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Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill

5620 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-804-9404
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Ranked #25 of 155 restaurants in Carlsbad
Price range: $5 - $10
Cuisines: Mexican, Seafood, Californian, Healthy
Good for: Families with children
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Good for: Families with children
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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45 reviews 45 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

When we walked in, we thought it would be "higher end" fast food. But it was so much better than that. The ingredients were very, very fresh and the meals were great. We don't live in Southern California where this chain appears to be based, but if we did, we would frequent Rubio's.

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Houston, Texas
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45 reviews 45 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I like this place, the food is fresh, and the people are friendly. We have dined here many times, and also ordered take-away. Quality is very consistent, and the beer is cold.

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San Antonio, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Rubios is great and a flavor you can't get anywhere else! A must do when you are in the San Diego area. Fish tacos of course are the staple, but everything is great. Add a Stone Ale and you have a true local's meal!

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Redondo Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

Best Fish Tacos, Awesome Beer battered fish burritos, and yummy lobster salad with the white chipotle sauce. So good!

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See 2 more reviews by Jebrass for Carlsbad
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

If you are looking for a good fish taco, this is your place. The rest of their menu is great, too, but they have a great fish taco sauce that makes it my favorite chain in So. Cal.

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See 4 more reviews by Katie E for Carlsbad
cinci
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39 reviews 39 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

I have only tried the burrito. The burrito has variety inside it and is filling. The ingredients, chips, salsa are fresh.

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Carlsbad, California
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11 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2012

Interesting take on Ensenada style fish tacos. I like a little less cabbage and more lime on the tacos when i get mine.

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

The tacos are very good. Either chicken or fish tacos. We were at Legoland and we needed a good restaurant. Thought it was really a restaurant with service, but when we got there, it was a self service restaurant , but serving quality restaurant food. It was so good, we ending up going 3 times out of our 7 days... More

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carlsbad
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71 reviews 71 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

I converted a friend from Washington state to fish tacos. He thought I was insane. Now he eats more of them than me. Rubio's is consistently great food and great service.

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Eagan, MN
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

We ate here twice on our trip to CA (my first fish tacos ever!) and it was really good. We had fish tacos and the chips and guac - highly reccommend.

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