The customer service is amazing! Everyone is welcoming each time I come in which makes the atmosphere have a friendly feel to it. The food is amazing, they are generous with the servings. The food is more than filling and flavorful. I've actually been to all of their locations and the quality of service and food is the same! I keep coming back! So, yes 10/10 I recommend this place. S/O to Hedy and Kaitlynn they are both incredibly sweet workers! read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Al Pastor Bowl w/ veggies, Sour cream, pico, corn, guac, and pineapple - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

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Friendly and great service from all staff. Highly recommend this place. Good portions on the bowls and burritos, I recommend half asada half pastor read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

First time here and the service from Kaitlynn was amazing! Always had a smile on her face and helped me with my 1st Baqba order Great portions and she made the food look amazing, just as it tasted!! Hope to see her next time I go because her service and help made my day!! read more

Baqba was such a good find in Pomona! We're always down for a good burrito bowl, so we were excited to give this place a try. There are plenty of proteins, toppings and sauces to choose from, and they definitely don't skimp on the portions. Everything we tried tasted fresh and flavorful, and the fresh tortillas were a nice touch too. Service is great and ambiance is chill. The whole concept makes it super easy to customize your meal depending on what you're craving. We left VERY full lol. Definitely adding Baqba to our rotation when we're in the area! read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

Hm I like that this place has the same concept of customizable Mexican food as Chipotle, but with that said I still like Chipotle better for it's flavor and sofrita protein option. This place however does have more toppings such as diced cucumbers, pineapple, and a couple of sauces. They have both the white cheese and Mexican shredded cheese. Since i dont eat meat i went for the veggie salad with a tortilla on the side. I wished they had some type of soy protein or shrimp. Their tortilla is $1 but at least its a big size. With a redbull, my meal came out to about $20 which is pricey for a quick lunch. It terms of flavor it was decent. I got full quickly so I saved a portion for dinner and it tasted better a couple of hours later. I would say it's a solid place for lunch and I would probably stop by again. Workers were friendly and they work fast. read more

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Quick Take: A mexican grill that can definitely be a food spot highlight for your year Vibe: Baqba Mexican Grill is a modestly-sized restaurant with about 5 tables inside and 3 tables outside on a patio area. The staff keeps the restaurant neat and tidy, which is especially appreciated for a food spot as always. I believe the restaurant does have AC, but they run warm indoors because of their grills it seems. They tend to keep their front doors open for added circulation, but given how the city it's in is already warm, the indoor area of the restaurant just stays warm too. They do have a misting fan by the door which offers some cooling relief as you walk in. Food & Drinks: The food options here at Baqba are amazingly delicious! They were the clear highlight of my visit the first time I went for dinner. I loved their seasoned chicken so much that I immediately went the morning after to get it for breakfast again. You can build your own bown by going doing the line and choosing the toppings you want, and what I've noticed that Baqba has over other comparable restaurants is that they offer pineapples for a topping and that their proteins are much more seasoned than other restaurants. Work-Friendliness: There are no outlets or wifi here, so if you'd like to do some work here, unplugged work (e.g., reading) might be ideal since they do have ample seating options and their tables and chairs aren't wobbly. Getting There: It's at an outdoor plaza with plenty of parking. It's not the most accessible location with public transportation, so be prepared to drive for it. If you're staying at the Hilton hotel nearby, it's only a 3 minute walk so it's definitely accessible on foot. Service: The staff are really friendly and conversational. Most of them are in their mid-20s it seems and they do offer polite conversation from time to time. It's also really nice to see that the staff have clear rapport amongst themselves and the shift supervisors. It was really nice to see, and it definitely contributes to an overall positive ambiance. read more

This is a new restaurant in the neighborhood. As soon as we walked in, someone in the back shouted "you are welcome" to greet us. We placed the order at the front and walked around the counter to indicate to the server behind the counter what we want inside the burrito (ie, pinto or black beans, white or brown rice, salsa, pico de gallo, cheese, corn, sour cream...etc). We then order drinks and pay for the food at the end. We seat ourselves at wherever there is an open table. It is a very casual atmosphere. I thought the burrito was a little bit too greasy but flavor was good. The tacos were also good but I thought $5.99 for one taco was a bit pricey. Overall we enjoyed our food. It was delicious. We would come back to try other items on the menu. we had their Baqba steak burrito and tacos. read more

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10 out of 10! Did not disappoint. Portions were generous! Leslie was also very attentive and always offering extra sauces!

