WaBa Grill

I placed my order through the phone. 3 meals. The girl who took my order was very helpful and nice. When I went to pick up my order it was ready and the girl was very helpful and offered me condiments. The food was delicious. We will definitely go back again

I had a great experience at Waba Grill. As soon as I walked in, Maria greeted me with amazing energy and made me feel welcome right away. Her positive attitude and attentiveness really stood out. We're often quick to complain when something goes wrong in places like this, but we rarely take the time to acknowledge the people who show up with great energy, work hard, and deliver excellent customer service. Maria did just that, and I wanted to make sure she's recognized for it. Thank you, Maria!

The best place in Santa place! The staff is very friendly they had my food freshly made. If you’re looking for a healthy option for a decent price, this is the place to go. It’s affordable and it’s delicious. I recommend the chicken with rice or steak with rice very delicious! I am very thankful Santa Paula add this as we needed a healthy “ fast food place”. This is definitely a place to try , it’s clean, and the staff was friendly. Don’t forget to ask for sauce to make your meal even better!

Good food. I consider this a healthier choice than the other fast food places they're in town. They forgot to put the extra sauce that I paid for with my order and they kinda took a while to make it but it wasn't a big deal, to be honest. The prices are fine.

Ed David

The food was prepared exactly as requested, with fresh ingredients and the order made just the way it was customized, which made the whole experience even better. Portions were just right and everything came out hot, flavorful, and nicely presented, making this a spot that is easy to recommend and worth coming back to.

Cata J.

I placed my order through the phone. 3 meals. The girl who took my order was very helpful and nice. When I went to pick up my order it was ready and the girl was very helpful and offered me condiments. The food was delicious. We will definitely go back again

Ashvir

I recently visited Waba Grill and was really impressed. The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. I especially liked how healthy the options felt — grilled proteins with plenty of veggies and sauces that weren’t too heavy. The portions were generous, and the place was clean and welcoming. Service was quick and friendly, which made the experience even better.

Brad Williams

I had a great experience at Waba Grill. As soon as I walked in, Maria greeted me with amazing energy and made me feel welcome right away. Her positive attitude and attentiveness really stood out. We're often quick to complain when something goes wrong in places like this, but we rarely take the time to acknowledge the people who show up with great energy, work hard, and deliver excellent customer service. Maria did just that, and I wanted to make sure she's recognized for it. Thank you, Maria!

Andrew Valerio

The best place in Santa place! The staff is very friendly they had my food freshly made. If you’re looking for a healthy option for a decent price, this is the place to go. It’s affordable and it’s delicious. I recommend the chicken with rice or steak with rice very delicious! I am very thankful Santa Paula add this as we needed a healthy “ fast food place”. This is definitely a place to try , it’s clean, and the staff was friendly. Don’t forget to ask for sauce to make your meal even better!

CLARA A-R

Good food. I consider this a healthier choice than the other fast food places they're in town. They forgot to put the extra sauce that I paid for with my order and they kinda took a while to make it but it wasn't a big deal, to be honest. The prices are fine.

jeff halligan

11/10 would recommend this location if you’re in the area! The staff was so polite and accommodating while I waited for a large order (12 orders with all types of dietary restrictions) and not only did they have the food ready when I arrived (8 min drive from the location of our shoot for a film) but separated them accordingly. Truly appreciate you all, thank you Waba Grill team on Harvard!!

1st time visitor. My wife and I stopped in for lunch; we knew it had recently opened and wanted to try it out (we'd never been to a Waba Grill.) First impression was good. It's new so everything was clean. Parking lot was clean although a little confusing as you turn off the street (there's a ton of parking in the rear.) We ordered our meals and waited for them to be prepared. My wife ordered the chicken vegetable bowl and I ordered the Waba rice bowl. They got my order wrong - they gave me a Waba vegetable instead. No big deal, it came with veggies. One thing I wasn't a fan of was the sauce they drizzle on the food. It's a soy sauce glaze and I'm not a big soy sauce fan - they should ask if you want it on the food or as a side. My wife noticed that the only utensils they had were plastic forks but that the veggies eere big enough where she would have like a fork to cut them up. We both wondered what the kid's meals would be like if the veggies were too big. The food itself was really fresh, the carrots, broccoli and cabbage crunchy. Both the chicken and steak were lean. Overall it was a good experience and we'll try it again.

