Baja Fresh is a fantastic Mexican restaurant that offers a fast and reasonably-priced casual dining experience. It has been around since the Tex Mex restaurant chain was founded by Linda and Jim Magglos in Newbury Park, California in August of 1990. Because of the high quality of food preparation found in these establishments, Baja Fresh has since occupied a rarified space in the market, between fast food and fine dining. Baja Fresh is known for their excellent self serve salsa bar. Many people are very surprised when they go into Baja Fresh, which they view as more of a fast food establishment because of the casual atmosphere and fast food preparation time, and find that the salsa is as good or better than what can be found at high-priced restaurants. In fact, Prince Gomolvilas of EverythingGlendale.com declared Baja Fresh’s salsa the best he has ever tasted. The specific kind of salsa Gomolvilas favored is a newer addition to the menu called Molcajete Salsa. Baja Fresh says the Molcajete Salsa is “made of smoky char-grilled tomatoes, fresh and spicy charred jalapenos, and cilantro all crushed together into a bold and spicy chunky textured bite.”
Baja Fresh has its headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California. There are 291 Baja Fresh locations that are currently in operation or being franchised throughout the United States. Recently, they also opened their first location outside of America, which sits in the entrance to the prestigious Burj Khalifa in the United Arab Emirates. A key to their longevity is their policy of keeping restaurants that are clean and bright and serving favorite traditional Mexican foods that have been fire-grilled. Baja Fresh supports eating fresh food and staying healthy and active, even though their food tastes much better than what most people would expect from health food. They don’t even use microwaves, can openers, or freezers in any one of their hundreds of restaurants.
One of the greatest things about Baja Fresh is that it offers “Party Packs.” Party Packs are different combinations of food that can be ordered for a lower overall price and are perfect for furnishing any party with delicious vittles that will make even the most unappreciative party guest’s mouth water. The Burrito Pack is the most popular of these Party Packs, which seems fitting since burritos are Baja Fresh’s specialty. The Burrito Pack serves between six to eat people and includes four Baja Burritos that can be ordered with charbroiled chicken, charbroiled steak, or pork carnitas. The food comes divided into eight portions so that it can be easily shared at a business meeting, family dinner, or party. Also included in the pack are “Party Ensalada,” chips and salsa. For taquito fans, the Taquito Pack includes twenty chicken taquitos, handmade guacamole, chips, salsa crema, and salsa verde. The Fajita Pack feeds between eight to six people and includes all the fixings of world-class fajitas. Taco lovers will love the Taco Pack, which includes twelve Classic Soft Tacos or Original Baja Tacos with a choice of steak, chicken, or carnitas. Served with pinto or black beans that have been freshly simmered ever so lightly, salsa, and tortilla chips, this pack can also serve six to eight people, depending on their appetites. Taco Six Pack and Party Ensalada for Six are also available.
Baja Fresh’s newest addition to their menu are the incredible Primo Tacos, which can be ordered with Langostino lobster, spicy marinated fire-grilled steak,or blackened Mahi Mahi. Printable coupons for a $2.99 Primo Taco Combo with the purchase of another Primo Taco Combo at full menu price can be found at http://ehy.site-ninja2.com/primo-taco-march. This site also offers coupons for $2.00 off any any purchase of $6.00 or more and $5.00 off any purchase over $15.00. Another great way to find special offers for Baja Fresh is to become its friend on Facebook. Recently, the restaurant chain used their Facebook page to let friends know about an offer of free burritos with large drink purchases to people who came into their locations of St. Patrick’s day wearing green clothes.
With its healthy food offerings, its bright restaurant locations, and its delicious recipes for traditional Mexican favorites, it is no wonder that Baja Fresh has been around for as long as it has and that it boasts so many locations throughout the United States and the world. There are a few choices of where to go for a burrito, but only one Baja Fresh.