with Flat screen TV's to enjoy sports watching. Service is always friendly & you'll always run into the owner Tyron - front & center. It's obvious he knows his customers & always greeting & getting to know new customers. Staff is just as gravy with service to help & please.

Checked out I Que BBQ and overall it was a solid experience. I went with the dry rub ribs and got…read morethe sauce on the side -- ribs were on point, super flavorful and cooked right. Honestly, I originally pulled up for the banana pudding and it did not disappoint. Definitely a highlight and worth getting if you go. Only downside for me was the sides. The potato salad just wasn't it -- potatoes were kinda undercooked and not really my style. All in all, good BBQ spot with some standout items, just might be a little selective with the sides next time.

I grew up on Costco food court pizza and hot dogs. Amazing how they can keep great prices in this…read moreeconomy. I will never turn down a slice of Costco pizza. Y'all remember the chocolate dipped vanilla ice cream bars with almonds? Yeah they need to bring those back.

Can't beat the convenience and price at the Costco food court. It's a tried and true place for a…read morequick and affordable meal with options at a variety of budget. The staff is quick with the food orders but there always seems to be a long line of people waiting for pick up. The food court is a chaotic place and the ambiance is loud and busy with families and kids grabbing a meal so be patient and enjoy!

5 stars! Funky's is a little gem in El Cajon that I'm so glad I found…read more Stopped by for lunch and walked away impressed -- the staff was super friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in, and despite the spot being busy, service was quick and efficient. Plenty of parking available too, which made the whole visit easy. I went with the double patty smash burger topped with aioli, and it did not disappoint -- juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. You could tell the beef was good quality and the smash technique gave it that perfect crispy edge. The vibe inside is laid-back with sports playing on the TVs, which made for a nice casual lunch spot. Will definitely be coming back to try more off the menu!"

With money being tight for everyone I try to frequent mom and pop places more often than the…read morechains. This place is a joke. Why have a "loyalty program" when they add points then reverse it later that same day. I went today and ordered my usual 2 burgers, fries and drinks. I gave my phone number for the Points. I then asked Vieann H (who identified herself as the manager) when I showed her my receipt from last time I visited and questioned why they reversed the previous points and why I got none from this receipt I produced. She tried to act like it was my fault I received no points and couldn't tell me why the points were reversed from the previous visit (even after she went back in the office to do the research. She told me when came back from the office, she could see all my order history but she couldn't give me back any points from my 2 previous visits. I told her this will be the last time I come and she is losing a customer over 29 points. SHE COULD CARE LESS. Her response to this was "I went in the back to do research". Beware! They don't even deserve the 1 Star I had to give them.

Torn about writing this review so going to go through it a bit like a story…read more We saw a coupon in clipp undecided to try it out. Buy an entrée get a free entrée. It was a little skeptical, but the reviews looked great. Despite living here for a few years now, I hadn't seen this place before. From the outside, it looked like a hole in the wall, very unsuspecting. We walked in, and it was huge inside! Many of the tables are family style, there's a bar, there's booths and there are games in the back. So definitely the perfect place for families and parties. It has an older charm that harkens to maybe the 80s? It's a locally owned family business. Something I always wanna support. It was 8 o'clock at night so towards the end of their day and the place was almost empty. We didn't realize it was close to their closing time. That may be why there was no greeting and no one to seat us. So we just pulled up a booth. A cloth was left on the table as though someone were stopped mid cleaning. So I wiped it down and moved the rag to another empty table. The waitress came over and I couldn't tell if she had just been upset or perhaps was suffering from allergies as she was sniffling. Having said that she put on a good face and helped us through our order. Here comes the very good part. The food was good. Dad had a jumbo hotdog which he thoroughly enjoyed. Mom had the mini chili hamburger and was amazed at how filling it was. She said the chili sauce was terrific. Is mine determines whether or not she likes the place by their sauce that is high praise. I had the mini cheeseburger which was good. Where did jumbo size fries which we split between regular fries and curly fries. Then where they good! And if you've seen some of my other reviews lately, I've been on a kick on whether or not the soda mixtures or any good. This Dr Pepper was perfect, just like the good old days. So well done on the food. They had some specials but be aware that the coupon is canceled if you go with the specials. For example, there is a hotdog special with great pricing, which would've suited Dad. However, that meant Mom and I could not take advantage of the free entrée coupon. It's up to you to figure out the least expensive option if that's important to you. The reason the star rating isn't five star is a small concern around health and safety. I say that as one of the waitresses had some very large sneezes and I noticed did not cover her mouth. So between that and constant sniffing from the other waitress, I started to worry about whether or not we might be catching something. Perhaps we just caught them on an off night. I also got the sense that they were really ready for the night to end. So again, we must've just caught them on an off night. If you're looking for good local American food definitely give it a try, perhaps earlier in the day

