Wahoos's is such a great family restaurant!!! Rara & Pap took our grandsons to dinner here Tuesday night!!! The big screen TVs was the perfect place to watch FIFA games!!! The decor is so fun! And they have the best outdoor area to eat! Also a really nice Hawaiian style bar with a large selection! Joe was so kind a brought us chips, guacamole, salsa! Their guacamole is THE BEST!!! They offer several fresh proteins to add to your meal! I had the Kale Kai salad with the delicious marinated salmon! Their Reef burrito, Is so good & the Loaded quesadilla was a big hit!!! As was the Angus steak cheese quesadilla! The service is excellent too! We highly recommend going there! read more

My friend and I were looking for a place with vegetarian options, so we turned to Yelp to help us find somewhere new to try. This place is located in a strip mall with anchor stores such as Applebee's, Livotis, and TJ Maxx. If you enjoy Surf Taco, I think you'll really enjoy this place. They serve alcohol, and quite a few patrons seemed to enjoy their meals at the bar. They also offer Happy Hour and Ladies' Night, so those are worth taking advantage of. We chose to sit at a table and received wonderful, warm service from both the bartender and the owner or manager, whose names unfortunately escape me. This is a fast casual chain restaurant. While it comes up as a Mexican restaurant, there are also some Hawaiian flavors sprinkled throughout the menu. When you walk in, you normally head to the counter to place your order. For the tacos, you choose your protein, with options including poultry, pork, seafood, tofu, or vegetables. Having vegan options is always a plus. For entrees, they offer several choices featuring enchiladas or tacos served with rice and beans. If those aren't your thing, there's also a fish sandwich and a Shredder sandwich. According to the menu, you can substitute the black beans and regular salad, although the alternate choices do cost extra. There are also several bowls if you'd rather go that route. We ordered the Two Enchiladas Entree and the Two Tacos Entree. -Two Enchiladas Entree - 4/5 Delicious enchiladas with some nice vegetables inside. My friend enjoyed them but wished they had been a little more filling and had more vegetables. -Two Tacos Entree - 4.5/5 I ordered one shrimp taco and one salmon taco. The next time I'm back, I'm sticking with the shrimp because that taco was outstanding! The shrimp were succulent and perfectly cooked, with a sweet and savory sauce that paired brilliantly with the citrus salad topping. They were not overcooked, which made all the difference. In contrast, the wild-caught salmon, which costs extra, was dry. They did give me a generous portion, but unfortunately, the salmon was overcooked, so I was underwhelmed by that taco. Overall, we had a very good experience with good food, warm service, and plenty of choices. The decor is best described as fun and playful. Just for Fun: be sure to look around for the hidden frog that's hiding in plain sight! read more

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Set in a strip mall, Wahoo's Fish Taco is a chain that is only here in Middletown NJ. The closest one is in Florida so said a crew member, Remo. There is no table service though they will bring the food to the table. Latino decor is evident. The food is decent. My only concern is that they nickel and dime you with many of the extras. Is this a must-go place to try? No, not really. read more

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Cure place. Been here before and this is my second time. The first time I had the fish tacos. Today I'm having the Kale Kai Salad with steak. Tastes good, but very spicy. I didn't know it' would be spicy. Portion is big, flavor is great. Has corn, black beans, lettuce, kale, avocado, chopped tomatos, onions and tortilla strips with cilantro dressing. Very good and I plan to visit again for happy hour and to try the margaritas. PS: The wall menu gives you the calorie count. read more

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Great food. Mad about the large amount of rice they put in the burritos but other than that, solid food. read more

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The portions are always great. The burritos are wrapped to perfection. Chips come in the bag greasy and tasty. This place makes the local chipotle look like a complete joke. read more

So I grew up in California and Wahoos came around in the late 80's... I have enjoyed the tacos, beans and rice for YEARSSS, they even got me through the cravies during my pregnancies days!! ya that good! so moving to NJ, no wahoos in fact I had my last Wahoo's fish taco in May of 2013, b4 I moved to NJ. SOOOO Imagine my surprise as I am driving down the road and see a Wahoo's Fish tacos sign, like I almost crashed my car-- I was so happyyyy.. now it's 11am in the morning but the craving was there, like it hit hard!! so I do my Trader Joe shopping for Mini-Me -she recently has been on a chicken soup dumpling kick from TJ's ,,, but quick like it was a "fast" turn at the jug handle and off to Wahoo's. Of course I ordered the fish taco combo and the fish burrito-- like you are crazy not toooooooo... packed all nice & off I went back home bearing gifts of yummy food. This Wahoo's has a nice bar and on Mondays $5. margaritas. Ok the food was packed well & still hot when I got home. Hubby loved the burrito and was very satisfied that it did indeed taste the same. Mini-Me was in heaven and of course will be heading back with me to dine in. Well Done Wahoo's WELL DONE!!! read more

Always great food and great service. Love that there's a bar too with great happy hour specials.

