This place was great! It's smack in the middle of Allentown which may scare some of the whitest…read morefolk. Latinos on stoops, ambulance sirens, homeless people. Nothing to fear though. The restaurant itself was empty on a Wednesday at 8 p.m. The food was classic Tex-Mex. Chips and 3 salsas to start. We got the guac which was fresh and delicious. Everything we ordered was solid. I shall return.

After reading reviews from other sites about this restaurant being in a "dangerous area" my…read moreboyfriend and I decided to take the risk. We drove in and it was all Latinos,which was cool to me because I am Puerto Rican. So I had no problem with the atmosphere. White people may fear this area. I also wouldnt advise people who arent familiar with the town to go to the restaurant past 5 o'clock.beware if you are white you will be the only person in the restaurant,and the only one who knows english and not spanglish.haha the gaucamole was the best gauc i have ever had in my life and the food melted in my mouth. by far this is my favorite mexican place ever.

So this is a review, 13 years in the making…read more I used to work in the Allentown area and one of my coworkers suggested stopping for lunch. I had passed Cali Burrito several times but didn't know much about it. My life was forever changed. My tried and true order is the 'Humbolt". It's perfect in every way and it appeases to vegetarians and meat eaters alike. I have turned several of my friends, family and coworkers on to Cali Burrito over the years. Id like to mention I lived in San Diego and the burritos in Allentown, Pa far exceeded any burrito found in the Golden State. I now live in Virginia Beach area and my love for Cali Burritos knows no distance. Yesterday, I had to take a drive into the area and you better believe I stopped in for a burrito. 720 miles, round trip and worth every mile.

I finally managed to get my car in Cali's parking lot. But, I had to wait for another patron (which…read moredidn't take long) to arrive and I followed them into the restaurant. It's not easy to figure out where the enrtance is. Okay, so I ordered the the ground beef tacos for $12 bucks. You get 2 tacos in a basket with tortilla chips. The chips are a bit weird and different, still not sure how much I liked them. Like Moe's, they have a salsa bar with 4 salsa choices along with various condiments. The salsa's are tasty and I like the flavor in all 3 I tried. I ordered tacos and what they brought to my table resembled a tacos, but the taco expectation ended there. These so called tacos, to me, aren't realy tacos at all. Their assembelled usinf both a hard shell and a soft shell (Taco Bell offers something similar). Whatever you call it, taco is not the thought that comed to mind when eating it. I was hungry and did manage to eat both of the tacos, but considered throwing out the 2nd taco. I was confused and unsure what I was eating. The ground beef wasn't bad, but my main complaint at a Mexican Eatery nearby (Plaza Azteca} is the same. The ground beef is unseasoned. This is fundamentally wrong to me. All the Taco Kits at the grocery store come with a seasoning packet to add to the ground beef when preparing the tacos. I left unhappy, that's not to say I wouldn't try their burrito's. They looked good as seen on other patrons tables. I'm 70 years old and the theme of Cali reminds me of the 60's/70's. The decor, interior, and interior are psychedelic. Retro throwback to the hippie days. The staff reflects that theme - they came across in a kind weird way to me; but not in a bad way! Their is no shortage of happy campers enjoying their lunch (I went at 1PM). It seems like a cult following which speaks to the freshness and quality of the food served. I'm still unsure what was in the alleged tacos I ate. Lol!

food was super great and honestly really affordable thank you moes. i really like how well the…read morechicken was seasoned and the rice was soooo good.

Michelle was a wonderful lady. They had a big good smile serving me the whole time! The restaurant…read moreis very spacious and clean. The food is delicious!

Best tamales hands down. Shrimp soup, OMG!…read more Lengua tacos are my favorite tacos. Homemade Horchata coolant your mouth from the shrimp soup.

Don't let this little corner spot fool you. This is the best Mexican food in Allentown, and maybe…read moreeven the whole Lehigh Valley. The quesadillas are fantastic, and are good no matter what meat you decide on. The torta (sandwich) is also delicious, don't sleep on it. The burritos are not only HUGE, but also worth getting as they are darn good as well. The family that run the joint are so nice. Never had anything I didn't like from La Placita, so highly recommend. **FYI** The place is cash only, and sometimes parking isn't the best as it's street parking.

Uno de los peores servicios que e recibido en el lehigh valley 3 ocaciones e ordenado por telefono…read morey me dicen 15 min y las 3 veces e tenido que esperar 40 minutos esta ultima vez fui de nuevo ordene un sandwich de pollo y me hicieron lo mismo tuve que cancelar la orden NO HAN SIDO PROFESIONAL PARA NADA

Amazing chicken and so flavorful and good prices . Chicken was very delicious. Definitely recommend!read more

Generally decent Mexican food with many of the unique features that make it enjoyable: guacamole…read morecart that comes to the table, mixed sports bar + sit down vibe, and friendly staff. The vegan options make the menu especially great- the veggie fajitas come with soy meat and plenty of toppings. The dishes came out quick and the prices were reasonable. There were occasional fruit flies in the restaurant that didn't make it quite as clean as I'd like but overall a solid restaurant.

