I used to love this place, it was a go to for me, over the last two years it has gone downhill, nothing tastes as good as it used to, very disappointed. Will never go back.. read more

Cali Burrito is a regular favorite in the valley. Absolutely love their burritos and tacos. A little pricey, but when you're feeling a craving for mexican, they make the cut every time! Their seating area is usually pretty packed and nothing too special, but there's a lot of it, and it's got a lot of natural lighting. read more

Always delicious. Highly recommend Fresh food and good service. I like that you can make your burrito in to a bowl read more

Santa Barbara Tacos!!! So delicious and they have "fluffy" chips that come with them and their own salsa bar! Reasonable priced and a lax atmosphere! read more

It was ok, burrito was smaller than chipotle. I got shrimp and I think I counted like 6 little shrimp, small than a quarter. Rice and beans filled the burrito up. Salsa is ok too. Nothing fancy. Environment is cool but the girls who work their all seem stuck up. They don't smile and look you up and down when you walk in like they are better than you... not sure what's up with that. read more

I'm thankful that the quality of the food has not changed despite the move! I had my first visit to the new location and was not surprised to see the line out the door on a Friday night. Things moved very quickly so I didn't mind the wait, but was surprised to see the sort of poor organization of the interior given that the space is so huge. It seems like they could consider having the line wrap around the large entryway. But I'll leave that to them to figure out! I got takeout so I didn't see much of the dining space. I love that Cali has always had the help-yourself salsa stations, and now they have 2! This is such a great feature. I hate when places try to limit my salsa consumption. I noticed that they've diversified their menu a considerable amount, with many new vegetarian options alongside the longstanding classics with meat. Two of us got burrito bowls while the other got some tacos, and we were all more than satisfied with our meals! Huge portions, and something for every pallet. Ultimately, the food here has always been wonderful, creative and fresh (most importantly). Demand is high so I think they're adjusting, so let's give Cali B some time to stretch her legs in a new location! read more

Cali Burrito - Cortez! - Mexican Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

There are many places to get a burrito, but Cali is my favorite. Friendly staff. Great food.

One of my favorites! The food is freshly made, great ambiance. I usually get either the chicken or shrimp burritos, they are HUGE! (filled with goodies) They also have different salsas to choose from, my go to is the mango salsa. read more

Good stuff. Good vibe. The chili dusted chips are great. Don't forget to put salsa in the burrito for more flavor. Also could definitely use some chairs for big guys. They are way too small. Definitely a comfortable place to come meet people for lunch. Way bigger than the old location. read more

Never disappointed here! A co-worker is vegetarian and really liked his options! I have yet to be disappointed with my burrito choices, and I've been here 3-4 times. If I'm in town for business, I'll stop here for sure!! read more

Overall very good. Fresh. Flavors blended well. Salsas were good. I had to doc a star because I grew up on real Cali burritos and I must say that what it was lacking was SPANISH RICE. The white rice didn't do the burrito justice. read more

Fresh and delicious! One of the best veggie burritos I've ever had. The mango ginger salsa was on point. Crispy fried fresh chips went perfectly. Honestly I'll be back next week! read more

I came here after a frisbee tournament with my teammates, so I was pretty starving. I got the ground beef tacos, which is two per order with nachos. I really liked the hard and soft tortilla shell combo, with melted cheese in the middle. The taco is filled with meat, lettuce, tomato, and some sort of chipotle mayo sauce. It was very tasty and reminded me of a gourmet chalupa. I tried the spicy mango sauce and the green pepper sauce for my nachos and enjoyed both of those as well. They were fresh and flavorful. The restaurant has fast counter service and lots of seating (good for groups). read more

I used to love Cali Burrito at their old location. Now I feel differently. The tacos and burritos are still the best around but the service has definitely taken a hit! There doesn't seem to be enough seating now and we waited 25 mins for our food. That never happened before at the old building. Last time I went to pick food up for take out, I waited 20 mins as well. I know they are always extremely busy but even at lunchtime I never waited long. Don't go here if you have anywhere else to be. Also, last time we visited we tried the new queso. Don't waste your money. It's gross! Thick melted cheese with no flavor. read more

