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Breakfast, pancake · El Cajon
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En IHOP El Cajon, te damos la bienvenida a un hogar lejos de casa donde disfrutar de auténticos sabores americanos. Desde nuestras famosas tortitas hasta una amplia selección de platos para el desayuno y la comida, te ofrecemos una experiencia deliciosa y reconfortante. Ven a descubrir por qué somos...
En IHOP El Cajon, te damos la bienvenida a un hogar lejos de casa donde disfrutar de auténticos sabores americanos. Desde nuestras famosas tortitas hasta una amplia selección de platos para el desayuno y la comida, te ofrecemos una experiencia deliciosa y reconfortante. Ven a descubrir por qué somos un clásico, y disfruta de un ambiente cálido y un servicio amable que te harán sentir como en familia.
What Customers Say About IHOP
IHOP in El Cajon is praised for its fresh, hot food and great service, especially from servers like Ryan and Alex. Customers rave about the pancakes and omelets. Some experienced long wait times or order errors, and a few noted safety concerns outside the building.
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IHOP El Cajon Reviews
Took a while for the food to come out but the food and service was good
The food was fresh and good coffee was really good and we get great service
Nice Servers. Great Food. Especially the Pancakes. They also have incredibly affordable specials
Ryan is an amazing server, very attentive, great conversation, and very accommodating. Salamat po for the great service Kuya!
My breakfast didn't take long after I ordered it. Very good
Food was good. I was able to get a nice, very full, 3 egg white omelet with spinach mushroom tomatoes and a pretty topping of Avocado slices. (The old cholesterol needs to come down, so it was my best bet) Decent size fruit cup. Didn't have that "cooked on a grill with layers of grease from a hundred other breakfasts" taste. Also added the Fluffy French Toast, which seems to be my "latest craving - could eat it anytime food." (I cheated. Just half the slice) And the bread is "fluffy!" At least the size of 2 big slices of regular bread. Different & good. I loved my waitress, Lizzie. She had the sweetest smile and was very attentive to our table and extras we would need. The menu looks newer and it's a nice upgrade they did. Also, a nice change from eating at another Diner favorite a lot. This IHOP on North Second Street/Oakdale, El Cajon, is my favorite one & I would recommend it. It can be noisy when the kids are eating, but, hey, so is Disneyland!
Upon arrival, I was seated quickly. I switched tables a few times until i found one i was comfortable in. The table wasnt wiped down but they weren't expecting me to sit there. The orange juice tasted off, possibley powdered, i personally didn't like it. I oredered the lemonade sierra mist berry instead, and it was delicious. The food came quickly, the waitress was nice, even when I was super complicated. My silverware was dirty, and she gave me three whole sets of new ones lol. The food was delicious, one of the best french toasts in A 15 mile radius. For the low price, it's definitely worth it. I had great french toast before but it was way more expensive than IHOP, so definitely a good value here. Personally, i felt they just smothered the thing in strawberry syrup and whip cream, when I really wanted more focus on the flavored french toast. But to each their own... Everything was not greasy or oily. The potatoes could of used some seasoning. I would eat here again, definitely for the low price. But if im willing to spend more money, I'd go elsewhere. Definitely one of the cleanest ihops. I gave the waitress a good tip, and the person i was with said the burger was delicious. Personally, the burger looked watery from the wet lettuce and tomato. Good friendly service. 7/10 for decent food at a low price and friendly staff
This place was okay. The people are very nice, but the food is not healthy. Classic American dining experience. I'd recommend now and then if you're close, but don't go too far out of your way if you're far
Decent service despite messing up my order between two employees. They made up for the difference. Tables were dirty but it was busy during brunch.
I had a great time with my family at this IHOP off the 8 fwy. The food and service was great, but there were lots of homeless hanging out in the back of the building. It's not a safe place for kids to venture. It's really really sketchy with tents very close and a hotel that looks really shady near it too. Be careful when going here.
For second time my expirience was bad beacause they recept us in the same table, the food took more than 30 minutes to come, and the same waiter who's name was Jose attended us and he was not kind at all when we asked him for something. Also, when I asked him if he could bring me another lemonade he turned his face away and just said "mhmh".I suggest that they should let the costumers choose the table.
This IHOP serves quality food, and the kitchen staff seems efficient when it comes to preparing dishes in a timely manner. However, the dining experience—especially in the back section near the dish area—was far from relaxing. One of the busboys, who appeared to be Hispanic/Latino, repeatedly walked past our table without any acknowledgment—no greeting, no check-in, not even a glance. While I understand bus staff aren’t always expected to engage directly with guests, the repeated cold demeanor was noticeable. More concerning was the excessive noise he caused—clattering dishes loudly, seemingly on purpose or out of frustration. It happened at least eight times during our visit, each crash echoing through the space. It gave the impression that he was having a rough day, but unfortunately, the tension was projected onto the dining area. For guests with anxiety or for seniors seeking a quiet, pleasant meal, this kind of atmosphere is extremely uncomfortable. Our server was friendly at first, but her attitude shifted toward the end of our meal, which only added to the overall discomfort. While the food was satisfying, the atmosphere needs improvement. A more mindful approach from the staff would go a long way in creating a welcoming environment for all diners.
Made an order for pick up thru the ihop app at 10:12, app said ready by 10:30 . I arrived at said time and was told order was still being worked on, i understood since i could tell the place was busy. However i waited until 10:52 (40min for 10 pancakes) when i finally said something and thats when they told me that my order had ben lost in the system and that they were super backed up for mobile orders. Unwilling to wait anymore i decided to cancel my order. Hostes wwnt for the manager. Manager did not come out, did not apologize but did give me a refund. If i hadnt spoken up i would have waited another 20. If the kitchen is over worked perhaps turning off the mobile order feature would be a great idea. I ended up waiting twice what the app said. Not the best management.
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