This is a fish taco I just got from Rubios. Disappointed..Del Taco makes better fish tacos and much cheaper read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Fish taco - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Yall dont want to come to this one when the manager hector works there he lost my ticket twice he was rude to customers over their order even when asked to modify somthing on their meals and made me wait 25min more on an online order that was placed 1 hour befofe pick up. I dont know how someone can think they are so right when they see people lining up for online orders and it not be out on time read more

I remembered coming here when they use to be Rubio's Baja Grill. I can recall many times at Rubio's with my friends when it was the spot to hang out and run amuck after a matinee. Can someone tell me what happened to that movie theatre that used to exist adjacent from their brick and mortar? While there are a handful of Rubio's in Temecula alone, this location has always hit home. Rubio's is a fresh Mexican food chain I always loved going to. It's nice to see them growing and is now serving all of California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Coming here with my parents and introducing Alexander to my childhood spot is something I'll always remember. Although Rubios is more of an American Mexican fast food, it adds a different twang to the options in the area. Located within the Target shopping center, off of Ynez and Rancho California Rd., Rubio's is not hard to miss with a large lit sign with many outdoor seats. The restaurant is simple with countless tables for all size parties. The process is as simple as ordering first, pay, grab your number, and take a seat. While I remember the restaurant having more of a theme a long time ago, everything has become more simplified without as much decorations this time. The dining area is kept clean with a salsa bar adjacent from the cash register and the fountain wells immediately next. The menu is not overwhelmingly eclectic but mouthwatering to read. I am immensely happy they kept a lot of the classical things I use to get. The first part of the menu specifically states "The Original Fish Taco". They come in either the a la carte or the 2 taco plate (ranges from $3.29-$7.49). I chose the 2 beer battered fish which were crispy and light with their house made sauce, cabbage and salsa. I've had many visits here prior and have had their fish burritos and shrimp tacos which are just as delicious. The servings are generous and will leave you wanting more. I was in shock at their taco Tuesday special, the original fish taco for $1.75 or the fish taco especial for $2.00, and a $1 off a cerveza. The menu also consists of healthy options such as the salad bowls, more burrito types, rice plates and etc, along with some side options quesadillas, nachos, chips, beans and rice. I wish I had a stomach the size of New York to eat everything in their menu. I love that the menu doesn't go beyond $9 on any of the items. Not only is the food good quality but on the affordable side as well. Chris is who I remembered the most that day. He was the guy manning the cash register as well as the person that delivered our food and picked up our trash. His customer service was above and beyond. Even if the place continued to bustle, he never felt the need to rush us. It was nice of him to converse with my family even during a busy time. I'm looking forward to coming back here to see what else they add to their menu. Parking is ample and shared with many businesses in this shopping center but are always available. Social medias: IG:RubiosCoastalGrill Twitter: RubiosTweets read more

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Taco Tuesday is great here. We love the fresh fried fish with the choices of hot sauce. Not too heavy and just right to fill your appetite. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Grubbed on taco tuesday. - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

I went to Rubio's Monday afternoon to pick up lunch and was very disappointed. The girl working the counter could barely get my order straight. And there was a guy pouring salsa into cups. He was wearing his mask below his nose the whole time I was there. The wait for the food was really long and the food was terrible! The steak on my tacos was dry and cold. Pretty much the whole meal was bad! I will not be going back. read more

Yummy, yummy and more yummy! I favor the kids meals . I love the chicken taquitos or tacos and always fresh of course . Will be back many times more . read more

Love their classic fish tacos especial, and panko shrimp tacos (still order them even if they aren't on the seasonal menu) Always good. Satisfying for pescatarian & vegetarian options. Eat here or get it to go all the time with the family! read more

My ordered food sat on the line counter for five minutes after I had already waited ten for it. When it was finally served the tortillas were soggy. Had to have it remade and they forgot part of my order. read more

I've been going to this Rubios since the 90's when it opened. We brought our kids there all the time but started going to the Temecula Parkway shop when it opened. Tonight my wife and I walked in to get some dinner and noticed the place stinks and is not clean. The tables were sticky, the floor was stained, the trash cans reeked from 5 feet away. Don't take my word for it, stop in and check it out for yourself. Not good Rubio's! read more

