Executive Friendship Deli

Outstanding customer service from the moment we got there to the very end. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious. I highly recommend this place.

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.

Steak chimichiuri

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Urbane Cafe

4.5(374 reviews)

1.4 mi

WOW! Delicious food (High Protein Bowl and Salmon Bowl) and excellent service from Luma! She was so…read moreaccommodating and friendly! I'm so glad we rediscovered Urbane Cafe as my husband used to go to the one on Moreno Blvd near his office. Now that he's working from home, we kind of forgot about it but he was craving a grain bowl. So, off to my Yelp search and there was Urbane Cafe in El Cajon. We'll definitely be going back again! The prices are very reasonable too. They make healthy food taste good! Thanks again to Luma!!

If this had been my first visit to Urbane cafe, it would have been my last. But it was only one in…read moreprobably a dozen very satisfying visits. Today, my sandwich (Santa Maria) was saturated and soggy, falling apart , and unappetizing to the extent that I had to dump it. While I'm confident they'll make it right, something was seriously amiss in the Quality Control department. !

Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl

Power Veggie Salad

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Chimichurri Steak Salad

Sweet And Green

4.5(178 reviews)

2.4 mi•Cajon Heights

Staff is super friendly and welcoming. The staff at the from was super sweet as she was very…read morepatient going over the menu with us despite having a waiting customer behind us. She ensured the topping we wanted on our tortas and even suggested a non spicy dressing for the popular sandwich. We also ordered Fresca con crema which was decent for the price. If I would change anything is how I ordered I would have gotten an xl as the portions would have fit three small sizes for cheaper the cost instead of buying 4 smalls.. but you bet I'll remember next time as I'm sure I'll be back as the vibe was super chill and amazing

Ordered the chipotle chicken wrap, açaí smoothie and the Malibu smoothie…read moreBoth of the smoothies were really good and massive. Mondays and Fridays they do a special for them whether a dollar off or buy one, get one half off. The chicken wraps were also good, I'm not a huge fan of a lot of sauce and im 90% sure that they use frozen chicken, so those were the only downsides, but preferences Service was super quick. We were in and out in about 10 min.

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Cucumber and watermelon Aguas Fresca

Pepper Farm Deli

Family-owned & operated

The food and service are awesome!! Everyone who works here is so sweet and friendly!…read more And the food is wonderful--very fresh and a lot of healthy options. I'll definitely be back soon. Thank you for an excellent dinner and they good music playing too

The service was great, and I always appreciate being greeted when I walk into an establishment. It…read morewas pretty busy during lunch, but our food came out much faster than expected. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, with only a few tables indoors, but there are additional tables available outside. My wife and I decided to try a couple of their sandwiches--the Cubano and the Greenbird. Both were absolutely amazing! The flavors were on point, and we really enjoyed both sandwiches. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back and trying some of their other sandwiches. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Delicious Soft Serve Ice Cream

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The Stand - American Classics Redefined

4.7(560 reviews)

1.3 mi

This was mine and my daughter's first time here and I have to say the food was delicious.... as…read morewell as the customer service here was amazing Charles was very helpful and took care of us we ill definitely be back

We love The Stand Santee the food is always fresh. There are plenty of food options so if you're…read morecoming with a group I'm sure there is something for everyone. Ray and the rest of the team always makes sure to walk around and talk to customers and see if you need anything. I would give their costumer service and attention to detail 5 Stars.

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Boxed Meal Catering Menu - Sandwiches, Salads, Wraps, with Chips, Pickles and a Cookie

Luna Grill Rancho San Diego

4.4(729 reviews)

6.4 mi

I order 2 bowls with crispy onion and none of it had it. And I asked double rice and both bowls…read morebarely had any.

Love coming to this place for easy and quick Mediterranean food!…read more Luna Grill is always consistent with its fresh and healthy options. When I feel like picking up something good to eat but not feel guilty, I stop here! My favorite is: Santorini Bowl with double chicken! But a classic kabob is always good. Don't forget kids eat free mon-Thurs 10 years old and younger (must be a Luna member which is free. Download app!)

Counter of Luna Grill

Grilled Chicken kabobs, Mediterranean Salad, hummus & pita, beef kabobs, desserts, rice, wraps and sauce.

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Apple Walnut Wrap

Que Torta Salads and more

4.7(50 reviews)

2.6 mi•Bostonia

The crab meat tortillas is awesome so is the meat combo torta both are very good I'm going to be…read moretrying some other so I'll let you know but well worth it.... little hidden gem..... The alfresco's are awesome as well very refreshing very tasty.... Ran by a beautiful little family and they do a great job with a smile on their face always even when it's hot outside.... Lol

Definitely love their agua frescas which are my favorite. The watermelon always hits the spot. When…read moreI have not had breakfast I also love their ham and cheese croissant which is simple and fresh. Their tortas are huge and fresh as well if you're hungry. Also if your wanting a sweet treat the strawberries an cream hit the spot too. I love that it's a mom and pop place where a husband and wife owns it. They are very sweet and always helpful.

