It's not exactly real Mexican food but is more Mexican American. The food is fresh and meat is cooked well. I love that the menu is straightforward and you can get a bunch of small things. The birria was tasty and perfect with the cheese. The consumme was flavorful and beefy. The minus star is for the cleanliness. The tables were sticky. The bathroom needed upkeep. It's a bad idea to keep an open kitchen where diners can see how dirty it is. I understand that the cooks are busy and the operation is lean, but the dirty restaurant is a turn off. read more

Taco Tuesday is awesome! I basically tried one of everything off the taco Tuesday menu and was filled by the end of dinner. I also appreciate the many beverage options in the fridge, lots of non alcoholic options. Friendly service! Everything is so uniquely flavorful. Don't forget to get salsa and lime behind the register area, you're gonna need it! Restaurant is brightly colored and fun to be in. Upbeat music playing and the outdoor seating area in the back is nice too [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

Good late night taco run! Very interesting restaurant set up, they have a nice dinning room and a full bar in the patio. We decide to sit at the bar and ordered a few their most popular tacos with beer on tap. The condiment bar has different types of fresh made salsa, and let me say, when they say spicy, they mean it! read more

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Grubbys is pretty much a staple in carlsbad village... they have recently remodeled and the vibe is pretty chill. Love the outdoor patio in the back and the food is always fresh. They have a couple of TVs and good specials on game days. Worth a visit! read more

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BURRITO-CENTRIC SURF SHACK! It's a tradition for my family and I to visit Señor Grubby's after a trip to the Carlsbad village. We found some parking a couple blocks away and walked on over to Grubby's for a bite. I ordered my classic California burrito which is filled with carne asada, fries, etc. I was absolutely thrilled and enjoyed my main course. Unfortunately, there was a few major errors during this trip. First, my Mom's order was completely wrong. The young lady at the front took her order and it went through one ear and out the other. My Mom was disappointed, so this put a damper on the experience. Additionally, I ordered a vegan chorizo taco on the side to sample their new menu items. We didn't like the mushy texture of the "soyrizo" nor the flavor. It was a misfire and I wouldn't recommend it. Tortillas are not made in-house and salsa was a little mid. The ambiance was very chill inside, whereas the outdoor patio (which comes equipped with a bar) was loud and full of kids running around. We much prefer eating indoors, I personally love the music inside Grubby's and seeing the Padres representation. Imagine rocking out, listening to Harry Styles, and vibing to spacey tunes while eating a burrito. LOVE IT! The surf shack floors and decor honor the relaxed nature of Carlsbad. Overall, I love this place, I really hope they work out the kinks. read more

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Señor Grubby's is exactly the kind of laid-back beach spot you hope to find when you're in Carlsbad. The atmosphere is fun, casual, and perfectly coastal--one of those places where you can relax, grab a drink, and settle in for some great food. The standout for me was the pico de gallo. It tasted incredibly fresh--bright, flavorful, and clearly made with quality ingredients. It added the perfect punch to everything we ordered. Between the vibrant beachy vibe, friendly service, and fresh flavors, Señor Grubby's is an easy stop if you're in the area and craving great Mexican food in a fun setting. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when visiting Carlsbad. read more

Señor Grubby's - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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My friend and I went on a beach stroll and grabbed a bite to eat here. We both got vegan tacos, and they were delicious. They also have fresh pickled carrots that were so tasty. We loved the Soyrizo tacos, Nopales tacos, and French fries. The staff got our food out right away. Our table was a bit sticky, unfortunately, but the food was good, and I like how the shop is decorated. read more

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Excellent, Wonderful, Fantastic food!!! And I have to say their Gringo Cheese Dip and chips were a fantastic way to start the meal! Best cheese dip i EVER tasted!!!! Tacos were absolutely wonderful and the Tacqitos are the BEST anywhere!!!! Huge and full of flavor. They also have a salsa bar and don't forget the Authentic, true Margaritas. Wow and yum! Can't wait ti return. read more

It been a while since I've been here..... they were celebrating 30 yrs in business... music... giveaways... lot's of people.. the burritos are extra large .... Cook staff are very efficient... Margaritas are just okay...... Some parking in back... read more

