"I'm Ron Burgundy? And I just had one of the strangest dining experiences of my broadcasting career at Rubio's Coastal Grill. The evening began innocently enough. I ordered a perfectly respectable item from the menu -- with the confidence of a man who once anchored San Diego's number one news team and owns several leather-bound books. What arrived, however, was an entirely different entrée. A culinary plot twist. Like ordering jazz flute and receiving a wet napkin. Naturally, I approached the manager with professionalism, poise, and the musk of rich mahogany. But instead of correcting the mistake immediately, this gentleman looked me square in the eye and informed me that I had actually ordered the wrong thing. Incredible. A bold strategy. Gaslighting so powerful I briefly questioned my own literacy. Sir, I know what I ordered. I've read teleprompters. I've survived the Channel 4 news wars. I once ate an entire wheel of cheese and lived to tell the tale. The tacos were mediocre, the customer service was colder than a witch's ankle in a Minnesota winter, and the managerial accountability disappeared faster than Brick Tamland at a key party. Would I return? Great Odin's raven, no. Two stars. One for the salsa bar. One because the cashier seemed emotionally exhausted and I respect that." read more

I've been coming to this Rubio's location for about a decade and a half now, and it's always been great. The food is ready in a reasonable amount of time and the prices are affordable. I went here recently for a Taco Tuesday dinner, and the crazy thing is they were even better in both aspects: tacos were discounted AND the food came out faster. I don't know how they do it, but it was great! The original fish tacos are $2.50 on Tuesday and the fish tacos especially is $3.00 (the original + guac). read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - 1 Classic Steak Taco and 2 The Original Fish Taco® - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Rubio's kept me alive during my college years and the fish taco especial was always a home run at a solid price. Fast forward over a decade later and I find that it still tastes just as good and hits the same spots. This Rubio's right next to a very busy Dave's Hot Chicken and is a welcome alternative when you forget to order ahead of time during rush hour next door. Consistency is king and Rubio's still has it. read more

Decided to try a blackened fish taco , the mango sounded good ! Yuck yuck ! The taco was soggy , not crispy , not too flavorful and tiny ! I would absolutely never order it again . I ordered online and it was ready for pick up on time . read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mango Wild Ono Taco - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Picked up food, got home, only had 4 of 5 orders. Called back, talked, they said would refund my credit card in a couple days. That was 10 days ago. Goodbye. read more

I've been visiting Rubio's on occasion since the tacos were 50 cents. I've been going to this Rubio's nearly every week for the last four years for Taco Tuesday. The only thing consistent was inconsistency: fast service/slow service, sloppy condiment bar/clean condiment bar, sauce/no sauce, two lime slices/one lime slices/no lime slices/lemon slice, box1/box2/paper wrapped. I accepted those inconsistencies and compensated. Unfortunately, for the last three visits, I noticed some changes and none for the better. The fish is smaller and tastes old, the shredded cabbage includes the dregs of the cabbage (core, un-chew-able), and no limes. (I bought a lime from a local store for 19 cents and cut it up into sixths.) Three strikes and you're out; this is no longer a good value. My Rubio's tradition ended sadly tonight. read more

Love Rubios! This was my jam growing up! So I took the family for dinner. So good! Their fish tacos are supreme. They have a great salsa bar. All kinds of salsa from mild to hot. The staff is very sweet and had a lot of patience with my indecisive daughter. There is plenty of seating in their dining room. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Salsa bar - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I don't know if it's just this location or all of them? But I ordered the langistino lobster burrito and there's barely any protein in it. My bites are FILLED with RICE and BEANS.. if I wanted a rice and bean burrito I would've ordered that, but I wanted a lobster burrito and this wasn't it read more

I have never been so disappointed. it's been a while since i've gotten food from this establishment but i surely don't remember my California salad to be full of rice with some sweet sauce and beans smothered all on top of the rice. I could not even taste or see any lettuce on this so called California "salad". Not only has the size shrunk tremendously despite the spike on the price$$$, the quality was very disappointing read more

I ordered online from this location and paid extra for chicken, but my bowl was nearly empty with very little in it, and the burrito was one of the smallest I've ever had. Definitely not worth the price. I usually order from the Scripps Ranch Rubio's and have a much better experience. Disappointed and will not go back nor recommend. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Paid extra for chicken, but the bowl was almost empty and the burrito barely filled. Very disappointed and won't be back. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here yesterday 11/1 around 2 and I will never go back to that location. They give you a misery of portions of fish. I've been to other places that have consistency and the food is always good. This rubios is the worse one I've been to and I've been going to rubios for years. Always great experiences except yesterday. I'll just make sure to never go to Mira mesa location. read more

