Rockin Baja Lobster - Gaslamp Reviews
Submitted by Mel M on 06/08/2022
Mel M 2 stars rating.
First thought … How is this place open? Restaurant had to be at 5% capacity, but service was slow. Had to ask for server, after waiting to place drink order for more than five minutes. Placed order, food came out quick. Presentation was nice. Food… ugh. Not.
I had the lobster and shrimp bite appetizer. Shrimp cooked ok. There was more shrimp than lobster. No surprise. But, the lobster were dry pieces of thin claw meat. I may have had one decent lobster bite in the whole bunch. The breading on the lobster was about super thick and doughy compared to the shrimp. The fries were not up to temp. It was not enjoyable.
The fish tacos, the reason I came, looked great. The taste… just blah. The cabbage had a bad bitter after taste that was just really unbalanced. The fish portion was so modest. I guess that’s why they put it on top. Overall, I will not spend my money here again. The only thing I enjoyed were the chips and salsa and it was complimentary.
Update: Server had manager refund the lobster & shrimp bites. So, I appreciate that… but, seriously quality issues.
Lynda K. 5 stars rating.
My husband is not a fan if Mexican cuisine...only because he won't it a chance, but this restaurant has converted him. The service was fast and the food was plentiful and tasty. We're planning to go back before we leave san diego.
Submitted by Lynda K. on 08/26/2022
Minoo Elison 5 stars rating.
Lobster tacos, my new favorite! Great service for a crowded convention lunch schedule. They seated us and brought food out without a long wait. We had a great time!
Submitted by Minoo Elison on 08/12/2022
Jenni Gregory 5 stars rating.
Super yummy!
Order the pepper sampler appetizer!
Justin was an amazing waiter. Hope you catch all the big waves!
Submitted by Jenni Gregory on 08/02/2022
Rose VT 5 stars rating.
This is my go-to place every year I come to SDCC. Got the three amigos tacos (shrimp, steak, and lobster) Service is always fantastic. Only thing I sorely miss was the self-service chip and salsa bar. I always look forward to their mango salsa. I understand it's probably because of Covid precautions and supply issues, still I miss it. Hopefully next year it will return
Submitted by Rose Vt on 07/26/2022
Steven Ellison 5 stars rating.
We had a group of 8 people and they seated us within 20 minutes during dinner rush. I always get one of their fish owl margaritas and they never disappoint. We got the Big Baja Bucket and it was well worth the value. Tons of good food, we left feeling absolutely stuffed. I don't think there was a single thing in the bucket that we thought wasn't good.
Submitted by Steven Ellison on 07/23/2022
Luke W 4 stars rating.
Came for an early dinner and had a good experience. I had the Lobster Lover which I enjoyed, but the flavors of all the elements sort of merged into one. Helpings was very generous though.
Although I didn't get to experience it first hand, the place felt like it would really come alive for the evening and night crowd.
Submitted by Luke W on 07/21/2022
levi parker 1 stars rating.
Honestly I sat here trying to figure out where do I even start with this review .Service was terrible and slow, the staff was more worried about taking shots in what I'm assuming is the blind spot of the cameras because they would all try and hide behind the pillar.
Drunk dudes wrestling hitting the back of my wife's chair no staff member said anything and this happened like 3 different times (wrestling ) .Server had shots with them as well . For the amount of staffing employed I couldn't even get a refill on my iced tea or wife's mix drink.
It was honestly a free for all food isn't cheap by any means and that's completely okay ,however the quality was terrible I mean terrible overcooked lobster zero flavor over cooked shrimp the corn on the cob that looked so delicious well I did not even know that you could mess that up.
Hopefully the owner reads this review because he's throwing money away and his staff needs some serious management whoever the manager is currently is more their friend then boss.
Submitted by Levi Parker on 06/26/2022
Ashley Sizer 5 stars rating.
I went here for my birthday dinner. The food was amazing. We shared the original baja bucket. It's worth the $69 for two. Came with 16 shrimp, 4 4 oz. lobster tails, 1/2 steak, 1/2 chicken, 2 grilled corn, and all you can eat rice, beans, and tortillas.
Submitted by Ashley Sizer on 02/26/2022
Eric F 5 stars rating.
WE STRAIGHT DEMOLISHED our food! Two of us shared the Baja Bucket and a Caddie Rita in a fishbowl. It was more than enough and completely satisfying! We are gonna have to go do a few laps around PetCo Park to work off these extra calories! Well worth the $100 bucks. Highly recommend….
Submitted by Eric F on 02/19/2022
