Ruben's

4.1 (101 reviews)

ModerateMexican, Steakhouses, Buffets

Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Female performer on Sundays for Brunch. Best Mexican brunch ever

Lisa G.

This is our to go place when down south. We love Sunday brunch and live entertainment on Sundays. The female performer is awesome and knows how to get the crowd going. She sings all rules of music. We are always ready to dance and of course the shots Ruben passes around. Highly recommend. Ruben is always great.

Larry F.

We've eaten here a few times and this particular evening when we came I saw two fish specials walking in on the board so I asked and the waiter said the two fish specials were salmon or sea bass and I asked which might be better he said the salmon was fresh. He asked how would I like it prepared and I said please ask the chef for his own choice. I am so glad I did that! The chef wasn't super busy and he took great joy in preparing what he thought is the best method and he was right! He cooked a variety of small vegetables in a light teriyaki sauce and poached to the salmon in the same sauce with beautiful garnish and a wonderful presentation. I thought I was in the fanciest restaurant in Baja California! Even the house salad was better than most house salads on the north side of the border.

Missy B.

We recently discovered Ruben's and we've back twice since our initial visit! First off, go on Sunday for brunch! I think it's better than the over-hyped La Fonda and not as crowded (though still busy). They have a buffet style brunch with bottomless mimosas, or you can select meals from their menu as well. We've been for the buffet and for a typical dining experience on a Saturday and both times the food was excellent! The buffet has everything from chilaquiles and omelettes to seafood and other traditional Mexican dishes. There are obviously fresh-made tortillas (quesadillas, anyone?!) and they even have paella! There really is something for everyone. We enjoyed sitting back down at our table and laughing at all of our randomly (yet perfectly) put together dishes! Service at Ruben's is top-notch. The servers are always hustling and are quick to fill up your drink and bring you whatever you need. You'll even see Ruben himself running around, greeting guests and making sure everything is running smoothly. The view is insane so definitely sit on the patio if you can and the weather is nice. Otherwise, there's plenty of room in the dining room as well. There's even seating at the bar if that's more your style. I highly recommend you check this spot out. I think you'll find you favorite new brunch spot, too!

Ryan M.

Still killing it! After covid I was worries spots like Ruben's may not survive or that the buffet would stop. They've adjusted and now have the buffet served cafeteria style and the food quality hasn't lacked. Went last weekend and it was $22 a person w/unlimited mimosas and of course Ruben himself is out there working his ass off and pouring shots in peoples mouth assuring we all have a good time.

Wendy B.

Ruben had a dream. A classy, big, gorgeous restaurant that offered fine dining. And he made it happen. And even though the huge back patio (intended for brunches and wedding receptions) is still incomplete, that is something we must get used to if we are to immerse ourselves in the "there's always mañana " Baja way. That's ok with me. It was quite beautiful inside, tastefully decorated, rich with stone work, tile and lots of wood, with white table cloths, flickering candles, and quite elegantly modern in attitude. And the hospitality that would not quit. We were guided here by someone who knew Ruben and had no doubt he would make us happy. It was a memorable evening. We tried to be discrete in ordering, our group of 6 friends. We failed miserably. And we really barely sampled the menu. First, a huge bar where we sat around, imbibed, and admired the new surroundings. After being seated at our table, we ordered a bottle of wine to share, then started with a tableside Caesar salad, something I haven't seen in a couple decades. Had to try it. The waiter pushed out a cart laden with tons of small dishes and bottles, even the raw egg, all the ingredients necessary for making an authentic salad. It took about 5 minutes, each ingredient added one at a time and expertly blended. The performance was fascinating. Out came a couple of baskets of garlic bread. Mind you, not just any garlic bread. Thinly sliced, delicately buttered, still soft and hot. Then out came another appetizer. Guacamole. Not your Grandmother's guacamole. This one was generous, lumpy, even had cubes of cream cheese in the mix. Served with thin pita chips, it was unusual and tasty. When I saw Shrimp Scampi listed as an appetizer, I knew this was my "dish" for the evening. And I was so right. Despite only 5 large, sweet shrimp, it was the copious amount of garlic, wine and butter sauce that pushed me over the edge. I cleaned my dish, left not a drop of sauce, greedily sopped it all up with that great bread. I shall probably go to hell for this. And I spent the rest of the evening, and most of the next day, fiendishly calculating how to get that dish again. Nobody took my blatant hints, but some day, I shall. The rest of the group each naïvely ordered a bowl of the lobster bisque. Eating light? Right. Who knew it was so huge? Who knew it was completely sealed with a buttery puff pastry lid? Who knew it would be another showpiece as the waiter cracked open the middle and drizzled sherry into the hot soup inside. It was creamy and rich and filling (I stole a spoonful). My only wish would have been to discover chunks of lobster meat inside. This one was a smooth one. No matter. I was still sopping up that amazing scampi butter and tearfully moaning words of endearment. The grand finale was yet another tableside showpiece. If you have never seen Mexican Coffee made, this is* the* place to do it. The cart came out displaying the bottles of Tequila and Kahlua. First they glaze the edge of your glass with sugar, then caramelize it by fire. Then comes the igniting of the different alcohols that have first been poured into a ladle. And a generous sprinkling of cinnamon that sparks like fireworks. Still blazing, they pour it into your glass. Then comes the hot coffee. And lastly, a generous topping of whipped cream and a cherry. What fun. And how delicious. After all this great food and several spectacular shows, each couple only paid $75. Total. Where can you do all this in the states? And where can you find kinder hospitality?

