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Wahoo's

3.8 (235 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Seafood
Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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

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Mold in soda machine

Food was fine but they had black mold in the soda and when we politely asked for a refund since we drank the soda, they got all weirded out by us telling them and gave us three dollars instead of doing anything about it when all we wanted is for them to fix it for other customers

This does not smell or taste very good
Elisa G.

I came here to get passionfruit iced tea and paid for it and they were making it and I forgot to fill up my cup. I'm going back to get it but not to get any more shrimp because it's not very good. I do not recommend.

Connie S.

If you do want Wahoo's, don't go to this one. The service and food were horrible. We ordered 4 meals to dine in. We also ordered chips, which they charge for. The bowl was only half full and when my son asked for more, we had to pay for it. We spent over $70 for our meals. Then the food comes out, it looks just thrown on the plates. I ordered taquitos which were apparently not made. I had to wait another 10 minutes and my family was nearly done. The worst part-the photo is what they served for taquitos. Taquitos cut up and in a bowl, never mind that they were only half-filled with chicken. Sad part is we will probably never go back to another Wahoo's after this, it was that bad. Check out other recent reviews and save your money.

Three tacos, white rice, and black beans.
Bob S.

First time at this location. The food here is delicious, there was great service, nice ambiance, and the music was very nice.

Chicken tortilla soup
Nancie M.

So consistent is the word on this particular restaurant. The service the mgr is always amazing greeting customers and actually checking up on everyone and serving so hands on with this place .... I have never experienced this in a fast food restaurant ... kuddos to him! I am actually impressed with him and staff the food is consistent and the margaritas are exceptionally great the mango in particular. I am truly impressed

Crispy fish sandwich, Fuego Carnitas Taco

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Reviews are mixed. Many highlight the friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, and fresh fish tacos.

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13 years ago

It was decent, the fish tacos could've had a little more flavor and same with the rice and beans.

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13 years ago

My favorite is the cheese enchiladas with green sauce. The staff is so friendly! We eat here about once a week. ;-)

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12 years ago

Foods always dry. It's a fun environment but the did quality doesn't match it. I prefer rubios or other local joints for the food.

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10 years ago

I really enjoy their various meat free options. Especially love the Bonzai salad with grilled veggies and black beans

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10 years ago

Amazing food, great drink! One of my co for taco Tuesday and getting $2 taco so I always go on Tuesday almost every week

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14 years ago

The only one worth going to is in Laguna. The food here in San Clemente tasted old, and the ahi rice tasted way to fishy. To bad.

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11 years ago

I love the food just a little too pricy for what you get I think. I would try to Kale kai salad. So good i loved it so much!!!!

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Thanks Mark!!

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Staff is always friendly and helpful. The food is excellent I highly recommend the Maui Bowie with spicy chicken.

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Thanks for the kind words Cy!

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I love this place! Great food, fair prices, and a really friendly staff! The chicken quesadilla is really good as well as the fish tacos.

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Thanks J.K.!!

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10 years ago

Wahoos is the best! Food is always amazing and the staff is always very friendly and professional. I highly recommend it!

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13 years ago

My favorite plate the number 2 with chicken, green sauce ,white rice and black beans, thanks to all that works there.

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10 years ago

So happy they took the rice out of their chicken tortilla soup rice does not belong in yummy chicken tortilla soup

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