Since we were in the area.... We had to make a stop here for dinner. IYKYK.... Service is great &…read morethey have laid back vibes. The hubby got the blue cheese burger w/ bacon. I got the mini cheeseburger. We shared some chili cheese fries. Oh so yummy..... That special sauce still smacks!! #OldieButGoodie #GreatBurgers #DiningWithTheAndersons

My wife and I were walking the mall and stumbled on Katzya, what a find!! If you've ever watched…read moreJapanese street food on YouTube this is very similar. My wife had the hotdog covered in rice batter with panko deep fried! DING! They are all beef and large. I went for the #17 spicy chicken wings. SNAP! Outstanding! It's hard to find good wings but they have them. We will be back as they have a large selection of hotdogs and wings. If you're in El Cajon and want to try something different, this is the place, we highly recommend Katzya. YUM!

Came one Thursday night when we were waiting for our movie time. The food court was empty and I've…read morealways wanted to try this place. Upon looking at the menu, they have many different options to choose from; We opted for the potato cheese and sausage dog, the honey fries, and wings. We got our number and were told it would be 10 minutes. Once we got the food, she asked what toppings. We opted for spicy mayo and cheese sauce for the dogs. The food was hot and delicious, the wings perfectly crispy and Caramelized. The dog itself was somewhat of a disappointment because instead of sausage and cheese throughout, half the dog had cheese, and the other half had a tiny piece of sausage. The standout of the meal were the fries and wings! I was really hesitant about the fries because I never thought of putting honey on them, but they were incredibly flavorful and the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Overall this was a great experience and I would've preferred definitely go back to try the other dogs and get those wings and fries again.

We love Charley's!! Been coming here for YEARS. Everything we've had has been super YUMMY…read more Sometimes we just come for the milkshakes.... LOL. This is a very small location with outdoor seating. Customer service has always been great. You can even order breakfast sandwiches at night. BONUS!!

This place Is always so awesome because of the food and the staff! Got there today a little after…read more9:00am for our burger, fries and shake - and an employee named either Erik or Derick was absolutely awesome to not only chat with about this place, but he put a big smile on my doggy as well! Thank you for great food and for picking the best employees! Jerry & Lulu

Stopped by Five Guys and it was a 5-star experience all the way. Burgers were fresh, juicy, and…read moreloaded exactly how I ordered. Fries were hot, perfectly salted, and that generous Five Guys portion never disappoints. Service was friendly and efficient, and the place was clean with that classic casual, laid-back vibe. Food came out quick and everything tasted made-to-order. Solid quality, great portions, and consistent every time. Definitely coming back.

Stopped by there today for lunch. The burger was fresh and fantastic. They are generous with the…read moretoppings as well. Lots of lettuce, tomatoes and pickles! The fries were the worst I've ever had. Almost as bad as In and Out. We all know its crazy expensive to eat out these days so my standards are a bit higher. I want the best and most for my buck! The fries ruined it for me as I love fries with my burger! Lunch for two was $35 - burger, fries and a soda. Super duper disappointed. :(