I've gotten food from here a few times, and every time the service has been really good. There's barely any customers, the interior is huge and clean, and the food in the drop-in bins always looks, tastes, and smells fresh. I ordered a classic burrito with beans, cheese, tomatoes, pickled onions, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo. It tasted excellent! Definitely worth the $11, plus I earn rewards through their Burrito Elito membership. Their sauce wall was lacking, though. They only had a few hot sauces when they always boast having hundreds. If you want a wider selection, go to the Olney MD location, whose sauce wall is always well stocked. They also sell candy at the register to satisfy your sweet tooth! This location also has patio seating. Keep California Tortilla alive, people! It's far better than Chipotle and Baja Fresh (another one that's slowly disappearing). read more

See all

The food was good. The establishment was clean and in good order. Service was excellent. My one tiny complaint is that the tortilla wasn't from California. It had no idea about Sublime's 1994 Skunk Records promo of 40 Oz to Freedom. It had no recollection of the epic festivals out on Redondo Beach. It never once said "stoked" or "gnarly". It refused to "post up" at the Ralph's and looked at me funny when I said "dank". It hadn't even seen all of the Fast and Furious movies. Yeah, this tortilla wasn't definitely NOT from California. Food still good though. A++++++ and two thumbs up. read more

Pretty nice quick food stop. We pop in for dinner occasionally. Their bowls are overpriced. The manager told me they are moving to a make your own bowl method like Chipotle. We'll have to check it out. Staff is always nice. read more

California Tortilla - Interior - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

In 1988, internationally-renowned, animated film director, Hayao Miyazaki spun an original story about two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who moved to the Japanese countryside to help tend to their ailing mother and discovered the cat-like ghosts, Totoros, and ebony dust-bunnies that would spark their senses of wonder and joy and erase their concerns and grief. But what if the Totoros were no longer native only to the Japanese meadows and forests? And what if the giant yet cherubic cat-buses in the United States ferried the Totoros to and fro on the weekends so that they could purchase dishes that sparked their own culinary memories and joy? What if, instead of persuading their passengers to choose entrees akin to what the Totoros enjoyed in their previous lives, deboned rainbow trout and succulent salmon and luscious albacore tuna, the Cat Buses intended for the Totoros to choose something new? What if, in Maryland, the cat buses with dinner-plate-sized eyes for headlights, shuttled the gatherings of Totoros to 3941 Evergreen Parkway in Bowie, ostensibly for burritos, fajitas, and tacos? There, at California Tortilla, they would discover that the one dish that quenched their immortal and adorable palates was identical to the only one that exhilarated my wife's and my own culinary curiosities: their Turkey Chili, one of the best we have found in Maryland. read more

See all

The screamin chicken and blackened fish tacos were so gross. Here's what you go for: carnitas and guacamole and a vast hot sauce collection. I paid almost $20 for chips, a drink, and three small tacos. Two of which were gross. The food took like 7-10 minutes. The staff was really nice. Would I come back? Probably not. read more

I don't know how this location stays in business ever since I can remember I've never seen it full and bustling with patrons. Today there was one another person ordering. Presentation is key and this place misses the mark however you can tell the food is fresh meaning limited preserves and additives. However I ordered tacos and from the meat that was in a lot Of broth to the toppings that were also wet needless to say my tortilla didn't stand a chance. I appreciate them filling my tacos but they became not eatable due to none of the food being properly drained first. Not sure if I will return or not. May just have to wait and go to a truly authentic taco place for my fix. read more

I fell in love with this restaurant because of the Bethesda location, this 3941 location on the other hand is something else, I get 5 pieces of fish on create your own bowl and alway buy two plate when I order from the Bethesda location , I notice every time I order from this 3941 I only get 3 dried burnt and very small pieces like literally burnt fish and the plate doesn't weight or look like the one from Bethesda ,if I were to take off the burnt part all 3 doesn't make up for one of those succulent ones I get from the Bethesda location shi be giving me nightmares everytime I order from this 3941 read more

California Tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

See all

I went to the California Tortilla in Bowie and the food is delicious and the customer service is amazing!!!!

