First time trying Wahoo's Fish Taco, and I'd definitely come back. Ordered the Outer Reef Burrito with Spicy Fish ($12.45) and the Banzai Bowl with Chicken ($13.45). I was definitely more impressed with the burrito. The crispy fish was really good and added a nice crunch, although I do wish the piece of fish was a little bigger. The burrito was also really tasty with the avocado mild sauce which added a nice creamy flavor. The Banzai Bowl was just okay. The overall flavor and texture reminded me a bit of a frozen microwavable bowl, so it wasn't quite as fresh-tasting as I was hoping for. The chicken itself was juicy and not dry which was definitely a plus. Located at the Irvine Spectrum. This is a convenient spot if you're looking for a quick, fast-casual meal at a pretty reasonable price. I'd come back to try some of their other taco and burrito options! read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Indoor seating - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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A casual place with affordable options at Spectrum. Tried the two taco plate - wild caught fish and salmon with salad as the side. The salad was not as fresh but the service was good and there's plenty of seating. Fish was good with the self service salsas they have on the counter. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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First time back to Wahoos in years and I'm happy to say it still hits the spot. It's hard to find a small bite to eat at the Spectrum that isn't high sodium or a sweet treat, so we decided to split a quesadilla. It was the perfect size, and it tasted so good! Food came out quick, and the server was kind. I kind of miss the stickers all over the walls, but it was a nice return, and we plan on stopping by more :] read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - New allergy menu - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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Forgot to take a photo for my review but actually not bad for a chain! I got the one taco plate with the Ensenada fish taco and sides of white rice and black beans. The fish was crispy and tender, the rice was a little buttered I think and the beans were seasoned but not too salty. I didn't see they even had a salsa bar until after I ate. Also check retail therapy app for deals! read more

We came to the Irvine spectrum expecting to grab dinner and drinks and watch a World Cup game. Big mistake. Every place was absolutely packed. Then we decided to try Wahoos and they saved the day. This location has a small bar area and TV, and they were able to seat us right away! Service was perfect, and the food and beer were excellent. They have a great selection of drinks. Definitely keeping this spot in mind for next time. Thanks to you all!!!!! read more

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The good: service was excellent. The bad: they had no white beans available Friday, June 12th approx. 11:15AM ( they open at 11AM). I assume the lack of white beans was some kind of prep failure. I had the black beans instead with my fish Taco combo which aren't my favorite. The chicken taquitoes I ordered are one of my favorite menu items, but they were undercooked/not crispy. It feels like the 'B' team is working today or they are training new cooks and the supervision is lacking. Maybe they've had turnover in personnel recently, but standards, quality, and consistency matter IMO. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Blackened fish Taco combo with chicken taquitoes. - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Staff: The team here was nice but Luis was really great. He was the one who brought us our food. Luis asked if we needed anything and about where the salsa was. He was genuinely interested in our happiness which was so appreciated. Quality: The food was good. Street tacos were tasty with the green salsa being pretty spicy. Shrimp bonsai bowl was tasty. Kids carne asada bowl was okay not too much flavor. Value: Pricing is fair. Overall: We have been here a few times and always been happy. They have a cool ambiance with old school skate boards though out which is cool. We will be back I'm sure when we come to the Spectrum again. read more

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So much for my excellent review from four years ago. Not only did they get my order incorrect, but I was given a credit for the mistake and the tip amount was not reversed based on the incorrect amount so they managed to keep the larger tip and still gave me my food without the requested pico de gallo that I asked for. This was a to go order. I always make a point of leaving a tip, but this is an example had I not left a tip, I would've questioned whether or not they purposely gave me terrible service because I didn't leave a tip. Clearly there is no correlation to being lazy and having poor customer service. I didn't come at a busy time and there wasn't any reason I should've received this kind of service from any Wahoo's. Total let down. The manager who corrected the bill was sitting in the corner eating. I felt like going over there and telling her but I think maybe if they see this want to do something about it, they'll issue me a full credit if they want me to come back. Just to make it clear this was the Irvine Spectrum location and it should not be a reflection on any other Wahoo's. read more

