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Is Funky Fries & Burgers Still Open? Food Paradise Update (El Cajon, CA)

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As of September 2026, Funky Fries & Burgers is listed open on funkyfriesandburgers.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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funkyfriesandburgers.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website showed a 2026 copyright notice, an HTTP last-modified date of 2026-09-08, current weekly hours, and a working online ordering system.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

'Extreme Eats' featured Funky Fries and Burgers, a casual burger spot in El Cajon known for its loaded fries and specialty burgers, branded on its site as '#stayfunky.' The restaurant operates from Washington Avenue in downtown El Cajon and runs a rewards and gift-card program for regulars. According to the restaurant's website (funkyfriesandburgers.com), the page carried a 2026 copyright notice and an HTTP last-modified header dated 2026-09-08, listed current Thursday-through-Saturday hours, and offered online ordering — evidence the burger shop remains open.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 19, Episode 23
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Extreme Eats
What was featured
Funky burgers and specialty fries at an El Cajon eatery
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Funky Fries & Burgers

Frequently asked questions

Is Funky Fries & Burgers still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Funky Fries & Burgers is listed open on funkyfriesandburgers.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Funky Fries & Burgers after Food Paradise?

'Extreme Eats' featured Funky Fries and Burgers, a casual burger spot in El Cajon known for its loaded fries and specialty burgers, branded on its site as '#stayfunky.' The restaurant operates from Washington Avenue in downtown El Cajon and runs a rewards and gift-card program for regulars. As of September 2026, Funky Fries & Burgers is listed open on funkyfriesandburgers.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Funky Fries & Burgers located?

101 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Funky Fries & Burgers?

Season 19, Episode 23 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Extreme Eats”.

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Address
101 W Washington Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Venue type
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