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WaBa Grill in Santa Ana

4 (165) 1703 E McFadden Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, United States

Categories

Asian fusion restaurant
Asian restaurant
Fast food restaurant
Health food restaurant
Rice restaurant

Location on the map

Santa Ana, Orange County, California, US

Phone: +1 714-973-9222
Site: https://locations.wabagrill.com/...

Opening hours

Monday:7 AM–11 PM
Tuesday:7 AM–11 PM
Wednesday:7 AM–11 PM
Thursday:7 AM–11 PM
Friday:7 AM–11 PM
Saturday:7 AM–11 PM
Sunday:7 AM–11 PM

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Total reviews rating 4

165 Reviews for WaBa Grill 2024:

Review №1

2023-08-01 17:18:06

Wow, Waba Grill! Arrived at 10 A.M. to meet-up with someone. Very clean outside and inside upon entry. Outside eating area was clean, as in all tables and seats were clean. Inside seating, tables, soda bar, and order counter were clean. Clean!Staff was very friendly, all while busy prepping for the lunch crowd.I ordered a steak soft taco (yes, at 10 A.M. 😉). Excellent, even better at 10 A.M. 😎The Waba soda bar deserves a round of applause. Nice to see flavors not found at other restaurants (or 7-11).(And here is a dig at McDonalds. There is a move in their chain ... removing ... the dine-in soda bar. That was a benefit of dining in, now being stripped away by a zillion-dollar glutton.)One more thing, in the background they are playing Michael Jacksons Beat It which just makes this outing at Waba Grill more fun.Kudos for Waba Grill.

Review №2

2023-10-06 02:01:51

47$ for 1 small taco, 3 tiny drinks and 3 bowls ?? Such small chicken portions and the chicken was so bland and no green onions?! I couldnt finish my bowl; it was just so sad tasting. The cashier was very nice thoug, 5 stars for her.

Review №3

2023-10-16 02:24:54

Served very little for 12 dollars gave almost all rice in the chicken and steak bowl.

Review №4

2023-07-27 17:42:51

Great place to dine in and enjoy great food made fresh! Julia R and Magali are amazing staff that guarantee your order on time and with a smile! By far my favorite Waba Grill location.

Review №5

2023-10-25 01:03:22

Too many flies in this place. Employees leave the doors wide open in the front and back letting all flies in and letting all the AC out keeping this place steamy inside.

Review №6

2023-05-12 16:42:35

Was picking up my order the other day when I saw the owner being rude to one of the staff. Good luck to anyone working for someone like that, I for sure wouldn’t want my kids in that situation. Figured I’d spread some awareness, also goes to show education doesn’t grant you manners.

Review №7

2022-05-31 17:46:48

All taste the same, it all looks the same, even the portions look the same. They dont have chopsticks dont even ask, Use their sprork. Very minimal customer service. Asian fusion without the Asian....

Review №8

2023-06-16 17:53:03

Don’t come to this place they give you very little food and they weigh their chicken per bowl and it’s very little and over priced for what you are getting and if you request extra meat it’s $5.99 extra not because I’m cheap or being tight it’s just ridiculously over priced for what you are getting not coming here anymore!🛑

Review №9

2023-06-02 03:39:26

Amazing staff, some of the cashiers know my order by heart. They always make the customers feel welcome.

Review №10

2023-11-27 10:53:38

Food was alright..till I found a hair in it 😒hold the hair thanx

Review №11

2023-07-20 05:23:30

Ordered the family meal it was very good plenty of food for 5 people

Review №12

2019-02-16 22:05:46

Food was yummy my cashier was really friendly...i was filming a Video for my YouTube channel Food Galore Mexiko Subscribe

Review №13

2022-10-28 00:03:11

Food was given to me in bad condition the rice had no flavor the chicken dried out like jerky the veggies were like frozen over cooked soggy. This is the second and the last time at this store i think its time for us to contact their corporate office and make a formal complaint. If the owners dont fix the problems at this store maybe the corporate office will put pressure on them to make them or close this location.

