I haven't been to a Rubio's in 10 years, but I recently went this one while passing by in the area with my friend. It was really convenient because he wanted to get some Chinese food so he picked up something from one or the other restaurants in same plaza. I tried their fish tacos remembering they were pretty good and they did not disappoint! The service was fast and the ambiance was nice, I love that this location has outdoor seating in a shared common area with other restaurants. Parking is really great too. Were they the best fish tacos I've ever had? No, but they were still pretty good, and they have a special where you can get two tacos for $7 with a drink! The Hibiscus Fresca was really good, I was pleasantly surprised :) read more

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I like Rubio's for the seafood burritos. The bowls are solid as well with delicious fresh ingredients blended together well to create a flavorful, fulfilling meal. This Rubio's is in a good location with easy parking and a clean, airy interior. The beer batter fish burritos are my favorite. I see they are offering fish and chips now so I'll have to give the a try. I always enjoy their nacho chips with the freshly fried flavor. They have a nice selection of salsas to add to your tacos, burritos, or bowls. Good service. read more

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I know the Rubio's brand has been struggling for awhile but, since they never ask me for marketing advice, I'll instead review what's great about the chain: Almost everything. The food shines. It all started with the fish taco, and that's what drives the product line today. That simple fish taco is delicious. It's freshly prepared (pay attention, Del Taco), and it's tasty. Many other items on the menu today - and they're good - but I always make sure a fish taco is part of my order. The restaurants themselves have refreshing decor, are well-designed, and keep spotlessly clean. Keep doing what you're doing, Rubio's, and I'll keep coming back. read more

I ordered online for pickup so I can only speak to that, but with that being said, my food was ready and waiting for me in a timely manner(15min) I drove home and everything was fresh and the fish was crispy and delicious! But the true star for me was the Jalapeño "Tartar" Sauce. There was nothing tartar sauce about it and our family wasn't even mad about it. It's an everything sauce! So good. Not even spicy just flavorful. I literally ate some today (3 days later) with some chicken strips I made. Chef's kiss. Even if you don't order the fish and chips get yourself a side of that tartar sauce. read more

Think it's been about a year since I've been to a Rubio's. They closed the one near to us in Lakewood and my Mom was surely missing it. Definitely worth the commute. Fish tacos are just as delicious as I recall. Workers were overall friendly and place was clean. I think we will be returning here soon! read more

Rubio's just hasn't been the same ever since they closed the Lakewood location for good, a move I still question to this day as corporate never listens to me. Want proof? Their business response was completely inadequate and indicative of their indifference towards my opinions; like why would you ask a customer to fill out a survey when that customer mentioned already doing so?? It's a real pet peeve of mine, and the glimmer of light at the end of this seemingly endless tunnel for Rubio's seems to get dimmer by the week. In an effort to revitalize their menu, Rubio's is now offering a couple of Roasted Sweet Potato offerings: Roasted Sweet Potato Taco and the Rainbow Bowl. To encourage rewards members to try either of these two new menu items, Rubio's offers 500 bonus points over a two-week period in January if you order either of them. I was doing some shopping nearby, and this Rubio's, now the closest to me after the untimely demise of the Lakewood location, was not that much farther away. I ordered the Rainbow Bowl, which consists of a protein, citrus rice, black beans, roasted corn, pineapple tajin salsa, sliced avocados, pickled red cabbage, and, of course, the roasted sweet potatoes. You could also go sans protein, but I went with my go-to: the Grilled Atlantic Salmon. I scheduled a pickup time for early afternoon on a Saturday, and I arrived about 5 minutes early. I was expecting to wait at least a couple more minutes, but once I arrived, the cashier, Daniel, had my order in his hand. Perfect timing! I was hoping this would be a sign of good things to come. Unfortunately, it was not meant to be. In my order, I also requested for some extras like the cilantro/onions, jalapenos/carrots, and lime wedges. They forgot the first one, and the last two were presented in small plastic baggies rather than the cups used at their salsa bar, additional proof that they aren't receptive to my feedback as that is a gripe I mentioned in my initial review. The extras got so soggy, and the baggies were so tightly tied I literally had to rip them open just to get the soggy contents out! And that wasn't the end of it. My order also included a drink, but it wasn't included in my takeout bag! I had to go up to Daniel, and he noticed me while he was ringing up another customer. I showed him my bump ticket, mentioning that my order should have included a drink, but I didn't get it. He went and fetched it for me. Glad I wasn't short on time; otherwise, I would have been short a drink! I also had to go up and ask for utensils because they apparently thought I could eat the bowl without utensils. Then again, the exact time of my arrival could have thrown them off, but those are still pretty bad oversights. The bowl itself wasn't too bad actually in spite of my indifference towards sweet potatoes. However, I didn't think there was sufficient flavor overall as the al pastor sauce and avocado crema didn't have a bold enough flavor for my liking. Luckily, I sat at a table close to the salsa bar, so I grabbed a cup of Roasted Chipotle Salsa and a cup of Tomatillo Salsa to go with my bowl. Nevertheless, if you're a fan of sweet potatoes, the Rainbow Bowl is something I can recommend, though it does come at a hefty price depending on what protein you choose. I'm probably not going to get it again unless I can get another 500 bonus points for it, and even so, I may choose the Blackened Atlantic Salmon instead. While I enjoyed the Grilled Atlantic Salmon on this one, it was kind of dried out and not as flavorful compared to the salmon I've had from the Lakewood location. The two salmon filets in my bowl were also a little smaller than before. I was hoping to update the rating to three stars, but unfortunately, there's not enough for me to do that due to the chronic and persistent shortcomings I've mentioned in my initial review as well as this review update. It has also been a full decade since Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill changed its name to Rubio's Coastal Grill, but they still have the antiquated Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill decor on the wall. I wish this location would consider the prospect of remodeling, but I'm certain of their obstinacy to maintain anachronism between their interior and exterior. read more

