The Yummiest Fast Food in Mesa

Maskadores Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (755) • $

"This place is a chain and let me tell you, the quality does not lack. The same feisty cooks that take no gruff produce fine quick Mexican food. My only complaint, not many places to eat and not many spaces to park. It is a busy part of town, so that is to be expected. Not too loud and a great place to eat!"

Maskadores Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (479) • $

"I'm from California and really missed the Taco trucks out there. When I found Maskadores I was really happy because the food is really good and I had been so disappointed at other Mexican food places. I would have to say this place is one of my favorite!! I highly recommend it and the people are very friendly."

Rosita's Place

★★★★☆ 3.8 (551) • $$

"The chips and the salsa were very good. I appreciated that the chips were actually hot when they were putting at the table and it was a generous amount.. I ordered three soft tacos. Carne Asada in the first one was a dry, the Machaca lacked flavor. The guacamole needed more salt and lemon. The service was OK. The waitress was very nice, but she didn't come back and check on us.. had to walk up to her and ask her by kitchen for more ice and salsa. Others that are table ordered chorizo and eggs. It was mild and OK. The portions are huge even though à la cart two enchiladas was huge and I guess that was OK. My daughter ate it all. My mom had two crispy beef tacos and could only eat one because it was so big. She said her Machaca was a little bit dry.. Not sure we will come back ."

5th Street Burger & Fries

★★★★★ 4.6 (360) • $$

"Burger Fact: Americans alone consume approximately 50-billion burgers a year. The average American eats a hamburger three times a week!A friend of mine is the biggest 5th Street Burger & Fries fan. After some unrelenting provocation from him to try this place, a group of us decided to grab dinner here for takeout.The first visit was a $90 order. We're talking Nashville hot fries ($5.99), Steakhouse burger with chicken substitute ($12.99 + $1), 5th Street Burger Fries ($13.99), PB & PJ Burger ($11.99), Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich ($11.99), Chili Cheese Burger ($11.99), and a Steakhouse Burger ($12.99). The burgers were pretty decent, but the fries really weren't anything special. Just pass on the fries all together, and you won't be mad. I had the PB & PJ Burger, and while delicious, when comparing it to other PB burgers around town, they're good --- I've just had better. I wouldn't mind ordering this again, but I have my eyes set on the Chili Cheese Burger.Tip: Check your bags before heading out the door. They almost left out one of our burgers, and while the cashier was super apologetic and nice about the whole thing, the cook kept arguing and insisting that the burger should be in there. Just look in the bag. We never even left the property, so no underhand stuff is happening."

Maskadore's Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (384) • $

"Great spot for some delicious tacos with a few unique options of meat flavors. Spice level is perfect, general healthy portions. Service was great and ambience was super chill with cool decor. Place was jumping with business, obviously since the food was tasty."

Maskadores Taco Shop

★★★★★ 4.5 (331) • $$

"Maskadores is still our local taco shop and we always bring our family and friends who are visiting as well. The food is always consistent and we really enjoy their tinga chicken and al pastor. I love how you can pick your own toppings and they are very generous; the tacos are always stacked. They updated their location and are still working on some renovations, overall the expansion looks really nice. Staff is always friendly and super fast even with long lines. Their churros are fantastic and always a must with your meal."

Jollibee

★★★☆☆ 3 (482) • $$

"Did I earn my card back, G?? Psmooth972?! I'm giving this Jollibee location a solid 4 stars!! It's got a really pretty storefront, I'll start with that!I was gonna hit up the drive-thru, as I was in somewhat of a rush, but it was closed off, so I had to go inside. The place was well kept, and the dining room got a lot of sunlight from the huge windows. There was one person ahead of me. When it was my turn to order, I got 2 Peach Mango Pies and the Palabok Fiesta, finally. I was given one of those beeper thingies and thought it might take a few minutes, but to my surprise, it beeped in about 2!I walked up to the counter, and my bag was ready to go. It had everything plus a fork so I could start digging in. As soon as I got in my car, I couldn't help myself, lol! I grabbed that fork like there was no tomorrow and tasted the Palabok Fiesta for the first time ever.Now, here is where the 1 star went missing. The palabok is not horrible, but it could use a lot of improvement. The sauce is very bland and somewhat thicker than what I'm used to. The bihon noodles seemed to also be slightly overcooked as it had a mushy consistency. Besides the 2 slices of hardboiled egg (which I later discovered was actually 5-ish, they were stuck together), there's some kind of toppings like maybe ground beef or pork and what looks to be ground up pork rinds. Now, I can't go spilling my mom's secret recipe, but the sauce here could definitely use some additions to it. It's just a plain sauce, kind of like gravy. Overall, it was pretty decent for a fast food joint, but it needs some lemon wedges or calamansi!! If you don't know what that is, you're missing out! The citrus juice will definitely take it up a notch.Now, I am curious to try the Palabok from another location yet again to see if the noods are the same. Stay tuned for my next Jollibee review!! LOL"