I recently started eating at Rubio's again because of their keto-friendly menu! Prior to going Keto I loved their bacon/shrimp burritos and taco plates, always fresh, packed with yummies, and prepared quickly. Now that I am on the Keto diet I thought I had to give up my Rubio's visits, however a friend recently showed me their alternative menu and they make Keto style tacos with cheese instead of tortilla. I am so excited! The service at this location is always polite and they are so nice on the phone for phone orders. I haven't tried ordering online, but in person and over the phone they have always been great examples of customer service. So thank you to Rubio's for their Keto-friendly menu, and to this location for their exceptional service! read more

8/15/17 visit. Had to eat at this location vs. our usual on Tem Pkwy. First: tables are sooooo sticky! Like, if your receipt is on the table, it has to be scraped off. Literally. I just left the remnant scraps. I think what happened is they did not use the proper type of finish on the table tops. We wiped it with wet napkins and it just made it worse. Even the employee said the tables have been a problem. She tried to wipe it down with a rag....still sticky. Not a fan of sticky tables. Food was good. I hope Mgmnt or corporate sees this and works to correct it. read more

After ordering their Shrimp Burrito plate, I happily ate inside the semi-air conditioned restaurant. The burrito was cooked...the tortilla was...slightly warm, and the chips were...slightly stale. Okay, I get it. It's fast food. I completed the meal, but was not impressed. I suppose I should've asked for a warmer, nicely cooked meal. However, it was okay, I was fed, and "nutrionized". I suppose I need to be more picky... My Mom had an up-coming birthday and always enjoyed a Rubio's near her previous home. So, I thought - while preparing a surprise birthday party for her - I'd take advantage of their catering service. After all, I always give a second chance! So, I went home and placed an on-line order for some tacos, guacamole, chips/salsa, quesadillas, iced tea, and salsa. This was for a party of 15. I was flying in from out of town, so the order I placed was specific about timing and pickup. I trusted their on-line guarantee. My brother arrived on time to pick up my order and waited over an hour for the pickup. Needless to say, the order DID NOT MANAGE CORRECTLY my request. This completely re-arranged the surprise party we were to have, and well, it was no longer a surprise. The food we received was decent; however, the iced tea was warm the other items became 'warm' and did not taste cooked. I enjoy Rubio's but wish their team would follow through with their online requests promptly. read more

Stopped in here for a quick bite before the Gym. I actually like this location alot better than the one in my area for the reason it not being too busy! It happened to be a Tuesday so I ordered the Regular fish tacos ($1.75 on Taco Tuesday) and a bean and cheese kids burrito for myself. The order took maybe 10 minutes. No line, No problem! The entire staff seemed to be cheerful. When I went to the salsa bar, one of the employees that was restocking was extremely sweet and we engaged in a conversation. Very down to earth and happy. And happy employees are the best ones because they keep your customers happy! The salsa bar was fully stocked and fresh. No messes or spills from other customers taking salsa home either! Rubio's food never seems to disappoint me (well at least in my area it doesn't). This location is prime for me, especially since it's next to my gym ! read more

Super bummed. I ordered my favorite "gourmet" tacos last night and when I got home to eat them they looked like trash. Usually the steak is sliced juicy and delicious this looked like dog food. I also ordered a flour tortilla and they left them on corn. The cheese was soft not crispy and no bacon pinch! What a bummer! This location seems to always have issues read more

Typically I would have no complaints. Foods good, service is good. BUT tonight, not. Maybe the girl at the counter is just having a bad night. It shouldn't feel like I'm putting her out by ordering. read more

Either Rubio's has changed their formula, or this store is using a different recipe than what I'm used to down in south county. The batter for the fish in the fish taco was much lighter, and had a better seasoning to it, but the white sauce was much runnier. I'm not normally a big fan of fast food, but when your goal is to get off the Interstate, grab a bite, and get back on, it's about your only option. That being said, it's been 5 hours now, and my stomach is still doing flip-flops. Not sure if it was the food, or just that my body is in shock and horror at what I ingested. read more

Wow, the Rubios here tastes just like the Rubios near me place in San Diego. Profound. Kudos to the little girl in front of me. Heres what happened. little girl " I want a bean and cheese taco but put the beans and cheese on the side please " cashier " really ? thats what you want ? " Little girl " yes ma'am, thats what I want " hahaah hilarious. read more

