While traveling, we decided to go through the drive thru for lunch. This location is in a popular…read moreroad trip stop hub & has a sizable parking lot to accommodate the volume of cars. Two workers went down the line to take orders. Despite the cold weather & how busy she was, the lady who took our order was cheery & personable. I was impressed that we scooted along at a decent rate. Service at the pay & pick up windows was friendly & pleasant. A request for a kid's activity & extra box was met with no problem. We ordered a Cheeseburger, Double-Double, & a 3x2, (all plain for less messy eating on the road). We requested less salt on 2 burgers. We also got 2 orders of fries, extra well done. There's an inconsistency in the cook when I ask for extra well done fries at different In-N-Out locations, but here, it was the perfect crisp for me! Our yummy food was well-assembled & packaged. I was worried about the long line & volume of customers they had to handle, but I was very satisfied by the efficiency, meal quality, & pleasant demeanor of the workers we encountered.

Santa Nella is one of those long time pit stops along the I-5 corridor. The options for food have…read moregrown exponentially over the years. Of course In-N-Out Burger would plant itself a place here. Stopping here for a late lunch was quite the experience. Although somewhat secluded off the main road the signage to it can't be missed. They reach cell tower status in height. The place was packed with patrons. Even the outdoor seating, which is abundant, was overflowing, even with cold weather. I have to say they have their systems down pat and they know how to move product and people efficiently. The routine for ordering is like it is anywhere in this chain. Staff are always friendly and on the ball. Things move with precision! We ordered two No.2 meals with grilled onions and I immediately scouted out seating. Making a mad dash when a spot opened I planted myself firmly as a dozen others ran for that spot! The food was as to be expected, always consistently good and better quality than most places for the price. It was quick, satisfying and except for the crowd enjoyable. Oh, and why do so many folks own mega sized trucks and SUVs that barely fit in a parking space? Try navigating a mid-sized sedan between two of those "puppies" and trying to open the door to get out! The other observed, and rather sad, reality is the parking lot for the very long time institution, Andersons Pea Soup, was nearly empty. As we commented, try and convince your kids to have pea soup over a burger! Times have changed.

Stopped off at the 76 gas station- which was the BEST decision of my life. These were the best…read moretacos of I've ever had, from Northern Ca down to Los Angeles. STOP. EAT THE TACOS. Mega nice folks. THANK YOU MY FRIENDS!

Outstanding mexican food. Al pastor is flavorful, tender, and good. Food is clean and makes you…read morefeel good after. Workers are very kind and made my food dairy free with no problem. Birria also hits! The tacos and sopes were great

Driving to Monterey Bay from Sacramento…read more Stopped in and very impressed with the customer service and care by staff. Paola was very cordial and professional. The store next to it was very, very clean. Especially the bathroom and showers!!

I'd give it zero stars if I could. Waited for 10 minutes at the speaker and at the window, no one…read moreever came because both people were apparently on break. What's the point of having 24/7 drive-thru for people that are traveling late hours and having 2 people working but both go on break at the same time?

All I can say is...FIRE!! We stopped here on the way home from Disneyland. I found it by accident!…read moreMy husband wanted Del Taco ( gross) so we stopped there and while I was sitting in the parking lot I looked up and saw the taco truck across the street. As usual I busted out the Yelp app and found them! I was craving Quesabirrias and they had such good reviews on here! They did not disappoint!! Now that I know they are here...right next to Anderson's Pea Soup restaurant, we'll be back!!

Still my favorite tacos along I-5. I usually get the birria at tacos with consome…read more Not only the food is the best, they also pack your food efficiently with napkins tucked in. Convenient picnic tables on the side to eat.

We come to Mission de Oro Hotel every year when we're in Santa Nella visiting my mom and dad's…read moregravesite at the National Veterans Cemetery. This visit happened to fall on Mother's Day weekend. We had reservations for both Saturday and Sunday, but we stopped in on Saturday to cancel that day's reservation since we'd already eaten lunch and knew we wouldn't be hungry by dinnertime. On Sunday, when we checked in for our reservation, I was impressed -- the hostess remembered us by name, which says a lot considering how many guests come through the restaurant. We were seated, and soon after we were greeted by Eleanor, our server. She was warm, attentive, and never made us feel pressured, which was a huge improvement from a previous visit. She answered every question I had, including how they cook a medium‑rare steak (every chef has their own interpretation, lol). She also gave an honest answer when I asked whether the vegetables used at dinner come from their greenhouse. The service felt genuine, and the food was excellent -- a much better experience than my last review. This visit was absolutely worth the return. Kudos to Eleanor and the Kitchen at The Mission.

We stopped her to get some take-out pizza because we'd been having trouble finding anything…read moregluten-free in the area. We called about 20 mins in advance on our way from Casa de Fruta (where I could eat nothing). We'd never been there, always stopping for a pit-stop at Pea Soup Anderson's when going through that area. So first of all, the hotel grounds are beautiful, totally unexpected in this middle of nowhere hotel. The outdoor dining area for the restaurant is gorgeous and relaxing. The staff aware all polite and helpful. I had to wait a bit longer than expected but I grabbed the pizzas and took them to the car and was first of all shocked at how beautiful the pizza was. I got the California veggie pizza without mushrooms and added pepperoni, with gluten free crust. My husband got the same but not gluten free. This was one of the best gluten free pizzas I've EVER had. Everything as clearly freshly made. Amazing. Sad it's so far away from where I live! On the way out I checked out prices for the hotel...about 200 bucks a night. Totally reasonable. We'll be back here next time we're heading through this area!

