To be fair, I did order fried fish taco to go. But it was cold. Like, there is hot and then there is warm, and there is cold. And my thought is, how long that fish been since its been cooked. And their oil felt a bit old.... Maybe it's my imagination or not. I also tried their shrimp tacos and it was 5 out of 5. But fish tacos 3/5. So 4/5 stars total. read more

Im not exactly sure what's going on with this Rubios but genuinely some of the worst food I've had in a while. I got a double protein bowl and the rice was severely undercooked and the avocado was inedible because it was so hard. When I let the store know they said they could replace the slices of avocado but they would also be hard for the replacement, I was pretty shocked they knew the avocado slices were already hard and were still willingly putting them on customer's plates. The restaurant made me a new bowl of citrus rice which was equally crunchy and hard as the first so I think it's safe to say the rice was just cooked poorly. I ended up throwing both servings of rice into the garbage with only a nibble eaten of each because it was just some of the worst rice I've ever had. I was super bummed. I really wanted to come enjoy the ambience of La Jolla here because the outdoor seats are really pretty with the skyline and rocks around but I was so disappointed I have to admit that I am going to skip this Rubios and opt for another. I go to several Rubios in San Diego and this definitely had the worst food by far. I will definitely go to a more reliable location next time read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - The rice was SO hard and crunchy I ended up throwing it all away because it was absolutely inedible - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

We enjoyed our taco box for lunch today. It was priced reasonably and service was courteous for a fast food joint. I love how they packaged the tacos and it is nice to have veggies and some sauce already on it. We also ordered rice and beans on the side and they were decent size. I like their fish taco, the beef unfortunately was a bit dry. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Taco box - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

Rubio's is always solid and consistent, and this La Jolla spot near the hospital is no exception. My go-to is the two fish taco plate which is simple, fresh, and always good. We grabbed a couple of beers too, and I've gotta say the chipotle salsa here is the best part of the salsa bar. On the flip side, I'm not a fan of the bathroom setup (though it was clean), and the parking lot is kind of a nightmare. (Hate it actually) Still, prices are fair, food comes out fast, and there's rarely much of a wait. All in all, a reliable spot for quick tacos and a cold beer. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Ice cold ... - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Rubio's in general is pretty good, you can find multiple good choices here. This bowl was delicious. The service was fast, the inside was actually very clean. On a scale i'd give it a 3.9! It also has parking but beware it gets very busy during lunch hours! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Elote Bowl - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

yup still ordering my fish tacos from Rubio's whenever I visit San Diego - 3x a year - Rubios isn't the same in NorCal - I think you need the summer heat, the sand, the ocean, the slight sunburn, walk in and order the traditional fish tacos and pretend like you're at the original, sitting in the sun in PB. That was the best. Reminds me of jetskiing the jetty and down to the point and back, wrestling our machines back into the jetty, and sitting in the warm sun eating Rubio's. Solid. Consistent. And the employees at thie location are all polite and efficient. Love the salsa table - let's go! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - 2 fish tacos and a shot of tequila (to go order lol) - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

Food is decent but everytime i come here the workers are so rude and unprofessional. I've overheard loud inappropriate conversations between workers and the attitude towards customers is uncalled for read more

Always great to come here on Taco Tuesday as this location is next to great stores, so perfect to grab a bite in between running errands. Salsa bar always well stocked with fresh ingredients and tacos come hot to the table, which is very nice (at other Rubios I am used to have cold tacos). Bathrooms are clean (remember to use the code written on your ticket to enter). read more

I visited here with my family after our trip to the Birch Aquarium on March 22, 2026. At the time, I didn't pay much attention to the total since we were tired and hungry. However, today I decided to review the receipt I found in my purse. Upon closer inspection, I realized the bill was higher than expected, which caught my attention. Please be aware and doublecheck your receipts, as we were charged $11.97 for a single Mexican Coke, while my other drink, Jarrito, was only $3.99. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Example of the difference of prices, Extreme!!!! - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

