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Rubio's

2604 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-434-6298
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Ranked #30 of 149 restaurants in Carlsbad
Price range: INR273 - INR547
Cuisines: Mexican, Seafood, Californian, Healthy
Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Takeout
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Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Takeout
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San Diego, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Fresh food, nice atmosphere, great service and prices. Good place to take a family without breaking the bank.

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See 2 more reviews by WeLuvARoadTrip for Carlsbad
California City, California
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52 reviews 52 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We have been going to Rubio's in Carlsbad for years. A few months ago, we made our usual trip and the food was just not the same. Something had changed and the taste was just not there. We stopped going for a while and then stopped in last week when friends were visiting from out of town and they wanted... More

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San Diego Area
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35 reviews 35 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Rubio's has revised the way they prepare their food, and it is a great improvement! The fish tacos are delightful and crisp, unlike recent times when they were not always so. New menu items pop up every time I go, so it's fun to try the new offerings. Taco Tuesday, after 230pm, is an especially good value.

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Brampton, Canada
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43 reviews 43 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Everytime I come to California, I HAVE to make a rubio's visit. The first time I tried Rubio's was a few years ago and tried fish and shrimp tacos and I absolutely loved it! It's never a successful California trip without making a rubio's round.

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28 reviews 28 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013 via mobile

Fish chicken and steak. Good chips and salsa. Good nachos which is what I had. Myself, I am not a fish person, but my husband loves it here.

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San Marcos, California
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12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

A place to sink your teeth into fish tacos. They also have other items of the fish sort, and beef and chicken for those who don't eat seafood. Beer is always fresh and cold and the salsa is good.

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Carlsbad, California
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13 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Their street tacos are exceptional. Their tortilla soup is very good too. My husband and I go here when we are in a hurry, but we do not want to sacrifice taste or quality. They are like McDonalds. No matter what Rubio's you go to, you get consistent, excellent fast food for a good price.

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Phoenix, Arizona
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58 reviews 58 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

This was our first time having fish tacos. We really didn't know what we had been missing. We were at the beach and my wife went and picked some up and we gobbled them up. I loved the fish and the combination of raw cabbage and the soft tortilla with the the fried fish. We had the chipotle sauce on... More

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Vista PA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

My family and I had dinner at Rubio's Carlsbad on Thursday, 30 August. We arrived about 1830 and ordered a child's meal, a Tiliapia Taco special, and another regular fish taco. When I picked up my order, I noticed the Taco was missing so went back to the counter and spoke with, I believe, the Manager. He apologized and told... More

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Ottawa Canada
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012 via mobile

My husband is not a fan of fish and he loved it. We even returned the next day. As many reviewers have stated, this is a chain restaurant but it is good food. Not fancy but certainly not in the same category as burger joints. Salsa bar was lovely and food was freshly made and delicious! I even had a... More

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