Don't ever disrespect Rubio's when it comes to fast food taco places Rubios is the most consistent and it's a classic west coast restaurant. Plus how many fast food places can you get a Breski??? And if you ever have a guest from out I town and you take them to Rubios they will be impressed every time haha read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Fish Taco Especial - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is one of my places that was a kick it spot after helping out after school, gym with the Homies, or extensive hours of Logged Gamming time and needed sustenance that's just so good, so SO good, that I can go another 24 hours no sleep perfecting being good enough to compete on a professional level. Having the Rubios still here, with Starbucks and Jamba Juice across from my Barnes and Nobles and Neighborhood Movie Theater. Can invoke emotions that please and humble you, well, for me, for sure. I use to order like 20 Fish Tacos Especials ! LoL and five Coronas Especial! And spread out with the Fam or close friends and we would play games like Person, Place, or Thing or reminiscing what happened to us and we would boost each other up so we can present the best sides r of ourselves at all times in any situation. Today, I did that solo... just being there, eating the crispy lettuce and delicate and crispy fish wrapped in a flour? Gorilla with their sauce. For. $1.99 a piece. Makes you think you've done something right with your life. And then to have them pop the cap of the beer or spirit of your choice. It's like you can close your eyes and go back in time to your vacation beach and remember what CENTERs you. I did that. For under $27.00, four perfectly made Fish Tacos Especial (I like guacamole) and two Pacificos (only if you're older than 21 years of hage) sitting out on what use to look towards a cute little restaurant called Mimi's Cafe (soon it will be something that will please the eyes once they figure it out) The breeze, the sun, the ambient noises from the freeway, the laughter of different ages, and the smiles of other people getting their much needed repast allows One to drift with dreamy content while intermittent flavor bursts and palates cleanse guides the body and mind to its much needed equilibrium. Maybe it's just me, but I freaking LOVE FISH TACO TUESDAYS at Mira Mesa's Rubios!!! read more

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Came here to avail a birthday coupon voucher. Got the Shrimp Tacos with the Cabbage and Avocado and the Mango Avocado Bowl with Blackened Mahi Mahi. Shrimp tacos were really delicious. Good amount of shrimp and really soft tortillas as well. We asked for Refried Beans and Citrus Rice on the side instead of tortilla chips. That rice was absolutely beautiful! I could have had a whole bowl of that by itself, haha. Got the Mango Avocado Bowl with Cauliflower Rice (instead of the quinoa) and Blackened Mahi Mahi. That mango salsa was lovely and there was a good amount of lettuce in the bowl as well. Mahi was also very flavorful. Only complaint here is that the cauliflower rice was so so so little! And I believe there was an extra charge to this as well because the item came to around $18. So I think it was not value for money here. read more

Always go here and the experience was great. Angel was so sweet helping us at the cashier register and making sure our visit was memorable (he's very funny). Thank you Angel! Until next time. read more

I like Rubios and have been happy with the food at the restaurants. However whenever I get a food delivery the chips are stale and not edible like today again!! read more

Rubio's is one of my go-to spots for seafood-style tacos and burritos. This particular spot stands up well to my expectations. From the zesty fish tacos to the well-seasoned shrimp bowls, they offer a delightful dining experience with their vibrant coastal-themed relaxed atmosphere and flavorful variety of fresh menu choices. My favorite item is the beer-battered fish burrito. The burrito is substantial and filling with an excellent blend of flavors especially when you add some of their signature salsas. The nacho chips on the side satisfy with a nice lightly salted crispy snap on every bite. The staff is friendly and attentive, providing excellent service. Prices are slightly higher but there's value in the well-prepared dishes. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Signature Beer - Battered Fish - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

This used to be a nice location, where the staff was nice and friendly. There's a newer female staff member who isn't pleasant at all, borderline rude. The last four to I've come here she's been working and each time has been an unpleasant experience. I don't think I'll be returning after today. A shame how one person can ruin the reputation of an establishment, because it was one of my favorite neighborhood places to eat. read more

Staff is friendly. Food is always tasty as expected. Not too crowded whenever we drop in.

