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    Taco California

    4.6 (68 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Al pastor tacos
    Daniela A.

    Spent the weekend in Lakeland & decided to try this spot for dinner. You know the tacos are going to be good when you walk in & you have to walk around to find an employee. Service was quick & the food was delicious. The tacos were perfection, the mangonada was the perfect sweet & spicy blend & my son enjoyed pulling apart the cheesy quesadilla. 10/10 I'd come back!

    Leticia R.

    5 star! This place doesn't look like much. Its nestled between a bunch of odd shops in a strip mall; the dining area is small with just 3 or 4 booths but the food is amazing and absolutely Authentic Mexican. Just like their sign says "no fake food". We visited Tacos California and ordered the Breakfast Burrito with bacon and green salsa, the elote cup and a horchata. The hostess at the counter was very friendly and made us feel comfortable. She brought out our food when it was ready, nice and warm. The aroma was delicious just like every bite that followed. We also tried the elote. First time eating it prepared this way (not on a cob) so the texture was different cause you're missing the step of biting into a cob but the flavor was good and included all the toppings of mayonnaise, cheese and chile. The horchata was perfectly prepared with a nice amount of cinnamon. We definitely plan on coming back to try more of the options they have on the menu. They also have fresh fruit smoothies and fruit cups.

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    Charlie R.

    I really wanted to like this place especially after reading the reviews. But, the burrito I got was missing the sauce and had the bare minimum of veggies for the veggies burritos. I think they maybe should update to real healthy beans rather than refried beans. Their take out food is not put in any container just wrapped up and they need to double or triple wrap as my burrito was leaking and falling apart within minutes. It also had a distinct cardboatd taste plus the tortilla was paper thin which may have caused the burrito to fall apart. Disappointed in this place did not live up to the hype and had no spices and no flavoring. Overall a major failure with no taste. But the service was good and they had a clean bathroom & dining room

    Aqua Fresca - Strawberry
    Steven T.

    I have seeen Taco Cali for months as I go to another less known place Asian fusion (review coming soon). I stopped in today and WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG??????? The tacos here remind me of my youth in Cal. brought me mentally back. I tried the four main tacos they serve, they had more types as well. I tired the chicken, steak, marinated pork & the California. The marinated pork was the best bite of it of all four, but would eat any of them again without hesitation. My daughter had the chicken enchiladas, she is a small plate eater normally, she ate the entire dish. The 2 house salsa's are packed with flavor. The aqua Fresca strawberry drink is worth stopping in for on its own, great for a hot day for sure. Made in house daily, not out of a carton or premix. We are definitely making this our new taco spot. Taco Bell who?? Not us! Pricing very reasonable and in comparison for money to value....Taco Cal wins hands down. Can't wait to take the rest if the Fam on this adve

    Chicken and fish tacos. Guava soda. Guac
    Simone E.

    Delicious, affordable, small business. Love it. It's in a plaza. Food came out fast. A lot of folks came in to get to go orders but I enjoyed dining in.

    Tacos de asada, pollo and carnitas.
    Rosario P.

    Food was good but the corn in a cup lack flavor. The service was attentive. Will definitely go back.

    Grilled jalapeño and pico de Gallo
    Mickey B.

    Tonight we visited Taco California after it was recommended by friends....Muy Delicioso! We ordered Queso Enchilada plate with rice and beans $9.99, one Steak taco $1.50, one chicken taco with red marinade $1.50. Chile relleno plate with rice and beans $11.99, and steak quesadilla $8. We had chips with Pico De Gallo and grilled jalapeños. Everything was soooooo good. We were full after eating but already can't wait to go back to try other things too....maybe....everything was so good. The restaurant is located in the corner of a strip center and it is very small with just three tables inside. We believe the owner was also our cashier and he was very nice. They have all of the menu items you would expect at a Mexican restaurant and Minch better than most that we have experienced and the prices are great. Drinks are bottled with several Mexican sodas, coco-cola, fruit drinks like smoothies and agua frescas. I seldom give 5 stars and this place earned all five stars based on taste, price and friendliness. There is nothing fancy about this restaurant and that is just fine. They serve breakfast (all day) lunch and dinner and most people who came in got take out. We will be back and probably very soon!

    California (really a carne asada) burrito that my wife commandeered!
    Andrew D.

    Give me an "S"! Give me a "D"! As a San Diego native, I've traveled far and wide throughout the state of Florida to find Mexican food that even remotely comes close to what I used to be graced with. My findings have ranged from "so-so", to "not quite", to "pretty close" to "downright terrible". This place, though...all I can say is, "THANK YOU, GOD". The California burrito (which is really a carne asada burrito--California burritos have fries, cheese and sour cream in addition to guac and pico de gallo--but all is forgiven!) is unbelievably delicious. As soon as I took that first bite, I was immediately taken back to my late night taco shop runs. The steak is incredible, the guac tasted fresh, the tortilla was warm...THIS is how you do authentic, San Diego style Mexican food, folks! My wife tried the bean and cheese burrito and chicken quesadilla. The bean and cheese burrito was good and the chicken quesadilla was LOADED with toppings (sour cream, pico de gallo and guac)--just like home! The red sauce added so much flavor, too, and had that amazing taco shop style and taste I've been craving. I've been dying to introduce my wife to real Mexican food (haven't had the chance to take her to California yet) and it's pretty safe to say she's become addicted (she's a keeper, y'all). A Mexican place (in Winter Haven, no less) that actually lives up to its claim of being "authentic"? Count me in! The next time you're in the area, please, skip the Taco Bell, Tijuana Flats and whatever the heck else "Mexican" chains you can think of and eat here. Viva Mexico!

    Cheese Quesadilla
    Emma J.

    Visiting the area and absolutely recommend this place!!! The food is made to order and fresh! Portions are enough for sharing or saving for later. Easy on your stomach and not heavy. Plenty of parking. Small seating inside but most people seem to get it go to. A must eat at in you're in the area!

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    Food was standard Mexican food, and you have to pay $2.50 for a water. No where to sit either. Pick a different place.

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    This restaurant deserves ALL the stars! So delicious. The smoothies, tacos, torta, guacamole, and salsa! It was all good

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    The tacos are so yummy and fresh I got chicken and I love the choice of drinks in the front.

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    3 years ago

    My first time going. food was so GOOD! Decent prices and they were so nice. I found my new taco shop

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    4 years ago

    THE best taco spot! The fish tacos are the best. Never had better! SO fricken good! Just try it. You won't be disappointed.

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