Back in the early 2000's I lived near a Baja Fresh and ate there often. Over the years they have slowly vanished with only a few still existing here and there. A friend suggested we should meet for a late lunch at this one. It was like walking into my past, the interior looked exactly like I remembered the one I frequented long ago. This one was exceptionally clean and the woman at the counter was welcoming with a sweet smile. I ordered carnitas quesadillas and a fountain drink. She handed me a bag of chips to crunch on while I waited for my food. The salsa bar was immaculate and well stocked with excellent choices. Five minutes later I received my food at the counter. The cheesy quesadillas came with some sour cream and guacamole. The pork was rather sparse; I mostly tasted cheese. There were four quesadillas and by the time I got to number four I had honestly gotten a bit bored with them even though they were good. I'd probably order something else if I were to return. Prices were pretty good and it was nice to experience a Baja Fresh again after many years. 3.5 stars read more

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I had a $10 birthday reward as a rewards member which was awesome, so decided to pig out! Hubby ordered the steak burrito, enchilada style; I ordered a shrimp taco and tried a Baja bowl from their new blackened citrus menu. The cashier was pleasant and helpful. Our order was prepared fairly quickly and we picked up at the counter. The burrito was a good size, and chock full of steak. The cheese could have been a little "meltier" and had some more sauce but hubby liked it. The cheesy tortilla chips side was fun. He appreciated that it came in a nice carry out style tray for easy eating. However, he thought it odd that when he asked for a cover to take the leftovers home they did not have one! Only foil to cover it. The hit for us is always that Baja salsa... such a great flavor and kick. The green stuff though at the salsa bar was dry and had no flavor. Would have loved some fresh cilantro and onion! My taco was very tasty; lots of "stuff" in it and shrimp was cooked nicely. I was not a fan of the Baja bowl, though. Way too heavy on the saucy black beans, for me; they really took over the entree. I would have liked more veggies. The piece of blackened fish was thin and therefore very dry and burnt tasting. I will probably stick to the tacos and quesadillas in the future! read more

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This was my first time having Baja Fresh reminds me of you know your typical quick eatery spot. The space is very clean, plenty of seating, and plenty of parking outside. Great Plaza. Staff was really nice, very welcoming. I asked for their opinion, they were happy to give it. She says their chicken is top choice but I was in the mood for something non-chicken because I eat chicken all the time so I asked her about the steak and shrimp. She recommended the shrimp, she explained the shrimps are on the smaller side but they give you about 12. That's not a bad deal because that's 12 bites. Their salsa bar is self serve, it has six selections which is more than most. There was 2 hot versions, 2 medium, 2 milds green and a mango salsa. Which I tasted and it was really good so I got 3 cups of that to go. Food came out pretty quickly only waited about like four or five minutes. It's very hot and Baja Fresh haha it was actually pretty good the shrimp had good flavor. Well seasoned overall good rice bowl. read more

Baja Fresh - Shrimp Baja Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

7/17/24 Just like Kim R--had a gift card I was saving for years that I wanted to redeem, Hubby & I were on our way down south into the OC It was just me and the chickens (okay not literally, but 1 customer) when I stopped by on a Wednesday at 3 pm. I ordered a shrimp Baja Ultimo Burrito . The young lady at the cashier was friendly. I made my way to the salsa bar & picked 4 containers of the sauces. Within a few minutes my burrito was ready. No muss no fuss. The place is clean & tidy. The burrito is Hubby's but I took a bite & it was pretty good. I wish there's a Baja Fresh near us because I really love the Baja Ensalada shrimp. There was one at the Lakewood location years ago that's long been closed. Oh well... read more

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Walked in for lunch and it was packed!! It's a big space and they have a salsa bar to the left of the counter. The people working seemed extremely busy, but still said hello with a smile and let me know I would be helped soon. I ordered a steak and shrimp fajita and it was bomb! Loved every bite and it came with a lot of food! Thanks Baja Fresh! I'll be back! read more

Baja Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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TL;DR - very solid mexican food, basic and clean definitely a good selection on the menu, nice salsa bar, and overall average inside (lots of seating!) - their burritos are definitely good the staff is typically nice, but can sometimes be a bit rude (depends on the day i guess) read more