Sonora Taco Shop

★★★★★ 4.5 (209) • $

"OMG!!!!!! 100% amazing!!! Best place I have been and cheapest meal during our Arizona vacation! We found them from the Moon Baseball Road trip book and it did not disappoint!! We order at least one item from the whole menu. Everything was amazing!!!! We enjoyed the pastor meat the most but also got the steak for several dishes. The ladies behind the counter was super sweet. They helped us order, let me change my meat last minute, and even made our little ones meal even better by adding cheese!!!"

Maskadores Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (211) • $

"This place is delicious! The very definition of a hole in the wall, but with friendly service, and super flavorful food. I was limited as to what I could eat because of a strict diet, but I sure enjoyed what they made for me! I had a bowl with beans, salsa, avocado, corn, a little bit of cheese, and then a surprise last-minute ingredient.As I was ordering, she even offered to throw in some griddled potatoes to make my dish a little more hardy and satisfying. Great addition! I would come back here any day for a taco, burrito, or burrito bowl. Awesome little place!"

The Kolache Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (221) • $

"Amazing location, great food, great concept, Bailey behind the counter. Also, her name on the wall knew everything about the food made it really easy to make a decision definitely will be back. Don't know how I missed this place."

Sacks Sandwiches - Hardy

★★★★☆ 4.1 (185) • $$

"Pretty sure it's local, support local business!Anyway, Sacks has been around forever as far as I know. It's the type of place you're unlikely to go to for lunch without a wait and possibly hard to get ahold of during that time as well. I'm not sure if this still holds true but it certainly did back in the day day.Anyway, we ordered delivery through their catering delivery or what have you. My understanding is that the delivery cost was much lower than other places we've used. I had the Van Gogh, it was good though I'm not the biggest fan of stone ground mustard. I saw that it was on there and usually I'll suck it up but with this one, the mustard hid any hint or flavor of any dill sauce. I do believe the sandwich also had a dill sauce? I don't know. Sprouts LOLThrow sprouts on a sammy and nothing else matters for me. Dill sauce, no dill sauce, hate the mustard, sprouts and it's all ok. The cookie was a nice lil treat too!"

Eat Up Drive In

★★★★☆ 3.7 (213) • $$

"This is my boss and I's go-to Friday lunch stop!! We love ourselves a good, wholesome baked potato. My favorite is the broccoli cheddar baked potato! We always share the mixed fries and love the variety of textures and you have to grab some sauces!! We always top off with a frozen lemonade!The employees are super friendly and there's a little patio for outdoor seating, some seating inside and of course the drive through! You can't go wrong grabbing a meal from Eat Up!"

Micky's Hot Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.9 (187) • $

"I went to AZ recently, learned what Sonoran hot dogs were, and really wanted to try one. This spot is small and unassuming from the outside, but staff is very is kind. Sonoran hot dogs with everything on top will run you about $5, but a little extra if you pay with card. They will write your order down and you take to a staff member outside who hooks it up with the toppings. These dogs were tasty and quite filling. First Sonoran hot dog experience was a success!"

Big Bowl Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (167) • $

"OK Mesa, I am starting to like you better. One of my biggest complaints over my 5 years of being here, is no good Chinese food. I got a mailer for this place and have passed it many times. I checked the reviews and they were great. Still not convinced, as I have gone to others with great reviews and been unimpressed.The ambiance is not great, but who cares? Most of us order takeout anyway.I only ordered one dish (with trepidation), Cashew chicken with lo mein. It was excellent! Noodles done perfectly (No veggies in them) and the cashew chicken was flavorful, full of veggies, chicken and cashews. I am extremely pleased.My next mission will be to check out the other dishes. I have found a couple places that make one dish well and the others not so much. Or, the sauces taste exactly the same in every entree. Big Bowl, you hit a home run on the first pitch, I am hoping your other offerings are just as awesome. I look forward to seeing you soon!"

