I have heard about this place several times and I tried it once but wasn't impressed. I've been attempting to be healthier and was in the neighborhood. Thinking this place was a more healthier choice than the surrounding options, I went inside. After perusing the menu, I decided on the Baja Caesar salad with grilled chicken. It was amazing!!! I was so surprised by the pickled onions but the showstopper is the chipotle Caesar dressing. OMG delicious! Since it was taco Tuesday I also got a fish taco and loved it! I enjoyed their food so much, I went back two more days and got it again and again lol. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Baja Caesar salad with grilled chicken - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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We've been coming to Rubio's for a long time because the food has always been fresh, healthy, and consistently good, but this last visit was honestly terrible and will probably be our last. My boyfriend ordered a steak burrito and there were literally only about four tiny pieces of steak in the entire burrito. The tortillas tasted old and not fresh at all. The chips were extremely stale and hard, like they had been sitting out forever. My chicken burrito also tasted stale and nothing about it seemed fresh. Even the side of pinto beans tasted old and like they had been sitting around for a long time. What made it even more disappointing was paying close to $30 for two burritos and getting food that felt low quality and far from fresh. We used to trust Rubio's for fresh ingredients and healthier fast food, but this experience was a huge letdown. read more

Still one of my favorites . Always fresh ingredients shrimp & Fish cooked perfect . Thank u for the great service an we will be back ! read more

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Rubios wins...hands down over Chipotle! Flavor, cleanliness (and that's real), ambiance (a much friendlier staff)! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - California bowl with salmon! Delish! Hands down flavor over the competition! - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This was my husbands first time coming in to try Rubios. He's very picky when it comes to fast food and I'm happy to say he really enjoyed their Cali steak burrito! I ordered the surf and turf bowl, even tho I usually order their salads. The bowl was very flavorful and the shrimp were grilled perfectly. The portions are huge! Enough to feed two people. The restaurant was pretty slow for a Saturday afternoon and after ordering our meals we went to find a table. We noticed a couple tables were dirty and the drink station was pretty messy as well. Not the best impression. I believe the manager was who tended to us and he came out to clean up the drink station not long after we sat. Staff was very kind and service was fast- except when we came up to the register to ask for lids and a bag to take our leftovers home. Still, not a bad experience overall. read more

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Rubio's is always a great choice to stop and dig into some great California Fish Tacos !! This location is welcoming , clean, and open !! Our choices are pretty basic .. being five Original Fish Tacos ( two in a platter ), and two Gourmet Shrimp tacos .. also in a platter. The fish tacos included plenty of extra lime which is convenient !! Wifey and I both love the crunchy and tender texture of the fish nicely aligned with the tanginess of their house sauce and extra splash of lime ! Our shrimp tacos were plump, juicy, and bursting with the savoury chipotle flavour, while paired with the smoky bacon and encrusted cheese Our staff was pleasant and friendly !! Such a nice treat while on our way home ! Enjoy your weekend ! Cheers ! read more

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Absolutely the worst fish and chips ever Take it off the menu No fish just batter No chips French fries instead No salt and vinegar read more

Great! Mexican Good l recommend this Awesome! Place to eat. Very Authentic #1 Food in the Bakersfield Area