Been here a few times and the food is always fresh and delicious. I love that they occasionally have live music

I asked for no meat on Nachos. They put chicken. I asked for pico & jalapeños to be added, they were not. The quesadilla & beans are good. read more

I stopped by this little fish taco joint when I was in the area and definitely not disappointed. I know it's a chain, but I think it's one of the only ones in NJ so it doesn't count for me. I love that they have outdoor, dog friendly seating area. It's great especially in the summer when you're out and about. The best part though? The food is bomb. Even though it's a chain, it's got a really fresh quality ingredients! I love that the fish tacos come with slaw and not just plain cabbage. Also the rice and beans that come on the side are absolutely delicious. Honestly overall a great place to stop by for a quick meal. Also, the prices are really reasonable! Especially for the quality of food. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Loaded nachos with carne asada - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

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Nice place... good food for a quick meal and bar... sometimes has guitar entertainer. Outside area in nicer weather. read more

When in Middletown there's only 1 place to get street tacos and beer, that's Wahoo's. They ah e a neat little outdoor area and a bar to sit and eat outside. The interior is roomy and kind of fun. I've been here several times abs tried most of the menu so I can safely say everything is very good. The price points are fair I'd not at bargain levels and you get your belly full to boot. The staff is friendly fast and attentive. Don't miss a chance to tru Wahoo's. read more

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Food was really good. Service was perfect and we loved the ambience. We will go back soon!

My bestie, goddaughter and I got together for dinner and took a ride to this restaurant. When we arrived I parked in the plaza lot. We walked up and there was indoor and outdoor seating and we choose indoor. The restaurant is set up to order your food at the counter, pay and they will bring it to you at the table. I ordered the Alaskan Flounder burrito teriyaki style. My friend ordered the steak quesadilla. While we waited I went over to the bar and ordered the espresso martini which was good but not enough lol. When the food came it was very good. The owner Rimy came around and checked on us several times and he was very nice. I will say the food and drink was very affordable. All in all I enjoyed my time. read more

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Be careful if you use Uber Eats to order here. The prices on Uber are about 15% higher and thats before taxes, delivery fees, etc. The food is great the Uber Eats prices are not. read more

The staff here is amazing very welcoming the spaces very eccentric and pleasing to the eye. The food looks so good. I've heard nothing but great things about this place. read more

Hubs and I have been wanting to try this place for a while but never got a chance to because we kept forgetting about because we live far away. Well, we finally remembered to come here and give this place a try. He ordered loaded nachos, which is described as your choice of protein topped with jack & cheddar mix, beans, jalapeños, served with salsa, sour cream & guacamole. Hubs said that it had chips, salsa and beans. What's there not to like? However, we could've added any protein to it and it could've tasted the same. He chose the fish as protein but had no clue as to what kind of fish it was. Overall, it tasted like a plate of nachos with a protein on top of it. There was nothing exhilarating about it but it filled him up. Daughter ordered the salmon bowl, which is Alaska salmon grilled with light soy marinade, served over rice & citrus slaw with a side of homemade aioli. She says that it's been a long time since she had cooked salmon and this filled her up. However, she felt it could've used more seasoning. She thought that it was good but it could have been better. Lastly, I had two enchiladas, which is any protein served with rice and beans, garnished with salsa. You can also substitute one side with citrus slaw or salad for an extra charge of 50 cents. I also had fish as well but didn't know what kind of fish it was. I chose to keep my sides and not substitute anything. I had a choice of red or green salsa and chose green. It was ok, no big deal. I felt this place was more Tex Mex/Southwestern kind of food and I'm not crazy about it. Service was ok and quick. Maybe, I'll return to try other items on the menu, eventually.... read more

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We were looking for a nice lunch in the area and definitely found it! Deliciously fresh fish tacos and just enough food to fill us up. Really cool place inside for either pick up, dine in, or just grabbing a quick drink at the bar. Really cool place. Friendly place. We'll be back! read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Bar - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