Crab torta

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Torta de lomo Multigreen Raise the dead Breakfast sandwich Orange carrot juice

Crave Mediterranean Grill

4.8(58 reviews)

6.0 mi

Food was delicious! Fresh ! Served quickly! We will go back again. ! We have lived near this…read morerestaurant and never tried it before. Love the garlic sauce !!!!

I was craving something fresh and found this spot on the maps. I got the salad.... It was freaking…read morehuge and delicious. I was a little taken aback by the price.. but it makes sense once i saw the portion AND they give you a little cup of free lentil soup which was also super good. I would definitely recommend and come back i had the beef shwarma on the greek salad and

Chicken Tikka

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Mastiff Kitchen - La Mesa

4.5(321 reviews)

5.1 mi•Cajon Heights

Private parking lot, 2 gender-neutral restrooms and space available for large groups…read more We drove down to La Mesa just to check out this place and it was worth it. We ordered the 'That's My Boy' and 'Meet Meat' pizza plus their fries. Their deep dishes were light and crispy. I loved the sweet sauce, jalapeño and ricotta cheese combo on That's My Boy pizza. The Mastiff Fries had a wonderful crispy texture. They are like thinly sliced potato wedges. (Our order is without cilantro which normally comes with it) The staff was super friendly and the restaurant was clean. They did have two tv screens playing the sports channel and had a variety of draft beer options.

Found my way here for a burger. I had heard of it but never had been. So my expectations were…read moresomewhat up. Since I am gluten free I got my burger lettuce wrapped. I had never had a smash burger before so again my expectations were a little more than the average person. They did not disappoint the flavors were so delicious. I especially enjoyed the garlic aioli more than I thought I would (it is more like a mayo for this burger). The burger came with a a handful of pickled peppers and mini pickles on side. They were good but felt a little out of place for my taste. This place is definitely more of a bar feel than I expected and smaller than I thought it would be, and the seating was tight with most all the tables being bar height. The last thing to keep in mind the parking lot is small but there is street parking, but is leads to residential area so it can be limited to. Overall the burger had good flavor and I will be back to try more on the menu. If you are looking for a beer with your burger there was a lot of choices. Also, if you are into sports, there are several televisions on with a few different events playing.

Double Smash Burger

Left is 'That's My Boy' and right is 'Meet Meat'

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Mastiff Fries

California Fish Grill

4.0(491 reviews)

1.4 mi

Came in and had a really solid experience overall. The place was clean, the service was great, and…read morethe food definitely delivered. The lobster nachos were so good--flavorful, fresh, and honestly the highlight of the meal. The protein bowl didn't disappoint either, packed with good portions and tasted just as good as it looked. Great spot if you're craving seafood with a casual, no-fuss vibe. Would definitely come back!

Check# 5234392 I came to your location tonight to pick up…read morefood. I made it clear that I had a dairy allergy to Justin who took my order. I ordered a bowl and a side of brussel sprouts and specified "no cheese" He was very friendly and professional. When he took my order, he added the note to the receipt "no cheese". Once my food was ready, I double checked the order to make sure there was no cheese. As soon as I opened the Brussel sprouts, I immediately noticed there was parmesan cheese on them. I went back to Justin and showed him there was cheese. He was very apologetic and said he would have them remade immediately. While I waited for the Brussel sprouts to be remade, i noticed 2 employees in the back mocking me and Miranda said to Abraham multiple times "no cheese, no cheese, make sure there's no cheese." They both were laughing hysterically and kept glancing over at me. At this point in time, I was getting agitated that they would make a mockery of such a serious allergy. My dairy allergy is serious and I could be hospitalized if I consume dairy. After waiting another 10 mins, Justin brought over the Brussel sprouts and before handing them to me, he double checked them again. When he opened them he noticed there was still traces of parmesan cheese. Again, Justin was very apologetic and explained that the parmesan cheese must have fallen into the tomatoes. He continued to apologize and offered another side item on the menu. Just was the only professional one and provided exceptional service. As for Miranda and Abraham, they should learn to take people's allergies seriously and not make a mockery of it. Very unprofessional. I hope management escalates this customer experience to ensure other customers don't have to deal with such rude and unprofessional employees like Miranda and Abraham. Please give Justin a raise because he is the only reason why I would ever give my business to this location again.

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