Fast Food Restaurants near Camp Pendleton South

“We come here at least once a week and it’s always pretty good, some days fries can be cold. Anyways, I had an issue with an order and it was fixed. Cindy the manager was sweet and apologized, and made everything right. She knows what she is doing, and made me feel comfortable talking to her. She got down to the bottom of the problem and made sure to talk to the team members about the issue.“

“I tried the cauliflower slider and I was just knocked out! So tasty!! Also a chicken tender and fries. Everything was cooked perfectly. Jerry was on top of everything while motoring back and forth from kitchen to front. Very polite and attentive to all!“

“We LOVE going to Wienerschnitzel!! It’s a wonderful place to eat chili cheese dogs!!!❤️👏👍“

“Only place in San Diego county I feel like you can get a proper breakfast burrito. Ten out of ten.“

“The taste is different, not in a bad way. With so much chicken options it is a nice kick to the taste buds. The sauce options are an explosion. One of the 4 has your traditional chicken figure taste but still unique and not a copy. The other 3 are very unique and worth the try. Chicken can be eaten plain, like popcorn chicken from other places. Only negative is the hours of operation but I understand for the area. I ordered online and it was nothing difficult, able to use Apple pay.“

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

“Loved there blizzard so much! The burgers were awesome!“

“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“

“Love love love Pitstop!“

“This is probably the best In-N-Out we have been to. We are avid In-N-Out goers and this has the be the best we have been to. The food comes out quick, they seem to be very efficient. Jarod was all over the place helping people out, opening doors for people and cleaning up. I highly recommend this In-N-Out.“

“It’s in-n-out. I cannot think of a fastfood chain that’s more consistent than them. You know what you’re getting here. Also, as an aside, shout out to in-n-out for being basically the only chain of their ilk to not massively raise prices during covid.“

“very busy but got my order quickly“

“Delicious food😋 , fast and friendly service. Clean and well maintained facilities ,💯👌👧👧 my Daughter's Love it.“

“I love the taste of your food. and your waffles fries are awesome. Your food is off the chain, for all kinds of people. Thank-you so much. 30 pieces of chicken Nuggets I can't get enough. I share them with my 3 granddaughter with the fries. We love it. ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️“

“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.“

“This is some of the best Hawaiian bbq I’ve ever had! Crystal and her team are incredible family-oriented people who always make us feel at home. The food is always delicious and we love it as a great family take out option. Highly recommend checking out L&L!“

“les recomiendo los tacos estilo tijuana los jugos 100 frutas 😃“

“Good go again right now.“

“All the above! Great service and friendly staff“

“excelente servicio y atención de 5 *“

“I love it the service was fenomenal the food great“

“Excellent service at this location! Very friendly. Offered swaps on sides and asked us if we wanted refills on our lemonade at no extra charge. Offered to remake an order for the group in front of us because the group was picking up their food late, and it had got cold. Food is delicious, as always, hits the spot!“

“My son is in his 30s and we went here same time the park originally opened. We have come here continually with his brothers for the past 25 years and we are still talking about the Apple fries. I’ve tried making them at home. Nothing tastes as good as this place. Literally talking about it 25 years later-I love these apple fries. Best thing to eat at the park in my opinion.“

“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“

“I love El pollo loco on vista ca: they have a big menue, and the employees are so nice, also serviceable, my order it was so quickly, and fresh.“

“Food was great and came out fast. We had a party with kids and Sandra was so helpful and so patient! Will definitely be back and will definitely be back and will ask for Sandra by name ❤️.“

“I cannot say enough good things about Diante and how he runs this store. We placed a large catering order (over 400 sandwiches!) for a company event, and he went above and beyond to make sure everything was ready to go, even coming in to work at midnight the night before. He truly wanted to make sure everything was as easy for us as possible. He and his team were highly responsive and exceeded our expectations- even following up after the event to make sure everything went smoothly. If you have any event that you need catering for, you will not go wrong ordering from the 125 Old Grove Road location!“

“Hands down the best tacos!! Better than Taco Bell!! The ground turkey tacos are AMAZING... Wish we had Del Taco in Ohio 🌮 🌮🌮🌮 #ICanOnlyDream #TacosAreLife“

“Great and vet clean very accommodating staff“

“I like it.....“

“Quick Recovery, Great Food, and Professional Service

I stopped in at the Vista Taco Bell around 8:45 PM and used the kiosk to place my order. After waiting for a bit, I found out my order had accidentally been handed to someone else. Mistakes happen — but how the staff handled it really stood out.

They immediately acknowledged the mix-up and got to work remaking everything without hesitation. No excuses, no frustration — just quick, respectful, and professional service. Everyone stayed cool under pressure and moved with urgency.

The food was fresh, hot, and exactly what I ordered the second time around. As a business owner myself (SwoleTheBarber LLC, working out of Kingdom Kutz in downtown Vista), I truly respect good customer service — and this team delivered.

