We were on our way to the San Diego zoo and we were hungry. We love getting McMuffins and we saw this location on the way there. We decided to place a mobile order for pick up so that it would be faster. This location is conveniently located near Main Street and the highway and has a large parking lot which also houses homeless so beware. There was a very long line at the drive-through, but the pickup spots were kind of empty. We ended up waiting a very long time for our food to eventually show up. They handed us the drink that had spilled all over on the top and I did not want to get that in my car. I had to use some of the napkins inside of our bag to clean it. I get it the staff is probably overworked but it was completely wet. We ordered egg McMuffins with the extra egg which I highly recommend. The food tasted good and it was fresh, but the overall experience was just not the best. read more

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Went today for an Ice Coffee and waited over 15 mins with no service from any staff. As I was waiting patiently in my vehicle for my single Ice Coffee, I observed many more customers receiving full order that numbered several bags. Very unsatisfied with service at this location. McDonald's if you truly are reading this, I don't want an automated response. You can reach out to me on here rather than spend more of my time reaching out to you. If you really care to looking to matters. read more

McDonald's on this side of town is consistently disappointing. Drive-thru took 20 minutes for a simple order, fries were cold and limp, and the burger looked like it lost a fight. Lobby tables were sticky and no one was cleaning. I get its fast food, but the basics shouldn't be this bad. Not worth the $ anymore when In-N-Out is 5 minutes away. Only reason I came was convenience and now I regret it. read more

McDonald's - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Burger was fresh and clearly had not been sitting in a heating tray for sometime, and the fries were crisp and hot (I ordered them without salt) service was fast, even though there was a line of cars in the drive-through. They really got us out quickly. read more

My friend sent me to get a order he ordered online for me. Sent me the screenshot. I went there and they denid my order

Okay so I wanted to leave a bad review because for the past week I came around 10 pm and the some workers didn't look professional or they had a bit of an attitude. But I came in tonight April 1st at 9 pm. The gentleman that took my order looked very professional and he was very kind and attentive. Everyone else in the back also was dressed professionally. The other times that I came I had to ask for my fries to be remade because they weren't fresh, and I asked for salt because they didn't have salt on them, the chicken nuggets were also not that crispy. But tonight when I came my fries were fresh and had salt, the chicken nuggets were crispy ! And the coffee is strong so that lets me know they used a good amount to make. I used to work for McDonald's and these small details I know about since I've been in the kitchen before. My visit tonight went great. read more

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Never order on all and do carry out! It always cancels it once you get there OR you wait and wait and no one comes even when it's empty so you have to go in. Waste of time to order ahead. I think the employees don't want to do curbside, which is ok, just don't have that as an option! read more

1/25/24 - I can't recall the last time I gave a place just 1 star. I ordered 2 McChickens for $3.99 without any sauce. And used the app for 10 McNuggets for $1. Line was long, service wasn't good on the ordering system. I advised it was my first time ordering the McNuggets and I was Told to take the BBQ. I go through the drive thru and received my order. No BBQ sauce at all and no napkins. One sandwich didn't look worthy to eat, there was sauce in it and the other sandwich the lettuce was soggy with sauce. I asked for no sauce on the sandwiches. I threw away the entire meal away and I was out about $6. I wouldn't go to this McDonald's at all. I went around lunch time. read more

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What's the point of using the mobile app when they don't start your food until they ask you to pull forward and wait at the third window for 10 minutes read more

Always the longest wait in the drive thru... Went yesterday. The girl who took the order didn't even know. What was on the menu. And what wasn't on the menu? It took her 10 minutes to even take my order. Then, when I got to the window, she had it wrong, corrected it with that guy got to the second window. It was still wrong and then when I got home. What a shock order was still wrong. They gave me the wrong food, which actually wound up getting me extremely sick. It was not cooked properly. The staff is extremely rude and unhelpful. With jack in the box and subway, literally just around the corner and other food places.It is not worth it to go here read more

Horribly disorganized. Did curb side. Pulled up. Reported in with the app. Nothing. Went in. Spoke with the loan cashier handling uber orders, walk ins and bums begging for Pepsi's. Had no idea how to help and kept getting ignored by his manager. After 10 mins of this nonsense I went through the drive through (exactly what I was trying to avoid). And again: Chaos.. Couldn't find my order. The they said there was no order. Showed my digital receipt. Then finally STARTED my order and tried to have me pull aside. Refused. The still took 5 more mins to get it together. Total time to get my order: one hour 5 mins. Next time I'll just go a few exits away and avoid this nightmare. You've been warned. read more

There was a bug in my food the people was hella rude and it took over 30 minutes to get my order and there wasn't that many people in the restaurant also I had to tell them they got my coffee wrong 3 times and then I ended up throwing it away read more

It's very delicious I would eat again!!The service is very well workers very nice to me and my kids!

