Wahoo's Tacos and More

Some great happy hour hours! Only speaking for the bar area, the drinks are well made and the TVs always have the games on. The food needs some love. Ordered the ceviche and it was fresh and crisp, but needs seasoning and something else to make it punchy. I would love house made chips. The guac is good but could be great, salt pepper lime.

two kid burritos, carnitas nachos and a fish burrito add avocado. ordered takeout. parking sucks on a weekend. bar looked like a nice place to sit, music was loud. fish burrito was really good, i expected more avocado for the upcharge. kids had no complaints. decent nachos. only sent one salsa, i should have asked for more.

The service and location are good. The presentation looks nice. The issue is the food quality and taste. I ordered the protein bowl (~$14.33) with shredded pork and chicken. The chicken was tasteless, unmarinated chicken breast cut up into cubes. The pork was slightly undercooked which can be dangerous. It came with a teriyaki salad which was not fresh. The veggies were on the verge of nearing expiration or were frozen veggies. The sliced avocado looked nice, but it should not overpower and taste like lime to the point that you make that sour face look, There was no sauce nor salsa to go with this, so it was overall bland and dry especially with unmarinated chicken cubes. Others on my table also thought the same thing about their protein bowl. They ran out of brown rice and only had white rice for the burrito. They have plenty of seats/tables both indoors and outdoors. They even have a bar. Parking is plentiful.

I hate leaving bad reviews but I gave the owner a chance to make it right and I just received excuses. My biggest complaint is Wahoo is extremely stingy with the protein in their burritos and other meals even if you pay extra for extra meat. We do like the atmosphere but the food is not good.

Restaurant is clean and nice. The music they played or interior's structure's issue, both the employee and I had a hard time listening each other so you have to talk loud.. What we ordered was protein bowl and tacos. In protein bowl, you can pick two protein. I picked shrimp and salmon. Food quantity is good overall though salmon was 2 very tiny pieces...Regarding of waiting time at this restaurant, I went there at 1:30pm, only 1 person before me, it didn't take that much time. Though only 1 cashier was available to order out of 3, so it can take time if there were 10 people are ahead of you as I mentioned that it's hard to talk/listen to order by noise or building structure.. Another 1 cashier was open for pick up and phone call so it was not available while I was at restaurant. I'm rating 4 star because this is healthier choice, decent taste and good price, and I hope that they maintain the quantity of food they serve now. If you haven't tried this restaurant yet, I recommend this restaurant!

Had lunch with my friend Jen-it was amazing! Had a protein bowl and it was delicious! Open, friendly casual atmosphere. The owner Remo was very helpful with menu selections and engaging conversation. Met other patrons who have been long time patrons and rave reviews! Will definitely be back and great daily specials, music!!!

My husband and I made a trip to wahoos while down in the keys for our anniversary. let me tell you, the server Samantha is a must have to enjoy the perfect experience between ambiance and delicious fresh fish. i’d like to say the star of the show was their world famous wahoo bites, but Samantha triumphantly shined as one of the bright spots on our day. Get her if you can, that’s if the wait list for her isn’t too long…

A healthier Chipotle wannabe. I can appreciate they are trying to cater to people who are looking for healthier options. However, the food wasnt that great. The chicken was bland. It doesnt like it was marinated at all. The protein bowl I ordered was lacking some type of sauce or salsa because it was dry and had no flavor. Unlike chipotle, the bowl has no rice but cole slaw. A nice gesture for health consciousness but it just wasn't very satisfying to eat. They also ran out of brown rice for the burrito. The burrito was smaller vs Chipotle as they do not stuff it with as much fillings. All in all, it is pricey vs what you get. I would not come back.

Cure place. Been here before and this is my second time. The first time I had the fish tacos. Today I'm having the Kale Kai Salad with steak. Tastes good, but very spicy. I didn't know it' would be spicy. Portion is big, flavor is great. Has corn, black beans, lettuce, kale, avocado, chopped tomatos, onions and tortilla strips with cilantro dressing. Very good and I plan to visit again for happy hour and to try the margaritas. PS: The wall menu gives you the calorie count.