My kids love this restaurant. Great food and large portions! Prices are great! Just a block away from Hamilton Blvd easy to find. Lots of parking area or park on street. We usually get take out. read more

It's always busy there and for good reason it's Great food! The queso is fantastic and the chicken tacos are out of this world!!! The salsas that you can choose from are all flavorful and hard to puck just one!! read more

The best Mexican/Californian food in the Lehigh Valley! There's always a long wait (especially around the lunch rush), but it is always worth it. My favorite order is the Santa Barbara tacos. The chips it comes with are incredible as well. I always leave full and incredibly satisfied with my meal. This is always the place I recommend to friends visiting the area. read more

This is such an incredible spot, I really can't speak highly enough of it. There are so many options and ways to customize your burrito. Tons of vegetarian/vegan options as well as homemade chips and salsa. If you are ever in the area, Cali B is a MUST. read more

All my kids favorite place. When my son came home from the services...wanted Cali! Love it!

Great place... food is fresh and delicious. Ordering system is a little odd, the line forms right at the door making it difficult to get in. But no big deal because the food is that good. read more

I personally can live without the jam band hippy nonsense, but the burritos are top notch.

If only they would bring this place to New York. These are my favorite burritos and fish tacos on the East Coast. The smoked tofu burrito ("Humboldt") is out of this world, and one of their house specialties for good reason. I buy two of these whenever I'm passing through to take back with me and enjoy over the next few days. They smoke their own tofu. They smoke their own tofu! God! The unusual yet simple yet satisfying combination of smoke, cheese, spice and freshness is a perfectly tantric menage upon your tongue. The fish tacos are perfectly light and crisp and fresh. The topping of cabbage sounds like an odd PA dutch embellishment but really it's quite brilliant, adding a pleasing crunch and flavor. Their specials are always changing and often pretty inspired. Most of all, the salsas are super-fresh and the seasonal salsa-of-the-moment is always a great departure from the ordinary. The flour chips and the tomatillo salsa is just a wonderful combination. Now- if the things I described above don't sound "authentic", that's because they aren't really so much. They're more SF Mission District style rather than strictly Mexican or southwestern or whatever. "Ingredient-driven", you might say. If it's southwestern food you want, go to the southwest, because you're going to be disappointed anywhere else. I too would love to have fresh sopapilla with xmas chili, but, oh dios mio, we are in the northeast. But they have their own thing, and they make it do what it do, and damn well at that. I can't say enough good things about this place and how lucky those who live near here are to have it around. Rock on! read more

Great place for lunch! Interesting kinda place...a bit rustic decor in a fun vibe way. Order at the counter and food is brought out to your table. Very quickly too. Then again, it is not hard to throw the same ingredients in many different ways...cheese, beans, chicken pork, lettuce, nachos etc. ...And that is what we love about Mexican food. My burrito was so large, I took half home and enjoyed it as much for dinner as I did lunch. Prices are very reasonable especially since you get nachos with each meal. Looks like a nice size patio for outside dining in nicer weather. I can see why this place is so popular. Overall, this is a great spot if you keep in mind it is fast food. read more

GREAT FOOD. Its a little on the pricey side but you definitely get what you pay for. We drive over an hour to come here for the amazing queso, homemade chips and burritos! read more

Cali Burrito - Amazing tacos - Mexican Near Me - Allentown, Pennsylvania

See all

I love Cali Burrito! From their great ingredients to their perfect portion sizes and pricing, it is the best bang for your buck. The atmosphere is welcoming and bright, full of fun decor and friendly employees. The food options are delicious and great, especially for vegetarian/vegan diners or people with allergies! The food, salsas, and drink options are all very tasty. Highly sanitary during COVID, and still taking orders and giving us great food in the midst of everything. As someone from Allentown, Cali Burrito has to be my favorite restaurant here! read more

