50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Santa Ana

“As it says in the name, it's a nice burger! We stopped in on our way back to the airport, and it was really nice to be able to get a tasty vegan burger! My husband and I both got their fried chicken sandwiches, and I got fries with mine. The fries were just okay, but the sandwich was tasty and satisfying for both of us. The location was clean and well kept when we were there, and as we were there between lunch and dinner, there weren't many other diners, so that was pleasant. The workers are friendly but not super interactive (you order via kiosk), so that can be a plus if you're not feeling chatty. It's not the most convenient location for non-locals (it would be so nice to have this within walking distance of Disneyland or other area attractions for tourists/visitors like us), but I imagine it's great for the local folks. We were in the area for my husband's work conference, and we don't travel to this area for much else, so I don't anticipate being back, but if we do, I would probably try to work in a stop here. It was pretty good!“

“the Chow great. the latrine clean“

“Was looking for a place near John Wayne airport. Food was delicious, and will return when in the area again.“

“Exelente servicio pollo campero un buen sabor“

“Always love coming out West from the East coast and making our first stop to In-N-Out Burger!“

“This is seriously a hidden gem
I’ve followed this establishment from early on and they’ve have only gotten better. Quality food product and great prices. Even when getting takeout I get extras for later ( it’s that good )
I’m basically there weekly , so if you want to try some of the best arepas out there… hit this location up.
The service is solid too
Follow them on IG and you’ll see what specials they have too 👍

( recommend the malandra and pork belly so good…)“

“muy sabrosas las carnitas pero da muy poca salsa donde e comprado Dan mas salsa no se por que ofrece tan poca salsa en su negocio .“

“So glad I found this place! Very similar to Mongolian bbq, you can pick your noodles, veggies, meats and sauces and they cook it in the back for you. It's super fast, clean and had great options. They also have items to order that is their specialties if you don't want to create your own. The flavors were delicious, friendly staff and very clean. I definitely recommend trying if you haven't been!“

“Great food, ingredients and flavor. Very clean, comfortable, family friendly establishment. Great place to grab a bite.“

“The only reason you got four stars instead of five, is that the restroom wasn’t super clean, but the lighting in the restroom saved you from lesser stars. The food was good and great for the price. Other than the restroom the restaurant is clean. The $6.00 deal is a great deal, and I highly recommend this store in Sant Anna. I paid 6.56, I think I got a good deal THANK YOU!!!
One pet peeve of mine is that no one had name tags on, I can’t even compliment the people that did good.
Your worker whoever they are did a good job and I can’t even tell them by name.“

“So I just have to say that the white dude that has a pretty cool haircut, I just had to say that he is a really nice guy and I like how he was very friendly with me, and he made me feel like I was in a good Chick-fil-A, I hope that he stays here in the foreseeable future until either one he's done with his college or number two he moves up in the company, God bless him and I hope he still stays in the company“

“Farmer Boys has a simple menu, and do what they do well. Had a club sandwich tonight, which was very good, and wifey and I shared onion rings which were just perfect. We've not had any problems here, and come around regularly.“

“This was my first time at this location. Wanda was my sandwich artist and she was lovely. There was no one else in the store and we had a delightful chat while she expertly and efficiently made me the perfect sandwich. She said that even when it's quiet and there are no customers, she stays busy in the back doing her prep. She seemed like a real asset to Subway - I hope they value her! In addition, the place was spotless and well-stocked.

