Carl’s Jr. is my go-to spot when I’m craving a satisfying, no-nonsense burger that actually fills you up. Their menu hits all the right notes—juicy, charbroiled patties, fresh toppings, and a generous serving size that doesn’t leave you hungry an hour later. I usually go for the Western Bacon Cheeseburger or the Famous Star, and both are consistently great. The crinkle fries are always crispy, and the milkshakes are a guilty pleasure worth every calorie.
What really sets Carl’s Jr. apart, though, is the speed and consistency. Even during lunch rushes, I’ve rarely waited more than a few minutes. The staff at this location are friendly and efficient, and the dining area is surprisingly clean for a fast food joint. It’s a reliable option whether I’m grabbing a quick bite solo or bringing food home for the family.
They’ve also kept up with the times by offering Beyond Meat options for those who want something plant-based, which is a nice touch. All in all, Carl’s Jr. delivers what it promises: hearty fast food that hits the spot when you need it most. Highly recommend for a dependable burger fix.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TC Freebird
I was having a low blood sugar episode and needed to eat something, and fast. So I went through the drive-thru in a hurry to park and ride out the shakes and jitters, but with four to reduce it and balance me out. I mentioned it up the guy in the intercom and by the time I drove around to the window, I only had to wait a minute. He helped get me what I needed immediately. I paid, drove into the vast parking lot, parked and ate that burger. The best damn Western Bacon Cheeseburger I gave had in four decades!
Thank you for your quick service and excellent food. I’ll definitely be back, as your location right off the 78 is very convenient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mayra Romero
Female Hispanic manager did not have her name tag on and refused to give me her name. We ordered thru the drive thru, they asked us to park on the side of the restaurant because it would be a few more minutes until our order was ready, the woman manager came out and gave us our food with no sauces, as well as a milk for our kids meal. We asked for sauces and to change the milk for another drink option because our daughter is lactose intolerant. She proceeded to say that it would be an 80 cents additional charge and said that the kids meal always comes automatically with a milk unless the customer requests otherwise, we then gave her our debit card from our car window still parked in the parking spot we where told to move to at the drive thru window. She said we will have to come inside to get our card after she charges us the 80 cents because she will not bring our card back to the car. She then handed us an orange juice and our sauces and walked away with our card to go charge it inside. Once again they did not ask what kind of drink we would like for a child’s kids meal, and assumed the alternative beverage to be an orange juice. I went inside to take back the orange juice and pick up my debit card and spoke with the manager woman that had no name tag on and refused to give me her name. I addressed the unprofessionalism and bad customer service on her end and she proceeded to escalate her voice and became very argumentative with me, they never asked what kind of drink we would like for our kids meal and just gave us milk without asking. The manager walked around the cash register to approach me closer and proceeded to escalate her voice, stating that she is not going to let me disrespect her, I then reminded her of customer service and professionalism as all that I was asking for was for my child to get the drink she wants which was a Powerade. She then placed a cup on the counter in a very rude manner and pointed to the soda fountain machine.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
ASTech Academy
Just left this place after trying to order using the app and the the older lady who appears like the Mgr was rude and kept saying read the instructions on the app while refusing to help. I had to remind her I have advanced degree. A Jr staff stepped in to help. Rude rude service 😒
J B
Staff was, indeed, alert. They actually (barely) managed to not show their ever-flowing disinterest in the position and my 'need' for another breaded chicken carb combo. I applaud them, as their sister locations show no shame when flaunting it whilst operating in NPC mode.
Show support to the troops out there fighting this never-ending restaurant/fast food war, we have them to thank for our and our children's god given right and freedom to gorge.
In the trenches, with the hamburglar and wendy, fightin that good fight! 🫂🙏😊🦅 Thank you for your service.. worker
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Kassel
Blah. Needs a new menu
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Anthony Carbajal
Food is what you expect at a burger chain, employees don't seem like they hate their jobs, my only issue is every now and then I order a double and get a single
Took forever to get our promo burger and refused to give us the second burger when we used the app the second time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Burger
CHR H
Forced me to purchase something before I used the restrooms 🚻, Vary rude location 👎, Try another location everybody 😒
Ryan Colgan
Carl’s Jr. is one of the few fast food places that I will eat at. I try to bring my lunch every day, but today I didn’t have time and stopped by Carl’s Jr. in San Marcos. My go to order is always the chicken Santa Fe sandwich. I have my daily ice water with me so I never get the combo. I always feel like fast food places gouge you for getting the sandwich only, but it’s better for my health, so I do it anyways.
