21 Best Fast Food Restaurants in La Mesa

Nachos Jr Taco Shop Mexican • $
7589 University Avenue, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Two Beef Tacos Rice Beans and Rice
Nachos and California Burrito
Combo 21 - Carne Asada Fries
Chicken Rolled Tacos
Carne Asada Burrito
Carne Asada Nachos
Breakfast Burrito
Carne Asada Tacos
Fish Rolled Tacos
Caldo De Camaron

“Got the combo taco/enchilada plate. It was alot of food. The beans had great flavor, topped with melted cheese. Good hot sauce as well. They apparently dont have fountain drinks, as I was given a can of diet soda. I'd recommend eating here. This is my 3rd time here as I dont live within this vicinity.“

4.7 Superb253 Reviews
Wienerschnitzel Fast Food • $
6949 University Avenue, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Watermelon Lemonade Float
Wild Berry Lemonade Float
Chili Cheeseburger
Chili Cheese Dog
Root Beer Float
Polish Sandwich
Ketchup Packet
Mini Corn Dogs
Side of Chili
Texas BBQ Dog

“Thanks for Fast Drive Thru, I be back“

4.4 Superb188 Reviews
Chick-fil-A Fast Food • $
8200 Parkway Drive, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Chick-Fil-A' Biscuit Dine in: Yes
Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
Chick-Fil-A Deluxe Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Deluxe
Waffle Fries
Mac & Cheese
Market Salad

“very good food...service 👍“

4.1 Good367 Reviews
Jack In The Box Fast Food • $
6987 University Avenue, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Ultimate Cheeseburger
Sourdough Jack
Jr Jumbo Jack
French Fries
Mini Churros
Onion Rings
Oreo Cookie
Curly Fries
Strawberry
Tiny Tacos

“Whoever was the Cook on June 11 2026 at 11am .... Really put his or her love into it .. Made everything just right .. cheese in my eggs and bacon well done .. fresh fries ... They took their time even though it's fast food ... Thank you 🙏🏾“

4.1 Good179 Reviews
Submarina California Subs La Mesa Sandwich Shop • $
5454 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Oven Roasted Chicken Avocado
9 Inch Cali on Onion Bread
Potato or Macaroni Salad
Santa Fe Toasted
Albacore Tuna
Hot Pastrami
Turkey Club
Peppered ATC
Triple Play
East Coast

“It is true that they have changed. And the last time I went in I walked out because the prices went up so much I thought it was ridiculous for a sandwich. . Almost $8 for a 6” sandwich.? Although my favorite thing ever is one of their Italian subs, but I’ve gone to Jimmy Johns for an 8” for $7.25. And they’re really good.“

4.6 Superb176 Reviews
Sombrero Mexican Food Mexican • $
5550 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Combination with Beef Taco and Quesadilla
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Machaca Breakfast Plate
Chile Relleno Burrito
Chicken Chipotle Bowl
Buffalo Chicken Bowl
Side Wheat Tortillas
Pollo Asado Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Nachos Supreme-Full

“The burritos ant Sombreros are the best anywhere. They add guacamole to the carne asada burritos which makes them tastier and not as dry as at other places. The breakfast burritos have plenty of eggs, cheese, bacon and sausage when requested and are quite filling. Sombreros has a free membership program which earns points and free burritos and churros!“

4.1 Good219 Reviews
El Pollo Loco Mexican • $
4990 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

4 Piece Meal Side of Salad and Beens
Chipotle Chicken Avocado Burrito
Double Chicken Avocado Salad
Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Classic Tostada Salad
Macaroni and Cheese
Chips and Guacamole
Pico De Gallo Medium
Original Pollo Bowl
Chips and a Drink

“very clean how they handle the food, no flies in the tea or flying around inside the food areas. unlike the other El Pollo Loco in Lemon Grove poor cleanliness.“

