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    WaBa Grill

    3.0 (163 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Teriyaki chicken plate with water.
    Bob S.

    I came here to order a teriyaki chicken plate with potstickers, salad dressing, veggies, and potstickers today, and it was very fresh savory, juicy, and delicious, amazing service, nice atmosphere, and I had a wonderful time.

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    Jennifer H.

    This was my first time trying Waba Grill! Did you hear? They just released Boom Boom Tacos and I'm all for it. I got the trio with Chicken, Steak and Jumbo Shrimp and they were all delicious but the shrimp was my favorite! I also paired the tacos with a few rice bowls. It's a great combo and I'm happy to see this on their menu. I don't normally like Teriyaki sauce but the teriyaki sauce here is delicious. Their rice is perfectly cooked. The meats are perfectly seasoned. You can also ask for extra sauces. This one is located in a big shopping plaza with a free parking lot. Service is friendly. There is inside and outside seating. Inside is casual yet modern. I think price is reasonable for the amount of food you get.

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    Maribel A.

    First time here wanted some teriyaki type food so I gave it a try I'm glad I chose this location was very clean dining area great and fast customer service food was delicious and tasted fresh would highly recommend

    plant based STEAK
    Katherine J L.

    I just ordered lunch from here and to my surprise, they were serving plant based Steak! Was going to order the salmon, however, plant based ALWAYS so I went ahead and ordered their version of the steak and I'm glad I did because it was Y-U-M-M-Y! Haven't been eating meat for awhile, so this was definitely a treat. It had the right texture, chewiness, tenderness (DELICIOUS!) I don't think I would have spent an extra $2.99 for their plate though, because on the menu it says "more" protein, salad, and fruit. I was expecting a little more salad and fruit than what was handed to me. I received a half of an orange and a half hand scoop of salad (for $2.99...come on!) and I feel like if I stuffed all this rice and protein in a bowl, it would fit. They should really fill the entire container up like they do in Chinese To-Go places. My plate ended up totaling $15-ish dollars which doesn't add up to the amount of food you get so yeah, next time - settle for a bowl. Haha! Would definitely come back here again for the plant based steak, but ordering a bowl next time. Service was quick and the ambiance was quiet and reserved. Go try the plant based steak! :) #health #plantbased

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    3 years ago

    Simply delicious and healthy! They use quality veggies and never disappoint! I love the shrimp bowl!

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    3 years ago

    Always yummy and tasty. I like the chicken bowl and the dumplings + chili sauce. Order takeout on the app for the best experience.

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    Food was bland for $17. Got the salmon plate, nothing exciting. Nats we're flying all over the place while I was eating.

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    Pretty tasty food and very healthy. I got the Waba rice and veggie bowl. A little pricy but overall was pretty satisfied.

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    5 years ago

    The food is good but the customer service is absolutely horrible. The younger man working at the register is very disrespectful.

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    Male cashier is rude. He needs to find a job where he doesn't need to interact with customers. Nothing more to say than that.

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    How are their new dumplings? And Thai chili sauce?

    Our dumplings are awesome! 5 for $2.50 :) try them out!

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    The Hat

    3.9
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Established in 1952

    The hat is a great classic greasy spoon for pastrami that originated in LA and has spread across…read morethe Southland. The restaurant in Lake Forest has plenty of seating in indoor and outdoor, and the staff are really nice. On this occasion I had Fries with pastrami and it was delicious! It is a little bit greasy, and I would've liked to have been able to order a smaller fries, because I ended up throwing away quite a bit of excess fries.

    We love The Hat but not today. They were efficient processing the lunchtime crowd and always…read morecheerful but the food and service suffered. The Pastrami Dip was messy before we dug in. The generous portion of small size onion rings were barely warm. Not good at all. Normally, we would have gone back and asked for fresh ones but we eat so few, we let it go. Our drink order never made it on the ticket. We went back and were cheerfully assisted. Finally, the dining room needed attention. Normally, there's an amazing woman constantly cleaning up but neither she nor anyone else was present. There were several messy tables that needed cleaning. Urp. There's something magical about this location that was sorely missing today. The Hat's Pastrami Dips and onion rings are a rare treat but today felt like punishment. We will come back when we start Jonesing for pastrami but don't think it'll be anytime soon. Our arteries may thank us but we are bummed.

