50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Escondido

“People I have got to tell you how I feel about this place. There are a bunch of burger joints and fast food places out there that are whatever. This place is absolutely incredible when it comes to fast food. Their burgers are delicious and juicy they taste like backyard hamburgers not mass-produced chain garbage... And I cannot tell you enough about how delicious their fried zucchini is it is by far my favorite thing to eat from anywhere right now... If you get a chance to go to this place do it the employees are amazing the food is amazing it's a really relaxed and nice atmosphere inside I just can't say enough good things about this place...“

“Fast. Friendly service always delicious burgers n fries“

“The employee who took my order was excellent. Answered my questions regarding a special. Was very polite and professional. Sorry I didn't get his name.“

“I loved the food it was so delicious good i just came to visit my family from San Jose in Northern California Southern California was so beautiful tell next Time🌶🌮🌯🌮🌶😋“

“I love the salads 🥗 always fresh“

“I Love going to old burger joints when traveling. Stopped here while in town for work. The burger was so fresh and chili cheese fries were bomb! The staff was so inviting and continuous checked that the everything was okay.
There’s a reason they’ve been open so long! 🍔“

“First time here and we will definitely be back“

“Any time we drive away from our beautiful city, my #husband David M. Delgado has to hit up one of our #roadside go to #fastfood #chains #Arbys #beef and #chedder #nothing #better“

“I wanted to recognize Jose for the outstanding customer service he provided at the drive-thru. We rarely eat fast food, so we needed a few extra minutes to look over the menu. Jose was incredibly patient, kind, and professional throughout the entire interaction. He never made us feel rushed and treated us with genuine respect.

It was such a pleasant surprise to encounter a young man who was so courteous and attentive. His positive attitude and professionalism made our experience enjoyable from start to finish. Employees like Jose make a lasting impression, and I truly hope he receives the recognition he deserves for representing Taco Bell so well. Thank you, Jose, for your excellent service!“

“My coworkers and I had lunch here on Monday, August 17, 2026. I have been eating here for many years and suggested we eat here. We had a breakfast plate, breakfast burrito and carne asada burrito. The food was delicious and everyone was satisfied with their portions. The house green and red salsas are the best. I love the carne asada burrito that is filled with carne, whole beans, cilantro and onions. Squirt some lime and had green salsa and this is fire.“

“What's not to like. Fries � and frosty � yum yum“

“We only had burritos, but holy cow! This is a gem. We live in L.A., and I honestly might drive down here for lunch again. This is the kind of business that should be patronized during these times, so that it survives to provide REALLY GOOD FOOD.“

“This food is amazing. As a long time vegan it's nice to have a place to go and feel like everyone else. Drive thru, order and eat. 💕 The quality is unparalleled, and the service is stellar.“

“Jay absolutely kills it.

I watched him do the manager’s job plus everybody else’s while others stood around laughing and hanging out. The difference in work ethic was impossible to miss.

I had been waiting on my order, and Jay immediately noticed, took control of the situation, got things moving, and made sure my food was handled quickly and correctly while the rest of the store looked completely checked out.

That’s leadership without the title.

You can tell who actually keeps a business running, and it’s clearly Jay. The crazy part is people like him are usually underpaid while others collect the benefits off THEIR effort.

Jay deserves real recognition, better pay, and a leadership position because he’s already doing the work anyway.“

“Great place with fresh food, a clean interior and excellent customer service. We have been coming for 7 years and I stand by everything I said. The last time we purchased a 12 piece chicken meal, the chicken was far too salty, but that was a first. We love their coleslaw, Mac and cheese and fresh salsas. The prices are pretty steep for the family meals, so be sure to keep an eye out for coupons that come in the mail. Also, download their app in order to get rewards.“

“Large menu selections. Delicious foods. Fast n out. Service Friendly staff“

“I have not tried any juices or fruits' YET?. Although I have tried the tortas and they are wonderful. The bread is so fresh and soft unlike the Que torta bread. Also has more meat and fresher ingredients. Have to say I have found my torta shop even if its across town from my house.It is worth the distance for the better quality. Thank you so much La Fresita!“

