Rubio's

3 ratings
$ • Fast Food Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

Safety Rating
2 ratings

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555 Broadway Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910

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Celiac

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NOT CELIAC FRIENDLY - SAFETY ISSUES It's 11:10 of Saturday November 23, 2019. I just finished a long conversation with the customer service representative of Rubio's and they confirmed that they don't provide any gluten free finished dishes. Cross contamination can't be avoided caused the way they manage food and cook food. In particular: RICE is FRIED in the same FRIER of the battered fish. It is absolutely a dangerous process as it contaminate a food that is gluten free and ADD gluten to it.

Don't trust managers that will confirm you they will do the best do avoid cross contamination, it is beyond what really they can do.

NOT CELIAC FRIENDLY

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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The food is fantastic and there are a lot of choices. You just have to hound the staff to make sure they change gloves and wipe the surface before preparing. They are clearly not trained, but if you are kind (and don't go during the lunch rush) most of them realize it's really not a big task and are accommodating.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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The Rubio's staff seemed to know nothing about Celiac or gluten. I had already visited their website so I knew what I could have. Ask about the rice to make sure. Food tasted alright. Disappointed at lack of training. Hoping I didn't get anything cross-contaminated. Final word: do your research ahead of time but use caution. Random side-note: their salsa is yummy but chips are deep fried. I brought my own chips: it was a win!

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Allergen List
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Fast Food
  • Lunch
  • Mexican
  • Takeout

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Celiac

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NOT SAFE! Avoid this place. They have no idea what is gluten. They fry their rice on the same frier with battered fish.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

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I ate the rice here, which other reviews say is contaminated, and felt fine until 26 hours later (celiac). Unclear if I got sick from this or something else.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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Never had any issues with corn or keto tacos or bowls as long as you stat away from anything fried.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Hashimoto's

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Their tacos are made on corn tortillas and are extremely delicious. BUT I don’t think their chips are!!! I got very sick after eating here of lunch one day so be careful!

Other than that the tacos are absolutely delicious and would eat here again.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Celiac

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Eat there every couple weeks I usually get the shrimp trio and swap out the flour tortilla I generally have good luck maybe one out of 10 times something will not settle with me but it's probably just from the griddle not getting the cleaning requested

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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