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Rene V.

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7 years ago

Best Sunday Brunch Buffet in all of Baja. My family has been coming here for years. The current location is the 4th one but it's finally Mr. Ruben's spot. If you're staying in one of the hotels nearby don't bother with their Sunday buffets. Come down to Rrrrrrruben's and have a wonderful buffet. read more

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Henry L.

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7 years ago

Came here because we surfed a little too long and everything else was closed at 9pm. So glad we came! Clean and nice restaurant. Good food at a great value! Will be back again! read more

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Santiago B.

9 years ago

Half a mile or so South of the Christ statue is Ruben's. Three of us arrived around 4pm for an early dinner. After a couple of margaritas and small talk we ordered. I ordered the surf and turf. With chicken. My mom ordered the cheese enchiladas with sides of rice and beans. Now usually I won't comment on the beans, but the cup of refríes beans were hot, Fresh, and tasted homemade! Juan the waiter was attentive and polite. After bringing our drinks, he didn't hurry us too order. Which we appreciated. The wait was a bit stretched but we were rewarded with good portions and tasty selections. read more

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Dave C.

5 years ago

any restaurant with mediocre food must do all they can to have their hospitality be at it's best. up to being taken to ruben's restaurant, hopitality from a street taco shop to fine dining has been excellent. one of the charms of mexico is not being rushed to eat your food and mentioning if you are done eating that there are others waiting to be seated. mind you, ruben's is a buffet, all you can eat, bottomless mimosas. as we were finishing and with us just receiving another round of mimosas, bottomless mind you, the owner came to us asking us if we were done as there were other guests waiting. we were appalled by the owner telling there are other guests waiting to eat when we were only there 35 - 40 minutes!! i saw nothing posted stating, there was a time limit on their buffet and their "bottomless" mimosas. it doesn't get better. when i made the comment that i've never had this happen to me in mexico, he went to the owner and kindly asked if he would step aside away from the other guests to speak with him. the owher said you can say whatever you want right where we are at. as my frined began to kindly explain how embarassed he was by his comment, the owner's voice escaluated. the owner motioned to grab my friend's arm. at this time, both voices escaluated to the other guests hearing them. as my friend was leaving, one of hte guests told my friend he was right and that she has seen the owner behave like this to other guests. why would anyone witnessing this would want to ever go back to a meiocre restaurant with an owner treating their guests like this? for those people that value yelp reviews, i can assure you, i will not ever go to ruben's restaurant at: carretera libre tijuana-ensenada km 43.5 camino vecinal el pescador, 22711 primo tapia, b.c., mexico. i encourage anyone having similar issues to write a review of this place! btw. the servers and staff were fine to us. read more

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AJ H.

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9 years ago

We've been to Ruben's several times. This was our first time at the new location which is beautiful and very clean. You can tell they care and are very invested. Even the bathrooms are very nice. The service is great. Very attentive wait staff, they certainly don't rush you. We were there for breakfast. Our group has eggs Benedict, juevos rancheros and the machaca. All of them were very good! The homemade tortillas are incredible!! They are serving steaming hot and fresh. The salsa, chips and pick are delicious as well. 4 entree's, Bloody Mary, coke and 2 coffees was about $30 total US. We will definitely be back and excited to see what else they are working on as they are still improving on this location. read more

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Marisa G.

