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    Rubio's Coastal Grill

    3.8 (142 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood, Salad
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Susana C.

    This was my husbands first time coming in to try Rubios. He's very picky when it comes to fast food and I'm happy to say he really enjoyed their Cali steak burrito! I ordered the surf and turf bowl, even tho I usually order their salads. The bowl was very flavorful and the shrimp were grilled perfectly. The portions are huge! Enough to feed two people. The restaurant was pretty slow for a Saturday afternoon and after ordering our meals we went to find a table. We noticed a couple tables were dirty and the drink station was pretty messy as well. Not the best impression. I believe the manager was who tended to us and he came out to clean up the drink station not long after we sat. Staff was very kind and service was fast- except when we came up to the register to ask for lids and a bag to take our leftovers home. Still, not a bad experience overall.

    Rubio's in Bakersfield !!
    Frank D.

    Rubio's is always a great choice to stop and dig into some great California Fish Tacos !! This location is welcoming , clean, and open !! Our choices are pretty basic .. being five Original Fish Tacos ( two in a platter ), and two Gourmet Shrimp tacos .. also in a platter. The fish tacos included plenty of extra lime which is convenient !! Wifey and I both love the crunchy and tender texture of the fish nicely aligned with the tanginess of their house sauce and extra splash of lime ! Our shrimp tacos were plump, juicy, and bursting with the savoury chipotle flavour, while paired with the smoky bacon and encrusted cheese Our staff was pleasant and friendly !! Such a nice treat while on our way home ! Enjoy your weekend ! Cheers !

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    Robert D.

    Went to Rubios and had the Mexican Corn Shrimp Taco plate. I'm sorry there is only one picture, but dang, it looked and tasted so good I forgot to take pictures until I was almost done. Fresh food in a hurry? Give this place a try, I think you will be impressed.

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    Aaron J.

    We have been going here quite a bit lately. I've been sticking to my usual Shrimp Tacos theme that I try at just about every Mexican restaurant. And occasionally mixing in the occasional classic tacos. I'm a fan of the Shrimp Trio without cheese, I've had them both ways but think the flavor is better without. The Classic Steak Tacos are good but I think the Classic Chicken Tacos have them beat. Everything is very fresh and only made once you order. The salsa bar is also fresh and offers a good variety. The dining area is fairly small and does not offer a full booth for seating. There are some half booths on one wall but you have to stalk them in order to get one. The staff are always pleasant and helpful, I'm sure this is going to become a regular place for us for some time. The only complaint I would have is that the price is kind of high for what seems to be a fast food kind of place.

    Maricel P.

    I'm a little late on my review. Rubio's has been here for quite awhile now and the drug reps used to bring us food from this place where I used to work. I have always liked the food here. The tortillas are made from scratch and they have tons of options here. They have a good amount of different salads and you can literally come 5 days straight and still get something different each time. They have something for everyone. They have simple items for picky kids, they have vegan friendly options and they even have chicken for people who don't like seafood. Up until recently I had only liked the lunch/dinner items until I got a dessert item. I got the toffee crunch blonde and I was not disappointed at all. If you have never tried it then you should. I'm a huge fan of blondies and toffee so when I saw that, I knew I had to check it out. They have other dessert items, but honestly the main reason to come out to check Rubio's out is for the yummy seafood options they have here. If you're crammed for time then this wouldn't be a good place for lunch. This place gets super busy or you can always order ahead of time online and that should work also. Parking is also pretty crazy during lunch hours, so good luck if you decide you want to come for lunch. Reasons why you should go... there's something for everyone here. Veggies are fresh. The restaurant always looks clean and there's always a lot of people here so then that would tell you that everything is probably made fresh. Prices are affordable and the location isn't bad either. If you've never gone then you should or if you didn't like them before then you should retry them. I'm kind of bummed they closed the other location down, but I'm happy this one is still here.

    Christine N.

    I can't remember the last time I've been to Rubio's but we recently stopped by while we were out doing errands. I would probably only visit on Tuesdays for their specials; if I was paying full price for the fish tacos, I would rather get tacos elsewhere. Love the salsa bar. Wish there was a bit more flavor to the fish but overall it was ok. We were really just there for the convenience and quick bite to eat.

    Bob W.

    Rubio's! I love everything about you! You remind me if my favorite taco shack in Ventura, Ca., Snapper Jack's. Your menu is amazingly simple but so savory! I'm stuck on your ancho shrimp burritos and haven't allowed my addiction to it try anything else from your kitchen!

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    Danny C.

    The place was really good and pretty busy when we stopped by were still able to grab a table inside. Food came out as expected with no issues other than with time but was fresh and hot. No issues with food or taste at all and everything tasted super fresh. Unfortunately they are suffering short staffing right now just like every where else so the wait for food was the only complaint as I think they had only two people running the entire place. The food was put together nicely and not thrown together like you get at fast food. Might have to grab a Pacifico and fish taco next time. Also the pinto beans as a side is something I could eat with chips as an entire meal.

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    2 months ago

    Great! Mexican Good l recommend this Awesome! Place to eat. Very Authentic #1 Food in the Bakersfield Area

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

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    Thank you, Aaron!!

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    1 year ago

    Food is soooo yummy! So many choices of salsas! Customer service is really good as well. Mexican street corn bowl is my favorite.

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    Thank you so much, Bob! We hope to see you back soon.

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    Thank you so much, Danny! We hope to see you back soon.

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    Thank you so much, Floyd! We hope to see you back soon.

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    Thank you for sharing your experience! We hope to see you back soon.

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    Thank you, Lauren!

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    Very good for fast food. Ordered online and picked up a couple of burritos. They were ready when I arrived.

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    Consistently delicious food at reasonable prices! Staff is always friendly and helpful. We love the variety of options!

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    Food was okay. The girl taking the orders was not very friendly. Probably won't be back. Customer service is key.

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    Ask the Community - Rubio's Coastal Grill

    Do the tortillas contain Lard?

    Great questions Rob. No our tortillas do not have Lard. We use stone ground corn, lime, and salt to make our delicious tortillas.

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    I've been to La Costa mariscos restaurant before I always like it because it's never crowded they…read moregot a nice little bar area they got upstairs eating area upstairs the food's always hot I had a chili verde burrito and my partner had shrimp tostada and it had it to us real quick I didn't believe we got it as quick as we did The food's always on point The service is always on point and the atmosphere is pretty much where you want to be I didn't get any margaritas this time but Margaritas are always on point also so if you want to have a good time good mixing restaurant good Mexican food this spot is the place and they're not as busy as the one on the Southwest side sorry fellas didn't take pictures of the outside I forgot

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