We came in for lunch and were very happy with our server who was friendly and knowledgeable about the food. Lunch was wonderful! The food was great and the restaurant was quiet despite several tables being full. Would definitely recommend and return! read more

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When I went into this local place by Nantasket beach. I thought I was going to get fresh shrimp tacos completely failed my expectations! The shrimp they use is the "already cook shrimp" very tasteless. Let me add I waited over 40mins for 2 tacos ! Also chips and corn salsa was a 3 outta 10. Taste like they submerged the corn in red wine vinegar! I also had to ask the bartender if there was a wait on chips and salsa!? because I waited 25 mins for chips and salsa I should've know then ! I ended up getting sick . Over priced, long waits and yucky food. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. read more

California Underground - Shrimp tacos (not fresh) - Bars Near Me - Hull, Massachusetts

The people that served us were great....but the food was....well let's not bring that memory back up.

Decided to try this restaurant with a friend because it was open on mondays. Our server was very nice and knowledgeable and restaurant appeared clean and well taken care of. We ordered a couple margaritas, chips and salsa, Fritos with chili, and two tacos each. Fritos we're a little underwhelming, good but not great. The salsa with the chips had a good kick. Tacos were very tasty though small for the price. Margaritas were good but I couldn't taste any of the tequila. Ultimately I would go back again, but feel the tacos were about $2-3 more each than they should have been. read more

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Wow. Just went here for the first time. As much as I listen to negative reviews, I'm very much an advocate for forming my own opinions. Let me just say, the tacos, drinks, hot sauces...all amazing. This might become my new go to south shore taco spot. I really can't wrap my head around the negative reviews. If this spot had outdoor space, it would absolutely clean up. Go to The Parrot for the view, come here for drinks and food. Wife and I will be back. read more

California Underground - Bars Near Me - Hull, Massachusetts

**Abysmal Experience - Truly Zero Star Rating** Ozzy (Owner) and Bella (Manager) have to be the poorest representation of business leadership on the south shore. My dining experience has always been lackluster since this establishment opened, however, based on a recent discussion about a job opportunity with both Ozzy and Bella it was clear to see why they have received such consistent negative reviews. Severely overpriced food & drinks, poor customer service, and extended wait times are certainly enough to keep people away, but adding extremely unprofessional, rude, and arrogant behavior will be this establishment's demise. The Hull community deserves local establishments that cater to customer needs, and provide quality food, drink, and services at reasonable prices. California Underground consistently fails to meet minimum expectations on all counts. Save your money on this place and try out the more favorable competition in Hull that consistently delivers quality food and service at reasonable prices. read more

Umm... OK so 3 stars on average? Sure. I guess. So my wife and sister and brother-in-law are trying to go out for a quick dinner toward the end of the evening on a Thursday night in Hull... there's a pretty good restaurant scene here, but things start shutting down at 8:45. If you don't get into a restaurant by 8:30, you'll end up at Parrot, which is one of the only places that stays open later... actually Tipsy Tuna is a new place that's open late. But they're exclusively fried seafood. Anyway we realize we're in a rush at about 7:45. Problem is that our 17 year old daughter and my sister's 11 year old son and his friend need food quickly. So hustle up from the beach and decide we'll call the taco place at the base of the hill to grab a couple of quesadillas and burrito. I call to place the order at 8:20, but the lady says "oh can you place the order on our online app?" I say sure. So I place the order online at 8:25. I notice however that the online app says the food will be ready at 9:10. And O couldn't believe it would take 45 minutes to prepare 2 cheese quesadillas and a chicken burrito... We didn't want to wait that long, so I ran down to the corner to just be there and check I and ask them to move it along. I figured it was just a glitch in the app. I mean this place is never really slammed. WhenI got there I explained that I was in a rush and suggested they could just cancel that order if it made a difference. The strange thing is that there were only two people in the place. So I was pretty sure they'd be able to knock out order out faster. A guy came in and I thought he was ordering... at around 8:45 the staff started bagging up an order... but not was the other guy's. Mine came out at 8:50. This isn't that big a deal. But the quesadillas were super small. So my wife was upset that the boys wouldn't have enough (that's all they were eating...). And my daughter got corn in her burrito (which she didn't order). I had a bite of the burrito and thought it was good. But honestly, they're just slow. Maybe that's why there's not normally many people in there? BTW, I've had the tacos and bowls from there and I thought they've been excellent. read more

