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Golden Corral #2686
390 W Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020

Dine In | To Go | Delivery

  • Curbside Pickup Available
  • Group Friendly
  • Banquet / Party Room
  • Delivery Available

Hours of Operation

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
  • Dinner Menu
  • Lunch Menu
  • Breakfast Menu

Dinner Buffet Menu

From home-style favorites like Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, and Pot Roast to our Signature Sirloin Steaks, there is always a bounty of fresh, delicious choices to enjoy around the dinner table.

Our tender, juicy USDA Signature Sirloin Steaks are cooked to order every night of the week. Enjoy a perfectly grilled steak, just how you like it, along with all the salads, sides and buffet favorites you love at Golden Corral. Monday - Friday after 4pm, hours vary on Weekend.

Hot Dinner Favorites

  • Golden Delicious Shrimp
  • Carving Station
  • Carved Bone-in Turkey
  • Signature Sirloin Steak
  • Bourbon Street Chicken
  • Awesome Pot Roast
  • Meatloaf
  • Fried Chicken
  • Fried Fish
  • Baked Fish
  • Manager's Choice:
  • Featured Pork Entree
  • Pot Pie or Chicken & Noodle Dumplings
  • Pizzas

Hot Dinner Sides

  • Broccoli
  • Carrots
  • Green Beans
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Corn
  • Cabbage
  • Beans
  • Mashed Potatoes + Gravy
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Homestyle Stuffing
  • Sweet Corn Pudding
  • Cinnamon Apples
  • Rice
  • Mexican Rice
  • Taquitos or Tamales
  • Refried Beans
  • Macaroni + Cheese
  • Italian Pasta Bake
  • Fried Ravioli
  • Soup of the Day
  • Baked Potato Bar with Toppings
  • Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter

Salad Bar + Dressings

  • Manger's Choice of daily featured prepared salads including Seafood Salad.
  • Plus a Variety of:
  • Fresh Veggies
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Meats
  • Cheeses
  • Crackers
  • Dressings
  • Additional Toppings

Desserts

  • Carrot Cake
  • Assorted Cupcakes
  • Assorted Cookies
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Coconut Macaroons
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Fruit Cobbler
  • Fudge Brownies
  • Banana Pudding
  • Bread Pudding
  • Cotton Candy
  • Sugar-Free Options
  • Manager’s Choice daily featured cakes & pies
  • Hand-Dipped Ice Cream (select locations)
  • Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Soft Serve Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Ice Cream Cones
  • Hot Fudge
  • Strawberry Topping
  • Assorted Candy Toppings
  • Chocolate-dipped Fresh Strawberry Skewers
  • Chocolate-dipped Rice Krispies Treat Skewers
  • Chocolate-dipped Marshmallow Skewers

Breakfast Buffet Menu

Rise and shine with our legendary breakfast buffet, featuring cooked-to-order eggs, omelets, bacon, sausage, buttermilk pancakes, crispy waffles, melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls and more!

Create your own breakfast masterpiece at our Omelet Station. Each omelet starts with fresh eggs that are folded around all of your favorite fillings.

Omelet Station

  • Fresh Eggs
  • Bacon Bits
  • Diced Ham
  • Sausage Crumbles
  • Green Peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Diced Onions
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Hot Breakfast Favorites

  • Scrambled Eggs
  • Bacon
  • Sausage Links
  • Sausage Patties
  • Sausage Gravy
  • Grilled Corned Beef Hash
  • Creamed Chipped Beef
  • Carved Ham
  • Skillet Hash Browns
  • Breakfast Casserole
  • Sautéed Mushrooms
  • Sautéed Onions + Peppers
  • Cheese Sauce
  • Homestyle Pancakes
  • Blueberry Pancakes
  • French Toast
  • Golden Waffles
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Texas Toast
  • Maple Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Syrup
  • Strawberry Topping

Cold Breakfast Selections

  • Assorted Cereals
  • Assorted Yogurts
  • Assorted Donuts
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelon
  • Grapefruit
  • Bananas
  • Orange Juice
  • Apple Juice
  • Cranberry Juice
  • Milk
  • Whipped Margarine
  • Honey-Margarine
  • Whipped Cream
  • Jellies