Review №14

2022-05-14 21:40:33

Place is nice and so is the staff.lets talk about the items.the bowl in 2019, large and inexpensive.they would even have deals of 2 bowls for $12, now its almost $12 for 1.the bowl in 2022, smaller and more expensive.Its just sad that all these companies are pulling this trick of serving smaller sizes and charging more. This is not inflation, this is greed.Keeping the poor poor.

Review №15

2023-08-01 00:30:08

Good and fast serviceThe place is clean and the people is friendly

Review №16

2021-07-11 12:04:02

Great food. Loads of sauce and toppings. Plenty of indoor and umbrella-shaded outdoor seating for summer heat/humidity . though packed a bit close at this location, theres lots of airflow. Cashier was efficient. Portions of salmon protein somewhat on the small side if you have a huge appetite like mine. Prices are higher than the more budget-minded competing chains but quality is excellent and choices are more premium. Youll want to keep it in your rotation

Review №17

2022-04-11 22:40:36

First time customer and last! Worst service,Ordered a Waba Bowl which is supposed to have half Chicken and Half Steak. Added avocado and was charged for $2.49 for it.When I finally received my order after an 15 minute wait, I received a bowl with just Chicken and rice, No avocado, no onions.Additionally, it was a to-go Order and I was given no utensils, no napkins, no sauce. NOTHING!.I called the store and the person that answered the phone LAUGHED. He told me to go back and they will re-do the order but I was on a tight schedule.I usually do not write reviews but this is RIDICULOUS!!!

Review №18

2023-03-14 08:22:46

It was better than I expected… I came here starving and wanted to stay on the healthier side for a last minute late work lunch spot… got the teriyaki chicken and rice, nothing special but got the job done

Review №19

2022-05-15 15:33:30

They cant decide what kind of Asian flavor they want to have, so its all just really bland. They served me a salad with orange slices buried in it that I had to dig out before enjoying my salad. Bizarre. Also, apparently they support USC sports — enough said.

Review №20

2021-12-02 00:58:48

I cant believe how incompetent the employees at this wabba grill are. No Manager in site. Cashier had someone on the phone guiding her with the register. I tried to understand and not give the cashier any hard time. On the contrary but at the moment of receiving my order the cashier and cooks gave me an incorrect order and when I tried to raise that issue they got upset at me, cashier walked away and the cook asked if I had even paid so I showed her my receipt. I ordered a plantspired steak salad and got a steak platter with a simple salad that didnt even have any dressing. Its so frustrating that they were not able to correct my order. I am disappointed because out of all locations of Santa Ana, this one was my favorite but now I will take my business elsewhere.

Review №21

2022-04-26 19:12:28

My first time trying WaBa Grill and the Staff was very nice, friendly and the food was perfect, delicious and very fresh. I cant wait to visit this WaBa Grill again. I Definitely Recommend this establishment.

Review №22

2021-07-29 05:08:25

Glad the first 2 words out of the cashiers mouth were super rude when I called. Saved me from wasting a drive over there.Bummer cuz the food looks good. Greet people with respect or go handle your business & let the phone ring out! Ur doing too much.

Review №23

2021-03-10 02:16:21

Worst place every. Way too overpriced and they dont give you much food. I pay $13 the other day and it seemed like they gave me a small bowl amount in a regular bowl. Flame Broiler is a much better option. I dont understand how they are still in business. 👎

Review №24

2020-01-06 06:10:53

The WaBa Grill is one of my favorites spots 5o go eat. The food is delicious I ordered a chicken bowl which was good as always. One thing I like is that the service is super fast the food was served in just 5 minutes.

Review №25

2017-08-10 10:03:09

Always loved going here compared to other waba grills.The music always has good selection (opinion) and its generally very clean inside.Ive not had any sea food products yet, but all the chicken and steak meat has been very well cooked. Only once have I had the steak over cooked and charred.The condiment station (onions/sauces) is always well stocked and looks fresh made. After trying the sea food, I may crank up the rating.

