Chick-fil-A

Great service by the new GM: Joe Bilotta! The salmon bowl was delicious and the restaurant was very…read moreclean.

I'm a senior so my appetite is small. I always order the kids meal turkey sandwich with out cheese…read moreand without mayo. I can't have dairy. They always get it right. I love the focaccia bread it comes on. The staff is always pleasant and welcoming. This is a great place. Sometimes I take it to go and sometimes I eat in the cafe.

Cilantro Chicken Salad

Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl

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Chimichurri Steak Sandwich

Sourdough & Co

4.1(30 reviews)

1.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Bright and clean shop with nice service…read more This is not a fast sandwich shop, they thoughtful build each sandwich so so not be in a rush. Pastrami Ruben- my favorite of this order, really just delicious. Italian- delicious and messy, very classic. Chocolate chip cookie- good, would like it baked with a bit more salt but no major complaints. Clam chowder- I hate how good this is, I really hope it's from scratch .

I ordered two sandwiches online. One of the sandwiches came with everything listed on the…read moredescription on the website, but apparently for the other sandwich you are expected to individually select each ingredient that's already listed in the description yourself or else they won't add it to the sandwich. It really doesn't make sense as to why I would be expected to do this for one sandwich and not the other. I drove all the way back to the restaurant and was patient even when they told me about this inconsistency on the website. However, my main disappointment regarding this experience comes from the staff trying to tell me the original sandwich I received was correct. Apparently the website voids every ingredient that is supposed to come on the sandwich when you pay for extra add-ons, however my original sandwich was STILL missing the add-ons I paid for (avocado and cheese) and included the skimpiest amount of bacon, even though I paid for 3X bacon. On top of that, the size of the bread was half that of my other sandwich, which is supposed to be the same size. The girl at the counter tried to tell me it was because my other sandwich had more veggies (even though they were both supposed to have the same amount) but I really don't think that should affect the size of bread they give you. I'm extremely disappointed in the lack of accountability and the staff trying to convince me my sandwich was right when we were all looking right at it. It honestly was just the weirdest experience because they were all staring at the open face sandwich trying to tell me it had the ingredients I paid for. Even if they claim I was supposed to add the original ingredients manually myself, it STILL was missing the extra add-ons they charged me for. It was extremely odd that they kept going back and forth with me instead of admitting their mistake, so I decided to let it go. Lastly, the person whom I'm assuming is the manager re-wrapped the original sandwich for me and said he would make me another one and I could keep the first one. When I went to leave, the girl at the counter gave me grievance over taking both home, as if she either wanted it for herself or she was planning on recycling the ingredients for the next sandwich which I really hope wouldn't be the case for other customers' sake considering I literally took it home and brought it back to show them. Overall just a very weird customer service experience. Would not recommend.

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Turkey and roast beef

Roostr Yard

I enjoy the meals here. Very flavorful and delicious. Wings are the best combination with yard…read moresauce and mango lime!!! The prices are exorbitant, but the quality of the meal makes them well worth it. Nothing compares to fast food wings. The two young girls that assisted me were extremely friendly and efficient in processing my request. Will return soon.

Yesterday found this Resturant right cross from So Cal…read moreSport Boy what a large resturant lots of tables and outside sitting it's a great friendly plus clean and the bathrooms too I order a chicken tenders Excellent chicken tenders here Very fresh excellent flavor, and my order was hot and juicy and delicious too The photo is after I ate the fries and very good seasoned, and hot I had to wait for it to be able to eat some fries that how great the food I had was Now I'll go back

Garlic bread and Chicken

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Half Chicken Plate

Mendocino Farms

4.1(437 reviews)

4.2 mi

Whether I dine in or pick up, Mendocino Farms never fails to deliver a great meal and wonderful…read morecustomer service. The staff is always friendly and personable, and the restaurant is usually clean and well-kept, which I really appreciate! My favorite order right now is the "Not So Fried" Chicken Sandwich. Between the toasted ciabatta, Mendo's Krispies, Mustard Pickle Slaw, and herb aioli, it's a divine mix of flavors. A side of the mustard remoulade totally elevates the dipping game! I'm also currently obsessed with their Spicy Curried Couscous! I do wish the "large" size of the Spicy Curried Couscous was a bit bigger since it feels more like a medium to me, but everything else is on point. Overall, Mendocino Farms has great food, awesome service, and is a place I always enjoy coming back to. Looking forward to my next visit!