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This place doesn't look like much from the outside as it is nestled between a TJ Maxx and a Livoti's. Their menu looks like they have a ton of good options ranging from tacos to bowls. It also tries to present itself like a Southern California beach taco spot. I would also highly recommend sitting at the bar and trying some of their drinks. Finally, I had a bowl with carne asada, rice, and beans. I opted to add avocado slices for a couple extra cents. The carne asada was in a sauce with sautéed vegetables (onions, peppers, and mushrooms). The steak could have used a little more seasoning but the rice was good. The beans were just normal black beans from a can. They could have tried to add some flare to it. Nonetheless, great spot and I am looking forward to trying more food in the future. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Carne Asada with rice and beans - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

I loved the salmon bowl, fresh and tasty- the burrito on the other hand was not so great. Pricing is good, cute atmosphere and outdoor dining. Definitely a cool spot for summer dinner read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Salmon Bowl & Screaming chicken burrito - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

I was in the area and stumbled in. So glad I did! The fried fish tacos with crispy slaw Cajun beans and rice are super flavorful and affordable. The staff was really nice. They even have a bar! Would definitely recommend! read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - 2 fried fish crispy slaw tacos, Cajun beans, brown rice and pico. - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

The food here is fabulous!! I had a fish taco while my mom had a chicken bowl. We both recommend this place and would return again if we're in the area. The service was great and there was a man singing and provided free entertainment which was added to the nice ambiance. read more

Decided to check out a local taco place near my new job today and wow!! I'm so pleasantly surprised by this place. Having previously worked in NYC, I came into this area with apprehension in trying the local food spots. Wahoos doesn't disappoint! Their Cajun fries with the special ranch sauce is amazing! Tacos are pretty decent too. You might have to ask for hot sauce on the side if you need a bit more zest in them like I do. I like that they have a full bar too! Very friendly staff :) would recommend! read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Carnitas and carne asada tacos - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

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The only good thing about this experience was the size of the salmon. My first hint to run was that they had absolutely no prices posted. I had a salmon over rice bowl and it was HIGHLY disappointing. The salon was cooked well but not seasoned at all and the rice was extremely bland. For a $25 meal for one I expected muchhhhhh better. Never again read more

Place was closed at 7pm on a Sunday when they state their hours are open til 8. Drove all the way here, phone line is not working, employees sitting around inside lingering like they don't have a job to do. No one even came to tell us at the door why they were closed at the very least. I'll never give this place my businesss after this. Zero courtesy her read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Sunday 7pm and closed. Store hours say 8pm. Employees inside didn't even bother to come tell us why. - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

Best black beans ever! Love this place, whether take out or dine in. It's very casual, with a bar, and great service! All at a reasonable price. Don't let the strip mall location fool you! read more

We eat and order from here consistently purely due to convenience. Be prepared to deal with untrained and combative high school students running the front of house. Takeout quality is inconsistent and the $10 side of chips salsa and guacamole comes filled 1/3 of the way and half open. Food is fine. Hours are eh. read more

Fantastic dinner tonight at the new Wahoos in Middletown. Joe one of the owners was fantastic and so proud of his new place. It is in the shopping plaza with Applebees etc (where Pathmark used to be) great food, and a wonderful bar. If you go, a good trick is to order the food first, and then go to the bar, they bring it to you there, and the flow is better than going to the bar and then going back to get the food. 1147 Route 35 Middletown 07748 United States They have a happy hour 6-8pm, $2 Miller Beers, they have $10 Margaritas, you order the food at the counter, and then they bring it to you at the bar... fantastic food, nice atmosphers and we just had fun The food was great quality, and plentiful, my wife and I had a pre-Mothers day dinner for $20, and then went to the bar for another $20, just a nice dinner 732.671.TACO(8226) https://www.wahoos.com/now-open-in-new-jersey/ read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

Giving 2 stars as the staff was super friendly, attentive, and nice. However - the food was bland, blah, and not great overall. Burritos hardly had any meat in them, had a strange butter taste, and was like 90% rice. The place has potential with a bar, outside seating, nice staff, and a good location. I will not be back as it was under the other well known fast food names for food taste and quality. I expected above that! read more

Just had their grand opening today, and it has such a great atmosphere. a taco place and much more with different style cuisines to really bring out the flavors. The citrus tacos are real good. They have a self serve sauce bar that had unlimited pico de Gallo and much more. Has a full bar in it as well. Friendly staff, very on top of everything. Will be coming back! read more

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I purchased the Banzai Bowl with Carne Asada. The banzai veggies were impressive and the steak was cooked perfectly. The restaurant was clean, plenty of seating and had what seemed like a full bar! They have a good tequila selection. Everything was fresh and service was fast! Shrimp is a decent size and tasted fresh. During covid they do not offer fountain soda to customers only bottled sodas. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - a plate of food - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

