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Had my first Cali taco experience and it did not disappoint. The tacos are actual insane. They're loaded to the brim and actually make for good dipping with a bag of their chips before it's a reasonable enough size to pick up and actually eat like a taco. Both the al pastor and fish were great. The Al pastor had amazing flavor and char while the fish was loaded with meat, battered to perfection and still pretty light. Their chips are great fresh. They have a decent little outdoor seating area and a self serve salsa bar. Lastly, while we were ordering, waiting and eating, one of their employees was doing a deeeeep clean of the place, which was nice to see the car they were taking. He had wiped down the stanchions outside and then climbed up a ladder to wipe the vent down. Overall great meal!
Small take out place, minimal dining options, but great variety, HUGE portions, very flavorful...Service was friendly & professional. I would highly recommend.
The photo does not do it justice, the burrito is so big and meat quality is phenomenal! They definitely give a generous amount of meat in each item. I called in beforehand because usually the lines are super long. But the staff is always super nice and will give you more sauces when you ask. The cali sauce is not too spicy and goes with everything so perfectly. The two items together were around 45$ so this is definitely worth the price and i usually can eat the burrito for 2 or 3 meals so I cant wait to come back. I definitely recommend calling in your order about 10 minutes in advance so you can skip the line. This location in Orange has a pretty small seating area but the one in Santa Ana has a bigger seating space!
Parking is terrible, so just be ready because it is a small lot that has about 10 spots for 5 different retailers. I got the angel burrito it was $22 and huge! Tasted decent but they definitely skimp on the shrimp. My burrito had too much fries and carb overload with the two tortillas. . Also the tacos are around $6 each, but again serving size is huge. Lacking in some flavor depth and they ran out of green salsa by 8PM Will I be coming back? Probably not
The concept of Cali Tacos was inspired by the Torres family's decades of experience running Sarita's Taco Shop in San Diego County, where they built a strong local following over more than 20 years. Their goal was to bring the bold flavors and oversized San Diego-style burritos and tacos to Orange County. These lumberjack portions definitely make you like you're getting bang for your buck. It's crazy to think they would be able to profit in the amount of servings they give, but in reality, it's really quantity over quality. I got their Angel burrito and I remembered it was a humungous! I was just so happy to have lunch and dinner for later. It was jammed packed with protein and their sauces were good too. Make sure to not have any obligations afterwards, because you'll most likely knock out due to food coma. The only sad part about this experience is that I've had eaten here 3x already and I've been stricken with stomach ache twice already, so that's when I know that there's something not fresh about the place. I usually have a strong stomach for greasy or unhealthy food but there's just something here that always messes me up. So eat with caution if you come here! But the value is there but not worth the trouble if you know what I mean.
We haven't been here for years so decided to come try them out again. We brought our friends after going to Disneyland to have dinner here. When we drive up, the parking lot was full and the restaurant had a line to order. The inside is very small so there are only 3 tables to sit and it's very hot in there. There are a few tables outside the patio area to sit. We ordered the Cali burrito with Carne Asada. They now charge for their Cali sauce which is like a chipotle sauce. It used to be free which was nice but now you have to pay for it. The burrito was huge! My husband and I shared it and we could barely finish our half. The flavor of the carne asada in the burrito was okay and I think could have been more flavorful. Portion size of food here is amazing and worth the money!
I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and got to try it. We got the The Cali Burrito with carne asada. The burrito was massive than normal burritos. The burrito was good but nothing too different than cali burritos I can get anywhere else. I really liked how they had a sauce bar to get however much you want. The space inside is small but they have plenty of seats outside.
Solid Mexican food! I was craving salty crunchy tortilla chips and these really hit the spot. They were very warm when we got them too. I wanted a simple burrito but they didn't have exactly what I wanted so I ordered a bean and cheese burrito and added rice and chicken ($18 in March 2026). It was more expensive to order that than my partners Cali burrito... The interior is very small and you have to eat outside in the courtyard where there is limited seating. The staff is friendly.
