Everything would have been fine had I not heard a guy who was walking inside as I was using the n word (white hispanic man). Messed me up when I found out he was an actually worker. He was walking in with a co worker. I never been to Rubio's before and thought I'd try something new instead of going to Chipotle. First and last time. read more

I ordered lunch via delivery from this location today. My order arrived without my large drink, and the driver conveyed that the store hadn't given him a drink. I called the store directly, only to have a young lady who claimed she was the manager, first tell me that I was wrong, twice, and then hang up in my face. I will be taking this incident to Corporate immediately. read more

The food is still decent, but the corporate overlords are pinching pennies to slowly kill this brand. You are most likely to be greeted with a frown now, as the pandemic has taken its toll. They have added a tip line for the staff but that doesn't seem to be enough. Perhaps a living wage would be better than depending on customer guilt. You will feel the love from the reopened salsa bar, as you can share the germs of the prior guests. Nothing like straining salsa through the finger laden ladles of everyone before you. If you order online, your pre selected condiments will not be included - so everyone can get in on the fun. I also find it disappointing that a company that says they are committed to the ocean distributes everything in plastic bags. I haven't given up on Rubio's, but I've certainly cut back on my visits. read more

Friendly service - quality and fast meals- delivered to your table. Great neighborhood Mexican cafe! read more

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I love this place for lunch. I come here about twice a week. The food is amazing. The much special is a great price and I dig the staff. Special shout out to Davonda at the counter who is super friendly and on fire when it's busy. She does the cash, runs food out and even busses tables. Give this woman a raise!!! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Cool spot for lunch - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great food, friendly staff. Prices are reasonable and bacon shrimp burritos are out of this world. Highly recommend Rubio's

I ordered the mango salad. The picture had fresh salad and ingredients. About 50% of the lettuce was dark, slimy, wet, wilted. Super disappointed. read more

Nos encanta la comida de este restarurant, pero el Sábado fuimos al de Arcadia y para empezar el chico que nos atendió, no saludo, estaba con sus audífonos y solo procedió como un robot a tomar nuestro pedido, además había comida tirada bajo algunas mesas, lo cual es muy desagradable read more

We went here 10 years ago in San Diego when they had lobster tacos. Lobster no more. On our first trip in Phoenix, it took us 20+ minutes to get our food. With 3 pre-teens in tow, it was brutal waiting. A lady sitting next to us happened to be a shift manager and gave us a hand written coupon for 2 free entrees. We went back the next day and the coupon was honored. It took them maybe 5 minutes to bring the food out. They even took care of some of my finicky kids. They redeemed themselves. read more

Happy National Guacamole Day! I'm a huge guac fan, so being that today really is National Guac Day, I knew I had to "get me some." Despite a crazy work schedule and very limited time, I made it happen with a quick visit to Rubio's! Sure, they are a chain, but I do love their fast casual style, friendly employees, salsa bar, and best of all, great selection and quality food considering the prices. I got myself a salad with shrimp, a large guac and chips to share with the fam, and a kids meal for my son... Not only was the food delicious, but the kids meal is a great deal. For under $5, the meal includes your choice of entree (chicken quesadilla was my choice today), your choice of side (from applesauce, chips, beans or rice), a churro, and a small drink. Everything was a hit at my house, and I won't hesitate to return to Rubio's sooner than later when I'm in the mood for a quick fix of Mexican! read more

I haven't been to Rubio's in a while and was looking forward to having their delicious fish tacos. Well thanks to the girl working there today, those delicious tacos, weren't so delicious. I know it was busy but I saw her hand food to other people that had ordered after me, I know they have an online order place so I didn't ask sooner but when I finally thought that 30 min for 5 tacos and rice was too long, I asked if my food was ready and she just picked the tacos off the counter from under some bags and gave them to me. They were cold and soggy when I got home. I only live 10 min away from the place. Pretty disappointed about her service and my tacos. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This is the best Rubio's I have been to. The standard good: Tacos- steak, chicken, grilled fish, breaded fish, shrimp, all yummy Ice cold beer Help yourself to the Salsa Bar with fresh cut lemons, limes, and jalepeños, too. This location's extra goodness: Cute Tiki patio...huge lighted tiki umbrella, and at least one other smaller tiki umbrella. I forget to take pix a lot, sorry! Exceptional customer service- especially the two dark hair young women. The cashier and the expo girl worked very well together. They served food to customers, kept everything clean, were quick and efficient during the lunch rush and did everything with a smile. I wish I knew their names to mention. Try the new mango habenero ono taco! Good place if you have children. read more

