Ralph Rubio and Richard Blais debut Rubio’s x Blais — a trio of adventure-inspired street tacos

Rubio’s co-founder Ralph Rubio and TV personality, James Beard-nominated cookbook author, and restaurateur Richard Blais have teamed up on a trio of Rubio’s x Blais adventure-inspired street tacos. At Rubio’s Coastal Grill at Carmel Mountain Ranch, the duo debuted the three new tacos, which include the Hawaiian-inspired Hula Hula Carnitas Taco, the Blaised & Glazed Crispy Chicken Taco, which delivers a zesty taco twist on Buffalo chicken, and the Ancho Po-Boy Shrimp Taco, featuring a modern take on classic New Orleans street food. Rubio and Blais noted that in the beginning of the pandemic, many craved comfort food, but now, the trend has moved toward innovative tastes that ignite a sense of adventure.