Cali Tacos specializes in San Diego style taco and burrito in Orange County and this flagship location has one of the most Yelp reviewed pages in Orange County. Currently this is the flagship location and has another location in Santa Ana. Cali Tacos is known for HUGE burritos and the Cali sauce. [Parking]: The strip mall has a small and free parking lot, but the lot can get pretty packed during busy lunch hours. [Amenity & ordering]: Only two indoor tables to sit, but there are couple outdoor tables available. There's a salsa station with red and green salsa. Both salsas were pretty flavorful, but I really like green sauce as it had the right spicy level (red salas was slightly too spicy for me.) Customers order at the counter and the staff will call the number on the receipt. [Menu]: The two most popular burritos to order here are The Cali Burrito and The Angel Burrito & both burritos require customers to pick either fries or potatoes as a filling. There's an info sheet on the counter listing sauce cup per meal info (e.g. Angel Burrito = 3 Cali Sauce and Cali Burrito & Others = 2 Cali Sauce.) Meat choice includes carne asada (+$0.99), adobada, pollo asada, carnitas, fish, and shrimp. They also have tacos, breakfast burritos, and fries. *** The Cali Burrito (with guacamole, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and any choice of meat and either fries or potatoes - $15.75 with asada extra $0.99): I selected fries and asada. It was an absolutely massive burrito - enough portion for possibly 3 separate meals. The Cali sauce tasted a bit heavy and the burrito itself needed the Cali sauce to enhance the overall flavor profile. Burrito filling itself was decent with fries and asada, but the flavor profile didn't hit the spot. *** 3.5-star on the burrito, but bump up on the HUGE portion as it was one of the biggest and most generous portion burritos I have had at reasonable prices - heck I can see this shop as one of those places feeding families for decades.
Ordered the Cali Burrito and was surprised that carne asada wasn't included. It costs an extra $1 to add, which doesn't really make sense for a Cali Burrito. Total ~ $19.76 The salsa bar was underwhelming. The red roasted salsa and green verde salsa were both pretty average, but the Cali sauce had a nice chipotle flavor. Overall, I'd give the burrito a 6.5/10. The fries were soggy and unseasoned, the carne asada lacked flavor and had some chewy, fatty pieces, and the guacamole and cheese didn't really stand out. Even with the salsas, the burrito never came together. The employee who helped me was friendly, but the food just didn't live up to the hype. With so many great Mexican spots in OC, I don't see myself coming back
Today, I ordered the Fish Taco which had two nicely battered and perfectly fried white fish fillet sticks. It was garnished with pico de gallo, sour cream, and shredded cabbage. I recommend that you ask for their "Cali sauce", which is a creamy, tangy condiment that goes well with ANY of their tacos and burritos. Otherwise, either their red or green sauces would work well too. I don't care much for the pickled carrots that's also available on their condiments cart. This spot becomes extremely busy during lunch and dinner times so expect long lines. This is a small place with only two tables inside. There is outdoor seating comprised of several metal picnic tables similar to the ones you see at city parks. On a cold, windy night, this is not the ideal place to eat. The process is straightforward: fall in line, order food to go, wait for your number to be called, pick up order, go home, enjoy the fresh, delicious food! I do not recommend ordering for pickup. From my past experience, purportedly because they were busy, my order was not ready at the promised time. The parking is very limited so you may need to park on the street during peak times.
Been coming here for years .. My bf always gets the "Angel Burrito" and I always get the "Cali Burrito" .. I've tried other items but u have to get the burritos cuz they're massive! Lol But for the first time, when we got em tonight and it was a little dry but that's rare... I'll still be back tho. And the price is still reasonable as well since they stuff the burritos and it's size so I believe it getting ur moneys worth
I have heard about the burritos from this place. Went to see what the hype was and the burritos were huge. The Carne Asada was seasoned well and juicy. The special sauce is a great compliment. Service was friendly and nice. read more
2 years ago
This spot is about a 25/30 minute drive so when we're in the neighborhood we stop here. I always order the Angel burrito without fries or potato's added and it's still a huge size burrito! It's a good tasting, fulfilling meal that'll last you the whole day, eat half now, eat half later lol Always call ahead and order for pick up or you'll have to wait a bit for your food because this place gets busy. Parking is scarce so minus 1 star for that but we'll still come back :) read more
2 years ago
Wow this food was amazing ! We tried chicken quesadillas, cheese quesadillas, potato tacos, monarch and cali burritos and all were amazing! The burritos are large enough to share or have leftovers. Everyone was impressed with the food. Red and green sauces added a little spice! Small indoor and outdoor eating areas but we just ordered to go ! read more
3 years ago
A bit of a wait, but worth it! Tasty huge tacos. The carnitas were both moist and crispy. Portion sizes were great. Everything was fresh, and great salsas! What a treat! By the way, 2 tacos is almost too much! read more
2 years ago
Failed to fulfill take out order. Called in about an hour prior to pickup, came to the store only to find the order was not placed. Begins to assume that I called the wrong location and that I must've made a mistake. I come here so often that the number is saved in my favorites so it's impossible that I would've called any other number but the one listed in my contacts. read more
