21 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Carlsbad

“Love that they extended their hours so now I can enjoy after work. Their crispy chicken is amazing with the sweet and sour sauce that is served along the egg rolls - which by the way are AMAZING. Alsooooo, the spaghetti pairs very well with the crispy chicken.

Very reasonably priced!“

“Great food, great selection, great prices, great specials, and GREAT PEOPLE! Visit. Often.“

“This In-N-Out is especially wonderful. They run an efficient shop and I’ve never seen as line as short as this in any In-N-Out and they are extremely welcoming and have good energy. It was Sunday after sports and there was a large lunch rush and Ethan was kind enough to help us find a retainer that one of the kids had thrown in the trash by accident and did so with a good attitude. This in n out will always hold a special place in my heart“

“The food is fantastic. I came here with my two kids. My son wanted Subway before coming here, but the owner insisted on him trying his food so gave us a taster for my son while my daughter fully enjoyed her amazing steak and rice. You can’t beat the hospitality here, true aloha vibes and great food.“

“Taking off a star. Hopefully I can review back with 5 soon

Tried Granny’s Apple Fries for the first time and absolutely loved them — perfectly crispy and sweet, a unique and fun treat! On my second visit, they were a bit disappointing with some broken and slightly soggy fries, but the flavor is still amazing. They ran out of ice cream as well and it was barely 1 pm.
Definitely a must-try snack at LEGOLAND, especially for first-timers looking for something different and delicious.“

“I’m in love with biryani here vegetarian biryani I tried at 100places but finally I quit eating vegetable biryani But this place when I tried I loved it Will never go anywhere if I want vegetarian biryani this is my only place to go Plus another thing I love their chats samosa chat and aloo tikki chat Aloo tikki chat is my favourite one Haven’t tried anything else yet but will update if I will tried some another dishes 💯 recommended“

“It’s the Bomb diggity! Burgers, chicken nuggets, cheese fries with bacon and shakes all epic!“

“Great and vet clean very accommodating staff“

“Hands down the best chick-fil-a around!! Food was great and the service was even better! Shout out to Tyler who runs the place and was extremely friendly and helpful. Also James who works there was great and made for such a pleasant experience!“

“I ordered the 2 piece meal with brocolli, pinto beans, and corn tortillas. I had a side of the avocado hot sauce and the red hot sauce. The chicken was tender and moist, not dry, flavorful, and well marinated. The broccoli was not overcooked and soggy but steamed just right with a little bit of crisp to it. My pinto beans had a great flavor with a little bit of a spicy kick, which I love.The cashier was attentive and engaging. He was polite and had a smile when saying hi and bye. The speed of service was amazing, as they cut my chicken and got my meal to me quickly. Great experience at this location!“

“I like it.....“

“Fast, friendly service. Great fresh food with 2 menus to choose from. Never didn't like my trip here.

Vegetarian options: I substitute black beans for meat. Tastes better anyways.

Parking: Small cramped lot. Go for the drive thru. It's fast.“

“Tasty, but My Wallet is Crying

Let’s be real: Five Guys makes a great burger. Thick, juicy, cooked perfectly. Fries? A little overdone this time, but better too-crispy than sad and soggy, and at least they salted them right. Plus, free peanuts while you wait is always a fun way to justify shoveling food into your face before your actual food arrives.

The drink machines are also a win since you can customize your soda like you’re a mad scientist, refill as many times as you want, and feel no shame about it. Service? Solid. Taste? Solid.

Now for the not-so-delicious part: the price tag. When my burger + fries + drink + milkshake costs the same as two full meals at In-N-Out, something’s wrong with this picture. I mean, why is a milkshake seven bucks? For that price, I expect at least a song and dance number with whipped cream choreography. And don’t even get me started on the parking... good luck finding a spot unless you enjoy doing NASCAR laps around the lot.

So yeah, great food, but it shouldn’t cost me twenty-five bucks just to walk away full and mildly resentful. If they knocked 25% off the price, this would be an easy five-star. Until then… my taste buds are happy, but my bank account is filing for emotional damages.“

“It's rare to find a value equal or better than In-N-Out, but Carl's has with its California XL Combo. Under $10 for the burger medium combo meal. Burger was delicious with fresh ingredients and large patties. Fries were good as well. Employees were excellent and friendly. Resturant was reasonably clean for amount of staff on hand. Biggest disappointment, not of just this establishment, but Carl's Jr. as a whole is their choice of color scheme just like a lot of establishments these days are what I call Clinical Grey. It's just not friendly and inviting. Go back to the old school decor and brighten the place up.“

“A Mixed Experience with Great Potential
I'm torn on how to rate this place because my visit had two very different parts. The food was fantastic—the service was also excellent; the staff was friendly and efficient.
However, the checkout process was really frustrating. I had to go back to my car to get my wallet, & when I returned, a family had just walked in. I was prepared to wait my turn, but the cashier called me up next. From what I could gather, they explained the situation to the family in Spanish, and everyone—including the cashier—was laughing. I use a walker, and I was just standing there, feeling left out and a bit embarrassed because no one bothered to explain what was so funny.
While the food and initial service were great, the lack of communication at the end left a sour taste.“

“Just got 3 pies from them tonight. Vanessa is the best pizza builder! These were the best we've had for over a year. Thank you for being awesome!“

“Just moved to Cali, used to manage a J Mikes in Texas. I’ve gotta say, I love the crew here. So friendly, bubbly, great communication - and obviously the subs are amazing. This is my new favorite location in California! Thanks for making me feel at home!“

“I just want to say that I'm so overjoyed that this Panda Express location offers Beyond Orange Chicken, and honestly I've almost been coming here weekly, for the past 6 weeks or so, since I first found out about it. We actually have 3 Panda Express locations closer to home but none of them offer it, and so I had no idea it was "back", per se, and only found out via random search. Thank you so much and please keep it on the menu!!! Honestly, this particular location really does a great job overall, especially considering the large crowds at times. Given the more than reasonable pricing, Panda Express is pretty hard to beat.“

“Thanks a million to Val and her crew for setting us up at Coastal Plumbing with a great Birthday lunch! Everyone loved it!“

“This particular Subway location is always awesome! I stop in to pick up a sandwich for lunch every couple of weeks and service is consistently friendly and efficient. The ladies who work the early afternoon shift during the week are always so nice, it is a pleasure to come back to! Sandwiches are always yummy☺️“

“Nomal, what I didn't like is that there is a specific person that you know speaks Spanish and when you speak to him in Spanish he says no, but he turns around and speaks Spanish to all the employees, different from the manager, he speaks to you. in English or Spanish, it's a shame they do that kind of thing“