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WaBa Grill

3.5 (70 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Waba Thai Tea
Moses P.

thai tea is really tasty and clean tasting Waba thai tea seems to be tastier than the thai tea from other boba shops , and the price seems to be reasonable too. and chicken taco is very good I recommend

LOL! I'm never coming back to this Waba Grill. The meat portions are so small. I need more characters to post this.... The meat portions are so so so so so so so so so small.

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Chris Y.

Let me tell you when your roommate has a craving for late night Asian style food and wanted to be healthy, this is where you go. I was so lucky I got the white meat bowl with white rice and five potstickers I only managed to save a bite for myself so I could tell you how delicious it actually was my roommate had to enjoy the rest but for less than $15 to get both an hors d'oeuvre and a main course? This is got to be the place to go the store was exceptionally clean and both people that work there were extremely helpful and very funny. !Hats off to this Waba Grill!!

New location on Balsa Chica & Edinger
Mona Q.

This Waba Grill , Is located right next to 7-Eleven on Bolsa Chica St and Edinger Ave They opened before pandemic and it has adapted to the new covid-19 rules. Currently they have take out, delivery and outdoor seating for now. Like most restaurants, you can call in your order or you can always just walk in to order. We have been here several times and usually get the chicken bowl or salmon bowl. The chicken is tender and well, seasoned as well as a perfect individual bowl size. have been here several times and usually get the chicken bowl. The chicken is tender, welll seasoned and is the perfect individual size. We're to support local business and appreciate them as they' have been open during these difficult times.

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Jasmine V.

Got their steak bowl and it's my fav! The steak tastes like korean bulgogi and it's super fresh and tender! The flavoring in this bowl is on point! Would def rec this!

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Neil S.

I assume this is a local franchise owner. If so, you need to train your people better. I've watched this place being built, finally got my chance to go get the family dinner. Since it was my first time at a WaBa I had the audacity to ask a question. I thought it was simple but I got the tude. I asked "what's the difference between a plate and a bowl". The lady in the photo mumbled something towards the register while looking down. Keep in mind they are blasting music in the place. I told her I couldn't hear her and then she turned around and mumbled towards the menu board. I then said "I'm not understanding you over the music." I tried one more time and she answered "is that all?" with that I'm too good to speak up attitude. It's less about what she said and more about the attitude. Hard to explain in a review but you could tell right away she hates this job. I don't get it, why not try to make a good impression on the locals, perhaps even with a greeting and a smile? Seems easy enough. But no, instead you get an attitude. Look I get it, you hate your job, next time apply to work in the library basement.

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29 days ago

We grabbed food to go and it was amazing. We had a group so we tasted a little bit of everything and it was all great

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5 months ago

This place sucks! I called and ordered beef with white rice and they gave me frickin chicken!

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3 years ago

I love their steak and chicken bowl with steam rice and vegetables. It is fresh and healthy and delicious!

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This place has Delicious, fast food with friendly service! I would highly recommend any and all foods here!

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Saul was awesome he was super friendly and our order was so quick. Would definitely recommend this place because of him

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4 years ago

Love the bowls, chicken and steak are the best with veggies! The service was really nice and the place is honestly a chill place to eat at.

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4 years ago

I have tried plantspired steak and it was awesome. Very healthy and nutritional . I recommend.

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5 years ago

The waba bowl I got from here looked like and tasted like dog food, not coming back for sure.

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4 years ago

The dumplings slightly burn, their food gave me a headache the cashier was very kind and nice................

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Great new location at the corner of Bolsa Chica and Edinger.

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Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

2.7
(92 reviews)
1.7 mi
$

First time I've ever had a 'two-parter' review - on the same day…read more First thing the in AM on Easter, went to this location to get a coffee, OJ and an overload cake (for breakfast and mid-morning snack). Literally took 15 minutes to get my order - nobody else in the store, no one in line. 15 minutes for items already pre-made. And. On top of that, I didn't see any employees the entire time until I said 'hello' over the counter (you have to order everything on a tablet - with no employee assistance). Got my order, went back to my 'spot' in my trailer parked in the beach parking lot. Lunch time, against my better judgement, went back with my wife. Had to use the tablet again, but wanted to make some changes to my order. No assistance from the staff and was told 'everything was available through the system'. Well, it wasn't, so I completed my order (with about 10 minutes of fumbling) and paid. I then called an employee over to explain what I wanted. Was greeted, but then told I should have done it through the menu system. I told them I couldn't modify a 'combo' and, when I mentioned I couldn't, was told 'it's all available on the system' - so now you have to help me because it wasn't. I also ordered drinks, but my options were small, medium and large - no option for the type of drink. In the end, it was about 10 minutes of ordering followed by 3-4 minutes of verifying what I wanted - followed by a final question (from the employee) as to what drink I wanted. All that - why not just have an employee take my order as I want it - 2-3 minutes tops. And then (yes, a bit more), I got a little bit of attitude when I asked for ranch and hot sauce. I've been to some establishments that are going more to DIY order systems, but this is one of the worst. Two stars is being nice - they did get the order right so I had to give them that. But, won't be back to this one again. Just an awful experience.

