Red Wave is like a blast from the past. Before a couple weeks ago-- I hadn't stepped foot in here in yearsss! Not because I didn't like the place, but because I hate Shaw traffic and I don't like being around people if I have a choice lol but when I'm feeling social and have the right people around me? Yes, please. Main thing we've gone for, obvi, are their Red Beers. I was never (still not) a beer drinker but the only thing that can make me drink beer?... these guys (Micheladas in general). They make a mean Miche! It may be frowned upon but I like mine with ice-- lots of it! Don't worry, with all the drinking you do, they also have fooooood-- and it's pretty darn good. The one thing I remember from years ago was their Chile Verde Quesadilla... it was bomb! Fast forward probably a decade+ later? Still bomb! On top of that-- my friend ordered their Nachos to share... yup, you guessed it! Bomb! My other friend ordered their Torta as well. I did not try it off her but I will take her word for it-- she said it was bomb. Duh. For a bar tucked away in the alley they're in (that's what it feels like to me)-- it's a decent size with significant space (parking can be tricky). Plenty of seating available and space to move around. It's exactly how you'd expect a bar to look and feel. The staff has always been quick to take our orders, super friendly, serving up quality, and they keep the place clean. I don't know what took me so long to come back but I'll try not to let my next visit go as long. This past visit happened to be a Karaoke night which was an added bonus. I can't sing like I wish I did in my head but hey-- I love to sing anyway (if I'm not shy). Enough liquid courage will do it. My friends and I took a few rounds on the mics together and it was a blast! If I remember correctly... Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are when Karaoke nights are held. DJ was very entertaining + excellent taste in music. Very versatile ( A+). Yes, I recommend. read more

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One of those hole in the wall places you don't think much of but they are doing 2 things right! 1. Asada torta 2. Micheladas The torta is so simple just meat and lettuce (I asked for no tomato) but it was cooked to perfection. I don't know how to explain it but it's delicious The michelada I am going to go ahead and say the best in all Fresno if you know you know. This is what they are known for and deservingly so read more

Red Wave Inn - Asada torta - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

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This is exactly the type of neighborhood/dive/chill bar that I love. Staff is friendly and hustles, the beer/food is priced just right, and the vibes are always just casual. They are known for their micheladas, so be sure to grab one when you come here!! read more

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Went here for a business conference, and I was very surprised at how delicious the food was. Service was great. The place was clean. The employees were friendly. read more

I've been coming here over a decade. So many great memories of their Micheladas and food. The pico de gallo still tastes amazing! Just like I remember it. Came on a Thursday and we scored the $1 hard shell tacos! I can't believe they brought those back! Unfortunately... everything was so expensive:( $3 - 3 hard-shelled tacos $9 for a michelada - it was the smallest cup, maybe a pint. Still good lol $12.99 for the chile verde burrito. It wasnt stuffed like it used to be and filled with rice and beans. The chile verde was shredded. Bf said he prefers robertitos more. Wow. They serve tamales now. 3.99. Masa was dry once the tamale cooled off. This is the saddest part: 18.50$ French fries nachos (vegetarian). 5 years ago they were 10.50$. That's such a big price jump. Portion is smaller too. Sis n bf told me, "you could have made that at home." Sigh. Skip the red salsa. It's got a kick but no flavor. Everything we ordered, they gave us 2 containers of pico and 3 containers of red salsa. 5 total salsa. I asked for me and told them you can charge me for it. They never brought any. No lemons either. Everything cost me about 61$ and i tipped $8. That's a lot. I have always raved about Red Wave to so many many people. Now I'll probably only return for some cheap hard shell tacos and that pico on Thursday if I'm near... but honestly i hardly get out now. It was such a disheartening last visit to a place I've always held dear to my heart. Ima stay home now. lol. read more

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I use to come in here now and then back in the day, and have recently been back a lot. The bartenders are always super cool and efficient. My buds and I especially like the bartender Greg Tharpe, he always does a fantastic job! The beer and their famous Michelada's are made well. Had food here for the first time the other night and the double cheeseburger was hearty and fantastic. Inside is super mellow with a great vibe and occasionally karaoke. Thanks for always being great! read more

Red Wave Inn - Famous Michelada Pint - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

I will say that food and service is always good whenever I come. However I do feel like it's pretty expensive for what you get. I got the asada nachos and it was almost $20. The beer I got today tasted a bit flat. I didn't get a michelada this time but they are known for that and they are very good. Overall I enjoy going here and enjoy their food. read more

Red Wave Inn - Asada nachos - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

