As a teacher, I frequently take my students on Community-Based Instruction (CBI) outings to help them build real-world skills. Today we visited the In-N-Out Burger on Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, and it was one of the best CBI experiences we've ever had. The young man working the cash register was absolutely exceptional. He was incredibly patient, allowing each of my students the time they needed to pay for their own meals without ever making them feel rushed. He treated every student with kindness, respect, and genuine courtesy, making each one feel valued. His professionalism, compassion, and positive attitude made all the difference. Employees like him don't just provide great customer service--they create meaningful experiences that help students build confidence and independence. The food was great, as always, but the outstanding customer service is what made this visit unforgettable. This young man is a tremendous asset to In-N-Out, and I have no doubt he will go far in life. Thank you for making our day so special. We can't wait to come back! read more

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In-N-Out Burger - Visit on Sept 16 I travel for work and have been eating at In-N-Out for 15-20 years. The location at 3211 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa on Sept 16 was the worst presentation I've ever had. I ordered a burger and animal fries. Food tasted okay, but I can't believe they were okay sending this out. Cheese wasn't melted on the animal fries, sauce smeared all over the box, and the burger was falling apart with patties hanging off the bun. Photos from that day attached - see for yourself. This is my 3rd visit to this location in 9 days. My 2nd visit was completely to standard and great, which makes the 16th even more disappointing. I'm going again today during rush hour and just hoping it's not a repeat. I love In-N-Out and will keep coming back, but quality control on the 16th was way off. read more

In-N-Out Burger - Worst burger presentation from in n out I've ever seen I expect this from McDonald's not my beloved in n out - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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June 04/2026 ,this huge compliment are for the exceptional In-Out Team Players who came to the rescue for my Hunger Pains last evening and the Chocolate Shake / Double -Double Cheese Burger hit my Hunger Spot, my stomach became Happy and Satisfied with the Fresh Tomatoes and Lettuce and Unfrozen Beef Patty and cooked to perfection, (I do not Do Salty Fries, i gave them to my associate Pet Parrot who loves them Fries , Ha,Ha). Anyways thank you In-Out for keeping it Fresh and simple , Thee Counselor read more

Can never go wrong at an In & Out. It's always busy. Parking can be tough but the drive through line is also long, so take your pick

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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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

Food is standard in-n-out hamburger and fries. It was cheap and delicious. The real problem here is the parking and line situation. Parking is an atrocity as cars occupy both traffic flow lanes illegally to turn into the drive thru. The entire parking lot is already small and cramped as it is. The occupation of the reverse traffic means the entire traffic flow is condensed into a T shape in a tiny parking lot. There's another exit that is perpendicular to the drive thru lines except drivers block it off regardless of the floor sign saying DO NOT BLOCK. read more

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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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

Jesus christ. This In N Out is probably the worst one I've ever been to. Unfortunately, my partner and I frequent this one because it's close to where we live. Will travel further to other In N Outs now. Over the 20+ times we've been here, 90% of the experiences have been horrible. Overcooked meat, burnt buns, missing ingredients. How they mess up so frequently is beyond me. The order takers also refuse to put regular onion and select raw onion (yes, there's a difference). Feast your eyes upon my flying dutchman (was supposed to be mustard fried but, of course, isn't) that has now become food for the dogs because it's unsuitable for human consumption. read more

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We had the best lunch here, thanks to the lovely service from Rosa. The lines were long but the wait was short and Rosa was so sweet to our little toddler. She even brought our food to us so we didn't have to get him out of the high chair to grab our meal. So thankful for a wonderful/special little lunch. 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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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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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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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 live closer to the one located a few steps away from South Coast Plaza, however, the In-N-Out on Harbor is MUCH better. MUCH CLEANER, better service, and somehow the food comes out warmer. A couple of extra miles is well worth the trip! read more

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 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

I went to this In N Out with my family on a sunday night and will not be going back. There was a helpless rat outside of In N out going into the bushes and his back legs didn't work. 2 In N out workers proceeded to hit the rats broken back legs very rough with a broom stick and then tried to pick the poor thing up with the broom to throw it into a trash bag and throw it away. My children were very startled and upset as was I. The rat was not harming anyone It was simply just walking across the outside pathway and into the bushes and they continued messing with it. We left because it was upsetting to see while trying to eat our food. 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

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

In-N-Out Burger - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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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

In-N-Out Burger - Burgers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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

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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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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