I'm visiting Pennsylvania for work this week and decided to return to a Mexican restaurant we've…read moreenjoyed before. Mexican food is my go-to, and this place is absolutely top-notch. We walked in and were seated within minutes. The restaurant has plenty of seating options, including tables, bar seating, and booths, making it great for groups or solo diners. Our waiter was quick to take our order, and we were served chips, salsa, and cheese dip shortly after sitting down. I ordered the Birria tacos--and they were incredible. Easily in my top 3 of all time, anywhere. Anytime I'm in the area and craving Mexican food, this place will be my first choice, without a doubt. I'll definitely be back.

I moved here from west coast in 2020, and was shocked to see almost no food trucks anywhere in PA…read more They are super common in the west, especially taco trucks. When I saw this truck 18 months later my head about came off from twisting and doing double takes so fast. I had tacos with carnitas (shredded pork), rice and beans. The street tacos were generously loaded with meat, HOT to touch, and came with onions, Cilantro and salsa. The meat was so good, even better than most of the trucks in Tacoma, WA. They appear to have been steamed? I did not see or taste any oil on them. The beans come with the crumbly, traditional Mexican cheese on top. So good! And the rice had an excellent orange color indicating they didn't skimp on tomato sauce, and had a perfectly light addition of peas and carrots mixed in. Soo good!

Told her three separate times to include the lime soda bottle with the meal and paid, only to be…read moretold I only paid for the meal and when I told her she laughed at me. This was my first taco truck experience and it was very disappointing and upsetting. Always get a receipt as I stupidly did not and even tipped. Will not be back.

The egg omelette tasted like something you could have cooked at home. They probably didn't hire a…read morechef, just someone who knows how to cook basic food. The coffee tasted bitter and burnt. They served food on paper plates and plastic utensils. It's not a place I would recommend for breakfast.

Good place to get breakfast and lunch while in downtown Allentown during the week…read more Flame grilled burger in large pretzel bun with fries was pretty good. Owner was very nice.

Awesome matzo ball soup. Great vibe--cozy neighborhood deli. Husband got the pastrami and said it…read morewas the best

One of the coziest spots you'll eat at. I spent my college years visiting Syb's and now, whenever…read moreI'm up in Allentown. The staff makes you feel like family, the eclectic mugs feel like home, and the food is tasty as always. Would recommend the Reuben, roast beef, and French toast. I had the breakfast burrito and hot chocolate on my visit today, which was delicious + filled me up! Forever grateful for a spot like Syb's.

This was our first time trying Casa Catrina. The space is beautifully decorated, creating a warm…read moreand welcoming atmosphere. Our server was friendly and attentive, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. We started with the guacamole appetizer, which was quite small for the price. Our main dishes were fine but nothing special. Food is not particularly authentic apart from the salsa. We also requested some hot sauce and were surprised to find there was an extra charge for it once the bill came, it was homemade but we would have been happy with a bottle of Tapatio. Overall, we probably won't be back. There are definitely better options for quality Mexican food in the Valley, at a more reasonable price point.

I've been a customer since this location first turned into a Mexican restaurant years ago. First…read moreDon Juan and now Casa Catrina. I've been back several times and always wanted to be much happier after the experience, but unfortunately cannot report such an experience after my latest visit. Firstly, the place is very attractive, so felicitaciones to the person responsible for the design. Unfortunately, as the case with many restaurants, more attention is put into the decor than the food. I'll make this quick... My chicken enchiladas were very mediocre, without much flavor, and delivered lukewarm to the table. The chips are quite good. The salsa is mediocre. The hot green salsa is not good at all. The presentation on the plate was really poor, with the items haphazardly placed with no adornment with cilantro or anything to make the dish look appealing. The chicken was not all white meat and not very flavorful... And not much of it. Service was just ok... Nothing more than the minimal expected. The prices are about in line with other Mexican restaurants, but this one nickels and dimes you--actually dollars--for any common small things you might ask for, such as a couple of skinny lime wedges. I can't speak to the overall bar-drink quality, but there's a nice cocktail menu with some creative offerings. I tasted the tequila sunrise margarita and thought it was a bit imbalanced and light on the sour element. It's too bad. The place is really cozy and the paintings are fantastic. They're framed with ornate, painted borders and are set against a light-colored wall, giving the restaurant a warm, inviting atmosphere. The Day of the Dead theme adds a cultural touch, celebrating Mexican heritage which adds to the experience. Unfortunately, the kitchen needs to up its game to match the quality of the art. Not planning on returning soon... although I wish them well. I will drive significantly farther to go to Plaza Azteca, but we'll try them again in another 6 months or so in hopes of improvement. Casa Catrina is less than a mile from my house, so I greatly want them to succeed, but they need to make changes in their food quality.