Baja Fresh - Chicken Baja Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Stopped by the Baja Fresh in Seal Beach for a quick bite and ordered the SF Crispy Wahoo Taco ($5.49). The service was friendly and the place was clean, but the food itself was just... okay. The taco was decent but nothing memorable--good enough for a quick meal, but the flavor didn't really stand out the way I was hoping. For almost six bucks before tax, I expected something a little fresher or more substantial. Overall, it's a convenient spot if you're in the area and want something fast, but it's pretty average compared to other Baja Fresh locations I've been to. Might stop by again for convenience, but not something I'd go out of my way for. read more

Always love their Shrimp Baja burrito. For this visit, they have a limited special for $10 with a drink. Ordered the carnitas burrito and requested no beans. The side didn't include beans but they had them inside the burrito. They're fast and the place is clean. read more

Baja Fresh - Baja burrito bundle - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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I miss the old Baja fresh in Torrance. I was surprised to find this one while in the area for a basketball tournament. This place does a decent job and tastes a lot like I remember. The old one in Torrance had started cutting costs after they changed owners but this one tasted like how it used to be. The baja salsa was good and the pico de gallo was solid. The steak was tender and flavorful. Even the guacamole tasted fresh. I would not hesitate to come back if in the area and feeling nostalgic. Solid burrito. read more

Baja Fresh - Baja steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

I'm afraid I only ever order one thing here, a Baja burrito with grilled fish, which is absolutely delicious and also super healthy (or so I tell myself! lol). They also always include a bag of fresh corn tortilla chips with the order, which makes it less healthy & more indulgent --unless I palm them off on someone else! I complete my visit with a trip to the condiments bar where I fill tiny plastic tubs with fresh pico de gallo, cilantro, and lime wedges. read more

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I haven't been here in YEARS. I used to frequent here often, especially when there was a location right across the street from my house. I'm not even sure how many are left these days as they seem few and far between... I digress. I had a gift card in my purse so I decided to stop in today. I would ALWAYS get a Baja Burrito with chicken but decided to change it up and get shrimp today. I am happy to say that the food was still good like I remembered! I love shrimp and the burrito was tasty with it but I think I prefer it with chicken (maybe because that's what I was used to). I won't hesitate to eat here again. :) read more

The people who work here are always the sweetest and accommodating. Brought my mom here for an impromptu dinner after shopping nearby. I asked about the new stacked enchiladas which came with white sauce but mom likes red. Erika was super helpful and the food was really good and fresh. read more

First time to this Baja Fresh. I had numerous modifications and they got each one of them correct, which included easy cheese on the enchiladas and no oil on the tortillas for the chicken tacos. Chicken was nicely grilled with no mystery meat! Chips and salsa were outstanding, particularly the black salsa! read more

Baja Fresh - Limited Time Street tacos. I got all three of the tacos with chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Tried the new steak bowl at Downey Promenade...The portion was extremely small and OVERPRICED. $19.50 for a tiny bowl plus they charged an extra $1.50 for brown rice. This is a "one and done " for me. Everyone, avoid and save your money. In addition, service was poor; lady taking my order looked angry, as if she was working for free. I completely understand why most Baja Fresh locations have closed. read more

The $10 baja bundles are a decent deal in today's economy. They should stay on the menu permanently. I still think Rubio's is better (there's one in Stanton not too far from here and there was a Rubio's across the street) and it sucks that both chains are dying. read more

The service here is really bad i paid $11.89 plus a dollar for sour cream for one burrito A BEAN AND CHEESE BURRITO mind you. and they gave it to me, first of all the woman who took my order (Catalina R.) gave terrible attitude and customer service. no smile and it seemed as if she was doing US a service by even taking the time to take our order and she's been here every single time we've come and they weren't very kind when i got my burrito and the beans and the tortilla were cold and the cheese wasn't melted, not what i expected for TWELVE DOLLARS. This is the second time we have come here and the burritos are like that tortilla tasted fresh out of the bag as if it weren't cooked. We gave the burrito(s) back and mind you we bought two of these and they both came out the same and within 2 minutes after we ordered. The whole entire crew looked at us like we were crazy for getting cold food when they weren't busy it's 1pm during the day i don't know what else they had to do that we were SUCH an inconvenience to them. Food is great as always after they remade it but service was literally shit and it makes me not want to ever come back but this is the only baja fresh closest to me which is 20 minutes away. very displeased. read more

Another great attentive take out service (we did it twice since we lost ours back home). Very friendly service quick service and high quality food. Very convenient to the hotel we are staying at for a quick walk and pick up. Their food tastes fresh and great each time very consistent. Had a hiccup on one order hut offered some freebies with the order as an apology. I miss Baja Fresh their mango salsa is so good I can drink it! read more