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7 years ago

Ruben is a hard working, honest business owner and always makes you feel welcome. I initial started conning for brunch at his previous location. They are very generous with the champagne! There are oysters on the half shell, kabobs and prime rib. It's always a dub time. Also a great place to grab a drink at the bar. They usually have all the sporting events playing. read more

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Dave C.

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8 years ago

Very clean. Good prices. Shrimp cocktail was good. But, not great. They were out of oysters. The pico de Gallo was just ok. We were the only ones in there. So, the service was really good. read more

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George W.

8 years ago

I went with family on Saturday, April 7 and it was a disaster. After ordering food and waiting 20 minutes I was told they were out of the steak ( ribeye) I ordered. Infact they were out of all steaks except one. So I got the one they had. 10 minutes after that the waiter brought us wrong salad cause they were out of the one we ordered. We decided to get soup instead. 10 minutes longer waiting for soup, waiter said " be careful it's hot". Instead of hot the soup was COLD. So cold the cheese would not melt. When the dinner arrived, my steak " well done" was " rare". Everyone at the tables food was uncooked including fried fish. To make things even worse, I am allergic to shrimp. I ordered a steak and started to have an allergic reaction as if I had eaten shrimp. I am sure somewhere in the kitchen my steak was cross contaminated with shrimp. The waiter realized at the end of our meal he forgot to bring one meal and brought it when we were leaving and disgusted. And yes we were charged for it. We complained to manager and he apologized with dessert and 10% off meal. We could not stay to enjoy dessert because I needed to find a pharmacy for Benadryl. The meals not cooked should have been refunded completely. The meal he forgot about he should have just kept it and taken off bill. If waiter checked on table he would have realized a meal was missing. Then the cashier wanted to charge additional for using credit card for this disaster of a meal. We will never return to this restaurant and will be an advocate to keep our family and friends away. Shortly after arriving home we all were in bathroom. The night was horrible and that's putting it lightly. My best advice and summary of review? STAY AWAY!!! read more

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Becky C.

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11 years ago

While here on vacation we had the good fortune to meet Ruben himself who was very friendly and helpful. We sat outside and met some of the friendly local stray dogs....very cute. Coconut shrimp was awesome and it seemed every dish we ordered was creative and well cooked. Ruben recommended a fishing trip to us and kindly set it up for us as well, after our trip for a little money we brought him our fresh caught fish and he made fresh ceviche for us as we waited in the bar area drinking beers. Absolutely one of the most fun restaurant experiences we had. read more

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Wendy G.

5 years ago

Loved the atmosphere and specifically the bartenders level of service and hospitality. If my food did not take so long to be brought out, I'd given 5 stars. It's rare to find a place in Rosarito that has champagne, as well as several options you can't find elsewhere. The food was good. We will be back! read more

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Tycos Jenna D.

162

5 years ago

Great view. Great service. Food is amazing! Huge servings. Highly recommend. Got the clam chowder. Super fresh. The Ruben salad is huge and full of flavor! Guacamole has cream cheese in it. Omg a great surprise. Waiting on our meals as I type. read more

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Lewis L.

8 years ago

Great place to eat and have a good time.. drinks are awesome and food is over the top... Recommend this place to anyone that's near Puerto Nuevo.. read more

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Shawna H.

6 years ago

My friend never received his meal! So three in our party of four ate, and the fourth had to come home to heat up leftovers. That was a big bummer. He ordered the beef, shrimp, and chicken skewers and the waiter brought a plate of mixed beef, shrimp and onion stew -- no skewers. We asked what the dish was and they said it was the fajitas (although it didn't look like any fajitas I have ever had). We sent it back and then waited... and waited... and waited. The rest of us finished our meals and were still waiting. We ordered a new round of drinks, asked about the skewers, and waited. Finally, my friend walked up to the kitchen to see the orders up. They said it would be ready "soon." We didn't wait any longer -- we paid the bill and left. There were only three other tables filled and some people at the bar. It wasn't busy. No one ever came to ask us if we wanted more drinks -- we had to waive them down. I'm not planning to return and I don't recommend that you go here. There are better places in Puerto Nuevo. read more

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Chris B.

