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Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town, San Diego, CA

Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town

4.6
4.6
1729 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Rockin' Baja is a full service and fun Mexican-Seafood restaurant that offers uniquely prepared Baja style seafood presented in rustic steel buckets. We created a diverse menu filled with exceptionally great, finger lickin’ good fun food delivered fresh to your table daily. Kick back, drink an ice cold beer or margarita, enjoy a shot of tequila and experience all the good times that are Rockin’ Baja.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 260-0305
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We will take your guests on a trip south of the border without even having to leave San Diego. We have locations in Gaslamp, Old Town, Oceanside and Newport beach. We offer fully catered meeting spaces -Private and Semi Private.
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us today to help plan your next event and allow us the opportunity to take your guests on a trip south of the border without even having to leave San Diego. Please email or call to check availability or ask questions
  • Private party contact
    Dee Dee DiRienzo: (619) 269-0444
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Town
  • Cross Street
    Congress
  • Parking Details
    Nearby Street Parking and Public lots too
  • Public Transit
    Old Town Transit Center * San Diego Bus & Trolley system: http://www.sdmts.com/
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Friday & Saturday Evenings
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,729 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    Mexican

1,729 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Absolutely Amazing! Food, Drinks & Service. Very satisfied and will be returning soon!!!

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  2. EstrellaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Ordered bucket lobster with steak,chicken and shrimps.We used to get 3 steaks 4chickens and at least 12-15 sshrimps.Instead we got 1 steak and 1chicken onlyShrimps 10 pieces.A plus dessert added. Thanks lobster still 4 pieces

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  3. Cher

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience1
    Food is great, service is excellent problem is Flies Can’t enjoy your food. It is patio seating something should be done

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  4. TracyB

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My first time here at Rockin Baja. I loved the live band and the chips and salsa was so good. The food was and service was good as well. Chris our server was wonderful. The only down side was there was a lot of flies around and we had to cover our food with napkins just to keep the flies from swarming our food so much. However my group did enjoy ourselves.

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  5. WillT

    San Diego

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    the food was excellent only one problem. too many flies. the flies kept bothering us the whole night. made our dinner un appealing

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  6. MikeA

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great, except for the ton of flies that kept flying around our food.

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  7. EeroD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience4
    The food here (especially for the price) was extremely poor. It was over cooked and extremely over-seasoned.

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  8. LindaD

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We were happy to find that the restaurant has resumed serving multiple salsas from its salsa bar, having ceased with the onset of Covid. The pineapple salsa is our favorite. We were surprised that music began so early on Saturday afternoon, about 5:00. We had to stuff tissue into our ears and were unable to converse while the group played, so we will not go there when music is on the agenda. The group is very good, however, and plays danceable music.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Rockin Baha Lobster and so do all of our friends. Great food and service.

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  10. LaurenB

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fun lunch and delicious drinks! The burritos are awesome!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Jessica made our dining experience the BEST! As busy as it was, she made it a point to check on us regularly and always brought our food out promptly so we can enjoy our food. Jessica also kept our drinks full as well. Thanks Jessica for your SUPERB customer service!!!

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  12. ThomasN

    Orange County

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a must stop for great food in a lively area of Old Town. Everything is delicious! Go Big and buy a bucket with lobster, shrimp, carne asada, Pollo asado, corn and endless lime rice, beans, tortillas with spicy butter, chips and a salsa bar. Oh and don’t forget your meal starts with a Caesar salad and ends with fried helado. There is so much food you’re guaranteed to have leftovers to enjoy the next day. The drinks are really good too.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Rockin’ Baja Lobster with my sis, her husband and my husband. All of our meals were delicious. Tried the lobster and shrimp bites, very good. Service was great, food and drinks were tasty and the meals were piping hot.

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  14. Carryll

    Phoenix

    71 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always a fun experience. We shared the king crab bucket and enjoyed it! Not our first time here and certainly not the last. The live music was good but too loud to be able to have a conversation.

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  15. LizG

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time we are in San Diego, this place is a must to eat at… fresh food, great atmosphere.. We love it …

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  16. MichelleP

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rockin Baja never disappoints! Always tasty and portions are plenty

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  17. LisaF

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining at Rockin Baja Lobster and really enjoyed its great food, pleasant patio and good service.

