I was in the mood for chicken nuggets so I asked my boyfriend who has the best! He was going over the list of all the fast food places and recommended this location to me. I saw they had spicy chicken nuggets so I ordered the 10 piece combo with fries and a Dr. Pepper. My boyfriend suggested I try the ghost pepper ranch and I got a regular ranch just in case it was too spicy. I was the only one in the drive thru so it was relatively fast. The guy working the window was nice and it was a short but pleasant interaction. I drove home and started eating my food. There was a piece of short black hair in my food which was a bit off putting but I was hungry so I removed it and finished eating. I understand things like this can happen in the fast food industry but maybe check the food before placing it in the bag. Especially if I'm the only person there. read more

They always get my order wrong .the staff cant speak English I go to the one by my work now.

I love this place very much because the chicken wraps here are super fresh, savory, and delicious, good service, and nice atmosphere. read more

Wendy's - Wendy's. - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Santa Margarita, California

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At over $10 they have the worst Cobb salad ever The lettuce was wilted, very few ingredients and they were small. No dressing I just threw away my money read more

Unbelievably long wait in the drive through, over 20 mins with just a couple of cars ahead. This branch is obviously poorly managed.

Ordered a burger, 7:15 pm, Saturday the 24th. Got the wrong butger and it had catsup when I asked THREE TIMES FOR NO CATSUP. I recommend you fire whoever was taking and fulfilling orders at this time. And this is not the first time read more

It was an ok experience here at Wendy's. We showed up on a Saturday afternoon, around 2 pm or so. The drive-through was a bit busy but nothing crazy, no huge lines. Inside was empty, it was just us and another group of 3 people. The cashier was ok. Not rude or anything, she was just there. Not very friendly, or welcoming, no smiles of any kind. She took our order quickly and professionally. The food was ready by the time we were paying for our order lol. Fast food right? lol. The restaurant was clean inside, looked good. Lots of soft drink choices. The weird thing was that, there were no plastic utensils, napkins, nor straws out on the floor. They were all empty. When we got our food, they gave us a few napkins with it. Is that normal here? Weird. Not sure if I'll go back there. The food was ok. Nothing crazy, it was what you expect from a fast food restaurant. It was a bit on the pricey side though, at least that's what I thought. read more

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What sauce are they adding to their egg and cheese burritos? It is so disgusting, I took one bite and I was just like what is this? Disgusting read more

Went by today for the first time in years - went through the drive through and the guy had me wait to order for no real reason but that was ok .Then I ordered a Classic chicken sandwich with a drink - he said something I couldn't understand him so I asked him to repeat what he said . He said something again and I just asked him to please repeat it again, he apologized and asked me to wait a min . I waited and when he returned I Just said it's a classic chicken sandwich with a drink that's all I want he said ok second window. When I got up there he did apologize for the wait again and he said $12.06 I was a bit shocked it cost that much for a sandwich and fries and a drink , guess that's why I cook at home . Well as for the food , Sandwich was ok it was a bit spicy but no lettuce was on it only one skimpy dead piece , so not happy . Looked nothing like the pics of course . Fries: Very very Salty .... Drink - it's a drink Will I go back ?? Ugh ? No . But thank you . read more

"Thank You" so much to the employees working on 8/28/25 @ about 3:00 pm. We ordered a 10 piece chicken nuggets, double stack & a drink at the drive-thru. The female employee was very courteous when taking my order. When we arrived home, we noticed the food was perfectly prepared & still hot. We had a very nice meal. I truly appreciate your awesome customer service! read more

I usually give good reviews but this wendys messed up most of my order and they also har 80% of the drinks empty in the soda machine The only thing that saved them from 1 star is the workers were nice read more

Alberto at thr drive through was great! Food is ok, nothing out of this world, good for an emergency

