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    Rubio's Coastal Grill

    3.3 (392 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood, Salad
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    My view while waiting for an app order that was supposed to be ready 15 minutes ago
    Donna B.

    I ordered something through the app and ASAP was listed as 12:08pm. I pushed it to 12:15pm. I will say that there is not a good system for pickup of app orders. I had to stand in line after waiting to be acknowledge to let them know I was waiting. I was told that they were working on it. I waited 15 minutes in store for my order to be ready. It kind of defeats the purpose of ordering through the app when attempting to be time efficient.

    Mexican street corn bowl with shrimp and mahi mahi
    Drew B.

    Rubio's Coastal Grill - Irvine Rating: (3.25/5) Stopped in around 11:40am and ordered the Mexican Street Corn Bowl with Grilled Mahi Mahi, adding extra shrimp with no other substitutions. Starting with the good -- the shrimp portion was excellent. Definitely felt like the "extra" actually meant something here, and they were cooked well. The rest of the bowl was also working in its favor. The corn blend was flavorful, the salsa verde brought brightness, the tajín added that citrusy kick, and overall the base of the bowl came together nicely. Everything outside of the protein had good harmony. Where things slipped was with the mahi mahi -- which was supposed to be the primary protein. There were only a few pieces in the entire bowl, and it honestly felt like an afterthought. For something that's the main add-on, you expect to actually notice it. On top of that, both proteins could have used a bit more seasoning to really stand out against the boldness of the rest of the ingredients. Service-wise, it was busy. The lunch rush had clearly hit hard, with only three people working the kitchen and two handling the front. There was a long table stacked with what looked like 20+ to-go orders waiting for pickup, which probably explains the 22-minute wait time from ordering to receiving the food. Not unreasonable given the rush, but definitely noticeable for a fast-casual spot. Seeing that many completed orders just sitting out did make me wonder how easy it would be for someone to walk in and grab the wrong bag. All in all, it was a decent lunch -- good flavors in the bowl itself, strong shrimp portion, but noticeably light on the mahi mahi and a bit under-seasoned where it mattered most. Final verdict: Good ingredients and solid base, but protein portion and seasoning need improvement. **3.25/5 -- not a bad option, just hoping for better protein balance next time.**

    Fish Taco Especial
    Tiffany H.

    My husband and I love Rubio's, particularly the fish tacos ! I usually order ahead on the app and it's ready by the time I get there. Our favorite salsas are mild and roasted chipotle. Food is fresh and the fried fish isn't overly oily which we prefer. This is our go to spot for a solid meal.

    Fish and chips
    Kevin L.

    I saw their ad on facebook for the 7+ menu. I tried the fish and chips which is not bad, a little bit on the dry side. Service was decent, this is a counter order and someone bring food to your table but not a full service restaurant. A salsa bar is available. They also have Taco Tuesday, I may try that some other time. The 7+ menu also mentions two taco and one drinks for $7. I also would like to try that next time. Ambiance is better than authetic Mexican taco store.

    Dave L.

    Tuesday Taco Special is the best deal in OC! Three verde shrimp tacos for $10.00 Hurry, this might not last.

    Tim T.

    Great Rubio's with excellent fish tacos - you can get a combo with mahi mahi, shrimp and another seafood - and their beans are unique, which also go great with chips. Service prompt and you have to go there and pick up the food. Spacious interior atmosphere as well.

    Original fish taco two taco plate
    Andrew L.

    Rubio's is one of my favorite restaurants in Irvine. I usually order salsa verde shrimp taco plate. It comes with two big shrimp tacos, chips, and beans. Everything tastes delicious. They have the best pinto beans. The shrimp tacos taste delicious as well. Thes verde salsa is tasty as well. The employees here are extremely friendly. They always greet us on a Fri manner. The ambiance is nice as well. I recommend coming here for good food and friendly service.

    Roselia G.

    One of my favorite Taco Tuesday spots. I have been a big fan of their tacos since high school. I love that they extended the Taco Tuesday deal to the chicken and steak, and the deal goes all day long. Their no-fried beans are amazing and healthy, along with the guacamole and chips. The churros are really good too. One of my friends who's a chef eats here every week. It's high quality, perfect recipes, flavorful and decently priced. Plus you get points with the rewards app for every purchase. I will always be a loyal customer for as long as Rubio's is around.

    Lobster taco...

    Rubios food quality has been going down for a while... now they are sending their tacos out with browned avocados and their burritos have no flavor... I sent our complaint through their site and got a reply from the district manager - Kimberly. She apologized, but offered no compensation. I emailed back stating that I want a refund or a gift card and she ghosted me... so disappointing... and now I'm disputing charges with my bank. I remember the time when Rubios was great, but now there are only a few stores left... I wonder why... we won't be back again...

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    Overcharged me on Taco Tuesday, I asked for 3 classic chicken tacos and not the classic chicken taco plate/trio and expected to be charged 2.50 per taco and was instead hastily charged 9.99 for the plate my friend got 4 tacos and she charged him for the 9.99 plate and a 2.50 taco on top, curious why she didn't input the correct pricing. I love rubios and always come for a cheap alternative especially during these times and was unsatisfied with what happ

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    My shrimp burrito was delicious! The ladies that work there are kind and welcoming. Great customer service

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    Ask the Community - Rubio's Coastal Grill

    What is there taco Tuesday deal and when does it start?

    Our special on our Original Fish Taco begins at 2:30 pm and goes until closing time, at participating locations. Each Taco is $1.75, and Taco Plates are adjusted as well.

    How about some WiFi?

    Rubio's makes money on turn over. WiFi would slow that down. Best try Starbucks for WiFi.

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