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

Baqba Mexican Grill - IG: socalhkfoodies - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

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Your favorite Yelp correspondent has had his appraising eye peered towards Baqba ever since its "Opening Soon" signs were erected at the beginning of summer. Arrived at 7:05pm on TUE night eager to confirm if they're Chipotle's Daddy and hafta say that my initial impression felt like, well, that little kid who rips a loud honking fart on the wooden pew benches at church. "Hi, welcome to Baqba, what can we get started for you?!" "Yes! I'm here to order two burritos but wanna take advantage of the 25% off promition my son told me about?" "Oh, that?," glances nervously at feet then concludes "Lemme ask my manager." [Geez, did I just ask for the combo to the safe or the secret ingredients in their hallowed queso sauce?] Assistant manager strides over, immediately tells me, without any greeting whatsoever, "Ohhh no. We can't do THAT! You had to be here by 7pm." "Oh I see," I countered, honestly confused because I wasn't aware of any time constraints. "But it's only 7:05pm and it's my first visit..." "We can't do it. Sorry." Then she wheeled imperialially like a pint-sized Darth Vader of customer service and descended back to the kitchen area. Disclaimer: I have NEVER had an issue paying for good food...but I was left with a foul taste in my mouth by the dispasssionate and tone deaf way the asst manager handled my issue. If it were meeeh in her shoes, I would've replied, "Ohhh I am so sorry but you're actually a few minutes late because it did have a time limit on it but since this is your first time and you're only five minutes late I'll honor it but in the future please strive to abide by promotion rules, yes?!" I subsequently placed my order and lemme confirm with rousing acclamation: Yes!!! Baqba is, indeed, an ancient Aztecan expression for "Chipotle's Daddy!" Bigger portions that don't depend on the mood of the server , eight protein choices compared to Chipotle's four or five and deeper bench of toppings including freshly minced onions & cilantro¹, wondrous queso sauce² and around a dozen other choices. ¹ It has always bugged me why Chipotle doesn't offer diced onions/cilantro when they are as quintessentially Mexican as the fries are to McDonald's! ² Your favorite Yelp correspondent, perhaps a bit bamboozled over his jarring, upsetting introduction to Baqba, made like a dipsh*t and completely spaced on adding queso to either my son's or my burritos! I looove the small touches like hand formed tortillas that are carefully toasted on the ripping hot plancha!!! A few minutes later I arrived home w/ these miniature missiles and the first thing that strikes you is their Shaq-like immensity- These easily topple the one pound mark and are the size of my gorgeous bride's forearm! Or for more universally recognized focal point, practically the size of a roll of paper towels! The contents are cozily blanketed inside those pillowcase sized, freshly plancha'd flour tortillas: For mine I selected house steak, white rice, brown beans, onions/cilantro,corn, white cheese and two ladles of crema. Both my son and I had enough food for two meals apiece, which assuaged a bit of the sting from its otherwise pricey $34 tab. Will we return for future visits w/ Chipotle's Daddy?! Are you kidding?! Yes, of course! We just hope that some of the staff refine their customer service skills away from "Del Taco" and strive more towards the "Nordstrom's" end of the service spectrum. read more

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My coworker came here about a week ago and raved about it. I have also seen a bunch of posts about the original Rialto location, so I was excited to try it out today. I know it keeps getting compared to Chipotle, but this place absolutely destroys Chipotle in every way. Bigger portions, better tortillas, decent price, more sauces and sides to choose from. They also let my coworker sample a few of the proteins before choosing what protein he wanted. I got the Baqba steak bowl and they piled on the protein and toppings. At chipotle, they barely give you a spoonful. Here, they cover the rice and beans with the protein. I also got a huge tortilla on the side. It's $1.00 if you order online, but I wasn't charged for It, so not sure if it was a mistake or if that is what they usually do. The food was really good. Very flavorful and every bite was delicious when you eat it with some chips or with a piece of the tortilla. I eat a lot, but even I couldn't finish this bowl and I'm going to be having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I was really impressed with this place. Clean restaurant and friendly staff and they did pretty well for only recently being open. I just hope they continue to give out huge portions and don't cut back on the quality of their food. You should check this place out if you want something a little different than burgers or pizza or other fast food. If you try this place, I'm pretty sure you will never go back to chipotle. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

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This place is amazing! They make the tortillas fresh and all the meats are delicious you can't go wrong with anything you order. Most important thing was the customer service they were all so welcoming and very nice. My order was quick and the employees were very helpful. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Chicken taco one of my favorites and a juicy barbacoa - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

Great portion sizes and welcoming staff. The food is excellent and flavorful. I can't get enough of it and it's nearby my gym which makes it so convenient. Definitely will visit often. There's such a great vibe and awesome choices. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

This place is a must if you are near Pomona, Ca. The food is delicious and the plates are big and the service is great. Definitely come try it if you want some great Mexican. Food! read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Secret menu nachos!! This place is hands down one of the best Mexican places in the area - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

Leslie was very nice and attentive with her service and came to check on us and brought us salsa when we had run out super friendly! Will come back. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Pastor burrito - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