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I used to live down the street and it's probably the one place I really miss in hull. The food is delicious, the drinks are great, and it's a great place to just hang out and have a beer. read more

Nice beer selection, good tacos moderately priced. Choose your style; Americano $4 (lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, ground beef or pork) or EOs $6-7 (chicken, beef , pork, shrimp, cod or Mahi Mahi served with pico de Gallo, avocado, slaw and cilantro. Tortilla options: soft flour, corn or white corn(gluten free). There are 7 sauce options and 4 heat options. Apps are limited to Chips and salsa/ avocado and Spanish rice. Full bar with cocktail menu. Don't expect staff to bend over backwards. It's a chill atmosphere but one server multitasking as hostess and bartender. Relax and enjoy. read more

California Underground - Tacos - Bars Near Me - Hull, Massachusetts

This place is definitely overpriced for some tacos, but since it's on the beach they're allowed to do that. Tacos are a little bland and the portions are not big. $6 for a Taco Bell size is crazy to me. My friend also got a taco bowl and said it was pretty bland. I left feeling hungry after spending all my money. However, the service was very friendly and attentive. I would not come back. read more

Im floored people pay for this horrible food... No flavor at all never have i walked out of a restaurant I didn't eat more than one bite of this meal there was absolutely no flavor at all nothing seasoned soggy chips not one person in there and they didn't have time to melt the cheese on top it looked like someone threw it together with their eyes closed and the audacity to charge me $9 for something I didn't eat never ever will I return then I don't recommend it read more

California Underground - Ew freezing cold they forgot the rice tiny THUMBS DOWN! - Bars Near Me - Hull, Massachusetts

I normally get to-go and I would describe the food as good. Actually went to the restaurant last night and dined inside. I felt like I was at the airport. Our guacamole and chips arrived and guacamole was in a very small paper bowl. Made it hard to eat and share. When meal was served we got plastic forks. Rice and beans not so great. I think I am taking them off my list of places to go in town. For the price, I expect more. read more

Go to Chipotle and get a six pack instead. Pricey and food quality wasn't there. Service was ok, The chips and salsa came right out..it was tostitos. Craft beer selection was good. Margarita was just ok pretty watered down. My burrito was ok, nothing desired. The shrimp bowl was not good, shrimp was probably sitting thawed in a water all day, very water logged. Sent it back right away. Our son started getting fussy so we paid the bill in hurry didn't realize until after we left that the shrimp bowl wasn't comped. We won't be back. We had driven by a dozen times the sign says beer and tacos I been dying to try this place. Who doesn't like beer and tacos. Extremely disappointed read more

Service was good, portions were so tiny tiny tiny ! I could have eaten 5 of everything lol. The space itself was very cute! I love the concept of the place just the portions are small and the food didn't taste like anything special. I had a tofu burrito bowl, chips and salsa, and a Spanish rice. The food was all serviced in paper. The burrito bowl was not served in a bowl lol. It was small and didn't have normal toppings ( crema,guac, beans...) came with lettuce, a half of a bite avocado, a few pieces of tofu, salsa, your choice or hot sauce, and crushed up tortilla chips..... it was boring.... and my photo makes it look big . Wish I took a hand pic next to it. Spanish rice tasted like boxed rice with a little ketchup. Chips and salsa u can't really mess up. Although I wish I didn't order it because that was my salad basically with lettuce on top! read more

Thanks for including vegan options in your menu! It's next to impossible to dine out as an herbivore on the South Shore. The tofu tacos are mui bueno read more

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They are use to California prices. This place is expensive. I did not see one Mexican in the tiny restaurant with the tiny tacos. The food is good. The people are nice. I had two tiny ,, I say tiny, I mean tiny tacos. Thank God I did not order a half dozen I would still be washing dishes to pay off the bill. They should get a restaurant award for thee smallest tacos. You can eat a box of them they are that good but tiny. You do not get your money's worth here and the drinks are watered down. If you are going to put Mexican on your restaurant you need to make a mean Margarita, ( WORD up ! ). KDo not get the quesadilla there's nothing in the middle. They are very expensive here. Do not bring your family please. You will need a credit card. Did I mention small tacos. read more

I've been here a couple times in the past. A little pricey when it comes to bang for your buck but the tacos were delicious nonetheless. My reason for the 3 stars is price and convenience. I tried calling in an order for pickup but was told that they do not take over the phone calls. If I wanted to go in, order and wait for my food I might as well eat there. In a beach community takeout is a must have. read more