Patronizing your patrons is never a good practice. That is exactly what Lisa did. Used to like coming here in the past, now I will go only to Parkway location. Shame that I will probably see her there too. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Salsa bar and stone IPA - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Coming from New York, I was a fan of Baja Fresh and Green Cactus. Two "healthy" Mexican style fast food joints. I had heard the rumors about Rubios before my impending move cross country and was looking forward to their famous Fish Tacos. In October 2004 I set off on my journey. A cross country drive to Temecula, CA to join the rest of my family. As I got off the 15 freeway and headed East on Rancho California Rd, I saw it. RUBIOS. I had to pull in. My first official meal as a California resident was a couple of fish tacos, a side of chips and guacomole and a Pacifico (yes, they serve beer in the fast food restaurant). All while sitting on the outdoor patio. Man it doesn't get much better than this. Welcome to Southern California. Since that time I've been a regular at Rubios. Its undoubtedly one of my favorite places to eat. It's simple and its good. Their beer battered fish tacos are signature, but I usually go for a fish burrito. It's just the right size and again, with chips and guacamole makes a great meal. I'm not so fond of their beans and rice but my kids sure do like them. The other Rubios down on 79S is actually a little closer to my home and I go there more often, but this one on Rancho California & Ynez (in the Vons/Target shopping center) holds a special memory of that first meal. read more

Worst upper management in the business. They don't care how you as a customer feel about anything. If you have a problem I suggest not returning. Jilbertos is independent and family owned. Better prices and they treat you like royalty! There's I think 3 just in Temecula. I'll never come back to any Rubios ever! Take my hard earned $$ elsewhere! The new menu is no improvement either or the new name. Should have left it alone. read more

I got a FREE lunch for my Birthday. I love their shrimp burrito. They recently are upgrading the place with glass plates. I normally would give this a 5 star rating especially since they gave me a FREE $7.00 gift. I loved it. My wife was a little disappointed. She always gets the same thing a chicken wrap. This time it was much smaller than normal. We joked around about how they must be shrinking the portion size since they have to cover the cost for the new plates. Who knows. The food was delicious and we will definitely be going back. read more

It was ok. Typical Rubio's nothing impressive. The food was good and fresh. The wait time for the food always takes so long. I suggest calling your order in if you would rather not wait for your order. read more

Nothing makes me lose my appetite faster than finding a hair in my food. Had to get up and leave before it made me throw up. Ordered the coastal trio. Thought it was amazing until halfway through my last taco I look down and see this disgusting hair sticking out of it. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Omg. Nasty hair that was in my original fish taco. I'm done. - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

I live Rubio's but... 1. Newbie at the ONLY open cash register caused a line out the door. 2. Phone orders take precedence over people standing in line. 3. Lots and lots of apologizing 4. Part of our order wasn't accounted for originally 5. Food was ok. 6. Ralph Rubio would not accept this level of service/quality. read more

I wouldn't normally review a chain restaurant such as this one, but I just have to this time. We were looking for a quick bite, and happened to be in this shopping center. We ordered a few fish tacos to go. My first taco (I believe it was the "especial") was okay, but after 1 bite of my second one, I literally spit it out. The stench and taste of the fish was overwhelming and just plain repulsive. Everyone knows fresh fish should not smell fishy. This was so gross, we immediately stopped eating, even though we were still hungry, and threw our "food" out! I couldn't get rid of the horrible rotten fish taste! This place used to be pretty decent, but after this experience, we won't be going back. read more

Came in with my mom to order the Friday fish taco special and experienced great customer service here! Celeste was very friendly, polite, and professional! read more

Right, Shelly. Fish tacos are a wonderful thing - 80% of my visits to Rubio's involve a set of those beauties! This location is clean, has a nice patio and the staff is always friendly. One of the main reasons I return to Rubio's time after time is the pinto beans and chips. Something so simple is easy to screw up. The pintos are outstanding at Rubio's - don't miss out. Note: sometimes near the end of the month they "thin" them out - bummer. Thats corporate food for ya. Just enjoyed a new dish - the Chipotle Lime Grilled Salmon tacos - they are full of flavor and the salmon is substantial. Give it a try on your next visit. read more

A Mexican Burger King. I was visiting from out of town and I was searching here on Yelp to find local Mexican restaurants. I have travelled a lot and my rule is to always eat the local specialty. So I decided to check out Rubio's based on its ratings. I had the HealthyMex meal - two Mahi Mahi tacos, beans and rice for $6.99. It was OK, nothing special. Hard to find the fish inside the taco, however. I am tempted to give this place only two stars, but the people were very friendly. I won't visit Rubio's again, particularly since there are so many small owner-operated Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

