Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    California Taco Shop

    4.3 (92 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order California Taco Shop Takeout or Delivery

    California Taco Shop Photos

    Business Info

    CALIFORNIA TACO SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?

    You might also consider

    More like California Taco Shop

    Recommended Reviews - California Taco Shop

    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

    Chorizo burrito
    David L.

    Good food but gosh it's pricey. I got a Carnitas Burrito ($12) and a Chorizo Burrito ($12), just burritos, plus a can of soda. When the person at the counter rang up the food, he quickly switched to the payment screen showing almost $30. I was charged $24 for the two burritos, $3 for an aluminum can of Pepsi and $1.03 of convenience fee. What's convenience fee? And then I was prompt to tip before I can tap my credit card to

    Ashlyn P.

    California Taco Shop is phenomenal, to say the least. My boyfriend and I had picked this spot to try a new taco place, and we definitely won't be going anywhere else in Pittsburgh for our tacos again! The food was incredible-- soft corn tortillas were cooked perfectly, along with the perfect tortilla chips! The meat was also cooked perfectly, as it was juicy yet still slightly charred. The guacamole was freaking amazing, honestly I can keep going on and on about everything that we ate, because it was SO much better than we ever could've imagined. California Taco Shop is no weak chain restaurant, made to pretend to be authentic Mexican cuisine. California Taco Shop IS however family owned and most definitely authentic. This place isn't even comparable to those silly chain restaurants. Please trust me on this one and skip the posers within Mexican food culture, and get the real delicious food from here instead! The employee who took care of us was great, and it was nice to see a smiling face who seemed to truly care about offering this delicious food to us folks :) The restaurant itself is super cute and cozy, and it even offers some outdoor seating! The prices are very reasonable too, especially for their AMAZING quality! Great work here, I'll definitely be back again soon!!

    California Burrito
    Morgan H.

    I was weary about this 'California' Mexican food spot as I always am...however, this joint nailed it. Being from SoCal myself; I know the flavors and taste and their California Burrito was on point. Now the service was unfriendly and lost, but the Burrito was great.

    Nelli T.

    Phenomenal taco joint with authentic tacos made by an awesome team. I enjoyed the crunch tacos with chicken and beef plus street corn and burritos. We ordered so much food on our first visit and loved every bite!

    Jacob S.

    California Taco Shop, wow! I never thought I would order l, let alone enjoy mexican food outside of Dago. This place lives up to the SD vibe. This is very much a SD Taco Shop located in PA.

    Menu
    Bari P.

    Delicious tacos that remind me of the street tacos back home in the south west. My mom got a burrito, freaking thing was huge and she scarfed down half before I even knew it! She's not one to each much, so I had to try a bite. Soooo good! Highly recommended if you're looking for some authentic noms with a laid back casual atmosphere. Will definitely be going back!

    Al Pastor Taco and Carne Asada Taco so good I forgot to add salads verde and roja
    Kimberly R.

    The tacos were amazing remind me of the street tacos back home in Long Beach ca will def go back will have to try a burrito or a torta

    Fish, carnitas, Al pastor tacos
    Marnie S.

    Heard great things so we tried it out last week. My husband got the California burrito and I got the fish, carnitas, and Al pastor tacos. We don't live super close by and had to do takeout for this meal, so by the time I got home, the fish taco was no crisp or crunchy at all...hopefully just due to the drive, which I'm sure was the case. The flavors were all great, a few fat/gristly pieces in the carnitas, but overall, I really enjoyed the food. My husband liked the California burrito quite a bit! It was also huge, so he saved the rest for the next day and it was still good on day two. Looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu! Really nice to have some good Mexican food here!

    Carne Asada and Al Pastor Tacos
    Richard A.