Luis took time to set up the bar section for us to watch the third period of the Stanley Cup finals. He showed great hospitality. We appreciate Wahoo's food, drink, and service. read more

Delicious food that is healthy and portioned well. Had it to go and the meals were packaged nicely. The tacos were all very delicious, and the chipotle salad had lots of fish. One of the more popular places in the spectrum center. Creatively designed interior with friendly staff. read more

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Very impressed by the large variety of selections available in the menu. We've had tacos here before, but what we really enjoyed the last couple times was the salads. Plenty of vegan choices and the salad was a good size with lots of choices. We had the fried fish, but also the grilled fish and the tofu. Seating is okay, the place has its own personality, resembling a small beachside shop. It was not busy when we visited during a weekday lunch time. Staff and service were good, everyone seemed to care about the customers, something that is missing at most shops these days. Finally, we used one of the mall coupons which made it one of the more reasonably priced places to eat at Spectrum so we will definitely be back. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Fish salad - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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Taco plate was ok. Not much chicken. Good portion rice and beans. Bathroom not clean. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Three taco plate, two steak, one chicken - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Food:Great, got the protein bowl, doubled on the fish Service: The citrus coleslaw was delicious, although the girl told me it was just lime juice & something else but no sugar, hopefully that's true since I cant have sugar. Loved the spicy fish, although it wasn't spicy but good nonetheless. The veggies were a little soggy for my taste. Ambiance: cool & trendy vibe Price: $20 for the bowl. Will be back! read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Protein bowl - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

One of my favorite places to stop by when I come to the Spectrum. My wife usually gets her nails and eyebrows done around here and that's the perfect time for me to grab a beer at the bar. The food is great and the service even better. My favorite are the breaded fried fish tacos. So if you're like me, and need a break from the shopping. Don't hesitate to stop by Wahoo's for a beer and some fish tacos! read more

First time at this location. Was grabbing lunch on our way home from SD. The ladies who took my order and served us our food was really nice. This place is clean. It must have been last year since I was at Wahoo's but the menu looked a bit different. I normally get the skinny bowl or outter reef burrito but I didn't see the skinny bowl but saw a Wahoo's bowl instead my husband and I both got one with asada and crispy fish. I loved that they had all the condiments out/ self serve. We don't have that option at our local Wahoo's. Everything was delicious as always, the carne asada was tender the crunchy fish was crunchy tasted like a fish o'filet. Only thing was order did take a while to come out we waited about 20mins other than that everything was great. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Wahoo's Bowl: asada - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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I used to think Wahoo's was my second choice for fish tacos after Rubio's but my recent trip might have switched that up. I ordered my favorite SoCal food item, Baja style fish tacos. I switched up the usual rice and beans on the plate with the spicy white beans and slaw. Highly recommend the white beans over the black beans. They have a bit more flavor and softer, creamier texture. The slaw is very fresh - felt and tasted like they cut the fresh that day and was dressed lightly in a fancy lime dressing. It's not heavy or mayonnaisey like slaw from the grocery store or KFC. The fish taco is also dressed with the slaw, providing a nice bright crunch to the taco. One taco with the sides made me quite full, but I am sure most people will prefer to fill up on the two taco plate. They have a variety of salsas to choose from along with pickled jalapenos. The food was nicely seasoned and didn't really need more salsa but any of the salsas are good and you can't go wrong. The spiciest is not that spicy so you can doctor that up with other hot sauces and jalapenos to your liking. They built a nice small bar at the back since I last came and offered a good selection of beers and cocktails at reasonable prices. I ordered the Bitter Orange and asked for no agave, which they accommodated kindly. The drink was beautiful and strong. At $9.50, this was a steal of a deal for such a quality cocktail. I would love to come back to try some other drinks. They have a variety of flavored margaritas, Mai tais, and a full bar so you could probably order custom drinks too. The menu looks to have expanded to include fried fish sandwiches, street tacos, churro bites and more. I have renewed my love for Wahoo's and highly recommend them for well priced fresh food at good prices! read more

