We got 3 banzai bowls with different proteins. Love that you can get cauliflower rice. They give a good grilled veggie assortment too for a healthy meal. I got a good amount of chicken in my bowl. This review is for Mario - he very quickly helped us amend an order mistake and brought us out a new bowl so quickly with warmth and kindness. He also helped me get a to-go bag for our leftovers and stood up from a table he was eating at (I think he was on his break!). Great customer service experience from Mario. read more

I met a friend and had lunch the other day. The food was delicious and there was plenty to take home later. The noise level of the restaurant allowed us to have a nice conversation. I will definitely be back. read more

Line of people out the door and they keep taking phone orders ahead of actual customers, ownership and management should get a clue.

11/15 @12:10pm. Check your cameras as I stood at the counter waiting to order. Definitely will never return to this location again. Looked like 3 possibly 4 people working and nobody at the register? Saw many empty tables am I late to thinking this place isn't really as good as it used to be? Management really needs to have more training on how to staff and at least acknowledge clients when they arrive. read more

We have Wahoos almost every Tuesday. For the last month their onion rings have been terrible. Here is a picture of todays onion rings. Not sure what's going but I do not recommend ordering the onion rings. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

The food here is so good! This isn't "cheap" food but you absolutely get what you pay for. Anyways, the enchiladas are phenomenal. I ordered one with spicy fish and green sauce, and another with spicy chicken and red sauce. Both were amazing but the green sauce was my favorite without a doubt. I'll be a return customer for sure! read more

I LOVE WAHOOS, ever since I was in high school which was in 2000 to 2004, I enjoyed coming here with my friends BUT this lady names Maria D, has them worst attitude ever!! I had messed up on ordering food and I apologized but then, she either does it on purpose or just does not caee! I had order a Maui Bowl, Steak, BLACK BEANS, brown rice but this lady should not be at work if she has an attitude to the customers! She definitely should not be working if she has dumb, unfriendly attitude!! She also gives my dad horrible customer service. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Maui bowl BLACK BEANS BROWN RICE! She clearly does not care and should not be working with a disgusting attitude - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Maxzon and Ubis gave amazing service. Their hospitality added to the experience today. The outer reef burrito and tortilla soup hit the spot. Thank you all! read more

Love this place. I've been getting my two fish tacos combo (grilled fish, black beans, extra salsa) for years. The food and service have been consistently good, and very affordable. Where else can you get quality food and service for lunch for $12? read more

Food wasn't tasty at all it. I just ate it because I was hungry. But definitely not coming back read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - These margaritas tast like nothing they look nothing at all like the pictures - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

I came here with my 3 children for lunch. When we ordered our food, the employees were very quick and kind. They also checked in on our table to see how we were doing. The tacos de papa were really good, and the enchiladas are very tasty! Overall, the restaurant was very chill, clean, and comfortable. The only thing, the booth seatings we sat in were a bit uncomfortable and didn't really seem sturdy. Great place though! read more

I have been coming to Wahoo's for year and visited many different locations. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and efficient in my experience. I am a FAN of the skinny grilled tacos w/coleslaw and an absolute must is their Mr. Lee sauce, it takes the taco to the next level with spice and saborrr! Their other dishes are tasty too! Love their white rice and black beans as well. read more

I've been going to Wahoo's for many many years now and it's anywhere from the Aliso Viejo to Irvine to the Tustin establishments. But I do notice the location in Foothill Ranch doesn't have the menu items that other Wahoo's has -- well that will be another review. Wahoo's provide great value for the food they offer. Food & service has been consistently good. Place your order at the counter. Grab your drink & find a spot to grub at inside or outside. I love asking for extra extra salsas & they never give me an attitude about it either :) Very polite & they definitely provided me service with a smile! The atmosphere is very chill with TV and music to entertain ya~ :: FOOD :: Food comes out in a very timely manner. Even the portions have remained generous & not downsized (IMO) for all these years. With the combo platters I would typically order the following with spicy white beans, brown rice & green sauce. I don't feel so heavy or sleepy after! - Combo #2 - 2 Enchiladas (Carne Asada, Chicken or Fish) - Combo #5 - The Kahuna Grande (love taquitos!!!) I've also had the following & enjoyed as well: - Wahoo's Salad (Balsamic Vinaigrette or Roasted Pepper Cilantro Dressing) - Maui Onion Rings - Chicken Tortilla Soup - Chips & Salsa read more