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I don't know why someone has posted that Rueben's has moved when it hasn't! It's still here in Primo Tapia just 100 ft from the entrance to Cantamar. . read more

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Ruthie S.

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9 years ago

TOURIST TRAP! Our driver took us here when we wanted to see the fight and we knew right away that it was a tourist trap as everyone there were tourists. Drinks were over priced from the regular prices we had been spending and the liquor was watered down. We stayed only because we had no other choice to make it to another location to see the fight on time. I'm sure drivers get a kick back for bringing their guest there. Don't bother!!!!! read more

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Jose C.

8 years ago

The food is very good, the service is excellent. And it has a nice view. There is plenty of parking in front of the restaurant.

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Norberto B.

11 years ago

All food is delicious, excellent service, no signs outside Red Menudo, tamales and grilled clam are outstanding, careful with buffet hours and prices read more

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Jesse V.

10 years ago

Went to Rubens for my birthday. 4 people in our party had the best ceasar salad prepared at the table. We all agreed it was the best we had ever had I had the flank steak served with fresh vegetables. The serving was substantial and prepared to my order. The meat was tender and juicy. One of us had the BBC ribs. Very tender an well prepared. A chili relleno was also ordered and was very good. The salsa was excellent. A little bite and fresh I would definitely recommend this new and modern restaurant with an excellent and courteous wait staff. read more

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Gisela L.

7 years ago

Don't waste your time coming to this place. Service was slow and food quality poor. I wouldn't recommend this place AT ALL.

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Paulette R.

9 years ago

Had dinner last night. The stuffed shrimp was the best we have ever had. Four adults and our 8 year old had the fresh catch halibut, the stuffed shrimp, oysters rockafeller, all wonderful. Even the kids meal of chicken fingers was real food. So we decided to go,back and try the breakfast buffet. Our visitors wanted to see the ocean so The owner Ruben had the staff set us up on the future dining area on the roof. He had the staff set up our table and chairs, and even had the concrete floor mopped! The brunch buffet was an excellent assortment of Mexican dishes. I was surprised and the assortment and the fresh taste even though they were served on a buffet. Staff checked on us regularly, even though they haven't had to serve that area yet. We were well pleased both Saturday evening and Sunday brunch. read more

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Tori L.

8 years ago

We really enjoyed our brunch today. Efficient service and food great. A new favorite of ours when down in Baja! Might even go back for dinner tonight! read more

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Kortney O.

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10 years ago

Best caesar salad and lobster bisque ever! Fabulous collection of Guadalupe Valley wine country Mexican wines. Warm wood interior, crack long fireplace (romantic) and popping bar with ocean view... read more

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Tita T.

10 years ago

Excellante!......love love love this place...been coming here for over 10 years....they never disappoint....you have to have the shrimp cocktail or the lobster bisque.....everything we have had is great....they have a Sunday brunch...concerts...free wifi....Antonio and Misa are the best waiters read more

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Jeff H.

6 years ago

Another place I frequent. Ruben is always on hand to greet you. Luis (the bartender) is amazing. Happy hour is great. Also, the Sunday brunch is top shelf. Enjoy!!! read more

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Alli C.

7 years ago

we have been loyal customers for 20 years. Tonight was an insult and we wont be back. If you are having a private event YOU NEED TO CLOSE THE RESTAURANT. If you advertise happy hour drinks you cant expect people to know if the wine is poured from a jug or a bottle to get the discount. We wanted menu items not your PRIVATE PARTY BUFFET and were totally ignored. No happy hour food was offerred..disappointing. OUR BAR BILL WAS HUGE. Wont return read more

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Rae R.

8 years ago

Super good pancakes and the syrup of coconut is amazing and you can put eggs or patatos on the side. Or if you dont want to order from the menu or just really hungry order the all you can eat buffet there. read more

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Jodi W.

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9 years ago

Ruben came around and welcomed us - the service was outstanding and extremely attentive. We sat in the bar because we wanted a more casual experience (and to watch the UFC fight), but they had the same menu there. We ordered the cowboy steaks (ribeye) which were delicious and cooked perfectly medium rare. I had the black bean soup which was really flavorful but not very hot - just warm. Overall, the rest of the food was hot, fresh, and the steamed vegetables were not overcooked but tasty and firm. The garlic bread was soft and they just kept bringing more - we will definitely be back! read more

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Single Gal S.

