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    WaBa Grill

    3.1 (184 reviews)
    InexpensiveAsian Fusion, Fast Food
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Chicken bowl

    2oz of meat in the bowl. Enough said. But since I can't post a review with only that many letters let's just say you don't get your moneys worth.

    Chicken Veggie Bowl
    Angela N.

    What happen?!? Ugh have standards fallen here. They use to provide freshly made food with quality ingredients, but after this last visit I can see things have changed. We came on a Wednesday night and it was empty. That should've been our sign, but we thought heck yea no wait. Wrong. We placed our order which took longer because it was a new employee (not an issue). Then we waited for our order. We were told it would be a bit of a wait because they were refilling their chicken. Ok, no problem - I'll always wait for fresh food. Well we got two sorry excuses of a bowl. My chicken veggie bowl was filled with old broccoli changing color, the cabbage was raw and the chicken lacked any flavor even with the waba sauce drenched on it. I wish we would've gone to ono instead tbh.

    Clear sign with a clear cook, not manager, in the background
    Richard L.

    Made an online order and when I came to pick it up, I noticed this sign that says kids eat free. When I asked how does that work, I was told it can't be done online. Since he wasn't very helpful, my wife asked to speak to a manager to get clarification. He called the cook that's pictured above pretending to be the manager. He was as clueless as the front guy and didn't offer any solution besides parrot that it can't be redeemed online. We then asked for corporate's number to which they told us to Google it. Very unprofessional, it's clear there's nobody in charge at this store. I hope corporate re-trains these people.

    Sha H.

    I guess I need to say WTF?! I spent $6 on this "mini" bowl. I called and the manager says "oh yea we only put 1 and half ounces of meat now and we are retraining our cooks because they put too much meat". She said this in response to me saying that I come in on the weekend when I work to get the regular bowl and a mini so I can rush lunch home and get back to work. I guess I paid enough for the other bowl to get a regular serving... that hasn't changed yet ! NOTE to self...spend your $18 elsewhere so that your loved ones get full. Treating to eating out on the weekend is no longer worth it! Sorry little tummies...homecooked food loading!

    Amanda N.

    I'll give it a 2. Last time it was great... this time I order 2 salads with protein on the side. Enough for lunch for today and tomorrow for work... but what I got was rotten salad. And an attitude when I call to complain... $30 for green slim..

    Love my chicken bowl

    Called in an order, because I only have a 30 minute lunch and I love how my order is always ready and fresh. Customer service is always excellent everyone is so patient and willing to help.

    Chicken and steak Plate with avocado
    Vee H.

    Ordered curbside,picked up our order with no issues. Plates ready when we arrived. Chicken and steak plate with avocado was delicious.

    Sylvia M.

    Management is the worst here! The manager Alma, she is so horrendous and foul to customers when they ask questions, she snaps back at staff and customers. I'm a regular here and all I do is observe, so I've noticed a lot of Nepotism, between certain staff members I might be an elderly woman but I hear their conversations I hear their side comments. Waba grill used to be my favorite restaurant to go to because it's fresh and healthy. But recently this location has lost their hope into making it a welcoming family restaurant. Customer service 3/10 certain workers are very polite and sweet but others are just to rude. I went in three days ago and I'll go in today to confirm, it it smells heavily like gas and it isn't safe for customers to dine in with that heavy smell. For god sake I'm not gonna be here in this earth long, all I ask is for a good quality restaurant. With GREAT customer service and FRESH food. I will keep complaining unless someone does something to this location and management. Because obviously the team there isn't fit to serve

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    Catherine M.

    My family and I love coming to waba grill, the family meal is the best and I like that for $5 more you get 10 dumplings and 4 drinks, you can't beat that. The cashiers have always been nice to us and always act with professionalism. Haven't had a bad experience in the 2 years of coming here and the place is always looking clean. Keep up the good work! One happy family here :)

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    8 years ago

    Their food is so yummy... I could eat here everyday if I could. The workers are so friendly and helpful

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    12 years ago

    I love the food, I was waiting for them to open it since forever I'm glad they did because it's amazing! I will definitely go again!

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    11 years ago

    For the type of restaurant this is, it's pretty good. I'd definitely go here over Yoshinoya or the Flame Broiler.