I deducted a star because Subway has only one worker there for a lot of the time, which seems not only unsafe, but terrible for the workers. The second time I went back, Wanda was being run ragged, between online orders, walk-ins, and prep. She handled it like a boss and was just as friendly and cheerful as ever, but it's unfair to work people like that.“

“the Chow great. the latrine clean“

“I visited Adam's Tacos tonight (formerly Tacos Manuel) to pick up tacos for the family and had a great experience. Adam was very friendly and gave me some recommendations to bring home. We had the carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, cabeza, and lengua tacos. Everything had great flavor - our favorite was the carne asada. We loved the grilled onions! Not sure how they're seasoned, but they were good! Also, the prices were very reasonable. My experience with food trucks has been that they are generally overpriced. Not the case at Adam's Tacos. We fed our family of 5 under $40 which is not very common these days. If you're looking for good tacos in the area, I'd recommend you give this place a shot.“

“Fast, friendly service! Delicious food!!“

“Muy buen servicio y el pollo muy bueno“

“I love this place , whenever I come here I get carne asada fries , and 3 del tacos they are so delicious , Rolando the manager always greet you with a great smile and he is very polite , you can tell he loves his job , I highly recommend this place. The food always comes out fast and fresh .“

“birria y carnitas están buenos..“

“Raising Canes always delivers the goods! Excellent,Hot,and fresh every visit!“

“My family and I LOVED this location. We hadn't had Carl's Jr. In years and this is hands down the best fast food burger we've had. I tried the promotional burger with avocado and it was delicious. The beef patties were extra flavorful and the fries were perfection.“

“la supervisora excelente persona muy amable grasias carmen“

“Daniella was such a great help. She was friendly and helpful. She made the experience 100x better. The Carl's Jr. has affordable prices. It doesn't take long to get my food. The whole experience made me want to come back again.

Parking: The parking lot is close to the store so it wasn't hard to find parking.

Kid-friendliness: The meals for kids is a perfect amount.“

“Had an amazing experience because of the manager David. He went above and beyond to make my family and I feel seen. He went out of his way to make my day a little better and it was an act of kindness that I will soon not forget. Thank you David, for being an amazing manager and an even better human being.“

“muy sabrosa la birria con esta van2 veces que la Como y quedo encantada tiene un sabor sin igual t su servicio al cliente es may bueno.“

“Waffle 🍟 Fries Sauce is Boss“

“We live almost equidistant between two Carl’s Jr locations, but we almost always go to this location on 17th Street in Santa Ana because of the spectacular service! Specifically, Itzchel (Shelley), who’s almost always manning the window when we go there for dinner at least twice a week — she is a real asset to the company! Her happy smile and great service puts a smile on my face too!

We’re retired seniors, on the dreaded “fixed income”, and the coupons keep us returning week after week, in addition to Shelley’s kind and helpful attitude. Cooking is a real pain now that there are just the two of us; and the coupons make it affordable to eat out.“

“Probably the best Chinese food I've had; food tastes great and STILL tastes good after reheating!! I'm hard to impress and this place blew it out of the water.
I had the chow mein, beef broccoli, mushroom chicken, and wontons. The wontons were really good too. And it was all actually affordable too!! Better prices than other places I've seen. Will come back if I'm in the area. ❤️✨“

“Pauline was very friendly and helpful when I had questions about the new sample they were offering today, as well as some of the menu items. She took the time to answer everything clearly and made me feel welcome. Great customer service ,great lunch and a positive attitude!“

“Alex (crew lead) thank you for going out your way to make sure the level of customer care was met. It definitely exceeded my expectations compare to any other Taco Bell I’ve ever been to. Keep up the good work Alex and his team!!!

Definitely my go to spot from now on..!! See you guys soon.“

“They have great and good excellent customer service….“

“Food was great, order was correct even though it was a massive order, any changes to foods we're labeled on wrapping as to not cause confusion, had a great time, unfortunately someone had an accedient and 911 was called there, this did not affect the experience.“

“8/14/ 22 come to eat some breakfast with my family the lady with the big hair very nice she was super friendly. We order she took it to our table she was back and forth. Food was delicious thank you lady with the big hair CHARLIE take care of her you don’t see lady’s like anymore will be back“