Such a small jack in box, but glad it's here since we were staying at the Travelodge next door…read more They had seating and it was quite clean. They have a restroom luckily but I didn't need to use it. There's only a few staff and they were busy. They asked to order from the touchscreen kiosk and many customers complied. I ordered via the app, but like usual, when ordering right then and there, you get your food quicker. We got a few breakfast combos, we were missing some sauces and so I did have to ask for them and had to wait since the staff was not near the front. They do not have a refillable drink fountain machine so we had to ask for refills. The food was good! Warm and packed neatly. Their drive thru was quite busy but plenty of customers came within the 20 minutes we were there.

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Bandoleros Cafe

Bandoleros Cafe

4.7
(1k reviews)
2.1 mi
$$

My new favorite brunch spot! I'm so glad I found this spot. It's located in a plaza with plenty of…read moreparking. We came on a weekend for lunch, but luckily it wasn't too busy and we were able to get seated within 10 minutes. Every single server that we encountered were all so friendly and attentive. We sat at the bar and so we mostly interact with the bar tender, Erica, and she was amazing! She was working hard on the drinks and kept a smile on her face. Everything on the menu sounded so good and looking around at the restaurant, I was drooling. Each table gets conchas (mexican sweet bread) as a complimentary starter. For something sweet, I got the very berry French toast which paired so well with cream cheese. For savory, the atomic burrito. It was stacked with flavor and so good. The sauce it came with had a good kick to it. Good portion of all the ingredients. Ordered the ability latte which was delicious and sweet. Excited to come back and try more of their food!

We visited on a weekend with a party of 12 and no reservation. Despite a large crowd outside, we…read moreonly waited about 30 minutes -- pretty impressive. Parking is shared with nearby businesses, but there were plenty of spots. The dining area has lots of tables, though it's a little tight on space. The staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful throughout. The food was delicious across the board. I ordered the Molcajete, which came loaded with refried beans, chorizo, avocado, potatoes, a sunny side up egg, carne asada, grilled slice of cheese, and pickled purple onions. The portions were huge -- I couldn't finish mine. The meat was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. I added shrimp for a little extra and it was absolutely worth it. Others at the table ordered the chilaquiles, which come in red, green, or a combo, and can be customized with chorizo, short rib, or other proteins. The feedback was positive, though the portion size looked a bit small compared to other dishes. The very berry French toast was a hit with my daughter. She loved the sauce -- flavorful but not too sweet -- and the bread was perfectly toasted on the outside with a soft center. The burritos were generously sized. The surf and turf stood out, with perfectly cooked shrimp and meat. The sauce had a bit more kick than expected, but it was delicious overall. The carne asada fries were also a great size, with fresh, quality ingredients and great flavor. A few things to note: there are no fountain drinks, and the agua frescas don't come with refills. The menu has a great selection of Mexican-inspired café drinks -- café de olla, Mexican hot chocolate, lattes, and more.

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Burrito Brothers

Burrito Brothers

4.4
(117 reviews)
0.5 mi
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Locally owned & operated
7 years in business

I came here for breakfast a couple of weeks ago and had the amazing Three Amigo burrito…read more It had the perfect combination of meats, rice, refried beans, eggs, and potatoes. I got there at a good time, since most people were probably at work until lunchtime. The salsas are tasty and there are so many other menu items to choose from. I must try other items, but I could probably keep ordering the three amigos burrito for the next few trips. The portions are enormous as well.

Burrito Brothers exceeded my expectations. They have the food set out assembly-line style so that…read moreeven if you select from one of their menu items, you can still customize it to your liking. I ordered the Surf My Turf Burrito at the larger size, and it came packed so full that it was busting out! This particular burrito comes with carne asada, shrimp, Spanish rice, black beans, cheese, guacamole, salsa verde, house sauce and lettuce. I asked to have my burrito grilled which they did, but I wish it ended up a bit crisper and help up in burrito form better. Otherwise, the flavors were absolutely there and I was a happy customer. My aunt ordered the bean and cheese burrito and I've never seen so much cheese. They added 3 layers of cheese and every layer could have been considered a reasonable amount in its own right! They're generous with the salsas but chips cost $3. I wish they were complimentary if you dine in. The extensive menu features all of your Mexican favorites, as well as burgers, hot dogs and even a chicken caesar wrap. I'll definitely be back.

