Rubio's Coastal Grill

Rubio's is always amazing. Very taco shop like, not greatest atmosphere for gorgeous sitting but great if you are expecting a taco shop! Kid-friendliness: Outdoor seating is good for kids and indoor isn't bad, either. Not a ton of seating indoors but I've taken my family here a couple times.

like every other Rubios. good fish tacos. I liked the outdoor dining area

Stopped by on my way through the area last Sunday evening for something to eat (not my choice but a guests choice). Opted for the three street beef taco combo (I know, it's a fish place but I never liked Rubios breading/salsa mix, weird aftertaste). The place looked pretty run down, odd distribution of tables and space. The employees looked bored and unenthusiastic. The restaurant was empty other than some teens screaming and cursing in a corner. We placed our orders and waited for our food. Salsa bar was not clean, even though thr place was relatively empty and there were at least 3 employees plus on in the back cooking. I almost fell over laughing when our food arrived. We order a regular shrimp burrito, my 3 taco platter and 3 drinks for $32 and change with tip. The guest said the burrito was good. My platter was a joke. The tortillas were over cooked and hard. There must have been at most 2 spoonfuls of meat (and I'm being generous) on the tortillas, a 2-3 ounce serving of beans and maybe 8-10 Tortilla chips. The tacos were pretty much inedible but I was hungry. I've never been a fan of Rubios, this confirms the reason why I never visit and of their locations. Bad food, tiny portions, overinflated prices, and mediocre atmosphere /employees. Save yourself the trip and find another place to eat fish or any other kind of taco, etc.

I ordered 3 items to go and all three came out wrong. Ordered kids chicken taquitos and got a chicken taco on a corn tortilla. Asked for no beans on one burrito and no cream sauce on the other and neither came out right. While I was waiting I heard people at the other tables murmuring about their food coming out wrong. I always have a much better experience with the Del Mar Heights location.

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