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    Rubio's Coastal Grill

    3.9 (232 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood, Salad
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RUBIO'S COASTAL GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    So far soo good!!!
    Jose R.

    Great tasting food. Salsa has a nice kick. Wait time can use improvement. There are more options in this salsa bar or something less spicy if that's not your go to..

    Three Tacos Plate
    Jeremy S.

    Had a great experience at this Rubio's location! Ordered two of the three taco plates and they were delicious. The tacos that stood out to me was the original fish taco. Very well done, crispy, and flavorful sauces. I liked the battered shrimp taco too but found it wasn't executed as well. Restaurant has free sauces and toppings which was nice, the chips were decent as well. What really stood out was the service, felt the staff went above and beyond in assisting us. Nice and clean restaurant as well!

    Leilani M.

    I needed more rubios fish tacos pronto. The Tuesday fish tacos are $2.50. Nice choices of entrees but I can't getaway from my first choice. These tacos are making me thirsty! Always luv a self serve salsa & drink station. None of that extra charge per salsa nonsense. Salsa to your hearts content. Staff were friendly and welcoming.

    All rice and beans barely any lobster
    Ariana R.

    Ordered the lobster burrito you get mostly rice and beans such a rip off. Service is nice and amicable It's very clean place but that's because there was bare any customers now I know why.

    Sauce
    Tameka L.

    Employees were helpful. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. The order that I placed for a specific time was ready . And the online modifications that I did for the order were honored. I ordered during the Labor Day special of 2 entrees for $16. I ordered island fish tacos and a langostino bowl.

    Salmon Burrito
    Nina N.

    Good vibes. Good foods....Although sometimes the portions are not consistent. Always glad there is a salsa bar. Would be great if they can have fresh limes/lemons and chopped onions and cilantro . Kinda long line during lunch time. But not too bad, there are more than one cash registers. Plenty of parkings in front.

    Krystal O.

    This was a first time try for my kids & they both seem to have liked their food. The place is clean and the staff is kind. The food was pretty good; this is definitely a place I would need to be craving to go and eat. I ate the fish tacos 8/10 with black beans 8/10 and white lime rice 6/10. I'm not a huge fan of their tortillas but the chips and guacamole are fire!

    Puerto Nuevo Burrito  Mahi mahi taco, grilled salmon taco and shrimp and bacon burrito.
    V V.

    My favorite Rubio's ! Great option if you are looking for healthy food, good taste and neat restaurant. Alondra greeted us with a smile and prompt service. Everything is made fresh ( guacamole, rice, beans, salsas) Puerto Nuevo Burrito pairs great with roasted corn on the side and extra garlic butter

    The Original Fish Taco - flour tortilla
    Amelea J.

    The service is always good here, salsa bar is clean, and the overall establishment is clean. I got the fish taco combo special. 2-tacos with a drink for $10. It normally comes with beans and chips, but I wanted to try the citrus rice and there's nothing citrus about it. I would stick to the way it comes.

    Don't order online they one put one lime for TWO tacos and NO white sauce that they give. they won't pamper you like they will in person!!

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    Thank you, Shreya!

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    7 years ago

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    8 years ago

    Rubio's is my favorite place, fish tacos are the best . Coronas an sangria are best to drink whit a tacó plate

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    Teri, thank you so much for the kind words!

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    8 years ago

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    Thank you, Jessica!

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    9 years ago

    The food is great but the temperature of the air conditioning is unbearably cold.

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    Deborah, thank you so much for taking the time to let us know!

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    9 years ago

    Best fish tacos, and the service is always great I go there a least ones a week . Gourmet tacos are the best

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    Thank you, Aracely!

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    8 years ago

    Love the original fish tacos! Crunchy fresh flavor with a slightly spicy salsa dressing on a soft corn tortilla. My favorite.

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    Thank you, Tina!

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    Awww. Thank you for the compliment!

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    9 years ago

    First time ever eating here, I'm a customer for life now, friendly service, amazing food, all around great.

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    9 years ago

    I used to love this place but I really don't want to pay $27 for 4 cold tacos and two drinks anymore. Also the employees are super rude.

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    Eubios always has aweso.e dish tacos and delicious beef burritos. My kids love eating here. Great place.

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    This was honestly the most disgusting meal I've had in a long time. Food was bland, service was decent. We should've went to Miguel's Jr.

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    Ask the Community - Rubio's Coastal Grill

    I came to the website in hopes of seeing the prices but none...why?

    You can see the prices if you look @ their online ordering.

    Do they have the new Keto friendly cheese "tortillas"?

    Yes, all of our locations are now offering our Keto-style tortillas as an option. Just ask while placing your order and our team will make them for you.

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    We recently had lunch at Morena's Mexican Cuisine, and while it was a mixed experience, I think it…read morehas potential! The meal started off strong with their chips and salsa--super fresh and flavorful. For my entrée, I had the chicken fajitas. While they were cooked properly, I wish they had a bit more seasoning to really bring out the flavor. My wife had the enchiladas divorciadas, which were beautifully presented, but unfortunately, the filling was a bit cool. She probably should have sent it back, but since we were in a hurry, we didn't bother. On the positive side, my daughter had the carne asada burrito, and she said it was excellent. Service started off great with our younger male waiter being very attentive at first, but it slowed down significantly as our meal went on. By the end of our visit, I actually had to go up to the register to ask to pay. It was lunch time, and it wasn't that busy, so this felt a bit out of the ordinary. Despite the hiccups, I'm willing to give Morena's Mexican Cuisine another try, as it may have just been an off day. The chips and salsa, along with my daughter's burrito, showed that they definitely have what it takes to impress. I'll reserve final judgment after my next visit!

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    I've read up on reviews saying some of the food is bad, etc SO I did my research on what multiple…read morereviews say tasted GREAT! Their Mojarra for one, is amazing with some corn tortillas, beans and rice, and lettuce. The lime garlicky sauce on that one, is what I've been dreaming of. It was THE star of the show. And we also got their wet supreme burrito mojado, with the mole sauce all over it Also tried their agua fresca, loved the cucumber and lime flavor! Great size for two to share, and we had a blast just eating and enjoying the sights laid out to see. Their pickled onions got a spicy kick to it! I loved the added crunch instead of just having the typical hot salsa. Service was great, with the waiters and waitresses checking in on us every now and then, and I liked that we pay first then eat, so we just leave after we're done! Excellent experience as the weather was perfect too, the outdoor seating has some mosquitoes but be sure to go when it's not molting hot outside! After food we got to go on a photo spree and it was wonderful.

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