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It was pretty empty when I went in, but I was greeted by Andre and it turned out really great! He was easy to talk to and happy to give recommendations! Really appreciated! I started with Pinot Noir and I was really happy they had it. The wine came in a bottle and it was really fantastic! Smooth! The triple meat tacos were recommended along with their ceviche. They do ceviche on Fridays. I ended up going with their 3 meat tacos plate. They make their food really clean and take the healthy way in all they make. The bar is really nice with great music playing. Just a very chill atmosphere! =) Plus, very clean and safe! Especially in these times! The wine was really really fantastic! Loved! My plate had Chicken, carne asada and chili verde tacos with rice and beans. My order came shortly later. It's a family business and they have owned it for a really long time. The sister of Andre brought my order shortly later and she was really nice and even offered hot sauces. I told her yes please! Hotter the better! She brought 3 for me to try! The chicken was recommended by Andre to try first! I put hot sauce on it and tried It. Wow! Absolutely delicious and the hot sauce made it even better! Wowza! Really impressed with this place and I was told If I needed anything to just let them know. It gets better! The beans and rice were really fresh and tasty! The carne Asada taco had so much flavor! Sane with the other one. More deliciousness! The salsas were really great too! Very tasty! FANTASTIC, delicious LUNCH! Great, exceptional service too! They make you feel like family! Highly recommended! Deserve every star! =) read more

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Bartender was very nice. Got our red beers pretty fast but we did ask for extra lemon and didn't get any. Restrooms were super clean!! That's always a plus! read more

Red Wave Inn - Red beer with Modelo Negra - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Having some good nachos nice cold beer enjoying the atmosphere with good friends and just gonna see what happens from here! read more

Red Wave Inn - Having fun and drinks with friends! - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Best chili verda burrito in town. I like to get mine to go most of the time but if I do eat in I always have to have a michelada. read more

Food is delicious! It's a bar though so ambiance and service is that of an old bar. I went for the food :)

This used to be my spot for a good red beer. But not $17(Pacifico) red beer good. It's all salt and lemon peel now. I'm in Vegas, not even Allegiant Stadium sells beer for that much. read more

First I'm not a drinker of alcohol but my friends are. Here's their suggestions; are all large Draft Red beer Draft Pear beer Draft Coors light Draft Modelo My food go to's Nachos Enchilada plate Torta Quesodillia read more

Have visited this establishment on/off for quite a few years now.. taco Thursday is a HIT!! Groundbeef tacos inna crunchy shell, lettuce and fresh graded cheese, the CHERRY ON TOP is the HOMEMADE PicoDeGallo Jalapeño Salsa, it's a little hot & spicey BUT so flavorful and addicting! You'll want salsa on every bite of every taco you order!! Tacos are small-ish and manageable, not Frankenstien Sized monstrositys, and they are only .75 cents (each) to boot!! Order a basket of them, 5!! Red beers and all their beers for that matter are fresh, nice and cold! Bottled & Draft beers galore, handles ontop of handles!! Service is fantastic, always smiling and fast to take your order!! Love visiting RedWave and cant wait to get back!! Till next time.. read more

Red Wave Inn - .75 cent Thur Tacos +NFL Game... YOU BETCHA!! Salsas BOMB.COM!! - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Two beers, two enchiladas, three tacos, fries and a coke over 80 dollars with tip out the door. ‍ It was one of my favorite places to eat, but no more. Way to over priced. Business just getting out of hand with prices. I had to remind myself why I stay home and not waste money. read more

A buddy of mine has been trying to get me to go to this place for a long time and I'm shoulda listen to him long ago cu this place is awesome! Best price for beer I've seen anywhere food is great(tortas are the best I've had) the atmosphere is cool too best place to sit drink and watch a game! PS. If you're sitting at one of the big tables check the drawers under them for notes read them for amusement and add one!!! read more

This place impressed me so much! The bartender was extremely nice and helpful. Had the best suggestions. I loved the red beer so much I got another. The tacos are better than anywhere else you can get tacos in CA! Will definitely be coming back. read more

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This is a pretty fun place! I was visiting the S.O. in Fresno and was not really sure what Fresno had to offer. We went to this little dive bar around the corner and we were both pleasantly surprised. First, do not expect anything glamourous, but do expect to have a good time. First, the drinks are the best part of the place. I ordered the Michelada because it is one of my favorite drinks but everyone was walking around with them. It was the BEST Michelada I have ever had. It had a lot of spice (thank you Tapatio...) and lots of chili powder/salt. I got it with Dos Equis beer and I was good to go. One more thing to mention, they're HUGE. We went on a Wednesday night and it was pretty much a college night. They played music from the 90's which always harkens me basic to a nostalgic time. They also had an awesome selection of karaoke songs. I did get up and sing a little AC/DC which was pretty amazing. The people here are really nice and there is a lot of seating options as well. When I am back in Fresno, I would have no issue coming here again. read more

