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Baja Cali Fish & Tacos

4.3 (328 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Seafood
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Cucumber lime Agua Fresca with chia seeds
Wasima K.

I used to work in Long Beach area and there was a very large branch of this shop, which was always packed and absolutely delicious on every front. I have tried a few other branches in the San Gabriel Valley are but sadly the food was not comparable. I somehow ended up with a soggy fish taco, even if I ate it seconds after receiving it. It was an extremely hot day yesterday and I drove by this branch and thought an Agua Fresca and fish taco would be perfect as a snack in the heat They were fairly busy, but service was so efficient and attentive. I thought the woman who helped me provided very high quality service for a fast casual restaurant. I took most of my order to go, but mentioned I would eat the fish taco there. I wanted to have it while it was still crispy, but mainly wanted to stay in the air-conditioned room a bit longer. Instead of calling out my number, they actually brought the food to the table where I was sitting and provided all kinds of wonderful condiments. The taco was a bit on the smaller side compared to what I have had at this shop, but I did get their Tuesday discounted special, so perhaps you are meant to order several. It wasn't the crispy is to fish taco I have had, but it was good and the fish was extremely fresh. The green salsa, pickled onions, yellow chile and all the toppings on the taco were just delicious and the tortillas were very good. The menu says they are handmade. I don't always eat double tortillas on tacos, but ate this entire taco. I always get the cucumber lime Agua Fresca with Chia seeds at this place. The one I had yesterday was not as sweet as the one in Long Beach and I absolutely love that. I don't order these drinks much due to the high sugar content and usually add extra ice and water it down to tone down the sweetness. I did not have to do anything in this case. I also ordered a Sonora taco which I ate later in the evening. Even after sitting for hours and being reheated, it tasted just like you. The flower tortilla was so tasty with perfect texture. It had some thin, sliced beef that covered the whole diameter of the taco as well as two shrimp on top. It also had cabbage and melted cheese, as well as other toppings, included a very herbal salsa. I thought it was supposed to have avocado, but I did not get any on mine. It was quite filling for a taco and extremely satisfying. I definitely found my new branch of this shop to go to.

Carne Asada Fries
Alejandro A.

I want to give a shoutout to Gael for the amazing service and recommending the carne asada fries. His service was excellent, he made sure everything was clean and he was not wrong. Those asada fries were the best I've had! I will definitely be coming back. Thanks again Gael!

Catherine G.

Stopped by here for lunch for my son and I. Though the interior is small, there was plenty of seating inside and outside on the patio. The staff was friendly and kind to my son. I ordered a bean and cheese burrito and the chicken nuggets kids meal for my son. My son enjoyed his food and the fries were pretty crispy. The bean and cheese burrito was mediocre, not amazing but not bad.

Nice big tray of burritos, salsa, pickled onions and Chiles Güeros.
Dutches M.

This little place just makes me happy! The staff is so friendly even when they are super busy. I honestly usually try to taste as much as I can from a menu but continue to get two of the same things from Baja Cali. Either the Baja crispy fish burrito or tacos. Today, however I tried their fish and chips off the Kids menu and then got my trustee crispy fish burrito as well. As always, everything was delicious and the service was great. I highly recommend trying all the salsa and making sure that you get some of the Chiles Güeros "grilled chilies".

Pineapple agua Fresca
Jaclyn F.

Love this spot- Fast service; plenty of seating , good horchata, good prices. Love to come after work for a quick bite

Agua de pepino con chia

This food here was fire the ceviche de Camaron negro was bomb I'll be back again soon thanks Pedro for the choice

Fish tacos, fries, horchata 10/10

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Love this place! Has the freshest fish tacos. John and Pedro were so nice and helpful. Will definitely be back again !

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Great food and service from John, Pedro, and Ruby! I had the shrimp tacos--so good and fresh!

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Had a great experience. John and Pedro were soo nice and the food was amazing. I love this place!

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Food is amazing .. shrimp ceviche .. John's customer service was great .. definitely coming back for more

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Fish taco Tuesday! Tacos were delicious. Gaeth and Matthew were very friendly talking orders on this busy afternoon.

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Love this place Everything is good The service is the Best Gael is the best hands down

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