The California burrito was delicious. Battered fish tacos were good as well. Small but tasty. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Señor Grubby's - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

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The chicken tacos were like a 2 out of 5. Not sure if it's been frozen, but the chicken is cubed or almost like chips. Not fresh pulled. The restaurant is actually cool, but the booths need to be reupholstered. Staff were great! read more

Sorry to leave only three stars, service and employees definitely deserve more as they were very friendly. We ordered chips and guacamole, however the guacamole tasted like it was made the day before, was brown and watery...not thick or creamy, not flavorful, truly disappointing. My veggie bowl was decently good, husband's tacos were dry and not very flavorful. My friend's fish tacos and my daughter's birria tacos were pretty good as well. read more

Señor Grubby's - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

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My sister and I came here on a Sunday and ordered 2 diablo shrimp burritos. It took over 20 minutes to get our food which was surprising as the inside of the restaurant was pretty empty so I think they must get a lot of pickup orders. The shrimp burritos were a decent size and had great flavor. I love how they have a self serve salsa bar but I wish they had a spicier salsa. Great location near the beach. read more

Señor Grubby's - Shrimp Diabla Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

I have been very pleasantly surprised by this place in the time I've lived in Oceanside and have gone multiple times. One of the best things about is the salsa bar the chilanga salsa and hot carrots are super good. I also really like their California burritos even if they are a little bit different than how places normally do it. The owner is very nice and she always makes the experience pleasant when she's behind the counter. It's in a cool spot and I like the ambience. It would be a five star but I've had some bizarre experiences with some of the newer employees. Still, it's very worth going and I recommend. read more

I'm giving this place 2 stars because, unfortunately, one employee completely changed what started off as a good experience. I had been here once about three years ago and remembered having a decent experience, so I was expecting the same this time. I also really want to highlight the woman working at the front because she was absolutely wonderful. She was extremely helpful, welcoming, upbeat, and genuinely seemed happy that we were there. Her attitude honestly made the room feel brighter and gave us a great first impression. Unfortunately, the bartender completely ruined the experience for us. I didn't catch his name, but he was a bald male bartender working during our visit. We were told that if we needed drinks, we could simply walk up to the bar and order. The first time I walked up, I immediately felt like I was bothering him or ruining his day. I asked about one of the restaurant's specialty drinks, and he looked at me like he had no idea what I was talking about. Instead of trying to help, he just said, "I don't know," in a very dismissive and rude way. I eventually found the drink myself and ordered it, and I tried to brush the interaction off. What made it worse was seeing how completely different his attitude was with people he appeared to know at the bar. He was laughing, joking, and having a great conversation with them. When I came back later to order one final round of drinks, his whole demeanor immediately changed again. It genuinely felt like he was annoyed that he had to stop his conversation for a moment to help a customer. Overall, the bartender made us feel extremely unwelcome and his customer service was completely unprofessional. It's disappointing because the woman at the front gave us the exact opposite experience--friendly, positive, helpful, and genuinely glad we were there. She deserves recognition for her exceptional service, but unfortunately the experience at the bar is why I can't give this place more than 2 stars. read more

I had placed an order on the grubby website for my lunch. The website timed out I was charged for my lunch. I had called Grubbys to confirm my order had went through The employee said no and to call my bank there was nothing they could do about the service. I called my bank and they confirmed the purchase did go through. I had to file a claim just for a bowl of poke. And have to edit three days for my money back through Chase, when a simple offering to come in and taking a look at the order together could have prevented this read more

Señor Grubby's - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

$18 regular carne asada burrito with sour guacamole. But at least they had pickled onions that tasted fine and an aesthetic inside . LowkeyGentrified. read more