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I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars because it's not the greatest in food but it's still good. I had an awesome cashier. Her name is Katelyn Q. I want to give her a shoutout because she was AMAZING!! Girl, please keep doing what you're doing!! Love your enthusiasm and fantastic customer service! I'm actually here right now writing this review. Katelyn must be off shift because I don't see her after getting out of the restroom waiting for my order to be ready. Ordered a side of pork carnitas and an a la carte birria taco which ended up not coming with consumé dip. Weird!! How is this truly a birria taco?! I thought they forgot it but turns out when you buy a la carte, you get partial birria experience!? Lol you should tell customers that it doesn't come with consumé dip and ask if they want to order it or get the combo so they can have the full birria experience! Booooo Anyway, Katelyn is still awesomeee. She offered me cup of water before I could ask and chips! Thanks for your sweetness! The place is clean and organized. Plenty of parking. They take contactless payment. Just they did a no no on no consumé for birria taco. I cannot let that go! Haha read more

Baja Fresh - Side of pork carnitas and a la carte birria taco. It did not come with consumé!! Lame. - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Food is always good. Love the salsa bar. Friendly service. Clean quick fast casual place .

I went to Baja Fresh last night and had the worst experience. The costumer service was horrible. The girl who took our order had the worst attitude and was so rude. She constantly looked me up and down but wouldn't look at me when I talked to her. Catalina R. treated me with so much disrespect. Also the food was flavorless and I have never tasted such disgusting food. Also the salsa bar was very dirty and there was salsa everywhere. Additionally, I told her that something was missing from the order and she tried to start an argument with me. She clearly wasn't trained right because what happened to the phrase "The costumer is always right." I even woke up with food poisoning this morning. I advise people to never go here. If I could give this place 0 stars I definitely would. Thank you for reading this review. Have a nice day. read more

When I went Baja Fresh, I was greeted by a bright and sunny smile from the cashier. She was happy to be there and she was very friendly and helpful. It was only her and the cook working there, but the service was impeccable. I had the shrimp deluxe burrito and it was incredible. I really liked all of their mild and medium salsas. My food arrived quickly and it was delicious. It was probably one of the best burritos I've had. The restaurant is very clean and well lit. The doors were open so there was a nice breeze going through the room. Overall it was a very wonderful dining experience. read more

Baja Fresh - Shrimp burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

We dined in but our part of our food sat out on the counter before the cashier called our number. So we were left with soggy cold nachos. Then everyone else that walked in after us was served their food first. Weak service, no wonder so many locations have gone out of business! read more

I honestly don't know why all the bad reviews. I practically lived off of Baja Fresh during my teen years lol. I always preferred it over chipotle. This location is really clean, and I love the salsa bar and how fresh it tastes. I ordered two burritos, one with pinto beans and one with black beans. They even put a sticker on the one burrito so I knew which one was which instead of it being a guessing game read more

Baja Fresh - two plates of tacos and chips - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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Online on their website it said I could pick up my order until 3:45, I ordered around 2:45, went to pick it up and they were closed with a sign saying they closed at 2:30. They took my money and were close. I knew this place has always been a joke but thought I would give it another try. Bad decision obviously. Poorly ran business - you should update your website to not accept orders when you are closed and falsely state when you can pick up orders. read more

I just had a bad experience at Baja Fresh in Seal Beach and it will be the last time I order from them. I ordered a carnitas burrito for $14+ Saturday night. Instead, when I got home and went to eat it, I discovered I received a potato burrito with peppers and other unidentifiable ingredients. I didn't notice right away, as I waited 30 minutes ter arriving home to eat. When I called, I was told I could pick up a replacement, but it was too late by then to drive all the way back to get the one I ordered. read more

Baja Fresh - Not a carnitas burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Called in an order... The girl on the phone (her name sounds like Esamir) hung up the phone (not by accident)....... The manager Adolfo took the order when we called back. Clearly that was our mistake. The same person handed me the food... I get that we all have bad days sometimes but maybe that's not the best day to be at the phone and register and maybe her manager should have replaced her at least temporary to give her a break. She was rushed (I was the only customer in the store) made no eye contact, practically threw change at me and the picture shows all the onions that were on the bowl that was supposed to have no onions. This was definitely not a good day for them. It should've been the manager who handed me the food with an apology and should've made sure the order was done correctly before we picked up. read more