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CAME HERE SINCE 2017 . NEVER COMPLAIN OR FELT THIS UPSET AT ANY TACO PLACE. I ordered on 7/28/2024 for ANGEL BURRITO WITH GUACAMOLE,SOUR CREAM AND CALI SUACE ON THE SIDE . I did this over the phone because my wife just gave birth to our daughter and my wife loveCali Tacos and she wanted to eat from here . She was starving from 6am to almost 11pm . I told the employee everything my wife wanted and he repeated it back to and I confirmed it was right . Cali Tacos was going to close at midnight so I rushed over as fast as I could because my wife had a very scary delivery, I didn't want to leave her alone for too long . Got my food and hurried back to my wife in the hospital. By the time I got back it was midnight . My wife bit into her burrito and there was guacamole inside . I check the receipt and saw the employee forget to put down guacamole on the side . I couldn't call because it was past midnight. So on 7/29/2024 I called first thing the morning to explain everything in detail and asked if they can remake it . The employee told me that they couldn't because I didn't call yesterday and complained about it then,so the mangers in the morning would be informed . They don't keep records from yesterday apparently . I told her I understand but I couldn't call because they were closed already . I asked her if I can please talk to the manager for a sec. She went to talk to him and I could hear everything over the phone . He didn't seem unhappy and refused to talk to me . The employee asked me "what kind of meat was in the burrito ?" I said "carnitas" . This implied they were going to remake my wife's burrito . Then she stayed quiet and asked " Do you speak Spanish?" . And I replied "No I don't, not that much" Then she got off the phone to talk to her manger again then came back on the phone saying " unfortunately we can't remake the burrito because you didn't call yesterday, I'm sorry " I told her it "ok I'll figure it out." I would have been fine if it was just a no the whole time . But the fact that they were going to remake it for me but THEN REFUSED BECAUSE I DIDN'T SPEAK SPANISH ?????? I never felt so disrespected and discriminated against at a restaurant in my entire life . read more
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1 year ago
Cali tacos has some of the best Mexican food I've had, and I would recommend this spot to anyone in or out of the area! I had the Angel burrito and let me tell you, it is giant! Even though the burrito is so huge, it does not affect the taste at all. The burrito was flavorful all the way through and I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more
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It's my husband's birthday and he wanted the angel burrito. It's literally the size of my forearm. It's HUGE! Derren took my order and was very nice. I ordered 5 rolled tacos after my initial order and he was kind enough to just have it added to my first order so I wouldn't have to wait longer. Everything was huge portions. No one finished their burrito in one sitting. This is the go to place for many and the lines can get pretty ridiculous. Parking sucks as well but that's not their fault. Definitely try if you're in the area. read more
2 years ago
I normally go to the Santa Ana location for my breakfast burrito, but found myself in Orange and craving to see how their's is. The bacon, potato, cheese, and egg burrito didn't disappoint. First thing you realize is how big it is. I had to share a photo with the keys to you a sense of size. I ended up only eating half and sharing the rest with my daughter. And the salsas are HOT. They said the red was hotter than the green. Maybe, but I couldn't tell. As you can see from my cut-in-half photo, they supply a ton of food - and particularly bacon - in their burrito. One day, I expect to try something else on their menu. But until then, my morning bliss is their burrito! read more
2 years ago
What is special about this place is that the size is hard to find anywhere else. Their portions are big and burrito is a size of a gym bro's arm. But taste isn't the greatest and the service is even more disappointing. After they clearly made the mistake of my takeout order by not giving me the fish tacos in the bag with other things, when I called to receive credit or refund due to distance of driving, they told me to either comeback before closing or no food. So I had to explain my distance to drive back, which was more than 1 hour round trip with no traffic, to finally agree to give 3 days extended credit or lose it for the order. This was all after admitting their mistake and knowing which orders were mine right away. So I went back before the expiration date to finally taste the fish tacos, only to be disappointed of its flavor. It WAS NOT worth the trouble and I've tasted better fish tacos plenty of times. As for the cleanliness of the place, there's only 3-4 small tables and shared plaza sitting area outside like picnic area which is dirty and dark. Parking isn't so great either but you can park in the streets and walk over. Unless there's additional rear parking, which I didn't get to confirm. Since trying to claim my missing order, I DID NOT want to go back and it wasn't a flavor to be missed nor a type of service I want to encounter again. read more
4 years ago
If you want a giant burrito with all the fixings, you got it. They're not skimpy on the avocado and bacon either. Nice customer service and plenty of parking in a small strip mall corner next to Dominos. Open pretty early and very late which is convenient for anybody's schedule. FYI potatoes are diced and sauteed. Not hash brown style. read more
