I was in Oceanside to see a friend's band perform and apparently this place is the spot they always go to before gigs. They're fans of the pastrami and the chili cheese fries so I followed suit and wasn't disappointed. The pastrami was tender and moist and not too salty like many pastramis you get at places like this. The chili cheese fries were fantastic and were the highlight of the meal. It was the perfect thing for all of us to split and put us in a good mood. The only negative thing I'd comment on is that a beer would've gone perfectly with the food but that wasn't really an option. Next time we come down, I'll be sure to hit this little gem up again. read more

Food is great! The décor is need of a major overhaul! The atmosphere is strange. *The pictures on the walls need to be thrown away. They are old, faded and ugly *The wallpaper needs to go go go it is terrible.....It is for a bedroom not a restaurant *The pictures of the food on the wall need to GO away......Believe me the food is good the pictures are horrible. *The vending machines with the 10 year old looking candy and toys have to go. *New light fixtures are needed they look like they should be in the dining hall at a old people home. *The turquoise color has to go........Looks like it belongs on the exterior of a house. I get my food to go because the atmosphere is horrible in there. read more

We this place. We've been customers for almost 20 years, maybe more. Food is always fresh and delicious.

Looking for a good fast food place this is it! I love gyros and there's are THE bomb! I had a chicken gyro my husband had the chicken plate with rice and a salad. Our friend had a pastrami burger and he was in heaven!! If you are from Utah or have eaten at Crown Burger or Astro Burger there it's just like these popular Greek owned places. If you're looking for some a great fast meal this is a great option! read more

Zero stars. I went there for the first time today; it will be my last. Ordered a ham breakfast burrito, received a potato and melted cheese burrito that was 90% flour tortilla. No egg, no ham. It was expensive too. Finally, I waited at the drive through window forever, had to be 20 minutes. Avoid. read more

Love this place. One of my favorite hamburger places in Oceanside. Onion Rings are cooked great as well, not soggy like a lot of other places I tried. Highly recommend their hamburgers. read more

Weird brain numbing sensation after eating a $20 meal here plus tip! And this was more than a few days ago. I deleted the post but what the heck I'll set up another one. I want a refund! And an apology! read more

They recently repainted the exterior so I can't say, "Don't judge this place by its looks." It's one of my favorite places to eat and a good alternative to what Pit Stop down the street offers when you want to quickly get food through a drive thru. I really like the bacon cheeseburger, gyro, and ham and cheese sandwich. They have a variety of food. American, Mexican, Greek, and soul food. I can honestly say they hit all of them on the spot. read more

Great fast food restaurant! First time here, the people are friendly and fast =) Ordered a 1/4 lb bacon, avocado cheese burger, fried zucchini sticks, and a BLT. We enjoyed it all, really good! The zucchini sticks were not oily and not soggy, super good taste. Highly recommend. read more

My wife loves the chicken tender order with the onion rings. I always get the chicken supreme sandwich with fries. They don't make it until you order it, so my sandwiches and burgers are always hot and fresh off the grill. One of my favorite spots when I want something good to eat and I'm in a rush. read more

So sad they don't serve breakfast all day ( just 7 am to 11am). Beware of the yarros (gyro) sauce, so garlicy I thought I was still eating it hours later. It is not on the menu but if you are in the mood for a meaty excpericence try the "Triple D" 3 stacks of patties. May a recomend getting it with avocado. Just to help add some lubrication for all the meat. It is super good ( no I did not order one but was happy to enjoy the one that my friend got). If you are looking for a quick bite of Greek, American Diner Food, or Mexican then this is a decent place to go. Plus they have fried murshroom!!! read more

The old lady who works there is rude and disrespectful. She will get your order wrong 99% of the time. Portions are also very small

I had the Bacon, Avocado, Cheeseburger with an order of ChiliCheese Fries because I read the previous rave reviews. Cost $10. Result: Sorry, it was nothing special. The good news 1st: The menu is huge, and they certainly did not skimp on the Avocado. Now the bad: The burger patties and the fries were the cheap pre-made, pre-packaged kind. While I prefer independent restaurants, this was more like a knock-off of a fast food cafe. Bottom line: The food may have lacked the originality that I like, but it wasn't bad. read more

My realative ate here a couple days ago, they got sick a few hours later and tested positive for corona Virus. Shut down this place immediately. Its unfair that we are trying to prevent the spread of the disease but we have people that care about money and not the well being of other human Beings read more

Today was my first time going there and probably my last Burger was amazing sadly $5.99 and if you want a SMALL DRINK AND FRIES they charge you and extra $2.99 IDK maybe if they blend in the pricing with the burger as a combo it wouldn't be so bad because if you go to a burger joint you expect it to be a combo And didn't help the 2 ladies working the register were rude and talking shit in Spanish not knowing that I speak Spanish saying I'm "Kodo" (CheapAss) So that's really were I had a problem and why I'll never return again. read more