The sandwich I ordered today was pretty good. It was fresh and hot. I miss the whole wheat bun though. And they never put enough of the Santa Fe sauce, I thought their food was supposed to get all over the place lol. My biggest complaint today, and why I rated the food three stars, is that the Ortega chili was a joke. Come on Carl’s, you gotta do better than that if you want me to keep paying $10 for a small chx sandwich.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Gayle Hemp
Ordered 2 Westerns and fries paid in the app ahead of getting there.. No other cars in drive thru ahead or behind, they ask us to park in front and the order will be brought out. 15 minutes later and zero other cars the whole time, they brought it out. Dry af $10 sandwiches, $5 stale, hard fries.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
nina santell
I used to love Carl’s Jr., I used to eat there all the time, but as time went by they just went downhill. I’m usually disappointed when I go into this Carl’s Jr., I don’t know why I go back but I just think of those flame broiled cheeseburgers and keep hoping it’ll be better. Had a horrible experience tonight. Went there and ordered two zucchini burgers, zucchini stars to be exact I thought it was a Carl’s famous star with zucchini on top. When I got home and found out it was just zucchini instead of a hamburger patty, for about the same price as Carl’s famous star, I was shocked.. So I took them back and I asked for a Carl’s famous star with cheese and a hamburger patty on the side. I got home and I got a Carl’s famous star with no patty and a patty on the side. How much more, could they screw up? I guess I should’ve checked the bag before I left the place. So I’m, not having any dinner tonite, actually I hadn’t eaten anything all day and I was starving. Looking forward to that burger but instead, I go to bed hungry with pains in my stomach . I called them and the are supposed to fix it in the morning, we will see. I will review again
Spicy chicken sandwich
Breakfast burgers are awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carl’s Jr. is my go-to spot when I’m craving a satisfying, no-nonsense burger that actually fills you up. Their menu hits all the right notes—juicy, charbroiled patties, fresh toppings, and a generous serving size that doesn’t leave you hungry an hour later. I usually go for the Western Bacon Cheeseburger or the Famous Star, and both are consistently great. The crinkle fries are always crispy, and the milkshakes are a guilty pleasure worth every calorie.
What really sets Carl’s Jr. apart, though, is the speed and consistency. Even during lunch rushes, I’ve rarely waited more than a few minutes. The staff at this location are friendly and efficient, and the dining area is surprisingly clean for a fast food joint. It’s a reliable option whether I’m grabbing a quick bite solo or bringing food home for the family.
They’ve also kept up with the times by offering Beyond Meat options for those who want something plant-based, which is a nice touch. All in all, Carl’s Jr. delivers what it promises: hearty fast food that hits the spot when you need it most. Highly recommend for a dependable burger fix.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was having a low blood sugar episode and needed to eat something, and fast. So I went through the drive-thru in a hurry to park and ride out the shakes and jitters, but with four to reduce it and balance me out. I mentioned it up the guy in the intercom and by the time I drove around to the window, I only had to wait a minute. He helped get me what I needed immediately. I paid, drove into the vast parking lot, parked and ate that burger. The best damn Western Bacon Cheeseburger I gave had in four decades!
