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Carl's Jr - Reviews

7404 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, 92111 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
203

Reviews

49.8%

Satisfaction

93

negative

9

neutral

101

positive

What people say about Carl's Jr

Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Leon P.
Review date: 11/09/2025
9
Excellent Service at Carl's Jr!
My experience at this Carl's Jr was amazing! Janet provided exceptional customer service, staying patient, polite, and very helpful throughout our numerous separate orders. Her cheerful and professional demeanor made for a great experience. The atmosphere was also rated highly. Overall, a great experience at this Carl's Jr!
  • customer service10
  • patience10
  • helpfulness10
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Fatima B.
Review date: 11/05/2025
9
Excellent Service and Food!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic, largely due to the exceptional service provided by Nathan and another co-worker. They were not only pleasant but also ensured I was happy with my order. It had been a while since my last visit, and I'm so glad I stopped by again. These two gentlemen deserve a round of applause!
  • service10
  • order9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Cammala,julien M.
Review date: 10/18/2025
2
Inconsistent Orders and Cleanliness Issues
My experience at this restaurant has been consistently disappointing. Every time I visit, I leave without receiving all the items I ordered. Furthermore, the prices seem to increase daily. The cleanliness of the store itself could be significantly improved, especially the bathrooms. I ordered chicken strips, curly fries, and fried zucchini rounds.
  • chicken strips5
  • curly fries5
  • fried zucchini rounds5
  • items ordered2
  • prices2
  • store cleanliness3
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Visit Type
  • Takeout
Ryan N.
Review date: 10/11/2025
2
Condiments are a Rip-off
My experience was centered around the restaurant's policy of charging extra for condiments that should be included with certain meals. It's absurd to have to ask for syrup with French toast sticks, and even more so to be charged extra for ranch and BBQ sauce with chicken fingers. The meals themselves are already too expensive, and these additional charges for basic condiments feel like a way to skimp on value. I believe these condiments should be included with the meals.
  • condiments1
  • syrup1
  • ranch and bbq sauce1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Jason G.
Review date: 09/12/2025
2
Terrible Service, Dirty Restrooms
My experience at this restaurant was genuinely the worst service I've ever had from a fast food place. If I didn't work nearby or had the option to go to a less crowded place, I would never go here again. The men's restroom is also consistently disgusting; if you think you'll need to use the toilet, go anywhere else. The service at this location is utterly abysmal. I've walked in during lunch to order at the counter and on several occasions, the staff literally never looked in my general direction while I was waiting at the unmanned cash register. They would just walk back and forth from the kitchen to the drive-through, sometimes taking orders. On numerous times, I've waited about 5-10 minutes, just staring at their back before they even looked my way or took my order, which is insane. I understand they might be busy with the drive-through during lunch rush, but simply checking if someone is waiting at the cash register shouldn't be that hard, and a simple "Welcome to Carl's Jr. I'll be with you in a second" isn't difficult either. It's strange because if you walk from the drive-through window to the cash register area, you should automatically see if anyone is waiting. To not see someone, you'd have to deliberately turn away. I've waited enough times that if I have to wait 5 minutes before my order is taken or even acknowledged, I'll just walk to somewhere else across the street because they clearly don't seem to care. This isn't a problem with one specific person; this neglect of in-person diners while focusing so much on the drive-through is incredibly common. I went one evening around 8 pm and waited a few minutes at an unmanned cash register before someone emerged from the kitchen to take my order. The men's restroom remains consistently disgusting. I try to avoid using it, but every time I do, there's usually toilet paper on the ground and wet patches. If I felt I'd need to use the restroom during my meal, I'd consider going elsewhere. The food seems average for a Carl's Jr.
  • food3
  • service1
  • men's restroom1
  • waiting time1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Group Size
  • Solo
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Benrenteria72
Review date: 07/31/2025
2
Cold Food, Weak Value
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The drinks were cold, but unfortunately, so were the fries and the burger 🍔. It's the reason I never come here. The $15 price for just 2 napkins felt like a weak value. SMH.
  • drinks7
  • fries2
  • burger2
  • price2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Ben M.
Review date: 07/29/2025
9
Great Burgers and Excellent Service
I crave a good burger every so once in awhile, and Carl's Jr is the place to go. My experience at this location was excellent, particularly the service. It was quick, professional, and friendly. If you use their app, you can get some reasonable deals. Carl's Jr has a great variety of burgers. It's worth the price and the time.
  • burgers9
  • service10
  • deals8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Farhang S.
Review date: 07/10/2025
9
Chanelle Saved the Night!
Chanelle is such a rad employee! Even though there was a slight hiccup in service, she promptly and joyfully sought a solution and saved my night. Carl's Jr. is lucky to have staff who give such good customer service. Thanks!
  • employee10
  • solution9
  • customer service9
  • hiccup in service3
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Takeout
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Jo W.
Review date: 05/30/2025
3
Kids' Meals Cheesy Mistake
My experience at the restaurant involved a mix-up with our kids' meals. I specifically requested both kids' meals to have the cheese removed and be regular hamburgers. The drive-thru person rang it up correctly, but when I received the burgers, they both had cheese. My husband had to scrape the cheese off the burgers. ☹️
  • drive-thru person6
  • kids meals2
  • regular hamburgers2
  • cheese2
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Wes D.
Review date: 05/09/2025
2
Incompetent Service and Incorrect Orders
My experience at this Carl's Jr. was incredibly frustrating. It's possibly the most incompetent location I've ever visited. They couldn't even get a simple order right, despite it being clearly displayed on the screen. A request for a 'plain' order was met with added cheese and other unwanted items. I highly recommend avoiding this restaurant.
  • order1
  • plain order1
  • Service1

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