The portions are always great. The burritos are wrapped to perfection. Chips come in the bag greasy and tasty. This place makes the local chipotle look like a complete joke.

So I grew up in California and Wahoos came around in the late 80's... I have enjoyed the tacos, beans and rice for YEARSSS, they even got me through the cravies during my pregnancies days!! ya that good! so moving to NJ, no wahoos in fact I had my last Wahoo's fish taco in May of 2013, b4 I moved to NJ. SOOOO Imagine my surprise as I am driving down the road and see a Wahoo's Fish tacos sign, like I almost crashed my car-- I was so happyyyy.. now it's 11am in the morning but the craving was there, like it hit hard!! so I do my Trader Joe shopping for Mini-Me -she recently has been on a chicken soup dumpling kick from TJ's ,,, but quick like it was a "fast" turn at the jug handle and off to Wahoo's. Of course I ordered the fish taco combo and the fish burrito-- like you are crazy not toooooooo... packed all nice & off I went back home bearing gifts of yummy food. This Wahoo's has a nice bar and on Mondays $5. margaritas. Ok the food was packed well & still hot when I got home. Hubby loved the burrito and was very satisfied that it did indeed taste the same. Mini-Me was in heaven and of course will be heading back with me to dine in. Well Done Wahoo's WELL DONE!!!

Been here a few times and the food is always fresh and delicious. I love that they occasionally have live music

I asked for no meat on Nachos. They put chicken. I asked for pico & jalapeños to be added, they were not. The quesadilla & beans are good.

Nice place... good food for a quick meal and bar... sometimes has guitar entertainer. Outside area in nicer weather.

Food was really good. Service was perfect and we loved the ambience. We will go back soon!

I stopped by this little fish taco joint when I was in the area and definitely not disappointed. I know it's a chain, but I think it's one of the only ones in NJ so it doesn't count for me. I love that they have outdoor, dog friendly seating area. It's great especially in the summer when you're out and about. The best part though? The food is bomb. Even though it's a chain, it's got a really fresh quality ingredients! I love that the fish tacos come with slaw and not just plain cabbage. Also the rice and beans that come on the side are absolutely delicious. Honestly overall a great place to stop by for a quick meal. Also, the prices are really reasonable! Especially for the quality of food.

The staff here is amazing very welcoming the spaces very eccentric and pleasing to the eye. The food looks so good. I've heard nothing but great things about this place.

We were looking for a nice lunch in the area and definitely found it! Deliciously fresh fish tacos and just enough food to fill us up. Really cool place inside for either pick up, dine in, or just grabbing a quick drink at the bar. Really cool place. Friendly place. We'll be back!

When in Middletown there's only 1 place to get street tacos and beer, that's Wahoo's. They ah e a neat little outdoor area and a bar to sit and eat outside. The interior is roomy and kind of fun. I've been here several times abs tried most of the menu so I can safely say everything is very good. The price points are fair I'd not at bargain levels and you get your belly full to boot. The staff is friendly fast and attentive. Don't miss a chance to tru Wahoo's.

Be careful if you use Uber Eats to order here. The prices on Uber are about 15% higher and thats before taxes, delivery fees, etc. The food is great the Uber Eats prices are not.

My bestie, goddaughter and I got together for dinner and took a ride to this restaurant. When we arrived I parked in the plaza lot. We walked up and there was indoor and outdoor seating and we choose indoor. The restaurant is set up to order your food at the counter, pay and they will bring it to you at the table. I ordered the Alaskan Flounder burrito teriyaki style. My friend ordered the steak quesadilla. While we waited I went over to the bar and ordered the espresso martini which was good but not enough lol. When the food came it was very good. The owner Rimy came around and checked on us several times and he was very nice. I will say the food and drink was very affordable. All in all I enjoyed my time.