There are few better restaurant values than Wahoos. . They have a fairly decent menu of tacos, soups, salads, and bowls. For about $4, you can get the #1 combo with the one carne asada taco, brown or white rice and black or white beans. The white beans is spicier but i always choose black because of its higher anti oxidant value. When you walk in, follow the lines to stand in line, place your order, pay, and grab a seat. They'll usually have your food ready within 5 minutes, and sometimes a little longer. This is a nice tasting low fat meal. I hate gristle in meat, but there is minimal if any here. My favorite thing here is the rice. The white has a slight butter aroma to it, but there is no fat it it. The brown rice though IMO not as tasty as the white, is my new choice because of the fiber. They have specials from time to time and they regularly feature one of their bottle beers at a $1.50 or so price tag. It's self service on the sodas. They also have cookies and ice cream dessert. I have been eating here so long, I remember when they encouraged people to plaster the windows with their favorite stickers. They'd occasionally spot one of the nasty stickers the junior high and high school kids would post. Eventually, It got out of control, and the Tustin Police realized they couldn't see inside if there was a robbery or other problem. So, Wahoos had to stripped off all but the lowest 3 feet of window. They do a nice job of keeping the place clean, including the bathrooms. On busy days you have to tolerate the gobs of kids in this family friendly place. Little league and soccer moms and their kids, local business types, and others form a long line at lunch time. Go a little before and after, and you'll have a better time. read more

Always choose wahoos as a healthy option. I love their salads and protein bowls! Not bad for the price you pay.

Great tasty food!! Good beer!! Friendly faces and a cool beach vibe Definitely worth your time and money! I love Wahoo's! I was an employee and still a loyal customer. Everything is cooked fresh once you order it! So whatever you order is fresh of the grill. Everything else is made from scratch! This is why their salsas are the best! If it's your first time I guarantee you'll like it; whatever dish you choose. They also have a bar with good beer at a good price! read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

I've patronized this location for 20 years at least. In my opinion, the quality has gone downhill quite a bit. For me the issue is consistency. At times it's been great and other times not so much. This isn't a review I wanted to write, but I just can't vouch for this place anymore. Most recently, I got my usual order of shrimp tacos, white rice, and black beans. Here goes: The shrimp were nearly flavorless to my palate, but seasoning wouldn't have helped much. The shrimp seemed overcooked yet rubbery at the same time. To me, the shrimp tacos just aren't very good anymore most of the time. The bigger problem, this trip, believe it or not, was the black beans. I took one bite and said, "Oh hell no." In all seriousness, the black beans tasted to me as though someone dumped a cigarette ashtray into the pot. Am I saying that's what it was? No, and I have no way of knowing. I'm just saying what it tasted like to me very distinctly. I lived with heavy smokers for all of my formative years if that helps. The diced tomatoes, etc., that goes on the tacos was also suspect to my taste. To me, it tasted as though it had gone bad. read more

Super bummed to write this review as i've been a Wahoo's lover since i was a little kid getting their kids wahoo's chicken bowl! But today my boyfriend went to pick up our Maui bowls for lunch and i noticed mine tasted a little funky as I was eating it while working. I looked down and saw uncooked meat hoping this post finds the right people so that this doesn't happen to anyone else! read more

I love me some Wahoo's! This is my go to when I'm looking for fresh fast casual in LA. Started in the late 80's, Wahoo's has been serving the SoCal community with some of the best surf food out there. Their food is a mixture of Mexican, Brazilian and Asian fare. Not only is the food fresh and tasty, they have a great partnership with the surfing and skateboard community and promote several local events. If you have never been, you pick your entree item and one of several options of protein for your entree. They have combos that come with a selection of beans and rice or items a la carte (the portions are pretty generous). I was in the area and stopped in and ordered the 2 Enchilada Entree. The Outer Reef Burro is my usual, but the enchildas were pretty good. This location is not as cool as some of the locations closer to the beaches, but pretty spacious. If you are into stickers, ask for them at the counter. I like to stick them on my laptop or my skateboard. Wahoo's also sells alcohol and has a good selection of beers and margaritas. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

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My friend and I went for lunch today and Tony rang us up. He was friendly and respectful and did an excellent job. Teresa showed me where the salsa was and provided outstanding service. We both tried the ceviche plate and it was yum. What a great lunch and thank you both! read more