Hunberto's Mexican Food

★★★★☆ 4.2 (148) • $

"Menudo is best I have ever had in the last 20 years!! But only served on Saturday and SundaysGreat selection of foodHorchata is a too sweet todayFish taco has an amazing sauce but the fish itself unfortunately seems to be breaded. But the sauce is so good I have ordered fish tacos again. I would drive 30 miles for the menudo they serve here though."

Oscar’s Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 3.5 (213) • $$

"Overall, it stood up to the hype. Generous portion of carne asada in the soft corn tortillas. Pico de gallo and guacamole topped this one. And I tried a crunchy shredded chicken taco (they also have grilled chicken) that was topped with lettuce, tomatoes, & cheddar. Side of sour cream to layer on with their house red & green salsas. You know what, I also ordered a bean & cheese burrito to go so I could heat it up for lunch tomorrow! The cashier was really helpful with recommendations and the small dining room was filled with people making happy meal noises mmmm....ooooh.....yuuuuum :-)"

Philly Steak & Wings

★★★★☆ 4 (163) • $

"I've wanted to come here a for a while now and I'm glad we did. My boyfriend and I got a gyro and a 10" Philly with onions and mushrooms with fries. The Philly was chalk full of meat and fillings, it tasted great, especially with the melted cheese. The size of the sandwich was "just right" as well, with left overs for tomorrow. The gyro was good as well but I think it could have had a bit more meat. It was a standard gyro, not great but not bad either. It hit the spot. The fries literally tasted like McDonald's fries. We half wondered if the vendor for the McDonald's next to the restaurant supplies their fries too, they are that similar. Next time I'd love to try a boba if the pearls are made and ready. I will definitely be back for a burger, and some different sides."

Fryd Bird

★★★★☆ 4 (156) • $

"Just tried Fryd Bird after seeing it in a Reddit post. Was soooooo good. Food was flavorful and the ladies working there were so nice. We got the 2 piece, garlic chicken sandwich, epic fries, mozzarella sticks and chicken and rice. Portions are huge. My favors were the epic fries and mozzarella sticks. Classic fried chicken was legit too though. I'm from Texas originally and am picky about fried chicken. Will definitely be coming back."

Crazy Mike’s Wings

★★★★★ 4.5 (122) • $$

"Ran into this wings place! Can't wait to binge on Korean Hot tenders and seasoned fries!Seasoned fries are oh so spicy! Tasty but watch out! It will set your mouth on fire. I love their ranch dip! Creamy and tasty.Loved the Korean Sweet sauce on my chicken tenders. They were generous with the amount of chicken!!!"

Phil's Filling Station Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (213) • $$

"How fun!!!A cross between a museum, a sports bar and a DDD stopFirst, the warm welcome they gave us was pretty cool, they literally make you feel welcome the second you step insideMy wife wanted to see their "Yankees" room where they have dozens of pix and such about the Bronx BombersEmily our server was super cool.... Really went out of her way to help with what to order and then what to drink!The menu is old school diner.... Dozen plus apps, ample salad and burger choices, breakfast if you want it and the dinner entreesA fave kinda of mine was that they have a Coke Ultimate machine that makes 100's of different sodas and custom mixesFanta Orange Zero is not something I have had in years but today I didFood was hot, fresh and goodWe WILL ave back for sureFYI- they had live entertainment... as I said, they have everything!!!!"

Shake Shack San Tan Village

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (313) • $$

"I am surprised by all the bad reviews here. We came here and did not have any issues.They have a huge menu board on the wall when you first come in. They also have 4 tablets were you place your order and pay. They should do a better job of calling your name or give you a number for your table.I got the double smokehouse burger, cheese fries, and small diet coke. I really liked the burger. It is a manageable size. The cheese fries are great. Crispy fries covered in nacho cheese. They give free refills if you ask for it. Also ask for a fork."

Myungrang Hotdogs - Mesa

★★★★★ 4.7 (96) • $

"Why isn't this place more popular? I kind of want to gatekeep it because I don't want all the two hands girlies to flock over there and ruin the short wait time. Yet again this place needs more business because it truly is the superior Korean corn dog establishment. The batter was thick and crispy, the cheese pulls were 10/10, and the selection was chef's kiss. I personally got the sweet potato dog with half cheese and half dog and it was the best Korean corn dog I've ever had. Better than two hands down the road. I definitely want to go back and try the squid ink dog because the picture looked SO intriguing. They also sell teokbokki and they have so many sauces to choose from (my bestie wants to call out the sweet chili sauce because that is a. NEED)The prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity since the dogs are HEFTY. TRUST we will be returning when we need a Korean corn dog fix again."

