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    California Fish Grill

    4.1 (926 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    CALIFORNIA FISH GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Taco Tuesday deal!!  Wow!
    Calli Y.

    What? I could've sworn I already wrote a review for this place. I was so glad when they opened several years ago. They have yummy flavors on all their food. I found their taco Tuesday specials a couple years ago and I feel like it's the best deal. Since then, though, they have taken off the salmon tacos. Which is kind of sad. But for taco Tuesday, it's a great place to go. I also love all their sides. However, most of them do have an extra up charge which adds up fast! The pricing definitely has gone up. But it's a good meal. SYOY

    EVERYTHING PROTEIN BOWL
    Caitlin V.

    I decided to try their Everything Protein Bowl instead of my usual order, Grilled Swai with garlic butter with white rice and fries. I've been upping my protein intake and trying to eat healthier. Wow, it was filling. It had Cajun shrimp, salmon, swai (white fish), and grilled chicken with white rice, beans, diced tomatoes, some sort of chili mix, and chopped parsley. It also came with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa. NGL, it's not as good as my usual order, but it packs a total of 56 grams of protein. And it's still delicious. I also felt better after eating this meal than my go-to one.

    Rock Cod on Garlic butter, zucchini and kale  slaw and avocado  plus New England Clam chowder with added Shrimp
    Sam Y.

    Food was delivered quickly with service as expected with adequate quantity and fresh quality'. .. Rock Cod, garlic butter, zucchini, kaleslaw, avocado & New England clam chowder + shrimp. The only disappointment was the amount of shrimp that was added to my soup was barely perceivable. Ambiance was as expected and priced at $28. Basically a Great value !!

    Felicity D.

    First time trying and I enjoyed it! Portion sizes were pretty big, i didn't really utilize all of the sauces given to me though.

    Marietoni R.

    Honestly, I never thought of going here till I became pregnant. The sudden craving for fish had me running to Yelp looking for anything with variety, clean ingredients, and fast. California Fish Grill delivered. I was able to satiate my fish craving and food aversions with a tilapia with simple seasonings (+ protein), fiber from the brown rice and some veggies. My husband got a nice chicken sandwich, think a fancier McChicken, same flavor profile but better. We accidentally ordered the lava shrimp but I was not complaining during my midnight cravings. Service was amazing, tables were clean and employees were pleasant. Tons of families come to eat here and I understand why.

    Poke appetizer, battered fish tacos, garlic parmesan bread, and dynamite shrimp bowl.
    Maheen K.

    We came in right when they opened up and were met with great service. We even had a mishap in which our party ordered two poke appetizers, and they were kind enough to offer a refund for the accident and took it back. The staff checked in on us often to make sure we had everything we wanted with friendly smiles. My dynamite shrimp bowl was tasty and filling. The sauce adds enough flavor to the bowl. The side of garlic parmesan bread with the Alfredo dip was also good. I love their consistency and their desire to keep items tasting fresh and good.

    TILAPIA plate
    Tiffany C.

    Ordered from this spot via my office third party delivery vendor. I opted for the tilapia fish plate which came with choice of sauce, rice, and a side of rosemary zucchini. The tilapia was a bit dry, and the sauce did not evenly coat the fish. I was a bit disappointed that the sauce barely coated half the fish which made the whole plate a bit bland.

    Swai fish plate with roasted zucchini and fries
    Susan F.

    The swai fish with Cajun sauce is still a family favorite. Their menu has changed in the past few years but glad this staple has stayed!! My only gripe about them is the ordering kiosk. Not a fan of the kiosk cause some people take a long time ordering. Wish they had actual staff taking your orders. There is one off to the side but only if someone is standing there. Guess this is just the way it's headed towards now.

    White fish, shrimp skewer, fried shrimp appetizer and salad delicious
    Julie S.

    We had a wonderful experience at CA Fish Grill thanks to two outstanding team members. Khari greeted us warmly, assisted us through the ordering process, and checked on us several times throughout our visit. The lobster roll was absolutely delicious, and the white fish with shrimp skewer and salad were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Genaro was also very professional and attentive to my husband and me, which made our experience even better. Kudos to CFG for the great food and for having such wonderful employees--we'll definitely be back!

