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For more than 60 years, SONIC, America’s Drive-In has built the ultimate dining experience with our drive-in restaurants and we proudly serve our guests in San Diego, CA. We did it by sticking to what made drive-ins so popular in the first place: made-to-order American classics, signature menu items, and speedy service from friendly Carhops full of fun and personality. Cruise on over to us at 2829 El Cajon Boulevard for the ultimate SONIC experience!
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3.8
2,175 reviews
5 stars
931
4 stars
488
3 stars
324
2 stars
161
1 star
271
What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Service Issues
Many customers reported slow service, incorrect orders, and unresponsive staff, leading to frustration.
Food Quality
Feedback on food quality was mixed, with some items described as cold, dry, or poorly prepared, while shakes and tater tots received positive remarks.
Cleanliness
Several reviews highlighted cleanliness issues at various locations, with complaints about dirty environments and unsanitary conditions.
Pricing Concerns
Customers expressed that prices were too high for the quality of food offered, with some feeling that value for money was lacking.
Positive Experiences
Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised the friendly staff and enjoyable shakes, indicating that there are positive experiences to be had.
- JSJoseph SJan 2, 20265.0Had a pretzel bun double smash cheeseburger, wife had a cheeseburger as well, we both had fries and drink, and we split a peanut butter shake. The pretzel bun smash burger was excellent. The shake tipped it all off. I originally asked for a cheesecake shake but it didn't taste right so they switched it out without question. I'd go again.
- JKJoy George KunjikkuruDec 31, 20255.0Nice place to relax and order from the parking area.
- SSSheri SPDec 22, 20253.0Not exactly what I remember but it was ok .I got a chili dog and fries, hubby got #10. It was just ok. The best part was the steamed bun on the hot dog. They have a spin to win game. I won tots.
- TTTylerDec 15, 20251.0Put onions all over my items that contained no onions. Literally no reason to do this. Ruined my entire order and it was inedible. 0 brain cell activity.
- ALAnt LoNov 21, 20253.0Please advise your El Cajon location on proper food holding techniques. I could tell my chili cheese coney wasn't held correctly due to the outside dingey color. Luckily there was enough chili cheese to make it taste ok. The Jr patties were too dry on my Jr double. Someone clearly cooked them too long. Also it has been a while since I had visited a Sonic Drive-In, but whose bright idea was it to only put 1 peice of cheese on a double cheeseburger? Seems like your standards have dropped in order to increase profits. I did not speak to someone at the store level as this seems to be a higher up issue. Hope this franchise can get it together. Speed of service and temperature of food were good.