We ordered 4 food and 2 beverage items from Wendy's Store at 30471 Avenida de las Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 on 2022-08-20 at 11:40am. Observations / Recommendations: ~ The food was average. - The order was inaccurate. I waited much longer than usual for my food. I asked for 4 ketchups and I was given 6 that were stuck together and covered in some old ketchup. I ordered a hamburger but was given a cheeseburger. I didn't find this out until I had already driven off. I ordered apples but was given french fries. I brought this to their attention and was given the apple bites. I was not given a receipt.. - Please consider asking customers if they want utensils, condiments, and other extras rather than automatically including them. The amount of water generated by this meal is tremendous. - The waste created by the inaccurate order and therefore uneaten food were disappointing. In addition to the food itself we automatically received the following: * 1 plastic sandwich wrapper. * 1 paper bag. * 1 plastic cup. * 1 Plastic spoon. * 1 plastic spoon wrapper. * 1 plastic straw. * 1 paper straw wrapper. * 1 plastic toy. * 2 waxed paper fry boxs. * 1 plastic drink container. * 1 plastic drink cap. * 1 foil drink seal. * 1 waxed paper drink cup. * 1 plastic drink lid. * 1 waxed paper apple cup. * 1 plastic apple cup. * 2 paper napkins. * 1 waxed paper sandwich wrapper. * 2 paper bags. * 1 plastic fork. * 1 plastic fork wrapper. Received by Request: * 6 foil ketchup packets. * 1 plastic sauce container. * 1 foil sauce container lid. read more

Wendy's - Waste - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Santa Margarita, California

It's 100 degrees outside and their A/C don't work. Sweating profusely and Not a word from the staff.

The worst Wedy's I have ever been to. Plenty of people working, none of them doing anything. The Manager literally could not speak English. Waited for 15 minutes for my order, got the wrong order when they finally gave my food. Literally, stay away. Pathetic, I'm ashamed they are even open. read more

I don't go here often, but most of the time I do, they are great. They get my order right, and it's fresh product. That's all I want. read more

My sandwich was as dry as an be and I go to the condiment bar and this is what you get, NOTHING. Covid is no excuse for just being lazy. yes if you meet your customers needs by setting up the condiment bar you will need to clean it up but that is the cost of doing business. read more

Used to be a reasonable option. It's outpriced itself. Meals range from $13-$17, ridiculous. In n out or Jack in the box locally FAR better options read more

This is the third time! GET THE ORDERS RIGHT!!!!! Your staff cannot get the orders correctly. Anything remotely outside the scope of meals with a number attached is beyond the ability of the person taking and/or bagging the order. This is not rocket science. Get it together! We won't be going back to Wendy's. Management needs to be retrained on how to run a successful team of employees! read more

The guy at the window was either stoned or so out of it tonight. I repeated my order 4 times... it was super easy they were the same thing. I also ordered a bacon burger and paid 2-3$ extra just to not have bacon on it SMH. luckily my husband was nice and gave me his bacon read more

Went to this location on 8/17/21 at 8 pm for dinner. They got my order right, which was a little complicated, and the guys at the window were super nice. Whoever took my order was super patient and nice; I had a couple people in the car who weren't confident on what they wanted or how they wanted it. And then someone wanted something different because they heard what someone else had ordered. I paid for the meal with a card, but I needed change for a $20 and the guy at the first window gave it to me no problem. At the second window to get my food, the guy there who was wearing a hat, glasses, and a wedding ring was also super nice. He would give me each bag, tell me what was in it, what was wrapped differently, and told me when there was still more to come. This all seems standard operating procedure for a fast food drive thru. But I can honestly say that most drive thru places would have been impatient when I ordered, would have probably gotten it wrong, would have looked at me crazy when I asked for change when I was paying for the meal with a card, and would have just handed me the bags of food and walked away from the window. I can't tell you how many times I've had to sit there at other places and look through my bags to make sure I got everything because the person at the window just handed me bags and said nothing. I've also sat at windows for an inordinate amount of time because I would be handed some food bags, the person would walk away, eventually come back looking at me like I was crazy asking if I needed anything else, just to let them know that they didn't even give me my drink or something. read more

Don't know why I went back but I stood at the Counter while 3 employees just looked at me No one came to take my order so I walked out I really hope the Owner reads this message Service sucks here read more

Wendy's locations can be a hit or miss. This location seems to get the orders right and product quality food for a fast food place. Never understand how some chains fail o product quality when the franchisee spends hundreds of thousands of dollars to establish, and open the location. This Wendy's seems to chair about food quality, value and service. read more

The service was really good and did not have to wait long for my food they also got my order right. I would definitely recommend to come here the food tasted great! read more

This was my all-time favorite Wendy's to go to a few months back there was always the nicest young boy at the drive-through and he was always so polite and thorough and always got my order correct. I'm not sure what has happened in the past few months I've asked if there was a management change and they said no but the whole staff is completely different from what it used to be and ever since the change things haven't been cooked all the way or overdone it's really disappointing to see one of your favorite fast food places go down the drain. read more

