BMIE Market 92115
San Diego County, California · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 66,264 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±2,850 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 22,528 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±849 · 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 | 58,560 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 22,754 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $79,199 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±3,992 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 28.8 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 | $1,979 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±69 · 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 | $799,200 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±29,344 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 6.2 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 136 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 92115 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 17.4 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +6.3% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +14.3% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +56.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +54.6% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 138 (range 129–147) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.0 per year, r² 0.37) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 71 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 84 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 63 / 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 92115. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.0 restaurants per year, r² 0.37, 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: 71 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 83.8 | 84 | 40% | +33.5 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 61.3 | 61 | 35% | +21.5 |
| Market Momentum Score | 62.7 | 63 | 25% | +15.7 |
Consumer Market Score: 84 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 66,264 | 99 | 40% | +39.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 79,199 | 61 | 40% | +24.4 |
| Households (ACS) | 22,528 | 99 | 20% | +19.7 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 61 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 14.3 | 58 | 35% | +20.3 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 20.5 | 36 | 25% | +9.0 |
| Population (ACS) | 66,264 | 99 | 20% | +19.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 79,199 | 61 | 20% | +12.2 |
Market Momentum Score: 63 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 6.3 | 63 | 50% | +31.5 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 14.3 | 58 | 30% | +17.4 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 56.3 | 69 | 20% | +13.9 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (318)
By cuisine
Coffee 39 · Asian 34 · Mexican 34 · American 31 · Sandwiches 23 · Vietnamese 19 · Pizza 17 · Chinese 15 · Juice / smoothies 13 · Latin American (other) 13 · Japanese 11 · Seafood 11 · Bakery 10 · Chicken / wings 10 · Dessert 9 · Healthy / salads / bowls 9 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 9 · Tea / bubble tea 9 · Burgers 8 · Mediterranean 8 · Sushi 8 · Thai 8 · BBQ 7 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 7 · Hawaiian / Pacific 6 · African 5 · Breakfast 5 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 5 · Italian 4 · Middle Eastern 4 · Caribbean 3 · Indian 3 · Vegan 3 · Vegetarian 3 · Halal / kosher 2 · Noodles / ramen / pho 2 · European 1 · Hot dogs 1 · Korean 1 · Peruvian 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 203 · Quick service 42 · Bar 32 · Café 26 · Coffee shop 26 · Juice, smoothie, tea 21 · Casual dining 20 · Dessert 16 · Bakery 10 · Other 8 · Specialty food shop 6 · Delivery-focused 3 · Fast casual 2 · Food truck 2 · Brewery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2brothers Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6548 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| 4.0 Deli | Other | Sandwiches | 5844 Montezuma Rd | open |
| 55 Thai Kitchen Sdsu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 5157 College Ave | open |
| A chau | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Sandwiches · Asian | 4644 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| A Tea 7 | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 5416 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Abraj Mediterranean Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 6475 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Ackee Tree The Real Jamaican Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · Seafood · Caribbean | 5712 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Adalberto's Mexican Food | Quick service | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6685 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Adalynes Chicken Shack | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Chicken / wings | 6903 University Ave | open |
| African Spices | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Mediterranean | 6197 University Ave | open |
| Agave Birrieria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6353 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Alanberto's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Mexican | 6101 University Ave | open |
| Alforon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 5965 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Asian Noodle House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 4591 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Awash Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4979 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Bahaa Wireless 5 Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6686 El Cajon Blvd Ste E | open | |
| Baja College, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6090 University Ave | open | |
| Baja Seafood | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 4228 47th St | open |
| Barakah Coffee House | Coffee shop | Coffee | 6461 University Ave | open |
| bb.q Chicken El Cajon Bb.q Chicken Texas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Chicken / wings · Asian | 6061 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Ben & Esther's Vegan Delicatessen | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Vegetarian · Sandwiches | 6663 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Bennihanas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | open | |
| Berry Fresh | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies | 5416 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Bisbas Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African · Halal / kosher | 6511 University Ave | open |
