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Craving a burger restaurant near you? Well, the search is over at Carl’s Jr.®, where you can dig into your choice of mouthwatering, charbroiled burgers or chicken. Whether you’re in the mood for a big, juicy, crispy Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich, a classic bacon cheeseburger like our iconic Western Bacon Cheeseburger®, a charbroiled Third Pound 100% Angus beef burger, or even our revolutionary Beyond Famous Star® with Cheese with a Beyond Burger® plant-based patty, we know how to satisfy your hunger. Visit your nearest Carl’s Jr.® restaurant at 120 KNOLL RD, and Feed Your Happy.
Fast-food chain known for its variety of piled-high burgers & meal combos, plus shakes.
Hours
| Friday | 6 AM–2 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–2 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 120 Knoll Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone: (760) 752-4494
Website: https://locations.carlsjr.com/ca/san-marcos/120-knoll-rd
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Reviews
Jameson Haslam
Carl’s Jr. is my go-to spot when I’m craving a satisfying, no-nonsense burger that actually fills you up. Their menu hits all the right notes—juicy, charbroiled patties, fresh toppings, and a generous serving size that doesn’t leave you hungry an hour later. I usually go for the Western Bacon Cheeseburger or the Famous Star, and both are consistently great. The crinkle fries are always crispy, and the milkshakes are a guilty pleasure worth every calorie.
What really sets Carl’s Jr. apart, though, is the speed and consistency. Even during lunch rushes, I’ve rarely waited more than a few minutes. The staff at this location are friendly and efficient, and the dining area is surprisingly clean for a fast food joint. It’s a reliable option whether I’m grabbing a quick bite solo or bringing food home for the family.
They’ve also kept up with the times by offering Beyond Meat options for those who want something plant-based, which is a nice touch. All in all, Carl’s Jr. delivers what it promises: hearty fast food that hits the spot when you need it most. Highly recommend for a dependable burger fix.
… moreWhat really sets Carl’s Jr. apart, though, is the speed and consistency. Even during lunch rushes, I’ve rarely waited more than a few minutes. The staff at this location are friendly and efficient, and the dining area is surprisingly clean for a fast food joint. It’s a reliable option whether I’m grabbing a quick bite solo or bringing food home for the family.
They’ve also kept up with the times by offering Beyond Meat options for those who want something plant-based, which is a nice touch. All in all, Carl’s Jr. delivers what it promises: hearty fast food that hits the spot when you need it most. Highly recommend for a dependable burger fix.
DH
This Carl’s Jr. went above and beyond today! I had placed an order through the app thinking I placed it at this Knoll road location. I went in to pick up my order but I discovered I placed my order in Lake Elsinore. I heard Alfredo the cashier mention this to his coworkers while I called the other Carl’s. As soon as I got off the phone to cancel the order, Patricia, which I believe is one of the managers, wanted to know what I ordered so she could get the order transferred. I showed them the order on my phone and they got the order promptly made. I offered to pay because I was told I would be receiving a refund but Patricia and refused and said it is ok, don’t worry about it. As I finished up my meal, the employee from the Lake Elsinore called me back to reassure me that I would receive a refund in 1-3 business days. I waved Patricia to inform that I just got confirmation of the refund and that I insisted on paying for the meal. She still refused and said it is ok. The only thing she asked of me was to leave a Google Review so here I am. Thank you team Carl’s Jr. in San Marcos at the Knoll road location and a special big Thank You to Patricia and Alfredo!
… moreHans Foto
This Carl’s Jr. is here for you when you need it! It’s like most of the other fast food establishments. This specific location has a ton of parking and a very wide drive-through. There is wheelchair accessible parking and entrances, a massive parking lot out front. It’s super convenient if you have a large truck or an RV that you need to park while grabbing some food.
The staff has always been friendly and gotten the order right. It’s open pretty late too, which is great! They also offet wifi. If you show up with a group of people and one of them can’t find something they want, there are also other quick option near by and a gas station.
This location is very easy to get to right off the freeway. And also offers an easy way to get back on the freeway. Perfect road trip stop.
… moreThe staff has always been friendly and gotten the order right. It’s open pretty late too, which is great! They also offet wifi. If you show up with a group of people and one of them can’t find something they want, there are also other quick option near by and a gas station.
This location is very easy to get to right off the freeway. And also offers an easy way to get back on the freeway. Perfect road trip stop.
Ashley Acosta
Alfredo took my order today and was so amazing! He greeted me with a smile and made small conversation with me. He made sure my order was correct before paying. The order came out fast. 10/10 experience!!
… moreJake Laderman
Employees were fine no complaints but their food keeps making me throw up so I’m done with Carl’s for the time being idk why they make it like that but don’t get their onion rings
… moreRyan Colgan
Carl’s Jr. is one of the few fast food places that I will eat at. I try to bring my lunch every day, but today I didn’t have time and stopped by Carl’s Jr. in San Marcos. My go to order is always the chicken Santa Fe sandwich. I have my daily ice water with me so I never get the combo. I always feel like fast food places gouge you for getting the sandwich only, but it’s better for my health, so I do it anyways.