Very pore customer skills. They are great as long as you are simple and don't ask questions. It took 3 minutes for a worker to get off his personal phone and help me to be compensated for a breakfast sandwich that made me feel unwell. I waited from 9 until 12:30 to feel better and get lunch. I took back the sandwich, first the complaint was that i can't substitute my sandwich for a lunch sandwich. Even though i repeated offered to pay any difference since its more $. Not one manager or worker offered a solution. I had to ask them to compensate me so i can order food i want. Finally after admitting i vomit from the cheese sauce on the breakfast sandwich they finally gave me a credit on my new order. I asked for my meal well done they purposely did not do that. I asked for a well done spicy chicken. They taken an old sandwich and re cooked it so its cooled off pretty quickly and it is very dry. Very very dry meat. The gave me a stem of lettuce, literally a stem! The smallest chicken smallest bun. The fried were asked to be well done i watched them put them aside to cool off before the meal was done. I watched 3 women work together as I watched the kitchen to make sure i didnt see how they chose to short cut on my order.. i have no reason to believe this hispanic team does not like black people but my question was met in the drive through with a flat "No" and constantly staring through the window as I waited for the cars ahead to get their meal. Lack of eye contact from the women that told me know though we kept locking eyes cause she left her post to make my order. I don't understand why this store location tried to make people not want any special requests. They need better training or a New management team all together. Why as the customer do i have to show the manager the possibility of giving me what i want because they said they do not want to give a simple refund.. I will continue to make complaints as long as they Half Arse the job. read more

I'm only giving this place 2 stars because they lost my debit card and didn't even try to look for it. And two stars is generous considering how upset I am. They just waved me off. I'm sad to say this is the Wendy's I frequent because after this I might never go back again. I mean what unprofessionalism and honestly I'm upset. I literally pulled up front of the Wendy's not even 30 seconds after I left the drive thru window and searched my car and my bags I had recovered from them and nothing so unless they threw it out I don't know how the hell they couldn't have my card. It makes no logical sense what so ever. Honestly, wouldn't trust this place to save my life after this. I will be canceling my card and ordering a new one but still this shouldn't have occurred and they should have at least searched instead of ignoring me and gaslight. read more

Wendy's - the front of a restaurant at night - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Have been in this area for past 11 years, never had my order been messed up. I'm talking about big order every time for my family of 6. Don't understand all those bad review are talking about. Service people at the counter are always friendly and courteous. read more

The other night my parents and I were craving salads, so I thought I'd pick up a couple of their Wendy's Baja salads and a chicken nugget meal for my daughter. What normally should be an easy drive-thru process ended up being a big mass of confusion. First off I clearly placed my order at the order window, and the girl taking my order seemed to be rushing by trying to end my order with a "With that be all?" the entire time. I even repeated myself three times on our drinks and she still got it wrong at the pick-up window. So then I drive to the second window and hand the cashier my credit card. He then swipes it, looks confused at his screen, mumbles something quick to me and gives me my card back saying to hand it to them at the next window. Driving away slowly I notice him collecting payment from the car behind me. Did his credit card machine break? Am I going to have a double charge on my statement? Hmm... So I get to the last window and I hand them my card. They start quickly handing me all of our food with only three drinks when I ordered four drinks. (Three times.) So after handing my cups back and forth through my window trying to read the lids, they decided that they mischarged me and ended up giving me the fourth drink anyways at no charge. The two looked completely flustered, rushed and confused at the window. Absolutely no customer service there. And finally when I got home I realized they had only given me one straw (for four drinks!) and no sauce for the chicken. Frustrating... =(( (The salad was delicious though.) read more

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When we drove up around 1:00 pm we were surprised that there was nobody in line. But when we got our order we began to understand why. My Apple Pecan salad was missing the pecans, and the lettuce was tough. And, we had trouble understanding the order taker. Some quality control is badly needed. read more

Where to begin? Upon ordering I felt rushed by the employee at drive through. They didn't even offer my receipt. Had to ask for it when they were letting me drive off. Then, they didn't give me my drink. So I had to stop after pulling out and go inside, I know shame on me for not checking if I had it right? Well they made me feel rushed! They should be making sure! So I go inside, and the woman seemed annoyed that I got out of my car and asked for it. This location has had poor service at this time of day for quite some time. This will be my last visit to this location. Would have given 0 stars if the option was available. Food seemed like it was prepared really fast. Wasn't that great. Asked for one of the sandwiches to be plain, they made both with everything. I get it, wahh me right? Nah I just won't go back and if I'm stuck in a car that's going through, I'll wait to eat later. read more

