Home to San Diego State University. The stretch of El Cajon Blvd near campus has affordable eats, late-night spots, and a rotating cast of student-friendly restaurants and bars.
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Seafood · College Area
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$$“Cajun seafood, fried favorites & raw bar offerings plus beer & wine in simple, nautical surrounds.”
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“Bright counter-serve eatery offering a range of Chinese menu standards in simple surrounds.”
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“Homey Lebanese restaurant & bakery with old-world decor specializing in flatbread & meze.”
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“This strip-mall eatery serves Mediterranean classics such as gyros & kebabs in a low-key space.”
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