I get the Taco Tuesday tacos about twice a month, sometimes more. They are delicious. I think my prior review was just an off day for them. Next, I'll try some of the other items on the menu. read more

Rubio's has gotten more expensive and the quality and quantity of the food has lessened. Ordered the costal trio and a grilled shrimp cilantro bowl. The shrimp bowl is $14.50 and had the most pathetic shriveled up shrimp crumbs on it. You would have thought it was stored in themrefrigeratornformdays and all shriveled up. Luckily we were eating there so I could Send it back. It would have been so disappointing and frustrating if ninjas gotten it to go. They gave name a fresh one and it was much better but still no worth $14.50. Rubio's has prices like a nice sit down Mexican restaurant but it isn't and it's over priced for what it is. The only bonus is doing the surgery in the receipt and Getting a free drink or dessert. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Shrimp Cilantro Lime Quinoa Bowl. This was upon delivery to the table. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Always like this location because it is super easy to park, it is well maintained and clean and they serve fast and the tacos are always hot and well made when arriving at the table. I wish they had more seating. read more

The girl who worked there started sweeping dust towards me as I sat in the restaurant. I felt the dust and air on my legs, horrible customer service, will not return. read more

Had a craving for fish tacos so I went to Rubio's. It's always been a good spot until today. Cold fish tacos....bland taste. Extremely disappointed in the visit. Noting seemed to be good....beans were blah and so was the salsa. Restaurant was fairly clean and organized but the food was very average. Super busy parking lot. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - two women sitting at a table - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Food is made well and they are pretty quick about getting it to you. The place was not crowded, which was great. The woman at the counter who took our order was great. Her customer service was on point. The salsa bar was clean and organized. They also had all the salsas freshly displayed...bonus! read more

Taco Tuesdays are where it's at! Delicious tacos at an affordable price. Each taco was about $2.00-$2.30 each. Love finding good deals paired with delicious food! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Taco feast - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

A loyal diehard Rubio fan here who almost kicked a persons ass for being disrespectful to an employee and manager of our Holy sacred lady of Rubios. Where have your yelp coupons gone! It a big part of why I go there. Bring back YELP coupons!!!! read more

Daniel the cashier(I think he's a team leader) was the most pleasant, friendly, knowledgeable person. He was very welcoming, and he was instrumental and helping us use my points for a good discount. I watched him with other customers, and he was just as pleasant and friendly with them as he was with us throughout our meal. He was constantly checking on us and making sure that we were happy. The food was excellent as always. I always order my tacos keto style, and Daniel was more than willing to accommodate. The ambience was just as any Rubios would be. It was nice pleasant and always clean. We will return, especially if Daniel will be working at this location. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Went in to get an order at 7PM, barely anyone there, so they weren't slammed for time. Got an order for my family, and they managed to screw up every single order somehow. - Asked them to add rice to my burrito; they didn't. - Asked for one mahi mahi taco and one original tacho; both tacos were original. - Ask for a chicken quesadilla; the quesadilla was cheese only. This isn't the first time they've messed up our order, but this was just over the top. This isn't rocket science; how is it this hard for this place to follow basic instructions? It even says on the receipt that we ordered what we ordered, so it wasn't as if they misheard us or that we weren't clear in what we wanted; they just simply didn't care. Awful. The food, when we actually get what we ordered once in a blue moon, is great, but I'm going to have to just sit in my car and check every single item, in detail, before I go back home now, which is pretty sad when you're already paying a premium to get food made fast and with convenience. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Asked for chicken quesadilla, got a cheese only one, for at least the third time this month. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I eat rubios typically once a week. Last week I was in a rush and wanted to preorder through the app, which is very convenient. (PS: for when it is lunch time, you should order through the actual RUBIOS app because they do not offer the "lunch special" deals when you order it from external food delivery apps). The RUBIOS app is very straight forward, organized and easy to use. The food never disappoints. There is constantly new additions to the menu every time I eat here which is a nice variety. The lunch special is worth it, and daily until 2pm. I find that the flavors really pop however the seafood portion of the meal sometimes seems fairly tiny in comparison to the pictures. I find that specifically this location does get fairly busy. On busier days, sometimes preordered food does lack a few minutes past the set time. This could just be due to the high demand of in person orders. read more

