Rubio's Coastal Grill Santee

45692 ( 627 reviews )
Checking... 10:30 AM - 09:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
130 Town Center Pkwy Suite D, Santee, CA 92071, United States
+1 619-562-1275

Rubio's Coastal Grill Santee is a gem for those craving fresh and flavorful Mexican cuisine. Located conveniently at 130 Town Center Pkwy, this eatery excels in coastal-inspired dishes, with rave reviews highlighting their Original Fish Tacos and the Coastal Trio. Customers, like Holly Kelley, express a deep love for the fish tacos, showcasing the eatery's strong seafood offerings.

Families, such as Kat Chatzigeorgiou's, appreciate the clean environment and friendly staff, making it a great spot for both casual lunches and family outings. Notably, the Mahi burrito has received glowing feedback, with diners praising its freshness and generous portions. The tacos and burritos are consistently noted for their flavorful fillings and quality ingredients, earning recurring visits from loyal patrons.

Though some customers mention that prices have risen and portions have shrunk over the years—Tom Tulloch's sentiment resonates among regulars—the overall dining experience remains positive. The fast service and easy-to-understand menu add to its appeal, but be prepared for busy times that might necessitate extra parking effort. Overall, Rubio's Coastal Grill Santee continues to be a beloved spot serving delicious food that keeps guests coming back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • No-contact delivery
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Fast service
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Comfort food
    • Food
    • Happy-hour drinks
    • Happy-hour food
    • Healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Counter service
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Tourists
    • University students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Rubio's Coastal Grill Santee

Tom Tulloch
Jun 19,2025
I've been going to Rubio's for years. The only thing that I can say is the burritos have gotten smaller and the prices have gotten bigger. But the food is good. And there's one thing I could never understand they don't have big sliced up hot carrots, like other taco shops.
Holly Kelley
May 22,2025
Love the Original Fish Tacos! Never want to see this place close down!
kat Chatzigeorgiou
May 7,2025
My husband and daughter, 1 yr old, enjoyed lunch here. Place was clean. Food smelled great. We had the coastal trio (I highly recommend ) and Mahi burrito also Fantastic. Staff was very friendly and even played a little with our daughter as we cashed out. Very fresh taste and the price was spot on. We are so fully and happy. Keep up the great work! Also, I really love how clean the high chairs were!!! Thank you! Sorry no photo, we were so hungry lol good news is nothing was left!!
Brianna Laniawe
Apr 27,2025
Pros: * Friendly Staff * Easy to understand Menu * Fast service Cons: * Price to sub items seems high; 2 for Cauliflower rice instead of Cilantro lime Extra: * Gets Busy * Might need to park far away
Haylee Jane Monteiro
Apr 18,2025
Really fresh tacos and burritos! And very flavorful as well. Only reason I came here was because I had a 10 off coupon from a couple years ago and very glad I did. Got the Taco Trio - 2 grilled chicken and 1 steak taco with guacamole and cilantro/ onion. Didn't want the cheese and salsa and all of that. Chicken was perfectly cooked and so was the Steak. Quite a good loaded amount of meat on the tacos, and a generous amount of guacamole as well. Added some mild and spicy salsa and it was beautiful. Salsa was definitely needed because it tasted a little plain on its own. Definitely like the Chicken Tacos more. Corn tortillas were also really fresh. Husband got the Burrito Especial with Steak Cauliflower Rice. I tried it and it was amazing! So so so flavorful! Very generous amount of cauliflower rice inside as well. No salsa or any sauce needed here at all. Everything was so good on its own. Friend also got a taco trio with the shrimp and mahi mahi version. He also enjoyed and finished it all up real quick!
Danny Morgan
Apr 6,2025
I made a mistake in how I asked for my order and ended up ordering burritos with contents that I did not want on the burrito. Daniela helped me get the order correct and fix the mistake I had made myself. Very amazing staff all around as the cooks were also quick and courteous. Thank you so much for such an amazing experience along with the delicious food!
Jessica Poggione
Apr 5,2025
Nathan at this Rubios gave some of the best customer service we have received in a long time! He made my husband feel welcome by talking about classic cars. What a great employee!!!! Definitely made our lunch experience awesome!
Nicole Orduño
Mar 28,2025
Called in a catering order for a last minute office luncheon & Manager, Jose, was able to accommodate my request within an hour! Food tasted great & was very fresh. This location is always clean & employees are friendly. Really hoping this location stays around for a long time - Highly Recommend!

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