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Fresh and delicious food with several inexpensive options. My go to is always the fish tacos with bold familiar flavors. The salsa bar is not something to sleep on. Love the service and the bites here. A great place to go to a low key casual dinner. read more

On March 3rd, my wife placed an order through the Rubio's app, but the wrong order from a different restaurant was delivered by the DoorDash driver. I contacted DoorDash, and they explained that since the order was placed through the Rubio's app, Rubio's would need to handle the refund. When I called Rubio's, the person who answered the phone (I don't believe he was a manager) was extremely rude and insisted that DoorDash was responsible. He then placed me on hold for a very long time without providing any real help. My wife and I really enjoy Rubio's and have been loyal customers, but the way this situation was handled was very disappointing. The person who answered the phone could definitely benefit from better customer service training. read more

I haven't had Rubio's since 2020. Today i decided to try it again. And i remember why i loved the California bowl with the roasted chipotle sauce on top. The flavor to the food was so tasty. The vibe coming inside was so peaceful, the workers were kind and helpful. Reasonable price. Well worth coming back. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - California bowl - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Since when did they stop serving salads in actual bowls. I thought I was at Chipotle for a second when they brought my California Salad in one of those cardboard recycled nonsense bowl. Don't get me wrong, I still finished every last tastey morsel. My salad combined with the mild salsa is a great combo. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Salad - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Burnt or re heated fries left a bad taste in my mouth just not my cup of tea.what more can I say to add to this post that won't let me post ‍ read more

Ordered a surf & turf bowl with an extra side of black beans through Uber Eats. Pretty generous portion, I couldn't finish it. The beef was whatever, I'd rather have chicken. The shrimp was decent. Not too bad. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Surf & Turf Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Edited: Added one additional star for trying to make it right and providing a refund. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Literally cooking the shrimp more since I think they're not totally cooked. Too exhausted to drive back in rush hour to return. - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Second visit was not that good. Restroom remains super dirty, steak was chewy and tables were not clean and sticky. Every Rubio's still around needs to take notes from the Rancho Cucamonga location which is probably by far the best Rubio's that's still around. read more

Ordered online using the app. The restaurant had my order ready at the time promised, or so I thought. The checklist attached to my bag was correct, my order was not. Be aware they will not refund your money, they will give you the item if you go back to the store, but the food you did receive will be cold when you get back. Or they will take your name and will fulfill the order at another time, now all I have to do is remember to tell them. I got 3 fish taco plates and chips and guacamole, didn't think this was a complicated order, sadly, I was not satisfied. read more

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My assistant brought me here. First time!!! And my tacos were FANTASTIC! I could not get my thoughts together and the cashier has the patience of Job! The store looked great...nice and clean... read more

