BMIE Market 92071
San Diego County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 59,590 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±205 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 21,291 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±464 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 53,422 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 20,052 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $113,618 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±5,827 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 40.3 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $2,254 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±84 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $728,900 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±20,794 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 18.8 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 110 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 92071 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 14.8 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +7.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +7.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +46.7% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +93.0% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 103 (range 88–117) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.4 per year, r² 0.03) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 76 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 94 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 66 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 92071. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.4 restaurants per year, r² 0.03, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. California and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 1,558, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 76 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 94.2 | 94 | 40% | +37.7 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 65.9 | 66 | 35% | +23.1 |
| Market Momentum Score | 60.4 | 60 | 25% | +15.1 |
Consumer Market Score: 94 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 59,590 | 98 | 40% | +39.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 113,618 | 88 | 40% | +35.2 |
| Households (ACS) | 21,291 | 98 | 20% | +19.6 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 66 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 7.8 | 52 | 35% | +18.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 18.5 | 41 | 25% | +10.4 |
| Population (ACS) | 59,590 | 98 | 20% | +19.7 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 113,618 | 88 | 20% | +17.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 7.8 | 65 | 50% | +32.5 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 7.8 | 52 | 30% | +15.6 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 46.7 | 61 | 20% | +12.3 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (202)
By cuisine
Mexican 28 · American 24 · Sandwiches 23 · Coffee 21 · Dessert 20 · Asian 17 · Bakery 17 · Pizza 16 · Chicken / wings 10 · Italian 10 · Burgers 8 · Juice / smoothies 8 · Breakfast 7 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 6 · Latin American (other) 6 · Chinese 5 · Japanese 5 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · Sushi 5 · Thai 5 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · Mediterranean 4 · Tea / bubble tea 4 · Vietnamese 4 · BBQ 3 · Hawaiian / Pacific 3 · Greek 2 · Middle Eastern 2 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · Seafood 2 · Steakhouse 2
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 110 · Quick service 39 · Dessert 20 · Bakery 17 · Bar 17 · Café 17 · Casual dining 16 · Coffee shop 14 · Juice, smoothie, tea 11 · Specialty food shop 8 · Brewery / taproom 7 · Other 4 · Fast casual 3 · Food truck 3 · Winery / distillery / taproom 2 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85°C Bakery Cafe 85°C Bakery Cafe | Café | Coffee | 70 Town Center Pkwy | open |
| Ahi Poke | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Seafood · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 9640 Mission Gorge Rd Ste c | open |
| Alibi | Bar | 9179 Mission Gorge Rd | open | |
| Angry Petes Pizza Santee Lakes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 9310 Fanita Pkwy Ste G | open |
| Anny's Fine Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 9862 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Bad Hombres Good Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 8918 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Badas Burgers Food Truck | Food truck | Burgers · American | 10277 Mast Blvd | open |
| Bagel & Donut Bar | Bakery | Bakery | 9720 Mission Gorge Rd Ste E | open |
| Baklava King Baklava King | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 9932 Prospect Ave Ste 136 | open |
| Baptist Bible Institute | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8836 Prospect Ave | open | |
| Baskin-Robbins Baskin-Robbins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 9665 Mission Gorge Rd B-1 | open |
| Better Buzz Better Buzz Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 8890 Cuyamaca St | open |
| BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. | Brewery / taproom · Winery / distillery / taproom | 10960 Wheatlands Ave | open | |
| Board & Brew - Santee | Other | Sandwiches | 214 Town Center Pkwy # A-2 | open |
| Boba Joy | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies | 9261 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Boll Weevil 53 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 9621 Mission Gorge Rd Ste 101 | open |
| Bowls N Brews | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 9292 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Broken Yolk Cafe Yolk. | Café | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 9832 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Broth and Beyond | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 9720 Mission Gorge Rd Ste E | open |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Casual dining | American | 254 Town Center Parkway Santee Town Center | open |
| C J's Cantina | Bar | Mexican | 5252 Bella Vista St | open |
| Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr. | Quick service | Burgers · American | 10009 MISSION GORGE ROAD | open |
| Casa Picante | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 10757 Woodside Ave | open |
| Cazadores Mexican Food | Quick service | Mexican | 9331 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Chai Waii Chinese Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Chicago Pizza Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 8528 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Chick-fil-A Chick-fil-A | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 9418 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Chili's Grill & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9804 Mission Gorge Road | open | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 9828 Mission Gorge Rd Ste C | open |