Not much to look at on the exterior of the building, but when I saw the constant influx of cop cars coming to this restaurant - I knew there had to be more than meets the eye. This place has THE BEST BLT's. They're crispy, fresh, and loaded with bacon! Give them a try - you won't be disappointed!!! read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. Absolute trash. If you want diner food go 100 feet down the road to pit stop for 1000% better food at cheaper prices. Also staff is extremely rude read more

I've been frequenting this place since high school, and not sure how I haven't given this place as much written praise as I have verbal. the food is always delicious and prompt. today for the first time, I enjoyed the chicken gyro. the chicken was delicious and perfectly grilled; juicy, and beautifully seasoned. for my palate, nothing is complete without avocado, and its addition made this gyro one I will order probably for the rest of my life the staff was friendly, and the owner, Vicky, came around when she had a minute to chat with me briefly. she was kind, engaging and very nice. if you've never eaten at Paul's, well, your stomach would scold you if it could speak; or, maybe that grumbling you hear is just that: your belly telling you to take yourself to Paul's..!!! read more

Been going here for years. As fast as fast food goes, its way above a chain. Generous portions, great customer service. You can phone in an order and then roll thru the drive thru to pick it up when you're trying to do a quick take out (or grabbing dinner on the way home from work). I recommend the 21-shrimp boat dinner - comes with salad & Texas toast. My guys always order the burgers. One of these days I will try their breakfast... read more

One of things I love about here is the convenience . Drive thru diner food. Love the variety of the menu and the great prices. Burgers and Greek wrap are my favorite . For breakfast yummy home fries, pancakes, and omelet. read more

Been coming here a lot of years. It's a standard mom-n-pop fast food place (used to be a Del Taco back in the day), run by a Greek family for about 20 years. If you're familiar with Oceanside's Angelo's chain, you'll find the menu here familiar: giant hamburgers, gyro, fried zucchini, fish 'n chips, Greek salad. Not bad, but not fantastic; usually Paul's is our family's Sunday night "I don't feel like cooking - want a grilled ham 'n cheese?") go-to. Fried mushrooms are a menu treat for those that like 'em. read more

Hamburgers are sooo big and juicy. They Always give more than good amount of fries which is something I love. Service is always fast! would recommend this family owned restaurant to anyone looking for a great quick bite read more

I came with my 2 kids, we spent $32 for lunch. They wouldn't give us a bit of ranch dressing to dip our fries. The food was mediocre at best. It explains why the restaurant was mostly empty during lunch. read more

A bit of a disappointment. The food was subpar and a bit expensive for being something that you could prepare better yourself. My husband and I got two breakfast plates (the breakfast sandwich and the Greek omelette) and two coffees and our total came to a little over $20. We expected more for the price and from a place that considers themselves a diner. read more

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Slow as heck drive thru, never fails! Invest in modern machinery, heck, put a credit card machine closer to the window instead of having them walk back and fourth! Always a 20-30 min wait at the drive thru. Come on Paul or whoever owns this joint. Invest some money to speed up the drive thru! It's like going to order inside with the kind of wait they got going on!!! Get it together!!! read more

Small Town Feel with a Big Town Taste. Paul's is a small town restaurant that serves a variety of dishes, including my favorite, the basic Club Sandwich. A great meal that is complemented by the best french frys and a bottomless cup of soda. The staff are friendly, especially when they are not busy with a line, and would love to recommend something tasty if it is your first visit. read more

NASTY! This is the 2nd time I've eaten here. Thought I'd give it another shot for accessibility only as it's close to my work but I wish I hadn't. Both times the food tasted horrible. I could taste the dirty towel used to wipe off the grill. BOTH VISITS! And the customer service is seriously lacking. Won't be back. read more

One of my favorite place's to get burgers in Oceanside. The quality of the burgers is pretty high for the lower price, and they are pretty large burgers. Also the menu is very diverse, which leaves a lot of options for everyone. So far I've liked everything I've tried read more

I've come here a couple times. Nothing to brag about, but it's good if you're in a hurry. I've gotten a couple different items. Today was the Club sandwich with fries. The sandwich was good, very fresh, the meat had a good tastes. I was only able to eat half, so now I have the other half for dinner. Woo-hoo. The french fries were big steak fries, very crispy but not very hot. However I did drive 10 minutes before eating them. I have also had the grilled chicken salad which is OK-nothing to write home about. Again this place is convenient and has a good variety. read more

Not really good other than cheap prices. Rolled taquitos were dry and bland. I will not return. Not a place that would be reviewed on Triple D. read more

