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I finally got the chance to try Baqba this past weekend. I would say the way they post on Instagram does not live up to the hype. The portions are great and there is a variety of unlimited toppings you can add to your bowl, burritos, and tacos, but I think the rice is too salty for my liking, and it ruined my bowl. I really like how I was offered a sample of their pastor and baqba steak before ordering my choice of meat. I chose the baqba steak, which is their most popular protein, but the pastor was also juicy and delicious. I must say they are extremely generous with the meat. I was looking for my rice and beans as it was all covered by meat. All of their tortillas are fresh and handmade. I ordered a side of the corn tortilla for $1 and it was worth it. Guacamole is extra, but they were generous with the portion. I tried all 3 of their salsas, but none were as spicy as I'd like it to be. The best salsa out of the 3 was the chipotle one. Staff is friendly, but they really take their time helping customers. There was one person starting the order, one person helping with the proteins, one helping with toppings, and one at the check-out. Overall, I think I had high expectations for this place, but I do want to give them another try and maybe try their other protein choices. Branch out to the 818 area so I do not have to drive so far, please!!
Baqba is such a great competitor in the fast-casual Mexican food scene! Everything tastes so fresh, from the fresh meat to the freshly made tortillas. The portions are also super generous you get plenty of rice and protein, plus so many topping options! And the guacamole was SO fresh! Even the tacos were huge and packed with ingredients. Every bite tasted fresh and flavorful. IG: socalhkfoodies
Stopped by again and loved how the quality was the same. I was worried that it may have changed. Still clean inside. The staff here are really nice, and like I mentioned before they don't skimp out in the protein. I tried the burrito this time and it was over 2 lb! I could not believe how big the thing was, I could not finish it, only half. That is actually good for me because then I can have it again another day. Like I mentioned quality was the same just as before when they opened, I hope they will keep this up! Good to see them also just open in Pomona. The people closer to the West don't have to drive as far to Montclair. Will be back soon!
One thing about this place is they give you huge portions the service is good but the food lacks flavor the chicken was dry and needs seasoning and it was 94 degrees today and it's no ac blowing in here I'm not big on more I would rather have just enough with flavor than more and flavorless and bland...
I've seen this on YouTube so I decided to try them. Arrived midday and maybe 4 customers were in line, so it went pretty quick. I ordered the el pastor burrito with pinto beans and brown rice. Added fajita veggies and mild salsa. The burrito was very tasty and so huge! I have to say, the person in front of me didn't like the tortilla the girl toasted, so I asked for it, I found no problem with the tortilla. I will definitely be back to try the Baqba steak.
Emily girl!!! If it weren't for Emily this experience would've have been as great as it was. From the gecko the greetings, the experience, the food, the whole restaurant was fantastic. I give it 100/100. Emily made sure to explain and answer every question we had. She advised us that we could sample the meats and she took the extra step and even brought us a little taste of the baqba steak. So much flavor, so tender. Cooked to perfection. I was sold from when she said "it just has a different seasoning, more flavor". I got the bowl with white rice, black beans, baqba meat, corn, cheese, sour cream, and the green sauce they have. AMAZING! Chefs kiss forsure. The portion was perfect, and I was definitely satisfied with every bite. My hubby got the same but chicken and he downed the whole bowl. We even ordered my toddler a mini burrito and upon ordering we noticed the flour tortillas were made there! Again, delicious. Nothing beats this place. This is a good drive for us, but it's worth every mile. The restaurant itself is so clean. Emily was cleaning the entire time we were there. She even mopped. If felt like a real mom and pop place forsure. Thank you Emily for the best experience here, and thank you to all of the staff who helped us and made our experience one for the books. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK SOON!
I got a Baqba Steak burrito with guacamole and a mixed cheese quesadilla with half Baqba Steak and half chicken. I also got two sides of sauce, honey habanero and cilantro. Service was quick. The staff was super friendly. The portions are huge. Everything I had was super delicious. The meat was high quality and well seasoned, and both of the sauces made my burrito and quesadilla even better. Overall, it was a delicious meal, and I'll definitely be coming back!
