Rubio&#x27;s Coastal Grill

I have probably driven by this location 100 times until my wife brought home her leftovers from her…read morelunch a month ago. I really didn't think about it. But today I got my wife back from a long road trip and I said where do you wanna go for lunch and she said any place that's air-conditioned how about CPK? I said you bet. Eddie was a great great server and on top of it for the moment we sat down. I am still in shock over what they call lunch duos the amount of delicious food that you get from a very reasonable price is incredible. I had the famous chop salad and a turkey club, which I didn't even touch and brought home. It was that big. Deb had their Famous, Hawaiian Pizza, and a chop salad... I'm still just thinking wow! I finally have a new lunch spot that I love.

Went in with my family today around 7 pm. The place was not busy at all (maybe 5 other tables were…read moretaken). I wasn't greeted when I walked in and when the host acknowledged me, I had to be the one to say hello and tell him what I needed..? When I did, he looked at me like I was inconveniencing him by asking for a table... I think bad service kind of ruins the whole dining out experience but will give 2 stars based on the fact that the food was good.

View from my table.

WHITE CORN GUACAMOLE + CHIPS

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THE WORKS PIZZA

Harvest Market at Fox Point Farms

4.6(51 reviews)

1.6 mi

Fox Point Farms and Harvest Market sort of appeared out of nowhere and immediately took over…read more Everything is quality- from the food, which is locally grown (steps... from platter, apparently) to the beer (shoutout to Brian), to the coffee and pastries. Aside from that, I really just want to talk about that pizza. I've lived in italy and I've tried pizza throughout san diego, and it's hands down the best pizza you will find resembling the classic napolitana style. It's superb. It's delectable. It's going to be your favorite pizza. It needs to be marketed better, but then it would probably form unbearable lines, so I'll keep the secret. That pizza is everything! That is all.

Vegan beetroot hummus! I purchased a small container $5 of this bright beautiful hummus, mild in…read moreflavor, not tart nor sweet. You wouldn't know there were beats in it aside from the color, it tastes pretty close to a standard, chickpea hummus. Found inside the harvest market deli cooler with the snacks & drinks near the prepared salads to grab & go items. They have lots of fresh produce, fresh bread, and packaged cracker chip items to purchase and enjoy with it. It was cool creamy and refreshing. I enjoyed it with some fresh artisan bread. Nice filling, healthy snack. The market has a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, including edible ones, a small Café with hot and cold, freshly made drinks, including the option of ones with vegan plant milk, as well as a small baked goods case full of vegan cookies and muffins. Nice selection of interesting drinks, including Matcha & Ube. A nice selection of vegan items for sale. This very modern up scale barn is on a spacious property with ample outdoor hard seating, including individual chairs, both metal and wood picnic tables with benches, hardwood Adirondack chairs around a large fire pit in the back. If you prefer soft seating like me, there are only a few on the property, a couch by the outdoor fireplace inside up in the restaurant and balcony. The outdoor pizza kitchen has a variety of made to order cooked in front of you pizzas including vegan (must ask for vegan cheese substitute) or gluten-free egg, white and cauliflower crust. The Cook said most of the pizzas can be made with the vegan cheese. Included a few nice options with pesto sauce, truffle, mushroom, and more. After seeing a few come out out of the oven with the bubbled crust, I'm looking forward to returning and giving one a try. It seemed to be the favorite menu item of the outdoor diners, as the tables were full of them. Parking is on a dirt and gravel stretch so skip the sandals and flip-flops & wear closed toed tennis shoes. There are walking paths around the properties so you can get in a nice stroll before having a nibble and a drink. The path around the property you'll see their crops of produce and flowers growing as well as the animals they have: horses, goats pigs. Upstairs after 4 PM, they have a nice clean-looking modern style restaurant featuring a nice menu with a variety of six vegetarian and one vegan pasta option. The hostess, who claimed she was also vegetarian was quick to point out all the vegetarian options some can be converted to vegan by omitting the cheese or dairy ingredient. There's a nice tall bar upstairs with stools and one TV for watching news or sports. Apparently they have a brunch weekends only with a menu that also looks very inviting. The property has a large selection of bottled wines, a micro brewery and a coffee bean brewery. Family friendly, a nice place to go to get a bite and drink, stretch your legs, enjoy fresh air (although a bit dusty near parking lot). Country music is playing loudly in and around the property. We have an expanse of grass for picnic in a play area that's very natural and organic and appearance and a glass house which opens up onto a hard scape patio available for a private event events. The people were friendly and welcoming. It's a spot of natural plot of country near the coast line in Encinitas.