| Bitcoin Pizza - Rolando | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6126 University Ave | open |
| Black Market Brewing | Brewery / taproom | 4800 Art St | open | |
| Blue Nile Hookah Lounge | Bar | 7200 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Boba Babe | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea | Vietnamese · Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 5850 Montezuma Rd | open |
| Boulevard Cafe | Café | Coffee | 6969 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Bourré Southern Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 6523 University Ave | open |
| Boxing Crab | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 6663 El Cajon Blvd Suite A | open |
| Bridges - Bar | Grill | Bay | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4800 Art St | open |
| Broken Yolk Cafe Broken Yolk Cafe | Café | Breakfast · Coffee · American | 5120 College Ave | open |
| Bruxie | Other | Sandwiches | 5157 College Ave | open |
| Buddies Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 5854 Montezuma Rd | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 6135 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Burritos Santana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 5330 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Burritos Santana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6545 University Ave | open |
| Cafe Bien. | Café | Coffee | 5389 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Cafe Europe | Café · Coffee shop · Bar | Coffee | 6784 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Cali Baguette Express | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 5125 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| California Kebab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 5157 College Ave #B | open |
| Capriotti's Sandwich Shop | Other | Sandwiches | 6011 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Carbonaro's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 5120 College Ave Ste 125 | open |
| Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr. | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5901 University Ave | open |
| Carnitas Las Michoacanas | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6513 University Ave | open |
| Carnitas Uruapan Family Restaurant | Casual dining | Mexican · American | 7149 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Catering Wholesale Pastries | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5987 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Charoen Krung Thai Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 4649 College Ave | open |
| Chiefy Cafe SDSU | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 5665 Lindo Paseo Ste 103 | open |
| CHINA CHEF 1 | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Chinese · American | 6987 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Chinese Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 4643 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 5842 Hardy Ave | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service | Mexican | 6083 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Chucky's Cheesesteaks | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Chuy's Taco Shop Chuy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 6663 El Cajon Blvd G | open |
| Cicis | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5801 University Ave Ste B | open |
| Clem’s Station | Casual dining · Bar · Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 4715 Monroe Ave | open |
| Coco's Bakery Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3444 College Ave | open | |
| CoCoCurry - Thai Curry Cafe | Café | Thai · Coffee · Asian | 4745 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 6145 El Cajon Blvd Ste H | open |
| College Sub Shop | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 6150 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Com Tam 75 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 5420 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Consummate Catering Office | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4703 59th St | open | |
| Corbin's Q | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 6548 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Crab Pub Crab Pub San Diego | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 6011 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| CREAM | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5157 College Ave Ste B | open |
| Crispy Fried Chicken | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 4919 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Crispy's Donuts | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Dessert · Coffee · Bakery | 5429 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| D'Amato's Pizza - El Cajon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Da Kine's Hawaiian Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Hawaiian / Pacific | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Da Kine's Hawaiian Caterings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 6334 El Cajon Blvd. | open |
| Da Kine's Hawaiian Caterings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 6334 El Cajon Blvd. | open |
| Dickey's Barbecue Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 5801 University Ave B-1 | open |
| Ding Tea SDSU | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 5807 University Ave | open |
| Dirty Birds College Area Dirty Birds Pacific Beach | Casual dining · Bar | 6499 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 4701 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 5185 College Avenue | open |
| Don Roman Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6145 El Cajon Blvd j | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 5824 Montezuma Rd Ste 160 | open |
| East African Cuisine | Food truck · Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 4243 49th St | open |
| Eathai Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 6160 University Ave | open |
| Effin's Bar & Grill | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 6164 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Egyptian Tea Room Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4644 College Ave | open | |
| El Cajon College Hbq Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6083 El Cajon Blvd Ste B1 | open | |
| El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 5415 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| El Rodeo Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 6924 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| El Tio's Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Burgers | 6191 University Ave | open |
| El Toro Grill Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4491 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| El Valedor Seafood | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 6099 University Ave | open |