I don't know if it's a San Diego thing or if everyone at this McDonald's is always on pills. The slowest service the goofiest service there's just no rhyme or reason for the way. These people are acting, especially the cashier. If she's not disabled, then there's no excuse for this it's horrible and it's embarrassing. You might as well hire the people that live on the doorstep. I'm sorry how this review comes out but I'm just lost for words. I can't believe I even experienced this. read more

McDonald's - I felt like I was in a rehab trying to order. - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

McDonald's in downtown San Diego is the only location that is located downtown, serving breakfast until 10 am and lunch throughout the day. This location has 2 drive-thru lines ending at 1 window where you can pay and then pick up your food. I decided to drive thru right before 9 am for a quick breakfast, and the line went fairly fast! I really like how they built 2 lines for the restaurant to provide fast service to the patrons. I went ahead and got the special for 2 mcgriddles for 3.99, and it was satisfying and fulfilling. I had no idea they had a chicken mcgriddle, so I just had to order it! The mcgriddle was wrapped perfectly and was freshly prepared by the workers. I asked for ketchup and was given 4 packs, which was enough for 2 breakfast sandwiches. In the bag, I was given ample amounts of napkins as well. The food tasted A OK, and I was a happy customer after coming through for a quick breakfast that didn't break the bank. This locations drive-thru service is great, and they provide fast, quick service for a McDonald's franchise. They also take Google Pay as well where you can provide your phone and pay with it as well. read more

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The staff was rude and the food was both incomplete (happy meal) and also partially missing (didn't receive my complete order in my bag and had to turn around and go back).. Not to mention that they are out of guava pies. The girl in the drive-thru was irritated that I couldn't hear what she was mumbling and she had to repeat. The one bonus that I do like is the staff in the kitchen hustle to get your order out so they don't have to park you and run it out Just so they can get to the next person behind you in the Drive-Thru. read more

It was so bad the food taste bad and there was a stank around the air. The mood was a bit crowded and I felt rushed to order.

I waited at least 10 minutes to order, and the staff just glanced at me and otherwise pretended like I wasn't there. Ordinarily this type of thing wouldn't bother me as I know they're busy and get paid poorly, but as soon as I left the counter to order at self kiosk the lady behind me IMMEDIATELY got helped. I've never had a more cut and dry experience of racism in my life. read more

Let me tell you something--I love McDonald's. Everyone knows it. The best burgers, the best fries, maybe the best fast food in history. Tremendous. I've been a fan for years, many years. Some say I kept the Big Mac business alive, and honestly, they might be right. But this time? Total disaster. I placed a mobile order--very high-tech, very efficient, the kind of thing I would have invented--but when I picked it up, folks, it was a disgrace. Missing items. No sauces. NO SAUCES! You can't have McNuggets without sauce, folks! It's criminal. Probably should be illegal. And I ordered extra sauces--PAID for extra sauces! And guess what? Nothing. Zero. Not even a little packet. The fries? Usually amazing. This time? Cold. Soggy. Like they had been sitting out since the Obama administration. Terrible. The burger? It was okay, but let's be honest, it needed some sauce--which I didn't have because of the scandalous sauce shortage. The service? Folks, I love the workers, great people, but they were moving very slowly. It was like they had all just finished a two-hour nap. I stood at the counter, politely waiting, and they just stared at me like I was Fake News CNN. Not good! I had to ask for the missing items--shouldn't have to do that, folks. A winning McDonald's should get it right the first time. Look, I'll be back--because it's McDonald's. It's iconic. It's historic. But let me tell you, they need to step up their game. More quality control. More sauces. More winning. Two stars. Because I love McDonald's, but this visit? Very sad. Donald J. Big Mac Expert & Sauce Enthusiast read more

No sauce or napkins at all. Hamburger looks like somebody busted in it. Homeless people have built a fortress around this place too, I wouldn't be surprised if they took it over. Employees look like they pack more calories than the entire menu. They are so fat, it actually slows them down and that's why its difficult for them to slug around the "kitchen", if you can even call if that. Had to wait minutes just for a simple cheeseburger because apparently Joshua said they were having "difficulties", probably difficulties trying not EAT MY BURGER!!! read more

McDonald's - One of the employees even airdropped this to me from the bathroom. Creepy and disgusting. - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

one of these years the McDonalds corp needs to come in and retrain the entire staff on customer service I go to mc Donald's all over the county yet this one never has good service and they act like it's a burden to take your order on get your mobile order do better.. read more

