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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - Reviews

11975 Carmel Mountain Rd #607, 92199 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
534

Reviews

59.6%

Satisfaction

181

negative

35

neutral

318

positive

What people say about L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Cathy M.
Review date: 11/26/2025
3
Disappointed by Missing Macaroni Salad
What! No macaroni salad with the Kalua Pork with Cabbage? ! I was VERY disappointed. The dish came with steamed veggies instead, which weren’t bad, but macaroni salad on the side is a classic must. Service: 4, Atmosphere: 3.
  • Kalua Pork with Cabbage5
  • steamed veggies5
  • Service7
  • macaroni salad2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Daniel H.
Review date: 11/19/2025
6
Generous Portions, Hit-or-Miss Flavors
My experience at this Hawaiian fast-food restaurant offered generous portions. The Chicken Katsu was a reliable choice, though other dishes proved to be hit or miss. Among the BBQ options, chicken was the best bet, while the beef was disappointing. The BBQs were too heavily seasoned for those watching their salt intake. Overall, it's a place with potential, but consistency in flavor could be improved. 3. 5 ⭐
  • portions8
  • Chicken Katsu7
  • BBQ choice5
  • beef3
  • BBQs3
  • seasoning3
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Kevin L.
Review date: 10/16/2025
2
Disappointing Katsu Experience
I am usually a big fan of this place, but my coworkers and I had a very disappointing experience recently. During workplace appreciation week, our company purchased katsu meals for us. Unfortunately, the katsu chicken for myself and two colleagues was incredibly tough and chewy, like fried chicken jerky. I only managed to eat a few pieces before discarding the rest of my meal due to its unpleasant texture. I believe the person who served us this food should be reprimanded, as they must have known the chicken was of poor quality and still served it.
  • katsu chicken2
  • fried chicken jerky2
  • chewy like jerky2
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Loud
Boxeromine
Review date: 10/02/2025
2
Disappointing Decline in Food and Service
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The food tasted like it was cooked days before and just reheated, which has happened multiple times now. It seems they don't care anymore. We used to love this place, but the prices went up, and the service and food went way down.
  • food2
  • service1
  • prices2
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Hans F.
Review date: 09/14/2025
9
Best L&L in San Diego
My experience at this L&L was fantastic! It's the best L&L in all of San Diego, offering more options than other locations. The food is excellent, and the value is great. The restaurant has plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors, and the tables are clean. Finding parking is easy, and there's plenty of it, making it a very family-friendly spot, best suited for medium or smaller parties. Despite the ample parking, it can still get busy.
  • food10
  • options9
  • seating8
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Samet E.
Review date: 08/07/2025
1
Disrespectful Service, Poor Experience
My experience at this restaurant was marked by encountering a sullen and disrespectful woman. The service was rated 1, atmosphere was rated 1, and food was rated 1.
  • service1
  • atmosphere1
  • food1
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Samet E.
Review date: 08/07/2025
2
Sullen service, but worth a try
My experience at this restaurant was marked by sullen and disrespectful service. While the review text doesn't provide details on the food or atmosphere, the service was a significant negative aspect of the visit.
  • disrespectful woman1
  • sullen service1
Service Type
  • Dine-in
samet E.
Review date: 08/07/2025
1
Sullen Service, Avoid This Place
My experience at this restaurant was marked by sullen and disrespectful service. The staff's attitude was notably poor, making the overall experience unpleasant.
  • service1
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Ray C. R.
Review date: 07/07/2025
8
Good food, missing Malasadas
My experience at the restaurant was mostly positive. I found the food to be very good, and the service and atmosphere were also enjoyable, receiving scores of 5, 5, and 4 respectively. However, I was disappointed that Malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts), a staple of Hawaii and previously on the menu at other locations, were not available at the Carmel Mountain location. I wish they would bring back the Malasadas.
  • food9
  • service10
  • atmosphere8
  • Malasadas3
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Hannah T.
Review date: 07/03/2025
9
Convenient and Friendly Spot
I order from this location a few times a month because it is very convenient and close to my work. I love ordering on the app; they make it so easy. My food is always ready when I arrive, and I am always greeted by friendly staff with a big smile.
  • convenient9
  • app9
  • food9

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