Refrigerated produce

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Sad and disappointed in our reservation

Nectarine Grove

4.3(895 reviews)

2.6 mi

Nectarine Grove in Encinitas is my son's favorites Celiac/Gluten Free restaurants in SD to grab a…read moreBurger and some baked goods, and it's all 100% Gluten Free. The place is popular among Celiac/Gluten free and non-celiac/gluten free people alike. The food is fresh, flavorful and very delicious. Some of the menu items we have tried over the years are: - 'The Boss Burger' (10/10) and 'The CEO Burger' (10/10) - (probably the only Rest. in SD where my son can get a completely Gluten Free and delicious Burgers along with gluten free Fries). - Avocado / Turkey Sandwich (10/10) - Carne Asada fries (9/10) The baked goods here are also very good: - Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin (10/10) - Hostess Style cupcakes (10/10) - Chocolate Lava Brownie (9/10) Customer Service: Excellent. They are always very attentive and friendly). FYI, there is parking on the street.

I really wanted to love this CA burrito, but I ended up with what I would call a large taquito. Is…read moreit me or are burrito's supposed to be a full meal? The good: - Good quality and flavor The bad: - Where's the protein? Just a few pieces of steak (It's like playing where's Waldo to find it) - Where are the fries? Just a few fries (Do you see them?) - The salsa? Enough for a single dollop I would have said something to the staff, but no one cared. Dirty and un-bussed tables. No one checking in. No napkins or utensils brought to me with my food. Etc... I really wanted to like this place. It was so un-filling for over $20, I had to eat lunch after lunch. Waste of empty tortilla calories and next to no protein. This place has all the opportunity and quality to be a solid go-to. Highly disappointed.

Farmers Market Scramble

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Eggs Benedict

Healthy Creations Cafe

4.5(575 reviews)

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EXCELLENT, HEALTHY and YUMMY!…read more A rare find of an organic based restaurant with reasonable prices

Omg, THE BEST mint smoothie, just the way I like it! It was perfect on this 76° SD day. The little…read morecacao pieces were the perfect texture, crunch and taste. All around delicious! My only complaint is that it was so good, it was gone so fast! :) Staff super friendly and cute, clean establishment. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items!

Quiche!

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Mint Chip Smoothie

Atelier Manna

4.6(322 reviews)

2.7 mi

Strongly recommend the Turkish eggs or the French toast. We got both but even sharing it was too…read moremuch food! They both were full of fresh, delightful flavors and I wanted to just keep eating! Make a reservation, it's very tiny!

We had a reservation at 11:30 AM on a Thursday, which we were seated a bit after that…read more Food: 10/10. There were 3 of us and we split the French toast, Turkish eggs, and the panna cotta which was a good combination and a good amount of food. Lots of complexity with the flavors! However, the service was subpar. Our server asked us about things multiple times. Then didn't get us water, extra share plates, more bread, etc. we had to ask others or get things ourselves. Overall the food made it 100% worth it but the service did not compare and it wasn't even a busy morning.

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Main dining area

sweetgreen - Healthy Salads, Wraps, and Bowls

3.5(178 reviews)

2.3 mi

Loved our food and visit to Sweetgreens. I appreciated being able to customize what I wanted in a…read morebuild your bowl. The Honey Hot chicken bowl was delicious. Somehow I didn't photograph our food but I also loved seeing the fresh food being ready to be prepared and what gardens the produce came from.