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9 years ago

Marcos was very friendly and we really enjoyed our lunch! Great view! read more

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Amee N.

9 years ago

Came here for my birthday dinner. Food and drinks take forever to come. My boyfriend ordered lobster and it was undercooked in the middle. We sent the plate back twice and it still came back undercook. There were six of us ordering food and lots of drink from them. They charged us for the lobster anyway which they shouldn't. It was never edible. When my friends wanted to speak to the manager there was none and the waiters accused my friends of trying to start a fight. By the way we are middle age group of professionals. I did not want to cause a scene on my birthday so we paid FULL PRICE for the bill. In their defense they did brought out a small SHORT glass of margarita on ice to make up for the lobster plate. Overall food was average and/or undercook. Save your money don't go here there are better places around. read more

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Robert K.

9 years ago

Once we got the food...... after waiting a good hour after ordering..... My filet was very good. Mine was the only meal that came as ordered and will executed. The service was bad and they weren't busy so there wasn't much of an excuse that makes sense. I doubt we'll come back. We were a party of 11 with 3 kids. The serving sizes were respectable but overall the experience was sub par. read more

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Armando E.

9 years ago

Great service. Excellent food. They also made a Cesar salad in front of us, all from scratch. I am definitely coming back. They have dance music, karaoke and Sunday buffet. read more

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Cindy W.

7 years ago

My husband and I recently visited Baja and stumbled across Ruben's restaurant. To our surprise, the restaurant was absolutely beautiful and the staff were excellent. On top of that, the food was absolutely delicious. In fact, it was so good, that we went back a second night. I highly suggest putting Ruben's on your list of places to visit. read more

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Neli S.

7 years ago

I totally recommend this spot. The food is great and the prices are as well. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food here at Rubens in comparison with some of the common places In Puerto Nuevo. Can't wait to come back to Rubens... read more

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Chabelita's Truck Parts Delivery J.

7 years ago

I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Ruben's Restaurant. My friend and I went to Puerto Nuevo for the long weekend to celebrate his birthday. My friend wanted to eat seafood. We found Ruben's through Yelp and we were so lucky to meet Ruben, Edrey and Danny. From the moment We stepped in the restaurant we were received with a warm welcome and the service was EXCELLENT! My friend was amazed with the service and the DELICIOUS food! They made his birthday trip to Puerto Nuevo a great memory to have. read more

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Matthew R.

9 years ago

This place was awesome. The food was top notch and the service was excellent. Caesar salad made at the table and lobster better than anything in puerto neuvo. Mmmmm. Very satisfied. read more

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Tim B.

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Food was good but we didn't order anything special. I had a plate of huevos mexicana which was as good as you could expect - not life changing but a large plate of food, very tasty and only $4.50. My girlfriend had a salad and lobster bisque which were both very tasty. My only grievance was how long it took to get our food - maybe 30 minutes. The lobster bisque did have a baked philo dough crust which is likely the culprit so I am not too broken up about it. read more

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Jerry G.

8 years ago

This is in our opinion the best restaurant to eat at in Puerto Nuevo. The setting is clean and the staff are all courteous and accommodating. The Ceasars Salad which is prepared fresh at your table is outstanding. I am a lobster bisque fan and Ruben's makes the best that I have ever tasted. It is more like a large lobster bisque pot pie with a delicious crust on top. The menu ranged mainly from steaks to seafood at very reasonable prices. My wife had a ribeye steak cooked to perfection that she said was the best she ever had. I had the Vera Cruz filet of fish that was moist and flakey with each bite. We were so pleased with the meal and the service that we wanted to come back the next day (Sunday) for brunch but it was already completely full and no tables were available. We highly recommend eating at Ruben's whenever you are in or near Puerto Nuevo. read more

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Anthony V.

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11 years ago

$15 Sunday seafood buffet is a bargain. Entertainment and champagne gratis. Drinks are big, tasty and potent. Definitely worth a visit.

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Clarissa P.

