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Cafés on 94

tripledigitken - 9-13-2013 at 04:23 PM

A recent post about Jacumba and the 94 prompted me to put this post together. I travel 94 regularly for day MC rides, which usually finds me having lunch or breakfast along the route.

These are my regular stops along 94. Hope this is of use to some of you not so familiar with the area. I am starting off in Jamul and traveling east to Campo for the list.

I am referencing the locations with mile post marker (MP) information to give you the relative distance from west to east and from the Tecate junction.

The first is Brody’s Burgers and Beer and is my favorite Beer and Burger joint in East San Diego county. It is at Steele Canyon Rd and 94 in Jamul behind the 7/11 on the north side of 94. For beer drinkers this is the stop, 22 beers on tap. MP 17.5

Barratt Junction Café will be the next you pass and is also on the north side of 94, and is famous for their fish fry. MP 34.7

For reference the Tecate junction is at MP 39.

The Potrero Grub and Pub (closed last week) at the Potrero General Store is next and is on on the south side of 94. MP 41.7

El Paso Taco Shop in Campo is on the north side of 94 and is a regular stop of mine. There is always a shady spot to cool off and have a drink and some Mexican food. MP 52.1

Subway/Chevron Gas is also in Campo and is right across from the El Paso Taco Shop.

The last is the Campo Diner on the south side of 94 and is my favorite breakfast stop. MP 52.2






















all photos taken with a Sony NEX-7 with 19mm Sigma 2.8, b/w conversion Nik Silver Efex Pro 2

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[Edited on 9-15-2013 by tripledigitken]

DENNIS - 9-13-2013 at 04:30 PM

Waidaminit.......you forgot that b-tchin Irish Pub at the corner of Jamacha and 94. Can't recall the name at the moment, but it will come to me in a while.



Ohhhh yeah....Hooleys.

tripledigitken - 9-13-2013 at 04:39 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Waidaminit.......you forgot that b-tchin Irish Pub at the corner of Jamacha and 94. Can't recall the name at the moment, but it will come to me in a while.



Ohhhh yeah....Hooleys.


DENNIS,


It doesn't qualify now that they have gone corporate with another location.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Actually there are quite a few good eateries in Rancho San Diego, but I chose to start in Jamul for the list.

Ken

Bob H - 9-13-2013 at 04:52 PM

Great photos... love the thread here!! Thanks for posting these.

David K - 9-13-2013 at 04:55 PM

Very cool Ken! You going to Jacumba tomorrow?

tripledigitken - 9-13-2013 at 04:58 PM

David,

No can do.

Ken

akbear - 9-13-2013 at 08:15 PM

How about the Bravo Cafe, across 94 from the 7/11 & bike shop, next to Veggie stand.
Steel Canyon & 94 south side. Breakfast & sandwiches.

akbear - 9-13-2013 at 08:16 PM

Also carrot cake at Campo Cafe. 2nd Barrett

EnsenadaDr - 9-13-2013 at 08:25 PM

Dennis Hooley's does not count, it's in a strip mall next to a Cinepolis...and an Albertson's, and a Target!! We are talkin' small town on this thread. But if you get up that way I'll meet you there for a Guinness!! (my treat!!).
Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Waidaminit.......you forgot that b-tchin Irish Pub at the corner of Jamacha and 94. Can't recall the name at the moment, but it will come to me in a while.



Ohhhh yeah....Hooleys.

EnsenadaDr - 9-13-2013 at 08:28 PM

Just so happened I passed Barrett Junction today. It said BBQ ribs till we run out....then a ways down I saw a Phil's BBQ delivery truck...wonder if that was for the Barrett Junction ribs I thought were cooked on site!!

tripledigitken - 9-13-2013 at 08:32 PM

tip.....plan on Tuesdays they have the corned beef tacos specially priced!!!


(you get the vibe of the places I picked)
Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Dennis Hooley's does not count, it's in a strip mall next to a Cinepolis...and an Albertson's, and a Target!! We are talkin' small town on this thread. But if you get up that way I'll meet you there for a Guinness!! (my treat!!).
Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Waidaminit.......you forgot that b-tchin Irish Pub at the corner of Jamacha and 94. Can't recall the name at the moment, but it will come to me in a while.

Ohhhh yeah....Hooleys.

tripledigitken - 9-14-2013 at 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by akbear
How about the Bravo Cafe, across 94 from the 7/11 & bike shop, next to Veggie stand.
Steel Canyon & 94 south side. Breakfast & sandwiches.


I'll give that one a try.

willardguy - 9-14-2013 at 10:30 AM

quickie-mart for a roaddog and a bag of ruffles!:lol:

DENNIS - 9-14-2013 at 11:09 AM

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Originally posted by willardguy
quickie-mart for a roaddog and a bag of ruffles!:lol:



You mean, that's not Skittles and Iced tea country?

Probably not. Highway 94 is Redneck Road.

tripledigitken - 9-14-2013 at 11:35 AM

Try Jacumba for skittles, some tye-dye out that way.