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I regret that I waited so long to try this place, it's been in the village so long you can't deny it's popular for a reason! There is a lot of seating inside and even a whole bar in the back, so it's a great place to hangout on a Friday night. I had their steak and shrimp diablo burrito and MAN it was GOOD. It was so huge I had enough to make it for two meals. Love the salsa bar, lots of places don't give you enough salsa so I appreciate that they let you get as much as you need. Not to mention every salsa type was so good. Just writing about it makes me wanna go there right now! My husband tried their Carne Asada tacos and enjoyed them, though the size of the tacos wasn't as big as a few other places we've been to. But the Spanish rice and beans on the side were really good. Overall, probably not my go-to place for tacos, but definitely for burritos! read more

Alright, came here to check out what the buzz was about and was not disappointed. Super cool vibe. Easy to read menu. Plenty of seating and the bar is in the back. Service was friendly and easy. We ordered the ceviche, 3 street tacos plate which comes with rice and beans which hit the spot. Def want to come back during a padre game cause they got specials for game events cause they got bacon wrapped hotdogs that I wanna try out. read more

Señor Grubby's - Ceviche (Shrimp) - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Senor Grubby has never be really disappointing but today it was totally awesome :) 4 people at the bar, including my 76 years old mom, had a blast with street tacos. A Huge plus for the shrimp a la diabla taco, mine was perfectly seasoned and very tasteful... My old mom has a blast with the Nopale and grilled fish tacos. I like to seat outside at the bar, there is always a good vibe, great staff, friendly patrons and perfect "beach" vibe even though you can't see the ocean, you feel it! Senor Grubby offers a lot of specials no matter within or outside happy hours. Great place for a quick grub and a good skinny margarita. Make sure you check the salsa bar! read more

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Señor Grubby's never disappoints! We make it a stop every time we are in Carlsbad. It was a beautiful sunny Carlsbad day, so the four of us (two couples) sat out back on the patio. We guys opted for the Padres game day special. Bacon wrapped hot dogs stuffed into a pretzel bun. $12 for two. We ordered two and split each one in half so we could both try a half. Padre's Dog: Machado Topped with shrimp Diabla, chipotle cream, and Pico de Gallo. This dog was fantastic! The shrimp were plentiful and spicy! Perfectly grilled. The chipotle sauce was so good. The bacon wrapped dog was a biggie and delicious. Padre's Dog: El Niño Topped with chorizo, cilantro, onion, and cheese. Another fat dog wrapped in bacon. It was covered with chorizo and it, too, was excellent. The wives had Grubby's Famous Street Tacos Served on fresh corn tortillas They chose carnitas. The three tacos were about three bites each. The perfect size for a snack. They each enjoyed one and I devoured the last one. Excellent carnitas. Excellent taco. Service as usual at Grubby's was outstanding at the bar on the patio. Get your gtub on at Grubby's! read more

Great food no fuss easy peasy! Went back another day as well! Burritos just as good! Go you won't regret it read more

Señor Grubby's - Amazing torta! - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We always make a stop at Senior Grubby's when we're in Carlsbad for vacation. We like the authentic Mexican street food. They have good margaritas, good salsa, and I like their hand pressed corn tortillas. I almost always get their street fish tacos. They use Mahi Mahi and you can get them fried or grilled. I also enjoy their fish burrito, it comes with grilled or beer battered Tilapia and a chipotle cream sauce. I've had the Shrimp Diablo burrito too, it's good if you can handle the spice! We love sitting outside on the back patio. They usually have a game on. Grubby's is casual, great service, and great food! read more

Señor Grubby's - Street Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Awesome little spot just off the beach in Carlsbad, back deck has a chill vibe and the burritos,...good Lord,...the burritos. I'm not an every day burrito guy, and I am from 'back East' so my burrito radar may be questioned but, the shrimp Diablo was the best burrito of my life. If I could, I would probably have it every day of my life. They were a little backed up at the bar so service, while very friendly , was a little slow. This place is great ! read more

Señor Grubby's - Birria Taco, fam had it, top shelf. - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

An amazing surprise , I swung by the other day and the lady at the front was nice. Our food was our pretty quickly and we got some salsas from the salsa bar, the green spicy one was bomb. The restaurant had a beachy vibe and it was nice. We got it to go and it was a huge burrito. For the price and what was in it, it was a cool deal. The burritos themselves were amazing, I was surprised by how good they were. I had heard lots of good things and I'm happy to say they're delicious. The Carlsbad burrito was my favorite, I loved the adoba. This is a great spot right at the center of Carlsbad, it's definitely a must try spot. read more