7 years ago

The food is decent, the drinks are good and the waiter was nice. We ordered la parrillada for two and when we got the platter, we didn't see the oysters that come with it. So I asked and they told me they didn't have any but they could bring me for steamed clams. Ummmmmm, they should have told me that from the beginning when I ordered it. Then they didn't even compensate for the price on my check. So that made me not really want to come back. The place is beautiful but you get better food at Las Brisas or Mariscos Puerto Nuevo. Those places are not as fancy, but they have better food. read more

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Lynn P.

9 years ago

Reubens Palm Grill is a great restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Brunch is what they are known for and has something for everyone. They have so many choices with great enertainment. We are at Reubens everytime we are in Baja! read more

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Carr. Libre Tijuana Ensenada Km. 43.5
Col. El Pescador
22714 Rosarito, Baja California
Mexico
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66 161 32371
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http://www.rubenssabordebaja.com

Hours

What time does Ruben's open?

Ruben's opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Ruben's close?

Ruben's closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Ruben's closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 8:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

Payment methods

Does Ruben's take credit cards?

Yes, Ruben's takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Ruben's have catering options?

Yes, Ruben's does have catering options.

Does Ruben's have a happy hour?

Yes, Ruben's has a happy hour.

Does Ruben's serve alcohol?

Yes, Ruben's serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Ruben's have TVs?

Yes, Ruben's has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Ruben's have bike parking?

Yes, Ruben's has bike parking.

Does Ruben's have outdoor seating?

Yes, Ruben's has outdoor seating options.

Does Ruben's have parking?

Yes, Ruben's has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Ruben's have free WiFi?

Yes, Ruben's has free WiFi.

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Colectivo Surf

4.7(129 reviews)

2.4 km

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Loved this spot while visiting Puerto Nuevo. Great beer and food. Got the tacos to go and they…read moredidn't disappoint. Service was prompt and friendly. Fun crowd and dog friendly. Great vibes.

Great food, great beer, great people, and a totally vibe that captures the surf culture and…read morecommunity in Rosarito.

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Las Brisas

4.8(537 reviews)

0.9 km

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We wanted to experience a new restaurant in Puerto Nuevo for Baja style seafood and Yelp brought us…read morehere. We literally were the only ones in the entire restaurant on all three levels. We were welcomed warmly my several upon entering. Carlos was our server. He immediately brought out chips and two types of salsa and limes. I asked if they had the Laker game but couldn't get it on their stream. A for effort all the way. He shared thy specials and took our order. In a flash pie cane of food, piping hot. Fresh hand made flour tortillas the size of a large pizza. They were delicious. Bottomless yummy rice and beans. We ordered the medium size lobsters x2. The were amazing with the garlic butter.

Food was amazing, don't get scammed this is the best in puerto Nuevo and ask for Carlos here he's…read morethe best! Crab shrimp and LOBSTER was ridiculously fucking good

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3rd floor views

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Lotsa lobsta

Baja Bites & Brews

4.3(6 reviews)

3.0 km

Amazing food! Everything was delicious Godzilla rolls are…read moreyummy Carne asada yummy. Meatballs. Mushroom appetizer. Everything was amazing. We will be back.

Second stop here with friends and family. The ranchero…read moreburrito with an egg on top is delicious. The carnita fries where good. They add cabbage The potato tacos are delicious The pizza was gOOd The chorizo breakfast plate was different but it was delicious.

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Street View and Entrance of Baja Bites & Brews

The world famous "Godzilla Roll" created by Chef Bundio Castaneda, as seen on an episode of PBS's Crossing South.

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Paella

Yannelas Restaurante Km 42

5.0(1 review)

1.3 km

Had some nachos with carne asada and they were amazing. My wife and kids had a cheese burger that…read morewas hand made on the spot. Takes a little long to get food but well worth it. Great quality food and meats.. the place is located in the Zip line community called Paque Pikin de alturas. Great place we will be returning.

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The nachos were amazing

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Splash Baja

4.2(233 reviews)

8.3 km

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Lobster was cooked perfectly and was delicious! My waitress was super attentive and very sweet…read more Basically had the place to myself for a Wednesday lunch. My Labrador and I enjoyed the views and would definitely come back.

Seriously skip the other Tik Tok Tourist traps and come to Splash you won't be disappointed…read more From the beautiful views to the incredible food the vibe is laid back and the staff is amazing. Our waiter Max went above and beyond he made our experience memorable and incredible. The food honestly reminded me of how my mom used to cook especially the Chile Relleno. The portions are huge and the drinks are just the same. I recommend sitting outside and soaking in the ocean mist and I bet you'll find out why it's called splash. Overall it was a delicious meal and incredible experience.