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First time to this location. Took a little longer.. but it was a Saturday at 6:30pm and blocks away from UCSD. Our order was behind many online orders... but it was all good and they took care of us for waiting. Serving portions was perfect. Maybe too much. But great flavor. Salsa bar was well stocked and fresh. No dried up nastiness. Everything was tidy and clean. Good to see. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Salsa bar is clean and filled with fresh items. - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

Placed a large food order. Arrived with my food waiting. Ordered fish tacos which were delicious. Great customer service. Parking was a bit tough but it was lunch time read more

This is a Mexican taco restaurant originating from California, famous for its fish tacos. It offers great value for money and quick service. There is a small condiment station where you can choose your own sauces and side dishes. The location of this restaurant is excellent, with beautiful scenery. Sitting outdoors, you can see the temple. The lobster and beef flavors are also highly recommended--they taste amazing. read more

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Great food with new items and protein bowls to choose from at a great price and deal!

The service is great. Their salsa bar is my favorite and their lemonade and ice tea options are delicious. In my mind, this is my reason to go there. Their food is just "Okay" which is where the salsa bar comes in to add flavor. I had the three taco plate which was...acceptable. The shrimp taco had the best flavor of the three, the other two fish tacos I could have done without. Low on flavor. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Three taco plate - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

Rubio's is a 3 or 4 Star spot. They get the 4th Star for the speed at which your order comes out. This isn't the first or second place I go for fish tacos but they're consistent and quick. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Battered Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

Service is excellent.... W return frequently Recommended for those in a hurry and the cuisine is good read more

I've been going to Rubio's since I attended SDSU, when they used to actually dip the fish in batter in the restaurant before frying it. I used to love how the fish would come out in all these crazy shapes thanks to the batter solidifying in the oil at odd times... those days are gone. The food now is OK, it hits the spot when you "need it." but man, this particular location needs Rubio's HQ to help out! They are constantly busy, which is why HQ probably kept it open while it shut down 50+ other locations in Cali. But the kitchen is tiny, preparers look beat, and the pickup shelf is open for anyone to take someone else's order (on the account of the counter person being slammed). That's what supposedly happened to my order, even though the Rubio's app said the order was "in progress" 20 minutes after the promised time. The person in charge never found my order so she had the preparers make another order: 2x salmon tacos and 1 fish taco especial. Now about 35 minutes after the promised time I walk out with my order and drive home. I down the two salmon tacos with green sauce... so good. Then I get to my fish taco especial... and something is missing... there's no guacamole or cheese. It's a regular fish taco. Out of principle, I had to take/drive it back and if you know the parking lot this Rubio's is at, it's a royal pain to park. I mean REALLY bad around mealtimes and after work thanks to Whole Foods. I get back to the restaurant and I see the two mgrs that helped/apologized to me 20 min ago in front having a meeting with some higher ups. One caught my eye and said he'd be right in. I showed him the taco vs. my order. He took it back and gave me 3 coupons for any taco on the menu for free in a future visit. Then he came back with two fresh fish taco especials. Guess I cannot complain too much. (But messing up orders and giving away free "make goods" often will not help a bankrupt company such as Rubio's). I drove home, I opened the box... they forgot the cheese and the limes. *sigh* True story! read more

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Love the fish tacos... sad that I ordered a side of Mexican rice which had the consistency of mashed potatoes. There's something wrong about th read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mushy rice - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

worst place to go on a tuesday they keep getting online orders but dont tell the real estimated time to get ready and people stay waiting over 30 minutes for a pick up read more

I just love Rubio's fish tacos! My go to is the Coastal Trio. Fresh, fast, and delicious not to mention healthy too. Did you know that they also have beer? A great place for happy hour with friends and the best news of all is that the salsa bar is back baby! Now no one has to know that you actually drink green salsa and just use fish tacos as an excuse to consume it Plenty of parking out front and it is free. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Coastal Trio - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

man so i pulled up here on taco tuesday after studyin all day n takin a midterm. taco prices were like 3 bucks each which is not too shabby at all. i got 2 chicken 2 steak and 1 of those fish especials or however u spell it and they were pretty good man. not bad for the price, and for being a chain. but i will say that the food lacked some flavor man. that shi needs seasoning fr ngl i mean like damn. i was piling that shi with lime and the salsa bar stuff n none of the salsas were seasoned either bruh. man if they added salt to their shi it would've so much better man. but overall, the food is very solid for the price on tuesdays. also tacos were bigger than i expected too so i got full after like 3 of the 5 tacos i bought. oh and with the app deals man, i got 5 tacos for 9 bucks which is fyeeee read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

