Carl's Jr in El Cajon, CA (92021)
For commuters on the move, the restaurant offers a reliable drive-thru service that ensures a quick and easy meal without compromising quality. Moreover, the family-friendly seating arrangement makes it an excellent choice for families looking to dine together in comfort.
Carl’s Jr. in El Cajon caters to its diverse community, offering a range of delicious and popular menu items that cater to various tastes. From their renowned charbroiled burgers to crispy chicken sandwiches and flavorful fries, there’s something for everyone at this location.
As the day transitions into night, Carl’s Jr. continues to serve its customers with extended late-night hours, making it a go-to destination for those craving a tasty treat after dark. Whether you’re a student at nearby Grossmont College or a resident of the charming El Cajon community, Carl’s Jr. is more than just a restaurant—it’s an essential part of the local landscape, offering quality food and exceptional service to all who visit.
Looking for another Carl's Jr. location? Check out our nearby location in Encinitas, CA.
Menu Items
- Featured
- Charbroiled Burgers
- Alix Earle’s Hangover Burger - $7.89
- Single Famous Star® - $6.69
- Double Famous Star® - $8.09
- Big Angus Famous Star® - $8.69
- Single Western Bacon Cheeseburger® - $7.89
- Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger® - $9.09
- Big Angus Western Bacon Cheeseburger® - $9.89
- Single Big Carl® - $6.29
- Double Big Carl® - $7.69
- Big Angus Big Carl® - $8.29
- Single Guacamole Bacon Burger - $7.89
- Double Guacamole Bacon Burger - $9.19
- Big Angus Guacamole Bacon Burger - $9.69
- Single El Diablo - $8.59
- Double El Diablo - $9.49
- Big Angus El Diablo - $10.59
- California Classic Double Cheeseburger - $4.49
- Big Cheeseburger - $5.39
- Charbroiled Double Deals
- Chicken & More
- Fried Zucchini Star - $6.09
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich - $7.89
- Hand-Breaded Bacon Swiss Chicken Sandwich - $8.39
- 3 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ - $6.79
- 5 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ - $9.09
- 6 Piece - Chicken Stars™ - $5.49
- 9 Piece- Chicken Stars™ - $6.59
- Charbroiled Chicken Club™ Sandwich - $9.09
- Charbroiled Santa Fe Chicken™ Sandwich - $8.99
- Charbroiled BBQ Chicken™ Sandwich - $7.89
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich - $4.49
- Sides & Desserts
- Beverages
Featured
The Blood Orange Baller
This beverage features Orange Fanta, Blood Orange Syrup, and Mini Strawberry Boba Bursts
Price: $3.69
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The Blueberry Baller
This beverage features Sprite, Blue Powerade, Blueberry Cotton Candy Syrup, and Mini Blueberry Boba Bursts
Price: $3.69
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Fried Zucchini Star
Crispy fried zucchini, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles, Special Sauce, and mayonnaise on a seeded bun.
Price: $6.09
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Alix Earle's Hangover Burger
Charbroiled all-beef patty, four strips of crispy bacon, egg, melted Swiss Cheese, Hash Rounds®, mayonnaise and special sauce on a seeded bun.
Price: $7.89
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Single Famous Star®
Charbroiled all-beef patty, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles, Special Sauce, and mayonnaise on a seeded bun.
Price: $6.69
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Double Famous Star®
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two slices of melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles, Special Sauce, and mayonnaise on a seeded bun.
Price: $8.09
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Big Angus Famous Star®
Charbroiled 1/3lb.100% Angus Beef, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayonnaise and special sauce, served on a potato bun.
Price: $8.69
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Single Western Bacon Cheeseburger®
Charbroiled all-beef patty, two strips of bacon, melted American cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ Sauce on a seeded bun.
Price: $7.89
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Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger®
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two strips of bacon, two slices of melted American cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ Sauce on a seeded bun.
Price: $9.09
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Big Angus Western Bacon Cheeseburger®
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two strips of bacon, two slices of melted American cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ Sauce on a seeded bun.
Price: $9.89
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Single Big Carl®
Charbroiled all-beef patty, our Classic Sauce, melted American cheese, and lettuce all on a seeded bun.
Price: $6.29
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Double Big Carl®
Two charbroiled all- beef patties, our Classic Sauce, two slices of American cheese, and lettuce all on a seeded bun.