After hearing a friend rave about this place being some of the best burritos she's had in the valley and having literally nothing in my fridge/no desire to cook, I decided to give this place a shot. As a California native myself, I was a little hesitant to accept the glowing review that my friend gave the place and after trying it, it seems like my hesitation was warranted. The first thing I noticed upon arrival was all of the surf decor that litters the place. I always find it so funny to see places manifest the California vibe via surf/beach decor when maybe only 5% of the state actually embodies the surf vibe, but I digress. The place was colorful (albeit a little kitschy) and there were a lot of places to sit. Although most of the spots were full, so clearly this place is popular. All of the items on the menu were named after locations in California (either cities or counties), which made me feel a little nostalgic for home. I was tempted to order the Shasta because that's where I'm from but since I wasn't in the mood for something vegetarian (the fact that they made the Shasta a vegetarian burrito made me laugh so hard! If only they knew the area and the general type of people in it..), I decided to order the Old Monterey to-go. Overall, the burrito was just fine (even when factoring in the fact that I didn't eat it fresh at the restaurant). My main thought was that the burritos relied too much on the salsas for flavor without having much flavor built in (and it wasn't like the salsas were flavorful and wow-ing me either). I get that they don't want to make the burritos spicy, but it just seemed like it could of used just a little more seasoning of some kind (e.g., paprika, cumin, Mexican oregano, just something). The chicken could have also used a little more grill flavor than what it had. I would want to try to this place one more time before I make my official decision about it, but right now this place just seems to miss the mark on recreating a good California burrito. Side note: all the people up front that worked there wore what I would consider to be very stereotypical California college/beach/festival town fashion -- and in a way that seemed atypical for the Lehigh Valley. I wonder if they're required to wear the essence of California for work? read more

They definitely use fresh ingredients, but the burritos are watery and bland. Much like the weekday lunch crowd. At least there were some fresh homemade (greasy) tortilla chips and some fresh homemade hot (medium) salsa to make up for it. This place is the Hootie and the Blowfish of Mexican joints. Is there a Chipotle nearby? At this point, I no longer care if they're owned by McDonald's. read more

Is Cali Burrito one word or two??? Two, I guess. I was so excited to see a quick food joint that had tofu and falafel that I went here two days in a row when I was regularly visiting a relative at a nearby hospital. I am a little less excited after my second visit, because the delicious-sounding lime-cilantro dressing for their excellent taco salad has dairy. I wish they had an alternative dressing, because they could make a great one. I just paid the extra $1.50 for guacamole (after the $1.50 for adding the tofu) and added extra salsa (their homemade stuff is great; they had a radish-cucumber one recently). You can also just get the taco salad in a plastic bowl without the crispy shell, but I could not show such restraint. Now, about the burritoes -- the day before, I had the falafel burrito, and let me tell ya, their burritos are huge and hard to eat daintily, 3-4" in circumference. Half filled me up. The falafel one could use more spice and less rice, but luckily, hot salsa is nearby. The smoked tofu is locally-sourced and organic, and you can have it added to things, as stated above. My partner got the curried-tofu-scramble burrito which was excellent and very creative for this geographic region. I was told the smoked tofu quesadilla could not be made wihout cheese, hmmm, bummer since I make cheeseless quesadillas all the time at home. But otherwise, they (what seems to be an all-teenaged staff) seem happy to change anything for you without rolling their eyes, and the food comes out amazingly fast. Extras are free: cabbage, pico de gallo, pickles, cilantro (ask for extra), hot peppers, cheese, lettuce, or crushed tortilla chips. I'd love to see mushrooms too, since I know they have them back there. :-) Their homemade chips are not overly salty, which is nice. They put out four fresh sauces at a time too: hot salsa, mild salsa, green salsa, and something creative like the radish-cucumber, good enough to eat with a spoon. They recycle, use green cups of some sort, and are very receptive to BYOB (no glasses though, just cups). Now what wine goes with a burrito? I guess beer is the better choice. The place was filled with what looked to be college students, and any student would be lucky to have a place like this around, cheap and healthy and tasty. Why oh why do we have to drive so far to get a healthy freaking burrito? Believe it or not, this is not a chain, but oh how I wish we could have something like this in Reading. It seems ripe for franchising, though I realize I normally rail against chains and avoid them. The surf motif with the grass roof look is a bit cute, but if it makes them play more reggae, I can deal. And if you want to decorate with surfboards, why not get more (there are only two) and hang them everywhere? The Bob Marley poster is a plus. They do need to clean up the back area so as to not scare people who drive around the building -- other Yelpers are oh so right about that. Inside, it's very clean though, and don't be frightened of the long line -- it goes fast. And you would think they would be open later, to capture more of the college/late night crowd. Oh well. read more