One of my coworkers suggested I try Baqba in Rialto and I was almost about to make the trip (because was RAVING about how delicious and how GENEROUS the portions are). Little did I know, I was happily surprised when I saw they opened on closer to me in Montclair! Being yelp elite - I always take a quick look at the reviews and I did see that this place usually has a wait (FOR GOOD REASON BY THE WAY); so, I decided to place and online order! When arriving, our order was being wrapped and ready to go - quick & painless (I was pleased!) I decided to order the steak arrachera bowl & it did NOT disappoint! The meat was tender and they were VERY generous with the portions! I was able to eat it was 3 meals haha! After trying this, I'm never going back to chipotle again. Baqba is extremely authentic and worth the hype! I'll definitely be back! Pro tip - the cilantro crema was DELISH!!
Baqba is decent overall. The food is good, and the portions are definitely bigger than what you usually get at Chipotle but the prices are also higher. Once you compare it to ordering double meat at Chipotle, you're getting about the same amount of food for roughly the same price.. Wouldn't exactly call it a hidden value play. The staff was friendly and the service was fine, but the restaurant itself was HOT. Sitting inside felt less like eating lunch and more like being placed in a terrarium. I would highly recommend getting your food to go. Overall, the food was good, but nothing really stood out as being above average. It's worth trying if you're nearby and want a filling meal, but between the pricing and the indoor reptile habitat, it's probably not somewhere I'd go out of my way for.
The flavors of the meat was top tier, the chips were even better. I could actually stop in just for the chips and guacamole as a snack at any point... For some reason the rice was lacking and I even ordered less for the fact that that's been a general consensus. I liked the level of heat and flavor from the red salsa as well as the choices. Tortillas fresh pressed also could be cooked slightly more but that are goooooooood. My expectations may have been too high which is the reason for the rating... a little bit of fixing for the white rice, flavor on the beans and I hope for real pina for the food would top it off. Servers were friendly, inside was bright and lively. New spot so always packed and busy with a line at any given time.
So incredible that they're expanding and rightfully so. I just hope they're able to maintain the same quality control and customer service. But as it stands, Baqba is basically the authentic Chipotle, except every aspect is bigger and better!!! The portions here are easily double the amount and the quality never feels sacrificed. Customer service is top tier too. We came on Memorial Day and there was a sizable line but it moved relatively quickly. They were even handing out meat samples and water while people waited which was such a nice touch. The steak arrachera is my favorite and their fresh flour tortillas are absolutely top tier. This specific location is also super clean with plenty of indoor seating and some outdoor seating as well. This is definitely the IE's pride and joy right now.
4.5 stars! Finally got to try this place since there was, for once, no line. As soo. As you come in, you get the chorus of "welcome" by the friendly staff. For me, sometimes that can be too much. The set up is meant to build your own bowl or burrito. I decided to go for a bowl and my friend got a burrito. The guy warming the tortillas recommend the arrachera or al pastor. I went with 1/2 & 1/2. I really enjoyed the arrachera meat. It was seaoned well. Did not really care for the al pastor. It had too much of the clove or cinnamon taste for me and a little sweet. This place does not play when it comes to the portion size. Everything is huge. They have various sauces to choose from, but not knowing the spice levels, I went with medium (which was pretty mild imo). I also got some of their cilantro salsa and a side of spicy. The spicy has a nice kick, without being too spicy and has a decent flavor overall. I also liked the cilantro salsa. I would recommend trying this place out if you're in the area.
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!
