Rubio’s Coastal Grill, loved by locals for its original fish tacos, promptly closed 48 California locations at the end of May in part because of the rising cost of doing business in the state, the company confirmed June 3.
In a Blow to Fish Taco Lovers, Rubio’s to Close 48 California Locations
The chain’s decision follows the state’s increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers.
Rubio's Coastal Grill in Yorba Linda, Calif., in November 2023. Google Maps/Screenshot via California Insider