“Natalia took my order via drive thru and suggested I try the double famous combo it was delicious. She was very polite and courteous and she asked if I wanted sauce and she gave me napkins without asking and thanked me and told me to have a great day. I appreciate all her hard work and I hope management sees and gives her the recognition she deserves. I will definitely be returning to try other items on the menu. Nice job!“

“I had the carnitas nachos and they had literally 4 strands of meat. The "cheese" was liquid, the sour cream was a dollop size and had a million of jalapeño slices and 10 gazillion nachos o and maybe 2 spoonfuls of beans. Soup spoonfuls. Worst fast food ever. Boise Id“

“This Jack in the Box always has the best service! I have never gotten bad service from them💜“

“This facility is always clean, and the staff is friendly.“

“Great post on Escondido Friends acknowledging the great customer service one lady provides! Worth checking out!“

“The food is awesome, was a couple dollars short and the cashier said don't worry about it... Very friendly, very clean, awesome customer service.... Yes I rang the bell......“

“I took one star away for NOT being available in my town. My goodness, for the price I gotta say the food is very very good. I love how B. K. Sticks to what they have always done. Burgers. I usually get the basics and always happy. I just am disappointed my home town can't keep a B. K. Due to unspoken reasons. We've had two chances at a B. K. But closed each time. I can't say why publicly because the stories are not varifiable. Still. I wish they'd try again where I live. B. K. Please re open in my town! 🙏“

“Whoa!!! Absolutely awesome. I’m amazed as to how far the staff went to resolve my issue. I lost a battle to Christmas hours and ordered food this closed subway. Unfortunately, the system was still taking orders and customer support didn’t help at all to issue a refund. Today I go in to satisfy my subway cravings and explained the situation. Immediately, the profesional artist contacted the owner in an attempt to help me out. I was told the order will be canceled and I will be refunded! Cool! 2 hrs later, Justin had reached out to me with a wonderful solution, a heartfelt apology, and an explanation.“

“Thank you Lupé.. For helping out my family today.. This is my #1 Panda 🐼 Restaurant we go to. The service and the workers are very respectful and caring. The food is very affordable and delicious. I spend less here for my family then buying a large pizza. Once again thank you for the delicious meals
🌟💫🌟“

“Workers were really nice, quick with the food, and helpful with my requests. They were low on bread and had run out, so I went with a wrap instead, and they still made it work with my specific sandwich requests. Everyone was polite and great to talk to. Definitely recommend coming here if you're craving a Jersey Mike sandwich. The food and the staff make it worth the visit!“

“Love this place!!! Always great food!!! 😋😋😋“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review for Taco Bell

I don’t usually write reviews, but this experience had to be shared. I ordered the Grilled Chicken Burrito through the drive-thru, and WOW—absolute flavor explosion! The melted cheese on the outside of the burrito is pure genius. It’s like they wrapped it in a blanket of golden, cheesy perfection. One bite and my taste buds were completely blown away.

I was so impressed, I literally parked and went back inside to order a second one just to see how this masterpiece was made. Yes, it was that good. Melty, savory, perfectly grilled, and packed with flavor. Hats off to whoever came up with this recipe—this is next-level fast food.

Taco Bell, you’ve outdone yourselves. I’ll be dreaming about this burrito until I come back. 🔥🌯🧀“

“The food was good, as expected. However, there are only two self-service kiosks and no cashier available to take orders. This can create a long wait because some customers get confused while using the kiosks. There is also only one restroom available for customers, and yesterday the air conditioning wasn’t working. I wish Burger King would invest a little more in making this location more comfortable and pleasant for customers.“

“Fire Af .....u guyss needed to have that spicy chicken back ASAP“

“Your staff helped us host a memorable birthday party for Ashley Brewer. We all are very appreciative of your help. Thank You Very Much.“

“I guess I'm going to have to start checking my orders before I leave the drive-thru. I asked for a beef-and-bean burrito meal but only go the French fries. Usually this location gets everything correct. Not today.“

“Me gusta!!“

“I could not get to this place due to it being inside a Target store. Who wants to deal with that? That parking lot has had numerous fender benders due to rude people in a hurry. I skipped this place and went deeper into Escondido to Round Table Pizza and that made my day.