    Yum!

    my food was fiiiiiiire! great service clean dining area. I had the avocado grilled shrimp salad with the grilled swai tacos because on Tuesdays it's only $3.50!! Yani the lady at the front is super sweet and knows the menu she was very helpful in me making my food choice. good vibes rating

    Cajun Swai (White/Fish)
    Adi K.

    I've been to this location before and loved it, which is why I came back. The food is always served quickly and tastes amazing! Lizbeth, who helped us today, provided excellent customer service. She greeted us as soon as we walked in and was very helpful throughout the entire process--from ordering to when we received our food. Overall, it was another great experience!

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    Elizabeth A.

    I love eating , I've been coming all year long . I was also helped by Kimberly Franco she is an amazing worker. The place is clean and food is always delicious. Thank you Kimberly for helping me choose from the menu

    Great service from Lizbeth! Always love visiting this location and will definitely be back soon

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    Genaro was a very nice and helpful during my time there I will for sure be coming back!!

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    Worker named Antonio , amazing customer service . He's the best helped me out with everything . Give him a raise

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    Staff was amazing especially Lizbeth! I got the lobster roll and it was amazing! Happy i switched it up from my favorite fish and chips !

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    Small cooked worm in my mahi mahi. Refused to refund. Absolutely disgusting. I do not recommend this restaurant.

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    Great location! Antonio was very helpful in helping us choose the perfect meal. very kind and great service.

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    Ask the Community - California Fish Grill

    Do they taco Tuesday?

    Yes

    Does the Cajun fish have butter on it I asked the last that picked up the phone and she said no but I clearly had a reaction to the milk I can't have dairy at all?

    I am pretty sure all dishes have some butter to increase the taste. You need to tell the them not to use any butter when placing an order.

    What other restaurants are your neighbors? Couldn't find your restaurant in the mall through Google navigation and have instead been directed to LG Grill.

    Hi K C! We are in the same building block, behind Luna Grill. Our restaurant faces the Office Depot & Steinmart.

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    Birrieria La Raza

    Birrieria La Raza

    4.6
    (258 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $

    I cannot tell you how great these were! Let me tell you…read moreabout cinco de mayo and taco Tuesday this year when we finally decided to try this food truck that we see every week by the district and always say--'we need to try it' Finally! Omg so upset we took so long to try. I went after work and messaged thru instagram to find out where he was located. In the bend behind where you usually see him. So got the tacos for my boyfriend and I got the quesadilla. Absolutely delicious. Moist and flavorful couldn't get enough. All the sides and fixins! Such a pleasant owner too. I cannot recommend more and can't wait to take my friend on lunch soon. Thank you for a wonderful dinner that night! Will definitely be back and recommend to everyone!

    In short, pretty bomb birria truck with generous portions of meat…read more The truck itself is in an office parking lot near the District, with plenty of parking nearby. I came on a Wednesday after work; I (and presumably others) was getting food on the way from work to eat at home. Otherwise if you want to eat here, your car is the ambiance and dining area. I got a burrito and some consomme, plus a quesadilla for the next day. The burrito was *packed* with beef and tasted super pleasantly meaty. I think I counted like six beans total and a bite of rice otherwise, pleasantly surprised by the filling ratios. Salsas were tasty and pleasantly spicy, consommé was flavorful and just oily enough. If you take something home I highly recommend crisping it up in a pan before inhaling. I was in and out in about 15 minutes with no line. Two huge freshly made items plus a medium consommé (which is about the size of a medium soft drink) was about $30. When it gets busy you'd probably be better off calling in an order and picking it up. I'm looking forward to the quesadilla for dinner later on, and I'll definitely be back.

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    The Taco Stand

    The Taco Stand

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    Great food and service Nathan was very helpful. Appreciate the nice atmosphere they provided.read more

    We stopped by The Taco Stand today at the Costa Mesa location. The parking lot is on the smaller…read moreside, and while there is indoor seating, you may need to wait for a table since it gets pretty busy. There is also some outdoor seating available to the left of the restaurant or at 1954 bakery. They offer the usual taco meats, burritos, and beer. We ordered two Baja Fish Burritos, what was supposed to be two California Burritos, and a churro. There was a mix-up with our order, but the staff was incredibly nice and ended up comping a California Burrito. In my eyes, the customer service was impeccable. The employees were constantly cleaning tables, picking up after guests, and helping everyone who came through the door. The atmosphere is very casual with a street-food vibe. If you don't want to wait for a seat, takeout, eating outside, or even enjoying your meal in your car are all good options. They also gave us complimentary churros in exchange for a review. The flavor was good, but the texture wasn't quite what we're used to. The inside was a little chewy and soft, whereas we prefer a crispier, hollow-style churro. As for the food, the Baja Fish Burrito was excellent--crispy fish with plenty of fresh vegetables. The California Burrito was also very tasty and packed with generous chunks of steak. The size of the burritos are pretty big. For the price point, service, and food quality, we would definitely come back.