| Eli's Peruvian Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Peruvian · Latin American (other) | 4979 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Elsa's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · American | 7022 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Epic Wings Epic Wings | Quick service | Chicken / wings · American | 5120 College Ave #126 | open |
| Epic Wings Epic Wings | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · American | 6715 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Etna Pizza & Italian Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4427 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Eureka Eureka | Casual dining · Bar | American | 5140 College Ave Suite 111 | open |
| Everbowl Everbowl | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls · Coffee | 5120 College Ave #124 | open |
| Everytable | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6083 El Cajon Blvd Ste b1 | open | |
| Fatt Belly Deli | Café | Coffee | 6191 University Ave | open |
| Fattoush | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 6686 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Fish Pit | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Sushi · Japanese | 4632 College Ave | open |
| Flavors Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | African · American | 5157 College Ave Unit c | open |
| Fruteria Don Chamango | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 4948 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Fruteria el Manguito | Juice, smoothie, tea · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Juice / smoothies · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 5961 University Ave | open |
| Fruteria La Buga | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Sandwiches | 5961 University Ave Ste 314 | open |
| FuelThyCells Sea Moss and Fruit Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 6186 University Ave | open |
| Fyi | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5157 College Ave | open |
| Garden Fresh Grill & Smoothie | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Mediterranean · Juice / smoothies | 6165 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Garden Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4204 Rolando Blvd | open |
| Gem Coffee | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 4412 Euclid Ave | open |
| Gerlando's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Pizza · Healthy / salads / bowls | 6784 El Cajon Blvd Ste J | open |
| Gordon Adams Smith | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4653 College Ave | open | |
| Gorilla Eats Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Great Happiness Chinese Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 6987 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Great Wall Express Great Wall Restaurants | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 6375 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Grubz | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused · Casual dining | American | 3611 College Ave | open |
| Gualberto's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5871 University Ave #333 | open |
| Halal Burger Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Halal / kosher | 6353 El Cajon Blvd Ste 138 | open |
| Handel's Homemade Ice Cream Handel's Homemade Ice Cream | Dessert · Bar | Dessert | 5824 Montezuma Road, San Diego, California 92115 | open |
| Happytime Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Juice / smoothies · Breakfast | 4336 54th St | open |
| Himalayan Yak & Yeti | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 6784 El Cajon Blvd Ste -- D | open |
| Hing Ky Mi Gia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 5237 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Hoai Hue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 4660 El Cajon Blvd Suite 102 | open |
| Hot Monkey Love Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5960 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Ice Box | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 4649 College Ave | open |
| Ice Cream Bros Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5157 College Ave | open | |
| IHOP IHOP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast · American | 5851 University Ave | open |
| Island Spice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 6109 University Ave | open |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 4751 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Jack in the Box | Quick service | 5155 College Ave | open | |
| Jamba Jamba | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Juice / smoothies · Healthy / salads / bowls | 6348 College Grove Way | open |
| Jannasbff | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | American · Bakery | 6335 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 6083 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Jimmy John's | Quick service | 5824 Montezuma Rd Ste 160 | open | |
| Joyee’s Dumpling House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | open | |
| Jpl Mexican Restaurant Holdings Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4909 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Js Cafe | Café | Coffee | 6390 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Just Sushi To Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 5665 Lindo Paseo Ste 102 | open |
| Kfc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 4545 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Killer Street Tacos | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 4496 48th St | open |
| Kim Chan Sandwich Shop | Other | Sandwiches | 4712 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Kuro Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5943 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| L&L Hawaiian Barbecue | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific | 5157 College Ave Ste A | open |
| La Alianza | Food truck | 4750 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| La Casa Maria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 6969 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| La Casita De Vero | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| La Michoacana Mia SDSU La michoacana plus San Diego | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5971 University Ave | open |
| La Michoacana Plus - San Diego | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5971 University Ave Ste 307 | open |
