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Butcher Shops & Specialty Markets in El Cajon, CA

17 shops in and around El Cajon, California — call ahead for special cuts and holiday orders — good shops sell out of briskets and standing rib roasts days before the weekend.

El Cajon has about 103,291 residents, which works out to 16 butcher shops & specialty markets per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Top 10 butcher shops & specialty markets in El Cajon

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  1. 1San Diego Halal Meat

    120 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020-4811

    Local farmsHalal

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  2. 2Harvest International Market

    733 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020

    Deli counter · Bakery · Fresh produce

    Halal

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  3. 3North Park Produce

    432 E Chase Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

    Tue-Sun 7:30am-10pm

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  4. 4Mr. Ray Rays Gourmet Sandwiches

    1530 Jamacha Rd Ste k, El Cajon, CA 92019

    Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm

    Deli counter · Gourmet selection · Smoked meats

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  5. 5Valley Foods

    1275 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92021

    Since 2010

    Seafood · Bakery · Fresh produce

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  6. 6Arman International Market

    351 W Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020

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  7. 7Najat Grocery Good Old Days Spices

    261 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020

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  8. 8Kabul Green Market

    375 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021-6462

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  9. 9Superior Meats

    927 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021-4706

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  10. 10Afghan Food Market

    435 W Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020

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Before you go

17shops
16per 100,000 residents
16with a phone
7with a website
2publish hours

Of the 17 butcher shops & specialty markets listed in El Cajon, 16 give a phone number, 2 publish opening hours and 7 have a website. Most often named on their own websites: deli counter (2), bakery (2) and fresh produce (2). The longest-running is Valley Foods, in business since 2010. The nearest bigger selection is San Diego with 120.

El Cajon 17 shops

All 7 other butcher shops & specialty markets in El Cajon

Same order: the most complete listings first.

  1. Rihana Market

    725 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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  2. Brothers butcher shop

    461 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021-5422

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  3. Albaraka Halal Market

    502 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020

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  4. Food Farm Market

    13307 Highway 80, El Cajon, CA 92021-2001

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  5. Sam's International Market

    665 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 92020

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  6. El Cajon Nutrition Center

    323 Van Houten Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

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  7. Double Batch Vegan Cheese

    1100 N Magnolia Ave Ste D, El Cajon, CA 92020-1953

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Good to know about butcher shops & specialty markets in El Cajon

How many butcher shops & specialty markets are there in El Cajon?

We list 17 butcher shops & specialty markets in El Cajon with addresses, and 16 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in El Cajon?

Call ahead — 16 of the 17 butcher shops & specialty markets here list a number. Hours at independent butcher shops & specialty markets shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Where can I buy beef short ribs near me?

You can find fresh beef short ribs at local meat markets and specialty butcher shops in El Cajon, California. Browse our directory of 17 local butchers, including 16 with direct phone numbers, to order custom cuts.

Where to buy guanciale?

Guanciale is commonly sold at specialty markets and craft butcher shops. In El Cajon, California, 17 local meat suppliers offer cured specialty pork cuts.