Black Angus – El Cajon

I first started going to Black Angus in the 90’s.  They had the best baked potato soup I had ever had.  I loved the mix of flavors from the bacon, potatoes and cream.

This visit I ordered 2 baked potato soups with no sour cream and cheese.  I noticed the recipe has changed.  Back in the old days the thickness of the soup was soup like.  Now it’s more like pudding.  The flavor was not as good either.  My second bowl of soup the flavor was terrible.  Tasted a sour flavor like they snuck in the sour cream.

The bread was another favorite of mine.  It had fresh baked aroma and full of flavor.  The bread looks the same but I didn’t detect the fresh baked aroma.  Instead I had the feeling it was blasted in the microwave to warm it.  Flavor seemed milder than the old days.

Waitress recommended I try the limited time only specials.  The photo of the grilled lamb chops was tempting.  I ordered it and the reality was quite different from the photo.  The photo showed 3 big lamb chops filling half the plate.

The lamb chops were only the bone portion.  When I get a chop I hold onto the bone part to eat the meat part.  Using my hands I still found it difficult to eat the meat around the bone.  The meat surrounding the bone was tender and juicy.  I loved the flavor of the lamb and seasoning but there was not a ton of meat on this dish.

Service was friendly and efficient.  I don’t know about visiting again.  My soup order was either messed up or half the time it has a nasty sour flavor.

1000 Graves Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021