It's been a while...about 5 years since I've been here. Prices, on average are up about $5 per item (plates, salad, soup, specials) The food is really good, and tastes homemade. The ladies working are super nice and attentive to our order. You can eat there, and the rear dining room is open again, since the front area only has three 4-tops. This time around I got the enchilada (chicken) and a soft taco (carnitas). Tacos had a slight citrus taste (good thing) and the enchilada was stuffed with shredded chicken. Sauce reminded me of the "old" taco bell enchirito sauce (another good thing) Friend with me got 3 chicken tacos, and he had no complaints. Total was about $30. read more

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Great lunch spot. Casual but authentic. Support this local business. You won't be disappointed.

Come for the Micheladas stay for the Chile Reanos! We drove 9 miles for a good Michelada. It was worth every penny of gas. This is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in an industrial area read more

I was on my way back to Orange County after dropping off a passenger in Brea. I asked Siri to direct me to a good Mexican restaurant and La Rubia was one of the suggestions on my route. As I drove in I thought I might have been in the wrong place because of the run down industrial surroundings but it was indeed their location. Despite the location the place was clean and well maintained. The bathroom was also well maintained and not smelly and full of graffiti like some of the other restaurants in the general area. I asked the nice lady if they had sopes and she said that they do and suggested that I have two because of their size. Once my food was brought to my table each bite of the sopes was filled with a blast to the past when I used to enjoy the sopes my Mother made. The red salsa is what I recommend topping the sopes with and a nice horchata is also a great addition to this wonderful meal. Upon completion of my meal I left them a tip and thanked the nice lady for the suggestion. read more

The best breakfast burritos on the planet! It's a must try if you're in the area. Also don't for red the red salsa puya.

I was very excited to try this place regardless of some of the bad reviews.I called them up ordered a burrito and a can coke, it was $17 which isn't too crazy these days.Service was ok bc once I got there food was ready.I started picking up my burrito and I wish I was exaggerating but there was a whole lot of oil dripping out of the burrito to a point my clothes even got oiled up.I am very upset and will not be coming back! read more

Stopped on the way up north, the food was fireeee. Good food good price, in an industrial area but no big deal

This place may not be the most "prestigiously clean" or updated, but the staff is super friendly and the food is authentically delicious. The only negative thing I have to say is that the tortillas on my flautas were too crispy on the ends. Other than that the flautas, tacos, rice, and beans were delicious. I highly recommend them if you are looking for authentic Mexican food. read more

Good food, good service, good location, ice cold beer perfect lunch run spot. Good prices and their tacos are delicious.

amazing food! Great customer service! ambiance is authentic! Was extremely impressed and would recommend to anyone. read more

La Rubia Restaurant - the last supper of jesus - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe Springs, California

Stumbled on this place because I wanted Carne en Su Jugo!!! Probably one of the best I've ever had! Definitely be back. read more

La Rubia Restaurant - Carne en su jugo - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe Springs, California

Well this is a hard one. I wasn't a fan but my husband sure was. Go figure! Once you get passed that the location is in an old worn down industrial park the service was prompt and courteous. Most people ordered to go and lots of regulars. As for the food I played it safe with 2 chicken tacos rice/bean plate. The rice was tasty but unless you are a fan of lots of greasy cherizo in your beans (color of refried beans were orange) it's not for you. The quantity was good but I couldn't figure out what was up with chopped taco chicken until I realized that it tasted like something I may have warmed up twice at home that changes the flavor. As for my husband's food (chile rellenos n carne asada taco plate) it must have been delicious because he never came up for air! Their B health dept rating thru me for a loop but hopefully all issues have been resolved. read more

La Rubia Restaurant - Chicken taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe Springs, California

A five star experience at an inexpensive little dumpy-looking place in an industrial park? Yup. The food was excellent, service super fast, and it was downright super cheap. Worth a stop if you're in the area. They have three salsas, I'm a huge fan of a couple of them. One was exceptionally great, one just very good, the other I didn't really like. Well, that's why you have choices. read more

La Rubia catered our wedding and we had the best experience! Food was amazing, all our guests loved the food. We also had a lot of vegetarian guests and La Rubia was able to accommodate and have options for them as well! read more

Clean restroom. Burritos as big as a new born. Super friendly staff. I would come here every day if I lived here. read more

Ordered asada nachos..these were not nachos. They were more like chilaquiles. They left them too long in the microwave, the cheese was burnt. The "chips" were stale. read more

La Rubia Restaurant - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe Springs, California

Sooooo delicious I had the chicken taquito plate soooo soooo good definitely coming back

From the outside it doesn't look like much but the food and the service speaks for itself. I had the Carne en jugo and it's definitely the best I've tasted can't wait to go back and try the menudo. The dining area is clean and the staff is super welcoming. Makes me feel like grandma's cooking. read more

I love this place and they have awesome catering options. We've also used them for events and the fresh made tacos were fantastic!

My family absolutely love this bakery. Their bolillos are freshly made daily, same with their pan dulce.

