This review applies to both the Harbor Boulevard and 19th Street locations in Costa Mesa. In-N-Out is a well-known classic, so it doesn't need much of an introduction, but it remains consistently delicious with prices that are incredibly family-friendly. Everything is made to order, fresh, and exactly what you expect from a high-quality classic burger joint. Location Comparison * Harbor Boulevard (Preferred): This is the better spot if you want to bring the whole family to sit down. They prioritize indoor seating more than the drive-through, and there is tons of parking available. This location also offers four handicap spots. * 19th Street: This location has no indoor seating--it is strictly outdoor with a dual drive-through setup. Because of that, they tend to prioritize drive-through orders over walk-ins, and there aren't many places to sit. It only has two handicap spots. Safety & Atmosphere * 19th Street Caution: The 19th Street location is in a slightly more "sketchy" area with a higher homeless population. If you are coming here alone at night, just be a bit more cautious. * Late Night: While Harbor is better for the family, the 19th Street spot is a decent option if it's really late and you just need to stop for a quick bite. Final Verdict: You can't go wrong with the food at either place, but for a comfortable family meal, the Harbor Boulevard location is the winner. read more

I'm only giving two stars because I love in n out and the cashier was actually decent to me. Otherwise, this was the most disorganized drive-thru experience I've ever had. I'd never been to this location and accidentally entered the line the wrong way. There were at least five employees standing around outside, but not one of them bothered to stop me or point me in the right direction. I sat in line for 25 minutes, and when I finally got to the speaker, nobody answered. Before I reached the window, I flagged down an employee taking orders behind me and explained I still needed to order. The woman behind me was screaming 'She cut the line' in hysterics so the told me I'd have to wait for the cars in front of me to clear out and then go all the way to the back of the line to start over. All while this was happening, the woman in the car behind me was losing her mind and screaming at me. It was a complete mess and the staff standing outside just watched it happen. Luckily, the cashier actually had some common sense, realized I was just confused by the layout, and let me order. In-N-Out, you need to do better. If the parking lot is this confusing, have your people actually direct traffic instead of just standing there while customers get harassed by other customers. read more

Mar '26: I had: $7.70 (2) hamburger + $6.35 dbl + $2.40 fry + 7.75% tax = $17.72 Amazing. Compared against the one in Carson, prices are the same across the board. However, tax here is 7.75% (Carson it's 10.5%). Feb '26: - Both lemon boxes were out. - Super crowded. - Cramped, slow parking lot. + Conveniently located right by the 405. Dec '24: Like all In-N-Outs, enjoyed the yummy, cheap, but somewhat unhealthy food here. Polite, helpful staff. Crowded, so the food takes a while to come out. I like the sliced lemons and the soda machines having ice water. Clean restrooms, but wish there was more than one urinal in the men's. read more

It's Tuesday at 4 PM and we just witnessed a strange phenomenon at this In-N-Out location on Harbor (right off the 405). As we are leaving from dining in, there were NO cars in the drive through line. I don't think I even witnessed something like this ever happening. All kidding aside, In-N-Out is our favorite fast food place for burgers. I'm not too keen on their fries, however to me, they taste better light well or well done. I haven't tried this yet, but someone recommended ordering a cheeseburger with cold, not melted, cheese since it supposedly brings out more of the cheese flavor. The look and feel of In-N-Out is always consistent at every location and always clean. read more

In-N-Out Burger - No cars in the drive thru lanes. What?!? - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The restaurant is clean and the staff are very nice. The patio seating is very clean and relaxing. We always stop by on our way to IKEA or South Coast. Extra crispy fries and cheeseburgers are always freshly made and delicious :) read more

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Fresh, crispy , not oily French fries. Aromatic, juicy patty. Must have strawberry shake! My fav is double double and the strawberry shake. read more

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We were served completely RAW french fries tonite. See the pic. Order placed 3/28/26 at 12:50am. It was too late for us to turn around when we realized the fries were raw and cold. We were wondering why there were hardly any cars in line, very few customers inside and no employee taking orders outside. As So Cal natives, we have been going to In n Out for ages and have never seen them this slow on a Fri nite. Now we know why. Quality has gone down the drain. They also missed the extra lettuce on one burger even though the order taker on the intercom repeated it. It has also been a few months since we ate at In n Out due to poor burger quality last time. I am quite saddened and astounded at what is happening to this once great business. read more