I'm here for their seasonal Heirloom BLT. I've ordered it 5 times within two weeks. It's a…read moreseasonal item so I'm trying to get my fill before it's gone. The bacon is cut up into bits. The tomato slices are hearty. (One time the tomato slice was 1inch thick!) Thick slices of sourdough. That habanero honey sauce really takes the BLT up a notch on flavor. Very satisfying. I usually order order online for post workout dinner at home. Rarely is my order ready by the stated time on the receipt. I think most orders are placed online since the counter is always stacked with takeout bags. Dining room isn't busy (in the late afternoon/early evening.) If you are reading this review then you're likely new to Mendo. Good food takes time. You can taste the quality of the ingredients. Seasonal items are always worth a try. Several items are their menu are just as tasty.

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Luna Grill El Camino Real

4.2(919 reviews)

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Katelyn & Team provided an exceptional culinary experience. The food was fresh and delightful.read more

The food was amazing and the service was really good too! Marcos helped me choose and was very…read morenice! 100% recommend. The place was very clean as well as the other employees being really friendly

Order counter and menu board

Grilled Chicken kabobs, Mediterranean Salad, hummus & pita, beef kabobs, desserts, rice, wraps and sauce.

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Wildland

4.1(547 reviews)

3.4 mi

This place was poppin in a Friday evening! All of the food was made to perfection. Favorites were…read morethe Ribeye, Burrata with tomatoes and honey, Malfadine pasta, Chocolate Hazelnut Cake and Very Green Salad. We also got the Albacore Tuna and Fazolletti (rabbit pasta) which was good, just not as favored as the other dishes my family got. There is also a kids menu, which was helpful for the little ones with simpler palates. Kudos so the staff who accommodated my cousins kids. The service was good and accommodating. I'd definitely return as the food and ambiance are modern and a-buzz! We didn't have time to get their wood fired pizza but we'll be back for more to try that next time. It looked too good to pass up!

We were looking forward to dining here for our 2nd time, since we enjoyed our first experience…read more Unfortunately, the service and menu offerings had many elements left to be desired. VERY slow service, especially in the beginning..... waiting 10 minutes before our server arrives to take our drink orders, really? Getting a refill on our wine was also an issue. Food quality was fine, just limited selections. I've been to their other restaurants and have enjoyed the dinners. What happened here tonight?

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sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

3.5(178 reviews)

6.8 mi

Loved our food and visit to Sweetgreens. I appreciated being able to customize what I wanted in a…read morebuild your bowl. The Honey Hot chicken bowl was delicious. Somehow I didn't photograph our food but I also loved seeing the fresh food being ready to be prepared and what gardens the produce came from.

Food is awesome. One of my favorite places to go for something quick, healthy and pretty filling…read more Accuracy is hit or miss and are often missing or out of key ingredient or elements to how you want your food (recent examples include bread, dressings and sweet potatoes). Service is unfortunately not its strength and digital ordering if often late - Just set your expectations for that.

Food station

Super Green Goddess with Blackened Chicken

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Cherry Blossom

4.6(139 reviews)

3.8 mi

Food, service, and ambiance are all 5 out of 5. Try the noodle soup and the fried rice. They were…read moreexcellent!

Honestly this was one of the BEST meals I've had in such a long time, I had to come and tell…read moreeveryone about it. If you're considering visiting this gem, just do it! I was kind of bummed that I was the only person dining for lunch, they honestly deserve a crowd. The food and service was 10/10. The setup is really cute on the inside as well and I was able to sit comfortably at a table with my daughter's stroller right next to me. Upon entering, I was greeted right away. I already knew that I wanted to order the Khao Soi because I had looked up their menu and pictures way before coming in and it looked like their specialty. I ordered an iced jasmine green tea as well and chose a table to sit at. The woman who took my order was really nice and helpful with ordering. My food didn't take long to come out, and it was DELICIOUS. This was my first time trying this dish so I didn't know what to expect but it was everything and more. It was topped with what I think was fried onion and chili crisp as well for some added spice. The tea was also so delicious, the crushed ice they use is my favorite. The tea was garnished with an orange slice and my toddler decided to much on it. The woman who took my order noticed my daughter eating the orange slice and she brought me out a couple more on the side. You really don't experience that level of customer service anymore, so it was such a sweet gesture. They have a lot of other things on their menu that I would love to come back and try. I also used the restroom before leaving and it was super clean. I honestly have no complaints whatsoever and I hope this business continues to thrive!