Review №26

2015-08-31 20:56:09

Very good food. Above that the customer service was excellent. Dalia and Joana were very welcoming and made sure to smile there overall personality was amazing these servers deserve a raise :-) Really enjoyed my food and experienced, I will be going back :-D

Review №27

2022-01-09 16:27:21

Ordered the chicken and steak bowl. I love the steak as it has good flavor and soft. However, the chicken is dry. Will only order steak next time.

Review №28

2016-12-19 22:58:38

Place was good...menu looked presentable and easy to understand. The waba on 17th is much more generous with their portions, but well, whatever. My plate of salmon was so small...it was worthly worth the price. They skimped on my veggies n rice too...but customer service was great. The cashier was really nice. Overall 3 1/2 stars.

Review №29

2017-06-26 19:54:18

Very friendly staff. I ordered a large order for the company I work for and dropped one of the orders on the floor. Right away the manager was very attentive to the situation and offered me a replacement on the spot for free. You dont see customer service like that very often in fast food.

Review №30

2015-10-05 02:30:00

Went here for dinner today, ordered 2 chicken veggie bowls. They had me wait there as three customers went in front of me. When I asked what was going on with my food. They responded that that vegetables were not cooked yet. Waited there some more when a man ordered 6 chicken bowls and received them before me. When I stood up and asked what was taking so long, the cashiers response was that they were waiting on the meat. This was highly disrespectful cause they had just served 6 chicken bowls before me. They finally give me my order and I arrive home to find out that the rice was under cooked and hard, the vegetables that I waited on were under cooked and nearly raw, and the chicken must of died of old age cause it was dry and old. Never going here again and I advise no one to do so.

Review №31

2017-07-06 04:12:31

The establishment of WaBa Grill was clean and orderly. This includes the restroom. The service is good with a smiling, friendly staff. The menu is a little different from its competitors with beef ribs on the menu and also shrimp. I say give a try.

Review №32

2018-11-19 07:18:03

Its a good place to eat something but really small, it has a couple tables.The person who took care of my order was not interested in making me feel as if I was on a place that I have been already before, kinda rude and looks like its a big problem when you asked something about the menus.

Review №33

2023-08-07 16:57:09

The food is really good.

Review №34

2022-09-20 22:27:28

Ordered plant steak plate and tofu bowl over the phone, when I noticed it was real steak they wouldnt change it. Flies everywhere too.

Review №35

2019-10-12 04:54:35

Food is ok. TOO MUCH NOISE! MUSIC BLASTING, MEXICAN MUSIC SO LOUD WE HAD TO SHOUT OUR ORDER. I asked can you lower the music down? They did for 5 minutes, so we pucked up and pack it to go .

Review №36

2021-03-02 02:41:43

I go so much to this restaurant and the food is good but not only that but the workers are very nice and they always greet you with a big “WELCOME TO WABA HOW CAN I HELP YOU” and I think that’s very important for people to do bc it makes me want to go back every time- Jennifer

Review №37

2017-02-01 03:40:35

I called at 6:45 and no one answerd i showed up there two min later and all of the workers were on there phone no one was at the cashier and the cook i swear to go scratched his ass and started to touch the chicken with the hand he had used. And then the vegitibals were under cooked and the rice was as well i dont know why people are 5 staring this place oh and guess what while i was watching the store i called to put in a dilevery and guess what the girl decided to just let it ring becouse there were going to close in an houre i am very upset and am going back tommarowe to talk with the manager

Review №38

2022-10-22 03:45:40

Asked for a chicken bowl and they put a little bit of chicken and hardly nothing of teriyaki sauce 👎👎👎 it was dry

Review №39

2018-02-23 23:45:17

The food was absolutely fantastic, the staff was great, and the wait was quick. I couldnt get enough of this restaurant. I wish we had one where I live!

