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    Baqba Mexican Grill

    4.4 (63 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Maestra V.

    Geira greeted us upon entering and asked if this was our first time here. She was very pleasant and polite! We were offered samples and really enjoyed the flavor of the steak arrechera. This location is very clean so we will definitely be returning with more friends and family! The servers are quick and there are many people preparing food. We almost turned away when we saw a long line. I am glad we stayed!

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    Vince N.

    Baqba Mexican Grill just opened here in Montclair, and its a hit! Constantly busy for great reason! Humongous portions with a great taste that doesn't dip because of the amount of foot traffic. Inside, there's an ample amount of seating for dining in. There's also music playing and cool designs all over the wall. The service is awesome as well! I don't know how they wrap these burritos.... they're huge. Overall, I'd rate it a 9/10, definitely my go-to after the gym now!

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    Robert S.

    Mixed burrito, steak and pastor. Meat lacks flavor. Tortilla was very thin and elastic. Huge portion but lacked flavor throughout. Wife got a salad bowl, very little lettuce. Same feedback, lacked flavor. Chipotle will be just fine. Less portion but flavor and quality is there. Good marketing hype, poor execution.

    Christopher D.

    This place blows chipotle out of the water! I literally crave this burrito the day after I finish. My wife picked up the food and it was chaos and service was not that good but it's a new place with new staff. They will get better. I can't wait to come back again. Best burrito/bowl ever and I'm telling all my friends to come. It's a great place but background music is too loud couldn't hear my wife. Their social media page is great though. Come here you won't regret it.

    Watkins L.

    Wow ! Glad to see this place now opened, a lot closer then the Rialto location! They have a lot of staff, and it seems like they are still getting used to everything since I ordered a kids meal, and found out myself that it does come with chips and a drink. Overall the kids burrito was quite good, as you get to put what you want and not get limited items unlike some other places (not gonna name). I got the most ordered steak ara, and it was actually quite good. Just like what other people are saying the food does taste quite authentic, and man the portions they put in like the meat is definitely a huge bonus. Place is completely new and looks clean. Glad to see that this place is opened now and look forward to trying other things on the menu. Until next time!

    Tyler H.

    So my buddy and I stopped by this spot ladt night and it was pretty busy for being 10pm. The restaurant seemed clean inside and a decent amount of seating. The ingredients looked fresh and the employees were helpful. I got the Steak Arrachera and they gave a pretty good portion of meat which I liked. The bowl was delicious and I'd recommend this spot!

    Jimmy J.

    Ambiance was great and thank you for the samples cory she did good in explaining it First time here looking forward to it

    Sarah D.

    WOW WOW WOW!!! we have been seeing this place on instagram and decided to give it a try! the flavor and portions are perfect !!! room for improvement would be speed of service. There is an abundance of workers but the line was stuck for quite some time. REGARDLESS!!! it was amazing and I will be back!

    Raymond G.

    5/2/26 Baqba Mexican Grill Montclair, CA...Came here today with one hours notice on an IG post I came across for the grand opening. Stood in line about an hour. Was given a couple bottles of Niagra water and samples of Asada and Al Pastor meats. Leslie and Valeria were great servers outside while in the lines! Once inside I ordered 2 giant Asada burritos and a big glass bottle of Coke to-go. The Asada here is so tasty! I also put black beans. White rice, cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, and green salsa! So yummy! All the other workers I came in contact with were so nice! The prices are slightly higher than normal burritos from just anywhere, however, they give you so much items in each burrito!!! Being new, place was very clean and vibrant for the opening! Loved the DJ! Music played reminded me of a few songs from my grade school and high school years! A must try!!!

    Rob S.

    I eat regularly at the Rialto location and wanted to support the amazing family of owners for Montclair's grand opening. The line was off the hook but moved quickly and efficiently. Best part (other than the food), was the warm welcome by the whole staff and how nicely everyone was treated from start to finish. Of course the food is still plentiful and awesome, everybody talks about the portion sizes but I think they have some of best Guacamole in the valley along with the pressed corn tortillas.

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    Maria F.

    What is that line for, will let me tell you, it's a new spot, where the tortillas are made fresh in front of you, you can see the meat that's being freshly craved, were your order a burrito(like me) or a bowl, they make it right front of you. The staff was friendly, polite and I felt had the right peace, I don't feel rushed to pick my food and was able to ask about the different sauces, and sides. The place is very clean inside and outside and not too nosy on the inside if you would like to eat there. Now we waited in line starting outside for about 20 mins, but this line wasn't too bad and for me it was worth it my burrito was packed with chicken. Thank you to staff that made my dinner tonight sorry I don't get your names, but I enjoyed the experience of it all.

    Yeimi C.

    I was so excited to finally get the viral baqba bowl. While the service was amazing and the food (from what I tasted) was tasty, after working on my bowl I came across what I thought was a very over cooked black bean. Until further inspection I realized it was not a black bean but a roach. It seems like it was boiled with the black beans. Again, very disappointing since this place was a vibe.

    He likes it wet.
    Mrs. D.

    Baqba Mexican Grill was recommended to me by my son.My husband and I came in, to try a burrito one with el pastor meat in a freshly made thin flour tortilla with any Fresh toppings you want, beans ,rice ,lettuce different salsas, guacamole...the other was a wet burrito the sauce for the wet burrito was so tasty good, no spice just good flavor. The burritos are giant. The staff is nice and courteous. Thank you Baqba,I reccomend you come and try!

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    Frida is very nice and friendly, very welcoming store!the food is good and line goes fast

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    Food & service is great! Cory is super sweet & helpful as well as the rest of the staff, super helpful.

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    Korie was fabulous gotta hire more like her!!! The food was fantastic I will be back!!!

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    Great service ! Food was great and so were the workers. The hospitality was great as well. Definitely will be back

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    I got the Steak Arrachera and they gave a pretty good portion of meat which I liked.

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