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    Baja Haus

    3.8 (148 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Scallops!
    Paige N.

    Went to celebrate my father's birthday at Baja Haus last night! It's a Mexican restaurant with ocean style. The staff were so nice and professional, with great recommendations and phenomenal food! My dad loved, and so did the rest of the family! I had the scallops, which were delicious with pork belly and mushroom/Mexican corn roulade. Delish!

    Ceviche
    Tippy P.

    This restaurant is right by the lake. Prime location near the other restaurants we've dine at. Looks like they had a beach theme, with wood and pictures of the ocean. We chose the restaurant week option. Their guacamole was good and steak was delicious. It had some spicy sauce on top. We couldn't even eat the dessert but took them home. Service was great, our waitress checked in on us often.

    Scott F.

    We had heard about how great this place was and as a lover of Mexican it was game on. The decor and layout are very cool. The food, both temp and taste were disappointing. Flavorful meats and hot food were not a part of our journey that night and for Wayzata and a meal for 5 that is 125 for burritos and tacos we expect better. I would rank it lower but other yelp friends swear by it ....

    Grilled fish taco
    Rachael M.

    I had been wanting to go here forever & finally made the visit! What a cute and bright spot in Wayzata! The inside was actually a lot bigger than I imagined. We sat at the bar & actually had the owner as a bartender. He was super nice & informative. We got the Tequila Miso Wings first which were really yummy! They are baked & then fried & so delish!!! I wouldn't mind a little more meat, but they were super juicy! Sweet corn- this was tasty - it's made with Grilled corn, cotija cheese, mayo, traditional seasoning. It was nicely seasoned and I'd get it again. Brussel sprouts- Buffalo style, with cotija cheese, xoxo sauce & tortilla chips. These were unique and fun! Tacos- I got the Chicken Tinga & the bf got the Grilled fish. The chicken was nice, but I'd like if the tortilla was grilled. It was cold which gave a dry effect. They came with sides of rice & beans which were both good! Tres Leches- omg this was soft and moist. So delish!

    Chicken Mole Enchiladas
    Matt H.

    I've been wanting to come here since they opened. Loved the vibes and cocktails (margarita and matador both good), chips and queso/guac/salsa were ok. (Queso and salsa both very mild. Guac light on lime.) Biggest disappointment was the mole enchiladas. I'm a HUGE mole fan and had high hopes, but the mole was the wrong consistency (a thick paste instead of a sauce), didn't have much flavor and there wasn't enough of it to keep the chicken from being dry. Artfully presented but needs some more attention to the basics. I would come back and try some other dishes.

    Yuca fries and cheese curds
    Elijah W.

    Baja house is the perfect place for good Mexican food and a good vibe. It knocks any typical Mexican restaurant out of the water in terms of food, service, and ambiance. I'd definitely try to be there for happy hour to get the yuca fries and cheese curds. Our server was also great but I didn't catch his name otherwise I'd definitely give him a shoutout.

    Niman Ranch Ribeye
    Kayer V.

    Went here for Restaurant Week Feb 2022. My sister raves about their Niman Ranch Ribeye that she can't get off her mind. We decided with a condensed menu we can try all the favorites. My husband had the Niman Ranch Ribeye and I had the Divers Scallops. I got to taste a little from everyone's dishes as well. It came as a 3 course meal, I had the Caesar Salad which had the perfect amount of dressing, and not overpowering. My husband had the ceviche which was sour and sweet. The Ribeye was perfectly cooked and it melted in my mouth. I'd recommend eating and dipping it with all the sauces on your plate. The scallops were sweet and savory. My type of seafood. I can't wait to go back

    Emilee J.

    Phone never eats first here. My first experience was incredible, my second was a bit off but understandably since you never get that good of a thing twice. The corn as always met up to expectations, however the service lacked. For your top experience, I highly recommend sitting inside where a waiter will regularly check in. We had a long wait even though it wasn't a busy night, but otherwise the food was pretty dang good and I'd still return out of respect for that. Tacos are always the way to go and don't forget a marg.

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    Awesome food, ownership and service!!!! Each time is a great experience and an awesome meeting place for myself and friends!

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    Awesome atmosphere-fun, uplifting, colorful! Food is delicious and drink menu is so fun! Can't go wrong with one of the many margaritas!

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    New owners have changed recipes on the menu. We used to be regulars, but not sure we will be back.

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    I wanted to like this place, I really did. But unless they get a different chef in the kitchen,…read morethis place is not going to make it.... Let's start with the positives! The location! Very close to the lake(walking distance) There is a free parking ramp right behind the building. The decor of this place is cute! The details seem like they were well thought out! It feels upscale and cozy! I saw a video of this place and that was what originally drew me in! The seating here is also comfortable and not over crowded. Our server was ok. I saw so many raves about the "amazing service." She did refill our water glasses, which was good because I needed it with the salty steak! Obviously the most important piece is the food. We started with the popovers. The taste was fine but the texture was almost over done. The honey butter was lacking honey flavor. Cinnamon would have really elevated the butter! I got the steak frites and my sister got the spaghetti. My fries were average. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium all the way through! I was impressed. However, it was drowning in a VERY salty sauce! I had push a lot of it off. This should be served on the side, not covering the whole steak. My sister got the spaghetti, which our waitress explained was not a regular spaghetti. I feel she has probably had to do that multiple times and honestly, it should just be renamed. It's confusing for the customer. My sister did say she enjoyed the dish and that the shrimp was ere done well. For dessert I got "Aunties iced latte" which is their version of like an espresso martini. It was just ok. Would not get again. We got the carrot cake which was good!! But then they ruined it by putting fake whipped cream.... This is supposed to be a higher end restaurant and that made the dessert feel so cheap. We also got the creme brûlée. DO NOT ORDER THAT! It is an absolute waste of money! The sugar top was so thick we couldn't eat it! The dessert had the consistency of scrambled eggs, not a smooth custard. The taste seemed ok, but whoever made this does not know what they are doing! Overall, the food was not memorable and a lot of it was done poorly. There are definitely better restaurants in the area.

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