24 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.“

“My days of partying are long behind me. Perhaps once a year I do anything fun at all. But I understand the beauty and psychology of late night garbage meals. These folks have it down to a science, and few do it better.

There’s very few places outside of NYC bodegas and Instagram Reels where one can find food this decadent and depraved. Hey Chef! Go ahead and put chicken strips, bacon, a fried egg, french fries, and buffalo sauce into a tortilla and fry the thing. Might as well pour a beer into it too. Who cares. It's not normal. But when they serve it here, I’ll slop it up with a smile on my face.

The atmosphere is distinctly that of a college town whose primary food crowd arrives at midnight. Pictures of a more reckless past on the walls, a digital jukebox (which seems to default to Travis Scott Radio), and employees that are sick of people forgetting their order numbers. Who could want more? The service is quick, and there are multiple burgers with jalapeno poppers just shoved right in the middle. Slop slop slop it up.

The surprising thing is that the value here really isn’t bad. The Gaucho Burger (a real classic) remains around ten dollars, even in these trying times. There’s bacon and avocado on there, which I thought by now would be additions reserved only for those of the 1%. The important thing is that you don’t ask questions, and that you request extra chipotle sauce on the side and dip everything you get in it.“

“Buen servicio al cliente, y muy rápido“

“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“

“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“

“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.“

“Stop here if you are on the road home or to your destination. Rebecca is the whole reason to stop by here. She is very personable and ready to help customers. It’s a nice, chill environment inside and the food was good. In an age of kiosks (yuck, I hate that word), the staff are making sure that you are eating and feel welcomed.“

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

“If I could give 6 stars I would. This is singlehandedly the best taco bell I've ever been to, amazing portion sizes and friendly staff. Every worker here deserves a massive bonus and I would recommend this place to anyone :)

Parking: Asphalt“

“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? 🤔🤔“

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

“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!“

“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 young man who operates the front in the morning on a Friday was absolutely amazing. He was friendly and attentive. He gave me the code to the bathroom before even asking. Had a great sense of humor. Very positive fun atmosphere and affordable food when you’re an on the go mom!“

“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!“

“I had a great experience today in here, I came in at 11am and was welcomed in by two female staff (only caught on of their names Marisol).
They were both very nice and polite not only to me but to everyone else walking in.
I was also impresed on how fast they were in helping everyone.
My family and I love Subway and visit often. For now on i will try to come to this location more.
Shout out to Marisol and Layla!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Awesome service from Jesus and team! They got busy, had a horrible karen in but they kept there cool, smiled and kept the line going. If your in a hurry, dont come in. This place is always busy thanks to there service. Thank you for our wonderful sanwich. ❤️ I can't deal with people... props to you for keeping a smile 😃“

“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!“

“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!“

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