| La Moon Thai Eatery | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 6366 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Larisa's Mexican Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Mexican | 4863 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Laylah's Patties & Jerk | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean | 5712 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Lazy hummingbird Fit | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 7220 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Lee's Sandwiches Lee's Sandwiches | Coffee shop | Sandwiches · Vietnamese · Coffee | 5801 University Ave # B-1 | open |
| Little Caesars Pizza Little Caesars | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6074 El Cajon Blvd SUITE B | open |
| Little Chef Chinese Take-Out | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Living Room Coffeehouse - College Area ＬＩＶＩＮＧ ＲＯＯＭ ＣＡＦＥ＆ＤＩＮＩＮＧ | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · European | 5900 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Los Primos Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 7065 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Louisiana Fried Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 5006 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Loving Hut Vegan Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 4745 El Cajon Blvd Unit 102 | open |
| Lucky Bird | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5420 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Lucky Lady San Diego Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5522 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Lucky Lady Sports Bar | Bar | 5522 El Cajon Boulevard | open | |
| Lucky Sanh Flavors Of Cambodia | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southeast Asian (other) | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Luigi's New York Giant Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6126 University Ave | open |
| Lux Lounge | Bar | 6184 University Ave | open | |
| Mai's Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Vietnamese · Chinese | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Majorette | Casual dining · Bar | 6344 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Mandii T Tran | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4745 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Mariscos El Prieto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican | 6062 University Ave | open |
| Mariscos La Morena | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4630 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Maxim's Seafood Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Chinese · Asian | 4616 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3412 College Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 5824 Montezuma Rd | open |
| Milo's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6686 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Minh Ky Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4644 El Cajon Blvd Ste 101 | open |
| Mirch Masala 2 GO | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 6165 El Cajon Blvd Ste E | open |
| Mission Brew Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 6845 University Ave | open |
| Mordenkainen's Parlour | Bar | 3411 Robin St | open | |
| Next Door Craft Beer and Wine Bar | Bar | 7235 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Nha Trang Restaurant & Lounge | Bar | Vietnamese | 4419 Euclid Ave | open |
| Nhu Y Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 4712 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Normal Heights Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert · American | 4406 Menlo Ave | open |
| Panda Express | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | 5807 University Ave | open |
| Papa John's Pizza Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6925 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Paris Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Sandwiches · Dessert | 4616 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Penelopes Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 7102 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Pepe’s Produce | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4948 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6011 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Pha Khao Lao Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Asian · American | 5801 University Ave | open |
| Pho Ca Dao Restaurant Phở Ca Dao & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 5223 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Phở Hòa Pho Hoa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 4717 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Pho King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 4658 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Pho Minh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 4712 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Pita Pit | Other | Sandwiches | 6353 El Cajon Blvd Ste 132 | open |
| Pizza Hut | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6729 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6499 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Plant Power Campus 1, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5842 Hardy Ave | open | |
| Plant Power Fast Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Vegan | 5842 Hardy Ave | open |
| Pokedon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hawaiian / Pacific · Japanese · Healthy / salads / bowls · Asian | 6353 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Popeyes Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Quick service | Chicken / wings · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 6095 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Primos Management Inc. | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7065 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Prince Hookah Cafe | Bar · Café | Mediterranean · Coffee | 4644 College Ave | open |
| R & L Alvarez-malo Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5415 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| R&R Hookah Lounge | Bar | 6512 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Ranchwood BBQ & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 7229 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Ranchwood Catering & BBQ | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 7229 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Rb Sushi 2, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5943 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Rice King | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 5420 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken - San Diego Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · Chicken / wings | 6364 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Rita's of University Square | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 5807 University Ave Ste A4 | open |
| Romeo & Julieta Wine Cafe | Bar | 4715 Monroe Ave | open | |