Got the chicken and steak family meal, looked like a little bit of food but ended up being enough for two adults a teen and a kiddo. Chicken was dry, but the rest was ok.

Kurt Kirkland

1st time visitor. My wife and I stopped in for lunch; we knew it had recently opened and wanted to try it out (we'd never been to a Waba Grill.) First impression was good. It's new so everything was clean. Parking lot was clean although a little confusing as you turn off the street (there's a ton of parking in the rear.) We ordered our meals and waited for them to be prepared. My wife ordered the chicken vegetable bowl and I ordered the Waba rice bowl. They got my order wrong - they gave me a Waba vegetable instead. No big deal, it came with veggies. One thing I wasn't a fan of was the sauce they drizzle on the food. It's a soy sauce glaze and I'm not a big soy sauce fan - they should ask if you want it on the food or as a side. My wife noticed that the only utensils they had were plastic forks but that the veggies eere big enough where she would have like a fork to cut them up. We both wondered what the kid's meals would be like if the veggies were too big. The food itself was really fresh, the carrots, broccoli and cabbage crunchy. Both the chicken and steak were lean. Overall it was a good experience and we'll try it again.

luisiana figueroa

Got the chicken and steak family meal, looked like a little bit of food but ended up being enough for two adults a teen and a kiddo. Chicken was dry, but the rest was ok.

Waba Grill is a great healthy option if you're looking for something fast. All meals are made to order, but the kitchen was very efficient in completing our order. I'm giving this a four star review simply because it wasn't entirely clean when I visited and that doesn't make a great first impression. However, I have no doubt that as they get more employees and the business starts to pick up that won't be a problem anymore. The food itself was delicious and I would definitely recommend it to a friend who's looking for something health-conscious.

Staff was a little off when I went to order I would like to think it was a new employee. Trying to sell me the teriyaki sauce and Sriracha in a small cup instead of giving me the ones they have in little packets that are free. 🤦‍♀️ I also upgraded to the salad and fruit and it's not worth it. DON'T DO IT! All they added was green salad which was bitter and half a orange that looked like it was cut the day before and I had to throw away. My husband got the veggies and they were a little hard but they were better than the salad.

Good service and hours. The bowl portions were big enough for me to have leftovers. I liked the Teriyaki Chicken and brown rice. My friend Anna, tried Dumplings for the first time and liked them. Next time, I think I'll try the miso soup.

Q’ Bole

Staff was a little off when I went to order I would like to think it was a new employee. Trying to sell me the teriyaki sauce and Sriracha in a small cup instead of giving me the ones they have in little packets that are free. 🤦‍♀️ I also upgraded to the salad and fruit and it's not worth it. DON'T DO IT! All they added was green salad which was bitter and half a orange that looked like it was cut the day before and I had to throw away. My husband got the veggies and they were a little hard but they were better than the salad.

Helen Antunez

Good service and hours. The bowl portions were big enough for me to have leftovers. I liked the Teriyaki Chicken and brown rice. My friend Anna, tried Dumplings for the first time and liked them. Next time, I think I'll try the miso soup.

Ashton Sherer

Waba Grill is a great healthy option if you're looking for something fast. All meals are made to order, but the kitchen was very efficient in completing our order. I'm giving this a four star review simply because it wasn't entirely clean when I visited and that doesn't make a great first impression. However, I have no doubt that as they get more employees and the business starts to pick up that won't be a problem anymore. The food itself was delicious and I would definitely recommend it to a friend who's looking for something health-conscious.

