Fast food prices in La Mesa, CA
La Mesa, CA is the 179th cheapest of 229 California cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 112, 12% above the national typical price).
25 restaurants, prices as of . See La Mesa on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $7.29 in La Mesa, CA ($7.19 to $7.59 across 3 restaurants). McDonald's here is 24% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.99 in La Mesa, CA ($6.99 across 1 restaurants). Wendy's here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.49 in La Mesa, CA ($6.49 across 1 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $10.80 in La Mesa, CA ($10.80 across 1 restaurants). Chipotle here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $12.75 in La Mesa, CA ($12.75 across 1 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Wingstop 10 Classic Wings typically costs $14.99 in La Mesa, CA ($14.49 to $15.49 across 2 restaurants). Wingstop here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
- A Carl's Jr. Famous Star typically costs $7.19 in La Mesa, CA ($7.19 across 1 restaurants). Carl's Jr. here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl Combo typically costs $8.49 in La Mesa, CA ($8.49 across 1 restaurants). El Pollo Loco here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Domino's Large Hand Tossed Pizza typically costs $18.49 in La Mesa, CA ($16.99 to $19.99 across 2 restaurants). Domino's here is 21% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wienerschnitzel Chili Dog typically costs $3.59 in La Mesa, CA ($3.59 across 1 restaurants). Wienerschnitzel here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl typically costs $9.40 in La Mesa, CA ($9.40 across 2 restaurants). Panda Express here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
- A BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Build Your Own Pizza typically costs $18.99 in La Mesa, CA ($18.99 across 1 restaurants). BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Chili's Big Smasher Burger typically costs $16.49 in La Mesa, CA ($16.49 across 1 restaurants). Chili's here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Cold Stone Creamery Create Your Own (Like It) typically costs $8.19 in La Mesa, CA ($8.19 across 1 restaurants). Cold Stone Creamery here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Denny's Grand Slamwich Combo typically costs $18.99 in La Mesa, CA ($18.99 across 1 restaurants). Denny's here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A IHOP Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) typically costs $12.29 in La Mesa, CA ($12.29 across 1 restaurants). IHOP here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A El Torito Macho Combo typically costs $24.50 in La Mesa, CA ($24.50 across 1 restaurants). El Torito here is not enough restaurants to compare.
Every brand in La Mesa
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 3 | Big Mac: $7.29 | $7.19 to $7.59 | 124 | 5500 GROSSMONT CTR (Walmart #5140 |
| Wendy's | 1 | Dave's Single: $6.99 | $6.99 to $6.99 | — | — |
| Chick-fil-A | 1 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.49 | $6.49 to $6.49 | — | — |
| Chipotle | 1 | Chicken Burrito: $10.80 | $10.80 to $10.80 | — | — |
| Jersey Mike's | 1 | Original Italian: $12.75 | $12.75 to $12.75 | — | — |
| Wingstop | 2 | 10 Classic Wings: $14.99 | $14.49 to $15.49 | 107 | 3759 Avocado Blvd |
| Jack in the Box | 3 | Jumbo Jack: — | — to — | 100 | 6987 University Ave |
| Carl's Jr. | 1 | Famous Star: $7.19 | $7.19 to $7.19 | — | — |
| El Pollo Loco | 1 | Original Pollo Bowl Combo: $8.49 | $8.49 to $8.49 | — | — |
| Domino's | 2 | Large Hand Tossed Pizza: $18.49 | $16.99 to $19.99 | 121 | 3707 Avocado Blvd. |
| Wienerschnitzel | 1 | Chili Dog: $3.59 | $3.59 to $3.59 | — | — |
| Panda Express | 2 | Orange Chicken Bowl: $9.40 | $9.40 to $9.40 | 107 | 5500 Grossmont Cntr Drive, SPACE# E-1 |
| BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | 1 | Build Your Own Pizza: $18.99 | $18.99 to $18.99 | — | — |
| Chili's | 1 | Big Smasher Burger: $16.49 | $16.49 to $16.49 | — | — |
| Cold Stone Creamery | 1 | Create Your Own (Like It): $8.19 | $8.19 to $8.19 | — | — |
| Denny's | 1 | Grand Slamwich Combo: $18.99 | $18.99 to $18.99 | — | — |
| IHOP | 1 | Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack): $12.29 | $12.29 to $12.29 | — | — |
| El Torito | 1 | Macho Combo: $24.50 | $24.50 to $24.50 | — | — |
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day.
- A McDonald's Big Mac in La Mesa, CA typically costs $7.29, unchanged from $7.29 on 7 November 2026.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single in La Mesa, CA typically costs $6.99, unchanged from $6.99 on 7 November 2026.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in La Mesa, CA typically costs $6.49, unchanged from $6.49 on 7 November 2026.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito in La Mesa, CA typically costs $10.80, unchanged from $10.80 on 7 November 2026.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian in La Mesa, CA typically costs $12.75, unchanged from $12.75 on 7 November 2026.
- A Wingstop 10 Classic Wings in La Mesa, CA typically costs $14.99, unchanged from $14.99 on 7 November 2026.
- A Carl's Jr. Famous Star in La Mesa, CA typically costs $7.19, unchanged from $7.19 on 7 November 2026.
- A El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl Combo in La Mesa, CA typically costs $8.49, unchanged from $8.49 on 7 November 2026.
- A Domino's Large Hand Tossed Pizza in La Mesa, CA typically costs $18.49, unchanged from $18.49 on 7 November 2026.
- A Wienerschnitzel Chili Dog in La Mesa, CA typically costs $3.59, unchanged from $3.59 on 7 November 2026.
- A Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl in La Mesa, CA typically costs $9.40, unchanged from $9.40 on 7 November 2026.
- A Jamba Mango-A-Go-Go smoothie in La Mesa, CA typically costs $9.29, unchanged from $9.29 on 5 November 2026.
- A BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Build Your Own Pizza in La Mesa, CA typically costs $18.99, unchanged from $18.99 on 7 November 2026.
- A Chili's Big Smasher Burger in La Mesa, CA typically costs $16.49, unchanged from $16.49 on 7 November 2026.
- A Cold Stone Creamery Create Your Own (Like It) in La Mesa, CA typically costs $8.19, unchanged from $8.19 on 7 November 2026.
- A Denny's Grand Slamwich Combo in La Mesa, CA typically costs $18.99, unchanged from $18.99 on 7 November 2026.
- A IHOP Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) in La Mesa, CA typically costs $12.29, unchanged from $12.29 on 7 November 2026.
- A El Torito Macho Combo in La Mesa, CA typically costs $24.50, unchanged from $24.50 on 7 November 2026.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $7.29 | $7.29 unchanged | $7.29 unchanged | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.99 | $6.99 unchanged | $6.99 unchanged | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $6.49 | $6.49 unchanged | $6.49 unchanged | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $10.80 | $10.80 unchanged | $10.80 unchanged | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $12.75 | $12.75 unchanged | $12.75 unchanged | — | |
| Wingstop | 10 Classic Wings | $14.99 | $14.99 unchanged | $14.99 unchanged | — | |
| Carl's Jr. | Famous Star | $7.19 | $7.19 unchanged | $7.19 unchanged | — | |
| El Pollo Loco | Original Pollo Bowl Combo | $8.49 | $8.49 unchanged | $8.49 unchanged | — | |
| Domino's | Large Hand Tossed Pizza | $18.49 | $18.49 unchanged | $18.49 unchanged | — | |
| Wienerschnitzel | Chili Dog | $3.59 | $3.59 unchanged | $3.59 unchanged | — | |
| Panda Express | Orange Chicken Bowl | $9.40 | $9.40 unchanged | $9.40 unchanged | — | |
| Jamba | Mango-A-Go-Go smoothie | $9.29 | $9.29 unchanged | $9.29 unchanged | — | |
| BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | Build Your Own Pizza | $18.99 | $18.99 unchanged | $18.99 unchanged | — | |
| Chili's | Big Smasher Burger | $16.49 | $16.49 unchanged | $16.49 unchanged | — | |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Create Your Own (Like It) | $8.19 | $8.19 unchanged | $8.19 unchanged | — | |
| Denny's | Grand Slamwich Combo | $18.99 | $18.99 unchanged | $18.99 unchanged | — | |
| IHOP | Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) | $12.29 | $12.29 unchanged | $12.29 unchanged | — | |
| Rubio's | The Original Fish Taco | $4.99 | — | — | — | |
| El Torito | Macho Combo | $24.50 | $24.50 unchanged | $24.50 unchanged | — |
Cheapest and priciest restaurant of each brand
Compared on the same basket of items at each restaurant of the brand. The gap is how much more the priciest charges for that basket.