Big shoutout to the night crew for keeping the experience smooth even with a hiccup. I left satisfied and appreciated how they handled everything.“

“Todo está muy rico y me gusta el compañerismo qué hay sin duda alguna el mejor team cajeros cosineros y managers nada de esto sería posible sin la dirección. De el manager de distrito Dray gracias por todas sus atenciones cuando voy a the habit buerguer grill vista Cali“

“The Lobby closes for dining at 10pm. They also dont want you to eat at the tables outside after that. So from 10-11 it is takeout only. They should update the hours on google because a lot of people showed up after the lobby closed the night we were there.
Food here was the same great chic fil a stuff we expected and service was polite, if a little impatient to run everyone out ahead of the 10pm closing time.“

“I recommend this location only because you can only have pizza so many times. In our experience whenever we order without being in the store (for pickup) we have a 50% chance of our food being totally wrong. When it’s right, it’s my favorite fast sub place and is ?! But… Tonight was particularly frustrating. We ordered 2 wraps, a bowl and a sub. Every single item was wrong. Of course, we don’t know that until we get home and open the food. I’m not one to call and complain because there’s nothing I can do now at 6:30pm but for $56, I expect there to be at least an effort to customize the sandwiches in the way we took the time to select on the Jersey Mikes app. Make sure you double check every time and from now on I’ll only order in store so I can watch and check when it’s made. Not very convenient with 4 kids, so I suppose we won’t go there often. Sorry!“

“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!“

“Great food better prices“

“The drive thru is typically always quick at this location. The food has always been freshly made never cold, never room temperature either. It is always good.The one working the drive thru is very friendly and demonstrates excellent customer care. I enjoy hearing them say "you, got it" "would that complete your order?" (instead of saying is that all) "have a good night".“

“Most people who eat Taco Bell use the drive thru bc they are ashamed to be seen eating in public, not me. I'm proud to eat Taco Bell inside. Wanna know why? They blast the AC here, think 65 degrees in the movie theater type cold. It's so cold it will chill your food if you let it sit for a few minutes, so eat quick. I know I do.

They have the kiosks like McDonalds, but they also have somone at the counter more often than not, unlike McDonalds who you have to get their attention if your not using the app/kiosk.

They promote their items by profit. The bigger the exclusive the more profit. The values and deals are all squished in the corner, get a box it's cheaper than anything except a rewards offer on the app. Their rewards are mid compared to Jack and mcdonalds.

Food is on the higher end for Taco Bells. There is alot of advertising about jobs here, but there isn't alot of turn over. It's fairly clean and the staff if nice, even when they don't know you yet, and yes they know me by my orders.

One of the last fast foods with actual working soda fountain. The water dispensed is cold and not room temp like other places.

I'm still a kid at heart where I tend to get the classics (hard/soft tacos, crunch wrap supreme, quesadilla, chalupa, beefy 5). I still miss the old stuff like the enchirito and find the cantina versions to be the quality of old at an elevated price and not worth it.

I used to come here late night drunk, but now I come here mid day and it's just fine.“

“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.“

“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.“

“The food as always is great and why not a full 5 stars, is the commercial I saw that says you can swap your fries for free; To either onion rings or chicken fries, I decided to swap for the chicken fries. I was then told there would only be 4!!!! chicken fries and if I wanted more then I would have to pay more.“

“I love this location and all but with my recent visit on Dec 23 20025, I had order a 2 meals with one drink that was served in 12 min which is great but, as I'm 14 min in eating my meal. The front counter lady by the name of Fran yells out you can only sit here for 30 min after eating your meal! As I was halfway through my 2ed meal. She was really rude and made me feel unwelcomed. She then mentioned I was there for an hour which is untrue for u had time in receipt 🧾. I hope she learns how to be well mannered in her own work environment.“

“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.“

“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.“

“When I’ve come to this restaurant before, there was always something off about it. Last night was not the case. The vibe was relaxing and welcoming. The place as extremely clean and well stocked and Shift Leader Kimberly was more than helpful with correcting our order, she handled the customers with ease showing great customer service. I honestly don’t know why she isn’t a manager yet. She has turned that store completely around.“

“I had to take a moment to appreciate the Panda Express on Douglas Street in Oceanside. Every visit is consistently great, and a lot of that comes down to the manager, Enrique. He’s clearly built a culture where the staff is friendly, warm, and genuinely cares about the customer experience.

The customer service here is exceptional—everyone greets you with a smile, the line moves quickly, and you always feel welcome. On top of that, the food is always fresh, which makes it even more inviting to come back again and again.

Huge thank you to Enrique and the whole team for running such an outstanding location. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious, healthy food with solid high protein meal options! I love coming here to eat or to buy meal prep for crazier weeks when I can’t cook. Great addition to my own meals and it makes life so much easier. There are always a lot of fresh samples out to try and everyone is super nice!

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.“

“Hibachi-San on base at Camp Pendleton is one of those spots that never disappoints. The staff is friendly, professional, and always welcoming they greet you the second you walk through the door, which makes the place feel inviting right away. The restaurant is consistently clean and well-kept, from the kitchen area to the dining tables, which says a lot about how much pride they take in their work.

The service is quick, even during the lunch rush, and the team handles every order with care. The food is fresh, hot, and cooked right in front of you, so you always know what you’re getting. Whether it’s the chicken teriyaki, beef yakisoba, or the classic fried rice, everything tastes just as good as it smells. Portions are generous, and you get great value for what you pay.

It’s clear the crew works hard to keep customers happy they remember faces, get orders right, and genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. In a fast-paced setting like Camp Pendleton, it’s nice to have a place that’s consistent, clean, and welcoming. Hibachi-San is easily one of the best food stops on base and worth coming back to every time.“

“Just about the Best dang carne asada burrito I've ever eaten. I went here 4x in a week last time i was in SD.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING chili Verde carnitas plate. I have never had anything THIS good. EVER.

I come here straight from the airport when i land in San Diego. This is the BEST location.

Awesome staff. Fast service. I spoke with a nephew of the owner here and he was very appreciative of my praise and very receptive to feedback. There's nothing negative about my experience here, at all. It's simply an amazing establishment.“