Don’t you miss the good ol’ days when you could hop in your car and head to a drive-thru restaurant that wasn’t a national chain? If you live in Southern California or just happen to be visiting, you’re still in luck as there are several classic SoCal restaurants that offer drive-thru service for fast and delicious meals.
Instead of dining inside a bustling restaurant on a hot summer day, you can grab your food to go and head to your favorite outdoor spot to eat your meal. That’s my kind of summer!
Although one of the thrills of Legends Classic Diner is the experience of dining inside and checking out all the memorabilia, you can still enjoy the charm of this hopping diner at the drive-thru as you drive by all the vintage cars in the parking lot. Pictured here: a mouthwatering Woody Burger.
You may not expect this hole-in-the wall to serve up some tasty eats, but don't judge a book by its cover. Saguaro's serves unexpectedly delicious Mexican food. The carne asada tacos are my personal favorite -- they are to-die-for! Short on time? The drive-thru at Saguaro's will get you in and out in a hurry.
3. Archibald's Burgers - Several locations in SoCal
There's nothing like eating a freshly made burger while driving down the road with the windows rolled down. With locations in Chino Hills, Lake Elsinore, Ontario and Long Beach, you can experience Archibald's in your favorite city whenever a burger craving strikes. Their sandwiches are pretty epic, too. The BLT with loads of bacon and avocado is an absolute must that everyone should try.
You can walk-up or drive-thru at this revolutionary fast food vegan restaurant in San Diego. Craving a vegan cheeseburger on a gluten free bun?? No problem! Just head to Evolution Fast Food and they will have what you need. Plus, you don't even have to get out of your car to order one if you choose the drive-thru.
Langer's offers a unique spin on the drive-thru experience. Instead of the traditional drive-thru, they offer curbside service. Call Langer's to place your order and drive on over to this old-school deli where a friendly waiter will have your order ready for you curbside. And believe me, nothing hits the spot like a hot pastrami sandwich and a fresh dill pickle. Yum!
You'll find Colima's tucked away on a busy street in the bustling neighborhood of North Park in San Diego. If you blink you might miss it, so make sure to be on the lookout for this small Mexican restaurant or you might accidentally drive right by. For a unique dish, order the Surf 'n Turf fries -- it's one of Colima's specialties.
Donuts for dinner? Why not?! Especially when you get to experience this landmark drive-thru in La Puente where a giant donut greets you at the entrance.
These spots are perfect for something that’s fast and delicious, especially when you’re in a hurry. Are any of your favorite SoCal drive-thru restaurants on this list? If you prefer to dine inside, here are 9 roadside restaurants in Southern California that serve mouthwatering meals.
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