Downtown Cafe Bar & Grill

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182 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92020

Downtown Cafe Bar & Grill in El Cajon, California offers a vibrant atmosphere where patrons can enjoy good food, good music, and good times. They host a daily happy hour from 2 PM to 6 PM, featuring discounts on appetizers, tacos, burgers, and drinks. The menu boasts a variety of options, including half-price bottles and $5 glasses all day.

With live entertainment starting at 6 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as live music on Sundays at 12 PM, guests can revel in a lively experience. The venue also provides banquet facilities, a full bar with 34 draft beers, outdoor patio dining, and a buffet menu for special events.

Operating hours vary throughout the week, with the kitchen open from 2 PM to 8 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 2 PM to 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 10:30 AM to 6 PM on Sundays. Bands looking to perform at Downtown Cafe Bar & Grill are encouraged to reach out with their promotional materials via email.

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Carla O.
9/28/2025

I recently went here with my family who wanted to hear a live band and try somewhere different. Personally, I am not really into the type of music they played, so the band wasn't my favorite...

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Nina B.
9/16/2025

We came here last Saturday night as they were playing 80's rock and rock ballads. Alot of the Golden Gangs were dancing and having a great time. Very fun to people watch and drink at the same...

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Irene H.
10/24/2025

A great place to come to before a show the nearby Magnolia Theater. It's close and a great happy hour although it ends at 5:30 PM. We had the happy hour beers a good selection for $5. I had a...

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Ed M.
7/13/2025

We stopped by before a concert here at the Magnolia. It's not a bad alternative to buying drinks as the Magnolia charges double for canned beers and other drinks. This looks like it could be a...

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Gwyn C.
4/29/2025

Mom and dad loved this place! Here on a Saturday night and they had a live band playing 80s - my fav. Waitress was fantastic, loved her twang accent. Dad dug right into his steak sandwich and...

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