Rockin' Baja Lobster: A Coastal Mexican Feast in San Diego

Stopped by Rocking Baja Lobster & Grill in Old Town San Diego for a quick lunch. The ambience was great and the food was good too. The tequila lime shrimp were packed with flavor—perfectly cooked with a zesty, well-balanced citrus kick. The lobster and shrimp bites tasted good: crispy, flavorful, and great for sharing.The corn ribs were a fun surprise, similar to the Elotes i have tried in many other mexican restaurants, creamy and rich in flavour. We also tried a few tacos, all solid with fresh ingredients and generous fillings, however felt these could have been made a little better. The seafood skillet melt stood out as a comfort dish done right—cheesy, hearty, and loaded with seafood, served hot and full of flavor. Lively atmosphere, good portions, and friendly service make this a great spot in Old Town for Mexican-seafood fusion and drinks. Definitely worth a visit when you’re in the area.

Recently I was with a group of 20 from work. We were seated in a side room. Excellent seating!! Our server was Manny. He was just an awesome server. With all the requests for drinks special orders Manny kept it all in stride. He got all the orders perfectly correct. Ordered the Surf and Turf but wanted more carne asada than shrimp. I ordered the coffee&Kahlua which when it came was cold Manny replaced the drink. The service was exceptional!! Everyone got their food in good time. We had a blast because the entire evening went flawlessly. Food out of this world delicious!! Parking in Old Town is crazy. Rocking had ample parking spaces for our group. I am disabled and sure enough there was disabled parking. Gotta go... I mean when you gotta go you don't want to be hunting for a bathroom. Rockin got you covered. Bathrooms,(very clean ), right as you enter the restaurant Too much to drink well as you exit bathrooms are right there!! ZRockin is easy to find all lit up with torches illuminating the restaurant. Why go anyplace else in Old Town? Rockin has it ALL! Good food, excellent service and a fun atmosphere. Will I be going back? You better believe it This place Rocks!! When you get there just tell them Le Critique Rube in the hood recommends this place so... it must be awesome!! MANY MANY.... MANNY

Rockin Baja Lobster never disappoints. We have gone there many times and always get the large Alaska Kkng Crab combo bucket. It is very messy with all of the awesome spices that they use on the crab legs and lobster but it is well worth it. I highly recommend this place.

Fun spot with a Louisiana-style kick! We ordered the Big Baja to Alaska bucket with extra shrimp. Great presentation and really tasty. It comes with the Lobster Chowder, rice and beans, a Cesar Salad, and fried ice cream. The lobster chowder was delicious, and the salsa bar with chips adds a nice touch. Lobster and shrimp were definitely the highlights, though the king crab wasn’t quite as good as expected. Overall, a fun atmosphere with great staff and solid seafood.

The bucket of food was the hit here! This huge tray/bucket of food was brought to our table and oh my...lobster, crab legs, shrimp, chicken, steak, etc. My margarita was the size of my head too! Don't think there was a lot of tequila in it though...so mostly sugar, sweet and sour and a few shots of tequila. I wouldn't order it again at that price point with such a small amt of tequila. But our server was great and the food was yummy! Happy Hour there before dinner has some great deals as well (and the bartender was super friendly)

Rocking' Baja Lobster - Old Town is the gem of Old Town San Diego. The portions and quality of food is perfect for any pallet. Good luck with finishing your meal, as the amount of food you get is enough for two to eat. The drinks are generous and well prepared! Restaurant staff is friendly, accommodating, and happy to see you. The location is ideal with free parking in Old Town. You can literally spend hours there. Perfect 10

Delicious shellfish at Rockin’ Baja Lobster in Old Town! Great, laid back surf vibe with lots of seating and an outdoor, covered, dog friendly patio. We ordered the original Baja bucket for two with the lobster chowder and fried ice cream. Everything tasted amazing, especially the lobster tail. The mai tais were very tasty. A staff member came and offered free photos and post cards. There is $7 valet parking available. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating, and orders came out quickly. Recommend!

Great atmosphere. Off the main street, so it is like a hidden gem. Ordered a bucket off food for 2 and it was too much for 3 people. Our server was friendly but he forgot one of our tables drink. It was an hour before closing and the employees were hovering and cleaning so it felt a bit rushed. Also had to ask for our dessert. The food was wonderful. It was nice and warm with the heaters. Worth the visit for the food. Would be 5 stars if the cleaning and such didn't happen at the level we experienced.