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Ground beef taco, grilled Mahi Mahi fish taco and a grilled shrimp taco... Naked on top and fully loaded on the bottom.  Bussin'!
Ground beef taco, grilled Mahi Mahi fish taco and a grilled shrimp taco... Naked on top and fully loaded on the bottom. Bussin'!
Al pastor and carne asada taco with some grilled onions, fried jalapeño and a Jarritos!!!  #flavatown

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Al pastor and carne asada taco with some grilled onions, fried jalapeño and a Jarritos!!! #flavatown
Del Taco

Del Taco

3.2
(136 reviews)
1.4 mi
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Wow. Haven't eaten inside a del taco in a while. This place was very clean, extremely fast, and the…read moreworkers were friendly and nice. Food was great too! I will come back.

ALERT: BUG IN MY DEL TACO FOOD…read more I went to this. Del Taco on Warner Ave. yesterday (which I've frequented for years) and found (what I think is) a cricket in my Epic burrito! But the almost more mind blowing experience I had was how that Del Taco dealt with the situation. I find the bug (had bought the food via drive thru), go back in to alert them of what happened, and this is what ensued: Me: "look at what I found in my burrito." Female manager (whose name I won't say, but she's the usual manager on staff there): "what is that?!" Me: "I don't know. That's what I was hoping maybe you could tell me. What happened here that this got into the food?" Manager: says nothing in reply, but wraps up the burrito and chucks it into the small wastebasket behind her and curtly ask me, "do you want me to remake it or do you want a refund?!" Me: "uhh, a refund; I don't want another burrito made for me from the same supply that that one just came from." Manager: says nothing more; takes my receipt which I had brought back in with me, and does her thing on the register. She proceeds NOT to give me a full refund, but refunds only the one burrito, telling me, "your refund amount is $7.75. Do you want it in cash or on a card?" The original tender used was cash so I tell her cash. She puts the money on the counter, still says nothing more, and coldly does an about face and goes back to the assembly line for a short moment and then disappears into the back area. I stand there in disbelief (have three children with me who are asking if they'll give us a free drink or some donut holes --they're kids), and am just kind of processing the whole situation. The gravity and mis-handling of the whole thing hits me, and I catch a second wind. Me (to the only visible employee at this point, the guy handling the drive thru line): "you know what, can you get the manager back out here?" Me (once manager returns): "I gotta tell you, I'm pretty shocked at how you just handled this whole thing! I come to you with a disgusting bug in my food.; a bug!! This isn't a 'you put onions in my burrito when I said no onions,' and this is way more egregious than even a hair. This is a dead insect in my burrito! And you act as if I'm inconveniencing you! You don't even have the decency to apologize or issue me a full refund, only a partial refund!" Manager: "I did say sorry. You must've not heard me." (Her piss poor attitude is starting to make a 180 degree turn around as she sees that I'm now pissed and calling her on her audacity.) Me: "No, you never once uttered the word sorry or any sort of apology (I was on weighted breath listening for one), expressed zero shock, as though I'm the seventh person today with this complaint, and you made no effort to ask what you could do to make up for this, made no effort to offer an explanation, whether you could perhaps offer something else from off the menu for the mishap, that you would investigate this and whether I wanted a call back from upper management--something along some professional and courteous lines--NOTHING! Maybe if this bug had been in YOUR mouth you'd be more upset or sympathetic!" To sum this up, after I pitched that mini-fit, she tells me how she WAS looking into it, that that's why she went back to the food trays to look at them (big whoop, she didn't do that as I stood there) and she then shows me some blue gloves that she had curled up in the palm of her hand--whatever that was supposed to mean to me. In her 180 degree attitude adjustment that I forced on her, she also started to offer me "something else from the menu." [Note: I reluctantly went ahead and asked for a strawberry shake and order of French fries because my girls were pushing for this. Had it been me, after that shameful altercation, I would've just left because it's the principle of the matter and I'd do the adult thing and leave with my dignity intact and not take their resentful handout, but I went ahead and appeased my children's cravings.] BE AWARE of what you're eating here at this Del Taco, folks. I know this location of theirs has been there forever and is practically an HB historical site, but that's irrelevant, as it's whoever is on staff and under what management the place is, that determines what you're going to get there, how much they're going to care and take their jobs seriously, and how you're going to get treated there any given day. For shame.

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