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Best American Restaurants Nearby in Costa Mesa

Wingstop

Wingstop

4.6
(15k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 22 min
"Really great flavor and amount of seasoning and the ranch here is best out there, the food here is just to die for. The food here is something I'll never get tired of"
"I have ordered Wingstop many times but tonight was the first night I did not like my wings . The wings were super dry. They lacked actual meat on them. I was actually grossed out. I only ate 3 and threw the rest away. Im so disappointed. The Chicken Sandwich was good thankfully but the wings not so much!"
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$23.27
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$18.38
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$17.53
Boneless Meal Deal For 2
Comes with 20 Boneless Wings in your choice of 4 flavors, with a large fry and 2 dips. (Feeds 2-3)
$22.65
Del Taco

Del Taco

4.5
(400+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 23 min
15% off on $25+
"Initially, I was very excited for the Carnita burrito to come back. The burritos ended up being very dry. There was only meat and a little bit of cheese in the burrito. No green sauce or beans at all. I hope this was a one off because usually quality at this location is perfectly fine."
"Ordered near midnight, no NEW Birthday Cake Shake available but I wasn't given any notice or option to replace. NEW Shredded Beef Birria Quesadilla w/ Consomé Dip Meal was decent, but missing fries with my meal."
The Del Taco
The Del Taco is inspired by the original and loaded with more of everything you love, like more seasoned beef, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, crisp shredded lettuce and fresh diced tomatoes in a bigger, crunchy corn shell or a warm flour tortilla.
$3.24
Cheddar Quesadilla
Fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and tangy green sauce folded in a flour tortilla and flat-grilled to perfection.
$6.5
Del Combo™ Burrito
Seasoned beef, slow-cooked beans made from scratch, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, and zesty red sauce, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
$7.06
Double Del® Cheeseburger
Two 100% beef patties grilled to order, two slices of American cheese, two fresh tomato slices, burger sauce, crisp shredded lettuce, and diced onions on a grilled sesame seed bun.
$7.78
Burger King

Burger King

4.4
(3k+)
• Burgers • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 32 min
"Double Cheeseburger Double Cheeseburger to the rescue! BOGO now! Frozen Fanta® Blue Raspberry I was given wasn't a Large Frozen Fanta® Blue RaspberrySalt by was a Medium Cherry 🍒 one. I complained and got back almost $8. Salt Packet Pepper Packet 2 Chocolate Chip Cookies was great too!"
"Small size for $9. Tasteless chicken sandwich. I worked at BK in high school and quality has gone downhill. The Jalapeño Cheddar Bites were mostly breading. Big disappointment BK."
Double Cheeseburger
Two flame-grilled patties. 1/4 lb* of 100% beef. All topped with 2 slices of melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, yellow mustard, and ketchup on a toasted sesame seed bun. *Weight based on pre-cooked patty.
$5.24
Whopper Meal
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$17.46
8 Pc. Chicken Fries
Comes with choice of up to one sauce. Breaded, crispy white meat chicken perfect for dipping in any of our delicious dipping sauces.
$6.64
Whopper
America's Favorite Burger*, The Whopper Sandwich is a ¼ lb** of flame-grilled beef with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a toasted sesame seed bun. **Weight based on pre-cooked patty. *Based on May 2023 nationwide survey of 4,014 adults 18 or older.
$11.04
Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.7
(8k+)
• Chicken • Spicy Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 35 min
"So delicious and portions are very good! They followed all of my dietary restrictions and made my food just the way I requested. Also, their sliders are just as big as a regular size chicken sandwiches so their prices are reasonable for the amount of food you get. Will definitely be ordering again soon."
"Regular Top Loaded Fries are really good. Highly recommend ordering this with both sauces on the side. It kept the fries crunchy instead of soggy. SUPER filling and such a great deal for everything I got."
Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$18.23
Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce
$15.35
Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce & all tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce.
$16.73
Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$12.76
Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr.

4.4
(2k+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 33 min
Wallet-Friendly
"The poppers are great. The one complaint is that I ordered the shake with no whipped cream, and it that didn't happen. So it was an error in making up the order. Disappointing."
"The 9 piece chicken stars were not chicken stars they were small little pieces of chicken and we were not happy at all."
Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger® Combo
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two strips of crispy Cherrywood bacon, two slices of melted American cheese, crispy onion rings and tangy BBQ Sauce on a seeded bun. Served with Fries and a Soft Drink.
$17.39
Double Famous Star® Combo
Two charbroiled all-beef patties, two slices of melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles, Special Sauce, and mayonnaise on a seeded bun. Served with Fries and a Soft Drink.
$16.46
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken, lettuce and mayonnaise on a plain bun.
$4.88
Single Famous Star® Combo
Charbroiled all-beef patty, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles, Special Sauce, and mayonnaise on a seeded bun. Served with Fries and a Soft Drink.
$14.34
zpizza