In-N-Out Burger - Inedible fries. Will be shipping them back to corporate. - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is good location. Bread was toasty and delicious. I got a double-double animal style, raw onion, extra lettuce. As always it was packed inside and outside. The only thing is the restroom stinks like there a problem with their sewage or something. It smells horrible. Also the parking sucks it shared with the momo next to it. read more

This location should have a higher overall rating Service is fast and friendly considering the amount of people they're dealing with from 8pm to midnight+ The inside of my car is the perfect place to eat my double double with animal style fries and a coke. The interior seating looks nice enough from the window but this in n out - why aren't you using the drive through? The bun is always crispy at this location and they melt the cheese just right. It's also close to chik fila and raising canes so you could get an animal style burger and then go load up on Texas toast and canes sauce.... And it's right off the 405 so it's easy to get to and leave from. Again this place deserves a higher rating ‍ read more

There's burgers and then there's In-N-Out Burger and when you drive by and see a long line on the drive-thru there's a reason for that same reason I wait in the line for a delicious Double-Double man to be exact my actual order is a 3X3 with spread only animal style fries and a diet Coke read more

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Be prepared to wait if you're coming here. Came in the afternoon, a little after lunch hour, but it was still packed! The drive-thru line was insane, backing out onto the street. We opted to order inside, and the cashiers were very friendly and it was quick to order. It took about 20 minutes for our order to be called out. The cheeseburgers were hot and delicious, just as you'd expect from In-N-Out. Our fries weren't as good, as many were burnt and they served lukewarm as it seemed like they were sitting there for a while. While it was busy, staff were cleaning up tables as people left so we were able to snag a seat. Ambiance is pretty busy, but still a nice place to sit and enjoy your burger. read more

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It's the best burger around, & the price is unbeatable for the quality. I either order protein style with fries or no fries with the bun. NOM NOM NOM read more

Gets crowded due to the location. Service is always great though. Can be messy due to lack of etiquette of the patrons. Prices have gotten pretty expensive and no longer feels as worth it. Still appreciate how late they stay open. read more

Very strong location. Food comes out around the same speed as others, orders are accurate, tables are generally clean. The people who come are often from the local suburban family members, so the worst you get is roudy high schoolers. Overall this shop does what you need it to do. They probably get your order wrong like 1/40-1/60 times. read more

Consistently outstanding service. The staff here is always impressive. My new favorite is the grilled cheese protein wrap, no spread, extra grilled onion, add raw onion and extra pickles plus cheese fries with extra extra grilled onions and a soda water with lemon. read more

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The Service: Always efficient service. Drive through staffs are taking orders non-stop. So many staffs in the kitchen preparing the orders. 3 cashiers taking orders at the counters. They just have great team work! The Parking: Parking lot shared with a hotel. It could be challenging to find parking spots during meal times. read more

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Classic spot that never misses. This In-N-Out on Harbor is always busy, but the line moves quick and the staff keeps it running smooth. Super consistent. Grabbed my usual Double-Double with grilled onions, fries well-done, and a root beer--everything came out hot, fresh, and exactly how I ordered it. Parking can be a bit tight during peak hours, but the drive-thru is well-managed. Clean seating area inside and out, with a solid mix of locals and people just passing through. Whether you're craving a late-night fix or just need that classic California burger moment, this location delivers every time. read more

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Yesterday I got a great experience with Steven Lu. I ordered a big order and he took his time to pay attention to my order. He even repeated it 3 times to make sure he got it right. Steven showed great customer service and he was very professional and polite. We need more people like him. I give him 20+ stars. He goes above and beyond! - Rosy read more

The animal fries here were definitely better than the burger. As a New Yorker I wasn't impressed. Didn't taste fresh. Onions were raw read more

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My favorite go to In-N-out joint. My orders have always been correct and service is quick and reliable. They really have the drive thru figured out. Conveniently located by the 405 freeway, every time I exit heading home, I get that amazing scent of a double-double. Definitely my go to spot for burgers! read more