This is my first time trying this place. Upon walking inside, it's very clean The service is…read moreamazing. The lady serving me, Michelle was so friendly and patient with me. I decided to go with build my own bowl. I got blackened chicken with lettuce, sweet potatoes , quinoa topped with charred jalapeño dressing. Michele recommended that topping. Perfect choice. It was so good and I'm happy it was good I was kind of nervous with all these healthy options lol. The price is around $15 for the bowl. I got $5 off for first time by using the app. I will definitely be coming back. There's so much more I want to try.

Food station

Super Green Goddess with Blackened Chicken

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GOODONYA Organic Eatery

4.1(868 reviews)

2.0 mi

Okay, I get the hype now. GOODONYA is officially a new favorite. Everything from the food to the…read moreatmosphere to the service was chef's kiss. Easy 10/10. We ordered the salted coffee (the caramel syrup was unreal ), the vanilla mint latte (subtle, refreshing, and smelled amazing), and the maple donut--which is an absolute must. We also had the protein scramble, the spicy chicken sandwich (an absolute banger ), and a 4 oz cup of bone broth that genuinely revived my soul. And can we talk about the service? Our waiter was incredibly attentive... and ridiculously good-looking, which definitely didn't hurt the overall experience. Safe to say I'll be back.

I always wanted to give this place a try, and recently I got a chance. It was a warm evening, so…read moresitting outside was not ideal, but it worked. I think lunch might have been a better choice because the sun would not have been shining directly in our faces. Not much that the owners can do about that, unfortunately, and the umbrellas needed some securing as the breeze kept turning them away. The food is good, including some unique choices. I enjoyed my elk burger, which was different for me, but didn't care for the gluten-free bun. It was too crumbly and seemed more like a cornbread mix, although it is house made which is great. I would recommend that they tweak the recipe for those of us who avoid wheat. The service was really good, and I will definitely come back! Brunch on the front patio might be a great choice.

Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie. Organic + GF.

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Organic + GF Chicken Pot Pie

The Henry

I had an amazing meal at the Henry. I came here for a business lunch, and Katelynn was our server…read more Waters and drinks came out promptly, and she never hesitated to ask how the drinks and meals were. It was my first time so we ate based on Katelynn's recommendation. She recommended the Brussels sprouts and the pretzel bites which were amazing. Entrees were amazing as well but the ambiance could not be beat. Will for sure come back again! Thank you to the Henry staff and especially Katelynn for great service

We have now visited here 3 times and each time was amazing!…read moreThe short ribs were out-of-this world! My son loved the burger and fries, and my husband loved the Seabass! Delish dirty martinis and a massive thank you for a birthday treat! Super glad Carlsbad has this modern/swanky place to have a nice dinner at!

The Henry - Carlsbad

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The Henry - Carlsbad

Lotus Cafe & Juice Bar

4.1(1k reviews)

1.9 mi

My favorite place in Encinitas. Everything is so delicious…read moreand fresh. Their Go Green smoothie is my favorite, alongside their tuna salad sandwich! Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is easy in their associated lot. The staff is always really friendly. I love this spot!

Lotus Cafe is one of our go-to spots, especially after a walk around the area. The food always…read morefeels so clean, fresh, and nourishing. I almost always order the Nirvana burrito and it never disappoints, it's become my favorite. I've also tried their tofu breakfast burrito and veggie burger, and both were just as good, flavorful, satisfying, and still light. One thing I really appreciate is that they have great options for everyone. I'm vegetarian but my husband isn't, and we both find plenty we love here. I've even brought my parents a few times and it's always a hit. The space has plenty of seating and there's usually good parking nearby, which makes it an easy, relaxed stop. The staff are friendly and the food typically comes out pretty quickly too. Overall, just a consistently great spot with healthy, delicious options. I always enjoy coming here.