Came here to eat for lunch I come here a lot I always get the kids chicken my favorite I also get the fruit punch drink that is my favorite. The manager Victoria was very nice and help me the restaurant look cleaned and the bathroom were clean.will be back thank you. read more

Came here for lunch. The manager Victoria was very attentive and knew the menu. Great! We got fish tacos my son got kids chicken food was great. Place was clean and organized. The restaurant overall looked well so definitely be back and then once again thank you to the manager Victoria for helping us read more

The food wasn't bad but how do you not have hot water in the men's bathroom!? How do your employees wash their hands..? Also the bathrooms were disgusting and it reeked of urine even outside the restroom. Will not come Back. So gross! read more

This is my first time at Rubio's and I'm a fan of their bean and cheese burrito, which most fall short of greatness, Rubio's is on the top shelf. Bravo! read more

Catering order from Rubio that we spent $351.56 on. Called to complain and they say it only feeds 10 people. All of the containers are half full. Would not recommend the $35 dollar per person price tag per person read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Catering order from Rubio that we spent $351.56 on. Would not recommend the $35 dollar per person price tag per person - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Dear Rubio's Customer Service Team, I am writing to report an issue I experienced at your Downey location on 11/01/2025 I placed my usual online order through Rubio's website/app, as I always do, and was charged $15.XX (I have both the email confirmation and the bank transaction showing this charge). When I arrived to pick up my order, the store only provided one taco, claiming that was all I had paid for. The store manager, Rudy, told me that according to their system, my order was only for $7.XX. I showed him my proof of payment from today's date, yet he suggested that I might be "looking at a transaction from a different day," which I found disrespectful and unprofessional -- especially since my proof clearly showed today's date and order number. He said that "Liz" would be calling me about the issue but did not provide a corporate contact number when I asked for one. In the end, I was forced to repay $15 for the same order just to get my food. Rudy only refunded $7.XX, which is not the full amount I was overcharged. Please review this matter and ensure that I receive the full refund for the duplicate charge. I would also appreciate follow-up regarding the customer service experience, as it was handled very poorly. Attached are screenshots of my order confirmation, payment transaction, and receipt for reference. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from someone soon. Sincerely Sharon I REALLY HOPE TO RECEIVE A CALL FOR LIZ , read more

Wow, this place has really fallen off. I used to eat here frequently, but I haven't been to this location in a long while. I ordered the 2 taco chicken plate, with chips, salsa, beans & cheese, a Hi-C Fruit punch, and a churro for dessert. The tacos were very bland at best, the chicken didn't taste quite right, the lettuce and such just tasted old. The beans were okay, nothing really to say. The tortilla chips were stale, and salsa was too watery. The drink was fine, no complaints The churro tasted like cardboard and they skimped on the cinnamon & sugar. I developed a stomach ache mid-meal, so I stopped eating. The quality overall is just poor, more akin to a fast-food joint. If it was cheaper it would be one thing. But, one expects more when you pay a premium. I had the order delivered, so I can't comment on the service. read more

This restaurant is so dirty! Floors, bathrooms, patio. Sticky tables and chairs. Such a shame. There's a crew of 5 people and 3 tables are in use. That's it for customers! Staff morale seems low read more

We use to come here all the time until now, the portions are getting smaller and smaller and more expensive. Example #1:chicken chilaquiles bowl , 4 little pieces of chicken and they filled up the bowl with chips. Example#2: quinoa bowl with mahi-mahi , our favorite, the more we come here the smaller the portions are. read more

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

WOW, AMAZING SERVICE AND FOOD! WILL BE COMING BACK! This was our first time coming, and we were so shocked on just how good it was! It was fresh, fast, and really great tasting! It's kind of like a seafood chipotle but better. I love that they used no lard/ MSG. I'd like to consider myself a pretty fit girl, and I'm super cautious about what I put in my body. I give myself a little cheat day once a week, and honestly, I don't feel as if I cheated at all! I chose a protein bowl with mahi fish, corn, black beans, lettuce, and cheese. I added the mango-salsa (extra cost) and holy sh*t! It was the spice and the sweet for me!!! The price for 2, was 24.00. The really nice lady who took our order looked up my coupons by email, and saw that I had a coupon and birthday treat! The coupon was 2 entrees for $15.00! Instead of 25.00 it ended up being 16! Plus a free dessert that was so good! I was just so happy with the food, the price, and the service the young woman gave us. I cannot wait to come back and order TWO of those dang Mango salsas! read more