Baja Fresh - Receipt and food - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Food was fair. Not much flavor. Cost of food was too high and not worth the price of the food. Service was very good. Because it is a chain restaurant the price will not change. Won't go back as the cost is too high for the products. read more

Have not been in a Baja Fresh in a long time, so I thought of eating here.....BAD DECISION! Ordered the shrimp quesadilla & Baja burrito. Quesadilla was nothing more than a heap of cheap oily cheese & the Baja burrito was empty and tasted less satisfying!!! What happens to this place :( Save your $$$$ ......EAT AT HOME!! By the way, cost me $32.50 & an upset stomach read more

I've always enjoyed Baja Fresh, I can't think of a time that their food has ever let me down. I've been to this Seal Beach location several times and it is always very consistent and staff is always super friendly. Our food is always fresh and fast. The staff isnt over the top go out of their way - but they are nice and I haven't had a negative experience with any of them. They seem like they are always doing the least amount possible just to get through the day. The place has always been clean when I've gone, so at least they are cleaning and doing what hey are asked. read more

Baja Fresh - Shrimp baja bowl - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

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I had a Baja steak burrito today. It is not the same as what I remember of this place. The steak was extremely dry, not juicy like how steak should be. They are usually juicy and tender. I was very disappointed. read more

This was the only food I ate today, about 30 minutes after eating I felt like something wasn't right. A few more hours later I'm dealing with all the symptoms that come along with food poisoning. I won't get into specifics but let's just say it's pretty brutal. Something was mishandled with dirty hands or the food was not kept at a safe temperature before being cooked because I'm dealing with extreme food poisoning symptoms. Do not eat here for your own health and safety. read more

Second time here and it was a night and day difference. Carnitas burrito with roasted vegetables was excellent. Service was on point and received order much quicker this time around. read more

It would seemed that Baja "Fresh" is not so fresh anymore. Salsa bar looked messy and unattended. The signature salsa Baja had too many bits of diced tomato. It looks like they switched to a smaller dice size than previous, so now there many more pieces of unfresh tomatoes in everything. Chicken tacos were okay, the lime that accompanied them was way passed spoiled. Tortilla soup had a strange aftertaste which I can't put my finger on. As I sit here and write this they are mopping the door with a nasty chemical which smells like chlorine, so gotta go. read more

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Love this place, needs more locations. Roasted salsa is amazing and love the nacho burrito.

Thank you so much to Adolfo (at Baja Fresh) for supporting the local Youth Center for our annual Christmas Tree Lot Raffle Fundraiser. It is thanks to generous sponsors in our community, like YOU, that we are able to achieve our fundraising goals and serve more children. The food is amazing - the restaurant is clean - and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. I'll definitely be bringing my family here for dinner, soon! read more

I tried the chilli lime shrimp salad and it was great, but the star of the show for me was the churro! read more

Baja Fresh - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

Have been coming to this spot for a couple of years. Service and food has always been great until today. I was drinking my soda from their plastic cups and I opened it to release some air from the cup and I see this at the bottom? Moldy cups read more

Baja Fresh - Mold in cup - Mexican Near Me - Seal Beach, California

I wish their more Baja Fresh locations closer to me. But unfortunately that's not the case for me. It's either the location in Monrovia or this one here in Seal Beach. But my reason for leaving this review Is when you travel from Whittier to Seal Beach making that 30 minute commute craving your favorite salad and knowing what your taste buds are expecting. But nothing is worse than when you order your favorite salad only to be disappointed when you learn they switched up their classic awesome vinaigrette salad dressing to some cheap sweet Italian dressing in a gallon jug that tastes like that awful Wish Bone Italian dressing Then when I question it and say this is not the same dressing the guy tells me they changed it some time ago. I was like WTH!! I came here specifically for this salad because it's the dressing that makes it taste so good. Then he proceeded to tell me the reason for the change. I don't agree with the reason! If I'm willing to spend almost $15 for a salad on top of my time and gas. It's just goes to show what I like and have no problem paying for it ... PROVIDED I'm getting what's expected. Corners shouldn't be cut to save a few bucks on salad dressing. With that being said.. looks like I only have 1 location to visit that's not going to cut corners to save a few bucks. read more

Chicken Quesadillas and guacamole are the best! The staff is nice. The restaurant is clean. There are lots of tables to sit and eat.

Great customer service by cashier I believe his name is Antonio. Came in with family and had great attitude. Delicious food :) and chips were great! read more