I don't come here often, but it's a good place for good food. I used to visit their Carlsbad Village location, but this was my first time visiting their Oside location. Today I brought my coworkers who were visiting from out of town. This location has a nice seating area, indoor and outdoor. There are TVs to watch random games or videos. I chose to eat a fajita bowl with their vegan choriqueso. It had a lot of flavor altogether. They offer all vegan options, but i asked to keep the crema and (Mexican shredded) cheese in the bowl. Their red and green salsas are spicy! I like them both, but chose to smother my bowl with the salsa Verde. They also served us a platter of tortilla chips and enjoyed eating the remnants of my bowl's rice and beans eith the chips. My table also enjoyed their food. One ordered the shrimp Diablo burrito and commented it was whoo-ee spicy. Another ordered a shrimp fajita bowl and also agreed there's a lot of flavor. Another requested the birria tacos with chicken instead. Graciously, the chef in the back agreed to cook it the way the customer requested which I thought was awesome (my coworker doesn't eat red meat, but wanted the birria flavors). If you've never been, I recommend checking it out. read more

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Weekend brunch and football on every TV? Yes, please. I've also been for dinner and baseball games and it's just taking me a little bit of time to actually leave a review Señor Grubby's is such a fun little surprise spot, especially where it's located in Oceanside . For this visit, we went on a Sunday for brunch, which is the first time I had come for brunch, but we knew that they played football on the TV so we figured we'd check it out. It wasn't overly crowded, which made it even better, and they had solid breakfast specials going while the games were on. We ordered the breakfast burrito and an omelette and both were really good quality and hit the spot. My son was all about the chocolate chip pancakes, which were fluffy, sweet, and definitely kid-approved. This place feels like a hidden gem where you can grab a relaxed brunch, watch football, and actually enjoy yourself without the crowd. You order up at the counter and patio is dog friendly. Chips are also made to order so they come out nice and hot. We also enjoy the salsa bar they have, I really like their hot carrots! read more

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Yikes. It was pretty bad. I looked up vegan option in the Oceanside area and ended up here during a holiday, though wasn't sure of their hours but it we got there about 40 minutes before it closed. We were met with: "the cook is coming back soon, he went to take out the garbage." Which was foreshadowing to how garbage the food was going to be. lol He made the food in about 3-5 minutes and you could tell he just threw some ingredients together really fast and warmed the food up. It's really unfortunate that this was the worst burrito and bowl That I've had in the past 12 months. He put on a ton of jalapeños, but barely any cheese. It was just overwhelmingly Littered with poop pickled jalapeños. It wasn't all on the cook, but bartender was nice, but the host definitely seemed like she was checked out for the day and wasn't interested. I hope this place gets better. It's unfair to have this kind of service & be charging $20 for a sad defeated burrito snd the same for the bowl. Good luck. HNY read more

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Great food!! Found them on yelp based off of their stars and they did my disappoint. Their breakfast was amazing and they have top shelf tequila (not the commercial top shelf), like Don Fulano and Fortaleza. Don't be shy, check them out!! read more

Señor Grubby's - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Our 1st stop when in Oceanside! Always great service and food! Definitely a locals hang out. read more

Señor Grubby's - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Food is awful . Enjoy enjoy the ambience but the ceviche was really smelly and disgusting and the taco meat overcooked so my first time there definitely will be my last. read more

Al Pastor burrito was perfect. The salsa and chips could have came out before meal. Did not have sprite on tap but they let me get a Starry can for free (bought a fountain cup) since that is what the kids wanted. 5 stars for my meal. read more

I've been going to Senor Grubbys Carlsbad and 2 of the Los Tacos locations in Oceanside for 10+ years, always amazing food and service. Just tried Senor Grubbys Oceanside for the first (and likely last) time. Ordered Grubbys Nachos with Al pastor and they hardly had any toppings and one giant piece of fat chunks all, tacos did not have the usual love put into them. The only reason I gave it a 2 was because the girl working the register was very pleasant, even had a couple salsas in the bag and had the food ready. Another issue is the AI agent phone system is terrible. The first time I tried to get through to speak to a live person to order (because I was driving) it put me on hold or something for like 5 minutes and hung up. The whole reason I call my order in sometimes is convenience. They're trying to get me to order online. If I'm trying to save time because I'm busy and on the road I call my order in. Not to mention online doesn't have Apply Pay but they have Google Pay (SMH). On top of this the mild salsa that was in the bag was tangy (old and/or bad). I got some of the same salsa from the salsa bar after getting my food and those were not tangy/bad. Please take this as an opportunity for improvement. I love this company, their food, what they're about and what they do for the community. There's too much competition in the area to serve crappy $20 nachos and think you're gonna survive like that with a terrible AI phone agent. read more