Señor Grubby's - Carlsbad Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We wanted to eat lunch and came upon this place near at the Village. Ordered their nachos for my son. I'm glad she recommended the half size since that alone was big. My husband and I ordered their 3 taco meal with rice & beans. Everything tasted great. I only wish they added an extra tortilla per taco so it would have been easier to hold. I just ended up forking it. Fast service and a good meal for a reasonable price. read more

Salsa and guac are my least favorite in all of San Diego. The pico de gallo is almost all onion and a bit of cilantro, the tomato is almost just a wish. Guac is got something as a filler to make it cheap. I think people like this place because they are either cheap, drunk or have the "munchies". read more

Natalie and her catering team were THE BEST! Very easy to work with, thorough, and flexible. She has been doing this for years and it definitely shows. Grubby's was a HIT at our baby shower. I have been going to Grubby's for 15 years and it is hands down a MUST for the SD County Cali-Mex food scene. Spicy surf and turf burrito and all the brekkie burritos are my personal favorites, but you can't go wrong with anything (I have tried most of it). Great beer and overall vibes at the restaurant. VISIT TODAY for a meal or BOOK TODAY for catering! read more

We've walked by Señor Grubby's many times over the years while staying in Carlsbad and never walked in. Then we were craving Mexican food during our last stay and checked out Yelp for the best Mexican food in Carlsbad and Señor Grubby's came up with great ratings, so we checked it out! Wow! Super impressed with the quality of the food and cool vibe inside. While we ate our tacos and tortas, punk rock music played through their speakers. The salsa bar is also the best! read more

Punk Rock Sunday night with Sarah! This has become our go to on Sunday nights! Good food, great people and amazing tunes! Stop by if you can handle the coolness. read more

We came in here because we were hungry for tacos and we were not disappointed. Everything was so good, but the Star was actually the salsa! The restaurant was clean and the food came out pretty quickly! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area for some tacos!! read more

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Señor Grubby's is a great go-to for late-night eats. The burritos are huge, filling, and packed with flavor, and the menu has a lot of variety, including solid vegetarian options. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area has more of a bar-scene vibe with music playing, while the overall atmosphere stays super chill. The family bathrooms are clean and well-maintained, which is always appreciated. Service is quick and easy, making it a perfect spot when you want good food without a long wait. Definitely a reliable late-night option with something for everyone. read more

Since our arrival in San Diego I was looking forward to having an authentic California Burrito. My wife and I looked around and searched for a spot that looked promising and couldn't have made a better choice than Senor Grubby's. This place really blew us away, from the service to the atmosphere and most importantly the food. The Cali Burrito had amazing meat, well seasoned, tender and plentiful and the right amount of cilantro, pico, cheese, and most importantly fries. It didn't disappoint. We decided to sit out back at the bar which was nice, very casual and cozy. Also, the TJ hot dog sounded interesting so we had to give it a try. It also was delicious. read more

Señor Grubby's - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Amazing ambiance inside. It felt like a beach taco shack which was really cool. There was lots of seating available as well. The bartender outside was really sweet to us and we ordered margaritas with her. I ended up getting the shrimp tacos which didn't take too long coming out. The shrimp tasted so fresh and each bite was absolutely delicious. Amazing place and kind workers!! read more

Señor Grubby's - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This is a great stop on the way to the beach from the village. Ordered a taco plate- 3 street tacos and a side for a pretty high price point of $17. The grilled fish and shrimp were great, but the pork missed the flavor mark for me. Also 3 tacos is a hefty serving size for one but does make it hard to split. The rice and beans as a side was also good, and they added pineapple slices as well. My to-go order came with a fork and napkins which is always appreciated because I headed down to the beach to catch the sunset. Casual, beach service, a bit laid back but was quick around early dinner time on a Wednesday. Because of the price point this might be a once in awhile stop! read more

I never do this, BUT... This is genuinely the best beach food that I have ever had. Very fairly priced, very good flavor, and very good service! I will definitely be coming here again. read more

Been coming to Grubbys for nearly 15 years... this place has really stepped it up .. food is great, large menu.. prices are truly fair for the current times, thumbs up to JJ ! Great staff read more

Went here and they didn't have enough labor to cover the Bartenders lunch. I know what you're saying. "Nemo, you don't need a Mai Thai and 2 shots of well tequila at noon" and to that I retort that you don't know a thing about a god damn thing and you don't tell me what I need! Out of principle, I sat out and watched 4 separate patrons arrive at the bar to order whatever the hell they wanted to in a free country. I used to frequent this joint in high school and the Oceanside location still has great food. This is not the fault of the bartender either. This is a direct message to management that if you can't afford to keep a second daytime bartender you need to buckle up and make a couple drinks for thirty minutes of your life. read more

We had a great breakfast here the other day. The breakfast burritos are excellent. Highly recommended.

