Rudfords Diner serves up your All-American Favorites! From our Sky-High Burgers, Loaded Sandwiches, Hearty Portion Platters, Old School Shakes, Banana Splits, Fresh Baked Cakes and Pies that’ll bring you back to Families Dining Table! We are open 24/7/365, Just for YOU! Due to COVID we recommend contactless payment at table to keep our staff and patrons safe. We thank all for their patience in these times. Please contact via email for all catering needs.
Circa-1949 spot with old-timey decor & booth seating serves classic diner fare around the clock. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2900 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
Phone: (619) 282-8423
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Hours
| Friday |
Open 24 hours |
| Saturday |
Open 24 hours |
| Sunday |
Open 24 hours |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Open 24 hours
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday |
Open 24 hours |
| Thursday |
Open 24 hours |
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Reviews
Raven Willow
The service is hit and miss, though i have noticed things on an upswing in that department.
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Catalina Buttler
Outstanding! My husband brought us here for Mother’s Day brunch and it was delicious. The food was really good and good portions. I asked if i could have a certain part of a meal combined with a different meal, and with no hesitation, they agreed, and they plated my food beyond the way I expected them to do. Excellent customer service! I definitely recommend and will go back.
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Vera D
Let say my tastebuds are so picky so I couldn’t give 5 for the food. My chicken fried steak’s coating was a bit hard with a gravy that lack of seasoning in it. My son loved his steak, tho. I found it’s a little bit pricey compared to the taste and the indoor ambience. The portion was huge, maybe it’s the reason for their pricing. You could split plate (for only $1.5 extra charge) if you think the portion is too big for your tummy.
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Ronald Dolsky
Came here most recently for some late night breakfast. A couple of the staff members that helped us this time were so rude. Definitely won’t be coming back.
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Kristina Baroni
Fantastic food at any hour. Even if they get busy, the service is still great, efficient and never disappoints! Ordered a variety of things of the menu and can’t pick a favorite. It’s all amazing!!
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Tishone Lewis
The potatoes were a cold burnt flavorless mess. The scrambled eggs aren’t even REAL eggs and were bland and flavorless. The T-bone steak was bland and pathetically gray. I actually had to add my own seasonings to the steak and resear it. Glad I ordered it medium so I had a little room to work with. I could’ve prepared a better breakfast for myself. Such a disappointment. NEVER AGAIN!!!
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Angel Vizcarra
We found this place randomly and it didn’t disappoint. It’s the good ole American diner experience with the food you expect. Big portions, big flavor. A bit overpriced compared to a Denny’s (another diner). I deducted 1 star because of improvement opportunities they have compared to other places (the price, slower service – not the server’s fault, they’re clearly understaffed like most places nowadays -, and my hash browns were burned and a bit stale). But honestly, we’ll be back. It’s worth it and recommended.
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derp
I love going here! The service is amazing! If you come here, expect it to be a bit crowded. The food is alright. The wait does take awhile. The parking is pretty bad, barely any spots available. But your choice to come! I like it.
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E. T.
So I finally made it to this iconic Diner that’s been around forever, I guess! I do like going places that have accessible parking lots and Rudford’s has that, albeit it is modest in size.
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Arcadio Mora
Awesome old school diner. Food here is amazing and the service is good. Haven’t had anything bad here yet. They’re open 24 hours too! Sometimes they are super busy so be a lil patient.
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