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    Rubio's Coastal Grill

    3.9 (162 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Alan X.

    I come here frequently for lunch. They're always nice and take your order. Pretty standard for me. The food has always been consistent. I get the fish tacos and battered shrimp tacos. They don't skimp out at all. They load it. It's generally pretty busy during lunch time but I always manage to find a seat either inside or outside. Great place to eat esp since they have a $7 lunch deal!

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    Taura G.

    This place is hosting a fundraiser for the STARPAL organization today. The staff is super customer service friendly. The restaurant is very clean and the tables are always wiped clean and not sticky. The salsa bar and soda fountain are well stocked and are also clean and maintained well. They seem to always have it looking clean and tidy here. I will continue to recommend this location. Thanks!

    Sharon B.

    We wanted a quick dinner on our way home and decided to stop in for their Original Fish Tacos. It's still affordable and we love their refried beans and chips also. The two older ladies working at the front taking our orders were really friendly and nice. The place was empty of customers on a Sunday night so we had the place to ourselves. It was really clean too.

    Alycia A.

    My first visit did not disappoint. The restaurant is clean, staff was friendly, food was fresh and delicious! We ordered fish tacos, two different salads and my lil one ordered rice, fries & chicken nuggets from the kids menu. The churros were so good!!! We will definitely return!!

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    Abel T.

    This place was extremely impressive it also helps that letty has great customer service and is dialed in into making your experience great . The food is great I came on taco Tuesday got tacos . I'm also very impressed on how clean everything is it's very rare to find a chain restaurant on point . Shout out to LETTY she also has a recommendation on her name tag mahi . Guess I will try it next time .

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    Rosely G.

    Best Rubios location by far!! You will always get exception service superior quality beautiful presentation and an amazing price!!! This place has been a go to for me and my office for 4 years!!

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    JJ W.

    I have been to a couple of Rubio's throughout my life in which all were at separate locations. I never found a location to be loyal to, but this specific Rubio's might have changed that. I ordered the Mexican Street Corn Chicken Burrito and I found it to be tastier and more authentic than some local Mexican restaurants I have been to recently. The tortilla was warmed nicely and had a nice flavor while being light. The chicken tasted made to order and had nice flavor. The rice was cooked right and had a surprising lime flavor that brought the whole burrito together. In terms of the corn, I didn't get much of that "street corn" flavor nor vibe. I couldn't really taste the Cotija cheese which was unfortunate. Other than that, the burrito was great and held together as I ate it. The meal came with tortilla chips, they were close to being your typical restaurant tortilla chips but I would say with a level up. The chips had a nice crisp and crunch (yes those are different things), lightly salted, were a little too greasy for my liking, but they had me wanting more. The meal itself with a drink is on the pricy side for what you get, but with how the economy has been I'm not surprised. The overall restaurant itself has a great atmosphere while being very clean, organized, and modern. The employees all had a positive attitude, were very nice, patient, and quick to make my order without sacrificing quality. I did manage to forget my phone at my table and one employee came out of the restaurant in a hurry to give it to me before I could get to my car. I wish I got her name so I could shout her out. Overall, if you've been having a bad experience with Rubio's lately or if you've never been to one, I highly recommend this location.

    Nicolas N.

    Worst service of my life I'm diabetic and came in w/ my service dog who didn't have her service vest on. But the cashier assumed she was a pet even though I clearly have my dexcom reader on my arm. But supposedly "forgot" as she is looking at me the whole time and grabbed my food as I watched her take it and place it on the counter and serve other customers and then she staredt to clean the bar up. Worst service of my life. I have to time my insulin and food consumption and I waited way too long that my blood sugar dropped too fast. Don't ever go here thanks Isamar for your horrible service

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    Justin F.

    I never get tired of this food chain! It's delicious and fresh and there really isn't anything on the menu that I disagree with. Once arriving parking is pretty decent. It is shared with various other businesses so parking is vast. Once arriving to the business it is easy to locate since it's directly in the corner. Once arriving inside I was quickly greeted by the staff and was stated the specials of that day. The menu was directly up top and was easy to read. I ended up ordering the California Bowl and a shrimp taco. Once I was seated my food came quick and the presentation was great! The food was a great temperature and the taste was amazing as usual. I never have a bad experience here and will most likely come back again. So if you're looking for a quick and delicious place that's a good price and hits the spot for hunger than this is the place for you.

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    Stephanie A.

    Freshly cooked lunch !!! There constantly cleaning which makes it easy to find a table Had a fish taco I didn't like the tortilla and they made the change which was a relief that they didn't make any gestures. This is important to me because if you don't like your meal you shouldn't want to eat it This is why it's a 5 star review

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    Panda K.

    Always kind always fresh but check out how clean. Wow spotless stainless steel. This is the best Rubio's for pets. The Mango tea is always on point and the staff is always happy. I think they have a great team. I ordered a California Burrito this is not ready for the public yet. It's a good attempt but the frys are like mush other then that it's a good fresh place to enjoy. They have a really cool interior and I've always been able to find parking. The great thing about this place is that they try to stay fresh, you can order in almost any combination with our without whatever you like. I never really had a bad experience. It's just good and consistent.

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    Peter S.

    I have been a customer for decades. Enjoy the menu offerings. Today was different. I was chewing on my California Bowl contents when I bit into something hard. It was a metal staple. Luckily I did not swallow it. Please be more careful. Reference Online Order 17162941512040452 dated 3/26/23.

    Mango Avocado Salad with chicken, added veggies, no rice, no beans.

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    Thank you, Alycia! Looking forward to serving you again soon!

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

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

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    Karen, thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us!

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