The shrimp tacos are sooo good. Steak and beef were good not the best I've ever had but good. Margaritas as good but weak and I am not a heavy drinker so when I say weak I mean like they had NO alcohol in them... the sauces are really good tho!! I really do like this little place. Staff is friendly oh one weird thing is they ONLY have plastic forks!!! No spoons or knives just forks so if you need to cut anything you swill have to bring your own cutlery... I will definitely be back here tho there is something about this little restaurant that I find charming and cozy and I love cozy!!! read more

These are really good tacos! About $6-7 each, and loaded with your choice of protein (steak, shredded pork, chicken, shrimp, mahi mahi, cod) and crisp cabbage slaw, your choice of tortilla (flour, yellow corn, white corn) and your choice of sauce. The shrimp taco is a little spicy which I like. I added the extremely spicy mango habanero salsa to mine and enjoyed the burn. The creamy poblano ranch was so good on top. My daughter got the steak quesadilla, which was crisp, toasty and flavorful and came with sides of sour cream and salsa. The chips and guacamole are absolutely worth getting on the side: you can really tell the quality of a place by their guacamole and this one was savory and delicious. Service was friendly, helpful and prompt. We can't wait to return. read more

Not the best. Guacamole isn't made fresh (think what they use at subway), the chips are straight from the bag Tostitos variety, carnitas tasted like it was warmed up from yesterday, and my sons Mac and cheese was from the box Kraft style, not at all worth the kind of prices they are charging. I know things are tough with COVID, but I don't think that had anything to do with it, the food just sucks. read more

A great burrito, good margaritas and friendly staff taking all COVID precautions. Highly recommend this place!

Great service from Gabriel! Tacos were really good and would have gotten a 5 if they had been a little hotter (not spicy, but temperature). Thanks for a nice memory. read more

Best place in Hull, hands down. FRESH ingredients, great margaritas and outstanding service. Honestly, the best taco bowls I've had on the east coast. GET THE CHURROS. We'll be back! read more

Albeit I only had drinks there with friends briefly but very hostile environment. First place I've ever felt such unwelcoming sentiment both from kitchen staff to I presume floor manager or bartender. Server was kind and helpful but experience was such a turn off, I won't be returning to give their food a try. It's a no from me dawg. read more

This place is a great new spot in Hull! It used to be a greasy spoon diner and they have really turned it around to attract a good crowd but it could use some improvements! Let me first say it is a Friday night and there is no music on. ONE taco is $6! And they are good but they could use some happy hour deals. The chips and salsa are $3. The chips and guacamole are $6 and the guacamole seems too smooth. Not sure if it's blended or purchased premade, but it doesn't have that handmade chunkiness and flavor. I also did not exactly like that there were plastic forks and the paper tray things- that were not very sturdy and not environmentally friendly either. Despite all this- it was a great place to try as a new place and I honestly hope they take this into consideration. read more

Very mixed feelings about this place. The good: The people cooking and serving the food could not have been nicer. There were not a lot of people working there considering how busy it was, but service was efficient and friendly, and the employee who took our order was very apologetic about the (pretty minimal) wait. The EO's steak taco I got was really delicious!! It had an amazing smoky flavor and I can't wait to go back and get another one! The bad: The salsa was truly terrible. Straight out of a jar. And the chips were bad too - definitely not fresh or even up to par with my favorite store-bought tortilla chips (Xochitl). The guacamole was pretty good but I am pretty sure that wasn't fresh either. The chips/salsa/guac set the tone for a meal at a taco joint ... I think the owners could spend a little more money (even just by going to BJ's!!) and VASTLY improve in this area. The other disappointment was my EO's mahi mahi taco. It was a little too "fishy" tasting for me - I found myself wishing they had Baja style fish tacos like we get on vacation in La Jolla. The unclear: The sauces and "heat" choices were a little confusing. I think it needs to be clarified which sauces are mild, which are medium, and which are spicy, and THEN they need to clarify (on the menu) that the "choose your heat" only refers to the spice level of the pico de gallo (and has nothing to do with the sauces). Also, I did not order a cocktail, but as I love reading cocktail menus, I checked it out. For a lot of the drinks, it wasn't clear exactly what alcohols were in them. Very odd and something I like to know before I order a cocktail. In summary, I think that this place has so much potential and I really hope it succeeds! I will definitely go back ... I'm anxious to try more tacos (and really hoping the chips and salsa receive an upgrade in the meantime!!) read more