Went to Rubios and had the Mexican Corn Shrimp Taco plate. I'm sorry there is only one picture, but dang, it looked and tasted so good I forgot to take pictures until I was almost done. Fresh food in a hurry? Give this place a try, I think you will be impressed. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican corn shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We have been going here quite a bit lately. I've been sticking to my usual Shrimp Tacos theme that I try at just about every Mexican restaurant. And occasionally mixing in the occasional classic tacos. I'm a fan of the Shrimp Trio without cheese, I've had them both ways but think the flavor is better without. The Classic Steak Tacos are good but I think the Classic Chicken Tacos have them beat. Everything is very fresh and only made once you order. The salsa bar is also fresh and offers a good variety. The dining area is fairly small and does not offer a full booth for seating. There are some half booths on one wall but you have to stalk them in order to get one. The staff are always pleasant and helpful, I'm sure this is going to become a regular place for us for some time. The only complaint I would have is that the price is kind of high for what seems to be a fast food kind of place. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Fresh Salsa Bar - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Hmmmm....Hope it's just a bad night, but WOW was I burned this time! I've come here a lot over the years and mostly really loved the food! This time everything seemed different...Don't know if they've changed something or just having a bad night, but I really felt like I wasted my money tonight!!! First everything had a funny smell to it! Kinda like dish water smell! Tacos came of corn tortillas, which are usually good, but this time felt like a nasty leather shoe with a pungent odor! Not sure what the smell was, but my family said the same thing before I even mentioned anything about it! Food was to go, but if I had still been there I would have got my money back! It was that bad! I sure hope this isn't the standard fare in the future, because I don't think I would be back! Wish me luck, I'll try again another night, but not looking good! People were nice as usual and business appeared clean and it didn't smell like the food, thank goodness! Sad to say, I didn't eat much before throwing it in the trash! Hope everyone else is having better luck! read more

First time eating here today, has great service, nice atmosphere, very professional staff, very clean establishment, food was great, Highly Recommend, definitely a return customer!!... read more

I'm a little late on my review. Rubio's has been here for quite awhile now and the drug reps used to bring us food from this place where I used to work. I have always liked the food here. The tortillas are made from scratch and they have tons of options here. They have a good amount of different salads and you can literally come 5 days straight and still get something different each time. They have something for everyone. They have simple items for picky kids, they have vegan friendly options and they even have chicken for people who don't like seafood. Up until recently I had only liked the lunch/dinner items until I got a dessert item. I got the toffee crunch blonde and I was not disappointed at all. If you have never tried it then you should. I'm a huge fan of blondies and toffee so when I saw that, I knew I had to check it out. They have other dessert items, but honestly the main reason to come out to check Rubio's out is for the yummy seafood options they have here. If you're crammed for time then this wouldn't be a good place for lunch. This place gets super busy or you can always order ahead of time online and that should work also. Parking is also pretty crazy during lunch hours, so good luck if you decide you want to come for lunch. Reasons why you should go... there's something for everyone here. Veggies are fresh. The restaurant always looks clean and there's always a lot of people here so then that would tell you that everything is probably made fresh. Prices are affordable and the location isn't bad either. If you've never gone then you should or if you didn't like them before then you should retry them. I'm kind of bummed they closed the other location down, but I'm happy this one is still here. read more

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One bite was all it took. I ordered tacos from Rubio's today. I took one bite of my Fish Taco, and the flavor of old frying oil filled my mouth. read more

Hadn't been to Rubio's in a while, so decided to try it again. I hadn't gone to Rubio's in probably five or six years and I honestly cannot remember the last time I went to one. I am so glad to see that the Rubio's menu has expanded and they offer a much broader choice of protein. I opted for the original fish taco plate with a side of beans and chips that come with the meal. I ordered my tacos without the tortilla and I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of food I got, and how tasty it was. I topped off my tacos and cabbage with the smoked chipotle, hot sauce. That hot sauce is not spicy at all so if you like taste, but not spice, this is your salsa. The pinto beans always get me! They remind me of the way that my mother makes them... They refried, smashed, and a little on the thick side with black pepper. I love them. The restaurant was nice and clean. The service we got from the front counter was excellent and professional. When we were seated, eating our dinner, however, we could hear the people behind the counter in the kitchen, using cuss words and complaining about things loudly and people in the dining area could hear it. While I was enjoying my meal there was miscommunication between the front counter crew and the kitchen crew about an order, and the kitchen crew was upset, and the drama spilled into the dining room since they were yelling at each other. Personally, I think that is very unprofessional and it is the reason for my three star rating. I think the issue was about the order not being clear in the ticket, and the kitchen staff made something else and rather than accepting that it was not their mistake and moving on they continue to argue with the front counter person. The front counter person was very apologetic to the customer and apologized for the mixup, which was good. Hopefully, the next time I pop in there isn't any drama! Other than that people, enjoy! read more