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Shrimp and Spinach omelette

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Captivating sunset view

El Pescador Restaurant Sport-Bar

4.3(28 reviews)

0.4 km

El Pescador has been on the radar for a while and we finally were able to give it a try. We came…read morein on a Tuesday night just before New Years and there was a small crowd. We got seated right away and started with margaritas which were fine. The first on seemed watered down, the second round was better. Chips and salsa were standard. We went with shrimp and tacos. We had the coconut shrimp and shrimp ranchero. Both were good, the rancheros has a kick with sliced jalapeno peppers. The tacos were basic, nothing to write home about. Service was OK, about what you'd expect for a place like this.

The service was above and beyond. They made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed…read more Pepe was very knowledgeable and made sure we had all that we needed. He also explained the other options we had. The location is nice and different areas to sit at. We were told at night time they had night music. The food was delicious. We ordered the parrillada. The garlic shrimp dipped in butter.. yumm. The lobster was tiny but flavorful. Their flour tortillas.... Soft and buttery. Some dishes come with sauces, so ask before you get it in case you would like to opt out. For example, the bacon wrapped shrimp come with an Alfredo which I didnt care for, but the octopus with a chipotle cream was amazing.

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Surf and Turf Fajitas

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El Guero

4.7(48 reviews)

0.9 km

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it was great and the lobster was delicious. Will definitely be coming back when I'm in Baja.read more

This is our go-to spot in Puerto Nuevo! The lobster is delicious, the food is reasonably priced,…read moreand great service!

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Camarones à la Diabla

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Mariscos Puerto Nuevo

4.8(176 reviews)

0.9 km

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Excelente comida y excelente servicio del don Jaime! 100% recomendable. De muy alta calidad.read more

If ultra-fresh seafood is what you're after, Mariscos Puerto Nuevo absolutely delivers. The seafood…read morehere couldn't be any fresher--even if I had caught it myself. Every bite tasted clean, sweet, and perfectly prepared. The service was just as impressive. Our server, Jaime, was incredibly friendly, professional, and helpful, guiding us through the menu and making sure everything was spot on. A pro tip: sit upstairs if you can--the sweeping Pacific Ocean views make the experience even more memorable. We ordered the large lobster platter and the garlic octopus and shrimp platter, and both were outstanding. Portions are generous, making this a great place to come hungry. On top of that, they bring out complimentary ceviche, picante, and salsa fresca, which were fresh, vibrant, and the perfect way to kick things off. Between the quality of the seafood, the warm service, and the unbeatable ocean views, this spot is a must when you're in the area. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm anywhere near Puerto Nuevo.

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The tastiest.. Lobster, Shrimp and Fish... a flavorful combo!

Encanto

3.9(325 reviews)

8.2 km

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Encanto somehow just keeps getting better. The views alone are worth the drive, but they've really…read morebuilt up the patio area and it is gorgeous now. There's so much seating, so it feels open and relaxed even when it's busy. It's one of those places where you immediately want to grab your phone and take a few photos. The food is still just as delicious as I remember, and the service is unmatched. Everyone is attentive without hovering and you feel really taken care of. Honestly, it's worth stopping in even if you just go for a drink and soak in the scenery. Great cocktails, stunning backdrop, and such a good overall vibe. I'll definitely keep coming back.

I recently visited Encanto in Ensenada and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience…read more When the bill arrived, I noticed that one of my dishes was priced incorrectly. I politely pointed it out to our server, Daniel, expecting it to be corrected. Instead, he casually dismissed it and said, "It's only 100 pesos more," which I found unprofessional and disrespectful. It's not about the amount it's about accuracy and customer service. Because of this interaction, I decided to remove the $20 tip I had initially left. When I did, he took the receipt to his manager and claimed that I hadn't tipped at all. I explained the situation, but he responded with a smirk, which felt mocking and made the situation even more uncomfortable. Additionally, the service overall was slow. We asked for water multiple times before ordering, during the meal, and even after finishing and it still took a long time for it to arrive. Unfortunately, this experience left a very negative impression, despite the setting. I hope management takes this kind of behavior seriously and works on improving both service quality and professionalism.

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Second story seating- the views are beautiful

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