I've probably passed this place about a hundred times in my 16 years of living here, and I guess it never really registered with me that this dingy little place was a restaurant, let alone, open and serving food. It wasn't until my friend physically drove us here that I realized what she was talking about and where we were going to eat. For a casual meal, I suppose it will do, the food was fairly decent although I don't think their hamburgers are quite right. Maybe the burger was too hard, or the seasoning was off. Anyways, I was glad that my friend and I were there to talk, and so I was mostly eating distracted. I would come back and order something else to give it a fair chance. Supposedly its actually a Greek place? so I might give their gyros a try. Parking is super easy, just a lot right out front, easily accessed from Mission Ave, and prices are cheap. Minus points for griminess, but then again it might just be that it needs a new paint job. read more

I love coming to Paul's Place! Everyone in the family knows what they want! There is American, Greek, and Mexican food! Delicious thick cut fries and delish smoothies! I love the deep fried Zucchini!!! They look like a place out of the fifty's and I love it! Their salads are big and delicious so you could come here with a diverse crowd and there is something for everyone! read more

Been coming to Paul's place since i was a kid. The owner is Vickie and her restaurant is great. I usually get the chicken tenders and fries but everything on the menu is amazing. My parents like the tuna sandwich, gyro, BLT w/ avocado and their breakfast burritos. You can call ahead to order and there is a drive thru. I always admired that you could watch them cook everything in front of you. Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner. They have everything. If you get their chicken tenders make sure you ask for ranch, they automaticly put BBQ sauce which is good too but their ranch dressing pairs perfectly with their tenders. There is no place like Paul's. read more

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Really? This place is so over rated. I went and got the bacon avacado cheese burger...nothing great. I could make better at home. The burger was flat and dry. No flavor to the meat. Seriously the people saying this place is great are on crack. This place is not "reasonably priced". It is expensive as hell for what you get. If I'm going to pay that much for a burger and some fries, I'll go to In-n-out where they have food that means something... I was so ready to make this place my lunch-break go to.... Sorry Paul, its just not going to work out, and it is you... read more

Ive been dining here for the past 2 years because I work down the street. The food is actually not bad, some of it is really good like the bacon avocado burger (which I might have tomorrow for lunch). The service is preatty good, especially from Sarah, she works the counter and the drive through. She's always been very nice, funny and courteous while I'm there. The place could use a paint job or some exterior power washing. This place even takes orders over the phone and its ready very quickly...I always order ahead before going on break and it saves me like ten minutes of my break. Their chilly cheese fries are SOOOO GOOD!! Go ahead and try them! You know you want to read more

Place is good fro breakfast brunch and dinner. Tables are clean and comfortable seating. Food is tasty and staff is friendly and helpful read more

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My wife and I decided to visit Paul's Place one morning. We had some things to do in the morning and just wanted something quick and easy. If that's what you're looking for this is the place to visit. It was surprisingly busy for even early in the morning but that was a good sign because that must mean the food is good, I remember the food being very good and definitely worth a trip back. Paul's Place is a nice restaurant for a quick breakfast or lunch if you're in the area. read more

We went here for my grandson's birthday. The staff was very nice and accommodating and we all had a good time. I had the fish filet sandwich and we shared some sweet potato fries. I've had better fish but for the type of restaurant that this is, I thought that the food was good. I didn't care for the atmosphere. read more

I eat here pretty often - I have never, NEVER gotten a wrong order, the food is always still hot when I get it home and tastes exactly as it should. Pastrami burger is super bomb, and the onion rings are extremely tasty. Price may seem high, but when compared to the amount of food you can get at McD's or BK across the street, Paul's is a much more satisfying alternative (for your taste buds and your wallet). Also, the BBQ sauce is delicious. As far as breakfast goes, I have had the breakfast burrito (huge! And good ratio of bacon-egg-potato-cheese) and the chorizo and eggs - also delicious. In addition, Paul's Place doesn't make my insides feel like they're being ripped out of my body (as they do when I consume McD's/BK/Jack/etc etc etc.). Just go there, and definitely order the onion rings, and definitely dip them in barbecue sauce. read more

Horrible experience, my burger was not done, I asked the head waitress if I could get a new one? She took the burger to the back counter where the cook, drive thru person and herself proceeded to lift the the bun and look at the patty to see if it was done. At this point, I am furious.. The cook took the same patty threw it on the grill wrapped it in new bun and the waitress tried to give it to Me. I told her, I need my money back you expect me to eat that after the drive thru person, you and him were picking on the patty, no I need a new burger. Head waitress said no, it's a good burger you didn't ask for well done.. At this point my wife doesn't want her food, she told the waitress Ma'am it's called customer service, if I bring you something that is not right your response should be, ok sorry let me make you another one, not continue to argue you point to the patron. It's truly sad they just lost a 20yr customer for a simple fix!! If you own a restaurant please remain professional.. I wish the city was there to watch this event today.. #boycottPaulsplace. read more