| Rosaria's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6305 University Ave | open |
| Rubio's Coastal Grill Rubio's | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Mexican | 3406 College Ave Ste A | open |
| Saigon Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Chinese · Asian | 4455 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Sala Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 6161 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Salsa Brava | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · American | 4885 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| SAN DIEGO - College & CA 94 - #102 Rubio's | Quick service | 3406 College Avenue Suite A | open | |
| San Diego Blenders | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 6663 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| San Diego Blenders | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 6345 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| San Diego Fries | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| San Diego SDSU Cheba Fam Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 4800 Art St | open |
| Sang Dao Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 5421 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Santa Ana Fresh Mexican Food Santa Ana Fresh Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex · American | 4909 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Satin Lounge | Bar | 6195 University Ave | open | |
| SAYAKA TEA Sharetea Malaysia | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 6353 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Scieats | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | open | |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 5542 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Sea Ridge Coffee | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 5055 Collwood Blvd | open |
| Senor Pancho Fresh Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 5089 College Ave | open |
| Shmoozers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6366 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Sin Lee Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Vietnamese · American | 4665 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Singing soul | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Cajun, Creole, Southern | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Smash & Dash | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Smashburger Smashburger | Quick service | Burgers · American | 6061 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Social Life Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 6011 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Song Huong Food to Go | Café | Vietnamese · Coffee · Asian | 4650 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Pizza · Coffee | 3424 College Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 6155 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 3436 College Ave (College Grove & Coll, Ege Way, San Di) | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop | Coffee | 6511 University Ave | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Café | Japanese · Coffee · Sushi · Healthy / salads / bowls · Hawaiian / Pacific | 6701 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Strong Hospitality Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4204 Rolando Blvd | open | |
| Su Pan Bakery El Cajon | Bakery | Bakery · Mexican | 5006 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 5437 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Subway Subway | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 6348 College Grove Way Suite 101 | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 4641 College Ave # 4643 | open |
| SUBWAY | Other | Sandwiches | 5565 Lindo Paseo | open |
| Sugar Mamma Caramels | Dessert · Bakery | Bakery | 4756 50th St | open |
| Surf & Soul Spot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 7229 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Sushi Factory Sushi Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 5420 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Sushi One N Half | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 5120 College Ave #122 | open |
| Sushiman Sushiman | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 6348 College Grove Way | open |
| Svangvitaya Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6161 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Sweet Treats By Thick | Bakery | Bakery | 6244 El Cajon Blvd Ste 30b | open |
| Taboo | Bar | 4746 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | Mexican | 6104 University Ave | open |
| Taco Bell Taco Bell | Quick service | 4545 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Tacos El Panson | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 4433 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Tajima Ramen Tajima | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 6061 El Cajon Blvd Ste 2 | open |
| Tako Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 7287 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Talmadge on 44th | Casual dining · Bar | American | 4471 44th St | open |
| Tandoori Vibes | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 6165 El Cajon Blvd Ste E | open |
| Tapioca Express | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 6145 El Cajon Blvd Ste G | open |
| Taqueria al Gusto | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 5841 University Ave | open |
| Tea Rex Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5131 College Ave Ste L | open | |
| Tea Station - San Diego , El Cajon | Coffee shop | Coffee | 6061 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Tenderfix By Noah Schnapp | Quick service | 5851 University Ave | open | |
| Terra American Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 7091 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Thai Taste | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 7030 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Thanh Tinh Chay | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Vegetarian | 4591 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| The Alcove Wine & Beer | Bar | 5540 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115 | open | |
| The BLVD Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6949 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| The Boba Spot | Dessert | Dessert | 5157 College Ave Ste B | open |
| The Canyon Bar | Bar | 5210 Remington Rd | open | |
| The Clean Scene | Bar | 6179 University Ave | open | |
| The Daily Grind Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 6695 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| The Den by Denny's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 5842 Hardy Ave | open |