Order here

Turkey sandwich and ginger carrot soup

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Peachy's Market & Grill

4.7(303 reviews)

0.4 mi

Over the years we've come to shop and ordered many of their delicious plates. Everything is always…read morefresh, we'll spiced and delicious. They did add my favorite Garlic Mortadella which is my comfort food with lavish and yummy Persian cucumbers which they sell those too. Hopefully at some point, they will add other coldcuts and make a little deli section. The guys recognize me as one of their regular customers which is great. They're very helpful. If you want to eat here, there's one table inside and several outside. If you're middle Eastern, Eurasian or Mediterranean, you will love this store/food. If you've never had this kind of food, you must try it here! You won't regret it

I stopped by Peachy's Market & Grill and ordered the boneless chicken kabob meal with rice, and it…read morecompletely hit the spot. The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, packed with flavor without being overly salty (which I really appreciate). It paired perfectly with the lightly buttered rice, simple and comforting in the best way. The salad tasted exceptionally fresh. It had crisp romaine, bright tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese which were all brought together with their family recipe honey mustard dressing. It was the best I've ever had. It had that perfect balance of sweet and tangy that makes you want to finish every bite. For dessert, I had two pieces of baklava, and they were fantastic--flaky, drenched in honey, and perfectly bite-sized pieces of heaven. You can tell this is a family-run establishment that cares about quality and flavor. Everything tasted fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and satisfying. I'll definitely be coming back.

The Grille. Delicious food!

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Lots of orders being called in for pick up

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C W.

Elite 15

203

127

12 years ago

I'm a big fan of Rubio's. All the locals know this place but if you are from out of town this is a must stop. Rubio's brought fish tacos out of mexico and in the hands of satisfied americans and they should be written down in the annals of history. Steve Jobs brought personal computers to homes, Rubio's brought fish tacos to america. I always get their fish burrito and their fish taco. I don't care if you don't like fish, trust me you will love this. read more

Emilio R.

4 years ago

This place is the worst place ever they discriminate people over there gender and treat all the workers like there worth nothing the manager there is so mean and tries to fire the workers even if there are not scheduled and tell theme I should terminate you I hope this place gets bankrupt and closes down forever. read more

Vyacheslav Y.

8 years ago

Hi there! very vivid propaganda of alcohol, to all food, in fact, beer is offered! If your children just go to eat, they will be forced to try it. Food in general is very tasty, in the season I like a big plate of rice with Argentine shrimps! Thanks for your service and bless you God, team Rubio's! read more

Timothy H.

10 years ago

I really love Rubios! I found it through a friend and must say, it's a really great place to eat! I love these seafood burritos and the enchiladas.... They're a bit pricey for burritios and tacos, however, none of the other Mexican restaurants have them, so sometimes I feel it's worth it! read more

Jill T.

15 years ago

the fish tacos made me feel sick, i dont know if it was the fish or the fact they were fried. they are cheap, but not worth it. not going to lie, chronic tacos has way better fish tacos. service was decent though, line was long which sucked, wasnt worth the wait. read more

Laura f.

13 years ago

I always love this place, great service, great management And now the updated the dinning area. I like their food and the staff. Thank you guys !! read more

Allison M.

4 years ago

Excellent Rubio's. They are friendly and the food is always fast and the restaurant and restrooms are clean!

Jennifer L.

16 years ago

I am a fan of this fish tacos! This Rubios' is always consistently clean and the staff is very friendly!

Pete L.

12 years ago

The food here is always really delicious. The staff here is really friendly and the place is very clean

Jill D.

12 years ago

Not sure what is happening with this location. All new staff, manager, cooks. So slow!!!

Jackie C.

14 years ago

Great stop after a long day of work. The margaritas and fish tacos were just right.

Wendy R.

287

13 years ago

The chicken especial burrito & fish tacos are very good. Kids love the kids meals.

Elly R.

14 years ago

The food was good but the wait was too long. Waited 12 minutes for 3 tacos TO-GO.

Esperanza H.

12 years ago

I love Rubio's this place has fresh food and great service.

rachel w.

108

15 years ago

Good food when you're looking for a quick bite to eat.

Ronna Getty R.

11 years ago

Great atmosphere. Great food. Great staff.

Blakely S.

160

135

10 years ago

Way too expensive for fast food.

Kelly J.

12 years ago

I love the food at Rubio's!

Doreen B.

11 years ago

Best Fish Tacos ever!!!

Rubio's Coastal Grill - mexican - Updated September 2026

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