My husband went in around 630pm to order dinner which was just a salad, burrito & kids quesadilla. It was 7pm and our order wasn't ready yet so he asked what was going on and they said they were working on it and that it should be ready in 3 minutes.. which it wasn't because it ended up being 7:07 and he asked again and the manager started working on our order asap and proceeded to give my husband out order around 7:15. She explained they were short staff which we understand but they should give you a heads up if orders will be taking 45min. Manager was just standing at the registers which had no customers in line instead of jumping to help the kitchen since the beginning. the manager didn't seem to care how long we waited for our food, service wasn't great. Then to top it off they messed up my salad and once we got home i was just so upset to even bother calling and letting them know it was wrong. read more

I love this spot. I've had so many 1988 fish tacos and 1988 fish burritos from this place and every time the fish is cooked perfectly and I feel great afterwards. I like this particular location because of the consistency and the nice staff and atmosphere. read more

Outstanding service and food. I've never been to a Wahoos before but if they're all run like this there's no reason for anything under 5 stars. Pleasant and clean environment for lunch. read more

I eat salad once in a blue moon and my body tells me when it needs some nutritious food by making me crave salad, not just any salad, it has to be the Kale Kai Salad from Wahoo's. Packed with your choice of protein, black beans, corn salsa, tortilla chips, kale, mixed greens and topped with avocado, this is a big salad. I think it was worth the $9.49 I paid for it. They have a selection of dressing but you don't really need to use it. If you decide to try this salad, try it first without the dressing. This is probably the only green salad that I happily eat. MANAGEMENT: I do have a bone to pick about the price of chips and salsa, $2.20 for an order of chips and salsa, seriously?! I was ok with that until I found out that I have to pay additional $.93 for chips refill. Why don't you just charge $.93 for chips to begin with SINCE THE SALSA BAR IS FREE! This really irritated me. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Kale Kai Salad with Spicy Fish - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Service was good, was greeted and food came quckly. I ordered the protein bowl with Chicken & shrimp. Both proteins were bland. Not savory, not tasty, nothing. Im not hard to please. Came with avocado , sliced cabbage. Red & green peppers, mushrooms, broccoli and zuchinni. The. Veggies tasted ike they sitting all day in a bad salad bar. 3/4's of the bowl is still sitting on my plate. I ate my protein and will dump the rest. Most times I take half home for Dinner . Sorry Wahoo's , not a fan. Will not be trying anything else . Will not be back . read more

Service was kind of cold to start of with. Maria was the cashier per the reciept. My aunt and I got food to share and even said that. There were no napkins or anything out tables were not very clean. Only saw roll of brown paper towels. I asked for forks/spoon something to share it with and napkins. She would grab 1 item at a time I asked for another napkin since there was two of us and she copped and attitude and said something about me to her co worker cooking in back. I didn't even want to get into it asking for salt. Seriously. It wasn't crazy busy and no reason for her to have such attitude. I didn't want to ask for salt. Maybe they are trying to be like LA, no flatware or napkins unless you ask.... o_0... but I got two straws in my pineapple margarita. Which was not good and does not include tajin or look like picture. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

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Should've paid attention to the low reviews on here. My boyfriend was craving fish tacos and this is conveniently nearby. I wish we would've chosen elsewhere. First, their soda machine seems to not have been changed out for a while. He got a Pepsi and immediately spit it out, I tried it and also immediately made a face. It was flat or dirty. We swapped it out for Mountain Dew and same thing, something tasted off. The fish tacos were nothing special which is sad since that's what they're known for. It was dry and tasteless. No flavor. I'd rather go to rubios. read more

You know sometimes you're at the mall and you just can't imagine eating there but then find yourself sitting outside a wahoos fish tacos enjoying some tacos. While not great, they're not bad, and as far as mall food goes, I'd say a solid bet over something like rhymes with peas rake. read more

Went to Wahoo's last night, 01/25/2021. Huge disappointment. Ordered steak Banzai burrito and 2 crispy chicken tacos. Took 34 minutes to get my order and what I got instead was three 1/2 X 2 inch pieces of meat in a bean/rice burrito and 2 soft shell fish tacos. Of course, I didn't know until I got home. Wahoo's just lost a customer. read more

