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    WaBa Grill

    3.7 (250 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    1lb 6 oz of WHITE RICE to make me THINK ITS A FULL MEAL.  WHERE THE F IS THE MEAT!!!  3oz IS NOTHONG!!!
    Melinda T.

    I will NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN. You are PATHETIC, Waba. I JUST PAID $15 for 1 lb and 6 oz of white rice with my measly topping of chicken/beef SPRINKLED ON IT. See my photo, I literally scraped off my measly total 3oz of chicken/beef, and weighed the meat seperately, and weighed my white rice WHICH WAS 1 lb and 6 ounces!!!! ALMOST A POUND AND A HALF OF WHITE RICE. I literally paid $15 for white rice. Go outta business you RIP OFF!!!!

    Steak Bowl
    Jeremiah H.

    I'm extremely disappointed with my recent visit. I ordered a steak bowl and once again was given a very small portion of steak...definitely not worth the $13 I paid. This has happened multiple times, and I finally called corporate to share my concern, but nothing was done. For the price, I expect a fair portion, and unfortunately, that's not what I've been getting. This will be my last visit.

    A Steak Bowl
    Alberto R.

    Lol they put more rice than meat. I'm da paying rice with a side of meat this is just ridiculous lmao

    Chicken Bowl
    Erica S.

    Food and service was 10/10 the lady there today was nice helped me out and my food came so nicely and portion was great. I also asked for sauce and she didn't just give me one little sauce she gave me the amount anyone would really use. Thank you appreciate had to write bc fast food spots nowadays are soooo ridiculous

    Drive-thru, 9.0/10
    Jennifer H.

    9.0/10 It's been a year since Waba Grill released their Boom Boom Tacos and I'm coming back for more. You can pick from Chicken, Ribeye Steak, Shrimp or Tofu. I've had: Boom Boom Shrimp Taco Trio $10.69 | Shrimp Veggie Bowl $13.99 | Mini Chicken Bowl $5.29 or 'Kids Eat Free' offer with purchase of entrée, Monday - Friday After 4 PM Code: KIDS, Weekend Code: KIDZ. The Shrimp is my favorite. Whatever protein you choose is brushed with Waba Sauce. While I normally am not the biggest fan of teriyaki sauce, I really enjoy theirs because it's not too sweet. They don't go overboard with the sauce and you can always ask for more on the side. The Tacos come with a Sesame Slaw, Green Onions and a sweet, tangy Boom Boom Sauce. The Slaw gives the Taco a nice crunch and the Tortilla is nice and soft. I believe the tortilla is a mix of Corn and Flour. The Shrimp Veggie Bowl comes with a lot of rice, you could even save some for meal prep later. The rice comes perfectly cooked. The reason why I love the Shrimp here is because every single time it's always been tender and well-seasoned. We are not getting any overcooked, rubbery shrimp here. I will say the Chicken is growing on me, it's juicy and tender, and I like that it has a nice charred flavor. The steak is also good, it's nice and tender, but would probably be my last choice just because the seasonings are not my favorite but this is just a personal preference, try it for yourself. I think one entree is enough, a good amount for one person. Also, did you know that they have a Kids Eat Free deal? All weekend long and after 4 PM Monday through Friday you can buy any entree at regular price and get a free Chicken or Tofu Mini Bowl. The Mini Bowl is also a good size for an adult if you aren't super hungry, or even good as a snack. I ordered everything through the app and picked up everything in the drive-thru. I hope they consider eco-friendly initiatives in the future, as I didn't spot any specific sustainability practices or see any mention of them on their website. They're located in a shopping plaza with plenty of free parking in their lot. Service was really friendly. The interior is cute, modern and casual with plenty of inside seating, however, not sure about outside seating. There was hardly a wait when I came on a Friday at 3:30 PM. For the quality and quantity, I think the price is fair.

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    Roselia G.

    Everything here is really good, and pretty healthy. The beef and chicken bowls with their Waba sauce are delicious. Even their salads are very flavorful and filling. This location has a drive-thru which is great, but there's plenty of seating inside with big and small tables, and a good size patio. It's always great option for lunch or dinner.

    chicken bowl topped with green onions over white rice = $10.87
    Trung N.

