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    Rubio's Coastal Grill

    3.6 (201 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Seafood, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Derek W.

    I'm still keeping the rating at 3 stars, but I really don't have much hope left for a positive outlook of Rubio's near-term future, especially considering they had to file for bankruptcy twice in a span of four years. Rubio's was a favorite of mine in Lakewood before their untimely closure 2 years ago, which I can never understand corporate's decision to do so as their definition of underperforming clearly differs from mine. I came again this year for National Fish Taco Day, where Rubio's was offering their Original Fish Tacos, normally $4.99, for just 99 cents, so definitely a steal of a deal in this economic era. This time, it was a limit of two per rewards member, and a purchase had to be made to qualify for the $8 off with purchase of two fish tacos. I intended for the fish tacos to be a mid-afternoon snack, so I wasn't looking for a full meal. So instead of ordering a side or some other taco to go with my two Original Fish Tacos, I decided a small cup of avocado crema would do the trick. At only a half dollar, it was enough to bring my grand total to less than $3. How about that for savings?! But as impressive as these savings were, the fish tacos were not. I guess I really did get what I paid for here. In my online order, I requested extra salsa, cabbage, and lime crema, all of which would not incur an additional charge. I also asked to swap out the corn tortilla for a flour tortilla. They got the tortilla part right at least, but it felt like they went the opposite way for the extras. Like I didn't get nearly as much salsa, cabbage, and lime crema as I wanted, and I had to use the entire cup of avocado crema to give the fish tacos the flavor I desired. I was hoping to use the avocado crema sauce for my eventual dinner that night, but that unfortunately was not the case. And the fish itself felt so much smaller than before! I remember they'd use a big piece of Wild Alaska Pollock for their tacos, but this time, it felt miniscule! And that was for *both* tacos! At least they gave me a fork so I could keep my hands clean for the most part, but that fork would have been much more useful had I actually gotten extra of the extras that I asked for. Luckily, the tacos themselves tasted good that I'm not downgrading my rating to two stars. However, I can't imagine paying $10 for those two tacos again, especially if I have to drive much further to do so. Taco Nazo is much closer, and their fish tacos are indubitably superior while being 50 cents cheaper! Unless Rubio's decides to give out free fish tacos sometime later this year, I do not plan on trying another Rubio's fish taco until, at the earliest, next year's National Fish Taco Day. And even so, no guarantee I'd return to this location for that. I had gone on Saturday, but the promo would have worked the following day as well. I had other plans that following day, and I have no regrets on missing out on another pair of Rubio's fish tacos. Things are looking bleak for Rubio's now. They share a parking lot with Del Taco, and even though Del Taco is a dime a dozen, I think that Del Taco would be a better choice for tacos than this Rubio's.

    Langostino Lobster taco plate - seasonal favorite and tasty!
    Phil C.

    I've been to many other Rubio locations, and I'm sad that many have closed; fortunately, a couple are still close to me. I enjoy the food here, from tacos and burritos to the limited-time seasonal items. They've been consistent through the years, and this location has been my local spot lately. My go-to items are the original fish tacos, the grilled mahi-mahi, the grilled shrimp, and the salmon. The burritos are great, too, with unique ingredients that work well together. They also give chips with the burrito orders. Don't sleep on the chicken and steak options, either. During Fall/Winter, they have langostino lobster tacos and burritos, but I wish they could add a few more pieces of the langostino. It's still, however, one of my favorite seasonal items. The self-serve salsa bar has some tasty sauces, and when I want more heat, I grab the Diablo sauce bottle. So good! Beer, wine, and sangria are available, along with fountain and canned/bottled drinks! This location has a clean, spacious dining area with both indoor and outdoor seating. I've also been using the mobile app for discounts, rewards, and easy ordering. It helps when on the go! The prices have been increasing, but are still reasonable, and the food quality and service are consistent.

    Fish & Chips (2 pc). $8.00
    Big J.

    For $8.00. You can only expect so much. And this was worth it The pieces were thin but far from lacking flavor or freshness . French fries were crispy and well seasoned

    Left: california burrito. Right: beer-battered fish burrito
    Kelly N.

    Better than I remembered. In the 2000s, I generally preferred Baja Fresh or El Pollo Loco, but I came back with a giftcard and was pleased. Many choices; good chips and salsas. My boyfriend enjoyed the fried fish burrito, and I enjoyed the California burrito (of course, nothing can compare to getting one in SD). Friendly staff, enough parking in this plaza with Daiso as well. Clean and colorful restaurant. Overall, not bad.

    Original fish burrito
    Will M.

    I've been patronizing this location of Rubios for at least 5-7 years. Customer service is great, salsa bar is great, mango iced tea is great. Cleanliness of the restaurant is great. However, the value for the price? Not bad on Tues.....but it seems there may be extra batter on those fish tacos... Anyway had an original fish burrito yesterday $12.99 + mango iced tea.... $18 The size of the fish burrito was ridiculous (small) and adding tortilla chips to the plate makes ZERO difference. What a rip. There are much better places to get a fish burrito where u can actually see/find the fish in the burrito....again....NOT A GOOD VALUE BY ANY MEASURE

    No impossible Protein
    Robert T.

    I ordered the impossible protein burrito especial to go. The order came out in a bag picked it up and drive off. Come to find that the impossible protein burrito especial was not especial at all. I did not see any protein just a lot of rice and black beans. No wonder a lot of Rubio's are being closed right now. This restaurant was my go to for quick meals, but I guess it's not anymore. I hope management check this out and do some corrections..

    Citrus Rice, beans with cheese

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    Never disappoints Shrimp tacos were delish. Food was ready and very tasty. Thank you

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    Great customer service and always get my meals right ! This is my favorite Rubios location (:

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