23 days ago
14 hours ago
BAQBA is still one of my favorite spots when I'm craving something similar to Chipotle, but with better portions and more variety! Today I tried their tacos for the first time. They were good, but honestly, I think I prefer their bowls or burritos more. I feel like you get more of the flavors and toppings in those, and they're definitely more filling. The portions here are probably one of my favorite things about BAQBA. They don't skimp on the food, especially for the price, so you actually feel like you're getting your money's worth. The meat selection is also really good, and everything I've tried has been flavorful. Another big plus is that they make their tortillas fresh, right there when you order. You can actually watch them making them, which is such a nice touch and makes the experience feel a little more special than your typical fast-casual spot. Service has always been good whenever I've gone, although it can definitely get busy. Overall, I'd still recommend BAQBA, especially if you're looking for a Chipotle alternative with generous portions. For me, though, I'll be sticking with the bowls or burritos over the tacos! read more
8 days ago
BAQBA is honestly better than Chipotle! If you're looking for a Chipotle dupe that doesn't skimp on portions and actually feels worth the price you're paying, BAQBA is the place to go. They have a great selection of meats, and everything I've tried has been really good. The service is also great, although this place can get SUPER busy, especially during peak times. But the best part has to be their tortillas--they make them from scratch, literally right on the spot! You can actually watch them being made, and having a fresh tortilla with your meal makes such a difference. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Montclair and craving a good, filling Mexican-style bowl or burrito! read more
1 month ago
I finally got the chance to try Baqba this past weekend. I would say the way they post on Instagram does not live up to the hype. The portions are great and there is a variety of unlimited toppings you can add to your bowl, burritos, and tacos, but I think the rice is too salty for my liking, and it ruined my bowl. I really like how I was offered a sample of their pastor and baqba steak before ordering my choice of meat. I chose the baqba steak, which is their most popular protein, but the pastor was also juicy and delicious. I must say they are extremely generous with the meat. I was looking for my rice and beans as it was all covered by meat. All of their tortillas are fresh and handmade. I ordered a side of the corn tortilla for $1 and it was worth it. Guacamole is extra, but they were generous with the portion. I tried all 3 of their salsas, but none were as spicy as I'd like it to be. The best salsa out of the 3 was the chipotle one. Staff is friendly, but they really take their time helping customers. There was one person starting the order, one person helping with the proteins, one helping with toppings, and one at the check-out. Overall, I think I had high expectations for this place, but I do want to give them another try and maybe try their other protein choices. Branch out to the 818 area so I do not have to drive so far, please!! read more
Baqba is such a great competitor in the fast-casual Mexican food scene! Everything tastes so fresh, from the fresh meat to the freshly made tortillas. The portions are also super generous you get plenty of rice and protein, plus so many topping options! And the guacamole was SO fresh! Even the tacos were huge and packed with ingredients. Every bite tasted fresh and flavorful. IG: socalhkfoodies read more
2 months ago
Stopped by again and loved how the quality was the same. I was worried that it may have changed. Still clean inside. The staff here are really nice, and like I mentioned before they don't skimp out in the protein. I tried the burrito this time and it was over 2 lb! I could not believe how big the thing was, I could not finish it, only half. That is actually good for me because then I can have it again another day. Like I mentioned quality was the same just as before when they opened, I hope they will keep this up! Good to see them also just open in Pomona. The people closer to the West don't have to drive as far to Montclair. Will be back soon! read more
One thing about this place is they give you huge portions the service is good but the food lacks flavor the chicken was dry and needs seasoning and it was 94 degrees today and it's no ac blowing in here I'm not big on more I would rather have just enough with flavor than more and flavorless and bland... read more
1 month ago
I've seen this on YouTube so I decided to try them. Arrived midday and maybe 4 customers were in line, so it went pretty quick. I ordered the el pastor burrito with pinto beans and brown rice. Added fajita veggies and mild salsa. The burrito was very tasty and so huge! I have to say, the person in front of me didn't like the tortilla the girl toasted, so I asked for it, I found no problem with the tortilla. I will definitely be back to try the Baqba steak. read more