Red Wave Inn - Michelada with dos Equis - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Great tasting beers. Has a good selection of beers I really like the big beer mugs! The food tastes great. The prices are reasonable too :) I like the ambience inside. It's a bit on the dark side but I like it. It can also get a bit busy in the afternoons which is good for business. read more

My friends and I came here for my birthday and could not stop talking about the delicious torta while eating it! For you beer lovers they also have a wide range of beer! In fact, the bar tender poured me the most beaitfully poured Guinness I've ever had. This place has amazing food, great service, and they're not over priced! Can't wait to make the Red Wave Inn my everyweek spot! read more

Red Wave Inn - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

If you're coming here for a beer, then it's okay. The staff is amiable and I know they were trying their best with the crowd. However the food is subpar at best after a half an hour wait and made a couple of the people in my group sick. read more

Red Wave Inn - Western Burger and fries - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

The food is awesome! Service was also excellent!! I don't drink but when I did I'd go here chill atmosphere.. read more

Red Wave Inn - Chile verde plate - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Horrible customer service the bartender only serves his friends and has a bad attitude when asked for more drinks don't go here this is the worst place in Fresno to get a drink read more

Authentic rice and beans. Tacos are delicious, highly recommend this place! Oh yes their red beers are amazing!

Good micheladas niceand relaxing environment not to loud and you can have a conversation with people around you read more

Red Wave Inn - The micheladas are good - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Their Red beers (micheladas) are so good! They have a lot of other beer on tap to choose from too. They sell food too, the tortas are my favorite! Great spot to hang out with a small or big group. read more

Love everyone there. The torta is seriously unbelievably good. Chili verdi nachos....killin' as well. read more

Red Wave Inn - Torta from heaven. - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

Went into this spot 9/2/2021 at 5pm. I thought it would be more of a college crowd because it was directly across the street from the Univ., but turned out to be working class people just getting off work looking for a nice drink. I loved this place. Decent food. Great wait staff. The female cook first told me that they didn't have ground beef for the enchilada but then when I cordially showed my disappointment in that-she responded "if you can wait 15 min I'll make it for you"! . How awesome is that! One particular female behind the bar helped me and she had the BEST SMILE! I remember her from the last time I was there. The enchilada place had good flavor, and the carne asada burrito was soso. HUGE BEERS! 16oz, 24oz, AND 32OZ!!! I would definitely go back there again. read more

Best micheladas in Fresno or Clovis. There is nothing on their food menu that has ever disappointed. Perfect little place to go have a bite to eat and a beer to relax. read more

Red Wave Inn - Michelada - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

I've been to this place before and I've had a good experience in the past before covid. Today I went to join a few friends for a Birthday and I go to the bar and order a Michelob Ultra bottle. The guy charges me over $11 for one beer amd hands me the receipt and my change from $20 cash. I looked at it and said omg it's $11 for this one beer and he said yes the prices have gone up. I said that is a crazy amount but I accepted it, left my receipt left a $1 tip when usually I leave more and went to sit with my friend. As I went back to my friend, I expressed how outrageous the price was and said I won't be drinking here with those prices and we went on to talk about it. The other girl in our party got the same drink and when my friend told her how Much I for my drink she looked at her receipt and said they only charged me $6.50. I said what? Can I see your receipt and it was true. I took her receipt and went to the same guy that charged me to ask why I was charged over $11 for the same beer. When I questioned him, he of course asked for the receipt and I told him I left it at the bar. He first denied that he charged me $11 and I repeated my conversation with him and he said no you asked me if it was $7 for the beer. He did not try to look for receipt which was left maybe a few minutes before, I had only taken one drink from my beer and he goes to the register talks to another guy there and brings back a $20. He doesn't tell me what he is doing but slowly puts the $20 dowm takes the change I had on the bar, slowly takes my beer and puts it behind the bar and says nothing. I said I'm sorry what are you doing? He nods his head no and doesn't say a word. I said no what? You are not going to give me a beer? He said no there is your refund. I said so I don't get to have a drink with my friend and he said no. Very bad customer service! I left and called the manager. When I talked to the manager he said he would talk to the guys serving the bar. He never tried to recover the bad service that was provided to me, he talked over me telling me how the prices have gone up since covid and how customers have been complaining which is probably why they give receipts now because they didn't used to do that. Sad to say I will never return there again. Customer service 101.. the customer is always right, someone needs to teach them that! At least attempt to find the documentation of the purchase, look at the transactions and attempt to look for the receipt. Don't take the full drink away, only to throw it away. Too many people are using Covid as an excuse to higher the prices, I know prices are inflated but that price was unbelievable and it was true. read more