I can't remember the last time I've been to Rubio's but we recently stopped by while we were out doing errands. I would probably only visit on Tuesdays for their specials; if I was paying full price for the fish tacos, I would rather get tacos elsewhere. Love the salsa bar. Wish there was a bit more flavor to the fish but overall it was ok. We were really just there for the convenience and quick bite to eat. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Food is soooo yummy! So many choices of salsas! Customer service is really good as well. Mexican street corn bowl is my favorite.

Rubio's has some of the best combinations of seafood and non meat options available to the businesses on Rosedale ave and their food in my experience has been top notch every time I have went onsite and ordered Their catch of the day, shrimp burritos and tacos are amazing and well crafted. They taste is different & flavors are complementary to another. I love eating here at least once a week Shrimp and bacon burrito!!! Is my fave. Well then why didn't they get 5 stars? With all that being said they would give 5 stars but I haven't had the whole menu yet also EVERYTIME I have ordered and picked up quality is not as good & sometimes beans /salsa and cheese are in places they shouldn't be. Like my burrito. Anyway I recommend this place for something different than Chipotle(blah) or Victors. ~MJ read more

Rubio's! I love everything about you! You remind me if my favorite taco shack in Ventura, Ca., Snapper Jack's. Your menu is amazingly simple but so savory! I'm stuck on your ancho shrimp burritos and haven't allowed my addiction to it try anything else from your kitchen! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The place was really good and pretty busy when we stopped by were still able to grab a table inside. Food came out as expected with no issues other than with time but was fresh and hot. No issues with food or taste at all and everything tasted super fresh. Unfortunately they are suffering short staffing right now just like every where else so the wait for food was the only complaint as I think they had only two people running the entire place. The food was put together nicely and not thrown together like you get at fast food. Might have to grab a Pacifico and fish taco next time. Also the pinto beans as a side is something I could eat with chips as an entire meal. read more

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Employees are wearing a mask. People coming into the building are required to wear a mask. Why not this company? This man is working for this company and walking back and forth through the kitchen. Food is being prepared and no face covering, no gloves, nothing! I had to tell Rubio's employee. Hey shouldn't this contractor be wearing a face mask since he's walking back and forth through the kitchen?? read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Unprofessional - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My favorite fast food joint! Pretty much this is the only fast food that serves healthy seafood! High quality lunch options here! I absolutely love this spot and wish it existed in Seattle!! read more

The fish taco was good . This food is not traditional Mexican food . Different flavors. My husband doesn't do well with different so he did not enjoy food. He wants his street tacos basically the same. If you like trying new things you'll enjoy these flavors. read more

The shrimp tacos that my family ordered were great and tasted really good. The original fish tacos that I ordered were horrible they were all batter and no fish. And you have to pay for pico here. The lady that took our order was not friendly at all her name was Eliza and she was pretty rude and seemed irritated when we asked for the avocado that we ordered and paid for. read more

These tacos were amazing! *Creative menu *Friendly service *Clean restaurant Been here several times, always a great experience. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Street Corn Shrimp Taco's - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

They have the best shrimp tacos I've ever eaten. I totally recommend this place. The sauce , the veggies, the tortilla , the shrimp itself. DELICIOUS! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - The Coastal Trio Grilled Gourmet Shrimp* - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Good quality food, smart prompt staff, but no phone orders... so you have to place the order in store and wait a bit. The taco tortillas always do break apart, so I preferr to order a la cart fish items and some side orders. The fish portions are well sized and we'll seasoned. However, certain side orders are just too small so not worth ordering. I liked that the staff at this location had no problem customizing my order. Wether it was substituting or cancelling some items... It was not a problem for them to manage. It is a TRUE HEALTHY CHOICE, GOOD FISH RESTAURANT! Shall continue to frequent Rubio's locations! read more