Emily girl!!! If it weren't for Emily this experience would've have been as great as it was. From the gecko the greetings, the experience, the food, the whole restaurant was fantastic. I give it 100/100. Emily made sure to explain and answer every question we had. She advised us that we could sample the meats and she took the extra step and even brought us a little taste of the baqba steak. So much flavor, so tender. Cooked to perfection. I was sold from when she said "it just has a different seasoning, more flavor". I got the bowl with white rice, black beans, baqba meat, corn, cheese, sour cream, and the green sauce they have. AMAZING! Chefs kiss forsure. The portion was perfect, and I was definitely satisfied with every bite. My hubby got the same but chicken and he downed the whole bowl. We even ordered my toddler a mini burrito and upon ordering we noticed the flour tortillas were made there! Again, delicious. Nothing beats this place. This is a good drive for us, but it's worth every mile. The restaurant itself is so clean. Emily was cleaning the entire time we were there. She even mopped. If felt like a real mom and pop place forsure. Thank you Emily for the best experience here, and thank you to all of the staff who helped us and made our experience one for the books. WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK SOON! read more
3 months ago
I got a Baqba Steak burrito with guacamole and a mixed cheese quesadilla with half Baqba Steak and half chicken. I also got two sides of sauce, honey habanero and cilantro. Service was quick. The staff was super friendly. The portions are huge. Everything I had was super delicious. The meat was high quality and well seasoned, and both of the sauces made my burrito and quesadilla even better. Overall, it was a delicious meal, and I'll definitely be coming back! read more
4 months ago
One of my coworkers suggested I try Baqba in Rialto and I was almost about to make the trip (because was RAVING about how delicious and how GENEROUS the portions are). Little did I know, I was happily surprised when I saw they opened on closer to me in Montclair! Being yelp elite - I always take a quick look at the reviews and I did see that this place usually has a wait (FOR GOOD REASON BY THE WAY); so, I decided to place and online order! When arriving, our order was being wrapped and ready to go - quick & painless (I was pleased!) I decided to order the steak arrachera bowl & it did NOT disappoint! The meat was tender and they were VERY generous with the portions! I was able to eat it was 3 meals haha! After trying this, I'm never going back to chipotle again. Baqba is extremely authentic and worth the hype! I'll definitely be back! Pro tip - the cilantro crema was DELISH!! read more
Baqba is decent overall. The food is good, and the portions are definitely bigger than what you usually get at Chipotle but the prices are also higher. Once you compare it to ordering double meat at Chipotle, you're getting about the same amount of food for roughly the same price.. Wouldn't exactly call it a hidden value play. The staff was friendly and the service was fine, but the restaurant itself was HOT. Sitting inside felt less like eating lunch and more like being placed in a terrarium. I would highly recommend getting your food to go. Overall, the food was good, but nothing really stood out as being above average. It's worth trying if you're nearby and want a filling meal, but between the pricing and the indoor reptile habitat, it's probably not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. read more
7 days ago
The flavors of the meat was top tier, the chips were even better. I could actually stop in just for the chips and guacamole as a snack at any point... For some reason the rice was lacking and I even ordered less for the fact that that's been a general consensus. I liked the level of heat and flavor from the red salsa as well as the choices. Tortillas fresh pressed also could be cooked slightly more but that are goooooooood. My expectations may have been too high which is the reason for the rating... a little bit of fixing for the white rice, flavor on the beans and I hope for real pina for the food would top it off. Servers were friendly, inside was bright and lively. New spot so always packed and busy with a line at any given time. read more
So incredible that they're expanding and rightfully so. I just hope they're able to maintain the same quality control and customer service. But as it stands, Baqba is basically the authentic Chipotle, except every aspect is bigger and better!!! The portions here are easily double the amount and the quality never feels sacrificed. Customer service is top tier too. We came on Memorial Day and there was a sizable line but it moved relatively quickly. They were even handing out meat samples and water while people waited which was such a nice touch. The steak arrachera is my favorite and their fresh flour tortillas are absolutely top tier. This specific location is also super clean with plenty of indoor seating and some outdoor seating as well. This is definitely the IE's pride and joy right now. read more