The food is just okay, if you want a different style of burrito or taco then this is the place for you but some days the food can be bland. The service is slow after you place your order so you may want to order online, they have a plenty of seating inside and parking is free. read more

Tasty food... Great service... Prompt service... Fair pricing... Open during COVID-19 pandemic... Social distancing & masking up!!! I appreciate when I see a business post signs REQUIRING MASKS to be worn inside their facility; this lets me know they care about their employees & their customers... Hello & Yes!!!! #maskupBABY This day, we stopped in for a bite to eat. As of late, not only is eating out a challenge due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is also a challenge because of my dietary restrictions. Stopping into this restaurant was a no brainer. I immediately knew I would get a vegan burrito. And that is exactly what I had. Others in my party had a shrimp bowl and a cheeseburger tortilla kids meal. My food was properly prepared. The burrito was massive. I did not think I would finish it all, but I did. Can you say FAMISHED!!!! And in finishing it all, I was full for the rest of the day. Loved stopping in to this restaurant. The vibrantly colored decor was very attractive and appealing to my eye. The social distancing markers on the floor allowed me to place an order and maintain my distance for safety sake. Ordering was seamless. We placed our order. We paid via contactless payment processing. We waited about 10 minutes and our food was prepared then we were out of the door. Love that the restaurant has hand sanitizers strategically placed inside. This gave me an additional security that the restaurant owner, employees and customers would all be safer. I plan to return and get another HUGE MASSIVELY DELICIOUS UBER FILLING vegan burrito in the near future. read more

See all

I was in the Area for the New M Lounge! That's next to Mezzeh and across from Party HQ. And I was Hungry after going to Harris Teeter!.. Took my mama to Lunch!! I stoped in here for a Southwestern Salad! Was greeted by Michael he was nice and very much helpful I usually have it for lunch but my bff brings it and we split it !!.. so I got one with tomatoes and one without with the honey lime and mango sauce mixed it it was really!! .. this will definitely be my go-to for Salads!! It was thick niice pieces of grilled chicken and it keeps you full and it's no croutons just a healthy delicious grilled salad!! read more

California Tortilla - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

See all

This is the best California Tortilla I've ever been too. Even with a lot of customers, they fixed my food fast and it was still hot when I made it home. My grandson that's 5, love their kids cheeseburger taco meal. read more

wonderful people and the food is always tasty. Love caltort! Tasty-rrific! Whoooooooooooo buddy

I live for Cal-Tortilla!!! There all about customer service and GREAT FOOD! The wait time is not long as they make to order your meal. I love the hot sauce Bar!! And The Chips & Queso is sooooo Yummy!!! My Fav: Blacken Caesar bowl, Chips & Queso **Tip- Use your rewards card each visit to get a free bowl** read more

California Tortilla - Burrito Bowl (Caesar ) - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

I ordered a chicken platter, what I received was a veggie platter. The employee who took my order, was the same one who made my food, so it wasn't a lack of communication, because he got it right on my receipt. This is why we can't have nice things in PG. thanks for nothing. read more

California Tortilla - Absolutely no chicken in my chicken platter from CalTort in Bowie. - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Ordered chicken fajita and this is what I got. Do you see something missing. Yes the tortillas. Also do you see the Amount of chicken they give you. Very disappointing. I ordered when they first opened not busy. Rice was dry. Onions were salty. Chicken was well cooked and guac/salsa/black beans were fine. Not sure what is wrong with this california tortilla. They always get my order wrong!!! read more

California Tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Nope Done here Not sure what they changed but the bowls and quesadillas all had massive amounts of a bbq sauce on them Maybe to disguise the bad frozen chicken and meat flavor The bowls were to come with sauce / but we didn't expect 3-5 ounces of sauce drenching our food with sugar and salt... But the quesadilla and burrito - WERE ALSO DRENCHED - so this person took it upon themselves to drench 4 out of 5 orders with so much sauce - it was not edible read more

California Tortilla - This is a bowl that is supposed to have a bbq sauce but this is like soup and no one in my family would eat it - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Holy crap does this place suck. I've given this place at lease 5 chances. Never again will I be here. If it's not burnt food it's screwed up orders. I order 6 tacos and got 5. I went back to get my last taco and had to wait 30 MINUTES just for a chicken taco. And when I asked about the taco they get mad at ME saying that I was suppose to go to the people making the food to get it. No one told me that! I was told to wait and I did. Wait and watch everyone else get their correct orders while I had to wait for my single taco. I'm never going to any California Tortilla again and I'm will go out of my way to tell people to not go to them either! Beyond rude service. read more

