25 Best Fast Food Restaurants near Isla Vista

“This has been my go to spot for years. I come here at least once a week. Always surprisingly fast for the amount of people here. Double char is always reliable, and sometimes I get the triple char when I am extra hungry after a long day. Seating isn't always available, but people cycle out pretty quickly.“

“Buen servicio al cliente, y muy rápido“

“Here from Santa Maria, worked up an appetite walkin around the zoo. What a wonderful experience it was, the lady Kerri made sure the order for a group of eleven was perfect, didn't hold back on the sauce, Mac n cheese amazing, all washed down with refreshing lemonade.
Appreciate the time n effort all the employees put in dealing with the drive thru and dine in customers.“

“The best Taco Bell in town, and the original if I'm not mistaken.. (that still stands) I can't explain it, but the food is just better here... Milpas location is runner up... Because they have the best customer service there, and close to home. 👌🏼👏🏼💯
P. S. Were you aware that the Taco Bell on the Mesa in Santa Barbara actually charges more!? Likely an additional tax added for an, (almost) ocean view?? Is this common? 🤔🤔“

“I want to give a special compliment to the staff here.

Every time I come to this restaurant, everyone is friendly, professional, and welcoming. Today, I was waiting for a pickup order, and since the food wasn’t ready yet, I went back to sit in my car.

To my surprise, when the order was finished, one of the staff members actually brought it out to my car. That level of service is very rare these days.

At many restaurants, even when the order is ready, nobody bothers to let you know. But here, they genuinely care about their customers and go the extra mile.

It’s small gestures like this that make a big difference and keep people coming back. Great food is important, but outstanding customer service is what makes a restaurant truly special.

Thank you to the staff for your kindness and excellent service. Highly recommended“

“my favorite place! spicy chicken is soooooooo good 😋“

“I thought this was one of the best McDonald's. I have ever been to, and I've been to a lot. The manager, I assume it was the manager and the staff are just so friendly and outgoing. And the place just feels like the Cheers. Tavern, where everybody knows your name? And it was just such a friendly, nice place, and I think the manager must be responsible for the great atmosphere“

“This place is probably the healthiest spot to eat in Isla Vista & it’s bomb! Consistently craving it. The drinks are great too. Good quality food and lots of flavor - it’s basically a Mediterranean chipotle. The Moroccan hot sauce is HOT but delish. They just lowered their prices too. So worth“

“The fries were very good. They are heavily seasoned; personally, I like the seasoning a bit less. The ordering kiosks were very user-friendly because they have low response times. The interior design is very nice. There is free WiFi, but it is very slow. The wait time was under 5 minutes. It is inexpensive (under $50 for 4 people), but the portions are also small.“

“GREAT service! Friendly and clean! Manager brought our food to our table. And it was HOT! Gotta love food served hot. We all know what “under the heat lamp food” tastes like. And this was NOT that!“

“Wow , my girst time in America and my first philly cheese steak , absolutely gorgeous and such good value for money yumm“

“I order here regularly the two ladies working here are some of the friendliest people I have met as a customer. They provide great fast service and make you feel welcomed even when just picking up an online order, I don’t know the ladies names but they were working Monday Lunchtime 8/31“

“I go here a lot. Usually I order through the mobile app, and my food is always made correct and ready for pickup. The staff are super friendly, and they all are incredibly focused on their job. Sometimes it gets busy during the school year lunch rush, but they keep everything organized.
-Saixious Alexandria“

“The Italian Sub Mikes way is just so delicious!!!!“

“I went to grab a bite to eat for the first time in a long while and ran into Jesus, who provided incredible service and answered all my questions. Honestly, I hadn't been back because I’d had a bad experience with the service previously, but I was amazed at how much both the service and the food quality have improved; everything is super fresh. They deserve more than five stars.“

“Here is my rankings from favorite to least favorite.

Cold Subs:
1st. The Original Italian
2nd. Club Supreme
3rd. Club Sub
4th. The Super Sub
5th. Jersey Shore's Favorite
6th. Stickball Special
7th. Cancro Special
8th. BLT
9th. Number 4
10th. Famous Roast Beef & Provolone 11th. The American Classic
12th. Turkey and Provolone
13th. Tuna Fish
14th. The Veggie

Hot Subs:
1st. Chicken Bacon Ranch Cheese Steak
2nd. The Big Kahuna Cheese Steak
3rd. The Big Kahuna Chicken Cheese Steak
4th. Chipotle Cheese Steak
5th. Chipotle Chicken Cheese Steak
6th. Mikes Famous Philly Cheese Steak 7th. Mike's Chicken Philly Cheese Steak 8th. Grilled Portabella Mushrooms and Swiss
9th. Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak

Add the ROSEMARY PARMESAN BREAD. Add the CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE on every sub, it's delicious.
Mike's Way on the Cold Subs and get Olive Oil/ Red Wine Vinegar on the side to add to the Hot Subs.

Vegetarian options: Grilled Portabella Mushrooms and Swiss“

“This McDonald’s location is very close to the freeway with a drive-through and an outdoor patio.
It opens from 5am to 12 pm.

It looks like a new location or a grand opening. It is cozy and bright with unique features compared to other establishments.

I like all fast food restaurants Happy Meals. The food is great and more healthy. The prices are good with a variety of items.

The best and most important part is that I collected the toys and gave them to my friend’s kids.

I wonder if Uncle McDonald would be as happy as my friend’s child if he knew the impact of his creation.“

“The older Asian lady here is so nice.I come here just to say hi.The food is what you expect from any Yoshinoya operated properly.If you don't mind the thinly sliced beef, I absolutely love their beef bowls.Large beef, no juice, extra grilled onions is the way to go!“

“The young man, Julian, was extremely kind, patient, and in good spirits. Even though he was being bombarded by orders and customers he kept a smile on his face, worked efficiently to take care of everyone, all the orders. And, was even able to helped me with my issues I was having with the app.
I have not been here for 5 years. There have been so many improvements... And, with the app and daily deals we will be frequenting this store now... Thank you for making it a wonderful experience, Julian!“

“I eat in this great spot quite often! This is my favorite restaurant to dine. I visit this spot at least once a month. The cooking is great, the staff members are polite and the charge is decent. I like meeting in this restaurant over a nice dinner.“

“I have to admit, the high prices drove me away the past few years. However, the recent digital deals and the addition of the crispy tender combos has won me back. Finally, affordable deals that didn't break you to come more than once a season are here!

Also, love, love, love the chicken pot pie! My favorite item!“

“A Beautiful OLD Fashion McDonalds in Downtown SANTA Barbara Beach Town boasting true ol' school architecture & retro-vibes......authentic signage....Adobe fahsion & southwestern feel.....brings you back to the past....Plan to spend a few extra pennies for your favorite treats, since we are near the playa...and the Beverly Hills of the area here.“

“excelente servicio muy amables y me llevo lo que me gusta👍“

“I'm a truck driver, 48 states, I've been to SANDWICH shops all over the lower 48 states. I've seen Jersey Mikes before, and never had the chance to stop till yesterday, that being said. THAT WAS ONE DAM FINE SANDWICH! Made by people who took pride in what they were doing! HELL yes I'm going back, and going to see if there is a shop near home!“

“The manager at this location is a phenomenal employee. As a regular, ive noticed a positive shift in the atmosphere. The service seems faster, streamlined. The food is just perfectly fresh and always ready to serve. The cleanliness! The place is spotless top to bottom, even the restroom! Im a satisfied customer who is always ready to recommend panda express to friends and family, i tell them this location is the best and to say hello to the manager, Guadalupe.“