By The Bucket

★★★★★ 4.5 (88)

"Picked up some spaghetti and meatballs for our family of three. First of all, they're super nice in there which makes you want to support a hard working small business owner. Customer service with a smile, yes, excellent job!!! So the food...We went with the family bucket and upgraded to the full loaf of garlic bread, nine meatballs. More than enough food, we had leftovers. Two meatballs for a normal size plate is good, one for someone who is a light eater. The spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread all tasted great. Quick and easy meal that's fairly priced and tastes great for the entire family. Win! By The Bucket gets five stars!"

Maskadores Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 4.4 (90) • $$

"This place used to be my go to spot for tacos. I stopped in for lunch yesterday during my break. It was a bit hot inside. Kinda felt like the ac wasn't working too well. Service was great though and has always been here. They did remove the sauce bar and have now pre-packaged them in containers stored in the fridge. I guess it's more convenient and better during the summer time. Gotta tell them exactly which sauces you want and how many of each though otherwise, you'll probably only get 2 containers. I got 2 hot red, 1 hot green and 1 medium red. Yes, I used them all. Order: Large Horchata2 Green Chili Beef tacos2 Chicken TacosI love the horchata here!! I like how they make it here more than any others that I have tried so far. Sometimes, I add pandan or ube flavoring to it. The chicken tacos were good. I usually love the green chili beef but this time, it was suuuper salty by itself!! With the added sauces, it was even more salty. I hope they adjust that in the future. I'll be back for tacos again from time to time and definitely will still come back for their horchata"

Old School Grub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (108) • $$

"We stopped in after setting up our both upstairs. One of the owners are a sweet couple and so so friendly. They had karaoke which made it fun. I had the cod dinner and it was awesome. We are from the Midwest and have had a hard time finding a good beer batter fish fry. My husband had the Hatch green chili burger and also enjoyed his food. We were impressed by both the owners stopping at our table to welcome us and thank us for stopping in. It was truly a great experience. Our waitress was also very attentive. Everyone was wearing a mask and it was a clean place."

eegee's

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (151) • $

"I have been coming here non stop once a week for the past month because I just recently became obsessed with their frozen eeges.Jungle juice has been the flavor of the month and omg its delicious! I ended up downloading the app for rewards and I have already been gifted some good coupons and a few items for free.The bacon ranch fries are really good! The fries are hot and crispy and they make sure to load them up. I have only been thru the drive through and the employees have always been friendly. Service has also been fast. If you have not tried their frozen treats, what are you waiting for?!"

Diamond Dot Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (81) • $

"Diamond Dot Market is a hidden treasure! Despite its very limited seating and gas station atmosphere, this spot delivers an unforgettable dining experience. The reasonable prices are a steal for the mouthwatering dishes they serve. The quirky setting adds to its unique charm, making it a fun and unexpected place to enjoy a meal. The food is top-notch, and the friendly service makes you feel right at home. If you're looking for great food at a great price and don't mind a non-traditional setting, Diamond Dot Market is definitely worth checking out!"

5th Street Burger & Fries

★★★★☆ 4.2 (67)

"Was going to try Big Nates BBQ for lunch but I didn't feel like spending 20+ for lunch today.. Then I saw this burger place and it was close so I thought I give it a try.Little before 11 so only one table so my food was quick. Menu had good selections of food. I decided to go with spicy western burger. You can't go wrong with spicy. Wanted to try the fries so I opted for combo pack. I asked what makes it Nashville hot fries, she said seasoning.. I said meh... I'll try it. Burger looked pretty good. With the onion rings added I literally had to squash my burger so I can eat it.. I mean I tried without it first and I failed.Fries were hot, crispy and the seasoning was better than I expected. Burger... Well..... My first bite I was like hmmmm where is the flavor.. Where is the spice.. I was disappointed to see that they used canned jalapeño instead of fresh. Fresh makes it so much tastier IMO. Over all burger was grilled way I like it. Just under medium.. But it lacked in flavor so many ways. I don't know what constitute this burger western burger, (I know I know the stuff that goes on the burger). It really lacked flavor for me at least. I felt like I was eating just Ole regular burger. Was it bad? No, did I love it for me to say, I can't wait to try the other style of burger? Nooo. I did try the burger with the two sauce that came with it.. One tasted like water down bbq but too sweet for my taste.. Other one. Not bad.. I forgot the name of it. At least fries were pretty good with the seasoning. After spending $21 bux for burger combo I said to myself... Should have could have would have went with my first choice.Oh well, at least I tried something new. This place just wasn't for me."