Roped off dinning area. Don't know why

(2) Paratha, with Chicken and Potato Curry Street Noodles Burmese Chicken & Potatoes Curry

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Lunch times Carlsbad

Nick's On State

4.5(1k reviews)

3.4 mi

•$$$

My friend and I came here with our two daughters after a late-night soccer tournament game. We left…read moretalking about how great the entire experience was. Jacob was our server, and he was fantastic. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever making us feel rushed. Later, Kaitlyn brought out our butter cake, and what started as a quick interaction turned into one of those unexpected conversations that give you a different perspective and refresh that we all need every once in a while. The food was just as impressive. We started with the Spinach & Artichoke Dip, which was the perfect appetizer. For dinner, we ordered the Center Cut Filet, Cha Cha's Spicy Rigatoni, and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and something we'd happily order again. If you're thinking about dessert, do yourself a favor and order the butter cake. It absolutely lives up to the hype. What stood out most, though, was the people. Working in a restaurant can be overstimulating and exhausting. Everyone we interacted with was kind and welcoming. It's easy to enjoy a great meal, but it's the people who make you want to come back. From the service to the food to the atmosphere, the entire team is doing an incredible job. Thank you to Jacob, Kaitlyn, the manager, kitchen staff, and everyone else who made our evening so enjoyable. We'll definitely be back.

First time for us at Nick's and it was amazing on every level! It was my husband's birthday and we…read morewere close by so we stop in for dinner without reservations. We were seated in 15 minutes. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere. The lighting was inviting and there are very cool design details everywhere from the bar to restaurant seating area. Our server, Fran, was so welcoming and let us take our time selecting a drink and then a starter dish to share to our final entrée. I had a small gift for my husband and Fran noticed so the restaurant of the evening she kept commenting on his birthday. Before the check was brought to the table Fran gave my husband a birthday card that was signed by all the staff. Such a sweet person touch. We enjoyed a complimentary chocolate dessert. Enjoy we ordered was a 10/10 but Fran made the evening unforgettable! Thank you! Well done!

View from dining room showing the bar and kitchen where the glass windows are.

Butter cake

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Bar Seating.

Windmill Food Hall

4.0(770 reviews)

4.1 mi

Family-Friendly Escape Near Legoland…read more While staying at the nearby Legoland Hotel, a few of us moms decided to sneak away from our husbands and kids for a quick break, and this place was a fantastic find! It features a variety of food stalls serving fresh, high-quality dishes, which was a very welcome break from the typical fried hotel food. With options ranging from pizza and fried chicken to a great selection of Asian cuisines like Thai and Chinese, it is an easy way to accommodate different tastes within a family or across multiple families. I especially loved the fresh, piping-hot dishes (we got the pad see ew) from the Thai food stall paired with a delicious cocktail from the central bar. Before heading back, we also grabbed some mini donuts to bring to the kids. The space is incredibly accommodating, with plenty of indoor seating options including bar tables, cozy booths, and standard tables. On top of that, they have several arcade games on-site, making this a highly viable and fun dining option for families with kids. Would recommend as a viable option if you're in the area.

"And the world is like an apple whirling silently in space…read moreLike the circles that you find in the windmills of your mind" (Sting) If you've ever driven on Interstate 5 (or in the lingo of the locals...."the Five") in Carlsbad you've seen the giant Windmill spinning curiously on the side of the road. Well, if you're hungry but can't exactly decide how to satisfy that hunger, just follow the windmill to the Windmill Food Hall. That's what we did and were soon face-to-face with fourteen different food vendors, ranging the ethnic gamut from Thai to Chinese to Sushi to Burgers to Lobster to Pizza to Mexican and pretty much anything your hungry little heart craves. Our party of three scattered into three directions and reunited at a table for our eclectic lunch. My wife went with meatballs from Cacio because Craft Pizza didn't sell slices, just a 12" pizza. My brother-in-law went with a Honey Walnut Shrimp plate from Secret Sauce Wok, and I went with sushi and miso soup from Rolled Up Sushi. I loved my lunch, starting with a nice flavorful Miso Soup ($5) that was served in a coffee cup! My eight Spicy Tuna Rolls ($14) were most definitely spicy. Now, since I love spicy food I was thrilled because 98% of the spicy tuna rolls I've had over the years are ho-hum on the old spiciness meter. Not these. The food hall was packed, and we saw many families having lunch there. Kids were all over, including some uniformed sports teams. The kids were also at the many video and arcade games on the premises, while bigger kids were entertaining themselves at Windmill's big bar. What a fun place for a fun food experience.

