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    Baja Fresh

    2.9 (82 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Tex-Mex, Fast Food
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Michael S.

    "Better than Taco Bell" could be their slogan ... and should not be your main goal when choosing an almost-fast food place for lunch or dinner. Unfortunately, this inconsistent Baja Fresh location is never great and often slow, but it also isn't the worst attitudes or totally disgusting food. So, it is "better than Taco Bell." Recommendations: * Chips & Guac Although twice I got chips that seemed stale/soft, I'm a sucker for fresh avocado mixed with lime juice, jalapenos, cilantro, and onions. * Steak Fajitas Corn tortillas for me and flour tortillas for my wife whenever we share a pile of tender steak, grilled veggies, fried rice, and black beans. * Burrito Ultimo Sour cream, jack & cheddar cheeses, and rice inside the flour tortilla are the difference makers alongside grilled veggies with steak, chicken, or pork. * Enchilado Style Make even the most bland of Baja Fresh burritos better by paing the upgrade to smother it with red chile sauce (not spicy), cheese, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Baja Fresh on Highway 99 in Vancouver, WA sells (sometimes) fast food that is Mex-style and "better than Taco Bell."

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    Piper D.

    I think they need to rename themselves Blah-Ja Not-So-Fresh Ordered online and picked up easily, only to find that they'd forgotten every one of my salsa choices, but given my husband extra of his. No biggie. I've got guac, right? Wrong. It's brown. Chips are stale, and the burritos were beyond skinny. The quality has gone downhill in a big way. No bueno.

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    Not sure if it's the manager/ owner or just an employee, but she is very rude definitely should not be working in customer service

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    OMG the shrimp Baja salad is to DIE for!! So good. Great customer service and I love that they still do curbside!!!

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    Food is always fresh and never disappoints, and fresh salsa bar is phenomenal. Customer service has always been friendly.

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    Yummy food and great service ! They also give us a big plate of chips and salsa free every time we dine in!

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    Love there salads Especially the one with shrimp and jicama. Wish I had a location closer to my house.

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    Been wanting to try this place since they opened. Finally stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday. Not…read morebusy at all. We were the only two people in the restaurant during our entire visit. They have two ordering kiosks when you walk in, but since it wasn't busy, the girl behind the counter took our order. She wasn't super friendly, but helpful while ordering. We decided on the Chicken Bop and Beef Noodle Bop. We ended up ordering the large size since the regular one looked pretty small. You definitely get a lot of food for the $16 price tag, but I'm not sure about the quality, preparation, and freshness. I ordered the teriyaki chicken and it was lukewarm. The chicken was kinda mushy, which was a big texture issue for me. The teriyaki sauce was yummy. The fried rice was just okay. Liked the cabbage in the bowl. The mac salad was good. The edamame was served cold, which I didn't like. I love edamame, but have never been served it cold. My husband's beef was good. He ordered the kimchi and calamari salad. He said his was good, but not good enough for a return visit. The have everything set up well inside so you can fend for yourself. You order at the counter, go pick up your food at the counter, and clean off your table and place everything at the garbage station, where they also have lids available for your bowls if you're taking some home. After we grabbed our food, there wasn't one person in the dining room asking if everything was good or if we needed anything. After writing all this, it makes me wonder why they asked for a tip at the counter when ordering. A tip for what?! I did everything myself. Hmmmm, makes me more apprehensive on leaving tips until after my meal going forward. Tipping is so outrageous nowadays... Overall a decent experience. The food was just okay. For a mediocre meal, not sure we'll be returning. There are so many other options in the area.

    WOW! That is the only word I could start with, and I will explain why…read more I recently learned that Top Bop originally started in Alaska, where it is already quite popular. It finally opened its first Washington state location a few months ago. This new location is in Vancouver, Washington. It is a bit of a drive from the Seattle area but much closer if you are coming from Portland. Still, no matter where you're coming from, it's absolutely worth the trip! Top Bop is located in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver, in a modern and well-kept building with plenty of free parking. The interior is very clean and welcoming, with interesting artwork on the walls. There are two self-service kiosks where you can browse the full menu with pictures and place your order without needing to talk to a staff member. It might feel unfamiliar at first, but once you try it, you will see how simple and convenient it is. I personally enjoy using the kiosk because it clearly shows all the customization options and makes the ordering process smooth and easy. Okay, let's talk about the food. As you can see from the photos I took, Top Bop uses a build-your-own-bowl format. It is similar to how Chipotle works. You start by picking your protein. Then you choose two free toppings. Next, you select your desired spice level for the sauce. Finally, you can add optional extras to your bowl. As a poke lover, I chose poke for my protein. They offer both salmon and tuna. I could not decide which one to go with, so the friendly staff allowed me to do half salmon and half tuna. Perfect! My friend almost chose the Beef Bop (because, let's be honest, you can't go wrong with Korean bulgogi), but ended up getting the Shrimp Katsu Bop instead. Let's save the Beef Bop for next time. Once we placed our orders, it took about 7 minutes for the food to be ready. Everything is made fresh to order and fully customizable. The portion size was very generous. One bowl could easily be enough for both lunch and dinner. Now back to the WOW. The taste was outstanding. I got the poke bowl with two free toppings for only fourteen dollars. That is incredibly rare in today's market. The bowl was packed with fresh salmon and tuna. I could really taste the quality and quantity of the fish. I chose calamari salad and seaweed salad for my toppings, and they paired perfectly with the poke. The signature sauce at Top Bop is another highlight. I selected Level 3, as recommended, and it elevated the entire bowl to the next level. I also tried a couple of bites of the Shrimp Katsu. It was crispy and flavorful. From the menu variety, to the prices, to the taste, Top Bop truly delivers on every level. It is my number one pick for a restaurant this year so far. I genuinely hope they open a location in Seattle or Bellevue soon so I can visit more often. I will definitely come back soon to try the Beef Bop, Spicy Pork Bop, and of course, another bowl of Poke!

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    Came in after a long monday night shift, not looking for anything fancy. Ordered a McDouble, large…read morefry, and a Frozen Coke. McDouble was on point. Two patties, melty cheese, mustard and ketchup doing exactly what they're supposed to. Simple and satisfying. Fries were fresh, which honestly made the whole thing. The Frozen Coke was perfect. Ice cold, sweet, thick, perfect way to close out a long night. Hit different at 2am than it would at noon. Nothing groundbreaking. Just solid, reliable food just the way it used to be, at the right moment. Redownloaded yelp just to write this review. Thank you

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    Baja Fresh - mexican - Updated July 2026

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