Parking: Crazy. People will walk behind your car like you aren’t even there. Everyone is in a hurry to get ran over line it’s Death Race 3024! It shouldn’t be this difficult or stressful to get a personal sized pizza. Skip this place that already has below average reviews and go somewhere else. Pieology is right across the street. They are a pizza place with better parking and less suicidal foot traffic idiots.“

“Good pizza better then little ceaser Would definitely visit there again“

“Monsay did an amazing job. Ensure I had correct portions on the menu. Future recommendation for the restaurant is to be able to substitute that we wouldn't want with another of our choice if it isn't a premium meat. Other than that it's amazing samdwhich.“

“Ordered on the app, so can't say much about the service or atmosphere. But, THE FOOD! Might be the best McDonald's order I've ever had. And, I'm 55. Friday Fish was on point. And a whole slice of cheese! Fries were fresh. All in all, great food!“

“Friendly attention, good atmosphere and delicious food.🥳🥳“

“There’s two KFC locations that I go to and this is one of them. It’s completely located across from foods where I sometimes go shop. I’ve been inside the store through the drive-through and no matter which way I go. I always get excellent customer service, quick service, hot food, and everything about the place is clean. You can tell a lot about a place by how they keep their bathrooms, and the bathroom were clean. So I highly recommend this location for good food. Good servers from good people.“

“Customer service here was amazing! The place is super clean and well kept — way better than other Subway locations I’ve been to. Rosa helped us out and she was so friendly and fast! She handled a line of five people before getting to us and made great sandwiches. I’ll definitely be coming back — this is my new go-to Subway thanks to the awesome service and spotless location!!!!“

“My sandwich was delicious and the lady who worked there was very nice, professional and an asset to the company. I didn't get her name, but it was right before they closed. She was black and she has worked there for 3 years I think she said. She was alone too.“

“Pulled up to Papa John’s Escondido on Center City Pkwy and Wasim, the manager, really came through. I’ll be real — using EBT can feel embarrassing sometimes, but he made it easy, respectful, and comfortable. Patient, professional, and always smiling — that kind of service is rare.

We grabbed the $29.99 special (two topping pizzas), plus the Canadian bacon & pineapple and Alfredo spinach specialty pies — and yeah, I couldn’t resist the popper bites. Chefs back there did their thing, food came out perfect.

Hours run about 11 AM–10 PM on weekdays, last orders before close. They’re on DoorDash and Uber Eats too, but honestly, if you walk in, you’ll see why the in-person vibe makes all the difference.“

“Just good food. Very quick service. Order was taken correctly.“

“Lady Crew ( Manager )
Is soooo RUDE.
She assist us with an attitude.
Honestly, we just make our oder.
But when she assist others when the same ancestry she accommodate faster with a smile.
We feel the DISCRIMINATION .
This is not the way you treat customers.
UNPROFESSIONAL.
Not good for the company.
This happen yesterday 27 Sep 2025
Around 4pm“

“Went here for my first ever Subway sandwich. I was kind of nervous becaue I did not know what to order, so Itold the employee and she was kindly recommend what kind of meat, bread, everything on the menu to me. I got mine extra meat ham and Steak and avocado add on and i like mine not too crunchy and she made it perfectly!Good food and excellent customer service. Will come back. Thank you. 11/8/2023 1:30 pm“

“Seriously so good. The cheesesteak was fresh, hot, and had so much flavor. They definitely don’t skimp on the meat either. The staff were super nice and everything came out quickly. Definitely coming back. 10 out of 10 experience!!“

“I've loved carl's jr since I've been a teenager have to have it periodically a super star with cheese and another one of there other bugers such as a western bacon just a note if you want a super star is a double famous star now when you order sorry to best friend in texas it's better than whatta bugers so if your visiting from there go give it a try no disrespect“

“Papa John's, My wife is mad at you. There are always 2 pieces of pizza missing when I get home. Sorry to put you in such a bind.“

“Every one of these 5 stars goes to Greg! Greg was working by himself with a lot of orders and he was methodical, clean, and composed during this rush. I am quite satisfied with my sandwich and impressed with Greg’s ability to multi-task while being the only person working! Please hire more people to support Greg!“