Hubs and I have been wanting to try this place for a while but never got a chance to because we kept forgetting about because we live far away. Well, we finally remembered to come here and give this place a try. He ordered loaded nachos, which is described as your choice of protein topped with jack & cheddar mix, beans, jalapeños, served with salsa, sour cream & guacamole. Hubs said that it had chips, salsa and beans. What's there not to like? However, we could've added any protein to it and it could've tasted the same. He chose the fish as protein but had no clue as to what kind of fish it was. Overall, it tasted like a plate of nachos with a protein on top of it. There was nothing exhilarating about it but it filled him up. Daughter ordered the salmon bowl, which is Alaska salmon grilled with light soy marinade, served over rice & citrus slaw with a side of homemade aioli. She says that it's been a long time since she had cooked salmon and this filled her up. However, she felt it could've used more seasoning. She thought that it was good but it could have been better. Lastly, I had two enchiladas, which is any protein served with rice and beans, garnished with salsa. You can also substitute one side with citrus slaw or salad for an extra charge of 50 cents. I also had fish as well but didn't know what kind of fish it was. I chose to keep my sides and not substitute anything. I had a choice of red or green salsa and chose green. It was ok, no big deal. I felt this place was more Tex Mex/Southwestern kind of food and I'm not crazy about it. Service was ok and quick. Maybe, I'll return to try other items on the menu, eventually....

The food here is fabulous!! I had a fish taco while my mom had a chicken bowl. We both recommend this place and would return again if we're in the area. The service was great and there was a man singing and provided free entertainment which was added to the nice ambiance.

Best black beans ever! Love this place, whether take out or dine in. It's very casual, with a bar, and great service! All at a reasonable price. Don't let the strip mall location fool you!

This place doesn't look like much from the outside as it is nestled between a TJ Maxx and a Livoti's. Their menu looks like they have a ton of good options ranging from tacos to bowls. It also tries to present itself like a Southern California beach taco spot. I would also highly recommend sitting at the bar and trying some of their drinks. Finally, I had a bowl with carne asada, rice, and beans. I opted to add avocado slices for a couple extra cents. The carne asada was in a sauce with sautéed vegetables (onions, peppers, and mushrooms). The steak could have used a little more seasoning but the rice was good. The beans were just normal black beans from a can. They could have tried to add some flare to it. Nonetheless, great spot and I am looking forward to trying more food in the future.

I loved the salmon bowl, fresh and tasty- the burrito on the other hand was not so great. Pricing is good, cute atmosphere and outdoor dining. Definitely a cool spot for summer dinner

The only good thing about this experience was the size of the salmon. My first hint to run was that they had absolutely no prices posted. I had a salmon over rice bowl and it was HIGHLY disappointing. The salon was cooked well but not seasoned at all and the rice was extremely bland. For a $25 meal for one I expected muchhhhhh better. Never again

Giving 2 stars as the staff was super friendly, attentive, and nice. However - the food was bland, blah, and not great overall. Burritos hardly had any meat in them, had a strange butter taste, and was like 90% rice. The place has potential with a bar, outside seating, nice staff, and a good location. I will not be back as it was under the other well known fast food names for food taste and quality. I expected above that!

I was in the area and stumbled in. So glad I did! The fried fish tacos with crispy slaw Cajun beans and rice are super flavorful and affordable. The staff was really nice. They even have a bar! Would definitely recommend!

We eat and order from here consistently purely due to convenience. Be prepared to deal with untrained and combative high school students running the front of house. Takeout quality is inconsistent and the $10 side of chips salsa and guacamole comes filled 1/3 of the way and half open. Food is fine. Hours are eh.

This is my new go to spot for tacos in Middletown! They have plenty of proteins to choose from (chicken breast, carnitas braised pork, carne asada, wild caught salmon & flounder, shrimp, and tofu). I like that they have an option to have some of the protein Cajun or grilled. They also have a little sauce bar with different hot sauces (mild, medium, hot) and extra salsa too. The only thing I'm not a big fan of was their Cajun fries and I thought their rice and beans were just okay. The place is quite nice and has bar seating and also high and low top tables. Two Taco Entree- The 1988 Taco ($13.91)- This comes with rice, salsa, beans and two tacos. I ordered the crispy flounder and spicy fish. The crispy flounder is hands down my favorite one of them. It sort of reminds me of fried chicken partly cause of the appearance and texture. The spicy fish was good in terms of flavor but it was quite dry. However, it might be that I just reheated it the next morning. I do think this could have been fixed if I ate at the restaurant and had the extra salsa and hot sauce. The wild caught salmon was pretty delicious too. They cooked the salmon perfectly- I asked for well done salmon. And it was also really flavorful too! Loaded Shrimp Nachos ($9.99)-4/5 I think these were pretty good too, but not the best loaded shrimp nachos I had. They give a decent amount of shrimp though. They put the guacamole and sour cream on the side, which is nice, but a little more wouldn't hurt. It's about the size of a small ice cream scoop. Also, you can load it up with salsa at the sauce bar, so that's a yay.