The sandwich I ordered today was pretty good. It was fresh and hot. I miss the whole wheat bun though. And they never put enough of the Santa Fe sauce, I thought their food was supposed to get all over the place lol. My biggest complaint today, and why I rated the food three stars, is that the Ortega chili was a joke. Come on Carl’s, you gotta do better than that if you want me to keep paying $10 for a small chx sandwich.
… moreThe sandwich I ordered today was pretty good. It was fresh and hot. I miss the whole wheat bun though. And they never put enough of the Santa Fe sauce, I thought their food was supposed to get all over the place lol. My biggest complaint today, and why I rated the food three stars, is that the Ortega chili was a joke. Come on Carl’s, you gotta do better than that if you want me to keep paying $10 for a small chx sandwich.
Alex
Accessibility: there is a Drive Thru as well as disabled parking and tons of other parking available. The parking lot is not crowded ever that I have seen. Very thankful for the drive thru!
Experience: nice employees, fast service, great tasting food! I love the Beyond Famous Star burger and the fries. Delicious.
… moreExperience: nice employees, fast service, great tasting food! I love the Beyond Famous Star burger and the fries. Delicious.
Erik Lopez
Order big carl combo
Always trusted this place and I got home, no fries
Just burger and drink. I don’t live close enough to just go back and now I don’t trust this location to go back again cause I’ll just get ripped off again
… moreAlways trusted this place and I got home, no fries
Just burger and drink. I don’t live close enough to just go back and now I don’t trust this location to go back again cause I’ll just get ripped off again
S Y
New to California and wanted to try Carl’s Jr. I will never return. Ordered fries and a single burger. Got home took two bites and literally threw everything in the trash. So $11 for Carl’s Jr nothing for me. Fries were literally cold, burger was barely warm and to add insult one of those terrible employees that just throws 20 ounces of ketchup and Mayo on the burger. Literally repulsive.
… moreJames Smith
The food was good, as expected. The service was horrible.
I had breakfast here this morning. It was a planned, and looked forward to, cheat day from how i normally eat. So the lack of meeting even a modest expectation of good service, ruined my entire trip and my rewarding myself for months of being “good” about my eating habits.
The young person who took my order (Ale*****r) could bother greeting me, just said “for here or to go?”. I said good morning, with no reply from him and just staring back. I placed my order, and specified a small hash brown, and replied yes to his query if i wanted catsup. The order was delivered by a friendly young man, but without my hash browns nor catsup. He promptly apologized and moved to correct the issue. I then looked at my receipt and saw that the other guy charged me for fries, wwhich are a higher price. I told the 2nd (helpful) guy about the lack of service from the first guy and that he had zero customer service skills, had overcharged me, but to forget the overcharge as it was only $0.10 higher.
Then the Hispanic Female Manager aggressively inserted herself into the situation. I knew immediately i didn’t want to interact with her based on her demeanor. And i immediately dropped my complaint based on her aggressive tone. Mind you, i wasn’t being rude, nor raising my voice. I complimented the 2nd young man for his help, and walked away. I have worked in customer support roles for longer than i should have. I walked away thinking to myself that this manager is the reason that the first employee feels free to provide horrible service. I hope the 2nd young man gets what he needs out of this job and moves on to a company that cares, and where he can flourish. And I read another review that likely was about this manager before posting this one. At least i hope the owner doesn’t have more than one of these no service employees running their business. But it also makes me question why she is still working there and hurting your business after the negative post I read from a few months back? Be better.
… moreI had breakfast here this morning. It was a planned, and looked forward to, cheat day from how i normally eat. So the lack of meeting even a modest expectation of good service, ruined my entire trip and my rewarding myself for months of being “good” about my eating habits.
The young person who took my order (Ale*****r) could bother greeting me, just said “for here or to go?”. I said good morning, with no reply from him and just staring back. I placed my order, and specified a small hash brown, and replied yes to his query if i wanted catsup. The order was delivered by a friendly young man, but without my hash browns nor catsup. He promptly apologized and moved to correct the issue. I then looked at my receipt and saw that the other guy charged me for fries, wwhich are a higher price. I told the 2nd (helpful) guy about the lack of service from the first guy and that he had zero customer service skills, had overcharged me, but to forget the overcharge as it was only $0.10 higher.
Then the Hispanic Female Manager aggressively inserted herself into the situation. I knew immediately i didn’t want to interact with her based on her demeanor. And i immediately dropped my complaint based on her aggressive tone. Mind you, i wasn’t being rude, nor raising my voice. I complimented the 2nd young man for his help, and walked away. I have worked in customer support roles for longer than i should have. I walked away thinking to myself that this manager is the reason that the first employee feels free to provide horrible service. I hope the 2nd young man gets what he needs out of this job and moves on to a company that cares, and where he can flourish. And I read another review that likely was about this manager before posting this one. At least i hope the owner doesn’t have more than one of these no service employees running their business. But it also makes me question why she is still working there and hurting your business after the negative post I read from a few months back? Be better.