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    WaBa Grill

    3.7 (343 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Alex C.

    Wow paper thin salmon I guess we pay more than what we get the rice is not even cooked properly

    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!

    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

    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.

    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.

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    9 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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    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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    Liz always has excellent service. Super Polite and always remembers my extra sweet chilli sauce.

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    2 years ago

    TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONER! IT IS 95 DEGREES. I was sitting there eating and I started sweating. It is the hottest day of the year!

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    Come here often but this time I had the best service from Liz and Blancs they had such great energy!

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    2 years ago

    Friendly and quick service. They made it exactly what I wanted, especially bc the kids are picky.

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    Ordered some chicken pho & one with brisket for take out. The place is very clean with lots of…read moreseating from what I saw. I was extremely impressed the way the chicken and brisket pho were very fresh and tender for a place that's open so late. The noodles had a great texture and the veggies had a perfect clean quality, to add on to the great experience the broth was very light and beautifully flavorful!!!! I tried the Taro milk tea but it was wayyyyyyyy too sweet to the point where my throat started to kind of hurt but wow the banana matcha was delicious, very very creamy and the banana flavor wasnt too sweet or overpowering. Plus the gentlemen working up front were very kind and helpful. The food came out very fast (less than 5 minutes) and I was really happy the way they neatly packed the food, included fresh produce along with the pho, and packed some eating utensils along with some sauces without asking.

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    3.9(68 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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