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    9 years ago

    Food was cold did not taste good restaurant was dirty floor was sticky service was not very goodWill not be back

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    11 years ago

    Good service. Good food. Took WAY too long for the good. Typical busy Friday afternoon but did not expect to wait that long.

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    8 years ago

    This place is great! The food is always fresh. Great customer service also.i come here at least 3 times a week on my lunch break.

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    10 years ago

    The salmon was superb in the Kale salad, it was a delicious salad by Kevin last night. Thanks Kevin!

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    11 years ago

    Amazing service from Eric and Carolyn. Quality fresh food. Will be back. The chicken, steak, and veggies were mega fresh. Goodlook waba.

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    4 out of 5 stars is the perfect way to describe this place. I wish I could give it a 5 out of 5,…read morebut the food didn't exactly meet the expectations I had for Portillo's. I ordered the chili cheese dog, and I was a little disappointed. The hot dog itself was good, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the chili--maybe I just chose the wrong option. On the other hand, the cheeseburger was really good. It reminded me of a classic backyard BBQ burger: simple, fresh, and satisfying. And honestly, simple is sometimes the best way to go. The atmosphere also added to the experience. It had a nice American charm that made the visit even better. Overall, this place was great, and I definitely look forward to coming back. There are still a few menu items I want to try next time.

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    4.1(1.4k reviews)
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    These lunch specials are phenomenal! We ordered the shrimp tacos and fish tacos with rice and beans…read more-- and I chose rice and fries. Everything was absolutely delicious. I also had the horchata and my husband had the jamaica. My horchata was a little sweet for my personal taste, so I added a bit of water, but I'm definitely not docking them for that -- the flavor was still amazing. Before we went in, I called ahead to ask about the lunch specials, and the person who answered the phone was fantastic. His service alone convinced me to try the restaurant, and I'm so glad we did. We are definitely going to keep frequenting this spot. Highly recommend!

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    R Burgers is located on Valley Springs Pkwy next to Sam's Club bordering Riverside and Moreno…read moreValley. They have dine-in and drive-thru options. I was pressed for time and wanted to pick up a quick non-meat item, so I went to the drive-thru and picked up a Tuna Melt. It was delicious! Not too oily and it tasted homemade. I'd definitely come back and order that again. I've come here on a previous visit but only to try their fries. The fries were okay but I did love their ranch dressing. Definitely worth the extra fee to dip the fries in ranch. They have a large menu so I hope to check them out again in the future.

    After years of dining at the University Ave location, also in Riverside, I've come here a few times…read morethe last couple of years. The first visit was because they offer a discount for county employees, and it's very close to the Registrar of Voters. I sort of relived my first experience recently, in the sense that their onion rings, while very good, are much too much. Especially as an add-on. For me the portion isn't a good value. Fortunately their burgers are really good during daytime hours. I noticed, at least at the University location they reheat pre-cooked burgers in the evening and they taste burnt, consequently. I'm not suggesting that occurs here, but it has curbed my after 8pm dining habits. I do, however, like the large clean dining area, and more than ample parking. The bathrooms are also always clean, so props there. A good small local chain, there's definitely variation between locations, but this one is well managed. Only 3 stars? It's more about QPR with burgers and sandwiches. I imagine their breakfast is as good as other restaurants in the area.

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    R Burgers - Crispy Chicken Salad Very fulfilling

    Crispy Chicken Salad Very fulfilling

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    Nice Guys Burgers

    3.8(216 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a disappointing experience from start…read moreto finish. The burger made me feel nauseous, and the patty was extremely thin and lacked flavor. The fries were just basic, store-bought shoestring fries--nothing special at all. Service was also lacking. There was no one available to greet us or answer questions, which made the whole experience feel unorganized. They didn't have ice, and the drink options were limited to canned beverages or what seemed like store-bought water bottles - Walmart brand. On top of that, they didn't even have all the drinks they advertised. To make matters worse, when we were leaving, they didn't have proper takeout containers. Instead, we were given a small bag (meant for a cookie) to hold a chicken sandwich - size of a breast - which was pretty inconvenient. I also asked for grilled onions, but they were barely cooked and didn't add much to the meal. Overall, I would not recommend this place. There are definitely better options out there for the price and experience.

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