Decided to check out a local taco place near my new job today and wow!! I'm so pleasantly surprised by this place. Having previously worked in NYC, I came into this area with apprehension in trying the local food spots. Wahoos doesn't disappoint! Their Cajun fries with the special ranch sauce is amazing! Tacos are pretty decent too. You might have to ask for hot sauce on the side if you need a bit more zest in them like I do. I like that they have a full bar too! Very friendly staff :) would recommend!

Great food at a great value. Friendly service to boot... Just moved to the area so glad I found this place so soon after moving since it will be a go to place for years to come.

Place was closed at 7pm on a Sunday when they state their hours are open til 8. Drove all the way here, phone line is not working, employees sitting around inside lingering like they don't have a job to do. No one even came to tell us at the door why they were closed at the very least. I'll never give this place my businesss after this. Zero courtesy her

Fantastic dinner tonight at the new Wahoos in Middletown. Joe one of the owners was fantastic and so proud of his new place. It is in the shopping plaza with Applebees etc (where Pathmark used to be) great food, and a wonderful bar. If you go, a good trick is to order the food first, and then go to the bar, they bring it to you there, and the flow is better than going to the bar and then going back to get the food. 1147 Route 35 Middletown 07748 United States They have a happy hour 6-8pm, $2 Miller Beers, they have $10 Margaritas, you order the food at the counter, and then they bring it to you at the bar... fantastic food, nice atmosphers and we just had fun The food was great quality, and plentiful, my wife and I had a pre-Mothers day dinner for $20, and then went to the bar for another $20, just a nice dinner 732.671.TACO(8226) https://www.wahoos.com/now-open-in-new-jersey/

Just had their grand opening today, and it has such a great atmosphere. a taco place and much more with different style cuisines to really bring out the flavors. The citrus tacos are real good. They have a self serve sauce bar that had unlimited pico de Gallo and much more. Has a full bar in it as well. Friendly staff, very on top of everything. Will be coming back!

We were at this Middletown location tonight to shop and decided to stop in for a quick dinner at around 6pm. We enjoyed our first Wahoo meal here three years ago, pre-COVID, so we were looking forward to another. We ordered a Wahoo bowl with fish (spicy wahoo) and black beans, and a Wahoo bowl with tofu and spicy beans, and we were served our meals within 10 minutes. Service was great. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. The wahoo was WAY over cooked; rubbery so you could bounce a fork off of it. Frankly, it seemed like fish cooked yesterday and served as leftovers today. The tofu was unremarkable, and the spicy beans had an off taste. We dine out a lot, and we weren't expecting anything other than good fast food, but this was terrible fast food. It was easily the worst restaurant meal we've been served this year. Very disappointing. We won't be back.

Flavorful, fresh, fairly healthy, well-priced Tex-Mex. My only regret is discovering this place just before moving out of the area, which is starved for any kind of ethnic food options. This definitely hits the spot in an area full of mediocre pizza, Chinese, and one dirty Chipotle. Also, the manager really seems to care and runs a tight ship. My only two complaints are that it should stay open later (closes at 7:45) and deliver. Otherwise, recommended!

I purchased the Banzai Bowl with Carne Asada. The banzai veggies were impressive and the steak was cooked perfectly. The restaurant was clean, plenty of seating and had what seemed like a full bar! They have a good tequila selection. Everything was fresh and service was fast! Shrimp is a decent size and tasted fresh. During covid they do not offer fountain soda to customers only bottled sodas.

I love the fact that they offer a tofu option for a protein! My family and I have enjoyed every meal we have had there and to go.

