Wendy's — Restaurant in Temecula

I don’t usually write reviews for fast food as everyone knows what it tastes like or is at least familiar with a menu or two. In this case, you can thank The History Channel as I was watching an episode of "The Food that Built America” and it of course covered the direct relation between KFC and Wendy’s. Believe it or not, there is a connection with KFC and Dave Thomas. Too much to explain, so here I go with the review!

I’m beginning today with the “As Delivered” like I always do, but I also included the receipt from the order so you have a better idea of what you are looking at! In these photos you’ll see how it came in the bag, the receipt, the lone fry container IN the bag, and the total spread of the bag contents.

Moving forward we go to the “Biggie Bag” that I chose to give a try. I was actually pretty surprised to see this on the menu for delivery AND at a fair price! Way to go Wendy’s on this one! I can say that I was pleased with the amount of food and the quality of the food that I received inside of this bag! The Ghost Pepper sauce wasn’t too bad, but plenty of options when you order so go in the direction you choose! I included two photos of this so that you can see that this really is a pretty darn good deal.

Next on the list I went for the Chili Cheese Fries as I couldn’t resist and that was also covered in the story on The History Channel. The fries were excellent, and I wasn’t overwhelmed with too much Chili and the taste was spot on. I’ve had these in a few locations and this restaurant really knocked it out of the park on not only the texture that was delivered, but just the overall taste! I took two photos of how they came out of the container (Yes, I did give them a gentle slide) and then one after I gave them a mix for consumption. Total winner here on this one!

As for the last batch of photos I went with combining the “Single Cheese” and the BLT Chicken onto one plate with the side of fries that I had ordered. I found the BLT Chicken to be pretty good and the Chicken itself was not overly greasy and was cooked well. The single Cheese disappointed me a bit as with the first bite I felt like I was drinking Mayonnaise and that was not a pleasurable experience. However, once I applied a paper towel and gave it a wipe for a more conservative amount, I was able to enjoy the burger and found it to be juicy and cooked perfectly. No real complaints here other than the mayo as everything else, fries included, were quite good!

Final Verdict:

This Wendy’s location is doing something right and provided not only a timely delivery, but a quality product that was warm and the fries were still crisp and not like rubber from some “other” places. I’d definitely recommend this Wendy’s location for dine-in...

Updated 8/29: Wife absolutely had to have chili from freaking Wendy's. Got here and some jerk in his big black pick-up nearly hit me trying to pass me from the rear to get in front of me when arriving to the drive thru line. Then took an eternity to order literally 1 item (7 mins). Then I waited another 6 mins at the speaker to order. Drive thru attendant got my order wrong after multiple corrections "we don't have a baconator jr we have a son of baconator" and I asked for large combo and they insisted on giving and charging me for medium. I finally give up those 2 of my modifications/size requests and pay just to make this miserable experience over.

I'm asked to pull forward by the door after paying to wait for the food. Okay no problem. I wait another 13 minutes for the food. I go to check my food. Item count is right, I leave. Get home 30 mins drive, they gave me a freaking $4 jr bacon cheeseburger (one patty, tiny bun) instead of a two patty $11 son of baconator. I'm not opening every sandwich in my order to make sure you didn't mess it up. $20 an hour must only be possible because you ROB YOUR CUSTOMERS OF WHAT THEY PAY FOR! Enjoy the $5 overcharge you thieves. I'll drive to Oceanside or Escondido instead for Wendys. This, sir, clearly is a Wendys...

Updated 9/28: Been back three times since my last visit, sad to say the place has slipped. I've gone through drive through each time and had to park and come in to correct my orders. Frequently understaffed it seems, the skeleton team rushes through orders to keep service levels where they're supposed to be, but frequently messes up the items on those orders. I even tell them no pressure, I don't mind waiting, let's confirm the order details... but the details aren't cared for. A Dave's double no tomato and baconator are not "burger 1" and "burger 2". In fact, my double ended up being a single and the baconator was a junior, which I paid the premium prices for. After stating they were wrong twice, with the uneaten items at the counter. And being assured they were right. It's take the money, get them gone. We aren't coming back any more sadly, my blood pressure spikes between the frequently upset wife and having to deal with the corrections. The parking lot itself is a nightmare as well -- twice I was almost run over by drive thru customers while I was parking to walk in and correct my orders...

Original Review: John F. took our drive through order and easily upsold us 4 times, and hilariously so. Great salesmanship and effort to deliver stellar service. Spent more and ordered way too much for the family. Order was accurate and food was exactly as expected. Will certainly be back for more laughs...

I approached the drive-through with apprehension and maybe even fear. It had been all too long since I was here last. It never crossed my mind that my inequities would be forgiven through the power of time, but I found myself inches from the speaker when a distant voice crackled "welcome.....order please." It was now, or it was never. If it found me , I don't think I'd live long enough to leave the parking lot. "Wendalyn," I said calmly. "it's me, Dave." The electricity flickered, and a faint shriek rattled the earth. The back door fell open, and a stench of decomposing cattle slapped my inner being. A sickly tall and antlered ethereal beast emerged, slowly lifting its cursed gaze to me. "Wendalyn, I've come to deliver recompense for my betrayal." The beast let out a guttural groan at my statement. I tossed the burlap sack at its feet. Two heads rolled out. A king and the Clown. "Carl said he would play ball if we allowed him some of the market." The beast approached me, and a cold sweat poured down my body. Both of its long branch like arms came up towards me face and fear had me shackled, I couldn't move for anything. It produced a chocolate frosty, dipped one thin finger into it and flicked it at my forehead. "Bring me the Carl......alive." the voice cold and distant like a thousand lost souls trapped under a tundra. For once, I felt good. I would rid myself of this curse once...