Review №40

2022-01-05 23:41:32

Awesome teriyaki meat and chicken and most of all theyre very generous theyre very polite and respectful good people at this location

Review №41

2018-08-22 05:48:42

Good spot to eat its only down the street from where i live so ita perfect for me when i dont cook ... The food is always fresh... They got music in the background so it has a good vibe ... U can also sit outside n enjoy ur food their ... Good spot ...

Review №42

2019-12-09 17:13:47

Nothing out of the ordinary or special. If anything, overpriced and plain, the plate is not worth the $14 price at all, shouldnt have stopped by and try it but instead go to a Chinese food place close by, but good to know where not to bring anyone or come back to.

Review №43

2017-10-25 23:03:51

I came here only twice, because I could not believe what happened to me the second visit. I ordered some food to go with a cup of iced tea, but found myself sucking something gooey and disgusting up in my straw, and it sickened me so much, I will never go here again. The carafe that was holding the tea much have not been properly cleaned. I do not ever want to go through that horror again!

Review №44

2022-05-20 20:34:53

Yummy food. I forgot what I ordered but I remember it made a nice dinner.

Review №45

2021-06-25 15:06:52

Poor customer service Very bad service I asked for sauce and she did not want to give me she told me that there was in the container I checked the container and there was no I told her there was none and she was upset. DONT COME TO THIS PLACE.

Review №46

2021-01-11 20:20:51

Brown rice ok, beef 👍but chicken 😒over cooked

Review №47

2020-12-11 02:26:39

Cashier was friendly and very helpful. Suggested family meal. BEST DEAL $19.99 + tax.

Review №48

2016-03-06 13:44:27

Staff is always nice!Pay attention guests, make sure you here when your food is ready so it doesnt get cold.

Review №49

2017-05-03 04:24:51

I been so many times to this place but I never had a cashier so helpful.great attitude.friendly. ..her name is Sylvia thank you Gurl keep up the good job :)

Review №50

2017-03-24 20:19:01

Very nice place, clean and the food is always good and healthy. they serve you quickly.

Review №51

2021-02-03 21:24:15

Interesting fresh kinda healthy menu... gave it a try.. could be new, and will get better in time.

Review №52

2019-07-24 21:58:21

They messed up my order, it happens, but then they fixed it by making me a replacement no questions asked and even threw in a drink for the inconvenience - great service!

Review №53

2020-06-15 16:32:38

They give u very little salad or chicken compared to other locations. Prices are also more than other locations.. Pass on this particular location .

Review №54

2019-06-24 03:09:15

I have never been to a WABA.My order taker was cordial.my table clean.the place was immaculate.my food delicious.

Review №55

2017-02-14 19:02:40

I VISITED WABA ON TUESDAY NIGHT MY ONLY DAY OFF AND TO MY SUPRISE I REALLY ENJOYED MY FOOD THE STEAK N RIBS R SO GOOD ID COME BACK AGAIN .. IVE BEEN TO OTHER WABAS N IVE HAD GUMPY LOOKING EMPLOYEES. BUT HERE THE COOK N CASHIER.SEEMED HAPPY I ASKED THE COOKS NAME TO COMPLAMEMT THE STEAK I THINK HE SAID OSCAR PLUS HE WAS QUIK .. I LIKE THIS WABA

Review №56

2021-01-30 00:04:22

Im not a waba typa guy but for some reason this spot has thee best chicken n steak bowl.

Review №57

2018-07-06 02:56:48

Great food good service, used to be another Grill place it switched over to Waba Grill

Review №58

2022-08-28 16:56:32

A little pricey but the food is delicious

Review №59

2019-11-03 00:27:42

Great food great customer service the food came out fast and hot and tasted great

Review №60

2021-02-28 05:07:17

Dont get the dumplings they arent too tasty but everything else is delicious.

Review №61

2020-06-11 01:29:35

Place was dirty, counterman unfriendly took like 20 minutes to get my 2 chicken bowlsWill never come back to this place

Review №62

2021-06-15 03:31:07

Total was 9.28.I gave her $10.30.I expected $1.02 back.She gave me like 70 cents lmao

Review №63

2018-12-30 07:30:39

Pretty good place. Cheap delicious food thats enjoyable and fresh.