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    In-N-Out Burger

    In-N-Out Burger

    3.9
    (520 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I'm not the biggest In-N-Out Burger Stan, and I can admit I've bashed on them in the past a…read morebit--but this location, the night I went, it was really great! I should probably say that I arrived at about midnight, so there were only a handful of patrons inside. No need to deal with rush hour crowds. I also was coming from the Irvine train station, where the Amtrak train I was on had broken down. So, I was also very hungry. I ordered a double double with cold cheese, both raw and grilled onions, mustard-fried patties, and chopped chilis, plus a fry light-well, and got a pink lemonade and 7UP mixed soda. Everything came out exactly to a T, was super flavorful, and also really affordable at $12.07 total. The place was a bit dirty, but it was also midnight on a Sunday, so they'd probably been slammed for hours. Nothing crazy though--I still enjoyed it. The place is also really large, one of the bigger In-N-Out interiors I've seen recently, which kind of reminded me of the store in Apple Valley. Overall, really good In-N-Out location. P.S. Thanks to Christian my cashier who got everything correct and was super friendly and helpful above and beyond my order.

    Always amazing after my son's 7on7 .... Games at El Toro High School…read moreWe stayed traditional and went with the double cheeseburger , animal fries, and root a beer float along with additional waters to keep the kiddos hydrated. Staff is proactive, the duds were clean, the patrons friendly and minding their own beezwax and a floating well rounded drive through went relatively unnoticed ! Not a big fan of the ownership but dollar for dollar and the burger is delightfully delicious for the the price so it's in the top ire and top all around three burgers in SoCal period !

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    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    3.3
    (677 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    We love Raising Cane's, and this location did not disappoint!…read more Our food came out in about a minute; hot and fresh! Chicken was juicy, fries were crispy, toast was well buttered and wasn't just white bread, and tea had good flavor. The staff are kind, and keep the restaurant clean! You can tell that they value the customer experience at this raising canes. If you're driving down I-5 and are craving some good chicken, head to this Raising Canes.

    I don't get it. I gave Raising Cane's a try strictly because…read moreof the hype. So many people are talking about how good their chicken is so just like me others I given in and headed for the drive-through. Picked up their six piece combo and dug in. It's not that good. Very greasy, deep fried in very cheap, badly smelling oil, I can't say that this was an enjoyable meal at all. If you are in the mood for breaded fried chicken, just go to Whole Foods. You will pick up way better quality chicken fingers at their hot bar for about the same price. The taste is exactly the same, but the quality is just unmatched comparing to this place. So now I can say I've been here tried this, but will never be back and I don't recommend this. Also, what's up with that itty bitty tiny side of coleslaw? Can that thing be even considered a side dish? Again, just go to Whole Foods and load up on it. I don't understand people who choose Raising Cane's, sorry.

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    Crimson Coward

    Crimson Coward

    4.2
    (302 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    YAAYY!! Absolutely delicious Halal chicken sandwich!…read more Ordered to go Crimson sandwich with Medium heat , fries on the sides. Drove home to Irvine. Still warm with juicy chicken. Totally returning to get the High heat level ! Highly recommended

