It's crazy that it has such a low rating. It's nothing fancy because it's just fish tacos, but the food quality is either on par or better than any other fish taco spot in OC/Costa Mesa/Santa Ana/Newport. Oh and you are at south coast so you can shop. Or you're at south coast and your options are this Starbucks or maybe Bruxie / the food court. Service is good, price is actually cheaper than most anything else you could get at the mall or any nearby restaurant, and it's good quality and flavor. Idk why the rating is as low as it is. It's a food court I'm not expecting much but they still over deliver imo. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Outer reef burrito and shrimp ensemada taco - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We were shopping at Crystal Court SC and remembered we used to have decent meal from here (haven't been here a while). The service as always very pleasant but this time we got some unexpected surprise. The order was for take out because we were not that hungry at the time. The fish taco was so undercooked the batter and the fish were so raw it tasted gross. This might be an isolated incident but that's enough for me to cross this one off my list. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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If you're at South Coast Plaza and not stopping by Wahoo's Fish Taco... you're missing out. I come here A LOT, and somehow they never miss. The food is always on point, but what really keeps me coming back is the staff. Everyone here is cool, welcoming, and actually seems like they enjoy what they do which makes a big difference. The ambiance is great and great service as well. Even when it's busy, they stay calm, move fast, and keep everything running smooth. No attitude, no stress--just solid service every time. You can tell there's a strong team behind this place. It's rare to find a spot this consistent. Definitely one of my go-to places in South Coast Plaza. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We stopped by for lunch and ordered the blackened fish citrus slaw burrito with black beans and brown rice. It was really delicious! It wasn't overly spicy and the citrus slaw really worked. We're seniors, so a burrito was enough to fill up both of us. The service was friendly and prompt. The restaurant had that funky beach vibe that all the Wahoos have. Highly recommend as a lunch stop while at the mall. read more

The best thing about the place is the service. The food is okay but it's good and quick when you need something simple and consistent. I've been coming to this location now and then for about 10 years. The lady does offer me like 6 things I don't want when I try and order lol, I'm like nah I just want this. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - New CHIPOTLE SALAD - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Another great meal! Awesome fish tacos, super chill decor and a great staff. I hope the manager appreciates his crew because they're awesome. read more

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Crispy fish taco plate was delicious. Went well with rice and beans and the sauces at the sauce bar. I appreciated that the beans were not refried. Convenient place to eat if you're shopping at the mall. There was enough seating for a somewhat large group. The chips and guacamole looked good. read more

Best Wahoo's I've ever been to! I love me some Wahoo's, but this store in South Coast Plaza was a cut above! My first visit here, and yhe food was great as always, but their customer service was exceptional. Enzo, especially, telling us about their specials and new products was knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone on the team was smiling and friendly and COMPETENT. I don't get out this way often, but I would definitely return and highly recommend you visit as well. I'd give them 10 stars if I could!! read more

Fantastic fish & chicken tacos. Had the lunch special that comes with chips & drink so a terrific value! Excellent service from Minerva. Great music playing in the background for a nice relaxing atmosphere. Conveniently located in the mall. Highly recommend Wahoos Fish tacos for fresh & delicious food! read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Chicken taco Plate 1988 super tasty! - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Wahoo's Fish Taco is a solid option if you're already at the mall and want something reliable. I had the breakfast burrito with Portuguese sausage, and it was very good and flavorful, filling, and well made. Definitely the highlight of the visit. That said, it's on the pricier side for a fast-casual spot, and the service was slower than I expected, especially given the setting. Still a good place to eat, just not the quickest or best value if you're in a rush. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Wow! This was just really bad. I should have left after seeing the "new" menu with much higher prices and up-charges for everything desirable. But I didn't. The new tiny plates look like they should serve the child's menu. The tortillas for the tacos look exactly what you get with a pack of 200 at Albertson's. The breaded fish taco had me picking through the breading looking for the fish. So much for avoiding upcharging to an actual filet on a two taco plate that was already $13.65. The glass of Wahoo Blonde Ale for only $4.50 was pretty good and the bargain of the night. read more