“Excellent sandwiches and very reasonable prices! Nice staff!“

“Today I walked into subway I was dripping wet from the rain literally my shirt was drenched and I had my EBT card out ready to pay for the two cups of soup and the nice lady came to ring me up and said " your all wet" I said "I know it's ok" she said let me buy your soup for you ...that was really nice of her to do that ...so thanks again to the lady who works at Subway on Grand and Edinger!! There aren't very many people who do that around now a days.“

“Impossible TACO!! Delicious!“

“I came back from Actor's Night in Los Angeles and decided that Wendy's offered the best fast food version of a milkshake through their line of Frosties. I did NOT KNOW that the Frosty menu expanded so much; I had to ask the staff for some help, and I opted for strawberry vanilla swirl, which was an excellent choice for indulging on a late night return to Orange County. The Wendy's window server was exceptionally patient with me and it was an unusually smooth drive through experience, where most drive thru's are jammed up late at night. The staff member also mentioned this Wendy's was open late till 2 a.m. which is quite a blessing for my night owl tendencies. It's comforting to know there is a hub for midnight Frosty runs after long trips escaping Los Angeles!“

“Even though it was inside the gas station I got served fast. The employees were great. One of the recommended the chipotle sauce and it was a great choice. The only bad thing is that they don't charge you so you have to get in line at the regular gas cashier to pay. However I didn't take too long there.“

“I love them all I also love tofu“

“Best food & service !! Would recommend to friends and family“

“Pretty good. The place has a lot of cheap prices.“

“This review is for Luis! He went out of his way to provide us with exceptional service! Very accommodating and helpful through the drive through! Hard to find people with genuine service in the fast food industry. He made my daughters night. Pretty good food too! Excited they have a spicy big Fish now. Fries were nice and hot even though it was late.“

“Every Table meal subscription is amazing. Delicious, healthy foods at a very fair price. 5 dinners only $38. The best part is my area has brick and mortar stores where I just walk in and buy my meal prep for the week...Meals cooked in a local kitchen by real chefs with local fresh ingredients. I'm busy all the time and although I love cooking it's hard to cook for just one person. The majority of meals are 600 calories or less. An easy way for me to stay in my calorie deficit. I just had the chicken schwarma bowl and it was soooo good. Tasted just like a home cooked meal. Highly recommend“

“Ali was a really polite and respectful manager, I was listening to him talking with his coworkers and he was talking with them in such a good way. I got my strawberry shake in less than a minute.“

“They are always really friendly at this location but there is one employee that's rude she is young. I've dealt with her 2 different times & both times she has had an attitude & she doesn't give you the sauce for your bread sticks .“

“Éste McDonald's on Bristol ST. Es un lugar muy encantador: Buena comida, buen servicio, una actitud estupenda ... Que quedan ganas de volver.“

“Had the best Birria de chivo. Chivo can me hard to find these tacos were amazing. Just a simple whole in the wall with great food I will be back!“

“My family and I LOVED this place. We visit California quite often and always love to try different places. The food was sooo delicious! The chicken was the best meat based on how it was seasoned. The beef was great too but chicken still wins!! Homemade tortillas were good. The horchata was on the sweater side but a solid 10. The service was great. It's a little pricier than what we're used to but it's worth trying at least once. I feel like for these prices, a nicer establishment would justify the cost. The fish lacked a lot of flavor. It actually didn't taste like anything but some salt and pepper was good enough and the other plated made up for it.“

“The level of service the quality of food is top notch everytime I come into this location amazing staff they all deserve a big raise all the employees. Lizbeth and manager of this location to the line cooks dealing not only with homeless people obvious drug addicted individuals that surround this location and its businesses and still manage to keep the location spotless and clean makes this carls jr my favorite place to visit. Morning or evening consistently providing quality service“

“Came here with my mother, she had ordered a dessert to go with her food, they forgot to put it, she called the restaurant and they were so polite! And when she mentioned her missing food next time we came, they happily gave it to us with no added charge, staff are polite and place is relatively welcoming!“