I have not been to California Tortilla in years. The last time I went to one was in Rockville, MD. I was pleasantly surprised when I entered, because I was greeted by the staff. That is rare these days. I ordered the Blackened Fish Tacos, along with chips and salsa. The fish came on a thin corn tortilla wrapped inside of another thin corn tortilla. I am assuming it is this way to contain the sauce they put on top of the fish. The taco was delicious. The salsa was good as well. It had the right amount of cilantro. The chips were meh. They were not fresh out of the oil and tasted like they had been sitting out for a while. I could taste the potential if they were hot. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at this location and recommend it to others. read more

This steak quesadilla. This damn steak quesadilla!! Exactly what I like. The steak is tender and juicy. Tasty and even has good grilled and smokey taste. Just a little. It was cheesey. The tortillas were grilled properly. Flaky. Crispy. I have no complaints. I will be back. It is amazing to me! Keep it up!! read more

See all

This was my first visit to California Tortilla, the cooks were pleasant and friendly. The cashier was not very helpful when I asked about the special . The service was quick, in and out in less than five minutes. The food was good the burrito had a great flavor just the right kick with the jalapeño and avocado . The burrito just had more rice than I would prefer. I'd be willing to return and try something new and would look forward to eating in to get the full experience. read more

See all

Over the past few years, this place has seriously declined. I say this as someone who used to work there as a teenager. Whether it's the new management or lack of corporate oversight, I hope it gets better. We went for Taco Tuesday and not only did they get 4 our tacos wrong, the blackened chicken ones barely had any meat in them. Much less anything else. You can do better California Tortilla. read more

California Tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

I got the No-Meato bowl. It's really good I love all the vegetables! Love this place but don't go that much because there aren't many vegetarian options there. Would definitely be there more if there were more options - maybe a vegetarian protein like tofu or something! read more

California Tortilla - No-Meato - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

Apparently you will be charged a different price depending on who is at the register. I get the same thing every time I come here a blackened chicken Caesar bowl with no rice no beans and I want extra salsa. Instead of substituting these salsa like they always do this guy wants to charge me 80cents. It's crazy and all I'm getting is lettuce chicken cheese and tomato in my bowl. read more

Been going here for years. Service has shears been pretty average but the southwest salad with honey lime dressing was my fav. Unfortunately over the last two years (covid) service has all but diminished. Orders that are placed correctly, either in store or online are constantly missing something, I.e. tortilla strips or dressing, etc. On more than one occasion I've had to drive back 30 mins to address a missing item. The last straw for me was the partially cooked blackened chicken. My husband picked the meals up the night before where, apparently, some kind of disagreement occurred between he and a young black girl with braids and glasses that he estimated was the shift leader. They eventually got to a resolution but he was highly upset with her attitude towards the whole thing. Fast forward to the next morning when I'm about to eat my salad and not only is it missing strips again but the chicken isn't cooked all the way through. I drive 30 min one way to explain the issue... The same black girl seemed to care less. Never apologized or offered a consolation. She simply stared at the receipt, asked me if I had the card and eventually gave my cash. I was polite in my interaction, even tried to show her the pieces I was referring to... She didn't care. I understand things are different and somewhat difficult with staffing and logistics in the midst of COVID. I even understand that sometimes cooks can miss a spot when preparing large quantities of food.... Even though this can be very dangerous. However, customer service, paying attention to order details and giving a damn when you mess up is free. read more

California Tortilla - Uncooked blackened chicken on Southwest Salad - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

See all

This is a nice quick spot to grab a burrito or bowl when you are on the go. They recently added the Havana Bowl to their menu and I absolutely love it. It was the best thing they did. The Havana bowl has rice, beans, fresh cilantro, sour cream, lettuce, fresh avocado, mango salsa, grilled chicken and fried plantains! I love it especially with added guacamole! There are a lot choices on the menu and lots of drink options. I've also bought a blackened chicken Cesar burrito, fajita burrito, the special dilla, and their fish tacos. The fish tacos are tilapia. I like their other seasonal bowl which was the Mediterranean bowl. It consisted of chicken, couscous, hummus, rice, lettuce, and sour cream. That was delish. Another thing is that Their rice is kind of bland but all the toppings help bring it to life. They also have some nice add ons to make it a fresh deal. For example, chips and guacamole with a soda, chips and queso with a soda, brownie and a soda, or even a cookie with a drink. I do think they can be pretty pricey and that's why I gave them three stars. read more

