8 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Monterey

“Papa Chanos never disappoints! First thing I noticed walking in was how clean the restaurant was — seriously spotless. We ordered burritos, asada fries, quesadillas, and beans and rice, and everything was absolutely delicious. The portions were way bigger than expected — those quesadillas were LOADED. We got so much more food than we anticipated, which is always a win!
My son ordered the bean burrito and gave it a solid 10/10 — his words, not mine — and honestly I couldn’t argue with him. It was that good. The asada fries and beans and rice were just as satisfying.
The free chips and salsa bar is such a great touch. Fresh, flavorful, and a perfect way to start the meal while you wait. Speaking of waiting — we barely had to! Our food came out super fast, which is impressive considering how fresh and well-made everything tasted.
If you’re looking for a go-to Mexican spot with great food, generous portions, and a clean, welcoming environment, Papa Chanos is it. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Someone learned how to cook Sushi 🍣 Rice! Decided to give Poke House another chance for redemption, and they came through! Ono!! Shoots!!!“

“Wetzel’s Pretzels, Monterey

August 2026
My family decided to stop by and get their Cheesy Dog Bites and their Cin-A-Bitz. I think the Cheesy Dog Bites are new and they were absolutely delicious! The Cin-A-Bitz also came out piping hot and very buttery!

The place was packed but for good reasons! It was cold outside so I’m sure everyone just wants something hot to snack on.

Highly recommend to get these items. I would return if I’m in the area again.“

“We ordered the Classic Falafel Wrap and a Make Your Own Wrap to go, and both were absolutely delicious! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and was made with quality ingredients.
The staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and helpful. Great food, great service, and we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

“My wife and I will be paying a visit to the Presidio in a few weeks. We have many fond memories there from 1986/1987 when I was a Polish student and she was a Czech student, both of us U.S. Army. We met there and were married in Pacific Grove on our lunch hour. In our minds it's a magical place (and a superb language school) that expanded our horizons. We're returning to the U.S. after many years overseas.“

“I love eating here. The honey walnut shrimp is my favorite! We've eaten here twice, and i can't wait to go back. The servings are great for the price! It's clean and kid friendly. The staff are friendly as well. It's right next to trader Joe's and across is Chipotle. The parking isn't that bad either.“

“We had a good experience at this Jack in the Box.

The food was served hot and fresh. We placed our order through the mobile app to save time, and while there was still a short wait, it was reasonable.

The staff were polite, and the parking lot appeared to be clean and well maintained during our visit.

Overall, it was a solid stop for a quick meal and everything met our expectations.“