Review №64

2016-12-24 00:06:36

Very small portion of kale. I love kale. Employees talk to much like a Mexican market

Review №65

2021-03-02 00:30:07

This waba grill was very nice and clean and they also take EBT card

Review №66

2022-06-11 22:00:45

Excellent food and choices very healthy

Review №67

2020-12-26 00:48:02

Expensive comparing to the other waba grills twice the price $25 for 2 bowls really????

Review №68

2021-07-15 13:50:02

Couldve been better . Low on items . Staff looks scared to communicate.

Review №69

2018-01-30 22:05:16

Really good service and my friend enjoy talking with the guy at the cash register.....he was really friendly

Review №70

2017-06-08 18:02:51

Employees are nice, but the food is as typical as expected.

Review №71

2019-11-07 19:36:14

This Waba location is fast and the staff is friendly. I will definitely be back!

Review №72

2018-03-31 21:17:14

The place was clean the service good and the food tasty 👌

Review №73

2017-01-19 18:02:35

Quick and reasonably healthy. Very good fast food option.

Review №74

2020-04-30 06:00:58

The customer atention was ok but the food,was trash.

Review №75

2020-02-29 02:05:01

Bad placement of items and just not enough room to move around. Too many tables

Review №76

2018-08-09 21:30:13

Its hot outside and its just as hot inside of establishment who wants to eat like that

Review №77

2022-04-19 14:02:20

Service was slow but food was grear

Review №78

2021-07-01 00:42:30

Rice was undercooked twice. In two different ocations

Review №79

2023-07-06 03:49:04

Nice

Review №80

2019-07-27 21:42:26

One of the best chicken bowls I’ve had

Review №81

2021-04-07 21:05:42

First time there...very tasty

Review №82

2018-02-21 19:59:07

Chicken bowls are great. Not a fan of the steak.

Review №83

2018-08-24 12:56:36

Freshes bowls in town. Best location to visit.

Review №84

2017-01-20 22:15:23

Food was tasty Ill go back again!!!😃

Review №85

2020-03-03 05:35:46

Back entrance smelled urine inside the building by the fountain drinks.

Review №86

2022-06-15 06:18:46

Clean. Friendly. Fast service

Review №87

2022-03-30 18:01:07

Service takes forever, chicken is dry.

Review №88

2018-09-04 22:33:16

Good

Review №89

2017-03-10 13:47:29

Was very bitter. Steak and brown rice. Yuck

Review №90

2019-08-16 23:33:05

Wabba is da bomb always good !

Review №91

2018-10-23 19:20:44

Customer service provided was not that great.

Review №92

2017-06-29 05:35:53

Great food service and entertainment

Review №93

2018-02-09 01:23:03

Great alternative to places like Flame Broiler.

Review №94

2021-12-21 11:43:24

Very good salmon plate

Review №95

2018-08-25 14:25:32

Good food for the price!

Review №96

2021-08-13 18:22:36

A healthy version of fast food.

Review №97

2022-06-05 18:10:37

👎

Review №98

2016-11-23 00:15:45

Food was good, until I got sick

Review №99

2021-04-16 08:42:34

Love their teriyaki sauce

Review №100

2018-07-29 17:29:19

Ford trims havingwabash, mt was good !,

Review №101

2016-12-31 06:36:14

Fresh, healthy, good prices.

Review №102

2018-05-19 20:52:59

Nothing fancy to much hype for rice and entree.

Review №103

2020-01-12 09:56:08

Excellent Food love it.

Review №104

2019-03-21 00:07:42

Foods not that great and prices too high

Review №105

2018-05-21 01:37:49

Place is amazingly good and fresh

Review №106

2021-04-04 01:53:45

Took for ever to get food at this location

Review №107

2017-08-20 06:10:34

Food has a great quality

Review №108

2019-04-28 20:36:05

Good healthy fast food

Review №109

2018-12-15 04:03:34

Good place for a quick meal

Review №110

2021-04-10 02:33:58

Great Service & Food.

