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Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach

Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach is a Mexican and seafood restaurant that offers a unique dining experience to its customers. The restaurant specializes in Puerto Nuevo style flash-fried lobster dinners served with flour tortillas, ranchero beans, Mexican rice, and local red hot chili sauce. Along with icy cold Mexican beers and pitchers of margaritas, the restaurant also serves its famous Baja Buckets® - a choice of slipper lobster tail, shrimp, snow crab or grilled carne asada and chicken. Enjoy the ambiance of this historical Old Bonita Store converted to a Puerto Nuevo style lobster house in 1983 by Rick DiRienzo who introduced these lobster dinners to legions of fans in San Diego.
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Independence Weekend brings the Party!!  ❤️🤍💙 Come to Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach!  We’ll have your SPECIAL Holi...
06/25/2026

Independence Weekend brings the Party!! ❤️🤍💙 Come to Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach! We’ll have your SPECIAL Holiday Baja Bucket overflowing with Lobster, Crab Clusters, Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken & Baja Style Shrimp – All Weekend! We serve this Feast up with 2 Caesar Salads and Fried Ice Cream for Two!

The Independence Weekend Baja Bucket easily feeds 2 people for only $109*!! Available Friday July 3rd thru Sunday July 5th! Offered in the Gaslamp Quarter, Newport Beach, Oceanside & San Diego’s Old Town! https://rockinbaja.com/specials/

06/18/2026

Take it easy this Independence Weekend! ❤️🤍💙 Come to Rockin’ Baja! We’ll have your SPECIAL Holiday Baja Bucket overflowing with Lobster, Crab Clusters, Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken & Baja Style Shrimp – All Weekend! We serve this Feast up with 2 Caesar Salads and Fried Ice Cream for Two!

This Special Holiday Baja Bucket easily feeds 2 people for only $109*!! Available Friday July 3rd thru Sunday July 5th! Offered in the Gaslamp Quarter, Newport Beach, Oceanside & San Diego’s Old Town! See our website for complete details 🇺🇸🦞🦀🌶️🥩🍤🍗🔥🍻

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We make it easy to stop for a cocktail in the afternoon at Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach  !! Try our   from 3 to 5...
06/16/2026

We make it easy to stop for a cocktail in the afternoon at Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach !! Try our from 3 to 5pm Monday thru Friday >> https://rockinbaja.com/specials/

Dig into some Golden Fried Cod Filets with our crispy French Fries, when you try our Fish & Chips Bucket. Dine with Baja...
06/14/2026

Dig into some Golden Fried Cod Filets with our crispy French Fries, when you try our Fish & Chips Bucket. Dine with Baja Style in Newport Beach >> https://rockinbaja.com/newport-beach/

06/12/2026

It’s Noon somewhere. That’s Beer-thirty in these parts. Ramp your weekend up with Baja Style at Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach

Time to make plans for Independence Weekend! ❤️🤍💙 Come to Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach!  We’ll have your SPECIAL ...
06/10/2026

Time to make plans for Independence Weekend! ❤️🤍💙 Come to Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach! We’ll have your SPECIAL Holiday Baja Bucket overflowing with Lobster, Crab Clusters, Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken & Baja Style Shrimp – All Weekend! We serve this Feast up with 2 Caesar Salads and Fried Ice Cream for Two!

The Independence Weekend Baja Bucket easily feeds 2 people for only $109*!! Available Friday July 3rd thru Sunday July 5th! Offered in the Gaslamp Quarter, Newport Beach, Oceanside & San Diego’s Old Town! https://rockinbaja.com/specials/

06/06/2026

We have so many fantastic dishes, you won’t have to be selfish with your shellfish! Come relax a while with Baja Style at Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach

06/03/2026

Wednesdays will get you Feelin’ Spicy. We offer our Seafood Boils for a steal!!We’re mixing up Lemon Garlic Butter, Cajun Chili Lime Butter, Hot Honey Chili Butter OR Cajun Lemon Butter to toss the Shrimp, Shellfish and Sausage! Come on by Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach and check out ALL of the variations with Crab or Mussels added, then custom design the PERFECT Boil for your preference! Only $39 each on Weds!

Address

2104 W Oceanfront
Newport Beach, CA
92663

To get to the Mexican restaurant and seafood restaurant located at W Oceanfront in Newport Beach, there are various transportation options available. For those traveling by public transport, the nearest bus stop is a short walking distance away. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or ride-hailing service to the location.

If you are driving, there are several parking spots nearby, including metered street parking and paid parking lots. Please note that parking may be limited during peak hours and it is recommended to arrive early or use alternative modes of transport.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 8:30pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 11:30am - 9pm
Sunday 11:30am - 8:30pm

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What people say

Mexican restaurants are known for their flavorful and spicy dishes that leave your taste buds wanting more. Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach is no exception to this rule. Located along the beautiful Baja Coast, this seafood and Mexican restaurant offers a unique dining experience that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

The star of the menu at Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach is undoubtedly the pacific lobsters. These lobsters are split open and flash-fried, then served with piping hot flour tortillas, delicious ranchero beans, Mexican rice, and local red hot chili sauce. Guests can pick the meat from the shells and wrap it in the tortillas along with the beans, rice, and a dousing of hot sauce! And to wash it all down, icy cold Mexican beers and pitchers of margaritas are available.

But that's not all! The founder of Rockin' Baja Lobster, Rick DiRienzo, introduced these lobster dinners to legions of fans in San Diego back in 1983. 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®.

These buckets come overflowing to your table with choices ranging from slipper lobster tail, shrimp, and snow crab all prepared Baja style. The Original Baja Bucket® comes with slipper lobster tails and shrimp along with grilled carne asada and chicken - a house favorite!

Overall, Rockin' Baja Lobster- Newport Beach is a must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic Mexican seafood experience. With its fresh ingredients, unique preparation methods, and friendly staff - it's no wonder why this restaurant has become so popular over the years!

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