Desserts

  • Fruit Cobbler
  • Bread Pudding
  • Sugar-Free Options
  • Manager’s Choice daily featured cakes & pies
  • Hand-Dipped Ice Cream (select locations)
  • Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Soft Serve Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Ice Cream Cones
  • Hot Fudge
  • Strawberry Topping
  • Assorted Candy Toppings
  • Chocolate-dipped Fresh Strawberry Skewers
  • Chocolate-dipped Rice Krispies Treat Skewers
  • Chocolate-dipped Marshmallow Skewers

Lunch Buffet Menu

Our lunch buffet is never short of tasty menu options to pick from. Whether you prefer burgers, soup and salad, or a hearty hot meal, lunch at Golden Corral will keep your body fueled for the day.

Be your own burger boss! Our steakburgers are fire-grilled and served on top of our signature yeast rolls, along with an assortment of toppings that allow you to build your own burger, your way. Monday - Friday until 4pm, Saturday hours may vary.

Hot Lunch Favorites

  • Steakburger Bar
  • Bourbon Street Chicken
  • Awesome Pot Roast
  • Meatloaf
  • Fried Chicken
  • Fried Fish
  • Baked Fish
  • Manager's Choice:
  • Featured Pork Entree
  • Pot Pie or Chicken & Noodle Dumplings
  • Pizzas

Hot Lunch Sides

  • Broccoli
  • Carrots
  • Green Beans
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Corn
  • Cabbage
  • Beans
  • Mashed Potatoes + Gravy
  • Scalloped Potatoes
  • Homestyle Stuffing
  • Sweet Corn Pudding
  • Rice
  • Mexican Rice
  • Taquitos or Tamales
  • Refried Beans
  • Macaroni + Cheese
  • Italian Pasta Bake
  • Fried Ravioli
  • Soup of the Day
  • Baked Potato Bar with Toppings
  • Yeast Rolls with Honey Butter

Salad Bar + Dressings

  • Manger's Choice of daily featured prepared salads including Seafood Salad.
  • Plus a Variety of:
  • Fresh Veggies
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Meats
  • Cheeses
  • Crackers
  • Dressings
  • Additional Toppings

Desserts

  • Carrot Cake
  • Assorted Cupcakes
  • Assorted Cookies
  • Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Coconut Macaroons
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Fruit Cobbler
  • Fudge Brownies
  • Banana Pudding
  • Bread Pudding
  • Cotton Candy
  • Sugar-Free Options
  • Manager’s Choice daily featured cakes & pies
  • Hand-Dipped Ice Cream (select locations)
  • Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Soft Serve Chocolate Ice Cream
  • Ice Cream Cones
  • Hot Fudge
  • Strawberry Topping
  • Assorted Candy Toppings
  • Chocolate-dipped Fresh Strawberry Skewers
  • Chocolate-dipped Rice Krispies Treat Skewers
  • Chocolate-dipped Marshmallow Skewers

Endless Buffet Menus

Our menus offer an unmatched variety of quality foods that are freshly prepared throughout the day, every day. From breakfast to dinner, healthy to hearty, family favorites to seasonal traditions, Golden Corral© has it all. The Only One For Everyone™.

Craving something specific? Call to check availability. Menu items rotate often; vary by location, day of the week, time of day, holidays, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Skip the grocery store - Order To Go.

In a pinch for time but craving the comforts of a home-cooked meal? Order Golden Corral Meals To Go. It’s an easy, delicious take out choice your whole family will thank you for ordering. Delivery options are coming soon.

Order To Go

Order Delivery! Get comfort food delivered to your door!

Hot, fresh home-style meals delivered straight to your door by one of our delivery partners.

We Love Hosting A Party - Private Dining Room!

Our private dining room is the perfect place for your group to celebrate birthdays, sports teams, showers, reunions...whatever the occasion, Golden Corral likes to throw a party!

  • Birthday Parties
  • Baby + Bridal Showers
  • Team Sports Banquets
  • Graduations + Retirements
  • Holiday Celebrations
  • Family + Class Reunions
  • Wedding Rehearsals
  • Office + Corporate Meetings
  • Bus Tour Groups
  • Church + Community Groups

Request Private Room

  • Let Golden Corral host your next celebration. Submit form to inquire about room availability or call our Event Coordinator at 619-922-6104.

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