Baja Fresh is open for lunch and dinner and is renowned for its extensive self-serve salsa bar which is available in every store.
Baja Fresh was founded by husband and wife Jim and Linda Magglos, who took out a third mortgage on their home to open the first Baja Fresh restaurant in Newbury Park, California in 1990. The company has since been acquired by several companies, but it still serves great and fresh food.
You can find out more about Baja Fresh by visiting the company’s website, https://www.bajafresh.com/
Where are Baja Fresh stores located?
The first Baja Fresh store opened in Newbury Park, California. Today, there are over 162 Baja Fresh restaurants, with the majority of the stores located in the United States. The company also has stores in Dubai and Singapore.
To find your nearest Baja Fresh store, head to the company’s website.
What food does Baja Fresh serve?
The Baja Fresh menu is full of tasty Tex-Mex food. The company’s burritos are a popular choice among many customers, and customers can choose between 6 different types of burritos. The company’s signature Baja Burrito is a firm favorite, which contains melted jack cheese, fresh hand-made guacamole and pickles de Gallo, wrapped in a flour tortilla, which can then be filled with your favorite protein.
Main courses also include tacos, fajitas, nachos, quesadilla, and a Baja Bowl which is a choice of protein (such as chicken), with rice, beans, roasted vegetables, salsa verde, onion and cilantro mix. The Baja Fresh menu also includes a range of salads and sides. There is a takeaway service available.
What makes Baja Fresh different?
Although Baja Fresh is a chain of fast-casual restaurants, it has decided to make products in a handmade way, without any processed ingredients. The company believes in real food, made by talented staff members. The company has the following principles:
- No microwaves
- No freezers
- No can openers
- Never processed
- Farm-fresh
- Handmade
What is Wahoo at Baja Fresh?
Wahoo features in many items on the Baja Fresh menu. Wahoo is a white fish with a meaty texture. Baja Fresh uses Wild Caught Wahoo, which is hand battered and fried until crispy, giving it a great taste, and a texture that works well with tacos and other Tex-Mex foods.
Do Baja Fresh cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, Baja Fresh caters for vegetarians with a wide range of vegetarian options as the company has introduced Impossible plant-based meat to their menu.
The following plant-based options are available:
- Impossible Taco Combo
- Fuego Impossible Burrito
- Impossible Bowl.
The Impossible Taco Combo is vegan served as it comes, and the Impossible Bowl is vegan when ordered without cheese.
Other options on the Baja Fresh menu can be made suitable for vegetarians and vegans by carefully selecting your fillings. For example, the Baja Burrito can be made suitable for vegetarians by choosing a vegetarian filling – such as beans. Additionally, vegans can select beans as a filling, and check that no cheese has been added. Similar options are available for tacos and salads.
Yes! Baja Fresh has a children’s menu, which allows children to sample the signature dishes on the Baja Fresh menu. Children can order kid’s quesadilla, kid’s bean and cheese burrito, or kid’s chicken taquitos. The Baja Fresh children’s menu caters to children’s palates, and the smaller-sized portions are child-friendly.
What are Baja Fresh opening hours?
Baja Fresh stores are usually open between 11am – 9pm, but Baja Fresh opening hours do vary between stores, so be sure to check with your nearest branch for local opening times.
Does Baja Fresh offer delivery?
Yes, Baja Fresh delivery is available from your local restaurant for most stores. This means that you can order from the Baja Fresh restaurant from the comfort of your own home. Check with your local branch to see if they offer a Baja Fresh delivery service and the options that are available in your area.
Is Baja Fresh healthy?
While Baja Fresh uses fresh ingredients, many of the options in the Baja Fresh restaurant are not healthy. This is because of the high salt levels in some of their foods. Full nutritional information is available on the company’s website, and you can use this to make healthier choices. Some healthier options at Baja Fresh include the company’s range of salads.
Is Baja Fresh halal?
Some Baja Fresh restaurants offer halal chicken. Be sure to check with your local restaurant or the company’s website for information on halal Baja Fresh stores.
Does Baja Fresh serve alcohol?
Yes, some Baja Fresh restaurants serve alcohol. Some Baja Fresh restaurants serve beer and wine, but be sure to check with your local store for their options.
Does Baja Fresh have Taco Tuesdays?
Yes! If you want to save money on your favorite Baja Fresh tacos, then head down to selected Baja Fresh stores after 3pm on Tuesdays for $1 tacos. This promotion is only available at certain stores and may stop at any time, so be sure to check with your local restaurant.
What is club Baja?
Club Baja is Baja Fresh’s rewards scheme for customers. As a member of Club Baja you can earn rewards by following these three easy steps:
- Step 1 – Create an account with the company
- Step 2 – Provide the Baja Fresh server with your phone number at the checkout
- Step 3 – For every $1 you spend (pre-tax) you earn 1 point.
Once you accumulate 100 points, you will be given a $10 reward voucher to use in-store or online for your next Baja Fresh purchase. Just for signing up, you will receive 50 bonus points, which will set you on your way to your first Club Baja reward. As part of the scheme, you will also receive exclusive information, member-only offers, and a special offer for your birthday.