A friend we were meeting up with while in the area suggesting this place. He's not a drinker but husband and I each ordered a beer. Hubby actually wanted a vodka drink but were told they're a beer only place. From the outside, it looks kind of like an Inn (hence, the name?) A long wall with darkened windows makes it hard to really see the bar. Neighbors probably appreciate this but we would've never found the place had we not been told it was there. $1 for each game of pool on the single pool table. Dim lighting but it seemed fitting for the place. Lots of seating at the bar and in booths. Saw a sign for food - taco specials! But we had just come from the Dog House a block away and were not hungry. Speedy service and I got IDed, which I always appreciate. :) read more

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The beers are HUGE. And not over priced because of how large they are. I ordered 2 tortas and 2 micheladas. Came out to around $40 (tip included) The bartender was a little grumpy, but I mean he's a bartender and has to deal with stuff. Micheladas were delicious as were the tortas. Will be back when in the mood for a cozy dive bar. read more

Red Wave Inn - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

I'm a bulldog alumni so I think there's a little part of me that will always inherently love the wave. Plus it's walking distance from campus and the football stadium which makes it an easy go to after sporting events or just a long day in class. Things not to miss: 1) Red beer/michelada 2) Nachos (and other cheap mdxi/bar food) 3) Karaoke Wednesdays 4) Snake bites- i do mine with pear cider and Guinness 5) Taco tuesdays (i think they are like 25 or 50 cents each) They only serve beer and ciders here except for a little soju so don't expect to order cocktails here ladies. Oh and you can get playing cards from the bartenders! Sounds odd but my friends and I love it. Kings cup, poker, and Egyptian war over huge mugs of beer and nachos? Yes please! Beer on tap list: http://redwaveinn.com/beer-menu/ Food menu: http://redwaveinn.com/food-menu/ read more

My UA recommended this place after I gave him some great recommendations on craft beer bars. This is not a craft beer bar. If you want to come and drink mainstream red beer then come here. Food is pretty bad too. read more

Red Wave Inn - Street sign. Look for it! - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

The wave ! It's not a place most visitors will stumble upstairs n by accident. It's in a strip mall across from campus and if you're driving by , at 50-70 mph down Shaw, you'll miss this hidden gem. First impression and definitely dive bar status. Second look, once your eyes adjust to the ambient lighting, taps and a good selection of bottled/cab beers. Third look- many people drinking tall red beers. Da "chelada" the best in town. There's slight variations from all the bar tenders, but it's still the best in town. They usually have a great selection of beers on draft. Da food - it's outstanding! I highly recommend something off the menu="Tachos" tater tot nachos ! Damn worth every single calorie. Everything is fantastic! Everyplace has some minuses- no happy hour or food specials. Other than that, a solid four star family owned& run family establishment. read more

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Easily my favorite watering hole in the Valley. Excellent tap selection, mellow atmosphere, and the best carne asada tortas I have ever had (which I have gotten many of my friends addicted to), and even the fries are always piping hot, crispy and salty, which washes down nicely with a tall frosty glass of General Sherman. read more

This is one of the best places in town for a red beer. It is pretty good. It can be spicy and I would tell them to make it not so spicy. The salsa for tacos Thrusday the hardshell is good. It is a good place for Mexican food. The beer is always cold. read more

Red Wave Inn - Bars Near Me - Fresno, California

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Omg I love this dive bar!!! It's where I go when I want a bomb ass michelada and torta. They have a small menu of food and appetizers and everything I've tried is good. They have several beers on tap including some craft beers and ciders. To my knowledge this is a beer place, no mixed drinks. The bartenders are cool. We usually try to sit at the bar area to watch the Tv's and have great conversation. They do karaoke on certain nights and that is fun. You can find your regulars and newbies here. There is Always a mixed crowd of college aged to older folk which makes it comfy. I've never seen bad vibes here which I love because I hate drama. If you ever want a chill laid back bar check this place out. read more

263. Dropped by on a late Friday night. This is your typical divey bar, packed on the usual nights. We grabbed some veggie tacos, which were alright. Good enough to satisfy the hangry. I wasn't here during happy hour, but they apparently have some great deals during the week. There was a cool jukebox on the side where you could play your favorite tunes. Parking and seating are limited though, so heads up if you've got a big group. Good place to check out if you and a buddy are looking to chill somewhere. read more