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3.5** Cute spot for a quick bite! The food was good, but showed up a bit cold, and was pretty expensive for what we ordered. For the price the burritos should come with a side at least. The service was good. We got burritos and tacos. I wish they had fries as a side option, but the sauces were delicious! Especially the green one. Overall not too bad, but I might try a different spot next time I'm in town. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - fish 2 Tacos Platter - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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I looove the Irvine Spectrum. There's so many food spots here. My bf and I came here to wait out the traffic. We decided to try this spot for dinner. Parking: There's free parking lots and parking garages. Easy to find a spot on weekdays and difficult on the weekends. Ambiance/Environment: Love the interior decor. They have a beach, skater, surfer theme. There's plenty of indoor seating with a good amount of outdoor seating too. Perfect for all group sizes. Service: It wasn't as busy on a Tuesday night. There was only one cashier at the time. We did wait a while to order, but a second cashier finally came and took us to the bar to order. We didn't catch her name, but she was quick and efficient. What we ordered: 1) Mr. Lee's Scream'n Chicken Burrito - Mr. Lee's chili sauce was absolutely flavorful! Apparently it's suppose to be "spicy," but I didn't think it was spicy at all. I think it'd be better without the mushrooms. Other than that, it was still good though! 2) Hawaiian Onion Ring Burrito - My bf made this a combo with white rice and black beans. This burrito was also flavorful and filled! All the ingredients went well together. The rice & beans tasted as expected. 3) Cajun Fries - I like their version of Cajun. It's not the usual Cajun seasoning we're familiar with. We really enjoyed it! Pricing: It was definitely worth its price. We left fulfilled and satisfied! read more

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We often stop by here if we want a fast casual affordable meal at the Spectrum. The added bonus is that they have a full bar so you can grab a real drink if you need one after spending all your money shopping. It's a large corner spot close to the center of the complex so it's easily accessible. They have both indoor and outdoor seating where you can people watch. The lines can get long, but the service is quick and friendly. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Maui Steak Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious food for a good price point!!! The service is always great and the quality is reliable :) Love Wahoos!

Wahoo's Fish Tacos has been around for a very long time now and even though they have locations near me, I've never actually been. We were strolling through the Spectrum and needed a quick food option before we headed to dinner in a few hours. We were greeted promptly with a nice young lady with a super energetic personality. Props to whoever was at the register on 03/29/25 between 1 and 2 PM. Ordered the 1 taco plate with white rice and black beans. I opted for a shrimp taco on citrus slaw. The shrimp didn't seem too fresh but that was my mistake there ordering shrimp at a place like Wahoo's. The rice was salty and the black beans were on the sweeter side. Their salsas were all subpar. Service was spectacular, from the cashier to the busier cleaning up tables. The food, however, was not good. Prices were very affordable though. read more

Built in 20% tip on the order? I ordered and was told the total. I pay and the receipt handed had 20% tip on it. I was never prompted to tip. Is it really necessary to do this to patrons? Not sure if it was the cashier or if this is what wahoos does to everyone. Either way I'm never coming back. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - $6 for two tiny tacos ($10.74) with coerced tip. Watch for scale. - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Ordering was frustrating - the menu was confusing as you could not order any tacos you wanted in any of their taco plates. Very strange. They have hard shell tacos listed and pictured on multiple things on their menu, but manager insists they don't sell hard shell tacos. Lol They got our order wrong because the person taking our order, English was not her first language which is fine but I kept having to repeat myself and so she missed multiple items on my order. My fault for not asking for a receipt to double check. But at $44 for two 2-taco platters with beans and rice I assumed they hadn't missed the other two items. The food - wahoos FISH tacos in the name of the place, so I would expect really good fish, or fried fish. It was dry, hard and flavorless. We order the fried fish taco, the grilled fish taco, and the fried fish spicy sandwich. The grilled fish was so dry and hard that I actually thought it was chicken until I tasted it. Lol! The fries were overcooked (that's fine, had low expectations for the fries) the carnitas was average at best. The chips and salsa we received before the meal was also average, like store bought chips slightly heated up. Ambiance was clean and fine. Nothing special. read more