Thank you for your quick service and excellent food. I’ll definitely be back, as your location right off the 78 is very convenient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Female Hispanic manager did not have her name tag on and refused to give me her name. We ordered thru the drive thru, they asked us to park on the side of the restaurant because it would be a few more minutes until our order was ready, the woman manager came out and gave us our food with no sauces, as well as a milk for our kids meal. We asked for sauces and to change the milk for another drink option because our daughter is lactose intolerant. She proceeded to say that it would be an 80 cents additional charge and said that the kids meal always comes automatically with a milk unless the customer requests otherwise, we then gave her our debit card from our car window still parked in the parking spot we where told to move to at the drive thru window. She said we will have to come inside to get our card after she charges us the 80 cents because she will not bring our card back to the car. She then handed us an orange juice and our sauces and walked away with our card to go charge it inside. Once again they did not ask what kind of drink we would like for a child’s kids meal, and assumed the alternative beverage to be an orange juice. I went inside to take back the orange juice and pick up my debit card and spoke with the manager woman that had no name tag on and refused to give me her name. I addressed the unprofessionalism and bad customer service on her end and she proceeded to escalate her voice and became very argumentative with me, they never asked what kind of drink we would like for our kids meal and just gave us milk without asking. The manager walked around the cash register to approach me closer and proceeded to escalate her voice, stating that she is not going to let me disrespect her, I then reminded her of customer service and professionalism as all that I was asking for was for my child to get the drink she wants which was a Powerade. She then placed a cup on the counter in a very rude manner and pointed to the soda fountain machine.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Just left this place after trying to order using the app and the the older lady who appears like the Mgr was rude and kept saying read the instructions on the app while refusing to help. I had to remind her I have advanced degree. A Jr staff stepped in to help. Rude rude service 😒
Staff was, indeed, alert. They actually (barely) managed to not show their ever-flowing disinterest in the position and my 'need' for another breaded chicken carb combo. I applaud them, as their sister locations show no shame when flaunting it whilst operating in NPC mode.
Show support to the troops out there fighting this never-ending restaurant/fast food war, we have them to thank for our and our children's god given right and freedom to gorge.
In the trenches, with the hamburglar and wendy, fightin that good fight! 🫂🙏😊🦅 Thank you for your service.. worker
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blah. Needs a new menu
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Food is what you expect at a burger chain, employees don't seem like they hate their jobs, my only issue is every now and then I order a double and get a single
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
fast and really good service, food was great
Restaurantji Recommends
Took forever to get our promo burger and refused to give us the second burger when we used the app the second time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Burger
Forced me to purchase something before I used the restrooms 🚻, Vary rude location 👎, Try another location everybody 😒
Carl’s Jr. is one of the few fast food places that I will eat at. I try to bring my lunch every day, but today I didn’t have time and stopped by Carl’s Jr. in San Marcos. My go to order is always the chicken Santa Fe sandwich. I have my daily ice water with me so I never get the combo. I always feel like fast food places gouge you for getting the sandwich only, but it’s better for my health, so I do it anyways.
The sandwich I ordered today was pretty good. It was fresh and hot. I miss the whole wheat bun though. And they never put enough of the Santa Fe sauce, I thought their food was supposed to get all over the place lol. My biggest complaint today, and why I rated the food three stars, is that the Ortega chili was a joke. Come on Carl’s, you gotta do better than that if you want me to keep paying $10 for a small chx sandwich.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ordered 2 Westerns and fries paid in the app ahead of getting there.. No other cars in drive thru ahead or behind, they ask us to park in front and the order will be brought out. 15 minutes later and zero other cars the whole time, they brought it out. Dry af $10 sandwiches, $5 stale, hard fries.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
I used to love Carl’s Jr., I used to eat there all the time, but as time went by they just went downhill. I’m usually disappointed when I go into this Carl’s Jr., I don’t know why I go back but I just think of those flame broiled cheeseburgers and keep hoping it’ll be better. Had a horrible experience tonight. Went there and ordered two zucchini burgers, zucchini stars to be exact I thought it was a Carl’s famous star with zucchini on top. When I got home and found out it was just zucchini instead of a hamburger patty, for about the same price as Carl’s famous star, I was shocked.. So I took them back and I asked for a Carl’s famous star with cheese and a hamburger patty on the side. I got home and I got a Carl’s famous star with no patty and a patty on the side. How much more, could they screw up? I guess I should’ve checked the bag before I left the place. So I’m, not having any dinner tonite, actually I hadn’t eaten anything all day and I was starving. Looking forward to that burger but instead, I go to bed hungry with pains in my stomach . I called them and the are supposed to fix it in the morning, we will see.
I will review again
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