Joy J.
Yelp
Oh Jollibee, everyone talks so much about how wonderful and amazing you are, yet I feel differently. Being the self-proclaimed "pseudo-Filipina" that I am, I just cannot wrap my head around the hype!! Like, okay, I thank you so much for naming one of your most popular dishes after me (lol jk!), but it is just NOT that outstanding imho. I have driven by your Mira Mesa location countless times, but last night was my first time going to the drive-thru.
I ordered the 6-Piece Chickenjoy Bucket Bundle which comes with your choice of 2 sides and 2 drinks, along with 6 pieces of their Fried Chicken. The menu price at the drive-thru was $20. I thought I got a pic of it, but it slides to show another part of their menu, so I missed it. Idk where the extra $3.60 on my receipt came from, but I'm going to assume "inflation" and that they haven't updated their menu prices yet.
Anyway, the food was aiiiiiiight. I did like the crispy chicken and that they only put dark meat in the bucket. The gravy for dipping the chicken tastes like any other brown gravy you can get at a grocery store. Nothing special. So you dip the chicken in it and eat it. It's yummy and would probably be so damn delicious if you were starving or something. However, on a regular day, it's okay. The sweet spaghetti, which most Filipinos are known for making in their own homes, is just that. Mind you, the packets of Dole spaghetti sauce can be purchased at Asian stores. I have seen them at the 88 Ranch in Temecula and at various Seafood City locations. I am not sure if they make their own in-house sweet spaghetti sauce, but it has cut-up slices of hot dogs if you dig that. Not my thing, but I'll eat it if it's there.The pineapple drinks were pretty good. I liked the taste and haven't had it anywhere else, so that's a plus. It's not carbonated, so it's like a juice.
I don't know when I'll get a chance to actually sit inside to dine in and eat, but when I do, I'll update this review. I forgot about the peach mango pie, which I will definitely try next time.
The parking lot is kind of cramped, as it sits behind Starbucks. Prices are a bit overpriced for basic food. I give them an "A" for effort, but I'm just not a die-hard fan of Jollibee. Sorry guys! Glenn A. says my Filipina card needs to be revoked, lol! That may be so, but I am what I am and I like what I like! Good effort, guys!