Rubio's Coastal Grill

One of our favorite places to eat.

Our server Nessie is absolutely wonderful. You walk in the door. You get a hello and a smile. When she brings you your food, you get a hello and a smile. And she never forgets to tell you goodbye and have a great day. It's our favorite Rubio's

The gourmet tacos and street corn are both excellent — full of flavor and great ingredients. They also offer a good selection of house-made drinks like lemonade and brewed teas, which are all really refreshing. The staff is generally friendly and welcoming. My only wish is that it were a full sit-down restaurant instead of self-serve, because the quality of the food really deserves a more polished dining experience.

Highly recommended!

I recently visited Rubio’s Coastal Grill, drawn in by their promise of fresh, coastal-inspired flavors and a healthier take on fast-casual Mexican cuisine. While the overall experience had its highlights, there were a few areas that left something to be desired.

Ambiance & Cleanliness:
The restaurant was clean and well-maintained, with a relaxed, beachy vibe that matched the “coastal” theme. The décor is casual yet inviting, and the staff at the counter were friendly and attentive. My order was taken quickly and efficiently, and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time.

Food Quality & Flavor:
I ordered the Coastal Trio, which included a grilled wild Mahi Mahi taco, a shrimp taco, and a classic fish taco, along with a side of chips and salsa. The flavors were undeniably fresh—the grilled seafood was nicely seasoned, and the tortillas had that soft, authentic feel you look for in a good taco joint. The accompanying chipotle sauce and salsa were well-balanced, adding just enough heat and zest.

Portion Size:
The biggest downside to my visit was the portion size. The tacos, though flavorful, were quite small. Even with the trio, I didn’t feel fully satisfied. For a restaurant that markets itself as a filling lunch or dinner spot, the amount of food didn’t quite live up to expectations, especially considering the price point. The chips were also a smaller portion than I’ve come to expect from similar fast-casual chains.

Price vs. Value:
This is where Rubio’s slightly missed the mark. While the quality of ingredients was commendable—and I understand the cost of sustainably sourced seafood is higher—I still felt that the portion-to-price ratio was a little off. It’s not overpriced for what it is, but it’s not exactly a great value either if you’re going in hungry.

Final Thoughts:
Overall, Rubio’s Coastal Grill delivers on flavor and freshness, with a menu that feels lighter and more health-conscious than typical fast food. However, if you’re looking for a hearty meal or something to really fill you up, you might leave wanting more. It’s a great spot for a light lunch or a quick bite, but I’d recommend ordering an extra side or entrée if you’ve got an appetite.

Excellent sea food, the only regular thing is they make a lot of rice and very few 5 shrimp

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went to order food today and unfortunately, I think my order was input incorrectly or misunderstood. Regardless Richard, I believe he’s newer at this location completely had top-notch customer service. After I waited quite a bit for my food and he realized an item was missing he quickly hopped on it and The item that was missing was cooked up super quick, and he was gracious and covered it at no charge just for the inconvenience. Great customer service, nice guy and would recommend in the future

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent impossible beef burrito. Worth the stop for a quick luch.

Vegetarian options: Impossible beef burrito. Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

tabels dirty!! Floor dirty!! Noticed after placing order. Poor managment!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Two Original Fish Tacos

I still can't believe this place filed for BK! Still great food!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

Great classic fish taco. I also enjoyed the non carbonated juice flavor with mango. A little pricy but worth it to me.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Two Original Fish Tacos

Honestly this is the ONLY temecula Rubio’s location I will go to. My order is perfect every time. The employees and management know what they are doing. I have been coming here for probably 3 years. It is no question that if we are going to Rubio’s it is this location. If this location is closed, then no Rubio’s for that day. I REFUSE to go to the Yenz location. That’s a story for another time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Classic Shrimp Burrito, Salsa Bar, Two Original Fish Tacos, Fish Taco Especial, California Bowl, Shrimp Tacos, Burrito

Vegetarian options! Yummy California bowl w vegemeat.
Great fresh salsa bar!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salsa Bar, Fish Taco Especial, California Bowl

We were about to order when we noticed one of the workers sweeping, then she touched our food without washing her hands beforehand. She also was very dismissive when we confronted her about it

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Service was impeccable! Food was fresh and flavorful. Bathroom was clean.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: California Bowl