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Marcela S.

4 years ago

Hello YELPERS! My first review of this location (unfortunately) wasn't the best, so I'm pleased to write this new review! I hope I'm not too late to post this review as I wanted to comment about my experience at Chick-fil-A from last Monday. I had most positive experience with a young woman named Jordan in the drive-thru! In fact, I came home and taped my receipt on the fridge reminding myself to do this review! I'd like to begin this review addressing the very lovely JORDAN! What a sweetie pie! The smile on her face was enough to brighten my evening and her kind and welcoming demeanor was even better!! It is so nice to come across people that you know love their job because it shows in their quality of work. Jordan, if you're read this- you need to know that you are awesome! Keep up the good work! Now, on to the food... its awesome! I seem to always get the same thing, but it's just so good- I just can't seem to switch it up. I'm the classic person that orders the original chicken sandwich, fries and vanilla shake. And the BROWNIE! GOODNESS!!! The brownie is incredible! I wish they were bigger!!! If you guys come to this location- I hope you're lucky enough get Jordan to help you out. And get the brownie! Forget about the extra calories--- everyone deserves a treat now and again :) read more

Craig J.

10 years ago

Amazing, you would think a Franchisor would be concerned about how their brand is being portrayed and how customers are being treated. I wrote the "customer service" department of Chick-fil-A, after a whole lot of BS filler (such as "your satisfaction is our primary concern, blah blah blah..........") I finally get the line that since I didn't include the name of the store in my complaint, they can't do anything, because it is the responsibility of the store (franchisee) to take care of the problem. That's Corporate-ese for "fuck you". Funny how you just take a peek at the ADDRESS below the header of this review.....it's 3475 Marron Rd., Oceanside, CA 92056. Not sure how that doesn't identify the store????? Obviously the store owner doesn't read these Yelp reviews, or he/she does and doesn't give a shit.....which may very well be the case. But I'm surprised at Chick-fil-A corporate - they don't want to do anything to fix it, it has to be the particular store. Ever hear of FIXING IT and then charging back the store????? Can't believe the incredible LACK of customer service.............amazing. read more

Gen G.

4 years ago

ITS WAY OVERPRICED!!! $12+ for fries and 4 small strips of chicken. We could all just go to a nice restaurant with good quality for for that price. I spend $12+ on a meal and I'm still hungry after. They try to say it's not "fast food" although everything is already cooked ahead of time and they are faster than McDonald's but somehow they aren't "fast food" they also say they make everything in house which is hard to believe because it doesn't taste like good quality ingredients in my experience. They should lower the prices or give people more of a restaurant experience for $12-$25 dollar meals (with a desert ) IM NOT SPENDING $12 on a fast food meal. IN N OUT IS WAYYYY CHEAPER & better quality. But for $12 I can go buy a nice chicken sandwich at an actual restaurant read more

Daniel C.

3 years ago

Chick-fil-A is hands down one of the best fast food experiences you can have. Their chicken sandwiches are absolutely delicious with perfectly seasoned and tender chicken served on a soft bun. The waffle-cut fries are crispy and addictive, and the tangy lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink. What really sets Chick-fil-A apart is their exceptional customer service. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and eager to assist. Despite the restaurant's popularity, the service is efficient and the wait times are usually reasonable. Chick-fil-A consistently delivers quality food and impeccable service, making it a well-deserved 5-star fast food destination. read more

Jennifer C.

13 years ago

I was vacationing in Oceanside and I got hungry so I stopped by here and I have to say by far, the best experience I've ever had in a fast food restaurant. When I had gotten to the restaurant, I took a few moments to decide my order and I didn't feel rushed at all. After I had ordered my food, the guy delivered my food very fast and I was bery satisfied with my Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sandwich. A little pricy but I would have to say it's worth it for the quality for the chicken. read more

Pierre J.

