Elsa's Kitchen (again)(Greek and burgers)(SDSU area)

mmm-yoso!!! is being written by Cathy while Kirk and His Missus are catching up on missed vacationing. 

Yes, I wrote about Elsa's Kitchen in 2007 and again in 2011, The Mister and I have been there many times since and here's another post.  Elsa's survived Covid-19.  Located in a nondescript strip mall with a nice sized parking lot at the NorthEast corner of El Cajon and 73rd, next to the gas station,
 Elsa's Kitchen has been here since at least 2009.

You order and pay at the hole in the wall and soon your order will be ready.  

 The pastrami burger ($6.99)is hand shaped and char-broiled.  I *love* the char broiled flavor.  It's topped with a quality pastrami (not the pepper coated one; a regular smoked corned beef; the Liquor Store next door sells Boars Head deli meats and I think they get the pastrami there) and the usual toppings.  Hefty and very, very good.
 The bun is toasted, both on the top and inside, making for a non-soggy sandwich.
 The large greek salad ($10.99) is a great meal.  Plenty of gyros and very fresh  traditional Greek salad- romaine, tomato, onion, cucumber and Feta, served with a really nice dressing and tzatziki. 
 As always, a large order of onion rings ($3.99) was ordered.  I have mentioned before that all Greek restaurants make wonderful, from scratch, thick cut rings from sweet onions.  No exception here. 

Elsa's Kitchen Greek and American Food 7022 El Cajon Blvd (619) 464-6711 Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 9-8. (on our last visit, there was a window sign that it would be closed on Saturday and Sunday, so maybe call to check)

Comments

[James]

Thanks for the reminder - I live near here and don't stop by as often as I should! Their onion rings are indeed fantastic!

[Peter]

Cathy: Where do you get your favorite onion rings? I'm a BIG fan and am always on the lookout. THX

[kat]

that does sound hefty but delicious!

[Cathy]

So fortunate for you to have a great 'local' spot which survived the lockdowns, James. Those rings are so good!

Oh, Peter...I appreciate a good fry on every food item and the mixed tempura at both Niban and Chopstix is always quite perfect. However for just rings, Greek Chicken (it used to be Greek Style Chicken), with three locations in East County and one in Las Vegas is probably my favorite.

Quite a large burger as well as a large "size large" salad here, Kat; each can be a shared meal.

[Peter]

Thanks, Cathy -- haven't been to Niban in YEARS. Will definitely check those out (and Chopstix), plus get to one of the Greek Chickens -- I think there's one by the El Cajon DMV as I recall. THX!

[Soo]

That's impressive they make their onion rings fresh. I'll have to try them.

[Cathy]

Yes-at the South East corner of Graves at Bradley, Peter; that's "my" location. (The medium size Greek salad with chicken is my latest go-to).

The rings and the zucchini are both made fresh here, Soo.