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    Rubio's Coastal Grill

    3.1 (203 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Seafood, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Lotta S.

    Smells sour dishcloths inside. Takes forever to get food. Order is wrong, portions are small. Staff is friendly and salsa bar is the best. That's is it! Doubt this place will last much longer.

    The Hotel del Coronado is a fabulous venue for seaside, ice skating  over the holidays and enjoying the scenic Christmas  with shopping!
    Marva S.

    Here's to holiday greetings from the staff at Rubio's in Encinitas, CA, and my server, Cambria.

    I've never been more disgusted by a meal. I was enjoying my burrito when I bit into something hard--only to discover it was a rock. It completely ruined the experience, and I couldn't continue eating. I get that mistakes happen, but this is beyond unacceptable. A rock/ pebble in my food is a serious health hazard.

    Diane C.

    We come here from time to time as my husband loves their fish tacos. Last time we ordered... Fish taco combo plate with rice and beans Shrimp bowl over rice and lettuce Everything was fresh and delicious. They're a little stingy about salsas but when you ask for more, they will give it.

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    Isaura P.

    My husband made an online order. When I walked into the store I was greeted very kindly by a woman who asked if I was picking up. When I said yes and gave my name another woman that was with her (Cindy) blurted out that she would let me know when the order was ready. I sat and waited even though my order was already supposed to be ready according to my online receipt. There were 2 bags sitting under the "order online pick up here" section with ready to go food. Now having waited 20 minutes she says my order name out loud and grabs the 2 bags that had been sitting there. I responded with "so my food has been sitting there the whole time?" She quickly said, "yes sorry about that ma'am " with no remorse. When I confronted her about it she said "it was only there for a few minutes, with attitude and a demeaning smirk, and that there was a lot going on. I was offered something for next purchase but at this point I was in disbelief that she seemed to have an attitude with me. And to top off my interaction with her my steak nachos had zero to little steak. Not sure how this locations runs with someone so rude and incapable of just acknowledging you let my order sit there the entire time I was waiting.

    Aja W.

    Thank you Brad. I completed that form and appreciate your response and wanting to make this right.

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    Great service, friendly staff and quality food. Great place the whole family can enjoy. Good for pickup or dine in.

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

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    Diane, thank you so much for taking the time to comment!

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    That’s so nice to hear, thanks for being a fan!

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    7/10. You can't really mess up the simplicity of the menu but it is pretty pricey for food that can be bought someplace else

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