McDonald's

3.6
1709 reviews

About

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McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald’s approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, and follow us on social: X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Details

  • Drive-throughAvailable

Location

McDonald's
281 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA
92021, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.6
1,709 reviews
5 stars
680
4 stars
349
3 stars
288
2 stars
118
1 star
274

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Order Accuracy

Numerous customers reported issues with incorrect orders, including missing items and wrong modifications.

Customer Service

Feedback highlighted a mix of experiences, with some praising individual employees for their service while others criticized rudeness and poor management.

Cleanliness

Many reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions, particularly in restrooms and dining areas, contributing to a negative dining experience.

Speed of Service

Customers experienced long wait times, especially for drive-thru and curbside orders, with some noting that service was prompt on occasion.

Food Quality

While some customers enjoyed the food, others complained about cold or poorly prepared items, indicating inconsistency in food quality.
  • JM
    Jose A. “Killerhuman” Martinez
    3 days ago
    4.0
    Ricas hamburguesas y desayunos !. El único inconveniente es que los baños estan cerrados, necesitas pedir en la registradora que los habrán ya que los mantienen cerrados por seguridad e higiene.
  • WN
    William North
    Oct 20, 2025
    1.0
    Paid $15 for two Big Macs and spent the night vomiting with diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps.
  • FA
    Fadi A.
    Oct 18, 2025
    1.0
    I ordered just egg and cheese and they added sausage i was very clear and they repeated the order twice.
  • CR
    Christopher Russell
    Oct 13, 2025
    1.0
    Made me pull forward from drive thru to wait for fries I hate this because always a problem and today no exception. The wait was way longer than fries took to cook get home and they forgot the chocolate milk. Seriously get it together
  • BD
    BEAR'S DEN
    Oct 10, 2025
    1.0
    Rude manager poor customer service, how many times do you have customers give compliments to your employees. Exactly not often I step to the side to point out an employee to give a compliment to the manager in regards to how great his service is whenever I come in there. But instead I was racially profiled and disrespected by the manager around 11:15 a.m. today October 10th. I'm a large African-American man and it was clear that the general manager was profiling me because of my appearance. When I was merely trying to give an employee a compliment on his service and how well he seemed to enjoy his job on a regular basis. But instead Hispanic manager in charge of the store was rude confrontational and profiled me. Pretty sure this will be the last time I come to this McDonald's they never cover the front and they always make you feel like you're there bothering them. This is a direct reflection of leadership and I'm pretty sure this is a franchise location it's ran like one. It's always dirty it's never clean and you never feel welcome that's why the lobby is always so empty.

Frequently Asked Questions About McDonald's

What are the regular dining hours for this McDonald's location in El Cajon?

This McDonald's in El Cajon is open for regular dining from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week.

What times is the drive-thru open at McDonald's on 281 N 2nd St?

The drive-thru at this location operates daily from 5:00 AM until midnight (12:00 AM).