Absolute Horrible customer service! The young lady was out of it repeating herself to herself we didn't understand her at all She told us we had to go order a beer at the bar we went to the bar and no one was there we waited about 5min went back to the front and again She was out of it Finally takes out order after we repeated ourselves 3 times A simple beer and salsa and chips She had someone else go get the beer gave us the chips I went to sit down The guy brought the beer to my husband and then she wouldn't give it too him she literally forgot that he just ordered it from her!! Chips were stale and the basket wasn't even full, same with the salsa not even half so ridiculous We sat outside it was nice and the waiter/busboy Immanuel was so sweet he asked how we were and if we needed anything he was do pleasant wished us a great day He literally was the only good thing about this experience read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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These are the friendliest and most accommodating employees ever! Such a nice experience.

Actually had to give this 5 stars. The food was definitely good, but the service was something special. The guy at the counter was super funny, attentive, gave some recommendations and just made that experience strangely better than it should have been. We got the fish plate, the shrimp bowl and the carnitas nachos. They were all pretty good and the place was clean. Couldn't really ask for more. Will definitely go again. read more

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This was my first time trying Wahoo's and I was underwhelmed. I got the Outer Reef Burrito and it was ok. Kind of bland. Lots of rice and beans filler but for $11.49, one can't expect too much. My husband loves Wahoo's and gets the Banzai Burrito ($12.49). He was happy with his meal. Maybe I need to try the Banzai burrito or something else from the menu. Service was friendly! Indoor and outdoor seating available. read more

The food is buns. Tasted and looked like it was placed in the microwave. If I wanted microwave food I would've raided my fridge. Ambience is good though. read more

Came to this wahoo's since it was close to where we parked and we were starving. There was no wait, so we went ahead and ordered. I ordered the salmon bowl, which is my go to food item at wahoos. It was as one would expect. The major thing that stood out at this wahoos was that it seemed to be slightly less maintained than others in the area. I'm not sure if that is due to the cost of rent, or what have you, but the overall appearance felt tired (i.e. scotch taped tracker mounts velcroed to the table just seemed weird. Overall, it's a fine quick serve at the spectrum, and hopefully it can get a little more love to just elevate the dining experience. read more

Wahoo's as been around for such a long time but I just recently tried one since it's so close to my workplace. I have to say, it's a pretty high quality place. I got their 2 taco special plate for about $16. The tacos are sizable and they give you a lot of rice & beans to fill you up, along with some chips and salsa. Their green salsa is really good. The staff is really friendly, and there's a little bar area in the back too which is cool. There are plenty of tables at this location, both inside & outside. Definitely a good place to go to get your taco Tuesday fix. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - 2 Taco special plate with a Carnitas Taco & Crispy Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Have seen so many Wahoo locations and finally decided that we had to try it. I think I had too high of expectations... I went in going that this would be battered like a fish and chip but this wasn't the case. Food: Husband ordered the grilled fish tacos. He said it was okay but I felt it lacked seasoning. They do however, give a generous portion of rice and beans. I ordered the crispy fish tacos. Their batter seemed more like a cornmeal based texture? This too was alright, but again it didn't have that much flavor and had to add salt and sauce to liven it up. Flavor was lacking all together but loved the open sauce bar! Service: Very fast and friendly service! Servers were kind as well. Location: Located in Irvine Spectrum Center. Plenty of seating both indoors and outside. Can get busy but line moves quick. Artwork and design of the interior is unique. read more