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We had food delivered to us for lunch. What a horrible disappointment of food quality. I will let the photos speak for themselves. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Carnitas Macha bowel as advertised - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Ordered the new fish and chips here 5 minutes prior to me arriving to pick it up. It was COLD COLD, like had been sitting for 30 minutes cold. I know this because I work in food. They must have made an extra by mistake and I was the unlucky person they pawned it off too. Will not be returning to this location. Staff seemed friendly at least, but I could only eat one fish, the rest was disposed of- what a waste read more

One of the best things about Rubio's that the pandemic took away is the salsa bar. Well, the salsa bar at this location is back!!! It was actually pretty exciting to see that. Honestly, a salsa bar makes almost anything taste better. The portion sizes seem larger than before the pandemic too, which is nice. I ordered a California chicken burrito. It was pretty good but it also made me remember why I rarely eat Rubios - the food is incredibly salty, so is the salsa. My burrito had 2,400 mg of sodium, more than the daily recommended intake. I only ate a third of it and still felt like I just swallowed a bunch of saltwater in the ocean. Honestly the burrito would have tasted better if it weren't so salty. Please take note Rubios: you don't need to use all that sodium to make your food taste good. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - The salsa bar is back!!! - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

today is the first I have tried this Mexican restaurant. The was me make a choice. The food was very good. I battered tacos and the beans were wonderful. read more

I didn't get a chance to get a dine-in experience but service from staff is good. Food is served fast and the atmosphere is spacious with an outdoor seating and a self serve area with different salsa choices. As for the food, I had the Atlantic Salmon Burrito, Cilantro Lime Quinoa Bowl, and the Mexican Street Corn with Tortilla Chips. Everything was so tasty and I never knew that salmon would pair well in a tortilla. Definitely recommend this place to others if your looking for a quick meal. read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch while doing some sightseeing. I ordered the taco trio and it was a really good choice.. Everyone was very helpful and polite. The place was clean and I would be back . read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - What's left of my Taco Trio! Lol - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

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We love Rubios and don't get a chance to enjoy it often. So while spending the day in SD County- it was the perfect time! We love the chopped salad or the California bowl. Good service, clean, well maintained. read more

I can never get their website to let me complete my order. It will go into the bag just fine, but if I try to scroll down to the COMPLETE YOUR ORDER button, nothing happens. So I tried with a different browser. Nope! I've tried everything to get the site to complete my order, but it won't. I wrote them about this problem last year--obviously they don't care. Too bad. They've definitely lost a customer for good this time. read more

there was a mistake with my order and Claudia gave me a replacement bowl and made sure the order was correct. She was really sweet and I really appreciate how she was through the whole process. read more

Great pickup experience for taco Tuesday night. Workers were nice and looked like they enjoyed their job. The chipotle salsa is my FAVORITE to go with the fish taco especials. Rubio's food quality at every location has been pretty consistent. I love going here for fish tacos in taco tuesday. This one is usually pretty busy, but food is always on time! read more

I'm not sure what's going on here tonight but we placed our order at 7:33 pm and it's now 7:57 pm and our food is still not ready. This is the worst ever! I just advised the employee that we have been waiting over 25 minutes and she said they have a big door dash order. I guess that takes precedence over customers. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

Mexican Seafood Although this is a chain restaurant, it's a really good option if you want to have a healthy meal with reasonably priced seafood. My husband and I shared the coastal trio - original fish taco (Alaskan Pollock), shrimp taco and wild-caught Mahi Mahi taco and a chipotle orange salad bowl with wild-caught salmon. It was very tasty, fresh and light and we loved the help yourself fresh salsa bar! read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Coastal trio - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