I love love this Rubio's location and Taco Tuesday! I can honestly say that it is always clean and the staff is friendly and efficient! I think it is because the manager at this location is one of the friendliest nicest people I've encountered in a 'fast casual' restaurant like this. The fish tacos are delicious and always crispy and FRESH! I love coming here! read more

J and I are fans of the Fish Tacos here. And we usually only go on Tuesday when they're $1.50 a piece. Dinner for the 2 of us for under $9.00, not too shabby!!! J is a fan of the hot carrots they have at the salsa bar. It usually never fails when I go, I'm scavenging for the last few slices from the two containers. So I casually mentioned, "You know, you guys should have a separate container just for carrots!" The lady informed me that they do not make their hot carrots (I was under the impression they did), but that they come from a can that has both the chilis and carrots. She then said, "Let me go open a new can and get you some." Sweet!!! Well, more like HOT!! :) Arcadia Rubio's, you're a-okay in my book! Especially on Taco Tuesdays! :) read more

First time at this location and my food was ready and accurate in under 5 minutes, I was ordering my food to go with my three year old so very thankful they were quick and all was right! Will be back! UPDATED REVIEW: Normally I'd take this issue up with door dash who I ordered through however when I pay for $25 worth of food (no delivery fee) and receive a meal with missing items, gross covered bean chips and half size what I ordered, that's being lazy and not giving a f*ck about the quality of the meal being delivered. Won't be returning, no thanks! read more

Great customer service at this location. This store does a great job of keeping clean and has excellent covid spacing to help protect its customers. read more

Love this place. The tacos are so tasty. I've ordered them 2 different times for delivery and they were done perfectly, even with my special instructions. Try them, you wont be disappointed. read more

Some of the rudest staff I've ever encountered. Would not serve me. I legitimately did not have a mask. I asked for one politely, the lil a**hole 16 year old gal said "I don't have one, and I will not take your order if you don't have one" . I really wanted tacos that day..sometimes people just forget their mask, Psycho. Disrespectful and quite embarrassing to say the least. Oh well. There's plenty of Rubio's out there. Fish tacos nom nom. Don't go to this one. Avoid it like the plague unless you like children yelling at you about a mask because they're having a day. read more

When I'm looking for something fast but not crazy unhealthy, I love to grab something from Rubio's. It satisfies my Mexican food craving, without being too greasy (a.k.a the guilt). My favorites are the California Bowl (all the deliciousness from inside the burrito but without the tortilla) and the Gourmet Tacos (all meat options have bacon in them....need I say more?). Plus, the salsa bar is always stocked and the place is always clean. Rubio's is definitely fast food done right! read more

Best thing here imo is the shrimp and bacon burrito. Now dont get me wrong i love spicy food but I Have to order it without the blackened chilies. About 1/8th of this delicious burrito are chilies and they're too damn hot. everything else is just okay. I ticked off a star because they charge over 3 dollars for 1 tiny street taco with a few fixings (street tacos are those little corn tortilla tacos that come with 2 tortillas) which is beyond ridiculous even in Arcadia. read more

This location was just disgusting. The place was empty at around noon this weekend, and all of the tables were sticky and dirty. This wouldn't typically bother me too much, but one of the main cooks in the back had this terrible, hacking cough that we could hear across the restaurant. We ended up just leaving because I couldn't get over the fact that I'd have someone's germs all over my food. Management really shouldn't let sick employees handle food. I love Rubio's fish tacos, but this is definitely the last time I'll be coming to this particular location. read more

Restaurant time says they are open until 8 p.m. We are arrive 6:20 just in time for the worker to lock the door right in front of us, with zero explanation. read more

Usually when you go to Rubios the service is ok, and food good, yesterday we were helped by the nicest kid. Brennen I believe was his name or Brendan,,anyway his customer service went above and beyond and that deserves to be recognized in the food industry these days. My daughter asked what steak burritos they had, and when I told her to just look at the menu, he literally told her every single one they had with a smile. He then checked on us twice and told us to have a nice day after thanking us for coming in. Not your average service for a semi fast food place and was greatly appreciated. He took pride in his job and it did not go unnoticed! Thank you! read more

Ordered my food online before the store closing hours. I receive a text message that my food is ready and to drive down to pick it up. I get there and they tell me my order is cancelled. My card is still charged and they turn me away with a receipt and tell me to go deal with postmates. I don't have a postmates account. This is not how you do business. read more

Food is delicious! They did a great job adapting during Covid. It's our usual safe spot for lunch and the staff is friendly. My favorite dish is the mango grilled fish tacos . read more

