We had an overall great experience when we visited MOOYAH for the first time. We had been to other…read moreplaces like Habit, Shake Shack. etc., but we actually liked MOOYAH better than most others. Compared to Shake Shack the Burger just seemed larger and tastier, but of course it was more expensive. We would easily choose MOOYAH over Shake Shack regularly if they would come in a little bit lower priced or at least offered the kind of promotions and coupons that shake shack offers. I got a veggie burger which was excellent, it's become one of my favorites, prefer this one way more than shake shack,. We also got the Oreo milk shake, our kids loved it, it didn't last long, every drop was gone in minutes. Hope to come back again soon.

Mooyah is a place I like overall, but I wish I could like it more…read more I like the freshness and customization of the burgers. It kind of reminds me of Five Guys, but the meat tastes fresher and more grass-fed, it does not feel as overpriced, and there are more options for cheeses and toppings. I also like the surprisingly generous portions of fried potatoes, whether you get the French fries or potato chips. I only have one big issue with Mooyah, though: they oversalt the hell out of the fried potatoes. It is especially bad with the homemade potato chips, which really sucks because I can tell they are homemade. Unfortunately, when I order online, I do not have the option to request no salt. This is frustrating because I like to control my sodium intake, and I do not get any real say in how much salt is put on my potatoes. I clearly get an overload of salt whenever I eat fried potatoes here. Otherwise, I like this spot. I just have to be prepared to get a small size of fried potatoes for my body's sake, sodium-wise.

Food: This was one of my favorite spots to go to for lunch or to cater from during college!…read moreMendocino's sandwiches are amazing, especially their Not So Fried Chicken, Vegan Banh Mi, and Happy Hippie! I've heard the Peruvian Steak, Prosciutto, and Chicken are good too! My only feedback with the Happy Hippie is that there is slightly too much filling, so it falls when you are eating the sandwich. Each of their sandwiches comes with two halves and is filling and satisfying. They also use fresh, vibrant vegetables, and a store associate told me their bread is baked fresh every day! Service: The service here is half the reason I come! A lovely store associate will guide you when ordering, and they will bring the food right to you! When they bring the food, there are two napkins on the tray. If they see you carrying your tray after you are finished eating, they will also offer to take it for you! Although the sandwich prices are slightly premium, you are paying for their healthy ingredients and exceptional service! Ambiance: This restaurant is spacious with many tables on the inside and outside! Their bathrooms are also really clean and well kept! Please go here for a healthy, non-bloating meal when you're in the area!

8/05/26 5:18 p.m. University Town Center…read more I decided to try the Peruvian Steak today without avocado. I usually order the Not So Fried Chicken, but I wanted to switch things up. I'd rate the Peruvian Steak an 8.5/10. The bread was perfectly toasted, the mustard added just the right amount of kick, and all of the flavors complemented each other well. It would have been a perfect 10/10 if one side of the bottom bun hadn't been completely soggy from the mustard spilling out of the sandwich. I ordered my sandwich to go, so if I had waited until I got home to eat it, I think the entire bottom of the sandwich would have been soggy. That was disappointing. For to-go orders, I think Mendocino Farms should automatically serve the mustard in a separate sauce container to help prevent this issue. My other qualm was with the pickup process. When I received the text that my order was ready, it read: "Your order at Mendocino Farms - 10 - UC Irvine is ready for pickup. Please proceed to the counter." Some restaurants have signs explaining whether customers should grab their to-go orders themselves or wait for a team member to assist them. I waited patiently at the counter for several minutes while a team member saw me standing there but didn't acknowledge me. After about five minutes, I finally asked, "Can I grab my order?" The process felt confusing and could have been communicated more clearly. Overall, I thought the sandwich was delicious and a great portion size. However, I think the to-go process could use some improvement. I ended up eating my sandwich in the restaurant because I could already see the bread becoming soggy when I picked it up, which wasn't part of my original plan.

For $13, this fried chicken sandwich was a fantastic value. The chicken filet was absolutely…read moremassive--crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The brioche bun was soft and buttery, holding everything together perfectly. The chipotle aioli was surprisingly mild, but in a good way. It provided a nice balance of flavor and heat without overpowering the sandwich, allowing the taste of the chicken and fresh ingredients to still shine through. I'm not a fan of pickles, so I had those removed, and the sandwich was still excellent with the lettuce and tomato adding freshness. The portion size alone makes this worth ordering, and the chips on the side were a nice bonus. Overall, a delicious and satisfying meal that exceeded expectations. I would definitely order this again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great fried chicken sandwich.