I had high hopes after hearing great things about this place, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. It's a casual, order-at-the-counter setup, which is fine, but the seafood didn't taste particularly fresh--my shrimp had a noticeably fishy flavor. On the plus side, the portions are generous, so if you're hungry, you won't leave disappointed. Just not sure I'd go back. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Banzai Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We got a quick lunch here before shopping. I ordered the 2 Taco Meal Special with chips, salsa and a drink included. I got the Crispy Fish Tacos 1988 Style, which basically meant with chopped cabbage, green sauce and pico de gallo. It was pretty crowded, even in the late afternoon and we were lucky to find a seat. It wasn't too long of a wait for our food and service was good overall. The cashier was super friendly and helpful. The salsa bar is located near the exit, which I and other customers did not notice at first. I was able to get some extra salsa before we got our food. My fish tacos were just ok. I liked the pico de gallo and green salsa as well as my chips and salsa. The fish itself was mushy on the inside and did not taste fresh. The other ingredients however, like the salsa, rice, beans, cabbage and corn tortilla all seemed fresh. My boyfriend got the crispy fish burrito, which he devoured and enjoyed. Overall this place was ok, I was just disappointed in the actual fish. Maybe I should of gotten the grilled instead of fried. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - 2 Taco Meal Special with Crispy Fish Tacos 1988 Style - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great vibes & food! Super fresh & nice employees. The taquitos are always good. The shrimp is good as well but I recommend the fish :) read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Taquitos (3) Shrimp Taco - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I was surprised to see a Wahoo's inside of the South Coast mall as there are so many pricey restaurants surrounding it. There is an inside dining area which extends to seating in the mall area as well. It is tucked in a corner so there isn't much shopping traffic in the area so you can take a break from all the people to grab a quick bite. The menu is very reasonably priced and portions are what you would expect. I ordered the crispy fish taco. I liked the citrus slaw and the cilantro sauce but the fish reminded me of a frozen fish stick from those kids meals served in a cafeteria. I also liked the salsa/sauce bar so should've ordered some chips to take advantage of that! I believe the value is good for the price ($5 per taco) especially in a mall like the South Coast plaza so if you're looking for a quick bite, this will do. But personally, I think the fish tacos at California fish grill are better and slightly cheaper. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I got the chipotle salad and a soda it was almost $20 with tax. I got a chicken caesar burrito and a fish taco at rubios with a free kids meal that had 2 fish tacos beans and chips with a deal and paid less than $10 for enough food for two meals drink included. Or at california fish grill I pay $13 and get 2 huge wild caught rockfish filets on a rockfish bowl with rice and kale salad. With the deal it came with a drink. Food was decent but not worth the money at all. The bowl was even smaller than rubio's. Rubio's Coastal Grill and California Fish Grill are wahoo's top 2 competitors and they are miles better and cheaper. Both also have deals in their apps while wahoo's has no deals. Zero reason to eat here when I can go to those two and eat better tasting food, for cheaper, and bigger portions relative to what I paid for. Also rubio's has coke. read more

I've been a regular for 15-years. The service, food quality and food taste have suddenly taken a deep dive. As one of my family's very favorite fast food restaurants, I don't lightly share that this was my last visit. The Togo order was unacceptable. Tried the chipotle salad. Wahoos is one of the few that I try anything new because it's at least good. It was awful: they didn't pack the dressing, there was a few tiny pieces of meet. It looked completely unappetizing. It tasted worse. Nobody finished their lunch and nobody saved leftovers for later. I had no qualms when the prices went up. But then the quality noticeably shifted far down. So very disappointed Wahoos! read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - The new chipotle salad with carne asada?!?! - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

so the 5 star reviews is for the tofu. nicely cooked, good flavor. so after spending $500 next door at sephora i was on the verge of death so i thought ok. i dont normally go to wahoos but its noce they have "healthy" options. i get a power bowl which is basically all peppers. i get the crispy fried fish which was a huge disappointment. bowl was dry and i would have like other sauce besides the spicy ones they had at their " salsa bar" i honestly come to wahoos like once every 4 years or so read more

Why are they so chintzy with sauce. They made me pay for sauce when I ask for it last time so this time I preordered it. $1.15 for this tiny cup! I went back and complained so they gave me more but come on! This place was EMPTY at lunch time. No wonder. I didn't even get a fork. Smh. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ordered the fish sandwich and it was very good as a quick, cheap tasty meal. I tried the street tacos with spicy chicken and all brown rice which was ok for my restricted diet. read more