I enjoy stopping here for a late lunch from time to time. Are usually get the chopped salad with blackened oh no fish on it. The food is very fresh. The people are very friendly and the setting is clean. If you eat in the meal is served on real plates or bowls and they use real silverware. Something you would not find other "fast food" restaurant. They have a wonderful salsa bar with a variety of salsas. And I like the fact they have three different types of ice teas to choose from, all made fresh. read more

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I don't think you can find a higher quality quick service chain restaurant in the US. Rubios consistently provides a fresh, flavorful product and the service is always top notch. My go-to is the grilled gourmet steak taco plate which comes with rice, chips and tacos are filled with a layer of grilled cheese, avocado, bacon, cilantro, onion, steak, and a chile lime sauce that's phenomenal. My wife rotates between a couple different salads and a few different shrimp tacos and enjoys them all. On top of this, there's a fresh Salsa bar and they have great mango iced tea. I may eat at Rubio's more than any other place in the area. I'm definitely a regular. Also, their Manager Lorena is fantastic. read more

Ok, so I have to admit that the first time I heard of a fish taco from a fast food chain restaurant I was skeptical...skeptical of the quality, taste, and freshness. Nevertheless, I gave Rubios fish tacos a try and fell in love. These delicious tacos are crispy, crunchy, flaky, tender, and melt in your mouth. With the addition of lime juice they are heavenly. Along with the fish tacos I frequently enjoy their quesadillas that they fill generously with cheese and whatever fillings you'd like, and a plain bean burrito. I'm not sure what it is about the beans, but they are amazing. Everything on the menu is tasty and fresh; you can order as healthy or unhealthy as you'd like, and there is something for everyone. Rubios offers a variety of salsas to choose from at their salsa bar where you can fill up as much as you'd like (I suggest the chunky mild red and the green sauce). One of my favorite treats is their churro; they don't skimp on the cinnamon and sugar, and they are fried to perfection. I order and pick up from here often, and they always get my order right. While it isn't necessarily expensive, I wouldn't say it is cheap either; expect to pay a decent amount. I prefer to pick up and take home because the atmosphere isn't very comfortable to eat in. If you want quick, fresh, and good seafood/mex Rubios is a great place! read more

This place is no good employees are rude salsa bar have cockroaches on it avoid this place at all cost I used to love coming here but the quality has went way down read more

I can't complain about Rubio's it's the best in fact I am in Texas right now with no Rubio's around me and I am suffering because I want to eat my vegetarian bowl or my shrimp burrito and there is no we're out here that even comes close! read more

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Fish tacos $1.50 on taco Tuesday is amazing! Thats all I really have eaten here. But even when it's not Tuesday. I like the fish tacos still. They give you chips and bean dip with it when you order the plate. Yummy. The only complaints I have, The staff can be somewhat rude and almost pissed off looking. They need to seriously move the fountain drink seperste from the salsa bar/topping bar. People literally climb over one another and its really annoying. Plus some of the tables are so close to one another when it's packed. You can't even get out unless you're anorexic or something. Other than that it should be 5 star but those things really bother me. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Hands down the best Rubio's in Phoenix. I don't live on this side of town so every time I have my chiropractor appt. I make sure to stop in and get my fish tacos. The manager lady is always so pleasant and sweet. Thanks for being the best! read more

Regular retail price $8. Paid $0. The email club sent me a free entrée on my birthday. It was because of that email that I tried Rubio's for the first time in a decade. The service was typical for at lunch for the restaurants in the area. The food came out hot and the cashier was friendly. The reason I didn't give it five stars was because the best part about this place was the salsa bar, the food was just kind of "meh". I would recommend mixing the onions and cilantro with the green sauce . I would also recommend trying your absolute hardest to avoid parking in the lot of this place, there are so many lunch places in the plaza area and people are crazy when they're hungry. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Regular retail price $8. Paid $0. The email club sent me a free entrée for my birthday - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Alright ,so I have been here a time or two. Maybe about 20 times to be exact. Every time I have ever been here, I have never been dissapointed. This place is great! The food is great, the service is good and fast. The place is spotlessly clean. They seem to always be busy. They are busy I am sure because,everyone feels the way that I do. This place is great! I really like all the different salas they offer and you can have as much as you like! Thank you Rubios for always being delish! As well as always being fresh and having really great tasting fish tacos. read more

It has been a few times that I have paid for gourmet shrimp tacos and received pinto beans that taste horrible. I couldn't think they could make beans with absolutely no flavor. I am rethinking this location choice. read more

