Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach

We offer Puerto Nuevo style Mex Cuisine, icy cold Cervezas & an awesome variety of Margaritas! It was here that he created his now famous Baja Buckets®.

About an hour south of San Diego, CA, along the Baja Coast, lies what was once a small fishing village called Puerto Nuevo. For many years, tourists flocked to the local fishermen’s houses to feast on local pacific lobsters. These lobsters, split open and flash-fried, were presented on big platters and served with piping hot flour tortillas, delicious ranchero beans, Mexican rice and local red hot

09/10/2024

What do you mean you haven’t had any tacos today? We’re not understanding. 🌮♥️

09/08/2024

Feeling BRAVE? Our new Drink Menu features Ghost Pepper Tequila! Come try one, we bet you'll get Fired Up about it!! Only $10* while they last! Featuring Ghost Tequila

09/06/2024

You're gonna LOOOOOOOVE Fridays! This NEW Special Offer is our Baja Bucket loaded with Three Pounds of Snow Crab Legs! Served with 2 Caesar salads and Fried Ice Cream! Only $99* Made for two to share (see our website for more details) https://rockinbaja.com/special/

09/04/2024

Wednesday’s Deal features Everyone's favorites! It's all about Lobster and Margaritas with our team! Get in on our Puerto Nuevo Style Whole Lobster for $10 OFF AND Mi Campo Cadillac Margaritas for only $10* (see our website for complete details) >> https://rockinbaja.com/special/

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! Hope it's a Rockin' Day off for you.

08/31/2024

You might not want to share this appetizer! Our Ceviche stack is super flavorful and delicately stacked with citrus marinated flaky white fish, tender shrimp, red onion, cuke, avocado and a dash of Serrano! Fresh, Light and Too Tasty to share

08/27/2024

Guarantee yourself a good time! Get in on Taco Tuesday. We do dynamite Deals on Tacos and delicious adult beverages 3pm to Close on Tuesdays! https://rockinbaja.com/newport-beach

08/25/2024

Treat Yourself to the Seafood Lovers Combo!! A Baja Style Lobster Tail, 8 of our Baja Style Shrimp, some Lobster Corn Chowder with Cilantro Lime Rice And Ranchero Beans >> https://rockinbaja.com/newport-beach

08/23/2024

If you eat with your eyes like we do, Feast upon that CHEESE PULL!! We do our Rockin' Queso Fundido with Melted Mexican Cheeses, Poblano Peppers and Chorizo. We serve it in a mini Cast Iron Skillet to keep it all melty and, we add in some warm Flour Tortillas For Dipping.

Queso time anyone?

08/21/2024

We have all day available to kick back with you! Let us tempt you with our special Happy Hour! Only at Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach

08/19/2024

You can do it! Plow thru this day and it’ll be Happy Hour before you know it. Monday thru Friday, 3 to 6pm at Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach

08/16/2024

Don’t BE crabby…Eat Crabbies!! Fridays, we offer a Baja Bucket loaded with Two and a Half Pounds of King Crab! We’re serving these with our Ranchero Beans & Citrus Rice. Only $99* Let’s get Crackin!!!!

08/12/2024

Best way to make it thru the Mondays!

08/10/2024

Looking to chill today? We’re here for it. Cold Beverages await

Sip on a cold Coors Light, 24oz draft $10* all day, every day (*see our menu for details)

08/08/2024

Hey there THURSDAY! Remember when we used to ? We still Throwback to the Original Bucket that started it all on Thursdays. Rocky’s “Bucket for 2!” features Lobster Tails, Skirt Steak, grilled Shrimp & grilled Chicken. All Served with Corn on the Cob, Citrus Rice & Ranchero Beans. Only $50* every Thursday.

08/06/2024

🌶️🥒⚕️ISO a Doctor that will prescribe Spicy Cucumber Margaritas for our ailments! 📸

08/03/2024

Is it a cheat day?! Let’s make it a cheat day because the Cheese is calling! Bubbly Queso sound good to you?

08/01/2024

This one made us all Hungry! Thanks are the real deal. You can almost taste this photo 🤤

07/30/2024

Taco Tuesday! That’s today 😮!! Starts at 3pm

07/28/2024

Hi! I’m a Mai Tai and IMHO, I’m a truly Legendary drink. I even taste like the weekend! Try Me!

07/26/2024

When it’s time for Margaritas… it’s time for Rockin’ Baja! Come hang out!!

07/24/2024

If your adventures take you into downtown San Diego for Comic-Con 2024, don’t forget that we have Rockin' Baja Lobster - Gaslamp & Baja Rick's Cantina right in the thick of things. PRIME people watching and the Tacos you’d fight Megatron for

07/21/2024

Just a little jealous of these amazing Bloody Marys! This is how to start the day ♥️ !

07/18/2024

When you’re only having one… this is the one! The Margarona Margarona is a double house Margarita on the rocks served with a Coronita beer tipped upside down into its fishbowl glass.

