I don't know how many are familiar with it, but I've enjoyed them for years. They're known for Baja-style fish tacos, which are breaded and deep fried. They started off in the San Diego area and branched out across the west coast.
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My first time was coming back home from a business trip in San Diego, and they seemed convenient at San Diego Airport. I didn't think it was very good, but I gave it a chance later, especially with a location close to work and went back a lot. I think back then a fish taco was $1.50 at most locations, but I would typically get a 3-taco plate with chips and a beverage for maybe $4.50. I also liked that they typically had soda water for free at their fountains, and lots of salsa as well as lemons, limes, and pickled jalapenos with carrots. And the typical $1 Tuesday special, although that price kept on creeping up throughout the years. But there was one that opened near home and I spent a lot of quality time there with the family with their Tuesday specials. Also when I took a contract job and I was living part time away from home, there was also one in town.
The one near me closed around the time COVID-19 hit, and I think they filed for bankruptcy then. They announced more closures a few days ago, including the last remaining locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Rubio's files for bankruptcy days after closing more than a dozen restaurants in San Diego
The San Diego-born chain is seeking Chapter 11 protection as a precursor to selling the business but current outlets will remain open, says Rubio's
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My first time was coming back home from a business trip in San Diego, and they seemed convenient at San Diego Airport. I didn't think it was very good, but I gave it a chance later, especially with a location close to work and went back a lot. I think back then a fish taco was $1.50 at most locations, but I would typically get a 3-taco plate with chips and a beverage for maybe $4.50. I also liked that they typically had soda water for free at their fountains, and lots of salsa as well as lemons, limes, and pickled jalapenos with carrots. And the typical $1 Tuesday special, although that price kept on creeping up throughout the years. But there was one that opened near home and I spent a lot of quality time there with the family with their Tuesday specials. Also when I took a contract job and I was living part time away from home, there was also one in town.
The one near me closed around the time COVID-19 hit, and I think they filed for bankruptcy then. They announced more closures a few days ago, including the last remaining locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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