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    California Taco Shop

    3.7 (126 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    CALIFORNIA TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Candice S.

    So I placed an ASAP order for pickup and it took 45 minutes. This was disappointing because that's way too long for the items I order. Either way after waiting I got my food and it was I correct. I ordered a Soft Supreme Taco that was supposed to come with all the fixings. However it was messy and just had lettuce and tomato. Mind you it's extra money for all the other toppings so that was annoying. The taco ended up being really dry. I also ordered nachos and those were surprisingly good. The shrimp is baby baby shrimp, so small. I appreciate that they don't change you extra for shrimp/gosh. I'm not sure that I would return but it wasn't a horrible experience. If I come back it would only be for the nachos.

    Amanda C.

    Changing my review from 3 stars to 1. I would give LESS if I could. This is the worst location. I make an order over the phone, repeat it to ensure it's accurate and not once, but THREE times it's messed up. I say no tomatoes on the burrito so then I just get rice and beans and no other toppings on any other parts of my $35 order. THIRD time it's happening. I am NOT one to complain I know how hard food industry workers work. But you know what!?? I WORK HARD TOO and at this point it's over $100 in WRONG ORDERS!!! I called to let them know it's an ongoing issue and they offer for ME TO DRIVE BACK THERE and get a replacement burrito? My WHOLE ORDER IA WRONG FOR THE THIRD TIME!!!!! And then I ask nicely if I can just have money back for THIS order and she said I can drive there for a damn 20% off ...coupon? ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! Horrible HORRIBLE food and horrible service !!! I attached a picture of my "extra steak, extra cheese burrito"..... it's legit a pile of lettuce. Even the "salad" it came with is a damn pile of lettuce. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE!!!!!

    Super small burrito. For 10.75 lol
    Armando P.

    I'm going to save you some time, worst food I have ever try, I paid almost 40 dollars to eat trash, the burrito if you can call it that. Extra small super dry . I ask for a refund when I saw how small it was, I was told they don't do refunds . lol bad costumer service, go to Taco Bell

    Grant A.

    Had passed this place a bunch when I lived here and never gone. On my visit I did and was not dissapointed. Good service. Straightforward food. Got 3 tacos and a burrito. And a coke. Ordered the tacos with the meat and onion + cilantro. Burrito had everything but sour cream.

    Padres? Heck yeah!
    Jess F.

    I feel like I'm home!!! Yes yes yes!!! This is what I have been missing for months since we moved out here from San Diego. Dare I say it almost taste just like albertacos?!?!? From the minute we walked into this place we knew it was going to be good. There's something very distinct about a legit California style Mexican restaurant and this place had it. We laughed a little bit at the menu since some of the wording had been altered for more east coast people, street tacos were soft tacos, carne asada is just listed as steak. But beyond that it's as legit as it can get. It's been so long since I have had a true street taco or a horchata. We were slightly overwhelmed by the menus but only because there were so many things we wanted. We live about an hour away from here and I can say in the 4 days it's been since we went we have actually had to stop ourselves from driving back just for burritos. We can't wait to go back!!

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    John B.

    This place is legit, I have heard that it's pretty good here had to try it out. I see some bad reviews about service, it was not the case for me. Two young girls taking orders, very polite, informative and fast. Got the 2 taco combination. (fish tacos) first of all the price was right $6.99. Comes with two large tacos, fish tasted delicious with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and tarter sauce. Also came with beans , rice, and salad also delicious. Good size portions. My only complaint is that it's called California taco and I didn't see anything Baja style which i was hoping to try some baja style fish tacos. Also the place needs a bit of an update and parking seems like it could be a problem, it is located on a corner of a busy intersection. I would definitly recommend this place and I will be coming back again very soon!

    Alex L.

    The fried Oreos are amazing. They are worth the drive alone. If you have not had them before try them from here you will not be disappointed. We have also tried the Churros as well and loved them. This is the only california taco shop that has a ton of dessert options.

    2.5 pound MONSTER burrito
    Cory K.

    I never thought I'd delve any deeper into Olneyville for Mexican food with favorites Chilangos and El Rancho Grande nearby...but coupons have a magical way of getting me to try new places. On the plus side- I ordered the largest burrito I've ever seen...a 2.5 pound monster burrito with rice, beans, guac and both steak and chicken. Aside from being nearly impossible to eat (and at least 2 meals) the chicken was dry and could have used some hot sauce or something. We also tried a sampler plate with taco roll-ups, enchiladas, etc. Everything was generally underwhelming. I don't know how authentic this place is....maybe authentic Californian. Pretty pedestrian fare, but at least they have generous portions. If you want to feed three people with a single burrito the size of your head for $9 then by all means get over to California Taco Shop!

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    3 years ago

    Food is average. Not really authentic and meats are dry. Fast service most of the time

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    2 years ago

    Soo delicious! Greatest nachos ive had in a long time. The ambiance was so cute too, and i love that they have locations everywhere.

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    Meat tends to be dry, nothing really all that special. Got food poisoning from their queso.