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Ive been to multiple wahoos and this one blew me away with their friendly service! Wow! Obviously this is a more crowded location and the employees know how to treat their customers. This one also looks like they have a full bar in the back for seating. 2 entrees + 2 beers was $36 + tip. My chicken nachos were delicious though!! Big portion. Again the food was delicious but the workers attitude stood out to me. All friendly! read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Loaded Nachos with chicken = bomb - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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Staff is super knowledgeable and friendly with first time visit! The food was delicious and out quick! The atmosphere is relaxing and not overly busy for a nice Monday afternoon read more

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I have an allergy to raw onions. When I ordered the Protein Bowl, I said no onions on anything. I was informed that the vegetables have onions pre-mixed in. Naturally I asked if I could sub something for the vegetables. I was told no-very accommodating. I then ordered the Maui Bowl only to be told there was onions in the beans. Again they said they couldn't serve it without onions. I finally talked them into double rice. There were 4 of us. 3 meals came rather quickly. By the time mine arrived the 3 people in my party were almost done. They also forgot to put teriyaki sauce on the meat. I would never go back!! Terrible experience. read more

The 1988 Burrito, enchilada style, w/ sour cream & guac - tender chicken - tasty - fresh veggies - a little spicy read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - The 1988 Burrito, enchilada style, w/ sour cream & guac - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Wahoo's is a perfect place for casual dining and has a fun vibe and great decor. The theming is on point and just uplifts your spirits. I came here for dinner on a Tuesday night. The wait to order was short but it took a little while to get our food. Overall I love the taste of Wahoo's food especially for the price you pay! The beans and rice are delicious and flavors of their dishes pop out. Definitely a great place to go if you're looking for something not too expensive but good. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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OVERALL By way of Brazil via China, brothers Mingo, Wing and Ed Lee introduced Wahoo's Fish Tacos to the world. It always excites me to read about these types of experiences and upbringings. Wahoo's is authentically theirs and I enjoyed it immensely. RATING BREAKDOWN | Food: 4 | Service: 5 | Environment: 4 | Price: 4 | PARKING This chain is located within the Irvine Spectrum Center dangerously close to the Interstate 5. Lol. There is ample free lot parking which is usually packed. There are also (if I remember correctly) 4 "decks" or parking garages in addition to valet parking (which I hate. No one touches my Jeep but me. Lol.) LOCATION/AMBIANCE If you can find the Giant Wheel (ferris wheel), then Wahoo's is close by. I love the vibes... skater and surfing vibes even though I've never done either. It's so laid back and I enjoy just looking at all the decor - including the super rad skateboard bench at the entrance. THE GRUB To order, hop in line and order with a friendly staff member at one of two registers. They will give you a number and call it out within a matter of a few minutes. My girls and I had time to use the women's facility with hot water to wash our hands! + Maui bowl ($12.49) Teriyaki marinated Angus steak over white rice with black beans and melted cheese (extra $1) and avocado slices (extra $1.50)... oh, mama, I loved this. The steak was flavored nicely and so tender. This is a meal I could eat every week. + Salsa bar! It's self-serve... they offer 4 different kinds in addition to jalapeños and roasted tomatoes. I tried them all. My favorite was Maria's (green) salsa because it has a greater kick, but it also has nice flavor. They also provide: fuego, green sauce (no, too weak for me, lol, but my 8-year-old liked it) and pico de gallo. + One of my girls enjoyed her kid's quesadilla with fries. ($5.99) and a plain 8 oz Horizon organic milk carton ($2.25) + My other daughter gobbled up her kid's cheese enchilada with red sauce and black beans ($6.29) and the same milk LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB They have a really great kid's menu. Refer to the previous section. SERVICE I'd like to commend the staff on their pleasant attitudes and for checking on us half way through our meal on 4/10/22. MY FAVORITE PART... How hot and fresh everything was served all at once! And the salsa bar! NOT SO FAVORITE PART... The Shangri La tea from the soda fountain area. No, no, no... The tea was too weak for me. Next time it's a margarita for me. read more