When you order on DoorDash they will forget the dipping sauces. I ordered 10 pieces chicken nuggets and zero dipping sauces!!! So angry to eat my guilty pleasure then have them fuck it up. read more

This has got to be by far the worst McDonald's I've ever been to. The staff here are very rude, especially the manager. I stopped by this location because my father who eats there quite often, was there, and went to say "Hi". My father told me it was ok to bring my ebike inside, because he had personally seen people bring in their bikes, and never once has the manager said anything to anyone. He also said he's witnessed homeless people bring their dogs in the restaurant and they be laying on the tables! Gross! This restaurant allows homeless people to bathe and hang out all day. Anyway, the manager approached me, telling me to take my bike from in front of the door, which i did, since it was in the doorway. I moved to where it was not interfering with anyone, and she still had a problem. Now several customers are saying she NEVER said that to anyone. By now my order was being prepared. I told her I'm waiting on my order, and she tells her staff to never take my order again. She claimed it was a store rule. So why did they take my order in the first place? After she said that, I took out my phone and began recording. Two customers entered with bikes. A homeless lady with a stroller full of stuff parked it in the same doorway my bike was at, and no one said a word. Both customers that brought in bikes were not harassed either. Then another homeless guy entered with a dirty dog, I watched employees walk past and not say a word! Even though there is a sign saying pets not allowed. The manager, Anastasia, is HORRIBLE, and she obviously trained her staff, because they are just as horrible! If I could give ZERO stars, I would! Throw the whole restaurant away! read more

Some overweight chick with a double chin and blue eyes needs to learn manners. Waiting 15 minutes for a large frappe which is whatever used to it at busy fast food places at this point, that's not the problem. It's the fact that I ordered it after ordering a meal where I asked for sauce and they didn't give it to me. I figured instead of fighting through the crowd of zombies all waiting for their orders id just ask for it with my drink. And the chick has the audacity to say "for a frappe?" All rudely and loud in front of everybody like they didn't mess up the first time. Yeah, I'm asking for sauce "for a frappe" cause I had to eat half my meal without it. Someone that weight and age should understand the importance of sauce, or at least have the decency to get it without a comment. Stop raising the wage of fast food workers if this is how they're gonna act! This place blows and I no longer feel bad for how the workers get treated read more

SO CLEAN! The food is the same everywhere. Always good! Come on, it's McDonald's you know you love something here. However when I needed a restroom, this McDonald's saved me. The whole restaurant was super clean, the staff super friendly and the bathroom pristine. They lock it and buzz you in from the front. Thank you to the team at this McDonald's for keeping this place so clean and tidy!!! An especially big shout out to WILLIAM (the big man up front holding things down!!) for seeing I was in distress while waiting in line and helping me out! THANK YOU! read more

I ain't go lie. After reading the most recent 'roach' review, I didn't know what to expect. I ordered a filet-o-fish and double-checked my sandwich to make sure there was nothing there that does not belong. And who orders McDonald's for delivery? Ewwww. Moving on, if I had seen a roach I don't know if I would vomit because of the roach or because of the tequila . But either way my sandwich was good and absorbed the poisons. And I enjoyed it. I asked for no cheese so my filet-o-fish was hot. And the sandwiches are smaller than I remember. But McDee's is trash so who knows when the sandwich size changed. But it was open and I was hungry. And this McDee's is 24 hours. And we all know that there are only three choices after 1:00 a.m. if you need to feel the belly: pizza slices, McDonald's or Jack in the box because it's too damn cold to wait for Denny's. And there are houselesness individuals at this drive thru even at 1:00 a.m. Drive thru was fast. Order was accurate. And it's McDonald's, so how high can my expectations really be? At least the Hi-C orange was delightful. read more

Cold fries. Asked for mobile order at window and was told it was for high school students. I go inside where the same girl asks for my order number, walked back to the window and retrieved my order. It was like an SNL skit. Then, the fries were cold. read more

WTF? How petty is this corporate. A lady namedn Anna " fake manager" complete telling me im switching my story when she is the one twisting my words when milkshake spilled all over my wallet , car , purse, bc of a loose lid , like damn yoi wont refund me $4 or remake it until i speak with THE REAL manager Anastasia the next day? 0 stars for customer service , mcdonalds gotta go!!!! read more

The homeless outside is not their fault but the least they could do is not forget things. My order was missing its nuggets. Ridiculous.