Fast Service, Great Atmosphere came for my daughter's birthday after a sleep over with all the kids. The Best People at the restaurant, they even sang for us . Thank you so much Food was always on Point. read more

All In N out burgers are slow But this one is ridiculous Even late on Monday we sat waiting as each car in front of us took 5 minutes to just ORDER I'm not exaggerating They finally sent out a staff person to take orders from the cars lined up but that was not much of an improvement With only 6 cars in front of us it took 15 minutes to place an order Their drive thru doesn't have an exit option or we would have left after sitting still for 15 minutes From the outside we could see employees wandering from station to station not doing anything but looking confused They need to staff up or fix the speaker system at the drive up or maybe some better training but at 11:45 on a Monday night it should not have take 30 minutes to get get an order placed and get food Terrible read more

How can you not like In-N-Out Burger Five stars all the way and I can't wait to go back and get my double double with extra sauce and grilled onions I wish they had onion rings because their french fries suck! read more

In-N-Out Burger - This place is always busy!! - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Double Double was cooked to perfection as usual here. French fries were fresh and crisp as well. Inside was tidy and I was able to find a seat at the bar. Parking can be. Tough at this location since the lot is split with a hotel on the left side. read more

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Food is always delicious and accurate just as ordered. The drive thru is a little more easier to maneuver than the one on 19th street. This one does have a seating area inside and outside. read more

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This location has been solid for the 8 years I've been going. Lately they're rude and understaffed but the food is still good quality. I get the same guy at the drive thru that won't look me in the eye, talks fast, and messes up my order. Download a 30 minute show if you're trying to pick up something at dinner. read more

Like everyone else, this is the place to get burgers. Animal style of course but just make sure you have plenty of napkins on hand.

I'm furious. I went through the drive at 3:47 pm on 1/29/25. I got my daughter a cheeseburger protein style with both onions, tomato, and spread along with 2 cheeseburgers (just the cheese), 3 fries and 3 shakes. 5 chilis and 2 spread on the side. At the pay window the order that was repeated back was correct, even at the pick up window. The woman who handed me the order said that the spread and chilis were in the bag with the fries. Ok I'll trust the worker. I get home, my 5 year old daughter bites into the burger and starts crying. They put a bunch of fucking chilis on a burger that I didn't order cause why would I want my child's mouth to be on fire. Then I'm eating my burger and there is a small black hair in it. So disgusting. What else was in my order that I'm not expecting. The side of spread that was supposedly in my bag that had the fries too was no where to be seen either. read more

In-N-Out Burger - Short strand of someone's hair. I'm disgusted. - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've been to this location a handful of times, I would say the majority of the time, they do mess up the order. Otherwise it's clean and just like every other in and out. Quality food, The example was today, ordered a burger with some changes, but not many, and they completely messed up the order. They added tomatoes when I said no tomatoes, they didn't add the ketchup or the mustard, disappointing, but still tasty. read more

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Out of all the In N Outs in this local Costa Mesa area, this one is by far the best. The line is normally long but they try to keep it moving as fast as possible. Food always tastes good and fresh. They never get my order wrong here. I highly recommend this location for the food and friendly staff! read more

Drive thru line is always long for good reason. So yummy! Light well fries all the way read more

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Horrible service. I waited over 15 minutes for one burger because they forgot to make it. And they had the audacity to skip my number. Absolutely ridiculous. As a loyal and devoted customer, I'm deeply disappointed in this location. If you're in the mood to have your patience tested I'd highly recommend the Costa Mesa in n out. read more

Pretty good, pretty good. In N Out is a fast-food chain that you can always count on to make fresh food. Hands down, it is always good. This location was no exception. Our food was great. Hot and fresh. They got the order right. In N Out is doing something right, because they are always meeting expectations. I am not even a huge In N Out fan to be honest. I just don't crave burgers as much as I crave Mexican food. But I know that In N Out is always a safe bet if I want a burger. For me, it is the grilled cheese. I do wish In N Out would serve a Beyond patty option for the vegetarians. But the grilled cheese is really good. read more