07/16/2024

Oh have we got an excuse for you! We have deals on both Tacos and Drinks during Taco Tuesdays. So you’re saving money by eating Tacos. 3pm to close Gaslamp, Old Town, Oceanside & Newport Beach! !!

07/11/2024

Dreaming about tasty snacks and cold beers! ({again}) Just about time to Relax a While Baja Style!

07/08/2024

When it gets Hot!!, we like to Fry our Ice Cream! Come try some!

07/06/2024

We’ll have our Delicious ‘Boom Bang!’ Holiday Bucket deal all weekend! 🇺🇸 Made for TWO to share! Only $99.99* thru Sunday July 7th.

We’ll also have Boat Drinks, Tacos, Margaritas and Tasty Snacks waiting. Pop by and add FEASTING to your list of accomplishments!

Available at Rockin' Baja Lobster locations in Gaslamp, Newport Beach, Oceanside & San Diego's Old Town (*Tax, Gratuity & Surcharge not included. Not valid on to-go orders. Not valid with any other Discounts or Coupons.)

07/04/2024

If you don’t have any plans today, you can come hang out with us. In fact, if you wanna cancel your plans and come on over for this Boom Bang Bucket we have on Special…. We won’t tell!

See the details on our website >> https://rockinbaja.com/special/

07/01/2024

Holiday Weekend commencing in 3-2-1….. Come by for our Independence Day Weekend Bucket & have a Baja Style Celebration!

This Holiday Deal is Made for TWO to share! Only $99.99* Offered Thursday July 4th thru Sunday July 7th. >> https://rockinbaja.com/special/

Available at Rockin' Baja Lobster locations in Gaslamp, Newport Beach, Oceanside & San Diego's Old Town (*Tax, Gratuity & Surcharge not included. Not valid on to-go orders. Not valid with any other Discounts or Coupons.)

06/27/2024

Guacamole! Funny name, Great Flavor!

06/25/2024

Independence Day Celebrations are on the Horizon. We’ll have our heapin’ Holiday Bucket deal all weekend! 🇺🇸

This Special Holiday Baja Bucket is Made for TWO to share! Only $99.99* Offered Thursday July 4th thru Sunday July 7th. >> https://rockinbaja.com/special/

Available at Rockin' Baja Lobster locations in Gaslamp, Newport Beach, Oceanside & San Diego's Old Town (*Tax, Gratuity & Surcharge not included. Not valid on to-go orders. Not valid with any other Discounts or Coupons.)

Photos from NHL's post 06/24/2024

This guy makes an appearance Monday night, no matter what!!
Watch NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 7 at all Rockin’ Baja Lobster locations • Volume UP! 5pm

06/23/2024

We like to say “Relax a While with Baja Style” but it’s better to do than to say. We’ll be kicking back soon. YOU?

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Our Story

About an hour south of San Diego, CA, along the Baja Coast, lies what was once a small fishing village called Puerto Nuevo. For many years, tourists flocked to the local fishermen’s houses to feast on local pacific lobsters. These lobsters, split open and flash-fried, were presented on big platters and served with piping hot flour tortillas, delicious ranchero beans, Mexican rice and local red hot chili sauce. Guests would pick the meat from the shells and wrap it in the tortillas along with the beans, rice and a dousing of hot sauce! And of course, icy cold Mexican beers and pitchers of margaritas would be the beverage of choice!

In 1983, Rick DiRienzo, the founder of Rockin’ Baja Lobster, introduced these lobster dinners to legions of fans in San Diego. He converted the historical Old Bonita Store in Bonita California, to a Puerto Nuevo style lobster house. In 1992, he opened a second location on the harbor in Oceanside, CA. It was here that he created his now famous Baja Buckets®. Not satisfied with just lobster prepared Baja style, he experimented doing every type of shellfish the same way. Our buckets now come with choices ranging from slipper lobster tail, shrimp, and snow crab, all prepared Baja style. The Original Baja Bucket® comes overflowing to your table with Baja style slipper lobster tails and shrimp along with grilled carne asada and chicken. A house favorite!

What truly adds to the sunny coastal paradise of our restaurants, besides our beach murals and funky artwork and signage, are some very important ingredients: our unlimited all-you-can-eat chip and salsa bar, warm flour tortillas, platters of Mexican rice and beans, and the endless smiles and hospitality of our staff. We pride ourselves on offering our guests a fun, rockin’ good time, truly delicious and unique food offerings, icy cold beer by the bucket, if you wish, and a varied selection of the best-tasting margaritas anywhere.

So come on in, sit down, get in the mood, lick your fingers after each bite and quench your thirst any way you please. It’s Rockin’ Baja!

Other locations include:
Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
310 5th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.234.6333

Oceanside Harbor, Oceanside
258 Harbor Drive South
Oceanside, CA 92054
760.967.6199

Old Town, San Diego
3890 Twiggs St.
San Diego, CA 92110
619.260.0305

Mira Mesa
8223 Mira Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92126
858-860-5558

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Address


2104 W Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA
92663

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9:30pm
Sunday 11:30am - 8:30pm

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