4 Good195 Reviews
Jack In The Box Fast Food • $
6110 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Jumbo Breakfast Platter
Chicken Fajita Pita
Breakfast Jack
Jumbo Jack
Two Tacos

“My favorite Jack In The Box! The staff here seem to get along well and that cohesiveness effects the food prep and customer service in a positive way. I always get a genuine greeting and my order is always right. I will go out of my way or wait till im back in La Mesa to get my breakfast jack no ham bc ik they wont do me wrong 😁“

3.6 Good150 Reviews
Wetzel's Pretzels Pretzel Store • $
5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa

“I had the original Pretzel 🥨 with butter and salt. Also cheese dip.
My Pretzel was divine. Just utterly delicious.
Customer service was excellent. My server was Santos M. He was great! I definitely will be making many stops here. It's my place to go.“

3.6 Good65 Reviews
Jersey Mike's Subs Sandwich Shop • $
5163 Jackson Drive, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheese Steak
Famous Philly Cheese Steak
Roast Beef and Provolone
Jersey Shore's Favorite
Turkey and Provolone
The Original Italian
Chicken Bacon Ranch
California Club Sub
Subs by the Box
Club Supreme

“I've ordered their sandwich boxes on a couple of occasions recently. They staff is helpful, gracious, and the sandwiches are always ready on time and very tasty! Highly recommend this location.“

3.9 Good180 Reviews
Jack In The Box Fast Food • $
5141 Jackson Drive, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Ultimate Breakfast Croissant Sandwich
Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger
Seasoned Curly Fries
Breakfast Sandwich
Supreme Croissant
Chicken Sandwich
Large Curly Fry
Crispy Chicken
Breakfast Jack
French Fries

“Don't be a Black customer here. They will send you to the kiosk to pay, yet take cash orders from "other" customers and make you wait 15 minutes for a drink 🤷🏾🤷🏾“

3.4 Good251 Reviews
McDonald's Fast Food • $
5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry \u0026 Crème Pie
Sausage Mcmuffin with Egg
Quarter Pounder Hamburger
Mccafé Caramel Latte
Double Cheeseburger
McDonald's Big Mac
World Famous Fries
Chicken Mcnuggets
French Fries
Filet-O-Fish

“Well, let's just say I never thought I would write a review on an Mc Donalds, but then first time for everything. This Mc Donalds is good, for the most part, they will get your order correct l, the staff is kinda friendly, and the drive-thru waits are not that long. Overall 4.1/5.“

3.3 Good145 Reviews
Carl's Jr. Fast Food • $
8110 Parkway Drive, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Western Bacon Cheeseburger Combo
Chicken Stars Kid's Meal
Hamburger Kid's Meal
Single Famous Star
French Toast Dips
Jalapeno Poppers
Crisscut Fries
Fried Zucchini
Waffle Fries
Onion Rings

“I hate the Ordering automation. Please go back to Real people. It takes longer for me to process my order with the automation system.Because it keeps wanting to prompt me to buy other things.It doesn't let up and when I say no, thank you, my order's complete.I'm done I don't want anything more.It keeps going very very bothersome“

3.3 Good215 Reviews
Sombrero Catering Office Mexican • $
5575 Lake Park Way Unit 216, La Mesa

“Love Sombrero Catering! It is such a great deal to feed a crowd and of course, the best Mexican food so everyone loves it. And we didn't have to cook. We got party platters and they were a hit plus Sombrero delivered them for us. The enchiladas are the best, that sauce! We also got carnitas, beans, rice and all the fixings plus chips and the BEST SALSA ever! YUM! We brought a few party platters to friends over the holidays too. It is always a hit. Thank you Sombrero Mexican Food! We will be back soon.“

3.7 Good9 Reviews
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Subway

Subway Sandwich Shop • $
3739 Avocado Boulevard Suite 11B, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Rotisserie-Style Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Spicy Italian
Subway Club
Cookies