Let me start by saying I actually really like Rubios. I don't go out of my way to get it, but sometimes it gets catered to my work and it's pretty good and consistent every time. This week I went to this location in store because we were hungry and wanted something quick to eat in the area. My cousin ordered 2 tacos and chips, I got 3 tacos. For some reason even though she ordered first, her food came out 15 min after mine. She had to ask them what the delay was, but luckily they were nice and gave her a cookie for free. One of my tacos had shredded cheese on it and upon closer inspection there was GREEN MOLD on the cheese. The fuzzy kind. I took it to the counter where I was kind enough to not say it was mold out loud for others to hear (although in retrospect I should have), but said there was "something" in it. The worker kept looking and didn't see it, and questioned my judgement. He had the kitchen remake it but never did he apologize or say explicitly he was going to have them remake it. I only know they remade it because I heard him tell the cook to do so. When a different worker came to give me the new taco, he apologized so I appreciated that. Funny enough, my new taco had all the cheese at the bottom so there was no way for me to check if it was moldy. :) I had lost my appetite at this point. I should have asked for a refund but we just wanted to get out. This is really disappointing because we both like Rubios but the quality and service here was not up to par (aside from the 2 workers who did apologize to us). We will not be coming back to this location. read more

My daughter and I were there for lunch with my sister and niece on Friday and the monday today. We had a wonderful time. The food was delicious, clean environment, and outstanding service. The server Daniel answered all our questions and went above and beyond. We will be back. Great service and yummy food is what brings back customers. Highly recommended. Their shrimp burritos are not just delicious. But very generous in size. I also had their yummy shrimp tacos and they are jam packed with flavors. Reminds of the good old days when I came as a kid and now with my daughter. read more

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Great pickup experience for taco Tuesday night. Workers were nice and looked like they enjoyed their job. The chipotle salsa is my FAVORITE to go with the fish taco especials. Rubio's food quality at every location has been pretty consistent. I love going here for fish tacos in taco tuesday. read more

So I ordered from this Rubio's again this evening. The food packing/packaging overall was much better. The side of black beans had a lid, the mix'n'match taco fish especial & mango Mahi were also packaged so all ingredients were encompassed in each taco without extravagantly extraneous ingredients encroaching on each other. The only disappointment was the "regular" side of chips & guacamole. The guacamole was fine. There were about 7 chips total in the chip bag, & that's generous. Overall a better effort, but shy of the mark. Hopeful that everything will be better next time, with the improvements I saw, felt, & tasted from last time to this time. Keep it up, y'all. You got this. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mango Mahi taco, fish especial taco, sides of chips & black beans - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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tried the california bowl with citrus rice and grilled chicken ($10.49), it was not bad but also not very flavorful. I would say good to fill me up, but not to satisfy a craving? I probably wouldn't order this for full price - I highly recommend downloading the app, as they often give me great deals + you can order ahead parking: large plaza w many spots, no time limit seating: plenty of indoor and outdoor spots read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - california bowl with citrus rice and grilled chicken ($10.49) - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Love Rubio's and glad tehre's one close to home. I feel like the staff here is hit or miss, but the food is pretty consistent. Always fresh and tasty, albeit, too much sauce for my liking, even when I ask for less sauce. The restaurant is kept pretty clean, but the cushioned seats could use new upholstery. Using coupons here is annoying. They need to see it from your email, you can't have it screenshot or pulled up from the internet. I don't bother using coupons here any more..it's not worth the hassle. Esp when your data isn't working properly. read more

UPDATE: Big shout out to manager Cesar...it was busy today and he had everything flowing smoothly. Also I had a coupon that turned out to not be good at this location. He voluntarily looked for a similar coupon that he could use with a different code, found it and gave me the discount. Fantastic customer service and one more reason that I bring my kids here frequently. Good food, reasonable prices and great staff. ------------- I really like all the variety and options that Rubios has now, as opposed to 25 years ago when it was all fried fish. I had the new cilantro lime quinoa bowl with tilapia. It was very good except for the main complaint that I have with many of their items - especially the beans - that they are too salty. And I like salt! Their food would go from good to great with less salt or low-salt options. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Cilantro lime quinoa bowl with tilapia - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

I typically enjoy rubios, but the last 2 consecutive times the food tasted like ass. The first time I thought, I went late so I got the left overs. Sucks to suck and moved on. The last time there was definitely something spoiled in my food and it gave me bad stomach pains which had never happened before. The quality here has definitely fallen. But before these guys were great, dont know what this recent change. You've been warned read more

Bean and cheese burrito was rock hard old beans from end of day most likely. Bummer because usually these honestly are pretty good. Chips also beyond stale, but what's new there. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Bean and Bean & Cheese Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Hair found in food, unable to contact restaurant. Had to drive back for a refund. All of the quesadillas had traces of hair in them. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - All three of my quesadilla had hair embedded in the cheese. - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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