| Coffee "N' Talk | Coffee shop | Coffee | 9560 Pathway St Ste 1 | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 9868 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Copper Collar Distillery | Winery / distillery / taproom | 8733 N Magnolia Ave Ste 126 | open | |
| Cotijas Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 9121 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Crumbl - Santee | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 9862 Mission Gorge Rd Ste B | open |
| DABOBA at Santee | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Tea / bubble tea · Dessert | 8917 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Daphne's California Greek | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 9828 Mission Gorge Rd Ste B | open |
| Deano's Pub East | Bar | 11541 Woodside Ave | open | |
| Del Taco | Quick service | 9822 N Magnolia Ave | open | |
| Denny's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | Sandwiches | 140 Town Center Pkwy | open |
| Dg Wings & Ribs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 10769 Woodside Ave Ste 110 | open |
| Diaz Restaurant Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10320 Mission Gorge Rd | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Delivery-focused · Quick service | Pizza | 10251 Mast Blvd Suite A | open |
| Domo Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 9625 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Doughlicious Bliss | Bakery | Bakery | 405 Whispering Willow Dr | open |
| Earl of Sandwich Earl of Sandwich | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Sandwiches · American | 8617 Cuyamaca St Suite #1 | open |
| Eccentric International Chef | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 8925 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Einstein Bros. Bagels Einstein Bros. Bagels | Bakery | Bakery · Sandwiches | 9872 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| El Compa Chuy's Chuy's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Food truck | 9035 Mission Gorge Rd | open | |
| El Guero 2 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 205 Town Center Pkwy Unit A | open |
| El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 9714 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| El Ranchito Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| El Rancho el rancho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 8001 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Emma's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 8781 Cuyamaca St | open |
| Ensenada's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 9740 Cuyamaca St Ste C | open |
| Epic Wings Epic Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 9331 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Estrada's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 9292 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Estrada's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 8528 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Everbowl | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 9862 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Faidang Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai · Noodles / ramen / pho | 9159 MISSION GORGE Rd | open |
| Falippes Filippi's Pizza Grotto Italian Market | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Pizza · Italian | 10767 Woodside Ave | open |
| Ferny's Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 10320 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Fifty-Two East Neighborhood Eatery | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 9621 Mission Gorge Rd Ste 101 | open | |
| Finest Made | Brewery / taproom | 9962 Prospect Ave Ste E | open | |
| Flaming Wok | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 9888 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Fox's Giant Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 8011 Mission Gorge Rd Ste H | open |
| Full Circle Saloon | Bar | 8528 N Magnolia Ave | open | |
| Gen Thai Street Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 9490 Cuyamaca St #200 | open |
| Giant Bronx Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 8790 Cuyamaca St suite h | open |
| Giant New York Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 8933 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Giant Pizza King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 9614 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Go Get Yogurt | Dessert | Dessert · Ice cream / frozen desserts | 9802 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Groundswell Brewing Co | Brewery / taproom | 10151 Prospect Ave | open | |
| Growler's Sub Shack | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 214 Town Center Pkwy # A-2 | open |
| Habibi Mediterranean Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 9830 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - York, PA | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 8980 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Hi-C-Era Tavern | Bar | 11541 Woodside Ave Ste d | open | |
| Hilberto's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 9805 Prospect Ave | open |
| HomeTown Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 265 Town Center Pkwy | open |
| Honey Donuts | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Bakery | 10718 Woodside Ave | open |
| Hong Kong Style Milk Tea | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 8831 Arrowhead Ct | open |
| IHOP IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 9708 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| In-N-Out Burger In-N-Out Burger | Quick service | Burgers · American | 9414 Mission Gorge Rd. | open |
| Island Style Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Asian | 9828 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| It's Just Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 9804 Mission Gorge Road | open |
| J&j Restaurant Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10769 Woodside Ave Ste 105 | open | |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 10330 Mast Blvd | open | |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Sandwiches · Burgers | 8500 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 9337 Mission Gorge Rd | open | |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 9828 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Janet's Cafe and Deli | Café · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Coffee · Sandwiches · Breakfast | 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service · Specialty food shop | Sandwiches | 9331 Mission Gorge Road Stuite 110 | open |
| Jflamez Bbq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 9608 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Jimmy's of Santee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 9635 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Junction 52 Bar & Grill Junction 52 Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 9621 Mission Gorge Rd #101 | open | |
| Kaffee Meister Kaffee Meister - Santee Coffeehouse | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Unit 30 | open |