I'm a sucker for a salsa bar so this was perfect. There was a variety of yummy salsas, lemons AND limes, cilantro and onion. All very fresh. The young lady who took my order was very sweet. I got the chopped salad with chicken lunch special. It was $8.99 and included a drink. The salad was pretty good especially with the salsas. I can't wait to go back! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Chopped Salad with Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The look on the girls face when she walked my order over was telling. She didn't want to do it. I don't know why her counter service was fine and I had no complaints until she walked my food to me read more

Ordered a mahi mahi taco and it was delicious. Definitely one is not enough for an average adult haha. Like their mild (red) & medium (green) sauces! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mango Wild Mahi Mahi Taco - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I could spect more ordered 3 srimp burritos were packed with just beans and rice, just tasted about 3 small srimps in my burrito for the price I was hoping to get a good meal, good luck to other customers and hope that they improve beter. read more

I've been a fan of Rubio's for years, I've been to this location a few times on my way to LA and they always have given great service. Unfortunately when I went today my fish was a bit raw, and I was scared to complain because you never know how people will react! However they remade my entire meal and the manager gave me a coupon for a free meal. That was a nice surprise! Definitely will continue coming to this location. Thank you! read more

I absolutely love this place. My boyfriend and never been so I took him. He loves Baja Fresh and I told him this place is kinda like it. He enjoyed his burrito but mentioned it is more expensive then Baja Fresh. I have the chicken tacos and he had a shrimp burrito. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Very good for fast food. Ordered online and picked up a couple of burritos. They were ready when I arrived.

Really $9.00 for this . It's half full !! A rip off if you ask me. Not what I would pay $9 for but it's for my daughter read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - California Bowl with shrimp. - Mexican Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This place is great. Great food. Great employees. Great atmosphere. On top of all that, the franchise or owner cares about the health and wellness of its employees and patrons. read more

Consistently delicious food at reasonable prices! Staff is always friendly and helpful. We love the variety of options!

Staff needs to double check orders because they messed mine up. Ordered on the app and got chicken tacos instead of the steak ones I ordered and a side of chips instead of the beans I ordered. The receipt on the to go bag was correct, but staff wasn't paying attention despite it not being busy in here at all. Would not want to come back. read more

Food was okay. The girl taking the orders was not very friendly. Probably won't be back. Customer service is key.

Back in the day I visited Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill at least once or twice a month. I really liked their street tacos that come with chicken, steak or carnitas, but would occasionally try some of their other offerings. Then they completely revamped their menu to emphasize a full array of seafood offerings. I must admit, I was no longer a fan. Not only did I not like the taste of the few seafood items I tried, but it seemed like the price point rose significantly. I hadn't been back for many months, but while doing a Yelp search of local restaurants I stumbled onto Mike H.'s review that mentioned the Chicken Tortilla Soup and was immediately drawn in. I have a weakness for a nice spicy chicken tortilla soup and this is one of the better ones I've tasted. I ordered a bowl of it to go for three dollars and change and then made a few stops on the way home. It was still hot when I opened the to go container. There were slices of fresh avocado on top that kept their texture and even a slice of lime. I discovered, with the first spoonful, that there was a cheesy component to the soup. It made for messy eating but it was quite tasty. There were large white chunks of chicken, a LOT of chicken, mexican rice, tortilla strips, and veggies. Yummy! The cashier who took my order asked if I wanted flour tortillas to go with it, but I asked for corn tortillas instead as I usually prefer them. The soup was fabulous, but I was not a fan of the tortillas. I took one bite and then threw the rest away. I'd definitely come back to try the soup, and I did notice that they do still have the street tacos on the menu so I may even come back for them. I will not, however, be tempted by any of their seafood fare. read more