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    WaBa Grill

    3.4 (67 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Can never go wrong. I get the veggies on the side.
    Omar M.

    Great location. Friendly staff, clean inside. The food quality is consistent. Ingredients are fresh and orders have been accurate.

    Elizabeth L.

    Honestly I'm so disappointed. I usually go every week. I had never been more grossed out. If you see on the carrot I took that out of the beef. I had found another 2 of those on my beef while I was digging in my food. The only thing I could think is that I look like legs. Ugh I'm done with this location.

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    Jessica Y.

    Due to COVID safety there is no dine-in. The chairs are stacked up and there are markers for social distancing. There's quite a bit of room inside so I felt safe ordering and waiting for my food. I ordered the sweet and spicy chicken plate. You have the option of white rice or brown rice. It also includes salad and half an orange. When I got home I noticed they also included their waba sauce, hot sauce and hand sanitizer. I thought it was a nice touch. Overall the food tasted good. They advertise being healthy. They even have a healthy menu which seems to be their current special. Not bad. New Year. New diet haha. I would come again.

    Burnt and dry
    C H.

    Hmmm this is disappointing for me. I asked my husband to buy me food and I specifically asked for this since I've been craving for Waba for so long. I usually buy it from the one in Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena since I work around there and I always had a great experience. I was anticipating this fresh grilled chicken and soft ribeye steak but instead I was welcomed with dry and burnt meal with a bitter aftertaste. I'm so sad!! I was really looking forward for this. I can't even save it with the waba sauce they provide.

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    Kevin W.

    My local WaBa location. Located in one of the big plazas in Monrovia. Small parking in front. Staff were very friendly and gave me a bunch of sauces to try. Food was ready fast. Chicken Bowl - $7.19 - Good flavor in the chicken. I love their hot sauces. The kiddos eat this up like crazy.

    WaBa Grill. Very clean!
    Val G.

    Looking for a vegan menu change and so I had heard that WaBa had some great Tofu options. I had the Tofu Bowl but I wish I would have ordered the Tofu vegetable bowl. Either way my bowl was very delicious and putting on the WaBa sauce can make anything taste pretty damn good. My wife had the half & half bowl with white meat for the chicken portion ad they still charge a full dollar [not half] but she was very happy. The food came out pretty fast and everything was hot and delicious, oh I said that already. This location is very clean and it is a great value because I left full and my wife took some home.

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    9 years ago

    Nasty!!! Small portion. Doesn't taste good. Meat quality sucks. Did not even eat it. I prefer flame broiler

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    10 years ago

    I can't believe the service here. This stuff is the greatest waba grill stuff in town. Very friendly and service with a smile from everyone

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    Healthy alternative to fast food. I always call in my order and it is ready when I arrive.

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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.2(231 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    My husband was craving Dave's Hot Chicken, I was able to make my way inside this time. As I usually…read morewait for him in the car. Walking in we were instantly greeted by Abdy! She is sweet and welcoming, although I was feeling antisocial, so I opted to use the kiosk! Easy to use and always good to o that you still have the option to order at the counter. Walking in you see the vibrant walls. Love it! It sticks out! Even my daughter loved looking around the restaurant.

    So I'm normally a huge fan of hot sauce these days, but I wanted to give Dave's Hot Chicken a try…read more It's located in what we fondly call Restaurant Row in Monrovia that goes all the way into neighboring Arcadia. It stands where the old Applebees used to be, and honestly I feel like when they revamped the building it brought a little bit of life and spice to our little town. The restaurant itself is nice and very clean. The tables and small seating area have aluminum chairs with fire house red paint and I love it! Now for the food! Like I said I can't eat super spice foods much these days, but the spice level are available for you to adjust to your taste preferences. I chose spicy for our cauliflower bites, and not gonna lie--the heat made my nose run! lol which meant it was pretty awesome! My kids had the sliders and I've got to say, it's giving some of my favorite chicken fast food joints a run for their money as far as tenderness and flavor! I enjoyed the cheese fries as well along with a nice helping of pickles. Very yummy with spicy food. The service was fast and friendly and we enjoyed our meal as we ate it in the dining room. The ambiance was a cool 80s music vibe and honestly I'm into it! I definitely recommend Dave's and I'm happy to say, spicy or not, I'll be back for seconds!

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    Dave's Hot Chicken
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    The Original Tops

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    I hope you're hungry. You can have this a single meal but why? Do you really need to fall into a…read morefood coma from all the satisfaction?? Ok. I did that. And I fid not regret the overindulgence... but i really could have split the meal with a friend. Pictured here is the SMALL onion rings and a Sycamore Melt--coleslaw, thousand island, swiss cheese and pastrami on rye. It's a little drippy with the coleslaw so I HAD to eat it all there. Who wants soggy rye, right? Not this Yelper.