Today's experience was bad. Ordered the pick 3 tacos. They got the order wrong. There was barely any filling in the tacos. The corn tortillas were tasteless & soggy. Bright spot is Emma, the Cashier. Hire new cooks & give value for price. Tacos were terrible. Waste of time & money. Do better. read more

It was my first time, I can honestly say that it was disappointing. I ordered a honey lime bowl and pick 3 tacos. When I opened the bowl it looked like the food they tried to serve the NBA players in the bubble before they hired actual chefs. In the bowl the rice was aired out, chicken tasted like something out of a frozen pack you get from the grocery store. The tacos were barely decent and they did not come with the topping asked for. Come to find out it was not on the ticket. If you're looking for your monies worth, try chipotle, well anywhere else but here. read more

Service extremely slow, i've been waiting for 20 minutes for my carry out and still waiting as I type this. There is a line of customers becoming a bit aggravated at the lack of speed in receiving their orders. One customer actually shared with me that she feels bad for the workers. Employees seemed inexperienced but very polite; one young man apologized and thanked me for my patience. Management should really invest in this establishment. It appears it's poorly run. I'm giving this store an extra star due to the staff appearing to look overwhelmed but trying their best. **Update** Gave this store an additional 3rd star because the mixed grill bowl was REALLY good after finally getting home to eat it. read more

Went back for another try. Looks like they fixed the tables but the food was no better. It took 25 minutes to get my fajita burrito made .. so slow and it was not good. Very little protein all filler Last chance won't be back read more

I ordered 3 different tacos and none of them came with the toppings that were suppose to be on them. The corn tortillas were hard and non-pliable. read more

THE WORST FOOD PREPARER STAFFS EVER IN BOWIE, MD! i ordered a tornado burrito last Saturday. While I was waiting for my name to be called, a Hispanic customer walked in and ordered her food after me. After 10 minutes, I still didn't hear my name but the Hispanic customer was handed her order already. That's when I asked what happened to my order. The two jerks pretended they didn't see my ticket order then they hurried to prepare my order, but it was lacking the extra sauce and the rice in the burrito was undercooked and tasted horrible. The cashier apologized but the two jerks were grinning. Staffs like them should be fired for being racists and endangering customers they're biased of. They're criminals! I should get my money back but I live in Upper Marlboro, Maryland and Bowie, Maryland was where I ordered my food that was quite a distance from where I live. I prefer a robot to prepare my orders than heartless humans who have ill intentions. I wouldn't give a star but I have to give at least one... bummer. read more

I received a postcard in the mail for a free burrito for this particular California Tortilla. I've been to this location once before a few years ago and wasn't impressed, but since it was free, I thought I should give them another try. I went in and they had two cashiers and only one person preparing the orders. After browsing the menu, I decided to order the chicken club burrito with a side of guac and chips. I sat down and waited for my order which took about 10 minutes to be completed. I opted to take my order home, but they had ample seating available. After tasting the burrito I was glad I didn't have to pay for it. It was extremely salty from the bacon. Sure, it was filling and had a pretty ok taste, but nothing that really stood out. The chips were good but the guac was pretty bland. They seem to have a large following of customers and they even have a customer rewards card, but this just isn't the place for me. Much like Chipotle, I just can do these types of restaurants. I do appreciate the free burrito though. read more

I finally got a chance to stop in for some 'authentic' tex-mex right here in the heart of suburbia! The cashier asked me to wear a name tag in order to receive free chips, salsa and queso. Well for those that know me; I've done a lot more for a lot less! I should have had the tag read 'Patrice', my official Cal Tort name! Anyway, after seeing all the signs reading "the fish taco is back!", I ordered one of those. I also snagged a blackened chicken caesar burrito (since it was the top seller). The service was very friendly and fast. The fish taco was very tasty- I think it was grouper with some cheeses, slaw and salsa. The burrito had too much rice- too much fluff. It was tasty but not great. This place seems to do well in it's location. I'm sure I'll be back. They do give away free stuff; what can I say? read more

