Yahoo
Carne Asada Fries
California burrito. Everything is cooked fresh when you order. So good
Al Pastor, Guacamole, and Cilantro Burrito. With the BEST habanero salsa!
Chilaquiles w/red sauce
Carne Asada Fajitas plate
Great rolled tacos. Crunchy all the way through. Ask for their habanero sauce if you like spicy. Bomb.
New menu 7/20
Credit cards accepted, minimum purchased required.
Rita's Mexican Food Mexican Restaurant ·$

Welcome to Rita's Mexican Food, specializing in healthy choices! Conveniently located in the heart of El Cajon, California, our locally owned and operated restaurant has been serving fresh, authentic Mexican style dishes in a cozy atmosphere for nearly 25 years. We are honored to share our homemade recipes and time-honored traditions with you. At Rita's Mexican Food, our vibrant menu covers all the flavors of Mexico with traditional dishes using only the freshest ingredients. We have everything from breakfast burritos and California burritos to tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, tortas and plenty of extras! You can't miss our extra lite menu, featuring your favorite Mexican dishes like burritos, combination plates, low carb bowls and char-broiled chicken made low in fat but still high in deliciousness. Please visit our website for more information including full menus and catering availability from Rita's Catering, our sister location! Whether you want to try something new or revisit the classics, we invite you to bring your friends and family to join us at Rita's Mexican Food tonight!

Website: ritasmexicanfood.com

Phone: (619) 441-0756

Interested in our services?

Closed now

  • Fri 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM

1209 N 2nd St El Cajon, CA 92021 ·2143.17 mi

Is this your business? Verify your listing

Amenities

  • Family friendly
  • Accessible

Reviews

yelp
4.0 84 reviews
5 star
53 4 star
9 3 star
7 2 star
2 1 star
13
Kyle F. 04/07/24

Came here on the recommendation of a friend. The restaurant was located off of the roadway, and you wouldn't see it unless you knew where it was and turned into the driveway and drove to the...

More
Jeff U. 04/16/26

Hidden Gem. Been hitting Rita's for many years. This location isn't in a great spot, only because you can't really see it from 2nd St. But there's plenty of parking here. Everything is great here...

More
Jared F. 10/05/26

Very disappointed to be making this review. I order my food, and paid with card (they charge a 4% charge for using card instead of cash, no problem) but I was not given a physical receipt because...

More
Keisha B. 08/24/25

I love this place! They always have much more affordable prices for their food and they serve large portions. I've been going to this place for a couple of years now and will continue if they keep...

More
Jennifer B. 10/05/25

First time here! Food was delicious! Big portions at reasonable prices. It has a real neighborhood community ambiance. Service was fast. The restaurant was so clean too. I'll be back for sure!

More
Advertisement
Mobilize your Website
View Site in Mobile | Classic
Share by: