Mendocino Farms
Get the fried chicken sandwich with pickles. The bread is toasted right, the chicken is actually brined. Sit on the patio if it's open. You're in Costa Mesa, not trying too hard, eating exactly what you should.
Fried chicken sandwich. Get pickles on the side. The hot sauce is optional but the sandwich doesn't need it.
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- 2799 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
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