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10 years ago

Wow. Talk about efficient. Employees walk up to the cars in the drive through with their IPads at the ready. They take your order, swipe your credit card, and then you drive quickly to the pick up window and get your 'perfect' order. All this and they display the exceptionally polite Chik-fil-a attitude. The food wasn't that bad either ;-) I definitely shall return to this location. Highly recommended 5/5 star location. read more

Nevaeh M.

7 years ago

I always go to chick fil a when I'm very hungry, the service at this chick fil a is always top notch. The workers always treat the customers with respect and make sure they get what they asked for. The food comes out right away and always very warm. At this chick fil a there is unlimited amount of sauces so you are at your own desire on how many you want. read more

Trina D.

16 years ago

Best fast food place in the world! The service is amazing!!!! They only employ clean cut freshed face kids who SPEAK ENGLISH! I can't tell you how refreshing it is to be able to UNDERSTAND the person who is taking my order. They are not open on Sundays because it's god's day. I will always support American, god loving businesses!!! read more

Judi H.

1 year ago

I don't even know this place but I just want to vent about school here. My friend is being disrespected by her group mates and one of the boys think he ate, he doesn't even know what steak is and treating my friend like a newborn baby. I stood up for her but they say it's none of my business like get outtttttt. Thanks for listening read more

Brian G.

7 years ago

I went in to try Chick-fil-A out for the first time and it was a great experience trying out their food. The staff is very nice and pleasant, and the chicken sandwich with waffle fries are so good especially when you add their Chick-fil-A sauce. They also give you free chicken nuggets when you sign in the Chick-fil-A app. read more

David A.

6 years ago

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James K.

16 years ago

Always good food and consistently the same in a good way. The people seem friendly and they do try and go out of their way. Nice place! And yes it would be great if they were open on Sundays but what can they do. It's the main corporation I guess. read more

Jesse T.

6 years ago

Love this place! They do a very good job at serving the food fast even if there is a long line. The staff is very nice and the food tastes delicious. It can get a little busy at times but other than that everything else is great. read more

Janet G.

7 years ago

The manager there is racist made a teenager cry because he told her she was Hispanic and couldn't hire her but she had all the qualifications but then didn't hire her because she was Hispanic. He needs to get fired read more

Alicia M.

9 years ago

This has to be the best cfa ! The staff is EXTREMELY NICE and the service is super fast . Sometimes I'm waiting on my drink and already getting my food and I love how this one has the sauces out. read more

James B.

6 years ago

Great food but yet again big lines and working too fast to ensure quality that they messed up the order again. Got home to find out that one of the meals is missing. Awesome... thanks! read more

Cam P.

3 years ago

Great service this time around, kudos to the staff for helping me out at 9:55, feel guilty for arriving that late but at least I already had a prepaid order. Thanks again read more

Megan F.

8 years ago

What amazing customer service. Even though they were busy And the drive through was packed I had a great experience going inside. Quick service and pleasant employees read more

Kayla S.

12 years ago

My favorite place to eat!! They are so nice and friendly! We eat here many times during the month and it's always quick and ready to go when we order it read more

Araceli R.

7 years ago

I always enjoy coming to this one, when there is a long line the wait is not long. Their food is also really good had not had trouble with this one yet read more

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3.3

(129 reviews)

