Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is a great find for Mexican food and I can recommend it wholeheartedly. To start off I have to mention that this is not a typical Mexican restaurant with the emphasis on the word "restaurant," but a chilled-out place where you order over the counter, similarly to fast-food chains (though Baja also sells beer - and has quite a good range to choose from), and then head back to your table with a number in hand. Nice and easy, but make no mistake - the food is absolutely great.

Their range of burritos is very good and is divided into two parts: first you select the type of burrito (they all have different names) in terms of extras like rice, beans, veggies, cheese, etc., and then you select the main filling such as grilled chicken, vegetarian, prawns, etc. In addition to each burrito you also get a free portion of nachos - baked, tasty, could be a bit thinner but very good nonetheless.

What really deserves praise is the open salsa bar where you can select your own salsas, and the range is quite extensive and ordered according to spiciness. This really sets Baja Fresh apart from most other places in a positive way: here you do not have to pick a salsa when ordering and then ask a waiter/staff for more each time (or possibly even pay for it). At Baja you simply walk over to the salsa bar and help yourself to as much of every type of salsa as you want. And trust me, they are all delicious!

Overall Baja Fresh is a great find and a wonderful addition to the Mexican food scene here in Singapore. I can recommend it to everyone looking for a good meal (and possibly some beers) in a casual, easy-going, non-restaurant-type atmosphere.

Full review and photos at: http://hungrymaneats.wordpress.com/2013/03/24/baja-fresh-mexican-grill/

I came across Baja Fresh by chance when I was in the Dhoby Ghaut area, and on a whim I decided to try it out. Fortunately, it wasn't a mistake.

The service is passable, and the ambience is very fast food-esque, but this place totally makes up in food quality.

The Mexican here is awesome! I ordered the set for two which included the baja ensalada with fire-grilled shrimp, and it was excellent. A huge portion for two which included warm, freshly grilled shrimp which were seasoned perfectly, a nice fresh bed of lettuce and topped with crispy tortilla strips which added a great crunch to the dish.


Next was the mini burritos with chicken. The regular size burritos are huge, way too big to fit in my mouth, and these were of a much more manageable size. The burritos were filled with salsa, chicken, lettuce and others, and it tasted really fresh and healthy. The flour tortilla was the perfect thickness and it was a tasty entree for our meal.

The last part of the set was definitely the best: the pork carnitas quesadilla. This is just incredibly rich, well roasted pork (cha siu as they refer to it) and bucketloads of Monterey Jack cheese in between tortilla slices, and perfectly cooked so that the tortilla is just nicely crisped and the cheese is melted and oozing between slices. With a perfect combination of guacamole, salsa and sour cream on the side, this doesn't get cloying, and it's a really wonderful balance of flavours and textures.

A wonderful set at only $39.95. Every order here also comes with a bowl of tortilla chips which you can dip in their free-flow salsa and garnishes at the salad bar, just a great way to start the meal. 

For quality Mexican fuss-free, Baja Fresh is a great stop. Don't expect restaurant service and ambience and just enjoy the food! 

I went for the launch of Baja Fresh and had been meaning to visit it after the event to check out the food. Since then, I have returned twice but due to the heavy crowds on the weekend did not have the chance to dine at the relatively small eatery. Recently, though, on a weekday night, I was able to get a seat and finally had the chance to check out this Mexican grill.

I recommend going for the set meal, which at $39.95. This comes with two half burritos, a large bowl of salad and a quesadilla that is quite filling to share with two. I found the food generally rather light, not as heavy as the tex mex version.

I finished the meal with the Margarita ($11.95), although this is one to forget. Tasted more like alcoholic lime juice if you ask me.

Overall though, I was quite happy with the food and would recommend it for someone looking for a quick , no frills lunch or dinner.