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I've been to this Rubio's off and on for years but due to the coronavirus pandemic I've not been to La Jolla for 18 months. Today we needed a quick bite on the way to Oceanside that was right off the freeway and Rubio's sounded great with plenty of parking on the weekends. We used the app on the way here. The good was ready just a little after we arrived. I did decide to order a small Mexican street corn and a drink to go with our fish tacos. The young man that took my order was very welcoming and helpful. The fish tacos are tasty and crisp. The sides are exactly what we wanted. Delicious as expected. My husband ordered another fish taco and it was quickly prepared and brought to us in yhe outside dining area. A fine meal on a lovely La Jolla afternoon. read more

I recently ordered on the Rubio's app ahead of time for this location and my order was ready right on time. I got the Mexican street corn bowl and it was prepared exactly how I ordered and tasted great. I actually had a coupon since I signed up for the rewards program, so I would recommend signing up if you frequent Rubio's often. A few weeks ago, I ordered Rubio's in person at this location and the person helping me was very friendly. I was on the phone getting my husband's order (don't worry no one was behind me) and she patiently waited while I confirmed his side dishes. I had other errands to run so it was good that I ordered the food here first before going to the other stores. I thought that it would be fairly quick for the food, but it did take some time to prepare, so I'm glad I needed to do other things while waiting. My California bowl was great. My husband tried the Blais tacos and thought the carnitas one was good, the shrimp and chicken were only OK. TLDR: Order ahead of time on the app to save time and money! read more

If you want to get COVID-19, feel free to go pick some up at Rubio's. Almost 550,000 people dead from COVID-19, from transmission of a deadly disease, and reviews is still not enforcing the mask requirement. The woman in the photo just chatted away and took the order of the maskhole who was pulling his mask below his chin has he talk to her. When he wasn't talking his entire nose was out. This is what killed my family and friends. He reviews, why is it that your staff pretends that isn't real? read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California

Rubios's is one of my favorite places to grab a quick meal but for some unknown reason, this location takes the longest to fill our order even when there is hardly anyone there. We have been here a few times and each time, the wait time to get our food seems longer than at other locations. And most of the time the food is decent. This past weekend, however, when I ordered the Fish Taco plate, the fish in the fish tacos was mostly batter and that taste and texture has lingered on my taste buds but not in a good way. The rest of my family got bean and cheese burrito and the chicken burrito which were good. Their outdoor seating area was a good size so we sat outside since it a suuny day. read more

I ordered the Two Fish Taco Plate w/beans and chips. The corn tortilla was cool. The fish was barely warm. The beans were warm. The chips needed salt. And, I like them better when they are warm. My husband ordered a Classic Shrimp Burrito. When I asked him if he was enjoying his food, he answered, " I have had better." My tacos were served to me at least 5 minutes before my husband received his shrimp burrito. Staff was friendly. read more

Rubio's, in UTC, San Diego is an underated find. I always get a California burrito when it's a menu option, and it was delicious! The carne asada steak, sour cream, lettuce, guac and french fries filling, in a soft-tortilla wrap were hearty and filling and a treat to my taste buds! The steak was perfectly cooked and flavorful. There's a good amount of outdoor seating here. My one grievance is the indoor ordering and pickup area is a bit tight, I wanted to back out of the line at one point but there was no space for it. Ask at the front for sides, like the spicy red sauce (choose from two spice-levels) and the green chutney sauce. Love my California burrito and love Rubbio's! read more

My last day in town before I leave to Greece, decided to stop by my favorite spot , Rubios. I ordered chips and guacamole, like I usually do. To my horror , this is what I open the box to, a plethora of broken down tortilla chips, and not to mention the guacamole was very salty. Tasted like you swallowed some seawater type salty. They also withdrew the taquitos from their menu, once I told my daughter she broke down, as it is her favorite thing on the menu. Rubio's need to get it together asap, the customers deserve better. This is not it! Won't be seeing me for quite a while. read more

Rubio's Coastal Grill - Tortilla Chips - Mexican Near Me - La Jolla, California