Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Cali Burrito Co

    4.1 (92 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

    Order Cali Burrito Co Takeout or Delivery

    Cali Burrito Co Photos

    Business Info

    CALI BURRITO CO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

    Recommended Reviews - Cali Burrito Co

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Michael N.

    Food is really good. Great late night and need calories type of place. We ate in and the establishment itself is okay. Not the cleanest. The people behind the counter were nice and quick enough with our order and the food was really tasty. Wife says burrito is a 5/5.

    Cute store!!
    Lisa B.

    I really wanted to like this place, craving a good Cali style burrito. This was delicious but a little short of Cali style. The workers were very friendly and attentive! Answered questions and checked in with us. The shop was great! Open and inviting. The drinks were okay. Good but too sweet and mixed drinks. No biggie. Now the burrito....it was huge! When I say huge - HUGE!! I think I may have liked the beef better than chicken, but felt it was too many fries. In Cali we also put beans and cream and cilantro and onions. I felt it was a little dry. Maybe side sauce or cream would have helped. I'll be back to try again!!

    Nizhoni T.

    Love the fish tacos also the carne asada fries and burritos. Always made so good and flavorful and fries are perfectly crunchy. TBH better than last call (the new one) 10/10 will continue to get again and again. Also the people who work here are always so nice and accommodating, especially if an order gets accidentally messed up.

    Aram K.

    Cali burrito has a really cool industrial / earthy vibe when you get in. I like what they did with the decor and overall presentation of things. The cashier was friendly, smiled and described the menu in detail. We didn't like their most popular item the asada burrito but we LOVED their vegan fries! Honestly, these vegan fries are probably tied for 1st place with only one other loaded fry spot in Albuquerque, it's that good! They add a few sauces so it's nice and flavorful, I counted at least 3-4 sauces including a habanero sauce to give it a little kick. The best part about this has to be the plant based meat. I know it sounds weird because I'm usually more of a meat eater, but this was soft, tasted fatty and tender and just like high quality meat would! Every single bite was full of flavor, I'm drooling right now recalling that experience.

    Watching them hand make the food
    Hope M.

    Sorry this is a fast review. If I had time, I would completely say so many good things. The burritos are so fat and ridiculously big. The tacos are amazingly done. I really like the fact that they make them right in front of you, so that you can see what they're doing, and what goes in it. Place was clean and very cute. I wish I'd had the time to sit and enjoy. We drove all the way from California, just to try this. Did NOT disappoint!! On our next trip, we will be back. Great job! Thank you for being so friendly.

    Jennifer Nicole G.

    Originally drawn into this restaurant because of the name, the California born and bred girl that I am, I was very quick to question the name "Cali Burrito"... Because neither Baja California or any other California style burritos, outside of a breakfast burrito, typically include French fries... Even breakfast burritos include hashbrowns or homefries, not french fries. And my interest was originally sparked because of the name; I anticipated a good ole' California street corner or taco truck style delight! Located off of Coors, between Montano and Eagle Ranch from the moment I arrived I was wow'd. Cali Burrito is located on the right hand corner, just as you enter the plaza down the way from Einstein Bagels, Hannah & Nates, and Weck's. The restaurant signage is great and I noticed several tables on an outside patio which is also a nice option on a sunny day! When I pulled in, it was around 11AM and the parking lot was PACKED... and quite scarce. This took me by surprise because it was not yet lunch rush and breakfast was well over... So if it was AM/PM rush, I would be very unhappy trying to park a large truck. The spots were also on the smaller side but I managed to locate parking and found my way inside! And of course, when I made it to the counter and before ordering, I asked where the name originated from. Boy was I surprised! I learned that this family owned business derived from CALI, COLUMBIA not California; a popular misconception amongst ABQ natives and guests. After learning that, I removed all of my expectations on how this burrito should taste and was completely and excited to try their Cali, Columbian style burrito! I ordered a little bit of everything for my son and I to try. We ordered the Chicken Burrito, Asada Burrito, nachos and 3-taco plate! Each and every entrée was a masterpiece, made fresh by Chef Ricardo. Holy Burrito! Absolute flavor explosion in every bite! I am still trying to determine what exactly was in the burritos and while the ingredients are still a mystery, the protein portion in each was plentiful and PERFECTLY seasoned. Also beyond impressed by the hand-cut fries that are fried and seasoned to perfection, and included in the burritos! It is obvious that they go thru a TON of fries each day and it felt like déjà vu and something I'd recently seen at In & Out! While I was only able to eat 1/3 of my burrito, my 26-year old son devoured an entire burrito! Excited to finish my burrito for dinner! 5 stars for service, price, portion and taste! Melissa, Chef Ricardo's sister was the cashier that took our order. She is super informative, kind and patient in answering all of my questions. I learned that they opened in December, only serve black beans, do not serve rice, that it is a family owned business from Cali, Columbia, that they do deliver and take call in and online orders! Parking was the only downside I found about this place but it certainly wasn't impactful enough to take away stars. My only suggestion is to play some classic Rumba or Salsa music to go with the Cali theme! In final, this is a must try! While it was not the California style burrito I initially anticipated, everything was AMAZING! The portions are HUGE, the prices are VERY reasonable, the restaurant was very clean with indoor and outdoor seating options and the service was great! I will be back soon!

    Carne Asada Fries
    Sheshanna P.

    Cali Burrito Co is a welcome addition from a former Californian who's constantly searching for her California style Mexican food fix, but it doesn't quite meet expectations yet. Food: 3.5 California Burrito: The carne asada is well cooked but a little saltier than I would like, and it is missing guacamole. Otherwise, it is a decent version of it. Carne Asada Fries: I enjoyed the sauces added on the fries, but it is missing the guacamole that always comes on carne asada fries. I appreciate that they use actual cheese instead of nacho cheese, but it could include more cheese. Service: 5 The employees were all super nice and happy to answer any questions.

