Sonic Drive-In

This is the worst location Carls Jr. I've ever been to. Went…read morethrough the drive thru last night and the person handing the order was coughing all over the food bag before giving it to me. This is completely unacceptable and disgusting. Never going back.

Terribly rude service at the drivethru. The AI bot took the order incorrectly and then the woman at…read morethe window was bothered when I corrected the order. Further, when she needed my phone since I paid by apple pay tap, she walked away with it to the far end of the counter on other side of the restaurant. Totally unacceptable. She acted like she was using it to tap to create the credit back. I never received the credit for the overcharge. This location is a dump with terrible service.

8/10/24 Order here

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Biggie's Burgers

4.2(809 reviews)

2.9 mi

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My 17 year old son had been raving about this place since last summer. We decided to make a stop on…read moreour way from San Diego to Los Angeles and it did not disappoint! Lina took our order and delivered elite customer service, she was very sweet and very welcoming. She checked in on us throughout our dining experience and made sure everything was perfect. All workers were hardworking and attentive. The food tasted delicious. From the burgers to the curly fries and chili cheese fries to the lemonades and shakes, everything was fresh and tasty. We look forward to returning on our next drive by and recommend this place to ALL.

Good burger and reasonably priced - I ordered the king burger: a 1/2 pound patty with fixings like…read moretomato, onions, lettuce and pickles and it was $11.99 for a large, juicy and flavorful burger. Sides are all a la carte. I was ordering for delivery and fries don't do so well after traveling, so instead I got the chicken strips ( & 11.99). Oddly you had to pay for sauce at least when ordering online. A nominal .30 charge but still, should be included for your first couple. These were okay, a little too much breading but sizeable tenders. They also have a crispy chicken sandwich, turkey and veggie burgers, and hot dogs but the menu is definitely no-frills overall. They do have some "meal deal" options that include fries and a drink for around $20. Delivery was fast and it was packaged well. I would order again!

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Cool and clean

In-N-Out Burger

3.8(107 reviews)

We visited on a Sunday night on the way home from San Diego as it's conveniently located right off…read morethe 5 freeway. The food was great. I got the #1 with alterations (Double Double minus onions but with extra spread), fries, and soda. The fries at In-N-Out are usually hit or miss depending on the location, time, and whoever is working but today they were winners. I docked a star because of the condition of the dining area which was disgusting. Although busy, there were several open tables, all of which looked as though swine had been let loose...ketchup smears, pieces of lettuce, spilled drinks, wadded up dirty napkins...you get the idea. A reflection of the deterioration of common decency. We had to go ask for someone to clean a table. He wiped down a tabletop with a wet cloth then left. We got a bunch of napkins to dry the table and clean off the seats...nothing we could really do about the spilled food and condiments under the table other than watch where we put our feet. I've never experienced this before at any In-N-Out. Maybe it was bad timing but next time I'll keep driving north to the next city that has an In-N-Out (I guess that'd be San Juan Capistrano).

I like the burger. Of course the fries are garbage regardless of what they try to sell you they…read moresuck balls they could have at least par fried them and do them French style but they're cold and shitty. I don't know service, stiff and saccharin sweet, but insincere typical teenagers in retail. Better than most but I think they have more supervision here than typical drive-thru joints. Ambiance - piss poor. Often you're turned off before you even get into the center there in because the line is out on the main drag despite the fact that they're supposed to do traffic control. This is something I've noticed up by The lax location where they actually do pretty good job for such a weird location in a very high traffic zone. This really fucked up traffic on pico. And they don't care because they're there to make money not pay people to help the community traffic situation. I got to be honest I don't like buying food here because of their conservative lean and actually supporting what's going on currently so that's that but that's choice the burgers are pretty good. Also just the burger is very affordable. Hard stop there. Go on off hours. You'll be happier. Who the heck wants to deal with that crap in your parking lot anymore I mean really?

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In and Out

Coastal Cowboy

This place is awesome! Justin gave us the best recommendations and everything was delicious. My…read moreboyfriend is celiac, and he was able to have a crispy chicken sandwich for the first time in his life! We'll definitely be back. Great people, great atmosphere, great food.