Staff meets the 5 star service!!! They take their time and explain the different types of meat and choices. Their tortillas are all made fresh, and the portions are amazing! Definitely coming back!!! read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Pretty good taco/salad bar - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

Yep! This is it; I dare say it's much better than the other franchise that starts with a "Ch" (I don't have anything against them either), but here, they make bespoke tortillas! Yes, you heard me: made-to-order tortillas, warm excellence wrapped around juicy meat and four very generous toppings. The tomatillo sauce should be bottled; it is drinkable- so good! Service is amazing; I just had a hard time hearing them because the place is noisy. Be prepared to take your food to go, because on a Friday at 4 o'clock the place was super busy, and tables are limited. Plenty of parking though. I can't wait to go back already, and we just left. read more

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Visited yesterday with some friends and loved it. I've been wanting to try it as I keep hearing that it's like a more authentic chipotle. I got a bowl with the Baqba Steak because I've heard people say you get more food that way when you go to Chipotle. I think it might be backwards here! I got plenty of food in my bowl and plenty of steak, but my friend got a burrito and it was absolutely massive!!! I might just get that next time! Service was great and basically the same as Chipotle in how it runs. It's a bit pricier than the sofritas burrito I'd get at Chipotle (by like $5) which isn't a fair comparison - but the only comparable would be the veggies which isn't what I'd ever pick...and it's still more than the sofritas at Chipotle. My total after drink and the lowest tip option (15%?) was $23.19 which is a little high. I probably wouldn't come back too often just because of that - but certainly not so expensive you'd write it off the list all together. And I guess this location opened recently which is also impressive since they seem to running without a hitch! So certainly getting a 5-stars from me. read more

Usually go to the Baqba in Rialto when in the area, but this time we had to make a detour and found this one just opened in Pomona. Food was really good, place was clean, and service was great. Leslie was really helpful in finding us a seat when it got really busy. She was actively cleaning the tables and floors. She even offered us more condiments and a sample of the sirloin to try when I asked what the difference was between the baqba steak and sirloin. Overall it was great. I'll be coming back to this location when I'm in town. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Baqba steak bowl chips and guacamole. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

Whelp. Sometimes it's really good sometimes it's really NOT spent about $85 to get a bowl with sooooo much bean water or meat juice on the bottom it leaked all through the bag and just overall threw me for a loop :/ meat was overly salty just ugh what a waste. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Soupy bowl - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

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Terrible went last night and my son found a hair in his food. It was cooked into his al pastor. I told a girl that was standing there and she did apologize but then she went and told a group of cooks I believe. They started to speak amongst themselves and one of them said it was probably their own hair. Very rude! She comes back and says so what do you want a new bowl or your money back!!! I said I want a refund we had only took about 3 bites of our food. She gives me back $15 and says thank you. Mind you I paid $50. I wanted a full refund after seeing the hair I got all my food tossed it and walked out. So I basically have them my money for free. Because their bowls went straight to the trash. Besides the hair... I got a steak bowl and the steak was very overcooked some pieces were hard. It has a lot of nerve pieces in the meat. The toppings are flavorless. Only plus was the chips and guacamole!!! Very very dissatisfied! Not the hype people make of it! I'd give a 0 if I could. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Amount paid - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

The service food all was awesome I have been to the Rialto location The Pomona one is on point The girl who greeted us when we walked in give her a raise Her customer service was awesome. She made sure us an every table had everything we needed and would come back to ask again read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Chicken bowl sorry it was so good realized it was almost gone when I did my review - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

As a lifelong Chipotle fan, today was my first time trying out Baqba. Very similar style to chipotle in terms of ambiance and menu. 2 things that stood out immediately were the exceptional customer service combined with this place serving generous portions. I attached a picture to show how much food I had left after eating what felt like a huge meal lol. Also Lesly was extremely nice offering to get refills for our table as well as let us sample different protein for the next time we will be here! read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Baqba steak bowl with guacamole - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

Excellent service Lesley and thanks for having my back....Will definitely return food was excellent

Amazing array of vegetables and meats to add to a salad, burrito and/or tacos! Very fresh and tasty! Fantastic service! I would recommend it highly. Some people have compared it to Chipotle. I disagree! Chipotle isn't on the same level as Baqba! Baqba is on a whole different level.... Way above Chipotle! read more

Great customer service making sure we had what we needed! Food was ginormous, don't get the salsas in the burritos to avoid a big wet mess. Get it on the side instead. read more