Everything was a-ok. I ordered the two taco platter (fish, with black beans and rice). I assumed the fish was going to be breaded, but it was grilled. The fish tasted fresh and was topped with shredded cabbage and came with a small cup of pico de gallo. The platter itself didn't have much flavor, no salt, nothing. Everything needed salsa, at the very least limes. The restaurant had ample seating and was fairly clean. If you're strolling the mall like many people that I saw, and wanted some quick Mexican food, there's Wahoo's. read more

Bland food - always looks and tastes a day old. Service - Cashier always in bad mood and not friendly Location in mall... Ambiance? Come on! Would not recommend read more

By my work and I eat there a couple times a week. Consistent solid staples always. It's always a good call. Lupe and Minerva are awesome!

Not the best, still will come to get a bite if I'm in the area. No longer has the authentic fish taco / meat. Too blend

Got the Mr Lee's burrito, their Mr Lee's sauce is the umami go to Wahoos for their food. Prices have gone up slightly with inflation since I last visited but the burrito outperforms chipotle with proportion, flavor and balance. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Came here on a Tuesday around 7pm and very happy we did! The server / cashier was very nice and welcoming. I like the fact that their menus are eye level in the ordering line as well as above the registers. The photos are also very helpful. The food is almost a replica of the photos shown online & on the menu. I ordered the citrus slaw burrito and my mom and sister ordered the protein bowl. The burrito was a very nice size, I ate half and saved half for lunch tomorrow. The slaw tasted very good, especially topped with the green salsa. My sister and mom thought the protein bowls were good but not very filling. The restaurant was very clean and well kept. The menus are very descriptive and show lots of photos. I enjoy coming to this location every time! read more

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Stopped by here for a casual meal/snack while on a outing on this side of the mall. This side does not have a lot of food options, minus Ruby's, so we decided to grab a quick snack here for our daughter. We ordered a burrito plate that came with rice and beans. Surprisingly, this was a very large and tasty burrito. We got a carne asada one and we were able to all munch on it. They had a nice salsa bar and seating in booths and open tables, as well as highchairs. I would come here again if on this side of the mall. read more

Ok, I love Wahoos and use to go to this location for years. Hadn't gone in several years because I have been going to a different location. Wow, what happened? I only ordered my normal bean and cheese burrito and couldn't even finish it because it was tasteless! lol! Not sure how you can mess up a plain burrito! Couldn't even finish it because it was so bland. My guest ordered a chicken bowl (can't remember which one) but it was so dang spicy he couldn't eat it (& he eats anything!) I offered him the rest of my burrito and after one bite, he put it down. I took a bite of his chicken bowl and it was too spicy. I told the waitress as she passed by our table that the food was so spicy and she just smiled & shrugged her shoulders! lol! read more

3.5 stars Wahoo's Fish Taco is a casual chain offering a menu of Mexican-inspired seafood and more. The Crispy Fish Taco was made of an Alaska Flounder finger in a crispy seasoned batter along with melted cheese and citrus slaw (shredded red/green cabbage and herbs) on a soft yellow corn tortilla. The saltiness of the fish paired perfectly with the refreshing, acidic slaw, and the taco was made even better by the pico de gallo and salsas offered at the self-serve salsa bar, which included roasted tomato, fuego, and my favorites, the green sauce and Maria's salsa, both of which were creamy and flavorful. The taco was my favorite dish, but I also tried the Shrimp Ceviche, made of chopped shrimp, green onion, tomato, cilantro, pico de gallo, jalapeño, and citrus juice, and served with sliced avocado and tortilla chips. While decent, the ceviche didn't taste particularly fresh, and the avocado and lettuce that came with the dish were a bit browned. Finally, I tried the Protein Bowl, which came with sautéed veggies (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, zucchini), citrus slaw, and avocado, along with two proteins (I tried the chicken and shrimp). Overall, many of the items here had nice flavors, though some of the ingredients weren't as fresh as they could have been. Nevertheless, the affordable prices and beach shack atmosphere made this a nice place for a casual meal. read more

