Happy in Santa Barbara, 4/11/2013
Reviewer: Steve Wright
from Santa Barbara, CA
I love Wahoo's food! It's also the best deal in Santa Barbara!
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Fabulous hole-in-the-wall, 6/15/2012
Reviewer: Sonja and George
from Tucson, AZ
The food at Wahoo's is delicious and the atmosphere is wonderfully laid back and perfect for hanging out. I strongly recommend the wet fish Burrito with mixed sauce - the green sauce had a delightful cilantro flavor. The portions are very generous. One reason we choose Wahoo's was because it did not have TV - refreshing after the previous 3 spots we peered into. The video-loop of surfing is kinda fun and unobtrusive and the music mix is great background. The doors were open allowing a nice invigorating breeze. We will only be in Santa Barbara 3 days and are likely to return to Wahoo's!
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Surprisingly good food but strange ambience
Reviewer: Glenn
from Buellton
I thought this would be like any other taqueria in town but definitely different! The owner's have Mexican, Chinese and Brazilian roots and some of the food reflects that with bowls of things along with standard tacos burritos. I did not realize this was a widely dispersed chain of stores. The brown rice and beans are really good. The fish taco was really good, Ono which is also called "Wahoo" hence the name. The order taker did not know that though I read it on their website! Order taker hard to understand too though nice. The ambience is like a skateborder sticker hell. Stale air, I would not want to eat in there. Why do some places feel the need to have music on that does not match the tv. Oh well. The kalua bowl had a hawaiian pork taste to it, and was tasty. Tempted to try more things on the menu but I think it will be to go. The onion rings are recommended(though I have been snobbish ever since I tried The Burger Bus ones). The soda machine was like you were at McD or Burger King, hardly anything left in them and a ripoff there. I would not consider the place as a "cheap" meal but they had the 2 for 1 local deal there and the food warranted higher prices plus on lower state bar/tourist area.
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Great Late Night Burritto
Reviewer: Andi ^..^ ~
from Santa Barbara, CA
Hard working owner at the helm late night was most impressive !
Didn't order anything fancy standard BRC ( Beans Rice Cheese ) Burrito was outstanding . Almost too big to eat in one meal !
Fresh , Delish .. great food !
I also like when I see their commitment to the community at many of the events.
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Wahoos food is one of dakine!!! Good on the pocket too!!
Reviewer: Jimmy J
from Santa Barbara, CA
I am Jimmy J, and I have enjoyed eating at Wahoos over the past couple of years. I have had many dining experiences there, and I gotta say that the owners Nate and Jeff, who are almost always there, really take pride in delivering a meal to your liking in a very timely fashion. Over and over again, they impress me with their professionalism with the customers;they bring the aloha. The surfing vibe and ambiance almost make ya long for the ocean as you bite into the tastiness that came from it. The Banzai Bowl is my favorite and comes with a bunch of veggies!!! YUM!!!I reccomend sitting at the table adjacent to the window. It is different from the rest as you shall see....and ask them for a cool sticker...They love giving them away!!!!
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Pure awesomeness
Reviewer: Silvia
from Santa Barbara, CA
I'm proud to say I eat at wahoos a good 5 days a week, fast, fresh, tasty, and great prices. Fish and shrimp tacos are the best full of flavor and the fish is grilled which is healthy! The staff members there are very friendly and provide good service! Wahoo's for the win!
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try the brown rice option
Reviewer: chris
from Santa Barbara, CA
Wahoo's has added brown rice (as well as tofu). Cooked perfectly, the rice is a great complement to their well-prepared black beans. Given their generous portions, that combo alone is almost a meal in itself. Service, as ever, is first rate and friendly, and more attentive than in many more upmarket eateries in town.
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Amazing every time
Reviewer: Jordan
from Santa Barbara, CA
From the tacos to the salads to the banzai burrito(my new favorite) wahoos is always the best. Enjoy it every time, never a disappointment!
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Chicken Bowl
Reviewer: Todd
from Santa Barbara, CA
Food & service are good but I think it is very odd that they serve their "Chicken Bowl" on a plate.
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Friendly and Laid Back
Reviewer: Sweet D
from Santa Barbara, CA
1st time I had Wahoo's was in Boulder CO and was excited to hear that one had open in my hometown Santa Barbara. Very friendly staff (I like that they say goodbye when you leave)! Generous portions. My favorite thing about it is the atmosphere. Not the most amazing Mexican food in SB (I think it wouldn't hurt to add more kick to the rice) but a good fall-back place to go when you can't decide.
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great food, great people
Reviewer: bryan
from Santa Barbara, CA
their chicken taquitos are amazing. also love their white beans. the people working there are always friendly and helpful.
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EVEN OLD LADIES CAN LOVE THIS PLACE!!!
Reviewer: Lucy
from Santa Barbara, CA
We stumbled into Wahoo's a couple of months ago after wandering around the Santa Barbara Farmer's Market one evening. We have been back at least once a week ever since--and have brought friends whenever possible. WE LOVE THIS PLACE!! We are medicare mavens and always order the kids plate with an enchilada--usually the shredded pork one or the shrimp one--along with rice and black beans. The whole deal is less than $4 per person. What a bargain!! And, we LOVE THE GREEN SAUCE!! It has lots of cilantro in it, is a little spicy and absolutely delicious on the enchilada. The counter and service helpers are polite and friendly. There is an occasional visitor from the lower State Street permanent collection which can be a bit off putting, depending on behavior. But, all in all, Wahoo's is a real treat for us and we visit for lunch or dinner whenever we can. Highly recommended!!
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