This morning before 6am I stopped with my family for some breakfast and Leo that took my order over drive through was rude and rushing me without allow me to even place an order for myself. One I got to the first window he kept giving me handle signals to move forward and since I did not he knocked the window and asked me to move, how can I move if a car was front me. Unsure why we needed to be treated this way. Each person deserve respect. Also, a plastic was found in my daughter's food.This is unacceptable. read more

McDonald's - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Typical experience you can expect at a McDonald's. My husband and I ordered vanilla cones....took 10min to tell us their machine is "broken". So we ordered a vanilla milk shake and a Mango slushes.....a vanilla milk shake and Cherry slashes came out....and they didn't give us straws and none were accessible. How much more incompetent can they get? read more

I've never seen a McDonalds like this one where their sole mission is to not serve you food by any means necessary. It's not real food, why does it take 30 minutes for a cheese burger? Why is the credit card machine down? Why does my egg McMuffin look like a McRib? It's literally the worst McDonalds in America. Kudos to the franchise owner who wants no customers, mission accomplished, you lost another one today. read more

PROS: the workers were nice and the food came in a timely matter. Prices were usual and lots of places that are clean to sit CONS: this location is in a homeless area so you'll run into some of them. The electronic menu that you order from isn't functioning right either OVERALL: if you're in the area than sure you can come here, but if not maybe go to one that's in a better area read more

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I ordered a large order of fries and it looks like I only got a medium size from the amount that was scooped into the sleeve. The worst part was when I asked the manager if this was a large size she said ( in a very rude way) yes , that's large. read more

McDonald's - French Fries - Burgers Near Me - San Diego, California

Greatest fastfood burger & fries. Always Making America Satisfied AS Usual. Loooooooove this place! read more

Recently I walked into this McD's (1280 Park Blvd, 92101). Before I could reach the kiosk, my order was taken by a pleasant employee named K#nl#n. He was smiling yet professional. 523110 As I sat and waited from my order, I noticed he was very courteous to other customers as well as employees. Yes, my food was good, too! It's easy to criticize any fast-food chain for wrong orders, bad food and poor customer service. (Yes, it will happen.) But sometimes we customers should take the time to publicly praise employees such as Mr. K. at #3181. read more

I recently had the pleasure of being served by a remarkable employee at this McDonald's, and I wanted to share my positive experience. This individual truly stood out .They greeted each customer with a genuine smile, making everyone feel valued and appreciated. Thanks Alyssa ! read more

Waited 25 minutes for a McFlurry and it wasn't even that busy until after I ordered. One job ‍

Took them almost an hour to make 2 cheeseburgers and 1 large drink. This place is a fucking disaster.

Fries for the hangover win! While this might be my closest location it is not my very favorite one. I used to rate them one star in my mind but my past visit was actually uneventful so it got bumped up. The thing here is that as you cue in line for the drive thru you will be asked for money by someone coming up to your car. You are a sitting duck and it will happen as certainly as the sun will rise tomorrow. As certain as getting sick or having a health problem will tell you who actually cares about you. It's just a crappy reality of life. It happens to everyone at some point. I wouldn't give anyone money here. For starters they are likely on drugs. I haven't seen anyone here begging who didn't look like they were on something that moment. You can offer to buy them a sandwich but they just want your money. Some Canadians in front of us gave folding money to one of the beggars... Anyways, I always use the mobile ordering app because of the great coupon deals and ease of use. Yesterday I was hung to the over after a pretty long Friday night and had to get right for a trip to the zoo. I am doing keto and I knew I could not survive the hot zoo trip without fries. Fries are my go to comfort food. One large fry for $1 (coupon!) and a $1 Diet Coke (plus my bbq sauce and sweet and sour sauce) and it was on! Even though I felt bad about cheating on keto, it was nice to not back out of my little zoo trip! This time they actually got my order right. I had had times where they forget to put in the sauces and once they even forgot my sandwich. But I am prepared to forgive them for that because this last time I needed it to be right and it was. The fries at this location also don't taste as good as the fries at other locations. I am afraid to even guess why that might be. Maybe I like dirty oil fries and I don't even know it... maybe guilt of not helping beggars out makes my tastebuds all dull. The fries here just taste flatter than elsewhere, can't put my finger in it. My Diet Coke was good, but it tasted like they had poured it before I ordered it. It was very busy so maybe it was the heat and having to sit there a bit. Fun fact? My twin sister is a total epic crazy lady about diet fountain drinks from McDonald's. She can tell you the best place to get a Diet Coke. I can't tell any of that ... but my twin will take the time to call me if she gets an especially good Diet Coke. I pretend to care and I cheer for her. I am sure she pretends to care about a lot of weird stuff I call her about so... all's fair. Oh! Because of the one way streets it can be annoying to get to where you need to go. Just accept your going to have to make some turns. In all I'm glad there is a location nearby so that I won't have to suffer long... also for whatever reason my cheat on Keto did not push me out of ketosis so double win! read more