Restaurants in Lakeside

“This is a very reserved 4 stars. Let me explain.

This place has been around for quite a while, but you not be able to tell by the overall interior appearance, it was very clean! Although, also VERY dated…

The reviews don’t lie, you get an insane amount of food!! If it’s your only meal for the day, you won’t be dissatisfied.

Look closely at the pictures! You can likely share a meal.

The food tasted good and appeared fresh. However, either the cook does not know what he is doing or just doesn’t care. If we had ordered a ‘scramble’ instead of an omelet, I truly don’t think we would see any difference. For example, the veggie omelet had the avocado cooked into it rather than placed on top.

I tend to judge the skill of the kitchen by their ability to prepare two items. Country Sausage gravy and hollandaise sauce. As these are the most technical items on any breakfast menu.

The gravy was sad, it was lacking in sausage and pepper and I felt they relied heavily on corn starch for thickening. I’m positive a roux was not involved. I don’t think I need to test the hollandaise.

All in all, it was not a horrible experience and the owner and waitstaff are extremely pleasant and attentive.

It is definitely a greasy spoon experience that will leave you well filled and ready for a nap!!”

“The pho has huge serving size for the cost of about 14 bucks and the sandwiches are the best I've tried in el cajon. Even when I order to go they always make sure I have everything I need. The staff are always attentive to what we need and are very respectful and welcoming.”

“I love the food at this restaurant.”

“food is very tasty and prices are reasonable. portiobs are very large.”

“The Margarita pizza was the best . Thus far from any pizzaria I’ve had”

“Love this place. I went in to pick up food for my ladies at cat&doggieworks and the wonderful lady at the counter gave me every courtesy and was very patient. Their food is great and so are they. I always order a horchata there because I don’t think I’ve had one better anywhere else.”

“very delicious pizza great amount of toppings and cheese , really enjoyed their cheesy bread😋😋”

“Fast service, friendly, good food. Best enchiladas(everything great), margaritas, over all everything was great!!”

“Always thankful for my order , if they ever missed my churro , I would call and they offer it next time. Superb service and great authentic mexican dishes. Thank you Sombreros.”

“Highly recommend Cali Stack! Not only do they serve amazing burgers, but the staff also went above and beyond by returning my lost wallet. Honest, friendly service and delicious food—can't ask for more! A must-visit spot.”

“The service is always the best and friendliest you can find. The food... prepared fresh every time is the extra wait. The atmosphere is decent enough, good waiting space for pick up orders, but the dining area could use a little reorganizing. It's kind of difficult getting by seated tables trying to refill a drink or use the restroom. By the way, they are very friendly and gracious about using their restroom... even if you're not buying anything. I'll go back to this place again and again. Thank you, Albert's.”

“I have been coming to this place for years and it has never disappointed! Everything on the menu is a green light. My favorite is the carne asada and the machaca. You can't go wrong here.”

“Excellent pizza! Great food & love the atmosphere!”

“Excellent service,excellent food”

“You guys contine to create some the theeeee best food I have ever eaten. The shrimp and fish tacos are 2-die-4, so good! I'd reccomend you to anyone I know!”

“This is a cool coffee spot in Lakeside, a suburb of San Diego. It's mostly a drive thru, but I did walk up to order an iced coffee, and they still served me.

The iced coffee with 2% milk was relatively inexpensive at $3.50 plus tax, essentially for $4. It was pretty good coffee with a smooth start but it did have a slight bitterness towards the end. It was a good coffee nevertheless.

Service was very friendly. It's too bad they don't offer a small seating area.”

“Love the Yogurt Barn! The yogurt is delicious! I love how there are so many flavors to choose from. Their generous portions are fantastic and definitely a great value for the money! The staff is always friendly! Definitely will be back!”

“Delicious ! My favorite place. Everything is fresh, always ! Staff is always polite. Thanks for that !!”

“Delicious pizza 🍕 and there’s is plenty for everyone!”