    Interior

    See all

    6 months ago

    Amazing service and food is always delicious definitely a recommend. 10/10 experience

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dale R.
    36
    7
    16

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Phoebe M.
    22
    30
    37

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Everything was great!! Huge servings. Very polite. Clean restaurant and pleasant music.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    The burritos are very big, but filled with French fries. I didn't intend on buying a big potato. Initially the taste was spot on.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Alex M.
    104
    2
    1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Great food and service! Ci recommend the carne asada burrito and they have good horchata!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Best customer service and food go here every other weekend great staff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lynn B.
    7
    13
    12

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mad H.
    0
    13
    2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ken L.
    0
    54
    1

    1 year ago

    Once you wake the cook up from a bathroom nap the food was okay. Kinda over priced but decent flavor

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Great burritos. Great service and the carne asada fries are great. This is superior to Garcias in my opinion

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    The burritos and carne asada fries were sooo good! Definitely big portions though so I'd say they are shareable meals.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    This place is so good! The food is incredible and was a great environment to eat and dine in

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeff K.
    32
    30
    14

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yami A.
    16
    20
    0

    2 years ago

    The vegan loaded fries were amazing! Cannot wait to drive by again for the road! Def recommend

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Ordered the Cali Burrito with asada (no salsa inside). Burrito was pretty good and we'll definitely eat here again!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    great customer service, love the hot food and quality I've had the Asada burrito and the salad fries here and the portions are great.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A A.
    9
    74
    19

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Great burro! Really like how they stuck to a true cali burro and didn't throw chile in there like everywhere else here in NM.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of TN D.
    0
    31
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ruby P.
    0
    13
    10

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 3
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 3

    Ask the Community - Cali Burrito Co

    Frontier

    Frontier

    4.2
    (2.7k reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    Yes, I get the hype, and in my opinion, totally worth it!…read more I came here on a Sunday night and they were very busy. The place is huge so they have plenty of tables available. I stood on line to order for maybe 10 minutes or so. I had the Carne Adovada Burrito, one soft Beef Taco, and rice and beans. Everything was excellent and tasted delicious. The price was very reasonable. I wish we had a restaurant like this on Long Island.

    It seems like this place has been around forever. I remember passing by this restaurant as a kid…read moreand seeing the wagon wheel chandeliers from the road. Directly across the street from University of New Mexico's main entrance, this place is packed when school is in session. This place is huge, but not at first glance. Walk into the retro-looking, Western themed dining room, and you'll see a huge menu board above the order counter. There is are several freestyle soda machines in the middle of the room. There are little digital screens in the corner where you watch for your order number and a counter in the corner where you go pick up your food. It's not until you go into the next room that you discover there is another "next room," and then another. There is a lot of art on the walls, including several John Wayne pictures. The girl at the counter who took our order was an absolute ray of sunshine--so friendly and sweet. We ordered the green chili cheeseburger with onion rings and the daily special which is the "green pile-up" (beans, hash browns, scrambled egg, and green chili beef). The good came our talented quickly, and was quite yummy. Frontier is an Albuquerque classic. If it old? Yes, but it has a huge faithful following, not including the things of UNM students that pack this giant diner during the school year. It may not be a "must try" for some, but if you want Albuquerque nostalgia, this is your place. Btw--it's pretty darn cheap,!

    Photos
    Interior
    Interior
    Complimentary Sopapillas ($0)
    Complimentary Sopapillas ($0)
    Mexican Combo ($11) w/ Christmas enchiladas, rice, beans and a crunchy taco

    See all

    Mexican Combo ($11) w/ Christmas enchiladas, rice, beans and a crunchy taco
    El Pinto

    El Pinto

    3.4
    (1.9k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    Late lunch/ early dinner today. Hotter than heck outside so decided to hide at El Pinto for…read moreawhile. Ordered cold beer and cocktails after we were seated inside Lotsa flies.....we get it....pretty much an open-air restaurant this time of year They did set a spinner on our table which helped. Was decently cool inside too I have been wanting to try their Kizer beef and pork offerings so i threw down on a cheeseburger (hard to not order New Mexican food here) But that burger was perfect! Delicious I recommend and was plenty big Of course i dropped a big spoonful of green chile on it And the green chile strip appetizer was outstanding Summer at El Pinto. Enjoy!

    This place has amazing vibe, livelihood, and outdoor, cute seating areas. The place looks vibrant…read moreand lively. But the overall food is average. I had the house special chili ribs and the ribs aren't flavorful. There is no distinctive taste to these ribs but chilied. But since the chili is tasteless themselves, it doesn't contribute to the overall flavor of the ribs anyway. 2/5 Stuff sopadillas with beef is very large and filling. For the lunch menu, the price is rather affordable for how much food I ordered. The tastes? I can't tell because it is comparable to any other restaurants. Nothing really stands out to me. 4/5 The regular sopadilla with honey as a side dish is amazing and you can't really go wrong with sopadilla and honey 5/5. Chips and salsa is continuously refilled as requested. Overall service is average, with water refill being done per request, not automatically. I personally would take tourists here to experience the cute vibe of New Mexico that this restaurant gives: a cute brunch with the ladies, a nice hang out and gathering with friends.

    Photos
    Come on in!
    Come on in!
    Hatch Chile and Chicharrones
    Hatch Chile and Chicharrones
    Interior entrance

    See all

    Interior entrance

    Cali Burrito Co - mexican - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...