Me and my family regularly get takeout from Cali and have really enjoyed the food over the years, I would give it 4 stars if it wasn't for our last experience. The last time we got dinner from here, it seemed like everything went wrong: the portions were smaller, the season in was off and they even got our order wrong. We are on the fence about going back.. read more

I'd never thought I'd gush so much about a tofu taco, but weirder things have happened. I know, I know, people go to Cali Burrito for the burritos stuffed with veggies, but the Santa Cruz (aforementioned tofu tacos) is my all time favorite. I don't know if they make the smoked tofu themselves or buy it, but it is done so well it actually tastes like meat. My conspiratorial mind likes to think that it is smoked with bacon but I'm sure it's just my imagination running wild. My other favorite is the San Diego (fish tacos). They fry the fish right when you order it so it always comes hot and crispy. The downside is that it takes a while for your food to come, so if you're in a hurry, order a burrito. My only complaint is that for nearly $6, I only get two tacos and get hungry soon after, but both the San Diego and Santa Cruz are oh so good! Most of my friends have tried a variety of the burritos, from the chicken to the veggie, and have enjoyed them all. If you know where to look, there are coupons where you buy-1-get-other-half-off/free. The salsa bar is pretty extensive and has some funky (in a good way) flavors, although my only complaint is that the 'Hot' salsa isn't as spicy as I'd like it. Even thought the official hours are listed as M-Sat 11am-8pm, I went there one Friday night and it closed around 9pm. I think as long as there are people around, they will keep serving. So, if you're driving past one night after 8pm and are craving Cali Burrito, it's worth to go in and take a look. read more

This place is phenomenal and definitely the best tacos and burritos in the Lehigh valley. Being originally from Arizona, I can also definitely say that the tortilla chips are as authentic as you can get on the east cost. If you are looking for a good burrito or taco this is definitely the spot. My only complaint is that sometime this place is so packed that it is hard to find a seat, hopefully when they move to the new location this will no longer be an issue. read more

I LOVE Cali Burrito. I am constantly trying to trick my husband to take me here. I finally can take my 15 month old son here to eat!! he loves the cheese quesadilla. I still ALWAYS get the sonoma with hot sauce on the side. One day i will be able to venture out, maybe if i could eat there every day i could change it up once a week. note to parents: they only have one high chair. we always bring our travel booster seat so we won't be stuck holding our son while we eat. read more

I decided to give this place a try after passing by it countless of times. And wow, the tacos were crispy and fresh and tasted so authentic unlike any others I've had before. One of the things I love most about this place is their salsa (unlimited, plus 4 varieties). Tacos and quesadilla were good; not a fan of their bowls though. Thus, they come with homemade chips unless you order quesadilla. As far as pricing is concerned, I would say comparable to the $$$ you would pay eating at Chipotle. And for their unlimited salsa, I would go with this place left alone it's so close to my house. If you're heading to the park or back from it, this is a good place to hit for a quick service unless you want to eat McDonald across the street. Expect to spend $8 - $10 per person. Dine in and drive through available :) read more

So, let me start by saying this is the best burrito in the Lehigh Valley. Absolutely amazing homemade chips, and the queso is second to none. I have yet to have even a mediocre meal in this place. Everything is great. Can't speak for the vegetarian options, but if they're even close to the regular options, they're also amazing. That being said, the only flaw is the fact that there is ALWAYS a line. They are 24 minutes from closing on a Thursday, and the line is out the door. Literally out the door. They have one register running, and their phone is off the hook for pickup orders...again. It seems like they really need to get a handle on their busy times, and maybe have a dedicated phone in order option. I'm not sure how big that side of their business is, but I use it a lot, mostly to avoid the line there always is. Overall, great restaurant and amazing location. Just need to get their wait times down. ***Update*** Ok so I just branched out and ordered the Zeda tacos. Absolutely incredible. Actually the best tacos I've ever had. Eat here, eat here now. read more