:coolup:

DianaT - 9-14-2013 at 08:20 PM

Fun theme that worked very well in B & W. Enjoyed them

J.P. - 9-14-2013 at 09:00 PM

I heard from a friend that hung out there the Grub and Pub next to the general store is closed. :yes:

tripledigitken - 9-14-2013 at 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by J.P.
I heard from a friend that hung out there the Grub and Pub next to the general store is closed. :yes:


JP,

I hadn't heard that, I made a few calls, and yes, they closed last tuesday.

Too bad!

Ken

mtgoat666 - 9-15-2013 at 12:02 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by tripledigitken

Actually there are quite a few good eateries in Rancho San Diego, but I chose to start in Jamul for the list.

Ken


There are? What places in rsd are good?

You listed eating stops on 94, have tried a few and none had anything but average food. Nothing too interesting. Uninspiring burritos, salad dressing from bottles bought at Costco,... The decor of some of the places is " quaint east county," but food is not worth stopping for. Suggest packing a lunch for good eating out campo way.

mtgoat666 - 9-15-2013 at 12:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by willardguy
quickie-mart for a roaddog and a bag of ruffles!:lol:



You mean, that's not Skittles and Iced tea country?

Probably not. Highway 94 is Redneck Road.


Most people out that way don't have necks. Or a full set of teeth. Just saying.

tripledigitken - 9-15-2013 at 08:21 AM

The point of the post is Nomads who cross at Tecate might find themselves wanting a place to stop to eat. Of course, it is not a culinary destination. Why am I out there eating? I regularly take MC rides out that way.

by the way,

"salad dressing from bottles bought at Costco", many of the restaurants we all favor in Baja would fall in that category.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Good, not great, eats in RSD:

Hooley's Irish Pub
Arrivederci Ristorante
Dolci Café Italiano
Press Box
Quote:
Originally posted by mtgoat666
Quote:
Originally posted by tripledigitken

Actually there are quite a few good eateries in Rancho San Diego, but I chose to start in Jamul for the list.

Ken


There are? What places in rsd are good?

You listed eating stops on 94, have tried a few and none had anything but average food. Nothing too interesting. Uninspiring burritos, salad dressing from bottles bought at Costco,... The decor of some of the places is " quaint east county," but food is not worth stopping for. Suggest packing a lunch for good eating out campo way.


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KaceyJ - 9-15-2013 at 08:48 AM

Ken,

Have you tried Habanero's yet?

It doesn't really fit into the diner class but the couple of times we've been there we've been pleased with the quality of the food.

--relative to San Diego County that is.........:cool:

All the places you mention are worth a stop .. well with exception of subway , just can't hand my dineros over for a bread and lettuce sandwich.

Miss the Dulzura cafe, don't know what happened there, it was a great place for a home cooked burger and ice cold brew

J.P. - 9-15-2013 at 09:36 AM

WE have tried most of the places listed on 94 some are better than others. Now we wait until we get to JANET'S on E. Main (old 80 ) its on the corner of E. Main and Greenfield in a little Shopping Plaza.
Great Food and Service.

durrelllrobert - 9-15-2013 at 10:05 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by KaceyJ
Ken,

Have you tried Habanero's yet?

It doesn't really fit into the diner class but the couple of times we've been there we've been pleased with the quality of the food.

--relative to San Diego County that is.........:cool:

All the places you mention are worth a stop .. well with exception of subway , just can't hand my dineros over for a bread and lettuce sandwich.

Miss the Dulzura cafe, don't know what happened there, it was a great place for a home cooked burger and ice cold brew
.. and restrooms out back and up the hill

Barry A. - 9-15-2013 at 12:20 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mtgoat666
Quote:
Originally posted by tripledigitken

Actually there are quite a few good eateries in Rancho San Diego, but I chose to start in Jamul for the list.

Ken


There are? What places in rsd are good?

You listed eating stops on 94, have tried a few and none had anything but average food. Nothing too interesting. Uninspiring burritos, salad dressing from bottles bought at Costco,... The decor of some of the places is " quaint east county," but food is not worth stopping for. Suggest packing a lunch for good eating out campo way.


Way to support the local community, Goat!!!! (NOT) :no:

Barry

EnsenadaDr - 9-16-2013 at 10:15 AM

I have a feeling Goat doesn't spring for even fine dining.

DENNIS - 9-16-2013 at 10:45 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
I have a feeling Goat doesn't spring for even fine dining.



Fine dining for Goat is an evening at the landfill. :lol:

JohnMcfrog - 9-16-2013 at 10:46 PM

Regarding good food in RSD. Try the Press Box on the north side of the 2nd Ave across from Target. $6 lunch specials, Tuesday $1 street tacos and nice service people. The chief knows his stuff and the Seared Ahi is outstanding. website:
http://www.pressboxsportslounge.com/index.php?option=com_con...

RedNeck Juanito

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