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    California Tacos & More

    3.4 (389 reviews)
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    Chicken Cali Taco
    Rachel W.

    Had to try it! Just moved to Omaha a few months ago and I wandered in here after a long week at work. I tried the queso with beef & Cali taco. Y'all... when I say get in the car, GET IN THE CAR! Part of me wishes I was a little drunk (this is literal drunk food). Part of me wished there was more seasoning (don't worry... dip in queso and it elevates everything) The service was wonderful. Having never been there I asked for suggestions and ended up getting my boo thang a chimichanga as well. This food brings comfort straight from the world to your belly and will punch your diet and healthy habits in the face. Add some salsa for spice and queso for flavor and send it!

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    Michelle M.

    First of all, this is a midtown staple and I'd encourage everyone to try it at least once, so take the star rating how you will. I've been here a dozen times throughout my life and it's always been good. The Cali Taco is their version of a puffy taco, and I remember them being a lot better in the past. I'm not sure when they went from being a puffy taco shell to basically a fried bread shell. I came Friday night after work to pick up tacos to go. They changed their hours, so they're open for lunch but close again until 5. I arrived about 4:50 so I just waited and was the first person there when they re-opened. They told me they were still heating up the fryers, so it'd be a minute. I got a margarita while I waited and it was probably one of the best ones I've had! It was made to order and wasn't made with a premade mix, she shook it, which resulted in almost a soft, creamy texture. I had a great convo with the lady who took my order, who also ended up being the bartender. I was thanked by her and another guy, who looked like maybe the owner or manager, it just felt like a welcoming experience. As far as the food, $55 was a lot to pay for 3 tacos, queso without chips, and a margarita. The Cali Tacos are $11 apiece, but they're huge. They're probably the most white people tacos you can find, but still good. I remember the shell being more crispy in the past, so I'm not sure if they were just packed up before they were ready, or if the drive home softened them. They don't reheat well because of the lettuce, so I wouldn't suggest ordering more than 1 at a time unless you have a big appetite. The queso was super thick, not spicy, but it was good. I probably wouldn't get it again though, it was too much with the tacos. Points on the salsa verde! It tastes like authentic salsa, the red is good but not at all spicy. I want to go back and try the regular tacos to see how they compare, hopefully the regular tacos can redeem the Cali Tacos.

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    Shelbie G.

    This was an amazing experience first time being in here, the food was amazing. That's not an over exaggeration the meat is smoked for three days and the flavor was there. The setting is very much a family vibe. The service was great, looking forward to going back!

    Shalon P.

    I asked the server what I should get as it was my first time. I said I wanted tacos. He recommended the beef Cali I believe. But he referred to it as a taco. He then told me it's be pretty large so I'd only need one. So it comes out and it's this deep fried tortilla with beef, lettuce, and cheese. Part of me wanted to refuse it immediately. I decided to eat it instead. I honestly wasn't a fan of the deep fried tortilla. I get that they're known for it but I just wanted regular simple tacos. I'm giving 4 stars because I should've asked more questions about it before ordering. And my server was extremely nice. I'd love to return and try their more traditional tacos.

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    Brian S.

    Found this little hole in the wall taco place. Super cool. The owners are super friendly. The service was fast and efficient... best of all the taste was amazing. Ordered the Cali Taco (huge) and chips with Queso... ALL DELICIOUS TRY ALL THEIR SALSA.... all delicious

    Cali shrimp taco, rice and beans
    Neelina C.

    Large portion size! 1 taco was plenty for me. I really liked the torta-style taco. The sauces were really good and the green sauce had a nice spice. Customer service was really great! Great location, easy to find parking. I thought it was a bit pricey but the portions made up for it.

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    Claudia S.

    We heard about California Tacos on Jacob Cruikshank's YouTube channel and have been looking forward to visiting. We had to circle a couple of times to get parking. The interior is definitely dive-y, but clean. A friendly person took our order and we got our drinks and some salsa and got settled at our table. We ordered a beef cali taco, chicken cali taco and steak nachos (half flour and half corn tortilla chips). We found both cali tacos to be of generous size but lacking any flavor in the "shell" or the meat, even with the addition of salsa. The only thing flavorful was the lettuce. We both left probably 90% of our uneaten $10 tacos on the table when we left. The nachos were good. I do wish they were more than just cheese, beans and meat. Some tomatoes, onions, sour cream, etc. would have been a nice addition. I'll be honest, even though the nachos were good, we left disappointed that we'd spent over $40 on the meal.

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    Best restaurant ever, Mole is amazing and so sweet! They have great drinks and chips and queso! Awesome deal for the price!

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    28 days ago

    Great place to visit Mou is excellent, great hospitality. Excellent service. come check them out. Was featured on diner drive ins and dive

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    Phenomenal puffy tacos and service. Clean restaurant and food was hot and ready. Good staple and portions

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    2 months ago

    Outstanding!! New ownership is bringing back the original great food!! Large portions!! Definitely back on the must go to eat spot.

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    4 months ago

    The taco Tuesday deal was so yummy and the perfect amount of food for the value. I love this corner of town, and I will be back!

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    Always a hit! Great tacos, excellent margaritas and amazing service. If you are I. The area, check them out. You won't regret it.

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    Brad leads a terrific team that delivers fresh, delicious food with prompt, friendly service. The atmosphere is always fun and exciting.

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    Quality of food has gone downsteak was tough and shells were doughy. Probably will not be back. I'm sad, been coming for years.

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