zpizza

4.5
(7k+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 32 min
"I like this Zpizza better than the others. Their Turkey sandwiches look and taste like a real yummy sandwich. It's loaded with the veggies and meats. Hands down best sandwich ever!!"
"Unfortunately my pizza was soggy and undercooked. It also has barely any cheese on it. It was small for a $30.00+ pizza also. I tried to call the restaurant to clarify something and no one picked up. Overall not good at all. "
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
marinara, Italian cheese blend, pepperoni, hot honey drizzle, oregano
$17.45
Build Your Own (BYO)
Start with a cheese pizza base and choose your toppings
$21.31
Napoli
roasted garlic sauce, mozzarella, roma tomatoes, parmesan, basil
$16.54
8 - ZWings
The classic cookie made into the ultimate with three types of chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. our ultimate chocolate chip cookie has had an extreme makeover and cleverly challenges all others of its kind. though still a classic beauty, ultimate seduces us in every batch with ludicrously large always-hand-chopped chunks of guittard gourmet bittersweet chocolate. to bring it one step further, milk and semi-sweet chocolates are added to seal the deal. a sprinkling of sea salt crystals further accessorizes the collaboration of these three brilliant chocolates.
$12.98
IHOP

IHOP

4.4
(3k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 38 min
"NEW Dubai Chocolate Milkshake was great. I thought it would be overly sweet but it wasn't. Great taste. love my cinnamon stacked pancakes. Definitely my go to. Big Steak Omelette was awesome. got some steak in every bite until the last bite! loved the buy one get one it was a great deal."
"Very generous proportion , Spinach & Mushroom Omelette Delicious . Ive been ordering for years . This was extra large !!! Hash browns ordered regular , were also delicious. Lots of ketchup , no salt or pepper . Also not a fan of plastic bags . "
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$23.04
Big Steak Omelette
Your hunger won’t be at steak with this one. Our omelette+ stuffed with steak, hash browns, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes & Cheddar cheese. Served with our salsa.
$24.54
Fruit Juices
Seasoned shredded potato, cooked to golden brown crispy perfection. gluten-friendly
$5.3
2 Eggs
Choice of any 2 same-flavored pancakes, served with 2 eggs* your way, 2 custom-cured hickory-smoked bacon strips or 2 pork sausage links & golden hash browns.
$3.83
WingStreet

WingStreet

3.6
(40+)
• Wings • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 28 min
Traditional Wings
Our Largest Traditional Bone-In Wings. Choose your size and sauce flavor.
$15.81
Boneless Wings
Breaded Tender All-White Meat Chicken. Choose your size and sauce flavor.
$10.52
8pc Boneless Wings Combo
8 sticks battered in breadcrumbs and deep fried until golden brown. Served with Marinara Dipping Sauce.
$10.99
Mozzarella Sticks
Straight-cut Fries with Lemon Pepper seasoning rub. Served with ketchup.
$6.99
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.5
(1k+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 25 min
"Pizza was hot and fresh. loved it"
"Not crispy at all flat flaccid pizza We've ordered from Pizza Hut for years but will be looking for another place now Pepperoni so spicy no one could eat it Very disappointed I tried to make it better with some mozzarella cheese and basil but just couldn't get over the crust"
Personal Pan Pizza®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$7.49
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$30.76
Pepperoni Lover's® Pizza
The classic 1-topping pepperoni pizza you crave, loaded up with 50% more pepperoni.
$31.15
Cheese Pizza
The classic cheese pizza, a customer favorite!
$23.91
NORMS

NORMS

4.3
(4k+)
• Breakfast • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 8.9 mi • 39 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The El Benedicto is a MUST BUY! if I could order two and eat them I would! It totally trumps the original eggs Benedict because with everything the description states it has, it does! And it's the perfect blend of breakfast meets Spanish! I will order this every single time I go to Norms hands down!"
"I don't understand how the ketchup has more flavor than the steak and hash browns and eggs Hash browns were literally slimy in the middle with zero taste No salt on anything Save your money get something else even ihop or Denny's has better quality"
CLASSIC BIGGER BETTER BREAKFAST
2 Bacon Strips, 2 Link Sausages, 2 Eggs, Ham and Hash Browns or Fruit. Choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
$14.83
LUMBERJACK BREAKFAST
3 Eggs, 3 strips of Bacon, 3 Link Sausages, golden Hash Browns, and 3 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
$19.77
SO CAL BREAKFAST
2 Eggs any style, 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes or Toast, Hash Browns. Choice of 2 Bacon Strips or 2 Sausage Links
$14.53
COUNTRY FRIED BREAKFAST & EGGS
Served with 2 Farm-Fresh Eggs, Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit & Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
$19.28
Subway