This is the new hot spot in town. It's great for lunch or dinner. Full bar to enjoy your evenings with appetizers built for two. Children's menu items also good for bringing the family. When Summer comes, the garage style windows will open and you can enjoy Wahoos even more with fresh air pumping through. The vibe is beach type music. read more

Wahoo's Fish Taco - Bar area - Seafood Near Me - Middletown, New Jersey

We were at this Middletown location tonight to shop and decided to stop in for a quick dinner at around 6pm. We enjoyed our first Wahoo meal here three years ago, pre-COVID, so we were looking forward to another. We ordered a Wahoo bowl with fish (spicy wahoo) and black beans, and a Wahoo bowl with tofu and spicy beans, and we were served our meals within 10 minutes. Service was great. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. The wahoo was WAY over cooked; rubbery so you could bounce a fork off of it. Frankly, it seemed like fish cooked yesterday and served as leftovers today. The tofu was unremarkable, and the spicy beans had an off taste. We dine out a lot, and we weren't expecting anything other than good fast food, but this was terrible fast food. It was easily the worst restaurant meal we've been served this year. Very disappointing. We won't be back. read more

Flavorful, fresh, fairly healthy, well-priced Tex-Mex. My only regret is discovering this place just before moving out of the area, which is starved for any kind of ethnic food options. This definitely hits the spot in an area full of mediocre pizza, Chinese, and one dirty Chipotle. Also, the manager really seems to care and runs a tight ship. My only two complaints are that it should stay open later (closes at 7:45) and deliver. Otherwise, recommended! read more

I love the fact that they offer a tofu option for a protein! My family and I have enjoyed every meal we have had there and to go. read more

The service and food are a 10 in my book! Food was super fresh and flavorful and the service is definitely something to brag about ... first time there definitely won't be the last read more

I apologize for another late review. I met a friend last Friday evening (12/10) who I hadn't seen in a while. I was looking for a place near him to try. He is a vegan and needed a menu to accommodate that. After some Yelp searching I decided on this small chain based on the style of food and the intriguing menu. Apparently is Mexican with Hawaiian and Brazilian influences. I'm not a big fan of chains, but this place knocked it out of the park. In fact, I enjoyed it so much I brought my wife back on Saturday night! I wish this place was closer to my home. I told another friend that I'm rekindling a friendship with who loves Mexican style food and he said that's our next lunch visit. So, on Friday after getting used to how to order, my friend and I were blown away by the quality and flavors of the food. It's what you expect on the surface with tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. However, you pick a protein and style separately. You order and they bring it out to you which I should have understood because they give you a pager type device that is flat and has a number on it. The base prices are low, but then add ons get an up charge. It's still very reasonable. For example, I had the wahoo(a dense white fish) fish taco with citrus salsa, and chicken taco prepared the same. There was a charge for that and sour cream and guacamole. The young lady rattled off these options quickly so be careful. Sliced avocado was added to my tacos that I didn't want but I probably didn't catch her saying it. They were served on double soft corn tortillas. I got them regular, not spicy, a mistake for the chicken. We ordered the meal combos which come with black beans and either white or brown rice. Neither are my favorite as I prefer Spanish rice and pinto or refried beans. My friend had tofu and shrimp for some reason (not vegan!) and we thought for the price and taste it was well worth it. He couldn't stop raving about his food. You can order 1988 style (the year the the company was founded) which is a traditional style taco. You can also get flour tortillas as well which is what I did Saturday on my carnitas taco. My wife had a wahoo salad that she annihilated (she's tiny so when she finishes something it has to be incredibly delicious) except for some of the fish because of the portion size. My dog annihilated that for breakfast on Sunday! On Saturday I didn't have the combo as a didn't want the rice or beans so I had a carne asada enchilada with green sauce. Absolutely amazing. I need a thesaurus. For those alcohol lovers they have a bar! In fact, that's where you get water or a fountain soda, they offer a variety of bottled items at the register as well. Keep in mind because of these Covid days they close at 745pm. Hopefully as things improve they will stay open later on the weekends. I cannot emphasize enough how good the food was. We will be back soon and I will not forget to take pics. read more

This place was so good! Super fresh ingredients and awesome all around vibe. It's fast casual but with really great ingredients. I got the protein bowl with shrimp and steak and I highly recommend. Awesome addition to the area! read more

I love everything about this place. Atmosphere is great, the staff is super friendly and the food amazing. I had the Wahoo Tacos, sooooo good! read more