Very peaceful spot, sat outside…read more Ordered cilantro lime chicken bowl and BBQ chicken flatbread. Bbq chicken flatbread was fresh, hot, and large portion. Great texture and good amount of sauce. Cilantro lime chicken bowl was large and delicious, the pico had a slight kick. Loved the avocado and corn with it. Will come back!

I enjoyed dining here, and was thoroughly interested in a build your own burger concept. I was…read moreespecially impressed with their value meal, which a lot of build your own burgers establishments don't really incorporate. We really enjoyed the burgers and thought the quality was exceptional with strong flavors and nothing too greasy or heavy. Portions are fair for what you pay for in my opinion, especially if you opt for their value meals. The storefront is spacious with lots of seating and convenient parking nearby. We utilized their self serve tablet which I found to be really convenient!

We had a short window for lunch and decided to stop by Burger Boss. We were able to walk right up…read moreto a kiosk while in line. There were a couple of kiosks for self orders. Maybe because I was in a hurry, I didn't get a chance to fully check out the menu and didn't realize there were some set meals. I ordered a double smash burger, I believe and the Cajun fries. It seemed pretty expensive for those two single items. As for the taste, I wasn't too thrilled about the burger. Nothing stood out to me. I will definitely pass on the Cajun fries next time. It was overly salty and I was not able to finish the fries. Usually I don't leave any fries behind, but I gladly did in this case because the salt level was to the extreme. I'll definitely have to slow down to place my order next time.

Great prices and tasty food. I had a delicious breakfast burrito with sausages, eggs, hash browns…read moreand salsa inside. The ratio of the ingredients was perfect. I met the owner, Jose, who was very friendly. I'm definitely returning and will try the lunch menu.

I got the chicken sandwich it was fine no big deal. The price was reasonable. But they charge an…read moreextra 95 cents to use a credit or debit card. There is no notification of this anywhere. They lady who took my order told me of this policy

How have I not written a review for Vegan by El Zamora yet??? I make sure to go here every time I…read moream in town. The staff is always helpful as well as friendly and kind. They have a nice patio for outdoor dining. Believe it or not my go-to is a side of rice and beans. It's always good! Ordered a bunch of tacos on this last trip bc of its Taco Tuesday, tacos are the way to go! Reminder...everything is vegan! Chicken, Chorizo, Carnitas (mushroom), and Cauliflower. The chicken tacos were everyone's fav.

Nice little vegan spot in Costa Mesa. It's a little tucked away in the plaza it's in - closest shop…read moreby the road. Mexican inspired menu with tons of options. For people who are not vegan, it has a description for every dish on the menu which came in handy. The staff is very helpful as well. I tried the Crunchwrap and a Horchata. Both were delicious! The Crunchwrap is massive, I couldn't finish it, but tasted very good! The horchata was my favorite part of the meal, definitely recommend. Good chips and quac too! Not a ton of space here to sit. They have a small patio but it's right along the main road and lots of people walking the street. Good patio music though! The inside is basically just for ordering or picking up. Overall, pretty solid, especially if you're specifically looking for vegan Mexican dishes.

I placed a catering order with the Irvine location and was very happy with the food and service!…read moreThe food was delivered on time, and the delivery folks volunteered to wheel the cart to our conference room so we didn't have to try and carry everything separately. They were friendly and helpful, thank you so much! Everyone loved the sandwiches and salad, and the dessert tray was a hit! The oatmeal raisin cookies received high marks! Plates, cups, napkins, straws, etc were included with the catering order at no extra cost. This doesn't happen often and I was so appreciative! I'd definitely order from them again!