Wendy's - Proof. You guys need to huddle up and get it together. I'll be coming into the store to make a formal complaint. - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Santa Margarita, California

They will gladly give you cold hamburgers at 11:30 because they already turned the grill off. Patties clearly been sitting 10-15 minutes. They will give you your money back if you come back and complain. I guess that's why they get a star. read more

Stopped in this Wendys while in the area... scoping out some apartment complexes - looking to move. My first time here, we went in. There was a line of about 3 people in front of me. I should say 3 groups... as each group was a family, or couple, etc. The wait time in line went realllllllllllllllllllllllly slow. They would take the order, then just wait around until the order was filled before they took the next person in line. Ive never seen that anywhere. It wasnt the best in terms of getting people helped. The second time, we went through the drive through... and ordered for 6 people. Our order total was $43, and the entire order was correct.... with the exception of Ranch Dressing, and a bottled water (That we paid an extra dollar for).... which is pretty good considering.... read more

I went to Wendy's and I asked for a PLAIN bacon cheeseburger. I made sure to ask at the end of my order to please make sure my cheeseburger was plain because I am allergic to tomato. And yet they still didn't get the memo. So now I have waisted $7.00 on a burger... read more

Wendy's - Fast Food Near Me - Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Wish there was an option for 0 stars. Got my order wrong. When I called when I got home took three tries for them to answer. Told them my order wrong. When my wife arrived they sacred as of they knew nothing about it. Claimed to not know who the person is open to was. Worst service ever. Need to close this store down. read more

Would give a one star but the cooks always make the food really good. The customer service is horrible, I asked this young guy what was on the cheeseburgers and they said just cheese I said no pickles? and they said no. I open it there's mustard, pickles, and onions. How do you work there and not know what's on your cheeseburger? The manager lady is always rude there too. Why are you guys working in customer service and can't be nice or tell me what's on your items. read more

absolutely batshit stupid service. my partner placed and order and I went to go pick it up. immediately when I was looking for our order in the pick up kiosk a gentleman approached me rudely and asked what my confirmation number was. i showed him the confirmation on my phone and immediately he told me there was "no order with them" bullshit. theres one wendys in RSM, what other location would I order it to?? turns out these idiots just gave my order to a random drivethru guest??? dont know how the actual hell they managed to screw something up this badly when it was a carryout order. needless to say I guess RSM needs a new wendy's because this one cant get its shit straight. read more

This location needs to be called out for EXTREME price gouging. Nearly $7 for a spicy chicken sandwich, should be less than $5. OVER $3 for a Jr Bacon Cheeseburger! Should be 99 cents! This is not inflation. This store/wendys is CHOOSING to rob it's customers. Eggs at Trader joes right now are $3.99 a dozen next door. In n out has not raised their prices. These companies have chosen not to #%?! over there customers. Shame on Wendy's as I drove up and drove right through the drive through after seeing the crazy prices at this location. Unacceptable. read more

This was my 2nd time at this location and they are hard t understand in the drive thru, but that is not the fault of the cashier. She was very friendly when I got to the pay window. The single burgers and fry's tasted great. The lemonade was warm even though it had lots of ice in it. read more

I've eaten at this location before without incident, but today was another story that will prevent me from ever going back. As I sat down to eat, I smelled the aroma of burned hair. I just assumed someone singed themselves in the kitchen, and began eating. The chicken nuggets were old. I mean, really old. They tasted like they were freeze-dried, then deep fried, then allowed to cool to 60 degrees. They were hard, dry, flaky and it really didn't seem like there was much chicken in those injection-molded nuggets. Normally they're pretty good, but these were beyond expired. I gave up on the nuggets and then started on my burger. About half way through I noticed a hair sticking out of a meat patty. I pulled it out, and it brought with it a small clump of grilled hairs! Someone obviously dropped some hair on the grill. I was so disgusted I just throw the burger away. Then I noticed something climbing on my arm. They were ANTS! Ants were on the table along the wall and window across from the fireplace. Absolutely unforgivable. I will never eat here again. read more