“Yes I do! Very nice and the best of the best coffee, around the world!!! Starbucks Coffee From: San Diego Ca. Appreciated your attention Boaventura Oavaldo Lakeside: Starbucks Coffee!”

“I really want to absolutely love this place but I’ve come in twice during karaoke and had to leave due to headaches caused by the sound system being way too loud or not mixed well for higher harsher tones. Never left a review like this but hoping it helps. I want to come back and not have to leave because my head hurts. Hope you guys can figure out the sound a little better. Love the place though!”

“I love getting carne asada fries from here. The lady cashier is fantastic and I always appreciate it when she takes my order. I was hesitant to get Mexican food from Lakeside but Sarai's turned me into a believer, so now I come here exclusively for my CAF. Highly recommend!!”

“best menudo on the planet”

“Various ice cream flavors and creations with them. Everyone enjoyed it. Very friendly service. We always enjoy coming here when we visit friends from Switzerland.”

“Very polite and helpful. Large order for church Memorial Day picnic. Old fashioned ice cream cups complete with the wooden spoon. Remember the taste of the wooden spoon? Big hit with all the kids. Feed a group of 250”

“best menudo on the planet”

“Delicious and good value. I am updating this post I made sometime ago. This location may have changed owners or management. I'm not sure if it's all the Arby's, but this location is practicing shrinkflation. Their crispy chicken sandwich use to be a very large and a good value, now the same sandwich is almost twice the price and taste like a Walmart frozen chicken patty. My food was like warm at best. Very disappointed ☹️”

“This is a great little restaurant in Lakeside! They have a drive thru which seems to be the popular option with most, but they also have a window you can walk up too as well with a large parking lot directly adjacent with a bonus of some shady parking spots! They've got some outdoor diner style tables right outside if you want to eat there, but no indoor spaces so plan accordingly. The staff are wonderful and you can definitely find something you'll enjoy on their extensive menu. Plenty of options available so you'll be able to find something to enjoy regardless of dietary restrictions. They're super fast too if you're in a rush! I get food here pretty regularly and I've never waited more than a few minutes for it! And don't forget to enjoy some horchata with your meal, it's delicious!

Vegetarian options: Plenty of dishes without meat and you can also just ask them to leave it out if you like how a meat dish sounds. Everything is very flavorful and fresh so you can definitely find something you'll like!

Parking: There is a small lot just for the restaurant that I've never had trouble finding a space in, and if that's full it's right next to some other businesses with large lots. You'll never have trouble finding parking.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly! They won't make the food too spicy and they're quick so you won't have to entertain hungry kids for long. There is always plenty of outdoor space at the available tables to park your kids at and pull up strollers if needed. The parking lot is never crowded so you don't have to worry about getting kids in and out of a car in a tight parking space either.”

“Our dining experience at the Italian Cucina in Barona Casino was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm and friendly service that set the tone for a relaxing evening.
I started with the Braised Beef Short Ribs, which were simply outstanding. The meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. It was truly one of the best dishes I’ve ever had. My wife had the Baked Penne Pasta, and it was equally delicious. The pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauce was rich and savory.
The ambiance of the restaurant added to the overall experience, making it a perfect spot for a special night out.
Overall, the food was excellent, and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend the Italian Cucina at Barona Casino for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.”

“We had a wonderful dinner at Barona Oaks Steakhouse. Rodrigo was our waiter, and he made the experience very special. I loved the rib eye, Caesar salad, and the extensive wine list. Would highly recommend!”

“I love this place! Probably more for nostalgic reasons than anything else because it's been the same for at least 50 years. I need everyone to patronize this place to keep it in business! There's value in the simple presentation of a great product. And the Peanut Buster Parfait is amazing!!”

“Always love this place. Have never had a problem here. They can be busy at times and service can take awhile. Place is clean employees are great. Not sure why I keep getting a grilled cheese sandwich instead of garlic bread.”