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    Baja Fresh

    2.8 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food, Tex-Mex
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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

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    Pricing as of 10/23
    Tony F.

    Reasonable quick bite at a gas & restroom stop between LA and the Bay Area. Baja Fresh is a good option if you don't want burgers and gourmet steak (Harris across the freeway) Choice of meats, and tortillas. Generally tasty. However, I t's hard to give a 5-star with pre-cooked meats that's not very warm. I do like that the server gave us options to add exactly what we want and don't want on the tacos. Friendly and prompt service Ann's clean tables. Pictures contains current pricing as of 10/2023.

    a bowl of fresh vegetables and cheese
    Valerie K.

    We stopped here on our way to Palm Springs during Thanksgiving and that combined with COVID-19 meant a lot of things were closed, but it was nice to see a Baja Fresh off the freeway. This express location is much more limited compared to traditional locations. They have more of a Chipotle/Panda Express model where you build your own bowl/salad/tacos. They don't have standard menu items or things like shrimp. It's a good, somewhat healthy choice for the road though.

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    Ali O.

    If I could I would give this place 0 stars, The food is absolutely disgusting, the meat is dark and stale, the lettuce well... just look at the picture...

    Kylie F.

    The line is atrocious and takes forever. Food is not bad though, and can be customized! Highly recommend hitting that condiment bar hard! I had a salad bowl with rice, black beans, grilled veggies, and guacamole. Probably should have skipped the guacamole given that the meal cost me $11! Food was fine, kept me full for my drive, and was healthy enough. Don't forget that mango salsa from the condiment bar. Would I be back? Probably not. There are a lot of places to try on 101, but this wasn't too bad!

    Jim K.

    Brand new, just opened and still somewhat under construction. Thank goodness for Baja Fresh. I stop at this Fast Food and Gas Station exit all of the time. So glad to have good, healthy quick food that's not deep fried. Same exit as Harris Ranch where I5 meets CA198, West side of freeway. It's attached to the Valero Gas Station but a separate business with its own bathrooms. Chicken taco's with green salsa. Mmmmm.. Bookmark this and schedule a rest stop here when traveling through......

    Danny Z.

    The Friendliest staff I've ever come across. Freshly prepared food , I go out of my way to go to this Baja Fresh. Wat can I say I'm a sucker for excellent customer service and good food.

    Old wilted lettuce and veggies. I've had a lot of salad bowls with beans and rice and never have any of them looked or tasted so gross.

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    Food was good! Place was filthy. A little regular cleaning would make this place a good option on the way through.

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