my friend & i had a really disappointing, confusing & upsetting experience with the staff member…read morenamed destiny at this location tonight. we came around 9pm, & he first asked if they were making more honey sesame chicken & super greens. this immediately gave her a sour facial expression & she snarkily said "yeah, but you would have to wait". i then asked if they were also planning on making more buldak chicken too. she had the same facial expression of disgust and repeated herself VERBATIM, the sense of being inconvenienced as if she was cooking the dishes herself. i initially dismissed this, figuring she probably had a long day. for context, i tried the buldak chicken for the first time about a week prior at this same location. this dish obviously has bell peppers & at the time, i asked the super polite lady (i caught her name but can't remember) if there is any way at all that she could do me a favor not to get as many bell peppers in my order if i were to opt for the buldak chicken; if not, i didn't mind ordering something else. that lady was enthusiastic & willing to go the extra mile to just gently scoop around the bell peppers for me. fast forward to today, i proceeded to ask destiny for the same favor & prefaced my question with "i KNOW this may be odd to ask, but could you please try to avoid including bell peppers". her face continued to sour, transitioned to an offended facial expression as if i've just personally insulted her bloodline. "i mean, there's nothing i can really do. i don't know what you want me to do. there's only so much i can do. there are bell peppers... in" she retorted curtly. obviously the dish has bell peppers & it's an odd request & i still work in customer service too with previous experience in the food industry, so the last thing i want to do is inconvenience anyone. but since my experience with the other lady a week prior was SO positive & refreshing, i wanted to nicely ask destiny for the same thing. destiny was unwilling to accommodate & she made it very clear through her passive aggression, then tried to mask with aggressive contrived over-politeness. my friend urged me to talk to the supervisor, but i chalked it up to her having a bad day & tried to give her grace. the reason why i'm even writing this is what came after. i watched her scoop the buldak chicken dish into my order specifically (my friend got the same thing as me along with his honey sesame chicken) & not only did she not "try to avoid" bell peppers, she actively shorted me on my portion, only giving me three pieces of chicken with a bunch of bell peppers at the bottom (pictured below). even the chow mein & rice were smaller. i didn't get to take a photo of my friend's order, but his was at least 3x the amount i had received, to the point where he even shared pieces of his buldak chicken with me. it's one thing to be unwilling to accommodate someone's request despite the restaurant being slow, but it's completely out of line to deliberately short the portion of food that someone is paying for with their own money just because you didn't like how they tried asking you for a simple favor. even when bagging, my friend asked for a pair of chopsticks & a fork for me, & when she asked him for sauces, he mentioned teriyaki for me. no fork was included, no sauce was included, & to add to the pettiness of the entire confusing situation, the fortune cookies she had included were both CRUSHED. and obviously deliberately. i wish i was making this up. she then forced a smile before handing the bag, exerted the same aggressive contrived over-politeness, & looked me dead in the eyes and said "i tried to avoid the bell peppers" while fully knowing she did nothing of the sort besides scoop a smaller portion of the entree into my order because she didn't think i was watching her scoop the orders into our plates. again, i can relate and empathize when someone has had a bad workday & everything just feels so aggravating, but the energy & retaliation was misdirected towards me when i was trying to be as polite & gentle as possible since i did not want to ruffle any feathers. i am not a punching bag & i definitely shouldn't have to suffer the consequences of her lack of emotional regulation at the expense of the portions of my fully paid meal. it was just really confusing, sad, disappointing, & at this rate, it's not the monetary value & more about the principle of the matter. & i wish the lady who helped me here and was super nice to us a week prior was there instead. even my friend was shocked at her behavior & how everything was handled, so he had filled out a survey with the same experience since we were on one check. i wish destiny well & i hope she has better days working here, but i don't ever want her to touch my food order when i come here next. the world sucks right now & i get that, but kindness doesn't take that much out of you to give to others who mean no harm.

I absolutely love this location. Jazmin and her staff are very friendly and professional. The food…read moreis always fresh and hot . They provide excellent customer service. I highly recommend this place

El Pollo Loco

3.3

(128 reviews)

Love the bean, rice, & cheese burrito! The beans have a little kick to them. The chips are also…read morereally really really good.

* Please note this is from our meal on May 26. I couldn't find the photo in my phone until now…read morewhich is why this is a delayed post. * Positive: staff is still great! Still love their restaurant decor! Negative: the Mac n cheese just keeps getting more and more runny. This time it was almost void of noodles. My son called it cheese soup. Kids love the Mac n cheese so much here we get two, but this time both were mostly just liquid like watery cheese and a few noodles. Surely someone saw this before hand. Husband and I still ate some of it, it was actually yummy with the flour tortillas, but more as a dipping sauce than Mac n cheese. We had some box Mac n cheese so we made that for the kids which defeated the purpose of ordering out, you order out to avoid cooking :P. Positive: chicken has improved. There for a while it was burnt n so dry. Once the pieces were super yellow and had fatty yellow substance all over the pieces. We laid off the pollo loco for a while. This order the chicken was yummy again, so yay! For the cost I really wish quality would be more consistent. The workers have always been consistently great. Restaurant has always been clean and very cool decor. We stopped wasting money on their salads because they took away the ingredients that made their salads yummy. So I hope to not get the yellow chicken or soup like Mac but truly we just never know what we will get because quality just has not been consistent.

Jersey Mike's Subs

3.5

(221 reviews)