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    Whataburger, Torchy's Tacos make USA Today lists for best fast food restaurants

    By Hannah Ortega, Austin American-Statesman,

    5 hours ago

    With tons of fast food restaurants to choose from, which one reigns supreme?

    USA TODAY 10Best set out to answer this question with rankings on best fast food restaurants, best fast casual restaurant, best regional fast food and more. Some Austin favorites to make the list include Whataburger, Torchy's Tacos and Chipotle.

    Here are the full lists:

    Best fast food restaurant

    1. Del Taco

    2. KFC

    3. Chick-fil-A

    4. In-N-Out Burger

    5. Hardee's

    6. Captain D's

    7. Taco Bell

    8. Popeyes

    9. Zaxby's

    10. Arby's

    Best fast casual restaurant

    1. QDOBA Mexican Eats

    2. Torchy's Tacos

    3. BurgerFi

    4. The Halal Guys

    5. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    6. Mendocino Farms

    7. Culver's

    8. Five Guys

    9. Portillo's

    10. Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Best fast food breakfast

    1. Biscuitville

    2. Del Taco

    3. Jack in the Box

    4. McDonald's

    5. Dunkin'

    6. Hardee's

    7. Chick-fil-A

    8. Whataburger

    9. Krystal

    10. Farmer Boys

    Best fast food burger

    1. Double Char - The Habit Burger Grill

    2. Double-Double - In-N-Out Burger

    3. BBQ Rodeo Burger - BurgerFi

    4. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger - Jack in the Box

    5. Cheeseburger - Five Guys

    6. Double Meat Whataburger - Whataburger

    7. ButterBurger Cheese, Double - Culver's

    8. Whopper - Burger King

    9. Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger - Carl's Jr.

    10. The 1921 Slider - White Castle

    Best fast food fried chicken

    1. Jollibee

    2. Pollo Campero

    3. Guthrie's Chicken

    4. Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders

    5. Popeyes

    6. Golden Chick

    7. Chick-fil-A

    8. Krispy Krunchy Chicken

    9. Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken

    10. Bojangles

    Best fast food fries

    1. Del Taco

    2. Jack in the Box

    3. McDonald's

    4. Golden Chick

    5. Five Guys

    6. Chick-fil-A

    7. A&W

    8. Whataburger

    9. Arby's

    10. Popeyes

    Best fast food sides

    1. Tempura green beans - The Habit Burger Grill

    2. Fried okra - Golden Chick

    3. Onion rings - Jack in the Box

    4. Wisconsin cheese curds - Culver's

    5. Fried pickles - Zaxby's

    6. Chili - Wendy's

    7. Onion rings - Burger King

    8. Mashed potatoes and gravy - KFC

    9. Mac and cheese - Chick-fil-A

    10. Mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy - Popeyes

    Best regional fast food

    1. Skyline Chili

    2. Biscuitville

    3. Dick's Drive-In

    4. Z-Burger (DC Region)

    5. Lion's Choice

    6. Hattie B's Hot Chicken

    7. Taco Cabana

    8. In-N-Out Burger

    9. Whataburger

    10. Schoop's Hamburgers

    Best restaurant for quick, healthy food

    1. El Pollo Loco

    2. Taziki's Mediterranean Café

    3. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    4. Mendocino Farms

    5. Jason's Deli

    6. Cava

    7. Chipotle Mexican Grill

    8. Panera Bread

    9. Chick-fil-A

    10. QDOBA Mexican Eats

    Best sandwich or sub shop

    1. PrimoHoagies

    2. Subway

    3. Potbelly Sandwich Works

    4. Capriotti's

    5. Earl of Sandwich

    6. Firehouse Subs

    7. Jersey Mike's Subs

    8. Newk's Eatery

    9. Mendocino Farms

    10. Jason's Deli

    This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Whataburger, Torchy's Tacos make USA Today lists for best fast food restaurants

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