| KFC KFC | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 8890 Cuyamaca St | open |
| Kona Ice of Coronado | Food truck | 9730 Cuyamaca St Ste A | open | |
| Kravings fruit bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual | Juice / smoothies · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 9740 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Kung Fu Tea Kung Fu Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 9535 Mission Gorge Rd Ste i | open |
| Lakes Market & Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 9292 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Leela Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 9725 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Leo's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 10251 Mast Blvd | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service | Pizza · Italian | 9720 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| LL Hawaiian Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Sandwiches · Hawaiian / Pacific | 9621 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Loreto's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Mexican | 8667 Fanita Dr | open |
| Lucky Chinese Food Lucky Chinese Food Santee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 9740 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Luna Grill Santee Luna Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Greek | 9828 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Marieta's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 8915 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| Mary's Donuts | Bakery · Quick service · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 9031 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Mary's Donuts & Coffee | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 8959 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 8876 Cuyamaca St | open |
| Michael's Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 9621 Mission Gorge Rd #101 | open |
| Mimi's Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Breakfast · Coffee | 9812 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Motorcycle Monkey Shop | Coffee shop | Coffee | 10366 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Mr. Birria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mexican | 8926 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| NatSweets | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | In Starbucks Shopping Center, 8840 Magnolia Ave Ste 150 | open |
| Nguyen Huynh Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9535 Mission Gorge Rd | open | |
| Nicolosi's Santee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 9420 Cuyamaca St Ste 100 | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 9836 Mission Gorge Rd Suite C | open |
| Oaks Bar + Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 9200 Inwood Dr | open | |
| Oggi's Oggi's Sports Brewhouse Pizza | Bar · Casual dining | Pizza | 9828 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Oishii Japanese-thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10251 Mast Blvd | open | |
| Okawa Steak House & Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · Sushi · Japanese | 9720 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Olive Garden Olive Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Mediterranean | 9800 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Omelette Factory Santee | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 8860 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Orange Julius Dairy Queen | Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Quick service | Juice / smoothies · Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 70 Town Center Pkwy Ste A | open |
| Pacific Islander Beer Company | Brewery / taproom | 8665 Argent St Ste B | open | |
| Panda Country Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 9621 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Panda Express Panda Express México | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 9862 Mission Gorge Rd. #g | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 9955 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Papa John's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8790 Cuyamaca St Ste H | open |
| Penguin Yogurt Factory | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 9621 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Pepper Farm Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Fast casual | Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 235 Town Center Pkwy H | open |
| Pepperoni Jake's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 8528 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Phil's BBQ Phil's BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 9816 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Pho Ca Dao Restaurant Phở Ca Dao & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 9535 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Pho Mai Cali | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian · American | 9888 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Pho Santee | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 8790 Cuyamaca St Ste k | open |
| Pink Donuts | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 9802 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7927 Mission Gorge Rd | open | |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 9420 Cuyamaca St #100 | open |
| Pizza Maker Ii Lp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 10767 Woodside Ave | open | |
| Plantation Restaurant Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8915 Carlton Hills Blvd | open | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 10308 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Raising Cane's Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 8867 Cuyamaca St | open |
| Ranch House Restaurant | Casual dining | American | 11510 Woodside Ave | open |
| Rita's of Santee | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 9490 Cuyamaca St | open |
| Riverwalk Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Sandwiches | 550 Park Center Dr | open |
| Roberto's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 9740 Cuyamaca St #C | open |
| Round Table Pizza Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 9824 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Rubio's Coastal Grill Rubio's | Quick service | Mexican | 130 Town Center Pkwy | open |
| Samantha Beauty Corp | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8400 N Magnolia Ave Ste D | open | |
| Sandwich Bags Deli and Catering | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Catering | Sandwiches | 10769 Woodside Ave | open |
| Santanas Mexican Grill Santanas Mexican Grill | Quick service | Mexican | 10075 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Santee - Gor Gai Thai Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 205 Town Center Pkwy | open |
| Santee - N. Magnolia Ave Round Table Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 9824 Magnolia Avenue | open |
| SANTEE - Town Center Pkwy & Mission Gorge - #249 Rubio's | Quick service | 130 Town Center Parkway Suite D | open | |
