Tax rate on Table Service/Counter Service/Snacks meals??

[farlinm1]

Not from California and I was wondering what is the tax rates, etc charged on the meals and snacks at the table and counter service restaurants at DL/CA?? Just trying to get a cost for budgeting Thanks....

 

[maltdizzy]

The overall sales tax is 7.75% in DL, this is part CA (6%), part OC (.25%), and part "Special" for tourist areas (1.5%). What is taxed and what is exempt is a bit of a mess. Some cold food and some beverages are exempt from sales tax as carryout (but not as sit-down).

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Be aware that if you drive into other cities, like Los Angeles, the tax can be different. It's higher in L.A. So check the receipt if the tax matters or use Google ahead of time to find out the tax rate for a particular city. And for TS, don't forget to budget for tip.

 

[farlinm1]

Thank you all for the replies!! The information will be helpful when I am budgeting food costs and the tips.