Fish in a taco...had to try it but I wouldn't say it makes much sense. Interesting taste but would never really have a craving for it again. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

I've always loved Rubio's. Stopped in recently for the coastal trio, my favorite since it's hard to choose just one thing. Sitting at the table, I look up and notice that they do catering. I walked up to the register and they quickly assisted me to order a fabulous spread for my daughter's rehearsal dinner. The manager called to confirm everything. And when the day came for pickup, talk about courteous too, they would not let us take it to the car, loaded it for us. Provided serving utensils, plates, napkins and dessert. EVERYONE raved about it. Of course they are famous for the tacos but the salads and enchiladas were great too. This was so much better than going to a restaurant, it was relaxed, affordable, and we got to keep the leftovers for the next day when the wedding party was getting ready. Perfect! Thanks Rubio's! read more

Horrible service. Was the only person in the restaurant food came out very quick super not normal. First my original fish tacos were not cooked all the way through. The batter was half cooked and the fish was still cold. Then I had lettuce and guacamole which guacamole never came with it so I never fished my food. My fiancé ordered two steak tacos and the meat was stringy, super super salted and the meat was dripping like it's been sitting in juice all day. The beans they gave us were also frozen solid and chips were ice cold. Asked for a refund and they said we can re make it. Spent 30$ on straight trash read more

One of the better locations I've been to. Being a huge fan of Rubios, what sets this location apart from the rest is the customer service and overall cleanliness. Super friendly staff. Super friendly "runner". Clean tables...always...no matter if inside or out. And the restrooms are spotless. read more

I'm a mostly fan of Rubio's at this location. Clean restaurant, friendly staff, and good food for the most part. The location is also super convenient. My only issue is with the carefulness of whomever is preparing my meal. I'm a vegetarian and twice now I've found a piece of chicken or steak in my meal -- which both times was a cheese quesadilla. Also, there has been some weird brown sauce cooked on the tortilla a few times, so I'm pretty sure the cook top isn't always thoroughly cleaned between cooking meals. I just ask that a little more attention to detail is placed on preparing food -- especially for those who are vegetarian or have food allergies. I would have said something to the staff, however, this was after I took my to-go order home and took a bite and found the chicken or beef. read more

I have been out here a bit more often these days. I was hungry so i came by to this location. It was busy but there was still plenty of tables to sit and eat at. There is a nice outside patio area. Parking is good. Everything was nice and clean including the bathrooms. Employess were frinedly and same good tasty food as my home loations ... read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

I've been getting left on hold for over 15 min duration when I'm trying to call in advance before my lunch , I call on another line and they answer and help that line ( what's the deal with that ) so if your looking for a good fast service this is not the Rubio's to go. Manager doesn't seem to care when I confronted her about the long wait on the phone and replied with a rude voice. I understand we are in pandemic but you should train your staff and crew to do better during the pandemic read more

Truly terrible service. I'm not a Yelp person and I work in a restaurant but the service here is terrible. Ordered online and waited 30 minutes before telling me they never received my order yet I got an email for conformation. They handled it unprofessional and rudely. The cook lady in the back then begins to yell my name. Strictly unprofessional. read more

Been a Rubios fan for years. This location is a little smaller, but convenient to many things. Staff was friendly and the place was clean. Food is good...fish tacos, Nachos Grande with Chicken, Burritos Especial, and more. Smallish servings of sides (beans are in a condiment cup), chips a la carte are in a small bag. Good Salsa bar. read more

Love their shrimp tacos and you can't go wrong with their original fish tacos. Staff is nice and fast service. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Ancho citrus burrito - Mexican Near Me - Temecula, California

Used to eat here a lot but have been finding that my orders have been messed up more frequently and that's been frustrating.. I hope it gets better soon. I miss the good food. read more

I love the food here. But I gotta say, the tables are gross---sticky from who knows what. A few weeks ago I asked the server to tell the manager I was disgusted with it. She came back a few minutes later and said the manager knows about it and they are working on getting them properly cleaned. I return today and no change. I feel like I need to post this bad review to get them to do something about it. I've decided to not go back again until I read a review here that indicates they've fixed whatever is wrong with their tables. Too bad, I'll miss the food until then. read more