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Rubio's Coastal Grill

3.3 (280 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Seafood, Salad
Closed 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Rainbow Bowl with fish
Jay S.

People are really sleeping on Rubio's and I was one of them! Up until a few months ago I hadn't been to a Rubio's in almost 10 years. Luckily that changed and I am so glad I found out they also have bowls now, plus the amazing Taco Tuesday special. Everybody needs to try the Rainbow Bowl, it's my absolute favorite and I even got my entire family hooked on it too! The fish tacos are always a classic, but I'm so glad that I started going to my local Rubio's recently, my experience here has been fantastic each time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I even ate inside on my last pickup order since it's always so clean and we'll kept, and I got to enjoy my food extra fresh![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Miranda H.

Let me start by saying I loveeee Rubios and always get the fish tacos. On 6/11 I DoorDashed 3 plates and they had mold on the inside and outside of the tortillas!! My boyfriend and I only realized after eating 4 out of the 6. I feel so gross at the fact that they all probably came from the same bag of moldy tortillas. Just make sure to double check your tacos before eating at this location!! Also to top it off the lemons they gave us were actually rotten.

Original Fish Taco® Two Taco Plate
Catherine M.

Had to make a stop here since all the rubios locations closed in the Bay Area. Got the classic fish tacos. Service was quick, and staff was friendly. The salsas are my favorite and are what really make the fish tacos delicious. Definitely miss the fish tacos tuesdays because their fish tacos are so good and crispy!!

Olena A.

I grew up eating Rubio's fish tacos, and out of nowhere had a craving for them! I got the classic two taco fish plate with a side of beans and chips. I was pleasantly surprised by the price of the plate, which was $11 for everything! The fish tacos have their signature flavor and light crispy batter. The fish was really delicious with the medium salsa and Crema on top. However, the beans were a bit bland and could have been seasoned more. Nothing a little salsa won't fix. Service was nice and I saw the cashier treat the police officers very well when they walked in to order which I appreciated! Would come back for more fish, taco cravings!

Original Fish Taco Plate and corn tortilla with double mexican rice
Frank D.

Per usual, Rubio's has the best fish tacos, in my opinion. They always have great flavour for all of their selections, the food always fresh, the service is friendly, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is kept clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This evening we had our old stand-by's which were 2 Gourmet shrimp taco plate, 4 Original Fish tacos, and for the first time .. the Langostino Lobster Taco ! The Original tacos never disappoint as they have this complex texture combining the crispness of the batter, this magical hearty sauce all wrapped in a nice soft shell, while the Gourmet Shrimp have their own character combining the plump & savoury bite from the shrimp, with a moist and juicy afternote of the cheese and fresh avocados. The Langostino's first bite was absolutely perfect ! Possessing first, a nice little spicy kick, then a light punch of citrus as you finish with the subtle yet characteristic taste of the fresh lobster! Wow ! I think I have just found a new favourite !! We really have no problem making a special drive from Thousand Oaks to El Segundo for this treat! We continue to search for a restaurant that is consistently comparable, but to no avail. I do hope the franchise decides to return its footprint to Ventura and maybe Santa Barbara counties. Cheers !!

Steven G.

I came here for lunch. I ordered two original fish tacos. They were prepared and served pretty quickly. The fried fish tacos were pretty good, though they definitely needed lime and hot sauce. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is casual. They're going for a beach/ocean vibe. It was clean and well taken care of[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Though I got fish tacos, there are other options. I'd eat lunch here again. It was a relatively quick place to get a tasty lunch.

Fish Taco Especial*
Gina M.

Quite a busy location even if we ordered ahead of time and it said it would be ready in 20 minutes, we still had to wait another 20 minutes when got there! Sigh. So be prepared to wait no matter what. Fish taco was nice and crispy, I'd order it again - it also held up in spite the wait and drive to bring home. I cannot tell the difference between the special and original fish tacos. You can skip the street corn, it's ok, but honestly, i make it better.

Langostino Lobster Bowl

Good food but doesn't look like double lobster to me. We always order lunch from here and skimping is starting to become regular. When ordering large drinks through DoorDash they send you a regular which is $6.00. Maybe it's the economy but overall food is good.

Coastal Trio and chips with guacamole.
Ruth B.

Typical fast food restaurant ambience. Order at the counter and they'll bring it out. I have no complaints on my dinner. All three tacos were great. I think the original was my favorite and the shrimp was a very close second. The flavors were bold and everything tasted fresh. My chips had a hard crunch and the amount received was skimpy. The guacamole was very fresh, a great texture with avocado chunks and excellent flavor. My friend got blackened salmon which came with white rice and a bowl of chicken tortilla soup. The chicken tortilla soup was rice, chicken and two slices of avocado on top. We looked to see if there was a chicken and rice side dish and they said it was the soup and showed us a ladle full of red broth stating it was in the bottom of the bowl. We assured them there was no broth one person tried to convince us there was and it had been soaked up into the rice. We told them no, there was nothing red or orange in the bowl with the white rice, chicken and two avocado wedges. They gave an apology and offered another soup. Good as it was and would have been, we were already stuffed and traveling so we thanked them and turned it down. Would I go back? Absolutely! If I wanted tacos and I was in the area I would not hesitate.

Shout out to Jackie and Leylani who make our weekly dinner at Rubio's a great experience. The food is always fresh and delicious too.

Salsa bar
Kathryn F.

Please Note that the issue below is resolved, but I cannot delete it??!! The food is fresh, with a varied menu and healthy options not found at other "faster food" restaurants. The cuisine is California Mexican, but tasty and they are good about customizing orders (I can't tolerate cilantro and we don't like cheese). The salsas tend to have a lot of cilantro and the one that is supposed to be picante, is hot and no cilantro. To me it lacks flavor, but I'm picky about salsa. Service is friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are eat in and take out options and there is ample parking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Beware of their online ordering system: Check everything and do not leave without a correct receipt. I was not alone with app issues. Now, why the five stars after having had a terrible experience with the app? It took a while, but Rubio's resolved the issue in my favor even after my credit card resolved it in their favor. I never got the receipt for the corrected amount despite both charges appearing on my credit card, so it was hard to prove I had been charged twice instead of credited the overcharge. Hopefully the app issue is resolved, but they are good people, so order some food, mind your receipts and keep good food and people in the neighborhood.

Delicious nachos, all the fixins
Kari H.

This place is always a winner, I got the California bowl with shrimp, it was so tasty, hot and fresh!! My friend ordered the nachos to share and it was large enough to feed 4 adults, the fresh guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese and crispy chips. The restaurant is always clean and nicely furnished and decorated. The service staff are nice and helpful, they delivered our food to our table. It was a pleasant dinner, recommend this restaurant!!

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Varied menu, lovely fish tacos, great price. Well worth finding a location and visiting.

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Um, YUM! Ate here two days in a row it was so good. Got the mango mani mahi tacos and want more already. Red hot sauce on point. Big fan.

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