We moved to SC in early May and have been wanting to try Coastal Cowboy ever since. No seed oils…read moreand garbage in their food, our kind of food. The first move is you walk in and order at the counter, the line moves quickly and the girl who took our order was very knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell these employees are trained well. They give you a number and you grab a table. We were there on a Saturday night at 6:45 and we had no problems getting a table. Pro tip: Order beers & appetizers at the counter and then hang and have a couple of drinks and order dinner with your waitress. The food: Tallow Fries - Must order, the best fries you'll ever have. With the homemade ketchup good lawd! We got 2 baskets for 4 of us. We should have gotten 3 baskets. Coastal smash - 2 Pattie's, no seed oil sauce, pickles, onions, cheese on a fabulous brioche style bun. My wife LOVED this. Brisket tacos - An absolute winner. Smokey, salty, tangy, plenty of umami with cilantro and pickled onions. Fire! The only thing i would have loved was some sort of salsa. Maybe there was and I missed it. Caesar salad wrap chicken - this was a sleeper hit. My daughter is a Caesar salad conissuer and this was right up her ally. And with avocado oil Caesar dressing, no garbage! Comeon. Grilled fish tacos - very fresh and good. I think there was a sauce but these were dry. It needed more sauce and some salsa. Mind you the quality was there, so I had no problem eating them. But they were a bit bland honestly. 10/10 friendly service 10/10 easability if ordering and seating. 9/10 Food This will become one of our favorite family spots no doubt. Thank you Coastal Cowboy for caring enough to be seed oil free and health conscious with your cuisine.

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Jack in the Box

1.8(148 reviews)

2.2 mi

The cashier was nice. My burger was decent. The fries were fresh and hot…read more The restroom at this location is one of the worst I've ever been in. The handicap bathroom was out of order. I couldn't fit in the regular stall to help my daughter, so we had to keep the door open while she did her business. The individual stalls are too small for one person. There was toilet paper all over the place. An employee was coming out of the restroom as we entered, so they knew how bad it was. There weren't any paper towels, just a blower. We used our shirts to dry our hands. I wish I had thought to take photos. I just wanted to get myself and my child out of there asap.

Disappointed. Disgusting beyond words. The kitchen is gross. Walked in and walked back out. Not…read moresure how it's still open.

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Chick-fil-A

2.6(237 reviews)

5.0 mi

I've been coming to this Chick-fil-A for years since I live nearby, and overall I've had plenty of…read moregood experiences here. The staff is usually friendly, service is quick, and the restaurant is generally well maintained. That said, there was a period where I received undercooked chicken on a couple of separate visits. To be fair, I haven't experienced that issue recently, but it definitely left an impression. As a parent, I now find myself pulling apart my kids' chicken before they eat it just to make sure everything is fully cooked. I continue to visit because the recent experiences have been much better, but food safety is something that sticks with you. I'm hoping those issues are firmly in the past because this location has otherwise been a reliable neighborhood spot for many years.

I'm not sure if the management has changed at this location recently, but I'm honestly shocked by…read moreall the bad and subpar reviews. My husband and I were driving home from LA and thankfully it wasn't Sunday, because I had a mean hankering for Chick-fil-A. I mapped the closest one to the freeway on our route and landed on this location. Upon arrival in the parking lot we were both impressed by the ample parking spaces, despite it being around lunchtime. The woman at the register (red hair, I think her tag may have said she was the catering manager) was super friendly and funny. Once we placed our order and received our food (took less than 5 minutes), we chose a spot over on the astroturf because it was an incredibly beautiful day. There are two reasons I knocked a star off my review - the barstools at the outside tables on the turf are way too high, my legs nor my husband's weren't even able to fit under the table so we were perched awkwardly on the edge of these stools with our knees at table height. The second reason is that I didn't get one of the sauces I'd requested (and honestly I was too lazy to walk back inside to get it). Aside from that, our fries were hot and crispy, our sandwiches were freshly made and everything tasted great. It was a great lunch experience on a beautiful day, and we will definitely be back to this location again.

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McDonald's

2.1(230 reviews)

McDonalds is a large chain, so you can count on a similar menu, similar quality, consistent food…read morepreparation and taste. They also have similar architecture and design, but not always. This one is located not far off the 5 freeway. Parking lot is small and has small tight spaces. There is a drive thru. Service was friendly and fast. Food was good, consistent.

Very disappointing experience with leadership accountability at this location. Serious workplace…read moreconcerns involving inappropriate conduct between the general manager and a department manager were brought forward with supporting documentation, yet meaningful action did not appear to follow. A company's culture is reflected in how concerns are handled. When employees feel issues are dismissed, it affects morale, trust, and ultimately the customer experience. McDonald's promotes strong values around respect and safe workplaces. I hope ownership and corporate leadership take situations like this seriously and ensure proper review and transparency moving forward.