I came in twice in a week simply because I really enjoyed the food and experience I received the first time. First time - got the Outer Reef burrito with carne asada. Paid $1 extra for sour cream and guac. I was impressed by the service from the counter person and the server. They were polite, friendly, accommodating, and patient (for undecided people). Even when I asked for a to-go box. And the food was delicious! Second time a few days later - tried the slaw burrito and asked for the fish this time. This was a to-go order. Again, good service. When I got home, sadly, it was not fish and has given me chicken. Boooo... Not a big fan of chicken. It was still good, but just disappointed. I'd still go back, but will stick with Outer Reef. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Outer Reef with carne asada, side of sour cream and guac. So yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Mr. Lee must live in a mansion or beachside resort with these ever-increasing prices. The foods ok and all, but with a basic taco at almost $5 (and it's really not that good), there really are so many other places to consider. I go here with my son and after a couple of burritos and maybe an order of fries, we're out almost $35. What the heck! read more

Sunday night at 9:10. Light up sign on the street says open and the hours posted on the door say they close at 10:00. Sometimes phone orders taken are so fast and orders aren't repeated. Maria hung up before I was done ordering. I wanted more food. read more

I like Wahoo's but this place was not run well. Saturday night busy and one guy behind the register even for takeout. Missed about 1/3 of my order. And then they were too busy to answer the phone. read more

I'm trying to eat healthy, and fell in love with the Wahoo salad with Salmon. I get the Wasabi dressing for a little kick. This is a nice location near my work. Service here is pretty fast, and the employees are very helpful. They are quick to clear the tables as people leave. Everything I saw being served looked delicious. This will probably be a place I will get food to go on my lunch break. read more

I've eaten at Wahoos many times. It has different flavor than your normal "Mexican" food. MY favorite is the Maui bowl (Teriyaki Steak, rice, and beans). I also enjoy the Bonzai Burrito as a WET burrito (I choose half green half red sauce). I love the onion rings. Love the fries. Love the cajun white beans. The ranch dressing doesn't taste handmade. Similar to Hidden Valley This location is Appropriately priced. Not over the top, and you get large portions! read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Banzai Wet Burrito, With Half red sauce, half green sauce :) - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

I have to give Wahoo's a 5 star! You can't beat the quality of food you get for the price. You also can't go into Wahoo's thinking you are going to get traditional mexican food. It is very much catered towards the California lifestyle of healthy eating. I've tried just about everything on the menu but I LOVE their blackened chicken tacos, maui bowl, onion rings, chips/salsa and most of all their white rice! I've consistently had good food at all their locations. You can also call them in advance so you can pick up food on your drive home. It's always ready in less than 10 minutes. Living in Hollywood now, I miss the convenience of having a wahoo's just down the street. I hope they open more locations up in the LA area. read more

What a great place this is. Yes it's a fast food joint, but it has great atmosphere and the food isn't half bad! Started by 4 dudes who were inspired by a trip to Encinada, they then opened a taco stand on a beach near Costa Mesa and the rest is history. The portions are huge and there a lots of selections, but they are famous for their fish tacos either in mild or spicy flavors. At lunch time this place packs enough of a crowd that you are not able to find a table to sit at. You order your food and it's brought out to your table. Will definitely check out the other locations. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California

Ya know.. I love Wahoos. I work in Costa Mesa -- which is the land of Wahoo's and eat at all the local ones often with nary a problem. However, I live in Tustin and have been to this Wahoos now several times and I just felt compelled to write a review about how the girls who work the counter here seriously need an attitude adjustment.. Every time I come in here they are snarky and/or act like they are too busy to take my order even though they are not too busy to be talking with each other and milling about. Even last year when I came in to buy tix for Doheny Days (and ordered dinner while I was there) they totally acted like I was bothering them. I've never had this experience at the other locations. I had a similar experience last week and finally decided I'm done going to this location anymore. I'm writing this review cuz I think Mr. Lam needs to check on whose minding the store here cuz something is seriously off with this particular location. I wish I'd jotted down names but I typically go in the evenings during mid-week so it appears to be the evening shift. The food (of course) is still terrific as it is as the other locations, but not so good that I'll tolerate bad service. :-\ read more

Wahoo!! Is it odd that the best thing on the menu is the onion rings? I usually order a banzai burrito with mushrooms, a vegan option for a non-vegan guy. It is not that this is spectacular, it is just that the other offerings are not really up my alley. Bu the onion rings are the bomb. They run monthly beer specials, so that is also a plus. read more

I always like too come too this wahoos cause its a realy friendly place the workers are realy polite in they ask u if are doing good or if we need anything.. in its also close too my work i recommend if u are in tustin area in they realy quick too bring u food too the table read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - The shrimp tacos are realy good here - Mexican Near Me - Tustin, California