Subway

4.5
(3k+)
• Salad • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 39 min
"Best meatball sandwich I've had recently . Better than those from some Italian restaurants that used slices of meatballs. "
"very little meat & tuna on the sandwiches. my bill was $98 for 7 sandwiches and they were disappointing."
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.22
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.5
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$10.39
Meatball
Meatballs, marinara sauce, provolone cheese & parmesan cheese served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$12.06
Chocolate Bash

Chocolate Bash

4.5
(600+)
• Sweets • Coffee & Tea
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 30 min
"Food always comes fresh and delicious! MINI PANCAKE ( 10 PIECES ) is a household favorite, along with the cream puffs, and Brownies Stick with cookie butter! Chocolate bash never disappoints, if you have a sweet tooth, this is the place to go."
"The Dubai chocolate bar is really small and thin. If you'r expecting it be like any of the bars you see on social media. Do not get this. The chocolate is like a thin shell. The Pistachio part is minimal. Especially for the price. Its not worth it"
Pistachio Knafeh Chocolate Bar
Indulge in our Viral Knafeh Bar, a delightful fusion of rich milk Belgian chocolate, luscious pistachio spread, and crunchy knafeh. This irresistible treat is crafted to perfection, bringing together the best of flavors and textures for a truly memorable dessert experience.
$12.87
Bash Roll
A crepe rolled and filled with your choice of 2 fruits, topped with drizzle and toppings of your choice.
$18.05
Dubai Strawberry Cup
Indulge yourself with the Popular Dubai Strawberry Cup made with fresh strawberries, Crispy Knafeh, Belgian Milk Chocolate, and delicious Pistachio Cream.
$21.08
Peanut Butter Bite
Indulge in our Peanut Butter Bites, crafted with Belgian milk chocolate and rich peanut butter. A delightful combination of creamy and nutty flavors in every bite!
$3.48
Big Chopsticks

Big Chopsticks

4.4
(5k+)
• Chinese • Chow Mein
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 33 min
$5 off on $50+
"This food is amazing! I never order Chinese in Orange County, because it's never very good. Usually to much oil and overkill on combining flavors that really work. I ordered the wontons, chow mein and fried rice. Perfection!! Clean flavors, not greasy, cooked perfectly, piping hot.. because they package it properly. So excited!! Strongly recomemd.. especially if you like your chineese food to lean to the healthier side. Yum!"
"This was my third time ordering from here. The past two times were not that great, but I somehow expected something better this time with trying different things. The rice was so dry. It was edible even pouring soy sauce on it to somehow bring it to life along with the chow mein. It was a waste of $108. What a rip off I will not ever be ordering from here again. My husband ordered the honey walnut shrimp, which was extremely dried out. Everything had seemed like it had been sitting for a very long time although we waited a very long time to get our order just completely disappointed. I should've just gone to McDonald's I would've had better food there and I can't stand that place. I very rarely leave a bad review but for $108 and this quality of food horrible absolutely horrible."
COMBO BOX 1
Shrimp, chicken and beef
$23.31
20. Orange Chicken
Shrimp, chicken, and beef. stir fried with onions, eggs, peas, and carrots.
$19.03
56. House Chow Mein
Most popular. soft noodles with cabbage, green onion, and white onions.
$17.35
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

4.4
(600+)
• Melts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 38 min
"Oh my gosh I've eaten here like 3 times and man is as good as the first time. Absolutely delicious!!!"
"The Hot Mess Melt - Combo had nothing messy about it, it was a fantastic combination of flavors bringing out the best of the grilled cheese with the delicious flavors of the beef! The Treatin' Myself Melt was however the winner in terms of surprise factor and substance. The flavors, the textures, the slices around the whole thing tasted like heaven, I only wish it could've been a little more moist somehow. Perhaps a strawberry confit? Or something like tres leches has? Either way, this meal was a winner!"
Giddy Up Melt - Combo
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$17.98
Hot Mess Melt - Combo
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$15.6
Giddy Up Melt
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread.
$13.87
Pur Bowls - Acai Bowl

