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    WaBa Grill

    3.4 (111 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
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    WaBa Chicken & Steak Bowl
    Frankie H.

    Waba Grill already left a good spot in my heart from the first time I tried them at their Portola Location and this time they still didn't disappoint! I ordered my food in-store at about 4:46p and was assisted by Abby at the front counter. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lobby and place is so clean and well put together.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Abby was very sweet and kind and friendly and she helped me fairly quickly. I came in for their Waba Steak & Chicken Rice Bowl and 5 Dumplings. I didn't realize I came in during Waba Grill's Happy Hour and so Abby offered me a drink to go along with my 5 Dumplings. I was curious about their NEW Drink Flavor: Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade and so I got that one. My food was ready in about 7-8 minutes and Said (One of the chefs) was so kind and gentle and handed me my food and thanked me for coming in. I ended up trying the Dragonfruit Mango Lemonade and my gosh, it is so sweet and tasty! I don't think I've had Dragonfruit Lemonade juice before so this was a great refresher in the summer heat! I would definitely try it again! Now, I was ready to eat on my Waba Rice Bowl when I noticed there wasn't any steak on my bowl. I went in and let Said know and he didn't hesitate. He went back and asked his chef (Alex) if he could make some fresh steak for my bowl. Y'all, between Abby and Said and Alex, these hard workers definitely do go out of their way to make sure their customers are satisfied and taken care of! They definitely left a great enough impression for me to want to come back and support their business even further. This location is about 45-50 minutes out from where I live, but it's definitely worth the trip. From the food to the service. Waba Grill, that's two for two haha 5/5!!

    2 lb of rice a scoop of meat what kind of bs is this
    Leonardo V.

    This place is a joke for a bowl 2 lb of rice mini scoop of steak what kind of bs is this

    WaBa Chicken & Steak Plate
    Joe B.

    One of my favorite fast food spots. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The guy who runs the place is very friendly and helpful in suggesting dishes to new customers. The food is amazing and fresh. My favorite is the WaBa plate, it has half chicken and half beef over rice, small salad and 3 dumplings. I load up on the WaBa sauce, that's a tasty sauce. Don't forget to get the fresh green onions to sprinkle over your plate. We usually get an extra side of dumplings as well.

    Chicken Bowl
    Mari F.

    One of the best Waba grill locations around!! Love the drive thru option, and the employee named Said always offers great customer service to me each and every time I come by ! The food here is always hot fresh and delicious, comes out quickly and they never miss anything that I ask for they're very efficient here. I love that this location is also open later than all the others!! My late night go-to!

    mini chicken bowl  Chicken Bowl

    The service here is usually not too bad, but i definitely think they should work on the attitude and whispering of the customers. The portions of the food also suck, i know they weigh it but the owner needs to lower to price to food ratio, im sure theyve lost a lot of business because of

    Skimpy ass "upgrade" - is this worth 2.99 for a lattice and SLICE of fruit?  Hell no.
    Denise H.

    Their 2.99 deal is a effing rip. Such an "upgrade" for a measly salad and a piece of "fruit." Disappointing - it was advertised as if such a big portion or value too. Shitty value in a shitty economy. Oh well. Look at my pic for that skimpy ass 2.99 deal with the salad and slice of fruit. You'd think they'd include the veggies from tier two too, but apparently not. WaBa, do better, please.

    This is how much meat was in my bowl when I opened it out of the drive through !
    Lynette T.

    Love waba grill the food is always good but this location skimps on meat every time. It's just frustrating to pay full price and get a quarter of the protein you thought you were supposed to get.

    Plantspired Steak with Waba sauce
    Debbie K.

    I had a pleasant experience at this fast food joint. I became a vegetarian before this fast food joint was established or founded. I have seen the fast food joint for years but could never able to dine there since there was no option for me. Recently, about 2 weeks ago, they came up with Plantspired Steak that is vegan. After doing a little research about how the 'steak' is cooked (whether it is separately from the meat grill) I am convinced. I even asked and watched how it was cooked and happy with the results. I have been a fan of teriyaki flavors. Their sauces are vegan (except ranch dressing) and happy that there is only a little dab on top of the 'steak' and I could pump more sauce if I need more. This way I can control the saltiness. I ordered the Plantspired Bowl with no rice but veggies only. The veggies are lightly steamed. In my opinion this is better or healthier than eating burgers, pizzas, or tacos. The restaurant is also clean and there is a drive thru.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great " clean food " solid service and clean facility.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hope they stay consistent. Drive through is also a plus

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    The food itself was good, but portion size I received was weak. For the price I paid for a regular bowl was not worth it.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The perfect lunch time spot during my work week.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Deborah is amazing, 10/10 for service and food!

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    I ordered 11.99 chicken and steak bowl. Only got about 3 or 4 ounces meat. I think they gave me wrong order.