Review №111

2021-03-23 06:40:05

Yummy food nice people

Review №112

2019-06-12 14:29:29

Service and food are average

Review №113

2018-12-25 21:24:23

Fresh and delicious food.

Review №114

2018-02-06 03:14:18

Best chicken bowl

Review №115

2020-08-15 22:06:56

REALLY GOOD AND HEALTHY FOOD

Review №116

2017-06-06 05:37:04

Good food

Review №117

2019-05-26 19:31:38

Good food-Always

Review №118

2018-05-07 02:06:34

Hands down this is thee Best!

Review №119

2018-04-28 18:46:55

Good quick meals

Review №120

2017-06-12 17:56:58

Great chicken bowls

Review №121

2018-03-18 21:34:39

Good place, good food

Review №122

2020-07-16 03:23:23

Chiken vegetables bowl👍

Review №123

2017-05-04 19:38:34

Quick fast service

Review №124

2018-09-12 20:19:22

Great food and service

Review №125

2018-03-23 05:16:23

Always delicious

Review №126

2018-09-12 00:48:27

SaBa is Great!!! :-)

Review №127

2021-08-07 04:41:05

Best place ever!!!

Review №128

2020-12-18 20:20:12

Fast and delicious

Review №129

2018-08-18 02:39:09

Review №130

2022-02-12 20:02:49

Good service

Review №131

2018-08-09 06:43:25

Meh

Review №132

2018-12-12 01:14:42

Always fresh

Review №133

2018-04-27 16:43:19

Yummm

Review №134

2017-04-11 16:21:21

Review №135

2021-03-02 23:22:17

Hella good

Review №136

2018-02-07 03:16:39

Yummy bowls

Review №137

2017-01-10 17:50:32

Great service

Review №138

2021-03-24 01:20:26

Over price

Review №139

2021-03-21 06:25:37

Delicious 😋

Review №140

2021-06-17 23:12:45

First timer

Review №141

2016-08-01 00:58:31

Convenient.

Review №142

2023-01-20 20:44:45

Good service and variety that had not been suggested to me in other places, they usually stick to the menu and let you discover what they can offer you, here I found variety, flavor, speed and excellent service.

Review №143

2023-11-01 00:55:03

The cashiers and waitresses are too slow, you order by phone several minutes before you arrive and they make you wait another 15 minutes, very bad service.

Review №144

2023-03-03 02:43:26

Roast meat. Quesadillas with hand tortillas

Review №145

2021-05-23 02:25:12

It is the best waba I have ever tried, there are others that do not taste good

Review №146

2019-11-18 21:06:15

Good food. But the price a little high

Review №147

2021-03-02 03:02:55

It served me super well ♥️♥️♥️-Jennifer

Review №148

2021-11-05 03:33:30

Very good for something quick

Review №149

2016-12-24 08:57:57

Good healthy food and good price

Review №150

2018-05-10 23:26:11

Very good

Review №151

2022-09-16 11:54:29

I love to eat oh

Review №152

2022-06-14 21:38:46

I was getting my order and they hung up on me

Review №153

2018-07-07 02:14:51

They are too slow to serve you

Review №154

2018-12-01 19:07:16

Nice staff great way

Review №155

2017-08-16 22:28:39

Healthy food and good taste.

Review №156

2018-11-18 04:16:38

They are not polite

Review №157

2017-09-18 22:53:36

Excellent very healthy food

Review №158

2021-09-26 17:00:56

Excellent food I recommend it

Review №159

2020-03-09 05:07:20

Review №160

2020-08-09 09:08:28

Lots of variety

Review №161

2019-08-10 20:22:02

Magnificent

Review №162

2018-02-12 12:47:38

Excellent

Review №163

2017-04-18 13:45:30

Very healthy

Review №164

2019-12-31 02:00:27

Review №165

2021-12-28 04:19:42

Passable food