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Excellent 1988 carne asada tacos. Also the freshest guacamole and salsa. Lizbeth gave wonderful service, and remembered me from a previous visit. Claudia created a hospitable ambiance. I'll be back! Thank you. read more

A shame... grew up eating Wahoos since I was 6 years old. Heck I grew up eating at the original one in Costa Mesa and this was my favorite place for years! I even worked at this location because I loved the food so much. Sad to say that the quality has deteriorated beyond recognition. From the cringey and failed taco "style" switch ups and promos to the return to "classic 1988"... Bland taste, cheap quality. Only indistinguishable by consumers with no culture or taste for authentic flavors. I can't imagine this chain staying in business for long but it's already dead to me. This hurt to write but it begs an honest review. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Shrimp 2 Taco Entree - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Great Service! Was here on mother's day weekend for a quick bit while shopping. Daniel was the cashier and he was great! He never stopped moving, cleaning and asking if we needed anything. read more

Food was good but definitely didn't taste like how I remembered it when there were several locations in San Diego. Like a lot of places prices rose and quantity and quality plummeted. Service was quick so that was a plus. We were able to sit in a seat where you can overlook the outside of the mall (really you see the parking structure). You can people watch though. Self serving of your salsas are available. I like the green creamy one the best. Overall, not sure if I would return over n' over again like so used to when it was here in San Diego. read more

Located next to Sephora and The North Face is Wahoo's Fish Tacos, which is one of the few decent fast food options in this portion of South Coast Plaza. The service is slow, but the quality is superior to other taco restaurants in the area. I prefer beef over fish, even though it's called fish tacos, as the fish is not right out of ocean quality, which would be best. I just wish they would have a closer restaurant... read more

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Best burritos in town (this town cuz my Burbank location has long since closed)! They've got cold beer to wash down the great food so what more could you ask for. I don't make it to South Coast often but when I do, this is the lunch spot. Let's hope they stick around for a long long time! read more

It's been a while since our last visit and we wanted to see if they had returned to their pre pandemic business model. No. Our food was good but the pandemic changes need to go! On top of that, like our last visit the Sculpin Ballast Point keg blew while pouring my beer and they did not have a replacement keg! We ordered guacamole and chips, Malibu teriyaki bowl, and childrens cheese enchilada. Pre pandemic, the guacamole and chips would come out and we would have time to enjoy they before the mains came out. Now, it's all at once. Not digging it at all! read more

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Definitely exceed expectations! My partner and I were very very hungry and decided to stop here on our way out of the mall. We split the citrus slaw burrito with shrimp and an order of onion rings. Glad we decide to split because the burrito was HUGE!! The slaw didn't have as much flavour as I was expecting but I enjoyed the crunch it added but the shrimp inside were great! They were a bit spicy and cooked very well. Still super tender and juicy. Also loved the onion rings. Crispy and sweet just like they should be. read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - Citrus Slaw Burrito, Maui Onion Rings - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This is my go to spot at a south coast plaza for something that is nice, usually pretty quiet, and has always had good food. This is a January review so this is purely from a diet perspective...... I love that this place has calorie counts! Not for everyone, but if you're trying to loose a few it helps. Also, I love that they have lemon, onions, and salsa at a bar that you can serve yourself. In my opinion definitely a healthier option at South Coast Plaza for quick mall dining read more

Wahoo's Fish Tacos - 2 Taco Entree - Mexican Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Always the best perfect fish taco's until this visit. Not sure what went wrong but the fried fish taco usually has lots of cabbage and salsa and a bigger piece of fish. I know we all have bad days so I'll try again next week but Wahoos please don't add French fries and onion tings to your menu. Keep it to what you do best. I never want to see a hamburger either, leave that to Ruby's downstairs. I know you are also training but instead of fried fish, they first added fries to my order. I asked for white rice and white beans and that seemed to be very confusing to the person taking the order and lastly we asked for regular fish tacos which they took as Citrus Slaw wait what? I'll update next visit. read more

They offered the turkey albondigas soup and it was very delicious with the slice cold avocado, sliced green onions and shredded cheese. Soup was hot and filling to have on this cold winter day. It was so good, I had this two days in a row. Service was good and they have friendly staff. read more