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    Food was bomb! Service was great as well. I love Deborah attention to detail and attentiveness. Her customer service is excellent

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    Peter's Gourmade Burgers

    4.5
    (3.2k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    YUMMMMM. Finally…read moretried Peter's Gourmade Burgers! The burgers are delicious, but they are also pricey. I wouldn't have Peter's often due to the price, but I would get it here and there if I wanted to splurge a bit on burgers. The burgers are VERY good. The burger patty itself has a delicious blend of meat, is cooked well, and is flavorful. I ended up trying: The Mushroom Swiss, The Bubba, The ABC, Peter's Greek Fries, and Sweet Potato Gooey's. Your flavor preferences will determine which burger is your favorite as they were all really good! The Mushroom Swiss is a classic mushroom burger that is lighter in flavor, but quite tasty. The Bubba was definitely the most flavorful burger and was a perfect example of a BBQ burger. The ABC was a classic burger and it was a little heavy on the sweet pickle flavor, so this burger is not for you if you don't like pickles. They were alllll good. The fries were solid too, but truly the burgers were the star of the show! Hope I get to come back and try more burgers.

    Burgers were really good! I got the cheeseburger without mayo and subbed my American cheese for…read morepepper jack. They wrap it up so it didn't fall apart and wasn't too messy. Sweet potato fries were cooked perfectly! Crispy on the outside but not too crispy if you know what I mean. Came out pretty quick too so we weren't waiting too long. I probably wouldn't order the Greek fries again. They were fine but after a huge burger I couldn't stomach them. I have a feeling their onion rings are fire

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    Hermanator with pepper jack cheese!!
    Hermanator with pepper jack cheese!!
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    Mushrooms and swiss
    Greek fries, akin to Carne asada fries SD style

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    Greek fries, akin to Carne asada fries SD style
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    Just moved here from San Diego, and this place has some fire fish and shrimp tacos. They have great…read moreservice. It's a nice little taco shop with great atmosphere and awesome deals! I was there for Wave Wednesday. Baja Fish tacos for $2 bucks and Baja Shrimp tacos for $2.50. !! Hell yeah! Tacos were loaded, batter on fish was nice and crispy, not too thick not too thin, fresh veggies, good crema and the tortillas were great. The green salsa could be better but still add another layer of flavor to the t Coming back for tacos and tall boys(Don't ask, you're not ready) The Brisket Bowl and definitely Taco Tuesday.

    Disappointing Food & Horrible Customer Service "Ordered 6…read moretacos for my wife and me, then sat in the outdoor seating area waiting for our number. We never heard it called, though we clearly heard other numbers and saw employees actively delivering food to other tables. After 15 minutes, I went inside to check on our food. Our order was just sitting on the counter. When I checked the tacos, the meat wasn't just lukewarm--it was completely cold to the touch. When I caught the cashier's eye, he just gave me a thumbs-up. When I told him the food was cold, the cashier, Irvin, immediately got defensive and told me with an attitude, 'I called the number twice.' I explained that we didn't hear it, and pointed out that staff had been bringing food out to everyone else anyway. Instead of offering a solution, he doubled down, saying, 'I heard my voice over the speakers,' giving me a 'too bad, so sad' look. When I asked him to remake the food, he completely refused, repeating that he'd called the number. Unwilling to argue with someone that unprofessional, I told him to keep the cold food and just give me a refund. He refunded the money and we left. Absolutely terrible service from Irvin--we won't be back."

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    Fish Ensenada Burrito: Hand Battered Fish, Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Crema, (NO Rice & Beans) | $11.29
    Fish Ensenada Burrito: Hand Battered Fish, Cabbage, Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Crema, (NO Rice & Beans) | $11.29
    (3) Yellow Chiles | $0.79

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    (3) Yellow Chiles | $0.79
    Flame Broiler

    Flame Broiler

    3.4
    (132 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Flame Broiler -- the move when you actually want to eat clean without suffering. Not saying it's…read morehigh quality but it's decent enough. Korean-inspired rice bowls that are actually good for you? Yes please. The chicken is charbroiled, the portions are solid, and the Magic Sauce is lowkey addictive. White or brown rice, pick your protein, done -- fast, fresh, no regrets. Perfect for a quick lunch that won't slow you down. Worth trying if you've never been.

    I don't usually write reviews unless someone genuinely shifts the tone of my entire day -- and…read morethat's exactly what happened here at Flame Broiler in Tustin. From the moment I walked in, Rudolfo carried himself with a level of professionalism and presence you don't often see, especially in someone so young. There was no rush, no autopilot energy -- just intentional, attentive service that made me feel like I was the only customer in the room. He anticipated needs before I even asked, handled everything smoothly, and created the kind of welcoming atmosphere that most businesses try to train but rarely achieve. What stood out most was the generosity of spirit. Not just good service -- genuine care. The kind that makes you want to come back, recommend the place, and trust that you'll be treated well every time. Management should know they have someone with natural leadership qualities on their team. Employees like this don't just represent a brand -- they elevate it. If there's ever someone deserving of recognition or advancement, it's him. I'll definitely be returning, and a big part of that reason is Rudolfo.

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