See all

As someone who grew up in Southern California and now lives in Arizona, traveling to the East Coast (no offense) to eat at a fast-casual Mexican chain has always seemed like a bad idea. But hey, I actually really like California Tortilla! When traveling in the area, I usually stay at the Towneplace Suites on the outskirts of the Bowie Towne Center. California Tortilla is the closest restaurant to the hotel and a nice, easy walk - so I've been there a few times. There menu includes pretty standard fare - burritos and tacos filled with the requisite meats, cheese, lettuce, etc. I usually opt for the pork carnitas burrito and load it up with avocado. Very fresh and pretty good overall. Add a small side of chips with salsa and you've got yourself a satisfying and quick lunch. What really sets California Tortilla apart is the absolutely dizzying array of hot sauce choices that they have. I have never seen anything like it! Shelves of carefully cataloged bottles of fiery goodness. It was fun going through and seeing all the different sauces I've tried in the past. I filled a few plastic cups with a nice variety of sauces and was able to sample the different flavors. Truly unique! If you're in the area and need a Mexican food fix, stop by at California Tortilla. Grab a seat, sample the sauces and enjoy! read more

California Tortilla - Wall of hot sauces... - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

See all

I visit this location often. The cashiers are always friendly, helpful, and patient with answering questions. The menu is plentiful and has a lot to offer. My only complaint is that I wish they had a different fish and/or shrimp options. Check on your Safeway receipt and mail for coupons. read more

If you like Mexican "takeout" but find yourself bored with Chipotle's offerings and feel too classy for Taco Bell, California Tortilla is a great place for you. What I love about CalTort is the variety of flavorful menu offerings, their loyalty program, and their super cool beverage touchscreen dispenser (where you can get any flavor combo of your favorite drink---i.e Strawberry Sprite). While Chipotle isn't bad at all (I get a Burrito Bowl quite often), CalTort has more POWPOWPOW in your mouth. Chipotle has what I would call a "fresh" taste...very light and airy. No matter how much of that "spicy salsa" you throw on your 'Potle meal, it doesn't hit you with that full on, marinated meat, conjunction of awesome Tex-Mex flavor. CalTort does. With menu offerings ranging from "California Screamin', Havana Chicken, and the Korean BBQ Burrito, you can visualize the creativity and deliciousness behind a meal at California Tortilla. Their chips and queso are soo good too! Whenever I want a bit more pow to my burrito I come here, Baja Fresh, or Qdoba (additional places to check out if you're anti-Chipotle/too good for Taco Bell). Keep in mind that this isn't "authentic" TexMex--so please leave your outrageously high "I used to live in California/Texas/New Mexico and this isn't real Mexican!!" standards at home. This is FAST FOOD, not Uncle's Hector's authentic Huarache. This location is clean, quick, and efficient. P.S. Grab a 'Burrito Elito' loyalty card when checking out. Every time you reach 50 points (1 point/dollar) you'll score $5 to use at any CalTort! It adds up quickly too...spending about $9 a meal=only about 5-6 times before you get that free burrito---or whatever you fancy from here! Happy eatin'! read more

Always friendly fast fresh and good. The queso is always melty and delicious, especially on those cold days here. The staff there is very friendly and it is much appreciated. The restaurant allows for much customization of their fresh ingredients too. read more

California Tortilla - Burrito bowl artistry! - Mexican Near Me - Bowie, Maryland

See all

I like this place. Nice fresh food! I got the chicken taco and fish taco with a side salad and Mexican rice. Fish taco was great. The chicken in the chicken taco was over cooked and chewy. The side salad was great and the rice was good too. I tried a cpl hot sauces which adds to the whole experience. I wanna definelty come back when I'm in town. read more

See all

This was my third time venturing to this California Tortilla. My job host training meetings at the Comfort Inn in Bowie quite often and I visit Bowie a lot so I'm familiar with the area. My job is hosting all day training meetings this week in Bowie. That past two days I ate at the hotel and today I wanted something different. I settled on CT because Bowie Town Center food court was closed (down?) and did not want Chipotle. The restaurant is comfortable and clean. The service was great. The young lady took my order and asked me if I wanted to add sides. I asked her what are the sides. She explained them to me in a kind and courteous way. I ended up ordering the steak fajita bowl. It was good, not great and that's because it wasn't to my temperature liking. I might eat again her tomorrow for lunch because the past two times I ate from there the food was pretty great. read more