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I haven't been here in a long time so I don't know if the recipe has changed or if it was just a bad day, but the chicken in the burrito was way too salty. No napkins being included in the takeout bag was also disappointing. read more

Rubio's is always great, you can always expect great food and salsa everytime, I never have any complaints, been eating rubios for over ten years read more

HORRIBLE! Don't waste your money here. The food is gross! The place feels dirty. The food is old and not fresh. read more

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

Food was delicious. I ordered mahi mahi tacos. Service was quick. Ambiance is quiet. The only problem is that they gave me a dirty utensils. Other then that food was flawless read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mahi mahi Grilled Gourmet Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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I hate wasting money and there bowls are a waste of money, save your money and go to Chipotle which I would normally recommend but is superior to Rubios. I don't know why they even bother asking what protein I want if all they plan on serving me is a bowl of rice with hard to find sprinkles or steak. $14 in the trash. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Corn Bowl w/steak - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

My boyfriend says give me some thing healthy. I'm always gonna go to Rubio's. Their bowls are excellent. Healthy food I'm about that life. Beans protein all that good stuff. Love the salsa! For a healthy fast meal in Downey five stars for Rubio read more

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Decent food not a terrible option for fish tacos but can definitely be improved. The service was good and the employees worked hard and really cared about your food quality. read more

I ordered a classic shrimp burrito and what i got was a bean and rice burrito - 2 pieces of shrimp on each half of the burrito what a rip off - next time ill just go to taco bell and order a bean burrito - dont rip off your customers read more

Do not be fooled by the beautiful pictures. It looks nothing like that. The food is a 2/10. We threw away most of our food and we spent $60. The tables were dirty even though it was completely empty. The girl that took our order was handling food with no hair net and very long hair. Will not come back. Not to mention no dollar amount on the menu. You don't know what your spending until you see the register. read more

Its very rare and nice to see the same friendly awesome manager who also greets me with order in hand and a smile on her face. I really feel appreciated when going to this Rubios and she is always consistently outgoing to not only myself but to other guests. Thank you again read more

I love Joel customer service. The best restaurant in town. Their shrimp bowl is my favorite. read more

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

I've been visiting this location since it opened and I can say for all the years I've gone there, the quality of the food and service has been outstanding. I've never had one complaint and always enjoy returning. It has consistently improved over the years and the last time I visited I had a large order and was amazed at the quality of service I was given by Victoria. She was very polite, patient, and knowledgeable of the food items which was perfect me for this specific order. Victoria was most importantly helpful and went the extra mile by offering to assist me with bringing the order to my vehicle which I was extremely grateful for. Everything was prepared faster than I expected and I can't recommend this place enough. The level of customer service I was given is something that is extremely rare nowadays which is why I'm taking the time to really highlight how positive of an experience this last visit was. I look forward to returning and appreciate this location very much. It has been great to me over the years and has continually improved in a time where most customer service representatives are doing below minimum expectations for service. This Rubios stands far above a lot of places at 11/10 with the current employees they have! read more

I was hungry during lunch time, so I decided to drive to Downey Landing. Rubio's was the first restaurant I glanced towards. So, I proceeded to this establishment. Everything looked new, as I hadn't been to a Rubio's in a long time. I asked for recommendation, and the lady at the counter recommended their Especial Burrito. So, I got myself a chicken one of those. By the time I helped myself to the condiments, salsa, etc. they had the burrito ready. Sweet! Especial Burrito was $8.18 with tax. This burrito was very delicious. Their packaging was good and retained the burrito shape and texture by the time I returned back to work a few minutes later. The various layers of burrito could be tasted with every bite (doused by copious amounts of their salsa). Value for the price is decent. The Picante salsa could have been a lot spicier. Both the Picante and Chipotle salsas were a little too sweet to my taste buds. I will definitely be back! Updated 3/2/2018. Bumping this to 5 stars. Coastal Trio is an excellent value for fresh food quality as well as quantity wise. Staff are so welcoming and very pleasant to interact with. Whoever is training them or hiring them is doing a phenomenal job. Great work guys! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Special Chicken Burrito. $8.18 with tax - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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We used to eat here often, but not anymore. Floor is always dirty, it looks as though they don't sweep or mop. And the tables are always dirty and sticky. read more