First time trying this place out. We were hungry and didn't want to wait too long for our food. Señor Grubby's delivered. We were the only ones in line and waited not more than 15 mins for our food. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We snagged a seat outside and had it all to ourselves. The service was good. Cashier was nice and attentive, brought out our food and gave us paper towels since we didn't have any napkins outside. We didn't order any drinks but the ones I saw on menu looked good! They have tables, booths and a bar area inside, along with TVs playin sporting games and a bathroom for customers. The burritos were minimum $15 which I think is a bit pricey for what they are but if I come back it would be to try the drinks or happy hour! read more

Señor Grubby's - Burritos and salsas - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Just to let people know... We went to the Oceanside Senor Grubby's a few months back. It was late, but they were still open. It has really good reviews, so we were wanting to give it a try. Well, the songs being played while we were ordering our food, and eating there were the worst I've heard played anywhere in my life. And, I'm NOT kidding. They were playing songs with the "F" bomb going off, over and over and over. You would not want to bring your kids there. On top of all that...they pretty much charged us double for an order of Nachos (to share). Needless to say... we won't be returning to any Senor Grubby's. (The only positive note... one of the young ladies working there was nice.) That's it. I've been meaning to write this review. read more

We stopped by for Taco Tuesday last week and I'm really pleased that we did. It's a smallish joint with tables and a full bar with a good vibe. Friendly service and tidy inside. I had carnitas and Al pastor, my wife had fish. They were full of meat and other stuff and were really good. The corn tortillas were nice and did not fall apart like so many do. Oh yeah, outstanding prices too. Definitely a keeper. I will definitely return next trip to Oceanside. I didn't have my phone so no pics, next time I'm for sure. read more

We come here all the time! Love all the burritos and especially the Al pastor pork tacos! Soooo good. Great spot to drop by for some casual Mexican food. read more

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Been going here for awhile and from when I started coming when it first started the food quality has been going down. If this was my first burrito I would've given this one one star. I paid $18 for a philly cheesesteak "burrito" only to get a few sprinkles of meat and a load of peppers and onions. Who ever created this item either needs to take a trip to philly or hire new staff because this is probably the worst menu item currently on the menu. On top of that new staff are rude and will just ring up your food without a thank you or you're welcome even if you say thank you first after ordering. Salsa good though... read more

Señor Grubby's - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

We stopped at Senor Grubby's while attending a street fair in Oceanside. There were a lot of street vendors but needed to sit and eat. Great menu. I had the breakfast burrito and the wife had the chicken quesadilla ... they were huge. We both took home for a meal the next day. The service was super fast and very friendly staff. We sat on the patio but the inside was more like a Mexican sports bar. Worth going back. read more

This place has good burritos and friendly staff. The salsa is also pretty good. Honestly I highly recommend trying this place read more

The food was good and big portions but the place is very modern I guess it's good for the younger generation. We are old fashioned and we like more family style dining. Other than that the restaurant was very clean, the workers were very nice and the servers were checking on us all the time. The price was also reasonable. read more

Señor Grubby's - 3 tacos with french fries, nacho deluxe, fajitas bowl and spicy bloody mary - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

This place is awesome !! Prices are unreal during the padres games and happy hour. Amazing vibe with tons of space. Blane and Rio some of our favorite bartenders! Come root on the padres and have some great drinks for a great price PS love the carnitas tacos and hot dogs read more