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In-N-Out Burger has truly set the gold standard for what a fast-food experience should be. Every single time I visit, I leave completely satisfied -- not just because of the great food, but because of the quality, consistency, and genuine care that's so rare to find these days. It doesn't matter which location I go to, the experience is always the same: friendly smiles, clean environment, and fresh, perfectly made burgers at a price that still feels fair and honest. Let's start with the burgers -- they're simply on another level. The beef is always fresh, never frozen, and you can taste the difference in every bite. The buns are toasted just right, the lettuce and tomato are crisp, and that famous In-N-Out sauce ties everything together beautifully. The simplicity of the menu is part of its charm -- they've perfected the basics instead of trying to do too much. Whether it's a Double-Double, a cheeseburger, or even a grilled cheese, every bite tastes like quality and care went into making it. The fries -- especially when ordered Animal Style -- are one of my favorite things on the menu. They're hot, crispy, and never greasy, and the melted cheese, grilled onions, and spread on top make them completely irresistible. And don't even get me started on the shakes -- thick, creamy, and made with real ice cream. You can taste the quality from the first sip to the last. But what really separates In-N-Out from every other burger place is their service. The employees always seem genuinely happy to be there. They greet you with a smile, get your order right every time, and make you feel welcome whether you're dining in or driving through. The restaurant is always spotless, from the counters to the restrooms, and that consistency shows the company's strong culture and commitment to excellence. Another thing that deserves praise is the value. In a time where so many places keep raising prices and cutting corners, In-N-Out somehow manages to keep their food affordable without ever sacrificing quality. You get fresh ingredients, fast service, and a delicious meal that doesn't feel like "fast food" -- all for a price that's hard to beat. It's rare these days to find a place where you can depend on great food, friendly service, and real value every single time. In-N-Out delivers that experience consistently, and that's why it's not just a restaurant -- it's a California classic. There's something comforting about knowing exactly what you'll get every time you go: great burgers, great service, and a great price. Whether you're a local, a traveler, or someone just passing through, you owe it to yourself to stop at In-N-Out. The quality, the freshness, and the simple joy of a great burger done right is what keeps me coming back again and again. Five stars all the way -- In-N-Out Burger remains the best fast-food experience in California and beyond. Great burgers, amazing service, and the right price every single time. read more

This location is kinda land locked and feels crowded. There is a drive through but that's kinda cramped given the small parking lot. You sometimes have to make your way around the parking lot to actually get into the queue. The service is quick and it is very clear they are a team and try their best to give quick service. This is my first time getting the Flying Dutchman and it was tasty but not well put together. It was messy to eat but I find that fun! The animal fries, as per usual, were delish! I also like that the meal is served in a plastic tray making it easier to manage. read more

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Whoever was working on 12-31-25 at 1:04pm You guys are Gods. Best burger i've ever had, i never write reviews like this but this was so fkn good. Everyone needs a raise asap like omg made my mouth water. read more

Hmmm well I'll just say the one on 19th street is way worse. The one next to UCI is my personal fave. Let me tell you why. One plus is there was a girl constantly cleaning tables once people got up. The parking is IMPOSSIBLE to find. We had to park across the street on the side street there by chick fil a. We then ran across to the innout. They had a spot or two open, but the drive through line is completely blocking it. Even if you managed to get in, how would you get out from there? Another reason for a removal of a star is because when we went inside, we realized they forgot a bunch of orders. They called all numbers 45-60 at one point. That's a lot to forget. And of course, they forgot my pickles too. I look forward to pickles. Sad. Could be worse tho. Could be the one on 19th street. read more

I just landed in John Wayne Airport heading to my home in the ie and was feeling super hungry. I stopped by at this in n out and the food was so good! read more

This is the closest location to home, so I do keep coming back. The lines do get quite long inside and in the drive-thru. It's like every other location tbh. I am not one to review chain fast food. However it's quite upsetting coming here on multiple occasions and in the drive-thru, and have had people who have come before me get to order first. If I'm waiting 30 minutes in a drive-thru, I feel at least have the 2 lanes organized so people get their food in the order they come. read more

The service was long they messed order we ordered 9 hamburgers, and only 8. We are staying in Huntington Beach, so we were like 20 mins away read more

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