WaBa Grill

This food is so good. The owner is super nice. HIGHLY recommend the rice bowl with an extra tender…read more Sooooo good. 10/10

Red Bird Hot Chicken & Fries follow @jo.bellyy for more…read morerecs! I found a DAVES DUPE and dare I say the deals are even BETTER (plus they're halal!). Literally where else can you find a spot that gives you TWO HUGE chicken sliders AND fries for $14??? Not to mention they have a great variety of spice levels and other dishes to suit your own preferences. What I Got: Two Sandwiches w/ Fries Chicken Cheese Fries Red Bird Hot Chicken & Fries 27412 Portola Pkwy, Lake Forest, CA 92610

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Hot chicken fries

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Chicken rice bowl

Wienerschnitzel

3.7(109 reviews)

1.2 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

4.4(150 reviews)

0.4 mi

I had been seeing La Tia Tacos popping up here in South OC. Curiosity got the kids and I when we…read moresaw that they had birria. We have our go-to Mexican joints down here and typically stick to them, but recently had to add La Tia Tacos to our rotation. La Tia Tacos in Foothill Ranch, is in the town center's food court where Rubio's used to be. La Tia's is bright and airy, colorful and modern. The restaurant space has dining inside and outdoors in their own patio as well as the food court seating. There is an awesome salsa bar off to the side. The salsas and veggies are all home made from scratch. They're absolutely delicious. Refillable drinks are available at the soda fountain, some in bottles at the register too, but the star beverage for me is that fresh brewed tea. I have to get a large cup every time in case they start closing up and toss it out, which happened once. What we've ordered: 1) quesabirria tacos - 5/5. They have a special plate that comes with three quesabirrias and consome for $11.99. Add fresh chopped onions and cilantro, squeeze some lime, dip and enjoy. So good. 2) blackened shrimp taco - 5/5 3) carnitas taco - 5/5 4) la tia bowl with carnitas - 4/5. I liked everything about this but wasn't a really huge fan of the sauce. 5) la tia plate with carnitas - 5/5. I enjoyed this one. Comes with beans and rice. Perfect with the red onions and the marinated carrots from the salsa bar. Served with corn tortillas. The menu has a lot to offer and is bound to have something for everyone in your party. Since discovering La Tia, we've literally been there almost every week. I still have a lot of other food items to try and I'm sure we'll get to that. The service has been good and the lady at the front remembers my family. She greets us with a big smile every time we see each other which makes for a pleasant experience.

Definitely becoming my newest fave taco spot. We get daily style tacos and it's amazing because…read moreliterally our family of 5 has plenty and sometimes left overs. Their salsa is great, which is typically my prerequisite The meat also seems to be good quality, though all we have tried is the asada so I can't speak for anything else. Overall we do love this taco spot.

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

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In-N-Out Burger

3.9(387 reviews)

0.4 mi

Picked up food this time - still delicious. Drive through lines move pretty fast…read more Ok, bye.

Hayleigh, sis, tonight was a struggle. Pulled up and you asked me how I was and when I responded…read moreand asked how you were you blank starred and said nothing back. Gave my order #139 to the truck in front of me. You then didn't call out a re cook even tho your co worker asked you to. He ended up having to call out the re cook as you ignored him as well. Handed me my food after and seemed annoyed that I asked for spread. Believe me I get it- I also was sitting there for 15 minutes waiting and not super delighted either. I know all these details cause the window was wide open and you didn't even acknowledge the mistake, the wait, or your attitude. Hoping today was just a bad day for you. It happens. I suggest a personal day or maybe potato slicing next time- definitely not customer facing. On a lighter note - Aaron is beyond delightful.

The kitchen

Pink Lemonade

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Carl's Jr

2.2(86 reviews)

1.1 mi

I know about the Carl's burgers, but the charbroiled and Santa Fe chicken burgers are a great…read morealternative, when you want something else. Of course, those criss cut fries are a must order. Also, they serve some pretty good onion rings if you want to change that fry order.

Absolute terrible service. Ordered 2 orders of fries and chicken tenders and was only given 1 ranch…read moreand told I would need to pay extra for any additional sauce. Already paying an arm and a leg for the meal and it's upsetting to be told I need to pay extra for sauce that pairs with the meal. Do better it's not that serious.

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Empanada Man Pizzeria

4.0(601 reviews)

1.3 mi

First time here and i love it. I try the most famous flavors in the combo( 3 empanadas. Soup…read moreand soda ) . I i got two more 'cus they are delicious . This gonna be one of my fav. Restaurant to eat.

Great empanadas! Love the lunch specials too and super easy ordering online!…read more Their pizza is really good too!

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Cannoli

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.0(155 reviews)

0.1 mi

I had an excellent first experience at Cane's Chicken thanks to the outstanding customer service…read more From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by an employee with a big, genuine smile. Since it was my first time, she took the time to recommend what to order, which I really appreciated. The food was fantastic--fresh, hot, and delicious. What truly stood out, though, was the extra level of care. The employee, Rihab, personally brought my order to me instead of just calling it out, and she kindly checked in to see if I needed anything else. She made me feel genuinely valued as a customer. Rihab is a great asset to this location, and her service alone is enough to make me come back. She sets a wonderful example of what great customer service should be. Thank you!

Holy Shrinkflation Batman !!!!…read more I stopped by and ordered to go from this location about two months ago and got the 3 finger combo with Texas toast, fries and slaw. Got the same order tonight and I swear it's like 60% the size it was before. The chicken fingers are maybe 2 chicken McNuggets combined lol. I also got way less fries. Like WTF!!!! I mean it's still tasty but I'm paying like $13 but get way less food. I may as well go to CFA or McDs at this point. Take a look at the pics I shared. I even put a CFA ketchup container for reference.

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Mr Wok

3.8(185 reviews)

3.2 mi

I've been a Mr. Wok fan for decades! Always the best tasting and freshest Chinese takeout in the…read morearea. Vegetables are always fresh and crisp, bbq pork is so tasty and juicy, and the spicy dishes have just the right amount of heat. Dad loves broccoli beef, and the beef here is tender with big pieces of broccoli. Blows panda out of the water with portion sizes and flavor.

My experience at eating at Mr. Wok…read more First impression, the place is clean. I feel that I was the first customer that day and it had been freshly cleaned before opening. Atmosphere: 4 Stars. For what it was, it was clean. The mirrors on the wall visually created the idea of more space. The food looked fresh. Security was good. Service: 4 Stars the asian attendant was competent. I feel that her English language skills were a work in progress but it was functional. Quality: 3 Stars. It is cheap chinese food. I came there for I came there for it. I prefer the rice to the noodles but to each their own. The food was FRESH. A bit oily in its textures. I was neither disappointed or impressed, except for the freshness of it all. Value: 4 Stars. I felt that the dollar per calorie ratio was good. I paid $10.34 for a one item meal (according to their menu) that filled me up and left me with a small cup of leftovers. It was carbs and oil. The menu has more options on it for those who desire a great amount of protein. I feel that I will return at least once more to try their chicken and rice bowl.

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Quick mini bowl for here

Jack in the Box

2.1(81 reviews)

0.6 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

4.0(693 reviews)

0.3 mi

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.

Food here is pretty good. Not amazing but good. They have a lot of specials that make the food a…read moregood deal. The restaurant is clean. Okay portions. The sauce bar is great, they have red and green sauce. The tamale was soft and tasted good. The carnitas nachos could have used more protein, but it was crispy with a lot of cheese. The burritos are always good. Place is good enough would definitely come back. HAPPY MEXICAN FOODING!!