Señor Grubby's - Padres bar - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

This was my first time in Oceanside, and I was looking for a good Mexican restaurant near the pier. I checked out a few spots, but many had unusual menus or seemed more focused on beer than food. I came across this restaurant and it looked promising. The cashier was friendly, the menu was straightforward, and I was especially impressed by the amount of wheelchair-accessible seating. As someone who uses a power wheelchair, accessibility is non-negotiable--and this place had more than enough space. Several wheelchair users could easily dine here at the same time, which is rare and appreciated. I ordered the three-taco platter with carne asada tacos, which comes with a side. I found the side options a little odd--beans and rice, fries, or chips. Chips and salsa are usually complimentary at Mexican restaurants, so offering them as a side felt off. And fries? That just didn't feel authentic. With a fountain drink, my meal came to about $19. The food arrived quickly. I asked for green salsa, which wasn't ready at the time, but it was brought out shortly after. The plate wasn't deep, so I could immediately tell the portion size. The refried beans were thin and watery, lacking the rich texture I expected. The rice looked and tasted like a generic boxed mix--more like Rice-A-Roni than homemade Mexican rice. When I tried the tacos, I was disappointed. While the ingredients were technically correct, the flavor just wasn't there. It felt like the recipe hadn't been crafted by someone with a real connection to Mexican or Latino cuisine. The food wasn't terrible, but it definitely needs improvement. The same care and attention that went into accessibility and customer service should be applied to the food. Right now, the flavors are falling short. I'd only recommend this place to someone who's unfamiliar with Mexican food--maybe from Nebraska or Alaska--who's hesitant to try something bold or authentic. read more

Señor Grubby's - Three-tacos platter with carne asada tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Been coming here for the past 5 years and this is my must stop by place! Love the service, food and vibe out here. I think its family owned and its really good. Try their burrito! read more

Señor Grubby's - Dine-in - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Yumm! Great lil sports bar and delicious burritos . Dana was kind and welcoming . We had the " healthiest burritos " deeelish. Great hot hot sauce too read more

This location has a much more spacious feel compared to the Carlsbad location, which makes dining here more enjoyable for me. The majority of the staff were super nice, although there was one girl who wasn't as friendly. The food here is consistently good, It's casual, quick, and of great quality. I really enjoy the quesa birria tacos and the chicken taquitos. The quesadilla with added birria meat is also really good, and the pollo asada burrito and the bean and cheese burrito are fantastic. The only downside is that parking isn't the most convenient since it's a pretty busy spot. But overall, this place is a casual gem in Oceanside! read more

Señor Grubby's - Quesa birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food was very delicious and customer service was very good and nice atmosphere, and I recommend the carne asada burrito!

The service was very friendly and kind. The food was very tasty. Pricing was good for the amount of food you get Very satisfying read more

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The best thing about this restaurant is the high-quality customer service. From the moment we walked in, they made our family of 11 feel welcome. We had to move the tables around to make us all fit and they did not mind at all. The food was delivered promptly and I loved the garlic shrimp and fish taco. The Diablo shrimp taco was a little too spicy for me but that is a matter of taste not food quality. I would have liked the pico de gallo better if it had less onion and some salt. The ambiance was relaxed and fun! read more

Señor Grubby's - Shrimp Diabla Taco, Garlic Shrimp Taco, Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Stopped in while staying at the Mission Pacific Hotel. We were excited to try this place as the food looked awesome and the restaurant was cute. The woman who took our order was very lovely, giving us great recommendations and was overall very attentive. I ordered the Oceanside burrito and my boyfriend got the three tacos. A bit pricey but we had high hopes. Unfortunately, while the burrito was huge it was also quite bland. My boyfriend's tacos were quite good though, the fish taco was flavorful and crispy. read more

Señor Grubby's - Taco Plate - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

