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    Carl's Jr

    2.2 (87 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Burgers
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Juan G.

    Not too impressed. It's just another Fast food restaurant, nothing above and beyond! The cashier lady was nice and welcoming! The food was ok, not the worst, not best. It was ok. Had good flavor, presentation could have been a bit better lol. I did think that the prices are kinda expensive for what we are getting. my guacamole burger was $12.49 for the combo. Add $1 for large. The food definitely did not match the price tag! At this location they do have an Amazon pick up box location, which can be useful!

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    Dora the manager so rude, she doesn't help my students for use the microwave although we bought 10 combos. The worst service in Carl jr. I hate this place. Absolutely never back

    How??? Plastic in my burnt beyond burger
    Tracy W.

    Cashiers are always friendly but burgers are usually burnt. Today I got a huge piece of plastic in my food. That being said, I appreciate Carl's having vegan options on the menu and the employees working through a pandemic. Solid 3 stars

    $20 for my order but got less than what I got charged for.
    Mike L.

    Paid $20 for my Double Western combo and an extra side. My burger should've had two Pattie's, not one. Pretty disappointed with this experience at this location.

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    Drove here and ordered a hand breaded chicken sandwich with Swiss cheese and bacon and that hit the spot.

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    Wienerschnitzel

    Wienerschnitzel

    3.7
    (109 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $

    It's a bummer that Wienerschnitzel closed its Irvine location, but I wanted to introduce my…read moredaughter to this fast food chain so we made the drive out to Lake Forest. I remember seeing a promo about their unbelievable $6 chili cheese deal which included two chili cheese dogs and chili cheese fries...now that's what I'm talkin' about! I didn't see any signage about it when we arrived at the restaurant and it wasn't on the menu, but I was able to order the deal. I also picked up two corn dogs for my daughter. Service was friendly and they even brought our order out to us when it was ready. My only gripe was that the air conditioning was busted and coincidentally it was a hot day outside. They had some electric fans running indoors, but a meal just isn't as enjoyable when you're sweating while eating. I also downloaded their app and besides the ordering function, I didn't see any reason to use or keep the app because Wienerschnitzel doesn't appear to offer points or rewards accumulation, membership deals, etc. Having said that, I'll be back next time when I'm hungry for a hot dog!

    I got to try Wienerschnitzel for the first time after signing up for their email list. They sent me…read morea coupon to try one of their Chili dogs for FREE and I took their offer! The front lobby was very clean and the woman at the front desk was very kind. I wish I had gotten her name. The Chili dog itself was good. The flavor of the chili could have used a little more seasoning for my tastebuds. Yet, I'd give it a 4/5. I would definitely try them again to see what other flavors Wienerschnitzel has to offer.

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    La Tia Tacos and More

    La Tia Tacos and More

    4.3
    (153 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    5 STARSSSSS FOR A RESTAURANT MAKING AN AFFORDABLE WHITE MEAT CHICKEN BREAST BURRITO!!!!…read more I'm particular, but I've been on the hunt to find somewhere close to where I live and work that offers a good-tasting, high-quality white meat chicken breast burrito that doesn't cost $16-20+ and I have FINALLY found it here at LA Tia Tacos! For $10.75 you actually get a good-sized white meat chicken breast burrito, with rice, beans, onions, cilantro fillings AND they give you some chips AND they have an open salsa bar with condiments on the side! I could not be happier to finally find a spot to replace my previous favorite (Sharky's) which has been long gone from OC and is now only in LA unfortunately. I know why restaurants use cheap, poor quality dark meat but I don't know why people prefer dark meat over white meat. It's gross and does not taste any better and you get gross gooey bits. LA Tia uses clean, marinated, high quality chicken breast and it will make me a recurring customer! I've already been coming each week and as long as everything stays consistent, I will be a longtime customer. My only small critique, although not a complaint, is that it would be nice if theh could add a few more chips to their meals. Sometimes they are a bit sparse and it would be nice to get some more. Now let's compare this with the overrated and over hyped Crapotle. Here at La Tia, you get better quality meat, free chips and a salsa bar that actually has good tasting salsa varieties to choose from, whereas at Crapotle, you get cheaper, low quality dark meat gross chicken and you have to PAY extra for chips and salsa on the side and their salsa choices suck anyways. Altogether, you would pay more at Crapotle for less quality. If you're a real chicken lover who understands and appreciates the white meat superiority, this is the spot you should go to! For under $11 you will not be disappointed! I'll be back again this week to get my burrito fix!