Ya know, just when I thought I couldn't fit one more restaurant into my casual Mexican food rotation, Rubio's comes along with its damn delicious tacos and its friendly employees and its integration of Coke Zero in its fountain drink machine and the next thing you know I'm up to FOUR very viable options for my (frequent) inexpensive taco/burrito cravings. Chipotle obviously has the burrito game on lock. I just won't order one anywhere else, it won't measure up. El Pollo Loco's grilled chicken is phenomenal, as are their salsas, and Sonora Mesquite Grill has the most amazing Carne Asada I've ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth, so I'm covered there also. Now, you may be thinking to yourself "This girl really has it figured it. What void in her life could Rubio's possible fill that she has to add it to an already stellar line up of very well thought out and eloquently presented Mexican casual dining options?" To that I say: Fish Tacos. I'm not saying that Rubio's has the best Fish Tacos in the world. I may be an expert on a lot of things, but sadly Fish Tacos isn't one of them. But Rubios' are good, and their tomatillo salsa is tasty and, as previously mentioned, they carry Coke Zero which is just so ridiculously head and shoulders above Diet Coke I'm surprised its market hasn't been completely cannibalized by now. I guess some people just enjoy barely-carbonated cola beverages that have the aftertaste of battery acid. But I digress. I'm going to let you guys in on a little secret: Chicken Balsamic and Roasted Veggie Salad. Grilled chicken (not El Pollo Loco quality, but it's fair), avocado, and roasted veggies over lettuce with a tangy balsamic dressing. A good portion as long as you're not famished, and really quite tasty. Here's the secret: 310 Calories. For the whole thing, none of that "without dressing, avocado, chicken, or anything that tastes good" bull (I'm looking at you Subway). I like to dip the chicken in tomatillo salsa, which might add like 5 calories to the deal, but I'm okay with it because I'm still saving about 400 calories which can now be put towards a more noble purpose: Booze! So, Rubio's, take a seat in the line up. If for the sake of the booze and the booze alone, you've earned it. read more

The service here is always really fast, food is always great. This is one of my fiancé and my favorite informal/inexpensive restaurants to go to. I always get the classic chicken taco platter and it's always good. Like always. I'm here weekly, I've NEVER had a bad order (knock on wood). They also have an awesome salsa bar! I do have one suggestion if management is reading...I work around this area and often call my order in. No fail every time I'm put on hold they forget about me lol sometimes they just put the phone down and I just hear them talking in the background. I would definitely implement a better system for call in orders. Otherwise, this place rocks!!! read more

Fish Tacos go against everything mi abuelita from East L.A. would have stood for. "Who puts fish in a taco, mi hijo?" she would have said. But sometimes I'm just jonesin' for some I can't help but jump in my car to pick some up (with flour tortillas) They're just so tasty. Other times I'm in the mood for a carne asada quesadilla. The steak is a little dry but it goes well with the sour cream guacamole and pico de gallo that it's served with. I love me some of their roasted chipotle sauce too. The service here is always friendly and efficient. The parking in the strip mall they're at can be hit or miss but it's worth it. read more

When I used to work in downtown Phoenix, I would sometimes make the drive out to 44th and Indian School just to get me some fish tacos. The staff is pretty friendly here, it's a large space with a great patio, and clean! While I have a wealth of Mexican to choose from in AZ, I really do love Rubios, chain or not. I've been going to them all over the Valley since they first started opening. Solid menu, cheap, and satisfying. Love their salsa bar. $1.50 fish tacos, burros under $5, mmmmmm. read more

Ya know, I just love this place. It ain't fancy, but the food is always solid, and the people that work there are very friendly. I appreciate someone that has a smile on their face at work! Last night, my 'seester' and I decided to go there. They don't have Rubio's in Prescott, so she almost always wants to go when she's here. Right now they have several langostino lobster items. Run, don't walk, to your nearest Rubios and try them. Oh. My. Gawd.... My sis and I both got the surf and turf taco platter. The lobster taco has incredible -- garlicy lobster chunks, shredded cabbage, onion, and cilantro. It was truly wow-worthy. The steak taco was pretty damn good too. It was kind of cool -- they bake the cheese onto the corn tortilla -- so it gets sort of chewy. It was AWESOME. It also has bacon bits (life just isn't worth living without bacon), and this chipotle crema on it. Woo-freakin-hoo! During our meal the manager came over to our table to check on us. She wanted to see what we thought of the lobster. It was just nice that she wanted to know we were happy with our food. How refreshing! read more