The Money Pit (San Marcos) (again)

mmm-yoso!!!, a food blog, is why you are here, so continue to read.  Cathy is writing today, while Kirk remains busy.

I wrote about The Money Pit in September 2023 and have 'been in the neighborhood' a few times in the past month, picking up meals for The Mister and myself before driving home.

 This former bank building seems to always be busy, with many people using the drive-through.  But, I'm still following my 1998 New Year Resolution and continue to not use any drive-through lanes and instead stick to parking and walking into the building.

 Some menu prices have increased.

 There's always something interesting to find in the decor, especially while waiting for a 'to-go' order.

 The "2x2" ($6.10) is an excellent imitation of a Double Double from In-n-Out, served on a toasted bun and is satisfying..
 The Combo Plate ($6.80), listed under "Sides", has a little bit lot of every side-fried onion rings, zucchini, mushrooms and French fries.  It comes with a side of the house-made Ranch dressing.
 One day, I decided to try a Greek Chicken Wrap ($8.95).  It was great!  A greek salad with plenty of grilled chicken breast in a tortilla.  All the flavors and freshness without a fork. 

 Another day, I ordered a Turkey Wrap ($8.40).  Not as interesting as the Greek salad, but still very fresh and satisfying.

 The Avocado Salad ($9.85).  The Thousand Island dressing is made in-house and is really nice.  There is a whole avocado on this very large salad, along with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, cheese and hard boiled egg.  This is a bad photo because of a  person driving a blue F-250 who doesn't know physics mishap in the car while driving home.  
 Here is the chicken strips salad ($10.60). Almost too much chicken to salad ratio.  Another great meal.

The Money Pit 1360 East Mission Road San Marcos 92069  Open daily 7 a.m.  Closes 11 p.m. Friday, 9 p.m. Sunday, 10 p.m. the other days 

Comments

[Sandy]

I'm not a fan of drive-throughs, either. At The Money Pit, I usually get a burger to eat in. I should branch out and get a wrap or a salad next time.

[Charles Nassau]

That place is so good and the drive through lines are packed at night.

[Soo]

Good looking fried food!

[kat]

everything sounded nice, hope you weren’t injured in the car mishap

[Cathy]

I refused to use drive-throughs during covid, Sandy; things were difficult. The burgers and sandwiches here are great and I had to force myself to try something different, only because of not knowing what the traffic would be like on the way home. It worked out well.

The Money Pit is great, Charles! If I lived closer, the entire menu would have been tried by now. Those lines are crazy, yet everything runs smoothly; the kitchen is very efficient.

That Combo Plate of sides is the most wonderful item, Soo. It's always perfect as is the fry on the chicken.

My brakes work well, kat; I never thought I would have to use the seatbelt on a bag of food in the passenger seat. (Thanks for reading)