Take out is a challenge. You have to prepare and package a meal to maximize its taste and warmth…read morewhile the customer carries it home. How could a meal possibly be as good as serving it direct to the table? I ordered two kinds of soup - tomato and butternut squash. Because this is a bakery my expectation was these would be "scratch" soups. I also order a pizza. The crust of the pizza was a soft sourdough - not crispy at all but underdone would be a better description. This was an all-meat pizza so the toppings were only meat and those were crispy. There was no olive oil and very little sauce. They provided no red peppers for the pizza and I didn't have any at home so we went without. The soups were not very pleasant. I would say they tasted like packaged soups but I can't prove that. The butternut soup seemed powdery so perhaps that one was more likely not a scratch soup. These soups, the butternut and the tomato just definitely didn't have the quality of a scratch soup. Previously we had ordered soup at this location and it was provided with the bread bowl on the side. This time we ordered the soup without a bread bowl and they didn't provide it in the package anyway. The meal was not ready when we arrived. A message came to us by text that our meal would be delayed. It didn't say how much but when we arrived at the time for pickup he informed us it would be at least 10 more minutes "for cooking the pizza" which was definitely undercooked. No napkins provided in the bag with the soups. I'm thinking this is a place that doesn't have alot of takeout experience and hasn't thought through the process of preparing a to-go package for take-out. As far as ambiance, the restaurant was empty when I showed up at 516PM on Friday night. I don't expect it will be there very much longer. Good luck.

After looking at the interesting menu bowl offerings, we ordered two bowls, The Thai Buddha Bowl,…read moreand The Spring Roll Bowl. Each of the ingredients in the Thai BB were very fresh, chilled, and resting atop brown rice. The presentation of each of the ingredients made for a beautiful bowl. This is not something I normally observe, but the diced red peppers and tomatoes were cut into very consistently sized pieces. Of course, this is not a make or break consideration for choosing any bowl restaurant however, this attention to detail appears to be carried throughout the cooking and bowl making process and is actually something you will appreciate. For example, I added a protein-decently sized portion of chicken breast which was unexpectedly juicy, tender, flavorful, and good tasting! (Normal bowl places will typically serve chicken that is at a minimum somewhat to considerably dry, chewy, tasteless, and cold). Other details included nicely chilled romaine and veggies and the warm brown rice was perfectly contrasting in temperature. Hidden under the veggies and chicken was a well balanced and complex (but not too spicy) red Thai (coconut based?) curry sauce. This was so good. Next time I will ask for double sauce. The bowl was a good size and solid value especially considering all items are organic. I found out the chicken was so tender since they use the sous vide cooking method. I believe all items including the proteins are organic. The spring roll bowl was also quite good with plenty of veggies, quinoa, tofu, a light sauce, also with the very tender chicken. After ordering at the kiosk, I could see that Elixir has a wide variety of visible ingredients behind the counter in the chilled serving station. Speaking of bowl options it was also my understanding you can order a "build your bowl" option, which would also be very interesting for a future visit. Service was prompt even though there were many customers as they were having a soft grand opening. I interacted with several employees and they were all very friendly and helpful. Very nice job, we will be back!

Elixir Superfood - 7/10…read more Beware the tiny women with small appetites who just finished Pilates, because the açaí bowls are MASSIVE. As a dude who picks up heavy things, I was excited about the food volume but I know my partner would need to offload the leftovers to her garbage disposal of a boyfriend. I stopped by Elixir Superfood near UCI for breakfast because I wanted an açaí bowl. Funny enough, I didn't realize there was a Blue Bowl right around the corner or I probably would have gone there. Still, I'm glad I gave Elixir a shot. The first thing I noticed was the size. When they handed me the bowl, it was heavy. This thing is thick with two C's. I was expecting a normal açaí bowl, but this was a legit meal. One thing I wasn't thrilled about was the pricing. There are quite a few upcharges. Adding protein cost me another $2.50, and after a 10% tip the total came out to around $20. That's definitely on the expensive side. That said, I do appreciate that they offer protein. Blue Bowl is great, but it's more of a Chipotle-style build-your-own setup, and you can't really add protein. Since I lift, having that option actually matters to me. Flavor-wise, it's exactly what you'd expect. It's a good açaí bowl. Nothing mind-blowing, but nothing disappointing either. The lid did flatten the presentation a bit, but let's be honest, you're about to destroy it anyway, so who really cares? I was also pleasantly surprised that the rest of the menu looked solid. They have salads, rice bowls, protein bowls, juices, and everything I saw looked pretty good. I only tried the açaí bowl this time, but I'd come back to try some of the other food. Overall, I'd give Elixir Superfood a 7/10. It's above average, mostly because of the portion size. If you're just getting a standard bowl without a bunch of add-ons, I think it's a pretty good value. If you like loading your bowl up with lots of toppings, Blue Bowl is probably still the better choice. But as someone who powerlifts, I actually appreciated getting a bigger, more filling breakfast here.