    La Tia Tacos was a great find! I recently stopped in and was pleasantly surprised by both the…read morequality and value. I tried their birria special, and it was absolutely delicious--tender, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. I was also excited to discover they serve margaritas, and they did not disappoint. Great food and great drinks are always a winning combination. What really stood out to me was the pricing. Even when it's not Taco Tuesday, the menu is very reasonably priced, which is becoming harder and harder to find these days. Between the delicious food, tasty margaritas, and affordable prices, La Tia Tacos has definitely earned a return visit from me. Highly recommended!

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    La tia plate - with carnitas. Comes with a side of three tortillas.
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    Mr Wok

    Mr Wok

    3.8
    (189 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $

    The BEST chow mein! Love getting a tray of beef chow mein for parties or half tray for dinner on…read morenights that I don't want to cook. Hunan beef is my favorite entree, followed by the orange chicken. Egg rolls are basic but always good with a little soy sauce.

    Mr. Wok is one of those hole-in-the-wall, mom & pop, OG joints that has been opened forevs. It's…read morealways been one of my go-to quick Chinese dinners ~ because not only is it comfort food, but you can't beat the quality & quantity of the large portion sized item combos here! It totally beats Panda, Pick-up-Stix and all the rest. Mr. Wok is located in an old strip mall, b/w El Toro Rd. & Trabuco Rd. ~ in Lake Forest. It's near a Grocery Outlet, Dollar Tree & Coffee Bean. It's small, quaint and clean. The decor is minimal and there is some seating inside, as the food is served hot & fresh behind the buffet-like counter. Think OG Sam Woo BBQ restaurant style. IYKYK. The owners are super friendly & sweet. My family of 4 always gets 3 x 2-item combos to share (for $10.90/each..you really can't beat that). On this particular night, I happen to be feeling under that weather and craving something soupy, so I also ordered a large hot & sour soup and the fried wonton appetizer (3 count). Everything came out to about $46ish, which is such a deal, considering the amount of food we get. Our fam loves the chow mein (fried) noods here, so that's all we get. It's chewy & flavorful. Add some sriracha and it's bomb! Our typical side items are the beef w/ broccoli (which is really fresh & tender..not salty or overly saucey), hubs loves the chicken w/ black bean sauce (it's healthy protein w/ the veggies), the kiddies love the orange chicken (b/c it's moist and juicy..not overcooked & crunchy like Panda is sometimes), and the bbq pork is one of my favs (super flavorful and moist..like homemade). YUMS! So if you are craving Chinese fast-food that not only satisfies, but in this day and age comes w/ generous portions at affordable prices, then give Mr. Wok a try. RxFoodie recommend!!!

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    For our fam bam of 4 ~ we ordered 3 x 2-item combos + a large hot & sour soup and 3 ct fried wonton appetizer = $46ish total..what a deal!!!
    For our fam bam of 4 ~ we ordered 3 x 2-item combos + a large hot & sour soup and 3 ct fried wonton appetizer = $46ish total..what a deal!!!
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    Jack in the Box