I like the free salsa bar. Birria fajita bowl was okay... jokes on me for getting a Birria fajita bowl. I like the torta. Super cheap. read more

Señor Grubby's - All the salsas from the bar - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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They really need to have more than one tender during happy hour. I felt so bad for the girl there but hey who knows, maybe someone called out. We went there for happy hour and it's not that bad. Gotta beer and a skinny margarita for under $20 and I appreciate that read more

Señor Grubby's - Mexican Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Came here because we were craving tacos. The location is close to the water so after a beach day in Carlsbad or just to watch some sports. You can't miss the building as it has a huge mural on the side of the building. You're greeted by the colorful decor and TV's displayed with the sport games of the night. There's open seating after you order indoor or outdoor. They have certain beers on tap and a good selection of tacos. The 3 tacos with sides is about $4.75 a taco. I think I would prefer another taco instead of the sides lol. The seafood was fresh. Other than ordering food we never saw the servers. It seemed more of a service yourself vibe. If you're not into sports it can be loud and wild at times with people cheering overly loud. Who can blame them with the beer on tap and decent drink menu. read more

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Food is GREAT! Staff is super nice! Ambiance is really cool..... Great Local place to hang out! Check out their Happy Hour and Taco Tuesdays!!!! read more

My husband has been telling me about this place for a while now. So I'm glad we remembered to try it for dinner before going over to NVA to see a show. Ordered just a couple of burritos: machaca and a shrimp diablo. Pretty expensive for two burritos. But at least when they came, they were well prepared, tasty and large. My shrimp burrito had nice size shrimp that were not overcooked, a lot of shredded cabbage and a delicious sauce. My husband's machaca was also very good with shredded beef,eggs, peppers and onions. The salsas were all very interesting each one with a unique flavor profile. I liked the vibe of this casual bar. They have both inside and outside seating and plenty of tvs tuned the Padres. It'll be on our come back list when we drive back to Carlsbad to catch some theater. read more

I've been to Senor Grubby's a few times for tacos and I'm glad we have a place like this in the Carlsbad Village. If you're looking for fish tacos with a great taco toppings bar; head to Senor Grubby's. The best thing about this spot is the location; it's a few blocks from the ocean. The key to the most amazing day? Grab some tacos, some guacamole for take out, and walk the few blocks down to the beach...especially around sunset. Watching the sunset at the beach while eating a few Grubby's tacos is like peak life. There's also a bar and the vibe seems cool, although I haven't really dined in too often here. The only drawback? The beach location prices. read more

Senor Grubby's catered my son's wedding reception. They were professional, on time, and prepared... and the food was amazing. Their customer service was outstanding, and they definitely went above and beyond. I highly recommend them! read more

Quick notes: food is always on point. Been coming here for quite a few years for the diabla shrimp tacos alone! Service is friendly and casual. Clean and a ton of seating. You can bring the fam or grab seats at the bar or bring pups and sit in the back patio. Shrimp Diabla, garlic shrimp, and Baja fish tacos are my faves. The Oceanside burritos is the hubby's favorite. read more

Super disappointed with my meal at Senor Grubby's today. I've been twice before and always enjoyed my food, but it's been a few years so maybe things have changed. I had three of the blandest tacos I think I've ever had. I ordered the garlic shrimp (which had absolutely no garlic or seasoning), grilled mahi mahi (which was completely plain and had no flavor), and pollo asado. I was hopeful that the pollo asado would at least be decent since it looks seasoned, but it hardly had any flavor at all. The guacamole was kind of watery and was almost the consistency of avocado salsa. It seems like they add water to it to stretch it out. I might have given 3 stars because my husband thought his burrito was OK, but we paid $50 with tip for a mostly less than mediocre meal. read more