It's not what you see from outside, you have to go in and see it by yourself, good is amazing, the service second to not, price very affordable and a lot of food. Recommend this place and for sure will come back again read more

This place is tucked away in an Industrial part of the area. It is literally around the corner from my work (long blocks, yes, but it's around the corner). I'd passed it several times coming into the office, so I decided to try it. The place looks super tiny when you walk in, until you realize that there is a dining room in the back as well. They have your typical Mexican fare, plus they have beer, which is nice as well! Clean environment and fast service make this worthwhile. I've eaten here several times, and every time was pleasant, and I came out satisfied and comfortably full. The portions are a good size, the flavors are great, and the staff is nice. I've liked everything I've had. I didn't see a parking lot dedicated to this place (there may be one in the back, but I can't be sure), so find street parking. It's across the street from a big refrigerated food warehouse, so there's a steady traffic of big rigs around here. I think they also cater, so this may be good for you if you're a business in the area. read more

Food is really good pricy some may say [including me ] but overall worth the price .. service is quick but I would say you call in if it's for your lunch since no time can be wasted they have a few tables out front to eat now & they do sell breakfast all day which is always good read more

Very good place for tacos and for Mexican food in general. A very clean environment, friendly staff, good prices and fast service. I ordered my meal, went to the salsa bar and when I turned around they were already bringing my food to my table. Great for people who only have 30 mins for lunch. Not my first time eating here, but first time reviewing. Gracias por todo amigos! read more

La Rubia Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe Springs, California

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I want to give this place 5 stars, but I just can't because... well... it's a truck-stop type of place. If you weren't going to one of the factories around there or any of the business park places, you would never know that it was there. They have authentic Mexican food and, surprisingly, good quality meat. I opted to try the Alambre. This, of course, was only after asking what was in it because the menu, which is in Spanish and English said, "ALAMBRE- Alambre." Yeah, that was helpful. Anyhow, the waitress kindly explained that it was strips of carne asada, bacon, bell peppers, and onions, all topped with cheese. Their entrees come with rice, beans, and a small salad. Since I'm a fatty, I opted for no salad and to add an egg on top. I'm glad that I did. The meal was very flavorful. The egg just added a nice creaminess to it all. My husband had the Bistec Ranchera, which he said was very tasty. He had a Mexican Coke and I had a Diet Coke. (I mean, I added an egg so I had to cut calories somewhere.) Our total was $25. They appear to be open late most days, except Saturdays when they close early. We will definitely be back. read more

La Rubia Restaurant - The Alambre with an egg on top - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe Springs, California

Work across from the place they said it was so so thought i would give it a try bad idea over priced and the food was lousy a bean and cheese was 6.00 dollars and the the nachos were 15.00 never again. Save your money Or go to Wendy's or ampm read more

Service was good, our waitress was very nice. The food however is ok. The chips were stale and the refried beans tasted like they were from a can. The green salsa also tasted store bought. Usually hole in the walls usually kill it on taste, but this one proved otherwise. read more

We've had catering from La Rubia to our work place 5 times since I started working for my company. I have to say their service is always on point, and they are there on time if not earlier. Everyone likes tacos, like come on, who doesn't? And they bring everything for you. Including a fruit drink of your choice. Salsa, cilantro, sour cream, rice, beans, chips, everything you name it, and they bring it! I would recommend La Rubia for your catering needs. And they are only $350 for everything. They even bring their own equipment, and they assemble everything there. read more

Great service and food is delicious!! Tiny whole in the wall spot so happy I found it close to home and work! Fresh fruit drinks /jugos seafood cocktails and micheladas! read more

This place is in the middle of a bunch of industrial buildings, so my husband and I almost missed it. Luckily they had a banner out front and we found it because, oh man, the food here was soooo good and the people were extremely nice. I'm very happy we found this gem! read more

Small little corner spot stuck behind a bunch of buildings. I am a big fan of Mexican food from all my trips to Mexico and this place takes me back. Simple, fresh mexican food with good flavor and cheap prices. read more

La Rubia Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe Springs, California

Little gem whole in the wall and all the home made cooking you can ask for. The staff are really nice and are quick with your order. Carne en su Jugo is so delicious and the carnitas tacos are decent. Grab a beer and enjoy! read more

Great little hidden gem and bonus for us is that it's right across the street from where we deliver! The staff in here is very nice and service was fast. Even if I had to wait a bit the food would have been worth the wait. If dining here or taking out don't forget to tip the staff here if your happy with the service. I used to be a restaurant manager and it was hard dealing with many different types of personalities all day, working long hours and not getting tips all day for your staff is hard especially when most employees survive off of the tips they receive. I like to leave a well deserved review and not a bad one based on one bad visit. read more

This place is good for take out. Everything delicious and large portions. It's located in industrial warehouse area.

This place is really small and if you don't place close attention you will miss it. The staff is very friendly. They make you feel very welcome. I ordered fish tacos. Nothing special about them however they are not bad. I recommend this place if you want to have some real Mexican food. Real Mexican women making the food. They have Mexican coke Mexican squirt. They also have Mexican beer. read more

La Rubia Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe Springs, California

Hours and store info not accurate... barred up- and look like they weren't open all day Drove all the way here- but closed! Come on! read more

Little confused as to why this place was rated so highly. I've had my fair share of Mexican food in the Bay Area, SoCal, Midwest, NY, and this place was okay. It's a hole in the wall for sure, the hostess/waitress is nice, but the food just wasn't as complex as I had expected. We ordered the wet burrito with marinated pork (came with rice and beans), the fish soup, three tacos, and enchiladas plate (came with rice and beans). With the burrito and enchilada plate, the focus was put on the sauce and the cheese to impart flavor rather than the meat or all the other important ingredients on the plate. Additionally, the refried beans were runny and didn't have much flavor to them, didn't really taste homemade. The rice was pretty bland and a bit hard, so considering the quality of food I wasn't impressed with the value/prices. I'm not familiar with the area but saw a LOT of Mexican options on my Yelp app while driving in the area - I'll probably try a new place before returning to La Rubia. read more

Everything I've ordered is/was great. Lucky enough to have such a great Mexican Restaurant so close to work. Small restaurant, hidden in Santa Fe Springs. Well worth your travel. read more

Probably one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. Had some time to kill in the area, it's the first placed that popped up and it was sure worth it read more

Great food, great selection, great service! We got a breakfast burrito and a chicken enchilada a la carte and it filled two of us up. Easy parking too! read more