There’s a restaurant in Southern California that is so remote that it’s quite likely you’ve never even heard of it until now. This hidden gem may be tucked away in a small town, but once you experience a taste of its homestyle cooking there’s no question you’ll be up for the drive again and again. Take a look at this family-owned restaurant in small town SoCal that is soooo worth the trip.

Tucked inside the remote town of Jacumba Hot Springs, you’ll find a mouthwatering restaurant that serves up some of the tastiest southern style soul food cuisine you can imagine.

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Jay’s Southern Cafe is a family-owned business that prides itself on serving delicious homestyle meals made with the freshest and highest quality ingredients.

Jay’s Southern Cafe You can find Jay’s Southern Cafe at 44461 Old 80 Hwy, Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934.

From a mouthwatering plate of lip-smacking ribs…

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To an overflowing plate of southern fried chicken, your taste buds will be delighted to discover such tasty comfort food out here in this small SoCal town.

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Or how about some fish tacos or shredded bbq chicken tacos for a mouthwatering meal?

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And I guarantee you’ve never tasted a fried chicken sandwich that’s this fresh or this tasty. Just one bite and you’ll be glad you made the drive.

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Make sure to check out some of the daily specials. You might find something like this hearty bowl of southern gumbo to warm up your tummy.

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If you love dessert your mouth will be watering over the delicious homemade cakes and baked goods you’ll find at Jay’s. You may even want to take an extra slice home.

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This family-owned gem offers a tasty menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. To experience Jay’s Southern Cafe for yourself just head to 44461 Old 80 Hwy in Jacumba Hot Springs, CA.

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Jay’s Southern Cafe

You can find Jay’s Southern Cafe at 44461 Old 80 Hwy, Jacumba Hot Springs, CA 91934.

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For another small town gem, try out a burger at this classic Southern California chalet.

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