    Embarrassed we took our overseas friends to try this Halal fried chicken restaurant. We came in 20…read moreminutes after opening. There were a couple of of people in front of us ordering & the restaurant itself was completely empty. After ordering, we were told it would be a 15 minute wait time. Not too bad, so we decide to wait inside to dine in the restaurant. It was a hot day and the ventilation inside the restaurant was not working well with the hot fryers going off. And we definitely felt the warmth in there. We also ordered some soda, which was just a soda machine with some lemonade dispensers on the side. The mango lemonade was horrendous and way out of balance. The "soda" was basically tasteless carbonation as if they forgot to refill the soda machine with the soda syrup. After 30 minutes, we noticed that they were fulfilling the big ticket online/delivery orders first. We were STILL the only people at the restaurant WITHOUT food. All of this would have been annoying but acceptable if the food was good. However, it was very unremarkable. The food was somehow salty but flavorless, despite the considerable amount of spice. The chicken was more oil than crunch. We ordered the crimson burrito, chicken and waffles, and half a dozen chicken wings. 2 stars because the crimson burrito was somewhat enjoyable and the sauce was good.

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    Adolfo's Mexican Food

    Adolfo's Mexican Food

    4.2
    (233 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Always friendly service, the best hours, and great food…read more Good salsa bar where most of the salsas have a good kick and there's good variety too. The California burrito is excellent. Everything comes out hot and fresh similar to any of the other "ertos" type Mexican spots. The location is sort of hidden in an awful little shopping center but adds to the mystique of the place.

    So I can see why Adolfo's has such high reviews!…read more 5/5 stars Friendly/Helpful Customer service 5/5 Food Taste 4.5/5 Variety of Menu (They only have large tortillas so they can only do large size tacos - not the traditional street tacos aka mini tacos - and Also if you order a burrito for your kids it's going to be big adult size - they also don't have kids meals you need to order a la carte) But they do have a lot of menu options 5/5 stars Cleanliness 5/5 Free&Easy parking (located off the 5fwy at El Toro) 4/5 Ambiance - for what it is, it is nice and clean = there are 4 booths and 2 tables you can sit at inside. Obviously not expecting high end here (Also it is order and dine in only = NO drive thru) Favorite things: -The Carnitas is amazing! Crispy outside and flavorful inside. I just wish they had mini tacos (only large tortillas) and next time I'll ask for only cilantro & onions since I prefer street tacos over the ones with guacamole & everything....) -Service! I've never had service so nice at one of these fast casual Mexican restaurants!

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    Wet Burrito (green is Spicy & red is Mild) burrito mojado (verde es picoso rojo es mediano)
    Hole In the Wall Burger

    Hole In the Wall Burger

    4.6
    (976 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Hole in the Wall Burger absolutely lives up to its name. Run by a mom, dad, and son, this place is…read morepumping out pure local perfection. We got the Hole in the Wall Burger, Spicy chicken sandwich, and brick fries. They do their own custom blend in the burger so it's perfectly and deliciously fatty. The chicken sandwich was juicy and the cut was thick. The fries are cross cut tempura battered, and the brick style includes the mom's special sauce, grilled onions, and cheese. If you look at the menu from years past, you'll see that the price has only changed by $1 in the past 5 or 6 years. It's very impressive that they can keep the prices low so the average joe isn't priced out of a humble burger joint. Much respect to the family that owns this place. Y'all just earned a customer for life.

    Hole in the Wall Burger in Lake Forest is one of those spots that just never misses. The burger is…read morejuicy, packed with flavor, and tastes like everything was prepped fresh and with intention. It always hits. What really takes it over the top though is their house sauce, often called the Hole in the Wall sauce. It is next level. Bold, savory, and way more interesting than your standard burger sauce. Do yourself a favor and order an extra side because dipping the fries in it is non negotiable. My mom went with the spicy chicken sandwich and it was great. The spice level is totally manageable, flavorful without being overpowering. If you like a little more heat, grabbing a side of peppers is the move. It adds that extra kick without drowning out the sandwich. On top of the food, this place really shines because of the people. It is family owned and you can feel it. Everyone is genuinely friendly and excited to serve you, which makes the experience even better. The restaurant itself is clean, quiet, and comfortable with good vibes all around. This is one of those reliable spots you keep coming back to because it just does everything right. Highly recommend.

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    Hole In The Wall Burger Combo with Brick Style Fries... so yummy!

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