    So it may not be what I am used to when I lived in Los Angeles, CA but this food is the closest I've found to really good traditional Mexican food. The team that works there are really nice and friendly and the place is decorated well. Great place to eat

    Churros

    See all

    1 day ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 days ago

    Very authentic tacos, flavor is very similar to the ones I have had in Mexico. Quick and friendly service and a chill vibe pretty cozy

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 days ago

    Food was just not good, shells soggy and falling apart. It's expensive for the quality honestly save your money just eat Taco Bell

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Morgan H.
    0
    88
    151

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bari P.
    29
    36
    33

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Excellent food, and quick service. Don't sleep on their offerings! The rolled tacos were fresh, flavorful and crisp.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    The burrito was soggy and the fries were terrible. One guy was working there staring at his phone. terrible.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Like food truck Mexican food! Quick & delicious! Dessert is at Dudt Bakery next door!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Good food. I don't like the convenience fee tacked on, very lame. So signage saying if you pay in cash it's cheaper

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hans L.
    49
    95
    77

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years 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

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of DJ J.
    1740
    1719
    1744

    4 years ago

    Helpful 18
    Thanks 0
    Love this 16
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    Ask the Community - California Taco Shop

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Tacos 1,629 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Ta’Con Todo Taqueria PGH

    Ta’Con Todo Taqueria PGH

    4.7
    (23 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME…read more Not only did I just have a great taco spot a few weeks ago out here but 2min up the road there is AN EVEN MORE ELITE one inside a Mexican grocery store We all loved California Taco Shop and all agreed this shit on it. None of us were expecting it and cannot believe how amazing the whole thing was The chips came out fresh from the frier, sizzling. Loved that. Don't give me that bagged bullshit. Show some love The guac made to order as it should be. Little more lemon going on than what I like and pretty much whipped. I like her a little chunky The tacos. All meats were cooked perfect The lengua MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH. Super tender with that rich beef flavor you want from it Pastor nailed. Marinade gave that nice smoke, and edges all with a great crisp Asada. Simple but smashed. Flavoring and juiciness on fucking lock THE TOSTADAS. JESUS WEPT FOR THESE CRISP ON THEM UNREAL. THE PASTOR WITH THE PINEAPPLE CHUNKS IN IT. UNREAL. WHATEVER CHESE MELTED ON THESE UNREAL. GIVE ME A BAKERS DOZEN AND THEN SOME I cannot get over how much of a shock this spot was and I'm going back Saturday already. Remember it's in a grocery store so VERY limited seating. Feels like you're in Mexico tho

    Great experience & delicious food! The sign is advertised as a Mexican grocery store but just…read moreinside is this great taqueria. Service was friendly and food was made fresh and served pretty quickly. I had chicken tostados and my husband had a pork and a chicken taco. All fire!! The chicken had so much flavor! And the tostadas were a perfect crunch. They had a small salsa bar that was very clean. It included 4 salsas, chopped onions, chopped cilantro and other garnishes. Will absolutely return when in the area!! 10/10!!

    Photos
    Inside
    Inside
    Soap Azteca
    Soap Azteca
    Chilaquiles de Asada

    See all

    Chilaquiles de Asada
    Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant

    Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant

    3.6
    (313 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Congratulations on 47 years & counting of wonderful food & friendly service. You and your staff…read moremake each customer feel like family. After not being to the restaurant in probably 5 months we came on a busy Friday night! We had a wait of about 40 minutes- but always worth the wait. You can always grab a drink at the very busy bar, or you can always join the wait list. We did not. We love coming to the Franklin inn for our favorite Mexican food, best salsa & margaritas! Service is always warm and friendly and never feel rushed. Smaller restaurant if you haven't been - warmly decorated & right now looks so festive for the holidays. If you have not been, take the time and check them out.

    I loved this place! The food was delicious and the drinks were super tasty! The margaritas are so…read morecute and served in a mason jar. Depending on the size of the jar, it can serve either 1-2 people for the "half" or normal size and for the "full" it can serve 3-4 and boy are they worth every drop! The service was very friendly and to be seated we got lucky and didnt have to wait long however, the wait can be lengthy depending on the time you go because the restaurant isnt very big on the inside. Even though it isnt super big it still feels comfortable and the atmosphere is family friendly! I ordered the Birria Fries and it was DELCIOUS!!!! The meat was flavored perfect and it was soooo tender! My boyfriend got the Chicken Fajitas and I tried a piece of chicken and that was super yummy too! I will definitely be back to have some more yummy drinks and food!

    Photos
    View from our table at 5 PM on a Thursday
    View from our table at 5 PM on a Thursday
    Grilled Chorizo App was amazing
    Grilled Chorizo App was amazing
    Franklin Inn Mexican Restaurant

    See all

    California Taco Shop - tacos - Updated August 2026

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