    Ahhh I love & live for tops breakfast burritos! My go to is the chorizo burrito & occasionally I'll…read moreget the bacon! The chorizo burrito is packed with flavor & cheesy goodness! Love when the hash browns are crispy in there mmmm! I will say their salsa is more of a hit or miss, sometimes it's flavorful n spicy which I love then sometimes it lacks heat & doesn't give much of a taste! So wish it was more consistent! When I come for lunch I'm a sucker for a good cheeseburger, yellow chilis & onion rings! Mmm it's yummy! The drive thru could get a little backed up in the ams so be aware & hopefully you go the right way if not you're waiting in the street to pull in & some drivers can get annoyed lol Update: they finally updated their drive thru menu!! It's nice & brand new which they needed so was happy to see this happen! Sadly I didn't take a pic. Overall great OG joint for breakfast & lunch!

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    The Original Tops
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    Jim's Burgers - Delicious Avocado Bacon cheese burger with fresh patties and fresh tomatoes lettuce onions melted cheese & homemade fried zucchini sticks.

    Jim's Burgers

    3.9(607 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Kid friendly
    Free parking

    Have to write up my childhood burger joint. This place has not changed. I've lived behind this…read moreplace since I was a baby. We would go and get an ice cream cone from here. Then this was the spot for lunch where we would always get the cheeseburger and chili cheese fries. It's an extremely mom and pop shop. Burgers give the vibes of the hat. If you get the chili cheese fries you gotta get ranch with that. I went recently and the owner and workers are still there even after I've graduated all these years later. I always suggest this place for people in that area. Been going since the 90s, why stop?

    Old-school restaurant that serves pretty much anything you'd want for a quick, no-frills meal:…read moreburgers, sandwiches, fries, even super familiar Mexican fare like tacos and burritos. Prices are very reasonable, too. Jim's sits in a large strip mall off Duarte Road with plenty of parking. Lots of seating inside. Very roomy and clean. Ordered the following: - Double cheeseburger combo with fries and a soda - 6.5/10: unspectacular, but solid. Reminds me of the burgers at Carl's Jr. and Burger King - a classic style, no frills burger. Cooked fresh, large and filling. Fries are plenty enough for even two people. This is a solid, no nonsense place if you're hungry and on a budget. Check it out.

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    Jim's Burgers - Double cheeseburger Combo! Fresh ingredients crispy French fries and refreshing fountain drinks.

    Double cheeseburger Combo! Fresh ingredients crispy French fries and refreshing fountain drinks.

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    Eat Fantastic - Goat (left) and fantastic burger (right)

    Eat Fantastic

    4.1(440 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    I love the portions and the flavors. This place gets packed drive through and dine in. Love their…read morefried chicken sandwiches. They give you enough fries to feed a family. It's your usual half indoor half outdoor seating place perfect for eating at on a beautiful sunny day. They have some TVs to watch games. Parking space and lot is a bit tight just FYI.

    I had an adequate experience at Eat Fantastic (Arcadia). I ordered The G.O.A.T. Burger ($12.24)…read more It's a double cheeseburger with pickles, grilled onions, and sauce. It's a BIG, thick burger, but it came drenched in a puddle of its own grease. The cooks cooked it perfectly, but its meat is extremely oily. I arrived at Eat Fantastic (Arcadia) on Monday (around 9:48AM). The business has its own small parking lot; I counted about 13 parking spots. The location also has a drive-thru. It's a very POPULAR spot! Staff is very friendly and diligent. Staff immediately helped me, and I felt welcomed. My food arrived in four minutes and six seconds. As mentioned, I ordered The G.O.A.T. Burger ($12.24). If the ingredients were fresher, it would have been a much better experience. Still, there's an appreciated juicy, meat flavor since it's cooked well. Unfortunately, it's also a very messy burger that's drenched in its own grease. I had that annoying oily aftertaste desperately clinging onto me after this meal. I felt the urge to shower after eating. On ambiance, Eat Fantastic (Arcadia) is lovely. Although it's odd how no music played, I appreciated the big flat screen television displaying the baseball game. The location is also kid friendly since I counted a few high chairs for kids. Also, it's well-shaded, airy, and clean. I appreciate the hard effort towards making this dining area spotless and comfortable. In addition, Eat Fantastic (Arcadia) has about 10 tables and one long table. Also, there's a nearby gender neutral restroom for customers. Overall, Eat Fantastic (Arcadia) has potential. Although the meat tastes cheap, it's prepared at an exemplary level. Maybe I'll return in the future, but as of now, it's just an adequate option for customers that like affordable but very greasy food. 3.9 out of 5

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    Eat Fantastic - #79 Breakfast Burrito with chorizo

    #79 Breakfast Burrito with chorizo

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