The Waba grill appears to be a small chain of "Fresh choice" food choices. The place was new, clean, and empty. A style of bargain, "get the customer in & happy" is not employed. The pricing is of an established chain, In a well targeted location, but better suited For a college area, or larger down town. Portions we're a bit light, but average. Pricing was not aggressive competitive. A place to stop in, but no "Wow, I have to come back !" Nothing exciting and special..... An ok joint, but in trouble, to make it. $$

Diego Soto

Food was ready 10 minutes past the pick up time. Food was not made as described online. Tried charging me for sauce they forgot to put on

I'd love to give more stars but our experience the last 2 years has been so... wishy washy. From not making our order when expected, wrong sauce, wrong rice, missing items, an uptick of prices with a smaller quantity offered (but not explained), bad customer service (curse words used, not focus on the customer, etc). I love supporting local businesses but they have to bring the quality that's presented to get high ratings.

Sandra

I go to waba grill at least 2xs a week but this location is the only location where portions are tiny and sauce is always extra.

Megan Price

I'd love to give more stars but our experience the last 2 years has been so... wishy washy. From not making our order when expected, wrong sauce, wrong rice, missing items, an uptick of prices with a smaller quantity offered (but not explained), bad customer service (curse words used, not focus on the customer, etc). I love supporting local businesses but they have to bring the quality that's presented to get high ratings.

Service is a JOKE Placed an online order at 1:09 PM for 1 bowl and an order of dumplings. I have been sitting in the store since 1:18 PM, though I had to walk around to the front because the back door leading to the parking lot was locked. App said the order would be ready by 1:21 PM. It is now 1:45 PM and I still have no food. Nothing has been communicated to me, not employee has explained the delay, made any mention, or offered any sort of explanation or apology. I understand that things can get backed up, but this sort of delay and lack of acknowledgement is disrespectful of my time and the people who have been waiting with me. I have watched people come in after me order, eat, and leave. I was originally handed an order that wasn't even mine even after I announced who I was and that I was there for a lunch break. I have wasted my entire lunch break waiting for an order that was supposed to be ready 35 minutes ago. I left at 1:48 PM. Would not give a refund, credit, anything. No apology, just a "thank you" for being patient. They ran out of chicken, she said. During lunch.

Justin F

Service is a JOKE Placed an online order at 1:09 PM for 1 bowl and an order of dumplings. I have been sitting in the store since 1:18 PM, though I had to walk around to the front because the back door leading to the parking lot was locked. App said the order would be ready by 1:21 PM. It is now 1:45 PM and I still have no food. Nothing has been communicated to me, not employee has explained the delay, made any mention, or offered any sort of explanation or apology. I understand that things can get backed up, but this sort of delay and lack of acknowledgement is disrespectful of my time and the people who have been waiting with me. I have watched people come in after me order, eat, and leave. I was originally handed an order that wasn't even mine even after I announced who I was and that I was there for a lunch break. I have wasted my entire lunch break waiting for an order that was supposed to be ready 35 minutes ago. I left at 1:48 PM. Would not give a refund, credit, anything. No apology, just a "thank you" for being patient. They ran out of chicken, she said. During lunch.

Super disappointed, I ordered 2 bowls, miso soup and 2 sauces online. I waited about 20-30 mins for my order and by the time I got it, it was cold and the rice wasn’t fully cooked. The miso was cold and didn’t have any flavor and the 2 sauces I ordered never came and they charged me anyway. Never coming back again! Waste of money and time.

Lilith Minerva

Super disappointed, I ordered 2 bowls, miso soup and 2 sauces online. I waited about 20-30 mins for my order and by the time I got it, it was cold and the rice wasn’t fully cooked. The miso was cold and didn’t have any flavor and the 2 sauces I ordered never came and they charged me anyway. Never coming back again! Waste of money and time.