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    WaBa Grill

    3.7 (335 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Alex P.

    Came Saturday night got the combo brought it home and the rice was hard and the dumplings tasted hard rubbery and probably made yesterday or in the morning. Rice was not fresh and chicken portion was very small. Not pictured. If your reading this the location on Katella is way better

    Salad, with no dressing or seasoning or croutons
    Britney M.

    BOGO deal! Today is international pi day and to celebrate, WaBa Grill had a buy one get one deal. Score! I love pi day for pizzas, and good deals lol I ordered a rice bowl with tofu. My husband got the rice bowl with steak. My tofu bowl was decent. The hubs said his meat wasn't cooked well. Pretty so-so. I love that WaBa sauce! Addicting really. Service was fine. I placed the order on the app. Ambiance is fast food; grab and go!

    Horrible service when I walked in I waited in line then 2 people walked up in front of me and got their food before I could even take my order and food servings portions were small. LIZ Charged me twice for avocado and then had to do a refund and once I was serviced my food I barley got any chicken then I showed her my plate and she said that was normal portions I've visited tons of waba grills and have never been serviced such small portions I have never been so unsatisfied with service like I did at this location. Also the receipt said Jesus and not Liz.

    Wendy O.

    Every time I come here, the food is so good. Today when I came in, Liz had a big smile on her face, she's always so helpful in assisting me with my needs. Definitely will be back again.

    We ordered 2 beef tacos & the chicken plate with all the yummy sides
    Janet G.

    The steak tacos are so delicious. We are greeted by Maria who took our order . And Blanca was so kind & she did the tacos for me . Both ladies have such positive energy. They both are always in movement making sure tables are clean , soda area is clean & making sure everyone is good . I love eating at this location

    CHICKEN BOWL WITH MAGGOT ON CARROT
    Rina H.

    NEGATIVE STARS!!! I went to this location today at 1pm. Ordered chicken bowl. Drove all the way home to finally eat because I was starving after a doctor appointment. Took two bites and saw a maggot in my food. I called the location & was advised to call the manager. I was given the number & he did not answer, so I had to drive alll the way back to show them & get my money back. When I arrived & showed the man at the counter, he called the cook and showed him as they're discussing in Spanish. Then he called his manager & I told him I already called & he didn't answer. I want my money back please so I can leave. He spoke to his manager & finally gave me my money back. PLEASE DO NOT COME HERE!!! THEY LIKE TO SERVE MAGGOTS IN THERE FOOD.

    Huge and delicious!
    Anne K.

    Super clean inside and very friendly employees. Our bowls were delicious and the portion size is awesome. You might be our new favorite place to get food for our late night work lunches.

    J O.

    Been to a few waba grill spots this the first time I find something in my food!! I'm glad I looked threw it because if I didn't I probably wouldn't have noticed cause of how hungry I was service was good but the workers should probably do date check ups on the vegetables

    I love waba grill! It's one of my go to places after a workout! I was so disappointed to see the salmon bowl! Keep in mind I spent over 30 dollars on three bowls. I basically paid 12 dollars for a BOWL OF RICE ! The employees look so mad when I asked if this was a the right portion. She was like yeah so rude! She said it was gonna be 8 dollars for another small prince of salmon. She looked so unhappy there and ended up a side of chicken to basically make a whole bowl!!!

    Rice bowl with chicken and carrots

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    5 months ago

    Great portions and I was really impressed with the customer service. Liz specifically was amazing!!!

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    7 months ago

    Great staff. Liz was so helpful! She made sure my order was perfect. Will definitely be coming back here again.

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    10 months ago

    Food was amazing, staff were chill, and the whole spot just gives good vibes Would totally recommend!

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    7 months ago

    Food is always consistently good. The service is great. We were helped by Liz today. She was such a pleasure very attentive.

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    10 months ago

    16$ for bowl full of rice and BARELY ANY PROTEIN/CHICKEN!!!!!! Never again !!!! I hate when lunch is a waste ! SMH

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    Beer Battered Shrimp Taco plate. Shrimp ice cold. Rice cold. Dry,and too crunchy. Tasted old.
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