4.5 stars! Finally got to try this place since there was, for once, no line. As soo. As you come in, you get the chorus of "welcome" by the friendly staff. For me, sometimes that can be too much. The set up is meant to build your own bowl or burrito. I decided to go for a bowl and my friend got a burrito. The guy warming the tortillas recommend the arrachera or al pastor. I went with 1/2 & 1/2. I really enjoyed the arrachera meat. It was seaoned well. Did not really care for the al pastor. It had too much of the clove or cinnamon taste for me and a little sweet. This place does not play when it comes to the portion size. Everything is huge. They have various sauces to choose from, but not knowing the spice levels, I went with medium (which was pretty mild imo). I also got some of their cilantro salsa and a side of spicy. The spicy has a nice kick, without being too spicy and has a decent flavor overall. I also liked the cilantro salsa. I would recommend trying this place out if you're in the area. read more
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! read more
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. read more
5 months ago
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. read more
2 months ago
The portions are very good. Food quality is horrible the meat looks like bag meat not like fresh cut quality meat. Nothing has flavor food has no taste Good customer service. I've tried the Rialto location before same thing. The ambiance was ok read more
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Baqba is a great spot if you're looking for something similar to Chipotle but with its own unique Mexican flavors. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned. I loved being able to customize my meal, and the ingredients were high quality. The staff was friendly, and the service was fast. If you're craving a delicious, casual Mexican meal, I definitely recommend giving Baqba a try. read more
Let me start off by saying YUM! The portions are more than generous, their vegetables are extremely fresh! Even though the line was long, the staff moved quickly. Even at 10 PM the place is very packed. I enjoy the theming. The price is extremely reasonable for the portions they give. read more
I came here for lunch because I remember seeing the hype on Instagram. The staff was nice and the place is very clean. I'm pretty sure it just opened up a few months ago. I ordered the burrito with arrechera. So here's my take: overall, it was pretty good. The portions are huge but for $16 a burrito they should be. The meat was kind of bland and they put too much rice in the burrito so make sure you ask for very easy rice. I like all the things that you can add into the burrito to customize it. To be honest after route three bites the whole thing fell apart. I think the tortillas are a little thin. But overall, it was good and the staff was very friendly. read more
5 months ago
Pretty good spot, I recommend the Arrachera Meat if it's your first time here, it's their money maker. Tortillas are made fresh which is a game changer to me. Ingredients are fresh and plenty to choose from. This spot is an authentic Mexican version of that franchise that starts with a "C". If you like them, then you'll like this place . Staff works fast here, just don't be so indecisive and holdup the line because it can get backed up especially during dinner time. Plenty of room to dine in , but it can get crowded. Restaurant is clean nothing special . Lunch time is a good time to come but dinner on a Friday , be prepared for a wait . read more
2 months ago
Don't be fooled by all of the social media and influencer videos. They make this place look incredible online, but please don't fall for the hype like I did. At first glance, everything looks amazing. They have a good selection of meats and toppings, and it all looks fresh and tasty. Unfortunately, that's where the experience ends. Once I actually tasted the food, it was one of the biggest letdowns ever. Nothing about this place tasted Mexican whatsoever. The chicken was incredibly salty and bland just like the rest of the ingredients. The rice had a strange flavor that reminded me more of Middle Eastern rice. Every topping lacked seasoning, and the only thing I could actually taste in the bowl was the cilantro. Even the salsas/chiles were gross and had an off putting garlic flavor to me. Spent almost $16 on a sad and flavorless bowl. Although Chipotle is stingy with their portions, I have to admit that their food at least has flavor. I'd honestly recommend Chipotle or Cava, over this place. They have much better flavor and more affordable prices. I don't recommend Baqba at all and won't be coming back myself. read more
13 days ago
Carnitas and pastor was absolutely horrible dried out and smelled like bad onions when I walked in I checked onions and they looked horrible line man just walked up and threw the old onions on top of fresh onions also was a fly in the my daughter's kids meal my wife notified worker and she just said "ok" and asked what she wanted next after she noticed us inspecting the food she got real short and quick with us I still gave the company my money so I expect better from baqba first time here by the way read more
7 days ago
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! read more
5 months ago
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!!! read more
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