| The Hydrant Bar | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6331 University Ave | open | |
| The Luau | Bar | 7123 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| The Mesa Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 6164 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| The Pita Pit | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 5131 College Ave | open |
| The Purple Mint Vegan Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 4616 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| The Radical Beet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| The Ugly Dog Pub | Bar | 6344 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| The Vinam Cafe | Café · Coffee shop · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 6150 El Cajon Blvd A | open |
| Thirst Trap | Coffee shop | Coffee | 5111 College Ave | open |
| Tofu House SDSU (Korean BBQ & Wings) | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6061 El Cajon Blvd Ste 4 | open | |
| Tokyo Sushi Loha | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 6502 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Top 10 Pho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 6165 El Cajon Blvd Ste A | open |
| Toshi Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 5943 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Tram Chim - Live King Crab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Seafood · Asian | 4350 54th St | open |
| Trujillo's Taco Shop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 5119 College Ave | open |
| Ultreya Coffee and Tea | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 4653 College Ave | open |
| Vinh Long Food To Go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Asian | 4575 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| WaBa Grill | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · BBQ | 6353 EI Cajon Blvd., Ste 120 | open |
| WaBa Grill WaBa Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Healthy / salads / bowls | 6165 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Wei Wei Asian Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 6465 University Ave | open |
| West Coast Confection | Dessert | Dessert | 6353 El Cajon Blvd Ste 132 | open |
| WG0265 San Diego (El Cajon Blvd) WaBa Grill | Quick service | 6165 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Which Wich Which Wich | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 5140 College Ave | open |
| Wienerschnitzel Wienerschnitzel | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Hot dogs | 4530 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Wild Thyme Bar & Grill | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Mediterranean | 5841 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Woodstock's Pizza SDSU | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 6145 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Ying Jiang | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 4655 College Ave | open |
| Yogurtland San Diego Yogurtland | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 6165 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Yum Yum Yo | Juice, smoothie, tea | Sandwiches · Juice / smoothies · Asian | 4444 El Cajon Blvd #1 | open |
| Yummy Yummy Juice Bar | Juice, smoothie, tea · Fast casual | Juice / smoothies · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 6784 El Cajon Blvd Ste B | open |
| Zamora's Industries, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 7102 El Cajon Blvd | open | |
| Zappy Pizza Zappy's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 5971 University Ave | open |
| Zen Coffee & Deli | Coffee shop · Café · Bar | Coffee | 5231 El Cajon Blvd | open |
| Zodiak Hookah Lounge | Bar | 6193 University Ave | open | |
| Adobo House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Filipino | 6784 El Cajon Blvd | closed |
| Batch & Box | Dessert | Dessert | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | closed |
| Bird-n-bun | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 6334 El Cajon Blvd | closed | |
| Lolita's Mexican Food | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5120 College Ave Ste 125 | closed | |
| Perla's Mexican Candy Store | Dessert | 5273 El Cajon Blvd | closed | |
| State St Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 5131 College Ave Ste F | closed | |
| Vegan Urbano | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 6353 El Cajon Blvd Ste 138 | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 93 | 88 | — | — | — | 5 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 81 | 74 | — | — | — | 7 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 78 | 70 | — | — | — | 8 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 94 | 84 | — | — | — | 10 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 100 | 87 | 28 | 49 | 9 | 10 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 93 | 81 | 22 | 48 | 9 | 10 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 104 | 93 | 27 | 57 | 8 | 10 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 101 | 88 | 27 | 49 | 11 | 11 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 102 | 87 | 24 | 55 | 7 | 12 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 99 | 87 | 22 | 51 | 12 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 103 | 91 | 23 | 55 | 11 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 104 | 92 | 30 | 48 | 12 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 104 | 91 | 27 | 50 | 12 | 10 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 104 | 90 | 29 | 48 | 11 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 111 | 99 | 34 | 48 | 16 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 115 | 101 | 35 | 51 | 14 | 10 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 113 | 102 | 37 | 49 | 15 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 115 | 103 | 42 | 47 | 13 | 8 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 110 | 105 | 42 | 53 | 9 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 124 | 119 | 46 | 60 | 12 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 130 | 125 | 45 | 63 | 16 | 3 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 128 | 120 | 46 | 61 | 12 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 144 | 135 | 53 | 65 | 16 | 5 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 140 | 129 | 50 | 64 | 15 | 4 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 141 | 128 | 50 | 63 | 15 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 141 | 126 | 47 | 64 | 15 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 146 | 130 | 49 | 65 | 15 | 7 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 141 | 126 | 46 | 64 | 16 | 6 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 142 | 129 | 44 | 66 | 19 | 5 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 147 | 136 | 45 | 73 | 18 | 5 | NAICS2022 |