    I love WaBa Grill for many reasons: 1) It's relatively healthy 2) It's relatively cheap 3) It's relative convenient to eat if you're on the go Conceptually, WaBa Grill is very much like a Chipotle - you pick and choose your rice (brown, white, or half and half), your protein (chicken, steak, or both), and your choice of sauce (WaBa, Spicy WaBa, and Garlic Serrano). Should you desire veggies, that can be a side option as well. That Spicy WaBa sauce is definitely the way to go - it kinda binds everything together and creates a delectable bite of chicken and rice. I recently opted for an all chicken bowl over white rice with spicy WaBa sauce ($10.87) and this was definitely a game changer. I find the carrot + broccoli too undercooked for my liking, so I was relieved to know that I could opt out of that option. While the bowl itself comes with sauce, I suggest you add more sauce should your bowl come lacking. I DoorDash from this location often and it has yet to fail me. Easy, affordable - this is a easy go to lunch.

    Outside 8:09 am

    Wanted some GOOD food after a long night at work, only to find out they aren't actually open at 8am . No employees in sight. Very unfortunate, maybe change your hours online??

    A combo chicken/beef bowl was exactly what I needed for lunch today!! Yum!

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    6 months ago

    Waba is always bomb they gave me the escabeche and green onions like I asked . Always a pleasure

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    3 months ago

    2nd time coming here through drive thru and 2nd time they messed up on my order. They can't even provide any utensils!

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    1 year ago

    Love the drive thru. Food was hot chicken was not dry. And will return more often since I work in the area.

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    10 months ago

    They need to quit it with majority of rice and little protein. Thats why I stopped coming here.

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    Food tastes much better than my last experience years ago, but they are heavy on the rice and don't give enough meat. Boooo.

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    2 years ago

    food is always cold the service is never on time and the ambiance is full with homeless and it always has little flies by the soda machines

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    Ask the Community - WaBa Grill

    The SmoKING Ribs - Beef brisket and Mac n Cheese

    The SmoKING Ribs

    4.3(2.3k reviews)
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    I've been telling my family about this place for years and finally we made plans for dinner to come…read morehere. We got here on Friday night 4/3/26 around 5:30pm. All the tables were full and there was one party of 11 just ahead of us. Our wait for a table was like 30 minutes or so. Once we were up we were guided to a table towards the back for five. Our server asked if we been here before and if we wanted anything else besides water to drink. My brother and his fiance split a full order of the beef ribs and side order of sauteed garlic green beans. My mom and step dad split a full order of beef ribs while I ordered a full rack of baby back ribs which came with two side orders. I picked coleslaw and onion rings which I shared with the family. The food came out promptly. Everyone enjoyed their food. The baby back ribs were moist with flavor, smoked and went well with their bbq sauce. The rest of the family really like their beef ribs. And they even commented that it was better than the other bbq places we been to. Definitely will return and highly recommend.

    *** SCAM ALERT *** I…read moredon't use the word "SCAM" lightly, but that's what this was. My adult son called in a $281.62 order off the menu for Mother's Day. They would not accept the order or payment over the phone because the order was "too big." They asked that someone go there and pay up front for the entire order. Since it was the evening before Mother's Day, I drove to them and paid for the order. Yes, I was also presented with a minumum 20% TIP screen, which I declined. When I got there at pickup time (4:00pm) on Mother's Day, the price changed to $325.51. I was told that, for some reason, they had cut about 50% larger portions than the menu specified (see the line items, which should have been 1 lb. each), so they charged me for the difference ($325.51 - $281.62) which was $43.89 (about 50% more for the 2 items they cut heavier). No, there was no mention when I placed the order that the total cost might change due to extra meat. Neither is it shown on their web site or printed menus. When I protested, there was no option. If I don't pay the $43.89 difference, I don't get the Mother's Day food. After about 20 minutes of bickering at the counter with two different clerks (note the time stamp differences on the credit card slips), I was given my original order, with a net price reduction of ($281.62 - $254.93) $26.69. My persistence had paid off. On a positive note, the cook did, twice, walk up to me and quietly apologize for what was going on. I know many folks would have folded in this situation, but that's not my nature. I don't stand for dishonesty. Yes, it was embarrassing, other clients in line were not happy (I let them skip ahead of me so as not to inconvenience them). None of them had price increases. I don't know if the clerks wanted a tip because the management doesn't pay them much, or it this goes deeper and is standard operating procedure that assumes most clients will simply approve of the overage and pay up. In any case, from this client's point of view, this is a SCAM! When it was all over, I took my 11 and 12 year old grandsons (who had been sitting patiently waiting for grandpa to pay) and my food package to the car, drove home and proudly presented the meat to my family. After all, I am a hunter-gatherer; and the food was great!

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