Went here Sunday afternoon. Straightforward taco menu with full bar. Steak and sirloin tacos were delicious. Although the tacos could have been warmer. Onions were used everywhere despite no warning of pico or similar terms on the menu. Guacamole was pretty good but the salsa was awful. Everyone else liked their tacos, my moms even been twice. Prices were reasonable. $3-$6 for most tacos. The decor was also great. Lots of wood and surfing things. read more

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Huge fan of spicy food and have ordered the spiciest at many different restaurants and cuisines. The most spicy at this restaurant is not edible, I had to throw it away. Also very pricey for the quality of the food. Tacos for a family of 4 was $80. read more

The place is super clean and bright. Sat at the bar for lunch and the bartender is super friendly. The salsa and guacamole were very good. The tacos are ver reasonably priced and delicious. One drawback is they gouge you on the drinks....if you go and just get food it's a very good value. Not sure if the beer prices but the selection looked extensive. Definitely will be back. read more

Unfortunately I feel like I have to update my review after our experience last year. My family and I LOVE Underground so we came in for some tacos and margaritas. We were the only table in there. We tried to order drinks and our waitress said "yeah, I'm gonna need to see two forms of ID from you guys" in a really rude way, thinking we were underage (understandable, they probably get a lot of fake IDs). We all gave her two forms of ID each in which she proceeded to say "I need a second form that has a date of birth on it". Usually just a debit card with your name on it is an acceptable second form? None of us had that so she refused service to us even though we were all of age. I'm a waitress too so I understand the concern, but I've never had anyone need a second form of ID that required a date of birth, and I also have never immediately accused someone of being underage because some people just look young. We all ended up leaving. We all love Underground but we're all pretty disappointed that we were rudely accused of being underage just because we look younger. Again, I love Underground but I was in shock at how we were treated. read more

I loved it here everything was so fresh great service music and cool vibe!!! So many choices for sauces and sides! read more

California Underground - Bars Near Me - Hull, Massachusetts

Californian here. Seafood tacos are good but $7.50 each? Great bar and bartender. Good modern Cali decor. Cucumber wasabi was great. Owners should go to Cali and try some of the 1000 variations of street tacos, 2-3 for $10. Gourmet Pork tacos are massive out west. No happy hour specials? Otherwise enjoyable. Just pricey but hey, seafood like everything else is expensive now. read more

Came here in December and it was really fantastic! They had some really great beers on tap and in the can. The tacos were really tasty. I had a fish taco with a cucumber/wasabi sauce and a chicken taco with sriracha/ranch sauce. Both were truly awesome! Parking I'm sure can be a pain in the summer, but this is an awesome addition to Hull and I'll definitely be back. read more

Greet take for Taco Tuesday or any day! You can customize to make your tacos as you like it. My husbands are very spicy while mine as not. Cocktails are great. Beer selection is limited. read more

California Underground's food is fantastic! Super fresh and tastySoCa/ Mexican. Margaritas are sooo good and lots of other great drinks to choose from. My favorite is the burrito with Carnitas best one south of Boston. Definitely, give it a try - prices are a bargain for the excellent quality of food. read more

Food is ok. Nothing to brag about. Probably wouldn't go back. The margaritas were tasty.

Great! My friend's parents own it and you should order a cheese quesadilla or an Americano taco with ground beef! Absolutely amazing! I highly recommend! read more

Food was ICE COLD!! Bartender was drinking while working! Very small selection and Ozzy the manager is by far and away the rudest person we have ever encountered. Rather eat Taco Bell, then ever go to this place again. read more

Such a beautiful day I decided to look for a great place near the water. I didn't think I could go wrong with a nice fish taco and the website and photos looked great! I got a Mahi mahi taco and shrimp taco and my boyfriend got a mahi mahi bowl. The fish did not taste fresh and the sauce was underwhelming and they don't come with a lime wedge. I did not finish my tacos and neither did my boyfriend. For 25$ it was very small portions and over priced take out. We picked up sandwiches on the way home. read more

Amazing tacos! Good Gluten-free and vegetarian options. Nut-free! The surfy vibe makes it an overall great experience. read more

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