| Brand | Cheapest | Priciest | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 5500 GROSSMONT CTR (Walmart #5140 $7.19 Big Mac | 8045 Fletcher Pkwy $7.29 Big Mac | 3% |
| Wingstop | 3759 Avocado Blvd $15.49 10 Classic Wings | 5550 Lake Murray Blvd $14.49 10 Classic Wings | 5% |
| Jack in the Box | 6987 University Ave — Jumbo Jack | 5141 Jackson Dr — Jumbo Jack | 6% |
| Domino's | 3707 Avocado Blvd. $16.99 Large Hand Tossed Pizza | 7960 University Avenue $19.99 Large Hand Tossed Pizza | 2% |
| Panda Express | 5500 Grossmont Cntr Drive, SPACE# E-1 $9.40 Orange Chicken Bowl | 5500 Grossmont Cntr Drive, SPACE# E-1 $9.40 Orange Chicken Bowl | 0% |
Every restaurant in La Mesa, CA
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5500 Grossmont Ctr (Walmart #5140 | $7.19 | 121 | $$$$$ |
| 3781 Avocado Blvd | $7.59 | 124 | $$$$$ |
| 8045 Fletcher Pkwy | $7.29 | 124 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8749 Campo Road | $6.99 | 120 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8200 Parkway Dr | $6.49 | — | — |
Chipotle
| Restaurant | Chicken Burrito | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8005 Fletcher Pkwy | $10.80 | 108 | $$$$$ |
Jersey Mike's
| Restaurant | Original Italian | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5163 Jackson Drive | $12.75 | 119 | $$$$$ |
Wingstop
| Restaurant | 10 Classic Wings | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3759 Avocado Blvd | $15.49 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 5550 Lake Murray Blvd | $14.49 | 109 | $$$$$ |
Jack in the Box
| Restaurant | Jumbo Jack | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6987 University Ave | — | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 6110 Lake Murray Blvd | — | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 5141 Jackson Dr | — | 104 | $$$$$ |
Carl's Jr.
| Restaurant | Famous Star | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8110 Parkway DR | $7.19 | 100 | $$$$$ |
El Pollo Loco
| Restaurant | Original Pollo Bowl Combo | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4990 Baltimore Dr | $8.49 | 128 | $$$$$ |
Domino's
| Restaurant | Large Hand Tossed Pizza | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3707 Avocado Blvd. | $16.99 | 119 | $$$$$ |
| 7960 University Avenue | $19.99 | 122 | $$$$$ |
Wienerschnitzel
| Restaurant | Chili Dog | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6949 University | $3.59 | 116 | $$$$$ |
Panda Express
| Restaurant | Orange Chicken Bowl | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8011 University Ave | $9.40 | 107 | $$$$$ |
| 5500 Grossmont Cntr Drive, Space# E-1 | $9.40 | 107 | $$$$$ |
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
| Restaurant | Build Your Own Pizza | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5500 Grossmont Center Drive | $18.99 | — | — |
Chili's
| Restaurant | Big Smasher Burger | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8285 Fletcher Pkwy. | $16.49 | 107 | $$$$$ |
Cold Stone Creamery
| Restaurant | Create Your Own (Like It) | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5500 Grossmont Center Dr Suite F16b | $8.19 | 124 | $$$$$ |
Denny's
| Restaurant | Grand Slamwich Combo | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4235 Spring ST | $18.99 | 106 | $$$$$ |
IHOP
| Restaurant | Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8747 Broadway | $12.29 | 116 | $$$$$ |
El Torito
| Restaurant | Macho Combo | Basket index | Price level (national) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5024 Baltimore Dr. | $24.50 | 100 | $$$$$ |
Nearby in California
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Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Big Mac costs $7.19 to $7.59 at 3 McDonald's restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $7.29.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in La Mesa, CA?
- The cheapest McDonald's in La Mesa, CA is at 5500 GROSSMONT CTR (Walmart #5140, La Mesa, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Dave's Single costs $6.99 at 1 Wendy's restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $6.99.
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Chicken Sandwich costs $6.49 at 1 Chick-fil-A restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $6.49.
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Chicken Burrito costs $10.80 at 1 Chipotle restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $10.80.