I've been to Barqba Pomona about four times since they opened, and I've also visited their Fontana location at Renaissance, so I've been following the brand for a little while. I think the concept is a great change from the traditional Chipotle-style setup. There are definitely similarities, but I like the presentation of the meat on the trompo, the wider variety of options, and the fact that the flavors feel a little more authentically Mexican. I also think they did a really nice job remodeling the space that was previously Pieology. The restaurant feels updated and fits the concept well. So far, customer service has been good and I think they're headed in the right direction. My main feedback would be a little more attention to dining room cleanliness and food-handling details. On one visit, I noticed an employee reaching over the cold prep area and their shirt made contact with the food. Something as simple as aprons or tighter uniform standards could help prevent that. All of my orders so far have been takeout, and since they're still new, I'd like to give them some time to really settle in before judging them too heavily. I'll probably update my review again in about six months. Overall, I'm happy to see Barqba in Pomona. As a local, I want to see more quality restaurant options come into the city, and I hope they're successful here. They're definitely headed in the right direction. read more

The service is amazing here. The staff is incredibly friendly and go out of their way to make it a great experience. The restaurant is nice and clean. The line moves faster than expected. The food itself is decent. The Al pastor was a bit dry and not as tender or caramelized as I like it. The beans were nicely flavored as were the chips which had some type of lime salt and pepper seasoning. I really liked that you could add whatever you wanted. Being able to add pineapples was quite nice. I kept my burrito pretty standard. I didn't get any rice as I didn't know how to feel about brown or white rice in this style, so I can't say whether it is good or not. I was offered an extra serving of beans which I declined. Even though I only added onion, cilantro and pineapples the burrito was huge. It was easily 2 1/2 servings and amazing for the price point. read more

BAQBA is worth checking out! We ordered the carnitas burrito, al pastor quesadilla, barbacoa taco, and chicken taco. The fresh-made tortillas were a nice touch, and the al pastor quesadilla was cheesy and delicious. My favorite was the sweet chili sauce, it had the perfect sweet and spicy kick! Everything traveled well as takeout, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

Decided to try this new place out, since I was craving Chipotle, and I heard this place was better than Chipotle. I was glad when I was offered to try some of the meats before adding one to my bowl. And the meat is flavorful, so we started off on the right track. The place is new, either no weird smells and really clean. The staff for courteous and pleasant and that was another big plus. I got home and started on my steak bowl. The red salsa, I was told is the hottest of them all, but was not spicy at all. I chose the white rice, and that was disappointing, it didn't have much flavor, it actually tasted like the "boil-in-bag" rice that you can buy at the grocery store. Also, the chips were bland and had somewhat of an aftertaste, like they had been fried in old oil. Just for those 3 things I did not give ve Baqba the 5-star rating. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - Steak bowl, white rice, pinto beans, corn, sour cream and red salsa. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

Food was very tasty and portions were so big! Leslie's service was phenomenal and made us feel very welcome, it was our first time and we were so surprised of how good her service was. read more

Leslie went above and beyond making sure everything was good. She stopped by our table asking if we or needed anything else. She has great customer service. read more

Wonderful customer service! Food is awesome would definitely recommend it! Leslie was so kind and super attentive making sure we had everything we needed. read more

I ordered a bowl with baqba steak and everything tasted delicious! The portions are large and I definitely feel like the price was worth it. The customer service I witnessed was phenomenal- customers were offered samples and an employee checked in on us as we ate and asked if we needed additional salsa. The entire dining area was pretty clean for end of day, we witness employees tidying and keeping the area neat and the restroom was clean too which was an added bonus! read more

The food service is great the workers are really nice Leslie helped us out and kept checking on us the whole time

A new restaurant serving authentic Mexican food and is great in my opinion. The surfaces are clean, the condiments are organized, the protein cooked to perfection, and the respect and atmosphere is professional to say the least. Perfect healthy meals after a good workout and I will be returning regularly! read more

Talk about a Grand Opening!! Amazing crowd, management and food quality! Very clean atmosphere and the food eliminates the competition. 10 out of 10! Thank you Lesly for the custom bowl. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

Food is delicious. People are really nice. Especially Leslie who took care of us at the Grand Opening in Pomona. Thank you for being so nice. Thank you for the water ;) Definitely recommend read more

I honestly love this place. The food is always so good, but the people are what make me keep coming back. Everyone is just so nice and welcoming. Leslie went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience and felt taken care of the entire time. BaqBa has truly set the standard for great customer service. I wish more businesses cared about their customers the way they do. And I have to say, their burritos are somehow always bigger than my forearm. I am not even exaggerating. I always end up with enough leftovers for breakfast/lunch the next day, and somehow they are still just as good. read more

Baqba Mexican Grill - BIG burrito - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Pomona, California

I definitely like to support small businesses. I was here for the grand opening and I did go to the one in Montclair. My daughter and I usually get the kids meal at chipotle am pay about 13$ for 2 kids meal very filling abd affordable at Baqba it is 28$ for 2 kids meals and they are not generous it's very tasty but just to expensive for us. So although it's tastier it's to much money for me to go there 3 times a week I rather go back to chipotle. Unless Baqba can lower the price of their kids meals read more