| Santee's Favorite Sub | Quick service · Other | Sandwiches | 214 Town Center Pkwy | open |
| Sayulitas Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 10769 Woodside Avenue 105 | open |
| Sayulitas Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 10769 Woodside Ave 105 | open |
| Sonic Drive In Sonic Drive-In | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | American | 10515 Mission Gorge Road | open |
| Sorianas Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 9470 Cuyamaca St #130 | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 9802 N. Magnolia Avenue Suite 5 | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Quick service · Café | Coffee | 8870 N Magnolia Ave | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 9643 Mission Gorge Rd (Vons-Santee #18, 97) | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 9325 Mission Gorge Road #101 | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 9846 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Streets Pho & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 235 Town Center Pkwy | open |
| Submarina California Subs | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 9713 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 9890 Magnolia Ave. Unit #F508 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 7757 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 50 Town Center Pky Suite D | open |
| Sully's Pool, Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 10036 Cedar Springs Dr | open | |
| Sunny Grove Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom · Bar | 8665 Argent St | open | |
| T-3 Cafe/Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 8701 Mesa Rd Spc 81 | open | |
| Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill Tabu Sushi Bar | Casual dining · Bar | Japanese · Sushi | 9343 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 9825 Mission Gorge Road | open |
| Takka Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 9535 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Tasty Deli | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 9625 Mission Gorge Rd Ste C2 | open |
| Thai Thai | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 10251 Mast Blvd Ste B | open |
| The Chicken Shop | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Seafood | 8929 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| The Coffee Corner | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 9608 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| The Coffee Corner | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 235 Town Center Pkwy | open |
| The Cupcake Store | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert · Bakery | 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd | open |
| The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill - Santee, CA The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill- Centerville, OH | Casual dining · Bar | Greek · Mediterranean | 9720 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| The Heritage Steakhouse | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 200 Lantern Crst Wy 6th Floor | open |
| The Jansen Mansion | Casual dining · Bar | 10207 Bell Gardens Dr | open | |
| The Lean Bean | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 9181 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| The Omelette Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 7941 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| The Stand - American Classics Redefined The Stand "American Classics Redefined" | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American | 9355 Mission Gorge Rd Ste 121 | open |
| The Vine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 9336 Abraham Way | open |
| The Wrapshack Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 9490 Cuyamaca St | open | |
| Three Frogs Beer Company | Brewery / taproom | 10366 Mission Gorge Rd Ste A | open | |
| Tommy's Pizza & Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Sandwiches · Italian | 8528 Magnolia Ave | open |
| Tsunami Modern Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Sushi · Japanese | 205 Town Center Pkwy | open |
| Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits | Brewery / taproom | 10151 Prospect Ave | open | |
| Vicki's Homemade | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 9768 Ramo Rd | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 9655 Mission Gorge Rd | open |
| Wienerschnitzel | Quick service | 9650 Mission Gorge Rd | open | |
| Wingstop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 9802 N Magnolia Ave Unit 4 | open |
| Yogurt & Stuff | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 9292 Carlton Hills Blvd Ste D | open |
| Oaks Tavern & Kitchen | Bar | 9225 Carlton Hills Blvd Ste 21 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 62 | 57 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 54 | 48 | — | — | — | 6 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 62 | 57 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 70 | 63 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 71 | 64 | 22 | 38 | 4 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 75 | 69 | 25 | 39 | 4 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 73 | 67 | 25 | 37 | 5 | 3 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 77 | 70 | 26 | 37 | 7 | 4 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 77 | 71 | 25 | 37 | 9 | 5 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 80 | 75 | 27 | 39 | 8 | 4 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 82 | 76 | 29 | 36 | 9 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 84 | 78 | 32 | 36 | 9 | 5 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 85 | 77 | 29 | 37 | 10 | 6 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 88 | 78 | 29 | 34 | 13 | 7 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 87 | 80 | 27 | 38 | 13 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 87 | 80 | 23 | 42 | 14 | 6 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 87 | 79 | 24 | 40 | 14 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 92 | 82 | 26 | 41 | 14 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 104 | 97 | 30 | 49 | 17 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 109 | 102 | 33 | 54 | 14 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 117 | 107 | 37 | 54 | 15 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 125 | 114 | 41 | 54 | 18 | 6 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 123 | 116 | 41 | 56 | 18 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 122 | 116 | 41 | 56 | 19 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 108 | 102 | 33 | 54 | 15 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 107 | 99 | 35 | 49 | 15 | 3 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 103 | 99 | 33 | 48 | 18 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 104 | 98 | 30 | 49 | 19 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 118 | 111 | 33 | 55 | 23 | 3 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 116 | 110 | 34 | 55 | 21 | 4 | NAICS2022 |