This is the new hot spot in town. It's great for lunch or dinner. Full bar to enjoy your evenings with appetizers built for two. Children's menu items also good for bringing the family. When Summer comes, the garage style windows will open and you can enjoy Wahoos even more with fresh air pumping through. The vibe is beach type music.

This place was so good! Super fresh ingredients and awesome all around vibe. It's fast casual but with really great ingredients. I got the protein bowl with shrimp and steak and I highly recommend. Awesome addition to the area!

The service and food are a 10 in my book! Food was super fresh and flavorful and the service is definitely something to brag about ... first time there definitely won't be the last

I love everything about this place. Atmosphere is great, the staff is super friendly and the food amazing. I had the Wahoo Tacos, sooooo good!

I apologize for another late review. I met a friend last Friday evening (12/10) who I hadn't seen in a while. I was looking for a place near him to try. He is a vegan and needed a menu to accommodate that. After some Yelp searching I decided on this small chain based on the style of food and the intriguing menu. Apparently is Mexican with Hawaiian and Brazilian influences. I'm not a big fan of chains, but this place knocked it out of the park. In fact, I enjoyed it so much I brought my wife back on Saturday night! I wish this place was closer to my home. I told another friend that I'm rekindling a friendship with who loves Mexican style food and he said that's our next lunch visit. So, on Friday after getting used to how to order, my friend and I were blown away by the quality and flavors of the food. It's what you expect on the surface with tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. However, you pick a protein and style separately. You order and they bring it out to you which I should have understood because they give you a pager type device that is flat and has a number on it. The base prices are low, but then add ons get an up charge. It's still very reasonable. For example, I had the wahoo(a dense white fish) fish taco with citrus salsa, and chicken taco prepared the same. There was a charge for that and sour cream and guacamole. The young lady rattled off these options quickly so be careful. Sliced avocado was added to my tacos that I didn't want but I probably didn't catch her saying it. They were served on double soft corn tortillas. I got them regular, not spicy, a mistake for the chicken. We ordered the meal combos which come with black beans and either white or brown rice. Neither are my favorite as I prefer Spanish rice and pinto or refried beans. My friend had tofu and shrimp for some reason (not vegan!) and we thought for the price and taste it was well worth it. He couldn't stop raving about his food. You can order 1988 style (the year the the company was founded) which is a traditional style taco. You can also get flour tortillas as well which is what I did Saturday on my carnitas taco. My wife had a wahoo salad that she annihilated (she's tiny so when she finishes something it has to be incredibly delicious) except for some of the fish because of the portion size. My dog annihilated that for breakfast on Sunday! On Saturday I didn't have the combo as a didn't want the rice or beans so I had a carne asada enchilada with green sauce. Absolutely amazing. I need a thesaurus. For those alcohol lovers they have a bar! In fact, that's where you get water or a fountain soda, they offer a variety of bottled items at the register as well. Keep in mind because of these Covid days they close at 745pm. Hopefully as things improve they will stay open later on the weekends. I cannot emphasize enough how good the food was. We will be back soon and I will not forget to take pics.

What a hidden gem this place is! Food was soo fresh, healthy, and affordable. For both meals, our total was $22! Theres a bar inside too and the atmosphere is super cool. We will definitely be returning. Great place to chill with friends for a quick healthy bite.

We went here because my wife wanted Tacos.We were greeted by Remo, the owner, who seated us and informed us of the menu.The food and service was excellent . The portion was considerable. We watched as Remo was all over cleaning tables, bringing orders, talking to customers and greeting them. His work ethic was admirable. I had the Maui bowl and my the 1988 Tacos .Both were very good. Basically stumbled on this place but were glad we did. Next time in NJ we will be back. Thank you Remo for a great experience.

My husband and I dropped by the other day for lunch and we were pleasantly surprised. He got the burritos and I got the kale salad and we both really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is relaxing and it was quite packed for lunch! There's a bar also if you are grabbing drops after work. A great choice for lunch in Middletown NJ!

I can honestly say this was the best burrito I ever had in New Jersey. It was so tasty and every bite I wanted to cry because it was so good. Cajun fries are amazing here also. This place is a must try.