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    Baja, camaron, carne asada | IG: @nom.noms.only
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    Puesto Park Place

    Puesto Park Place

    4.4
    (2.5k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Family-owned & operated

    We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Puesto, and a huge part of that was thanks to our…read moreincredible server, Pearl! From the moment we sat down, Pearl was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about making our experience memorable. She provided excellent recommendations, anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, and struck the perfect balance between professional service and friendly hospitality. The food and cocktails were outstanding, but Pearl's energy and attention to detail elevated the entire evening. She made us feel welcomed, cared for, and celebrated throughout our meal. It's rare to encounter service that leaves such a lasting impression, and Pearl truly embodies the kind of hospitality that keeps guests coming back. If you're dining at Puesto, ask for Pearl--you'll be in the best hands. Thank you for making our girls' night so special. We can't wait to return!

    I very rarely leave poor review. If ever. However, I feel like it is necessary for this…read morerestaurant. I went here as I was in the area and wanted filet minion or rib eye taco as I had them at Tommy Bahamas and they were amazing, however now I find out the TB no longer has them on their menu Any who back to PPP. I ordered the steak and lobster taco. It was heavily seasoned and tasted more like brisket than filet or rib eye. The lobster what was even on the taco, very little, was rubbery. The cabbage and sauce was very good. I guess their budget could handle that but not choice meats as advertised. The portion was satisfactory but still it was a little bigger than a street taco and cost $17. Seems a bit outrageous. Chips and salsa were very good. Guacamole was ok. My daughter ordered the shrimp burrito and brisket burrito from the Happy hour menu. She took one bite of the shrimp burrito and said oh no that does not taste good. I wasn't about to try it, heck no. She did eat the brisket burrito but on her way home which is 2 hrs away caused her concern. Luckily no GI issues. Service from Justin was satisfactory but he didn't seem happy to be at work. The gentleman that seated us was very pleasant and engaging. Did not care for ambiance it was dark and we seated up against a glass wall that overlooked the uninteresting kitchen. You can best be sure we won't be returning!

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    Navarro's Taqueria

    Navarro's Taqueria

    4.3
    (572 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    I came here with my coworkers for lunch and so glad that we did. I'm disappointed that I have not…read morebeen here sooner! There is a decent size parking lot for Navarro's. It is next to a gas station. It looks like a pretty popular place during the lunch hour. It's a smaller place inside, but they do have an outdoor patio. We were able to find a small table, not too far from the front counter. Ordering at the front was easy. The staff was friendly and quick. We could see the cook grilling up the meats as we placed our order. There were at least five different salsas to choose from as well as cucumbers and a chili oil at the self-serve salsa bar. I noticed a customer in front of us ordered a kids plate which included two street tacos and rice and beans. That's what I ended up ordering with Carne Asada and chorizo. There were four or five proteins to choose from for the kids plate. I loved the grilled meats with the char flavor. It was delicious! Everything was well seasoned. I wish I would've ordered a third or maybe even a fourth taco because it was that good! I will definitely come back many times and it's going to be on our lunch rotation for sure.

    I ordered the BK breakfast burrito through Postmates since I was at work and really feeling a…read morebreakfast burrito. So I tried this out. I'm glad I did. The burrito was solid sized, I was definitely full after eating it. Great seasoned potato wedges inside, tasty egg, and plenty of bacon and sausage. Only thing with the bacon and sausage was that the bacon was actually bacon bits. I'm pretty sure they are pre bagged bacon bits, judging by the extreme salty taste...they overpowered the sausage inside so all I was really getting was bacon bits. There was supposed to be chipotle mayo inside as well, but I don't think mine had it. Or it was also overpowered by the bacon bits. Burrito was grilled on both sides and wrapped up nicely. By the time I got it, it was still super hot. The green and red salsas are also delicious.

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