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    My order is always correct , and the food is always amazing ! I always want Cali tacos lol

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    Excelente la comida, muy sana y sabrosa y también excelente servicio, rápido y amigable…read more The food was excellent; very healthy and delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

    First off, the good: Ethan our server was very sweet…read moreThe food was DELICIOUS (carnitas quesadilla and bean dip in particular) However we had a pretty bad customer service experience with the owner who was contacted after we noticed a discrepancy with our bill. We ordered the chips and guac for 14.50, which comes with beans and salsa, and says says free refills (menu attached). We asked for one refill of beans and one of guac. When we got the bill, we were supposed to see charges for the beans and guac. Our server explained that the free refills were only for the chips and salsa. We asked to see a menu again and pointed out that it says free refills. Our server contacted the owner/manager who doubled down on the misleading statement and charged us for both refills (total of 10.50 additional cost). It's really a bummer because I had read a bunch of reviews on here and my takeaway is that the food is great but the management leaves something to be desired. Be upfront with your customers! It's a great restaurant with delicious food, I'm glad small businesses exist, and I wish that we had been treated with more grace and honesty. Losing $10 on your end (or even just being upfront and stating the refill policy on the menu) is well worth it for a positive customer experience. I would have loved to give this place 5 stars but took 1 off for the misleading pricing and another for the way that it was handled by the manager.

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    4.0
    (668 reviews)
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    One of my favorite places for a date or to bring friends! I feel like I'm always talking about how…read moremuch I love it here. The menu is small and yet there's always plenty of yummy things to try when I go, even as a picky eater. There are multiple vegetarian and even a vegan option or two. I always have to get the guac when I come here - it's the perfect amount of creaminess without too much onion. Their red salsa is a great slightly chunky - slightly juicy texture and has a bit of a kick. The vegan burrito bowl is my go-to as a vegetarian, and the street corn side as an app is elite! It is a little spicier these days since the recipe was updated from on the cob to off the cob (I much prefer off for ease of eating and sharing!) The Coconut Cartel margarita was creamy and smooth and went down *quick* haha. Others in my party loved the spicy Margarito, although they were out of the main spicy tequila but the servers offered substitute recommendations. I came with a very large work group today, and the servers were so patient and flexible when we asked for modifications from the menu. I even was able to order the queso dip with the chorizo on the side (yummy but very thick cheese dip!), and they were very attentive of my colleague's mushroom allergy and made sure she got dedicated dishes, even when we were all sharing apps. The churro donuts seem to have changed recipe and got mixed reviews - some thought they were dry, another says she Uber Eats just those regularly Sitting outside in the summer on the patio is nice. Tasty, interesting dishes with modern urban twists on Mexican recipes. Truly the only slight downside is that sometimes parking can be tricky in this area, but you can always find free street parking, it may just take you a little bit. Even the funky and creative decor is a selling feature for me. A must-try!

    DELICIOUS! Their happy hour has changed a bit but they are still as good as ever- they even now let…read moreyou mix and match tacos for a platter- yay! Fantastic service and cool bar area- I always recommend this place to friends who are in the area! *Crispy fish tacos are still my favorite item on the menu. Carnitas tacos are my 2nd favorite but I need to try their Al Pastor next time! They also have really good chips and guacamole.

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    Chilangos

    4.3
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    0.8 mi
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    Aguardente

    4.6
    (223 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Wow. If you're looking for a spot that has amazing food, beautiful art and design aspects, friendly…read moreservice, and plates to share, Aguardente is the place for you. A friend and I came in and put our names on the waitlist, waited for about 45 minutes at a bar down the street, and then had some of the most fulfilling tapas ever! We got a Prosciutto & Salpicao board, the Queijo de Cabra, and Frijol Dip. I also got a nice portuguese red wine that paired well with some of the cheese we received. We sat in a very sweet and cozy nook and enjoyed every minute! I will be back when it's warm out and the front patio is open!

    My friend and I came here on Father's Day expecting it to be packed, which it was, but there were…read morestill a few tables available, both inside and outside. At their front patio, they had the World Cup game playing, but the back patio felt cozier so we opted for that. The inside though was a strong second since the lighting is very low, creating a cool and calm environment. Walking through the restaurant to get to our table made me realize that each table is unique, no two are decorated the same or have the same furniture. It was a hot day but the overhead mesh cover blocked out a lot of the sun. Our waitress made us feel very welcome from the start and told us about their drink and food specials. My friend ordered Guatemalan beer as well as a Spanish beer. For food, we ordered the plantain fries, octopus, calamari, and shrimp salad, and grilled lamp chops. The seafood salad came out first. According to the menu, it was going to be paired with cornbread. It looked like sourdough bread but had a far denser consistency. I was expecting the salad to have lots of shrimp to act as a filler but surprisingly, it was about 60% octopus, 25% calamari, 10% shrimp, and 5% onions. The seafood was very flavorful, tasted fresh, and cooked perfectly. The portion size was great for two. Next came the plantain fries, which I was least impressed with as it was essentially fried plantain chunks. I think it would have been better if they were cut into smaller pieces that can be easily dipped and consumed in one bite. The plantain was gently ripe, so just a little sweet and the dipping sauce was like a less sour sour cream. Lastly, the lamp chops came out and the presentation was wonderful. They were a bit skinnier and less tender than that I was expecting, but flavor wise they were good. We enjoyed the food, ambiance, and service here.

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