Rubio's Coastal Grill

Love the food and the staff. The staff are always smiling and happy in a very genuine way. I feel it shows how good the management is. You can also see the employees get to have lunch breaks too which shows the healthy way the staff is treated. The drink options here are way better than most restaurants with frescas AND teas. Not just sweet tea. The food itself is also awesome and fresh everytime. They actually serve way more than you'd expect but there are always deals to choose from and a wide variety of options. The toppings bar is also help yourself and very good in variety. Lastly the structure is amazing! As soon as you step on you're not overwhelmed. There is a side bar that guides you to make your order and you're not confused at all where to go. There is even a bench at the front of the order bar which is so kind for kids, pregnant people, elderly people, sick/disabled people and others who might need it! (Or even your bag lol) The bathroom is also held to a very high standard and even better than target. I feel clean going in and out! All good.

Really good salads, tacos & Tex-mex meals. Seem to be making nod to sustainability as they promote sustainable seafood in their fish tacos. Vegan options are hard to find, but available if you ask. To-go orders in biodegradable containers but with plastic containers for salsas, plastic bag and lids and straws also plastic. I asked staff if the plastic was bio-plastic or biodegradable & they said they didn’t think so. There’s also nothing written on the bag about it being compostable. Food for here is on reusable plates and bottle pecan drinks are available (easily recyclable). Waste area mixes the leftover food, plastics and paper cups and napkins so maybe it is all compostable. The Burrito especial with grilled veggies was delicious, fresh and tasty. It came with tortilla chips. I like that you can choose your own salsas and toppings (for here just put it straight on your plate to reduce waste).

Surprisingly good. I've never eaten at a Rubio's before, but after visiting - I left impressed, and have a craving for delicious fish tacos. The restaurant is clean and comfortable, and the food is good. Only thing keep me from going a full 5 stars, is that all lunch specials should come with rice and beans. two tacos and a drink for 6.99 is a good deal, but lacking in completeness for a lunch combo.