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Original Italian costs $12.75 at 1 Jersey Mike's restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $12.75.
- How much is a Wingstop 10 Classic Wings in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a 10 Classic Wings costs $14.49 to $15.49 at 2 Wingstop restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $14.99.
- How much is a Carl's Jr. Famous Star in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Famous Star costs $7.19 at 1 Carl's Jr. restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $7.19.
- How much is a El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl Combo in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Original Pollo Bowl Combo costs $8.49 at 1 El Pollo Loco restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $8.49.
- How much is a Domino's Large Hand Tossed Pizza in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Large Hand Tossed Pizza costs $16.99 to $19.99 at 2 Domino's restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $18.49.
- How much is a Wienerschnitzel Chili Dog in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Chili Dog costs $3.59 at 1 Wienerschnitzel restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $3.59.
- How much is a Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Orange Chicken Bowl costs $9.40 at 2 Panda Express restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $9.40.
- How much is a BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Build Your Own Pizza in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Build Your Own Pizza costs $18.99 at 1 BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $18.99.
- How much is a Chili's Big Smasher Burger in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Big Smasher Burger costs $16.49 at 1 Chili's restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $16.49.
- How much is a Cold Stone Creamery Create Your Own (Like It) in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Create Your Own (Like It) costs $8.19 at 1 Cold Stone Creamery restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $8.19.
- How much is a Denny's Grand Slamwich Combo in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Grand Slamwich Combo costs $18.99 at 1 Denny's restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $18.99.
- How much is a IHOP Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) costs $12.29 at 1 IHOP restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $12.29.
- How much is a El Torito Macho Combo in La Mesa, CA?
- As of 2026-11-15, a Macho Combo costs $24.50 at 1 El Torito restaurants in La Mesa, CA, typically $24.50.
- Has the price of a McDonald's Big Mac in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A McDonald's Big Mac in La Mesa, CA typically costs $7.29, unchanged from $7.29 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Wendy's Dave's Single in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Wendy's Dave's Single in La Mesa, CA typically costs $6.99, unchanged from $6.99 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in La Mesa, CA typically costs $6.49, unchanged from $6.49 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito in La Mesa, CA typically costs $10.80, unchanged from $10.80 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian in La Mesa, CA typically costs $12.75, unchanged from $12.75 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Wingstop 10 Classic Wings in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Wingstop 10 Classic Wings in La Mesa, CA typically costs $14.99, unchanged from $14.99 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Carl's Jr. Famous Star in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Carl's Jr. Famous Star in La Mesa, CA typically costs $7.19, unchanged from $7.19 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl Combo in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A El Pollo Loco Original Pollo Bowl Combo in La Mesa, CA typically costs $8.49, unchanged from $8.49 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Domino's Large Hand Tossed Pizza in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Domino's Large Hand Tossed Pizza in La Mesa, CA typically costs $18.49, unchanged from $18.49 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Wienerschnitzel Chili Dog in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Wienerschnitzel Chili Dog in La Mesa, CA typically costs $3.59, unchanged from $3.59 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Panda Express Orange Chicken Bowl in La Mesa, CA typically costs $9.40, unchanged from $9.40 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Jamba Mango-A-Go-Go smoothie in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Jamba Mango-A-Go-Go smoothie in La Mesa, CA typically costs $9.29, unchanged from $9.29 on 5 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Build Your Own Pizza in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Build Your Own Pizza in La Mesa, CA typically costs $18.99, unchanged from $18.99 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Chili's Big Smasher Burger in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Chili's Big Smasher Burger in La Mesa, CA typically costs $16.49, unchanged from $16.49 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Cold Stone Creamery Create Your Own (Like It) in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Cold Stone Creamery Create Your Own (Like It) in La Mesa, CA typically costs $8.19, unchanged from $8.19 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Denny's Grand Slamwich Combo in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A Denny's Grand Slamwich Combo in La Mesa, CA typically costs $18.99, unchanged from $18.99 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a IHOP Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A IHOP Original Buttermilk Pancakes (Full Stack) in La Mesa, CA typically costs $12.29, unchanged from $12.29 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a El Torito Macho Combo in La Mesa, CA gone up?
- A El Torito Macho Combo in La Mesa, CA typically costs $24.50, unchanged from $24.50 on 7 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/prices/california/la-mesa), prices checked 2026-11-15. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.