353599 Thu Dec 21 23:54:45 -0800 2006 4 3 California 0 2121159 We're making our annual holiday journey from the Bay Area to Los Angeles on I-5. In-N-Out Burger has been our lunch stop for many years, but are there any other fast, chow-worthy options on (or just off) that dismal stretch of highway? Can't deal with the lines at Harris Ranch. Thu Dec 21 23:54:45 -0800 2006 16006 dordogne 1 2121169 Harris Ranch is about it - but I'm surprised at your comment about lines... I've never had to wait. Thu Dec 21 23:58:22 -0800 2006 2121159 16933 Carrie 218 1 2124010 stop at Gustine, just south of Patterson, for some good deli sandwiches, and on weekends, BBQ's chicken and tri-tip. 70-odd handmade sausages, both fresh cured and frozen to suit any taste. Friendly folks in a friendly little town. Real traditional Portugese linguisa. Take the Gustine exit, travel east about 5 mintues and turn left onto the highway that runs east through town. Turn left just past the school and at the next stop sign is Wolfsen's. A real valley gem. Sat Dec 23 02:44:33 -0800 2006 2121159 11234 toodie jane 1 2124390 I would recommend Debbie's Place in Avenal. They have the best burgers around - better than In n Out. They are located on the main drag at Skyline Blvd and 5th Avenue in Avenal. From I-5, take Hwy 269 exit south 5 minutes over the hill into Avenal. It is about halfway between SF and LA. Sat Dec 23 07:26:01 -0800 2006 2121159 48261 westside 1 2125469 Another option would be in Buttonwillow, a Mexican place (Tita's, iirc) gets raves, there's also an Indian place nearby. A search on this board should produce a number of threads. Sat Dec 23 23:35:22 -0800 2006 2121159 18150 PolarBear