Rosie's Taco Shop

★★★★☆ 4 (73)

"Food is great quality, fresh, and I've not had a bad experience with their food. I usually use the drive through more but nothing is better than great Mexican food at a great cost."

Maskadores Taco Shop

★★★★★ 4.5 (52)

"If you've never been and are a first timer like me, they provide their service like a much better chipotle. They literally build/cook you food right in front of you! I ordered cheese enchiladas with rice & beans. I also ordered two tacos, carnitas & carne asada. The friendly woman helping me, put my enchiladas on the flattop and got them cooking. While that was going, she got a sauce pan and put together my green sauce to start cooking. While that was on the grill, she got the meat for my tacos and well, you get the idea, everything getting cooked right in front of me. They have a salsa bar and fountain drinks that are self serve. Everything I ordered was amazing! Was disappointed that they only serve pinto beans. I will admit that I didn't care for the rice. It wasn't typical Mexican/Spanish rice but not white rice? Kinda like wild rice, maybe? Not a deal breaker but mehh, would skip the rice next time. Flavor and freshness was amazing and I will definitely visit again."

By the Bucket Ahwatukee

★★★★☆ 4.3 (54)

"There is something about the garlic bread that is addicting, the soft, lightly toasted bread, melted butter and garlic. Honestly I could just eat the bread and be content. I've become a regular while we are in the midst of a home renovation that is not going as planned. Get the garlic bread, some meatballs and side of sauce and it will make the best pizzas!I have never tried the meatball sub, but my husband had had it 2-3 times and since it's always gone before I can ask for a bite, I assume he likes it. Cheesecake is good too for the after dinner sweet tooth craving. I get the spaghetti for my husband and I to share and it really is a good, quick meal when you don't want to cook and clean up and just want to eat away your stress in carbs! The lunch specials are a good deal, $10 for a small spaghetti, bread and a drink or a meatball sub with a drink."

Long Wong's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (72) • $

"Came for the wings, stayed for the wings. These wings were recommended by someone who knows wings in Phoenix and they didn't disappoint.Currently only open for take out with Covid so go ahead and call ahead for an order before you pick up some food wings! Quality wings here with plenty of sauce. Wings aren't jumbo by any means but they are golden crips on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect. Ordered the hot wings and the Honey Hot. Both had plenty of flavor and the sauce pooled in the bottom to add more if needed to the wings. Also tried the Lemon Pepper which wasn't my favorite flavor at this store but the wings were still fantastic."

Salad and Go

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (96)

"I'm at this location ordering through the mobile app once or twice a week and they have STUPENDOUS service. Very impressive group of hard working people. I'm grateful to have them near me"

Hot Dogs La Yaquesita

★★★★☆ 4.2 (44)

"Amazing Sonoran hot dogs!!!! I missed these from LA sooo much. I would go here more often if I lived closer :(. The truck was pretty easy to spot, it's in a parking lot with plenty of parking spaces. When we went, there was also a stand nearby with a woman selling delicious looking desserts. There aren't tables or chairs for dining, so we sat on a ledge/wall near our car. We got the Yaqui (original; $6) and the Chile-dogo ($7.50). They were amazing! We couldn't tell much of a different between the Yaqui and Chile-dogo in terms of taste (and presentation is very similar too). Both came with a chile pepper on the side. These hot dogs are LOADED!!! I've never had such loaded Sonoran hot dogs, but I loved it! They are on the smaller side, but that's why they're less than $10 (which I think is a great price for these). If you are very hungry or just eat a lot, I would recommend getting more than one. One was enough for me to get to a "good full" because I wasn't starving at the time. It was really messy to eat, so make sure you get napkins. There wasn't any spice to our hot dogs, so next time I want to try one that is spicy; I loved the Yaqui though. The workers were all very friendly and the service was relatively fast considering it was decently busy at the time. I can't wait to go back!"

XL California Burger Company

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (84) • $

"Decided to try this place on a recommendation from a friend and it's close to work. I was surprised to see the parking lot was pretty empty. Going into the restaurant it is set up as a fast food kind of place. Order at the register and wait for your ticket to be called. The food came up piping hot and smelling delicious. I had the fajita plate as a combo. Holy food!!! I was NOT hungry when I left here. The interior of the restaurant was surely set up to flow from one point to the other and it was nice and clean! If you happen to be near this place, give it a try. You won't be disappointed"