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Luis was absolutely incredible. Clearly strives to go above and beyond. This is the core of why businesses succeed. He obviously cares about what he does and takes pride in ensuring true customer satisfaction. Efforts should be rewarded to show other staff members as he sets an example above the rest.. read more

This place is inside the Spectrum. Parking close by is difficult so I had to walk a bit to get here. This is my uncle's favorite place to eat for the amount of food that is served and and taste. We ordered the 2 fish tacos place with rice and beans. You can choose how you want the fish to be cooked and the style of veggies (lettuce or cabbage). There is a salsa bar where you can get your own salsa and water cups next to the drinks dispenser. Both styles of fish tacos were good. I liked having all the salsa to mix into my rice and beans and on the tacos. Any style of fish tacos were good. Service was good. They greeted me when I arrived and looked at the menu. They also came by the table to check on us. It was a great meal and I plan to come back for a reasonably priced meal and try the other items on the menu. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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Lunch at Wahoo's with family in Irvine, California after having a quick Hagen Daz ice cream at the Irvine Spectrum was on the menu. I'm familiar with Wahoo's, of course. I haven't been to a Wahoo's for quite some time, especially when I've had tacos on the regular. But obviously, Taco Bell isn't on the level as Wahoo's, depending on how you look at it. Wahoo's is definitely more fresh and feels more healthier than your mainstream Taco Bell. You can taste the healthier version of tacos and other offerings here. During my time here with family at Wahoo's, I got a carne asada taco plate and a large soda. I didn't realize that the restaurant was as large as a regular restaurant. The entire experience was about 30 minutes from start to finish, and there was a plenty of tables inside the restaurant. I assume that we had to find other places to eat, but apparently not for the most part, though, it was nice to enjoy a meal with my family in Southern California. The restaurant itself was pretty clean and not really noisy. It's basically like a fast food restaurant, where you order and pay first and they'll bring it to you versus sitting down first and a server comes 5-10 minutes later to take your order. I guess it works better this way with this paradigm of ordering and paying for us and then getting your food later versus the traditional way. To be honest, I thought that the carne Asada tacos combo was pretty decent and not really as awesome as I thought it would be. But tacos or tacos and it was OK but delicious too. Just not crazy good when I thought it would be. The overall experience here at Wahoo's tacos restaurant here in the Irvine spectrum Center in Irvine, California was pretty good, typical, and average. Even though the prices were on the higher end, I didn't really see the bill since my family paid for me without me knowing. Lol. I just went ahead and sat down and didn't think anything of it when I spoke my order. The service was good and friendly. It was nice to have the self service drink fountain that wasn't monitored. It was also nice to get refills of said self service drink fountain until it was time to go. Only con about this is finding a restroom maybe an hour later. Lol. For the most part though, it was a good and enjoyable meal with family. I wanted to go elsewhere but apparently family likes this place and I had really no choice. Plus, family paid for my meal, which is pretty good too. The experience was enjoyable, although I don't think there was much air conditioning when I was there. Wi-Fi hotspot need to anyway. If you're shopping or dining at the Irvine Spectrum center in Irvine, California consider Wahoos fish tacos restaurant as your one stop shop for all the things tacos. This Wahoo's fish taco resraurant is located within the aforementioned Irvine Spectrum center in Irvine, California. They accept major credit cards, as well as cash. They are located practically close to the Ferris wheel and the Hagen Daz ice cream shop. As far as parking goes, there's an overwhelming amount of parking space to park in on the street level. There's also a large parking garage for anyone who wants their car not overheated when they finish shopping. Consider coming to this one as well. With that said, if you enjoy a simple meal, consider coming to Wahoo's fish taco restaurant here in Irvine California for lunch or dinner, or maybe even a snack. Definitely recommended and the staff is good and friendly. Consider the carne asada tacos if you're nearby and craving some. It's good and worth the trip. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. 3.5 stars for the ambiance and the food. 4.5 stars for the service. 4.0 stars for the location and the prices. Support local! B read more