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    Rubio's Coastal Grill

    3.4 (251 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Derek W.

    Rubio's just hasn't been the same ever since they closed the Lakewood location for good, a move I still question to this day as corporate never listens to me. Want proof? Their business response was completely inadequate and indicative of their indifference towards my opinions; like why would you ask a customer to fill out a survey when that customer mentioned already doing so?? It's a real pet peeve of mine, and the glimmer of light at the end of this seemingly endless tunnel for Rubio's seems to get dimmer by the week. In an effort to revitalize their menu, Rubio's is now offering a couple of Roasted Sweet Potato offerings: Roasted Sweet Potato Taco and the Rainbow Bowl. To encourage rewards members to try either of these two new menu items, Rubio's offers 500 bonus points over a two-week period in January if you order either of them. I was doing some shopping nearby, and this Rubio's, now the closest to me after the untimely demise of the Lakewood location, was not that much farther away. I ordered the Rainbow Bowl, which consists of a protein, citrus rice, black beans, roasted corn, pineapple tajin salsa, sliced avocados, pickled red cabbage, and, of course, the roasted sweet potatoes. You could also go sans protein, but I went with my go-to: the Grilled Atlantic Salmon. I scheduled a pickup time for early afternoon on a Saturday, and I arrived about 5 minutes early. I was expecting to wait at least a couple more minutes, but once I arrived, the cashier, Daniel, had my order in his hand. Perfect timing! I was hoping this would be a sign of good things to come. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be. In my order, I also requested for some extras like the cilantro/onions, jalapenos/carrots, and lime wedges. They forgot the first one, and the last two were presented in small plastic baggies rather than the cups used at their salsa bar, additional proof that they aren't receptive to my feedback as that is a gripe I mentioned in my initial review. The extras got so soggy, and the baggies were so tightly tied I literally had to rip them open just to get the soggy contents out! And that wasn't the end of it. My order also included a drink, but it wasn't included in my takeout bag! I had to go up to Daniel, and he noticed me while he was ringing up another customer. I showed him my bump ticket, mentioning that my order should have included a drink, but I didn't get it. He went and fetched it for me. Glad I wasn't short on time; otherwise, I would have been short a drink! I also had to go up and ask for utensils because they apparently thought I could eat the bowl without utensils. Then again, the exact time of my arrival could have thrown them off, but those are still pretty bad oversights. The bowl itself wasn't too bad actually in spite of my indifference towards sweet potatoes. However, I didn't think there was sufficient flavor overall as the al pastor sauce and avocado crema didn't have a bold enough flavor for my liking. Luckily, I sat at a table close to the salsa bar, so I grabbed a cup of Roasted Chipotle Salsa and a cup of Tomatillo Salsa to go with my bowl. Nevertheless, if you're a fan of sweet potatoes, the Rainbow Bowl is something I can recommend, though it does come at a hefty price depending on what protein you choose. I'm probably not going to get it again unless I can get another 500 bonus points for it, and even so, I may choose the Blackened Atlantic Salmon instead. While I enjoyed the Grilled Atlantic Salmon on this one, it was kind of dried out and not as flavorful compared to the salmon I've had from the Lakewood location. The two salmon filets in my bowl were also a little smaller than before. I was hoping to update the rating to three stars, but unfortunately, there's not enough for me to do that due to the chronic and persistent shortcomings I've mentioned in my initial review as well as this review update. It has also been a full decade since Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill changed its name to Rubio's Coastal Grill, but they still have the antiquated Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill decor on the wall. I wish this location would consider the prospect of remodeling, but I'm certain of their obstinacy to maintain anachronism between their interior and exterior.

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    Genesis E.

    I haven't had Rubio's since 2020. Today i decided to try it again. And i remember why i loved the California bowl with the roasted chipotle sauce on top. The flavor to the food was so tasty. The vibe coming inside was so peaceful, the workers were kind and helpful. Reasonable price. Well worth coming back.

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    Maryann A.

    Since when did they stop serving salads in actual bowls. I thought I was at Chipotle for a second when they brought my California Salad in one of those cardboard recycled nonsense bowl. Don't get me wrong, I still finished every last tastey morsel. My salad combined with the mild salsa is a great combo.

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    Randy S.

    Ordered a surf & turf bowl with an extra side of black beans through Uber Eats. Pretty generous portion, I couldn't finish it. The beef was whatever, I'd rather have chicken. The shrimp was decent. Not too bad.

    Literally cooking the shrimp more since I think they're not totally cooked. Too exhausted to drive back in rush hour to return.
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    Edited: Added one additional star for trying to make it right and providing a refund.

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    Great tasting fish tacos. Friendly staff and great service. Very nice place to sit down and enjoy fresh fish tacos.

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