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    Rubio's Coastal Grill

    3.0 (173 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Shana W.

    Unfortunately, this will be a place I will never eat at again. I went because I saw a FB ad about a fish and chips for $7 and if I signed up for texts I would get $5 off. I ordered myself the fish and chips , guacamole, and a burrito for my son. The link that texted me provided an error saying this site was moved or something. So right off the bat without my $5 off, I felt tricked. Then, the lady we placed our order with was very nice . No issues with her. But, from food to container, container to bag, bag to hands, my food was lukewarm. How? If it was just made , how is my food lukewarm and not hot? The fries would have been good if they were hot and crispy but they were warm and soggy. I picked up the fish and had so much grease on my hand that I had to wipe it off . The fish also warm. Not crispy , not hot , but warm and soggy. I was so disappointed that I went to the restaurant next door to order me food. I did not try the fish. I tried the flavorless chips and guacamole . My son did not like the chips but probably because they did not have any salt. He did however like his burrito. And that is the reason why they are getting a star. I never did eat my food . It's in the fridge now as we speak on its way to the place where food goes to die, the trash. The restaurant was empty and now I know why. The cashier tried to get me to download the app for rewards and whatnot but, I declined. I don't plan on event going to another Rubio's for the remaining time I have left in this earth. I wasted my time and money for food I couldn't even eat because it was carelessly prepared. Eat at your own risk. I'm very disappointed and wish I could get my money back. Ridiculous

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    Brande H.

    Food is always good. I got two original Rubio's fish tacos. Not the meal just two tacos and a soda. Total $14. Service was friendly but very slow. Don't come here in a hurry.

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    Ali B.

    There are some great deals here! I used to go to the desert ridge location in high school all the time (before it closed) but have only been back a couple times to Rubio's locations since then. I was very excited to see both that they had a free kids meal deal going on Thursdays this month and that they have sweet potato tacos, one of my faves! Ordered online and my husband picked up. Pickup was quick and easy. I got the sweet potato taco place with black beans and chips. I also got a few salsas to try which were all good. The crunchy corn in the tacos was my fave. I got my son a kids quesadilla. It came with 2 sides and a drink which is a great value! He loved the quesadilla. Will for sure be back now as it seems like they have some pretty great deals and good quality for fast-ish food!

    Chase C.

    The most recent two visits the staff has forgotten items. So double check your bag if you decide to eat here! The food is good, but not great. The salsa bar is ually just a bar with empty bowls. The interior is also okay. Not dirty, but doesnt put out clean vibes. This location is just bad. Save yourself a trip and skip!

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    Cristal R.

    Stopped in for something fresh and light. Saw they had a special for $5 off $25 and we both decided on the chips, I opted for the Mexican street corn for 0.75 up charge and worth it, husband got the beans and was good to dip the chips with. Husband got the shrimp trio $13.99 and I got the original beer batter fish tacos and 2 small drinks. With the $5 off it was $30 bucks not bad and they have a salsa and toppings bar of course. The salsa was not spicy at all everything else was good. Good choice for a hot Summer day when you don't want to cook at home and want something other burgers or pizza! Clean location and staff is friendly and helpful. Recommend this location.

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    Jessica J.

    I ordered through a delivery service and ordered a basic burrito with just rice beans and meat and a soda and they ignored the modified instructions and while I got the item refunded at the end I still ended up spending $15 extra dollars to basically get 1 soda delivered and not eat because I'm allergic to many of the items they added. Very frustrating there's no recourse to take on either end other than just refunding that item. If you're gonna eat here then it must be in person to check everything is correct or better yet go to a different location if possible

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    Store#57 Took forever to receive our food. The food was cold except for the Mexican rice. The sauce was diluted with water or another liquid and suspect they did so because they were running low on sauce. As evident by the empty salsa bar. The floor and tables were dirty. I have never been in an RCG like this. Management should be fired.

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    They have the best fish tacos! Food is always fresh and delicious! They also cater if you have an event.

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    Terrible food is moldy sometimes not fresh employees act so inconvenienced and get orders wrong with attitude for no reason

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    Wow! What a great experience. We’re glad you shared, Maralina! :)

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    Amazing tasting food. Unwiped and sticky tables inside everytime , 19 dollars for a shrimp burrito and a drink sorry not coming back again

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    Food was awful. Cashier couldn't understand English and screwed the order up. Never coming back. Waste of time and money.

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    I ordered 2 Fish Tacos and every time I order Tacos I get a dried up lime. I wont be ordering again.

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