1 year ago
This is my go to taco shop when we go to Disneyland. I'm from San Diego and go up to Disneyland a few times a year. And when I go I always have to stop at Cali tacos forbade burrito. The portion size is huge and the burritos for me have always been flavorful along with the hot sauce. One downside is that the wait times can be a bit excessive up to 30 minutes or longer sometimes. Service is basic and I love there salsa bar. read more
4 years ago
I love Cali tacos. I've been coming here for years now - it's easily a staple in the area. The food is delicious, huge portions & incredibly filling. I've had the Cali fries, tacos, and burritos from here and I have never been disappointed. Their Cali sauce is excellent too - a percent topping for anything you order here. This is one of my favorite places to grab lunch & I will always come back. read more
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2 years ago
There's an expression that you get what you pay for. That is not true about this place. Here, you get way way more than you pay for. While size does matter, the food is also great. I had the fish taco and the Carnitas taco. I didn't realize how big they were going to be. I would've just ordered one if I had known. Each one is a meal by itself. My wife had a quesadilla, and it was gigantic. I don't know that I've seen tortillas that big before. Some of the people around us were having burritos, and they were as big as my calf. On top of that, it was all delicious! Really not an option to sit inside although there is one or two very small tables They have Horchata on tap at the soda fount which I've never seen before read more
If you're hungry, and havn't eaten for a long period of time and would like to fill your stomach up with some good burrito at a good price, this is the place to go. The spot is quite small but there are some seating outside. The workers are nice and is attentive to your needs, as long as it's not extremely busy. (Which they most likely are especially during dinner times) The burrito was the size of my forearm and i devoured it on the spot with a satisfied face. The red sauce was delicious with it since the spiciness cut down the grease it had. It had all the goodness a burrito has. I definitely will come back for more when i am famished again! read more
2 years ago
Have been coming here for a while now. They have one of the best veggie burritos that you can get. Along with their cali sauce, its the best combination. Overall 4.5/5 read more
1 year ago
An OC classic for sure! I tried Cali Tacos for my (embarrassingly) first time, and needless to say was impressed. The store is located on Chapman Ave. a little but past the Block. You order at the counter, where you'll find a friendly employee and a pretty simple menu. I tried the Adobada Angel Burrito and the rolled tacos. The burrito, as expected, was huge! The entire thing was probably the size of two normal California burritos, so its a great meal to share. It comes with Cali sauce as well, which is pretty much a spicy chipotle mayo. The rolled tacos were very crunchy and stayed that way on the ride home. I definitely recommend this place to anyone, and please come with an appetite! read more
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Place is small with limited seating inside, but there is tables outside to enjoy their signature burritos, with quite a few options to choose from, I decided to try the Supreme with Adobada meat. Service is quick an friendly, be ready to wait online to place your order. The ambiance is super chill due to proximity to Main Street it can be noise at times. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Super fast service. Massive burrito and tacos. Not the best pastor I had but the sheer size of the portions is what we came here for. Staff were friendly. Self serve salsa bar was clean and well maintained. Salsa is on the spicer side. Love the free pickled carrots and onions. Don't forget to ask for their cali sauce. read more
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Does anyone know if their cheese/dairy is pasteurized and what kind of cheese are in the burritos?
I believe it's Monterey jack
Does Cali Tacos have a condiment bar with cilantro, cebollas, limones, salsas y, lo que es más importante, jalapeños en escabeche con zanahorias?…
They used to. It went away during the pandemic and never returned unfortunately.
Do they use real eggs in the breakfast burritos, and not that eggbeatergarbage?
From what I recall, the texture of the egg in the burrito felt like from egg beaters. There also weren't any whites in them.
What's in the monarch burrito?
Is a huge and delicious burrito you may try it comes with a lots of food bacon cheese .fries y so delicious salsa... And your choice of meat.
CarneAsada cup n noodles? is this still available?? i just seen the commercial but don't see this on your menu!
It was always a "secret menu" item. So, you would never see it published anywhere, other than that Facebook video. However, this location did claim to have it. So, call to make sure that they still do, as that video was a while ago.
Corn or flour tortillas for burritos and tacos? Options for either or, or both? Thanks
Flour tortillas are used for the burritos. I'm not sure about the tacos, it's been a while since I ordered one from there. I always go with the burritos.
Does anyone know if they're selling the cup of noodles yet? (Saw on Instagram)?
Yes they are already, went in today to try it..!!
What is the orange sauce I came here once and constantly crave it? I live out of state and I can't even figure the name out to try and make my own ?
Basically a chipotle mayo but it's smoky and delicious
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