The workers here are very friendly which I think is a huge plus to any restaurant and they had a live band. There is an outside section too when it's nice weather. I got a burrito and it was huge and very delicious... although I think there could have been a little more chicken in mine. My boyfriend said there was a good amount in his though. My stomach hurt a little after but I'm not sure if it is from here or from other food I ate that day. Overall, I would recommend this place!

Chicken enchiladas are ok. Rice was cold. Beans were between cold and warm.

I wish I could give this 3.5. I dislike giving a restaurant three stars unless I have to, but I am also keeping in mind this place is new and had time to improve. Background/first experience: We visited a few Thursdays ago after waiting excitedly for them to open. We got there at 8:28pm only to find their doors locked. Their hours clearly stated 9pm and there were a handful of people at the bar. When we tried the door a couple times to see if there was a mistake finally a man came to the door and said something about opening normal hours in the summer. Another couple followed behind us to get in and turned around defeatedly when they saw this. I know they just opened but we felt like they didn't want our business. Despite this, we decided to try it again. Growing pains. This time it was open until nine like it states online. We got a fish taco platter and a burrito. We both found it to be really bland.... even the rice and beans. I'm not sure what we were expecting but this wasn't it. I went to one of the original Wahoo's in Austin, TX (which is now closed) and I recall their tacos being much more fresh. The fish there was flaky, white and thick. The fish taco felt and looked frozen and the cheese wasn't melted. Like the taco had been left out or something. Also, you have to order food very oddly. We had to get a drink at the bar and then get up and order our own food cafeteria style. I guess that's popular but not my favorite. Give it go. They're new and local and deserve our support. Just my honest feedback and keep in mind they just opened. I am not writing them off yet. Wishing them success.

So my wife and I stumbled upon this spot by chance. What a find! The food was fresh and tasty! You could not beat the price. We both got the burritos and the chips and dip side. They were massive and quite filling. Came out to 24 bucks. To top it off they have a full bar with local craft beer on tap. Can't beat Kane head high! Can't wait to go there again and make it a regular spot.

Amazing lunch today!! I spoke to the owner of the restaurant as I was waiting for my food and he was so pleasant and valued my opinion of the new restaurant. The inside has a very beach restaurant in Miami feel with a cool bar filled to top of the line Tequila plus several brands of beer on tap. My food came out very quickly and it was so delicious. Great new restaurant! Good check them out if your in the Middletown NJ area.

Stopped in for lunch with some girlfriends during the week. I ordered the Kale Kai Salad and chose a cilantro style dressing. I believe I was given 4 different dressing options. The others were balsamic, ranch and a spicy ranch if I remember correctly. There was decent lunch crowd when we arrived but food came out quickly and we all enjoyed our meal. The food was filling but not heavy and portions are generous (just look at that burrito!). We didn't order drinks but I noticed the bar had some local beers and spirits available (Carton Brewing, Asbury Park Distilling). The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly as well. Will definitely be back!

This was our first time at Wahoo's and it did not disappoint. They have a nice variety of options from bowls to tacos, enchiladas, burritos and salads. We started with chips and salsa. I prefer a lighter chip but the salsa was really good - a roasted tomato flavor with a little bit of heat. We also ordered a protein bowl with chicken and shrimp which was plenty of food for lunch as well as a chicken enchilada with rice and beans. The food was hot and fresh. The restaurant was clean and you can sit inside or outside. We liked it and will definitely be back.

New Favorite Family Restaurant Our first time at Wahoo's Fish Taco and so glad we tried it! Everything exceeded our expectations . . . Pleasant casual atmosphere Surprisingly great fresh food Fast courteous service Generous portions, and Reasonable prices/good value Menu offers extensive variety It checked all our boxes. And, they have a full bar. We were a little concerned because our grandchildren are picky eaters, but it wasn't a problem - Wahoo's menu has so many varied choices that everyone was happy. We ordered Chicken Nachos for the table - ample portion and everyone enjoyed them. I had a Chicken Burrito and my wife had the Vegetable Bowl with Wahoo as her protein - both great! We definitely will be back - I think we just found our new go-to restaurant. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g46619-d16864986-r798746915-Wahoo_s_Fish_Taco-Middletown_New_Jersey.html#