I give them a firm 4. Love the new location!! Happy that they made the move. More seating and space. I used to avoid it because of the limited space. Love the big sur burrito. My husband likes the chicken tacos. Got the really hot salsa. It was heavenly! Maybe just lose the corn pieces in it. Not a fan of the chile con queso but my husband likes it. Please get a second register...that line is painful. Trust me, you'll have 2 lines waiting to order so it will pay for itself! read more

This place is great. I'd rank it above Chipotle. They have so many options for vegetarians, which is awesome (and a rare find in Lehigh Valley)! I got the tofu scramble burrito with grilled veggies, lettuce, guac, and pico de gallo. It was freaking delicious, I really wish I wasn't finished with it. Family said the chips were really good, too. Moral of the story: if you like Mexican food (especially if you are a vegetarian that likes Mexican food), make a trip here. read more

My husband & I are huge Chipotle freaks. At least every two months, we trudge out to Bridgewater, NJ, just to get our Chipotle fix. It's very sad. So we were excited to hear that we were getting our very own burrito place in the LV...though it sure took us a while to get out that way. I think this place is pretty good. I had the Ole Monterey burrito and topped it with some delicious hot salsa - though I think hot is a bit of a misnomer. It's very flavorful, but it's really a medium salsa to me. The guac on it was fantastic. Like most burrito joints, it's just too much food for me. I ate my fill at lunch, snacked on it a few hours later, and I've still got more to eat. My husband had the Big Sur burrito and wasn't that impressed. He said the steak tasted more like roast beef than good ole carne asada. If you come here expecting Chipotle, I think you'll be disappointed. I think their meat is lacking a bit of punch. Though my burrito was good, the chicken was pretty blah. It really took a load of salsa to make me go from 3 stars to 4 on this place. But, if you come here with an open mind, I think you might like the place if you like really fresh faux Mexican. read more

Drove by this place so many times on my way back from work and, despite the fact that it always seemed to have a good deal of traffic in and out of it, I never thought it was worth stopping in. I love Mexican and used to live in Denver, which has a heavy New Mexican influence there, so I was accustomed to good "tex-mex" and was skeptical on how good it could possibly be in Allentown. Also, the place looks like nothing special on the outside. But I decided to give it a shot anyways after seeing the good reviews up on Yelp. I was actually blown away by the food. First off, the whole experience from the inside is a lot different than you'd expect from the look on the outside. I walked in at the place oozed Cali vibes: reggae music, the decor, the chalkboard menu, the cute, young girls working there. I ordered the fish tacos and, while they took a while, came out hot and fresh. The tacos there are all made like a Cheesy Gordita Crunch from Taco Bell, which is basically a hard shell taco wrapped in a flour tortilla with cheese in between. Which is the best way to serve a taco hands down. The homemade chips were great with all their salsas (including their featured salsa, which was a tasty pineapple-mango) and the price was reasonable. So far, the best eating out I've had in Allentown. I will definitely be back. read more

We love the fish tacos (and vegetarian & vegan options), the funky informal atmosphere and we go there weekly with friends. (All reasonably priced. Five stars!) Sadly, since moving to the new larger space, the noise level is frequently off the charts during dinner hours. For the past few weeks it's almost necessary to shout to be heard by people at your own table. Please Cali Burrito--pay some attention to basic noise reduction. Your fab music selections set the tone at your old location but we can't hear the music now. And we live too far away for take-out. read more

Living in the Lehigh Valley, I almost took Cali Burrito for granted. I would get the craving every once in a while, but it was never more than a short 15 minute drive away. The food kept me coming back for more, but I never really stopped to consider, "This might be the best taco I've ever had," until I introduced Cali Burrito to my friend who was blown away by the fish tacos--I'm only referring to the fish tacos when I say "the best taco I've ever had"). So after his highly rated experience here, I finally decided to leave a review. And I will just say this... Having tried fish tacos from many different places, including SoCal/San Diego, Cali Burrito's "San Diego" tacos hold a special place in my...stomach. It might be that double layer tortilla--flour on the outside, corn on the inside; the option to add pickles (I consider that a must!!); perfect crispy crunch of the deep fried pieces of fish; the mix of flour and corn tortilla chips; and/or the salsa bar. It all adds up to a delicious experience over and over. read more