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We came here with a party of 6 people after we saw the wait at another restaurant was over two hours long. We ordered a lot of food and each plate came out fresh. I ordered the rolled tacos which were HUGE and unlike any other rolled tacos that I have had in the past. The chicken rolled tacos were extremely crispy and topped with a generous amount of lettuce, tomato, and cheese. We did struggle to find parking, but that is expected in downtown Oceanside. This place is very open with tons of indoor or outdoor seating. There is a lot of natural light that comes in and the area is family-friendly. There is also a bar available where you can order drinks. We had eaten in the Carlsbad location in the past and enjoyed it. Both locations are great. I would come back here and take advantage of their happy hour specials! Don't forget to check in on yelp for a free taco. :) read more

Señor Grubby's - Chicken Rolled Tacos Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

Wish I'd found this place sooner. Wonderful live music (got to listen to Renaldo) good beer and can't beat the large serving of $5 chips and unlimited salsa bar. Good atmosphere. Good seating. Bar too read more

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This is an American Mexican place, not a Mexican place. I got the carne asada burrito thinking that any Mexican place should nail it. I don't think the beef had any seasoning. Salsa wasn't very flavorful. The loaded nachos were a big portion and done way better, but the carnitas was so salty. I would try a different Mexican place when I'm here. Staff was friendly. Ambiance is that of Sunday night football with lots of Bud Light. read more

Señor Grubby's - Loaded nachos - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

One star. This place and this city are a complete joke. My family and I were on vacation and heading to the beach in Oceanside. We stopped at Senor Grubby's for lunch. About ten minutes after sitting down, at 2:06pm, my daughter noticed our vehicle was being towed. We ran outside and were told by a parking enforcement officer that parking on the street isn't allowed after 2:00pm on Thursdays due to the Sunset Market. We had no clue. We're from out of town and there were no clear signs anywhere near our parking spot. The officer pointed to one over 100 feet away, completely out of view when we parked. He had the tow truck drop our car back down but still gave me a $58 ticket. I'll be fighting it because this feels like a setup. A cash grab targeting tourists who come to Oceanside to spend their hard-earned money. Shameful. Now here's where Senor Grubby's earns this one-star review. Not a single employee warned us about the Thursday parking restriction, even though we parked right out front. They watched us all rush outside in a panic and didn't say a word when we came back in. No concern, no courtesy, nothing. To top it off, the food was bland and forgettable. Much like the staff. Indifferent and checked out. I won't be back. Not to Senor Grubby's and not to Oceanside. This city clearly cares more about writing tickets than welcoming visitors. If you're in the area, skip this mess and head to Carlsbad where they actually know how to treat people. read more

The burrito was okay, nothing bad, but nothing memorable either. It was just al pastor and guacamole inside with no rice or beans, which made it feel a bit incomplete and not very authentic to me. The pastor itself was fine but didn't really stand out. The service, though, was genuinely good; the staff was friendly, attentive, and made everything smooth. The ambiance was cool as well, not a big factor for me, but definitely a nice vibe. Overall, it's an alright spot, just not somewhere I'd go out of my way for especially for Mexican food in this area of the world. read more

Señor Grubby's - Pastor Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Oceanside, California

We each got the Oceanside burrito. Excellent! Enjoyed it so much!! If I lived closer I would be back all the time!! Excellent, friendly service. The salsas were also amazing!! read more

Beautiful owners make Chubby's shine. Went on Taco Tuesday and had carnita and fish tacos, couple of Estrella's, and a margarita! Their salsa bar is the best in town, hands down! Salsa is a key ingredient and their's does shine. Next up is to try the Padre and TJ Dogs. Can't wait to return. They are dog friendly which is a must for us. The interior is light filled and totally comfortable. TVs for a variety of sports if interested. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed! Say hey to the folks that run the place, Dana and her husband (didn't get his name this time ) for us! It takes effort to be so friendly while operating a restaurant! I'm not sure I could do it with such grace. read more