I love Andersen's Pea Soup because it is nostalgic for me - my family would always stop here on…read moretrips down to SoCal. The pea soup really is great if you like pea soup, and you can't go wrong with the travelers special to get all the fixings. They have hearty dishes here - you will not leave hungry. I love the chicken fried steak as well! It's got a fun Danish theme, with a cute gift shop in the front with eclectic goods. It's a casual spot which makes it great for travelers. Everyone has always been nice throughout the several decades I've been here - I can't think of one bad experience. Everyone has been really welcoming.

This is by far one of my favorite places. Every time I'm in the area I feel like just jumping up…read moreand down because I get to come here and eat again. Their pea soup is utterly amazing. The best pea soup I've ever had in my life. Their onion cheese rolls should always be dipped in the pea soup! Soooo good Additionally, the atmosphere is amazing. They have these cute little shops with cheeses and all kinds of things you can purchase and a bakery area. The only thing I regret about my visit is they don't have the chips and salsa they used to have in the bar area anymore. They said they haven't had it since covid. This is not a Mexican restaurant.... But honest to God. It's the best salsa I've ever had - BRING IT BACK PLEASE!!!

This Popeyes location is in Santa Nella - surrounded by other fast food places and gas stations. My…read morefamily and I had already eaten at Taco Bell next door, but wanted to check and see if this Popeyes location had the One Piece Gum Gum Lemonade. The Popeyes near us in Sacramento was out of the One Piece Gum Gum Lemonade when we visited and so my daughter and I were on a mission to find it. From what I could see, the inside was clean and had more people inside eating than they did at Taco Bell. Service was brief, but friendly! Overall, I can't comment on the food since we only ordered the drink, but I will say that the One Piece Gum Gum Lemonade was not worth hunting down! LOL We had higher expectations for it and we weren't a fan unfortunately!

This location did the job for a quick lunch otw to LA…read more The original chicken sandwich was pretty crispy and juicy with ample pickles. Got my toddler a 1 piece chicken, red beans and rice, and mashed potatoes. Ordered via the kiosk, food was what was expected for fast food, service was quick and friendly, and it was conveniently housed in a travel center with restrooms.

This location has received a lot of negative reviews in the past, but I'm posting a positive review…read morenow for 2026. We ate here in January 2nd at 11:30am and were really pleased with the food, service, and clean atmosphere. People are quick to post negativity, but effort should be given when a place like this does service and food right. This place should be shown more love (and not just because it's next to a Love's Gas Station).

This Del Taco Location is absolutely horrid, I will tell everyone to stay far away from this…read morelocation, right now. The service was horrible they were very slow and my order was sitting there for 5+ minutes, and they never asked for our food after it was sitting there for a long time. I went there 2 times to get something quick to eat and both times were trash. The first time I got a burger and fries, they were overcooked and burnt to the max, where you couldn't even finish them. My second time is the last time coming back to this location because they were so bad, they didn't ever care we were in a rush and they gave us a bad attitude. My Dad got a green burrito and the beans tasted weird, like really old beans that been sitting out for days, and the tortillas was not cooked all the way and it tasted disgusting. I got a Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries, and they were horrid my Bacon Cheeseburger was overcooked that it tasted like rubber and nothing, and the fries were so salty I could barely finish them without drinking water. I would never ever eat at this location again and if I were you I would tell everyone to turn back and run away from this place immediately.

Wow, no love for the Panda Expresses out there on Yelp. In the world of fast food, I'm giving this…read morelocation a solid 4 stars. They were completely out of Orange Chicken when we were there, so we waited a few minutes to get a fresh batch. This was a snack for us on a road trip: Got the "bigger plate: 1/2 Chow Mein, 1/2 Veggies Orange Chicken Broccoli Beef Grilled Teriyaki Chicken $13.90 after tax. This was a massive portion which I think could be 1.5-2 meals if you wanted to stretch it. Everything tasted fresh. Servers were friendly. No complaints.

Confused why there are so many questionable reviews. We stopped here on our way to LA and were…read moregreeted so kindly by the workers. They were all so hospitable. The place was kept very clean, particularly the lavatory. The food was freshly made which I appreciated a lot. Bathrooms were also clean. Shoutout to this Panda Express! You guys are awesome.

I forgot to take pictures!!! This is a true hidden gem in Santa Nella, if you are craving a pizza ,…read moreI highly recommend this place. The service was fantastic and the folks who work there were super friendly. It's not a huge place be it's a really good pizza, the red sauce was very tasty , there was a couple of different cheeses, tasty pepperoni, the crust was soft and crunchy. I highly recommend this pizza if your in Santa Nella

Really good pizza and pretty quick for there only being two people working and how busy they were…read more Staff was calm cool and collected. I got the personal pepperoni with pesto on the side and I loved it. My husband got the garlic cheese bread and said it was the star of the show for him. He also got the garlic parm bone in wings, said they were good but they were oven baked and not worth $2 a wing. Definitely stick to getting pizza here and you won't be disappointed! I would rate it a 3.5/5 but there's no .5 on yelp.