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Hapa J's

4.1(1.4k reviews)

2.5 mi

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Was in town for a wedding and decided to give this place a try…read more If I could give more stars I would. Delicious! I've never had a Spam tempura and now that's all I want from now on! The bar area was cute and TV's playing sports games. We were seated quick, our food came just as quick and left with full happy bellies. Will comeback when craving a Spam Musubi and in the area!

Went here for date night last week- it has a lot more seating inside than I had expected!…read more Good service- 5/5 The ambience - 3.5/5 - the ambience wasn't my favorite, maybe it's a little better in their main restaurant area but we were seated to the left when you walk in and while there are a few booths in that area it was mostly outdoor chairs and tables and sort of odd lighting. Just very very casual and not totally comfortable. Food- 3.4/4 out of 5 - I got the Luau plate and LOVED the chicken!! Everyone else was right- that chicken thigh deserves its own plate. I also really enjoyed the coconut pudding/jello thing that came with it and the sausage link. The pulled pork was just okay, not very well seasoned but not bad. The side of "dressed greens" was just some lettuce without dressing on it, and I thought the macaroni salad was fine. The last thing that really disappointed me were the sautéed veggies :/ they were just soo oily and had no seasoning to them at all. I didn't eat any of them or the un-dressed 'salad'. My husband got the chicken katsu plate, he said the chicken katsu was fine but the fries on the side were cold and not crispy, they were kind of chalky in the mouth and didn't taste fresh. Some parts were definitely a 3/5 but my chicken thigh was so good and the portions are *huge* so I feel like they deserve a 4/5? All in all, I think I'd come back if I wanted to go out with someone but save some money and we'd split one of the plates (the portions really are huge).

DA BIG MIXED PLATE

Feeling the Aloha at Hapa J's

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OLD SCHOOL MAITAI

Nick the Greek

4.5(180 reviews)

WOW! LETS GO! Anothy and Riley are soooo welcoming…read more I walked by and he greeted me and made sure I understood the menu and was quick with service. Thanks again Anothy. I come fully from a background of restaurants so I understand the hustle: very proud this is in san Clemente and I can come here now. If you want a CLEAN meal then come here

Delicious, fresh meal. We tried the new halloumi fries, spanakopita, tahini crunch salad, and the…read morecombination souvlaki plate. Everything was great!

Dubai Chocolate Froyochocolate

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Wingstop

3.4(159 reviews)

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This Wingstop location consistently delivers amazing service and great food. What really keeps me…read morecoming back are two of the guys who I believe are managers. I wish I remembered their names because they absolutely deserve recognition. They know me by name every time I come in and always make me feel welcome. It's rare to find that level of customer service these days, but they go above and beyond to make sure every visit is a great experience. If the manager sees this review, please let them know Emanuel says thank you they know exactly who they are! The food is always on point, but it's the people that make this location stand out. Keep up the great work!

My eldest daughter and I were on our way out of the City of San Clemente after watching the…read moreChampionship Finals of the Select Medical Orange County Cup in June 2025. We found ourselves stopping by Wingstop located at Gateway Village Plaza. I love their Hot Honey Rub (HHR) flavor! So very addicting at every bite. This dry rub is a combination of honey, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and ground mustard. Now you know why it is SO GOOD... sweet and spicy all in one! We walked in to order the wings. Ambiance was nice with colorful tables. Both restrooms are right in the same space as the dining area which I find odd. The gentleman who took our order was pleasant and accommodating. Thank you sir! I asked if they still have the 20 wings for $20. They sure did. One 20 for $20 please! I was allowed 3 different flavors, but I wanted all of them in HHR. I have tried their other flavors and nothing compares to their HHR. I am salivating as I'm typing right now LOL. Wait time was about 20+ minutes. They were super busy with walk-in and online orders so it was understandable. They did their best to get the orders out as quickly as possible. Thank you Wingstop! The wings were super hot and delicious. No compliants on the goods. However, I had 3 small gripes. Gripe #1... all 20 wings were placed in one tight box.... they could have separated 10 wings in one small box and another 10 wings in another small box. Gripe #2... there were too many drumettes and not enough wingettes (aka flats). I prefer more of the latter than the former. Gripe #3... some of the drumettes had open parts from the bone to the outside. I prefer my drumettes in fuller form. Hence, 4 stars! We will come back for more HHR wings the next time we're in San Clemente! Don't ever get rid of your HHR!! It's a flavor for life!!!