Pur Bowls - Acai Bowl

4.8
(1k+)
• Acai Bowls • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 12.5 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+$4.99 fee)
Wallet-Friendly
"I eat acai bowls for every day and especially enjoy pur bowls hours and quality ingredients. Our Superfood Bowls and Amazon Bowls are always overflowing. I can feel the acai magic in my mouth and body. Five stars."
"Always delicious. The bowl is packed with toppings and somehow makes it here in perfect temp for the cold-semi frozen açaí layers and warm chia puddings. My favorite combo is Açaí and berry base with plain granola, and turmeric-cinnamon and vanilla chia puddings. The toppings are delicious and the fruit is ALWAYS fresh! It's literally the BEST!!"
Superfood Bowls
Build your own superfood bowl with any topping(s) of your choice! ✌️ For best tasting bowls, avoid getting more than 2 bases per bowl. 😋 Eat ASAP as taste may change once the base starts to melt. 😔 Sorry, no sides or splitting bowls. ---------- 🥜 Allergy notice: Our menu items may come in contact with or contain WHEAT, PEANUTS, and/or TREE NUTS.
$14.24
Very Berry Bowl
🤤 Comes with pur Berry base (Blend of Blackberry, Blueberry, Raspberry and Strawberry), classic granola (GF), banana, strawberry, blueberry, raw coconut flakes. 😋 Eat ASAP as taste may change once the base starts to melt. 😔 Sorry, no modifications, sides or splitting bowls. ---------- 🥜 Allergy notice: Our menu items may come in contact with or contain WHEAT, PEANUTS, and/or TREE NUTS.
$14.12
Amazon Bowl
🤤 Comes with Acai base, classic granola (GF), banana, strawberry, sweetened coconut flakes, diced and roasted almonds. 😋 Eat ASAP as taste may change once the base starts to melt. 😔 Sorry, no modifications, sides or splitting bowls. ---------- 🥜 Allergy notice: Our menu items may come in contact with or contain WHEAT, PEANUTS, and/or TREE NUTS.
$14.09
Cacao Bowl
🤤 Comes with Cacao base, cocoa granola (GF), strawberries, banana, cacao nibs, cacao powder & cacao syrup. 😋 Eat ASAP as taste may change once the base starts to melt. 😔 Sorry, no modifications, sides or splitting bowls. ---------- 🥜 Allergy notice: Our menu items may come in contact with or contain WHEAT, PEANUTS, and/or TREE NUTS.
$14.34
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.5
(200+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 38 min
"Burger and fries was amazing... milkshake not that great."
"Normally, the quality is great....this was a rare exception. Overcooked patty, no all american sauce and a stale bun. I love the burger den as my late night go-to but this was very disappointing😔"
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$17.57
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$19.03
Mad for Mozza Burger
A 100% beef burger topped with American cheese and Mozzarella Cheese Sticks on a brioche bun with a side of tomato sauce for dipping. It really is easy to be cheesy.
$17.95
Double the Fun Burger
Two 100% beef burgers topped with American cheese, caramelized onions and All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$18.39
Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

3.8
(10+)
• Desserts • Lemonade
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 35 min
Newly Added
20 Boneless Wings + Fries
20 boneless wings, handspun in choice of sauce or dry rub, natural-cut French fries
$22.51
Bone-In Wings
Award-winning & authentic Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings.
$32.26
Boneless Wings
Juicy all-white chicken, lightly breaded and perfectly crispy.
$25.55
Bone-In Wings
Award-winning & authentic Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings.
$29.29
Pardon My Cheesesteak

Pardon My Cheesesteak

4.1
(300+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.9 mi • 41 min
$3 off on $15+
"I was a bit skeptical at first. I have tried other cheesesteak places that ended up being meh, but these guys are legit. The cheese sauce is tasty and not overly salty, and the meat itself is well seasoned and tender. What I was most surprised was that the fries were crunchy and had texture to them! Overall, I highly recommend them. The portions are perfect. Not way too much and not too little, and all of the flavors are balanced. Not bland and not overly salted. You get a very nice balance of textures amd flavors. Go there. Eat and enjoy, or we won't be friends.As for the Max special, it's soda. What can I say about soda haha."
"the combo is definitely not worth it. 7 dollars for a soda and a handful of soggy fries. sandwich was decent though."
Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak with melted provolone, cheese sauce & caramelized onions on a toasted hoagie roll.
$16.73
Chipotle Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak with melted provolone, cheese sauce & caramelized onions, doused with chipotle sauce on a toasted hoagie roll.
$16.8
Big Cat Combo
Your cheesesteak of choice, fries & a drink.
$21.34
Buffalo Tender Loaded Fries
Crispy chicken strips made with all-natural chicken tossed with buffalo sauce on a bed of French fries with cheese sauce, buttermilk ranch & pickles.
$14.98

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