    Jack in the Box

    2.1
    (83 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $

    Three family members ordered a Double bacon, Smashburger!…read more Regretfully it only had two measly slices of bacon and neither of those were completely whole pieces ! Losing a star! The burger meat patty was very surprisingly above average And there were two of them. I ordered it without sauces : The one that came with was OK BUT their barbecue sauce was a bit tangier and better. Perhaps I'm used to the "western bacon cheeseburger" from another place. Furthermore, our cashier was the lead manager, and he was way cool. - a really nice guy! We are too special needs family members there today, and he showed respect, and patience, handling them perfectly! Additionally, The Restaurant was clean. I'm beginning to think that this is my favorite Jack-in-the-Box location that's local to us. (out of the four I frequent ). Also liking the fact that there's still a self-serve soda machine. (it was nice getting a variation of sodas being able to test them, a few of them were flat) Going back to the burger - Oddly enough, if there was a more generous portion of bacon, this would have perhaps been five stars ! - Cost wise, it's a $10 burger, not sure why fast food are going up so much price-wise. Please note I did switch out the sauces, by ordering it without any sauce, and then getting a sample of the " good good sauce" and the barbecue sauce, and much preferred the barbecue. You may want to do the same! (I'm starting to be repetitive... sorry) Side note: the Smashburger is thicker and takes longer for the hamburger patty to cook, but it's still frozen burger. - regretfully. But I didn't wanna wait in line at a place that would be unfrozen and take a lot longer time and more chaotic. - I do miss, and wondered if I should've asked for tomato and lettuce like a location that does serve fresh meat, oh, I also was craving their cheese jalapeños! I'm not sure why, but I can eat an entire large portion !

    Goodness gracious this place never gets orders correct then they sigh and roll your eyes at you…read more It's just constant negativity. This has happened on numerous occasions. I live nearby and it's a quick fast food spot but goodness. They are so unpleasant.

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    Cuca's Mexican Food

    Cuca's Mexican Food

    4.0
    (695 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    What a great local, casual Mexican spot! After living in San Diego for several years, my standards…read morefor Mexican food are quite high, so it's been difficult to find a place in Orange County that compares until I found Cuca's. My husband and I have visited a few times now, and the food has been consistently excellent. We've tried a variety of items, including their tacos, Carne Asada burritos, and taquitos; everything has been fresh and high-quality. The shrimp taco salad is my new favorite- it's delicious and incredibly fresh. Between the great guacamole, fresh salsas, and consistently friendly service, this place always delivers. We are so happy to have found such a reliable local gem!

    Cuca's falls squarely in the middle of the pack. It's not bad by any means, but it doesn't quite…read morestand out either. I ordered the two-item combo with rice and beans and went with the shredded beef hard shell tacos. The tacos actually had good flavor, and they were generous with both the meat and cheese. The rice and beans came in solid portions and tasted good as well, so that part of the meal was satisfying. My wife ordered the chile verde burrito chimichanga style, and that's where the experience dropped off a bit. The pork had very little flavor and, considering it's supposed to be simmered in chile verde sauce, it was surprisingly dry. Service was good. We went on a Friday night and the place was fairly busy with a mix of dine-in and takeout orders, but everything moved along smoothly. They also have a solid salsa selection, and the green jalapeño sauce in particular stood out. Overall, it's a decent neighborhood Mexican spot if you're looking for a quick meal, but nothing that really sets it apart from the many other options in the area.

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    The Hat

    The Hat

    3.9
    (1.5k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 1952

    The hat is a great classic greasy spoon for pastrami that originated in LA and has spread across…read morethe Southland. The restaurant in Lake Forest has plenty of seating in indoor and outdoor, and the staff are really nice. On this occasion I had Fries with pastrami and it was delicious! It is a little bit greasy, and I would've liked to have been able to order a smaller fries, because I ended up throwing away quite a bit of excess fries.

    We love The Hat but not today. They were efficient processing the lunchtime crowd and always…read morecheerful but the food and service suffered. The Pastrami Dip was messy before we dug in. The generous portion of small size onion rings were barely warm. Not good at all. Normally, we would have gone back and asked for fresh ones but we eat so few, we let it go. Our drink order never made it on the ticket. We went back and were cheerfully assisted. Finally, the dining room needed attention. Normally, there's an amazing woman constantly cleaning up but neither she nor anyone else was present. There were several messy tables that needed cleaning. Urp. There's something magical about this location that was sorely missing today. The Hat's Pastrami Dips and onion rings are a rare treat but today felt like punishment. We will come back when we start Jonesing for pastrami but don't think it'll be anytime soon. Our arteries may thank us but we are bummed.

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