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  18. BobE

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Not a fan of valet parking, especially being charged $6 (plus a tip) when you are patronizing the restaurant. Other than that, food was great (a little pricey for drinks, too) and service was good.

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  19. Calidreamin

    San Diego

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The buckets are the best! Their street corn is amazing and now you get salad and dessert with the bucket. Great deal!

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  20. MarshaW

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed the wide selections of foods something for everyone!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best time yesterday and had an amazing server THANK YOU STINA!!! We love coming and enjoying the food and ambience. Thank you again STINA you were absolutely fantastic!!!!

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  22. BobP

    Phoenix

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, food and bang for the buck. Excellent proportions of food and drink. $6 for valet. An absolute bargain in Old Towne SD

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  23. JohnW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and good food ! Definitely will keep going back !

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Our waitress was amazing! Best place to eat!

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  25. Foodlover

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great and genuine Mexican seafood! Yummy and big portion.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience1
    Our server Juan made it a great experience & a special occasion for our mother’s 86th birthday…. We do love the food …. The ambience I gave 1 star. That add on deck in the parking lot is as you already know is pretty weak. Will we be back? Of course we will. I will just ask to not have a table in the parking lot. Overall we had a great experience due to our sever and your staff.

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  27. LanaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was spot on. Food and service amazing! I cant wait to go again.

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  28. JohnN

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Not what it used to be. Very over priced. The baskets are nearly 1/2 the size of what they where a year or two ago.

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  29. LoriC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the ambience of the outdoor space. Food is amazing. We drive 1-1/2 hours to eat here.

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  30. LizG

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When I am in San Diego , this is my must eat place to go. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable.

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  31. IvetteS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    The food was worth the cost. The items we ordered seemed to be reheated food. It was not good.

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  32. santeelgrandma

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for our 10 turning 11 year-old granddaughters birthday dinner. She loves all things from the sea. Her siblings also enjoyed - be prepared for a pricey meal if you're there for crab and lobster, but be aware that they have some delicious options that are more reasonable, especially their happy hour specials.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    I haven’t been to RBL for a long time. It was an amazing experience. Traveling to Puerto Nuevo with kids is a no go for me,….. but the RBL delivered on all Accounts. Our waitress, Stina was literally the best waitress I have had in a long time. Thank you for taking care of us Stina!!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s Old Town on a Saturday night during the summer. It was crazy busy; but using open table to make a reservation saved us. I always ask what the wait for walk in is before disclosing my reservation. They were packed and wait times would not have been worth it. We used the $6 valet service at the door to save time with parking. My wife and I were there for a well needed date night. But this night included our son (no sitter). We ordered the Queso Fundido dip, and the Baja BIG Bucket, which was plenty of food for all of us including dessert. Can be considered pricy, but worth it.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff and food! Very fun environment to dine at.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, fun atmosphere, good times. Will return again.

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  37. MarioE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great salsa, drinks were great. Recommend pre reservations

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stina was a very attentive. Kind and sweet person. Food is always good here

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Such a good value for the money. I will be going back again. Our server Carla was awesome.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friends and I enjoyed the authentic Mexican food. The pineapple salsa is the best I have ever tasted. It blended well with their Sangria. Everything was delicious.

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FAQs

Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 260-0305.

Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town is rated 4.6 stars by 1729 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rockin Baja Lobster Old Town

3890 Twiggs St., San Diego, CA 92110

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Congress
  • Neighbourhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Nearby Street Parking and Public lots too
  • Public Transit
    Old Town Transit Center * San Diego Bus & Trolley system: http://www.sdmts.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Music Friday & Saturday Evenings
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 260-0305
  • Catering
    We will take your guests on a trip south of the border without even having to leave San Diego. We have locations in Gaslamp, Old Town, Oceanside and Newport beach. We offer fully catered meeting spaces -Private and Semi Private.
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us today to help plan your next event and allow us the opportunity to take your guests on a trip south of the border without even having to leave San Diego. Please email or call to check availability or ask questions
  • Private party contact
    Dee Dee DiRienzo: (619) 269-0444
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