Price: $7.69
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Big Angus Big Carl®
Charbroiled 1/3lb.100% Angus Beef our Classic Sauce, melted American cheese, and lettuce all on a potato bun.
Price: $8.29
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Single Guacamole Bacon Burger
Charbroiled all-beef patty, Guacamole, two strips of bacon, melted pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, and Santa Fe sauce served on a potato bun.
Price: $7.89
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Double Guacamole Bacon Burger
Two charbroiled all-beef patty, Guacamole, two strips of bacon, melted pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, and Santa Fe sauce served on a seeded bun.
Price: $9.19
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Big Angus Guacamole Bacon Burger
Charbroiled Third Pound 100% Angus Beef, guacamole, two strips of bacon, melted Pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and Santa Fe Sauce served on a premium bun.
Price: $9.69
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Single El Diablo
Charbroiled all-beef patty, two strips of bacon, jalapeno poppers, Pepperjack cheese, jalapeno coins and our fiery habanero ranch sauce on a seeded bun.
Price: $8.59
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Double El Diablo
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two strips of bacon, jalapeno poppers, Pepperjack cheese, jalapeno coins and our fiery habanero ranch sauce on a seeded bun.
Price: $9.49
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Big Angus El Diablo
Charbroiled 1/3lb.100% Angus Beef, two strips of bacon, jalapeno poppers, Pepper Jack cheese, jalapeño coins and our fiery habanero ranch sauce on a potato bun.
Price: $10.59
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California Classic Double Cheeseburger
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, American cheese, grilled onions, Classic Sauce, lettuce and tomato on a plain bun.
Price: $4.49
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Big Cheeseburger
Charbroiled all-beef patty, melted American cheese, pickles, onions, mustard and ketchup on a seeded bun.
Price: $5.39
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California Classic Double Cheeseburger
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, American cheese, grilled onions, Classic Sauce, lettuce and tomato on a plain bun.
Price: $4.49
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Double Cheeseburger
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, American cheese, onions, ketchup, mustard and dill pickles on a plain bun.
Price: $4.49
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Jalapeño Double Cheeseburger
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, Pepper Jack cheese, jalapeño coins, Santa Fe Sauce, lettuce and tomato on a plain bun.
Price: $4.49
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Fried Zucchini Star
Crispy fried zucchini, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles, Special Sauce, and mayonnaise on a seeded bun.
Price: $6.09
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Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Premium, all-white chicken fillet, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown, garlic pickle and mayonnaise served on a potato bun.
Price: $7.89
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Hand-Breaded Bacon Swiss Chicken Sandwich
Premium, all-white chicken fillet, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown, topped with bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on a potato bun.
Price: $8.39
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3 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™
Premium, all-white meat chicken, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with a choice of dipping sauce.
Price: $6.79
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5 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™
Premium, all-white meat chicken, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with a choice of dipping sauce.
Price: $9.09
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6 Piece - Chicken Stars™
Crispy star-shaped chicken nuggets with your choice of dipping sauce.
Price: $5.49
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9 Piece- Chicken Stars™
Crispy star-shaped chicken nuggets with your choice of dipping sauce.
Price: $6.59
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Charbroiled Chicken Club™ Sandwich
Charbroiled chicken breast, two strips of bacon, melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a potato bun.
Price: $9.09
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Charbroiled Santa Fe Chicken™ Sandwich
Charbroiled chicken breast, melted American cheese, mild green chile, lettuce and Santa Fe Sauce on a potato bun.
Price: $8.99
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Charbroiled BBQ Chicken™ Sandwich
Charbroiled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato and tangy BBQ Sauce on a potato bun.
Price: $7.89
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken, lettuce and mayonnaise on a plain bun.
Price: $4.49
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Fried Zucchini
Crispy bites of breaded zucchini. Served with House dressing.
Price: $4.59
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Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Creamy strawberry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
Price: $3.49
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The Blueberry Baller
This beverage features Sprite, Blue Powerade, Blueberry Cotton Candy Syrup, and Mini Blueberry Boba Bursts
Price: $3.69
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The Blood Orange Baller
This beverage features Orange Fanta, Blood Orange Syrup, and Mini Strawberry Boba Bursts
Price: $3.69
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Hand-Crafted Lemonade
Premium ice-cold lemonade made with real fruit juice and cane sugar and mixed in house.
Price: $3.39
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Hand-Crafted Strawberry Lemonade
Premium ice-cold strawberry lemonade made with real fruit juice and cane sugar and mixed in house.
Price: $3.49
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