“We on line ordered to pick up. We arrived early and was greeted by two nice girls Rosie and Braxtyn’s. The store was very clean and well stocked. Braxtyn was very friendly when she gave us our sandwiches and rang us up for things we forgot. We will definitely be back!“

3.6 Good67 Reviews
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Wendy's

Wendy's Fast Food • $
8749 Campo Road, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Sour Cream and Chive Baked Potato
Classic Chocolate Frosty
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
10 PC Chicken Nuggets
Jr Bacon Cheeseburger
Baconator Fries
Baked Potatoes
French Fries
Double Stack
Cobb Salad

“Unfortunately all place is not just Wendy's of just getting kind of too pricey to eat out but once in a while when you want to get Street I'd like to go to Wendy's cuz I believe their quality of food is a lot better tasting not even being desperate do I attend to go to a McDonald's anymore that are limited to Jack in The box and Wendy's on this one particular services good always clean and now“

3.3 Good351 Reviews
Pizza Hut Pizza Delivery • $
8011 University Avenue, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Create Your Personal Pan Pizza
Pepperoni Lovers Pizza
Breadsticks
Marinara

“Not sure why this locations food tastes better than others, but it really does! I have a Pizza Hut down the street from my house, yet, it’s not as great as this location. This location always tastes fresh and pizza is always cooked to perfection!

Update 9.3.26- haven’t been to this location in quite some time but I went recently and it’s not as great as it used to be. Not sure what’s changed but our food wasn’t fresh as it usually is.“

3.5 Good149 Reviews
Panda Express Chinese • $
8011 University Avenue, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Orange Chicken Teriyaki Chicken
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
Diet Coke - 20oz Bottle
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Mushroom Chicken
Beijing Beef
Super Greens
Fried Rice
Chow Mein
Plate

“I go here all the time and have always had amazing experiences this last time I think they had a lot of online orders because they seemed to have a lot of orders open all over the place. It’s normally where you follow your food and watch them scoop but this time we gave our order and then waited for our name to be called. We had two items in our order incorrect. Food at panda is good tho so it is fine but we wanted orange chicken not giant sliced chicken and we wanted broccoli beef but we got it without the sauce that it is normally in it is plan meat and brocolli“

3.4 Good132 Reviews
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Subway

Subway Sandwich Shop • $
7900 El Cajon Boulevard Ste L, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Roast Beef 610 Cals
Grilled Chicken

“This is one of the cleanest subways here in San Diego. The employees are working hard . The girl working was so nice and respectful to the customers . She made the sandwich nice and clean . I went yesterday i will go for sure again when i have craving to best sandwich
Thanks for service“

3.3 Good109 Reviews
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Subway

Subway Sandwich Shop • $
5307 Lake Murray Blvd A, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Auntie Anne's Footlong Pretzel
Honest Kids Super Fruit Punch
Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot
Black Forest Ham for Kids
White Chip Macadamia Nut
Sunchips Harvest Cheddar
Cinnabon Footlong Churro
Subway Footlong Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie
Baked Lay's Original

“Good for a sandwich, especially if you have a coupon and their app.

Parking: Very small parking lot with limited parking. Sharing lot with other businesses.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, but could prove difficult due to incline between parking lot and business.“

3 Average86 Reviews
Panda Express Chinese • $
5500 Grossmont Center Dr SPACE# E-1, La Mesa

Customers` Favorites

Fried Rice Orange Chicken

“Great people!! I think the person who helped me was the manager & shes awesome! The cashier lady was also awesome! Told me to sign up for a 20% off discount!! 11$ for a 3 entree meal! Appreciate ya'll!..

Update: I just ate my meal. Man the cooks are killin' it!!! Hands down one of the best panda I've had in years! Whether in Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula or even in Guam. This reminds me of the panda I would eat back in college at Cal State Northridge. Thanks for providing that awesome taste! Spicy orange chicken & the sesame chicken was 🔥 much love to the cooks & staff!“

3.1 Average133 Reviews

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