This place is so awesome! The food here is so good, they serve you the food very fast and the service is great, from the past years I've been going here I've never met any mean or rude workers. There's this one specific worker called manu, he always has a smile on his face! They should give him a huge raise! The guac is always fresh, they have vegan options as well!!! This is also a nice place to come eat with your family. They have kid options and my grandbaby always gets their kids burrito, you can customize the burrito however you want, if your child only wants chicken in the burrito they'll do that!!! If you want something taken out of your food they will remake it! I just love this place. read more

Horrible. I found a staple inside my food. The food was not good as well, the chips were old and stale.

Personalized service Bring the bag to you Need extra of anything they give you a tub of it. The new management goes out of their way to please We are a local business near them read more

Service was good but the food was underwhelming. I got the chicken Caesar burrito and the chicken was super chewy. Also got chips and queso to have watery queso. First time trying it, not trying it again. read more

The food and service were great. Had the Protein Bowl with mesquite chicken. It was very tasty with a little bit of spice. The portion size was huge, I will get three meals out of it. Person who took our order brought our food out when it was ready and gave us extra queso when we ran out. They now have South Mountain Creamy ice cream, one more reason to come back. Will definitely be back. read more

I've been going here for years and always got quality food and service. There has been an ownership change during the past year and after eating here 3 times I'm compelled to now leave another review. Since the ownership changed the food has just been so-so. This last meal was not even warm. The warmest thing we had was the queso. It's not like I picked the food up and took it home, I ate in the store. I'm so disappointed it what has become of our local California tortilla. I also feel that some of these super positive reviews are padded reviews and not regular customers that are not associated with the new owners. read more

Wonderful staff checked in on us and went above and beyond. Food was wonderfully spicy and warm. Place was very clean and had a busy clientele. Highly recommended this location read more

We were on a 14-hr car drive and needed dinner. We had no idea where we were geographically. On the freeway, I pulled up Yelp and found this business nearby. I literally went in with no expectations because I knew nothing about this area. I think California Tortilla is a chain. I ordered a burrito and each of the people in my party of 3 had something different. I was surprised that all 3 of our meals were spicy despite being told they were mild by the gal working. Someone in our party had to go up and buy a second meal - a plain quesadilla - because her burrito had to go in the trash. It was really sad (I am someone who HATES throwing food away). But it was just too spicy to be edible. My chicken burrito was fine, but nothing stood out to me flavor wise. We were so exhausted I may have ate anything. Good size portion, fresh ingredients and they don't make you wait terribly long. The inside is clean with abundant seating. read more

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I like this place. The food is good. There were multiple wobbly tables, and I find that a little annoying. One of the good things about this place, though, is that they have a lot of sauces, so if you're looking to spice it up, this is a good place to go. I got the Tofu tonight, and it was good. I really like the No Meato, as well, but I wanted to try something different. My other family members of mine LOVE this place. They go there often. I'm sure they'd give it 5 stars. read more

Staff is always friendly and the restaurant is clean. Food is always fresh and fast. Also a big fan of the wheel Mondays :)

Horrible service they forgot my chicken on my taco and gave me just lettuce when I said, I want a chicken taco . And also very pricey for what I'm getting don't recommend if you're looking for a good taco. An affordable place to eat. read more

Changed and isn't good at all. The food is nasty. Do not waste your money on this location.

Not sure what happen but the last two time i have order it's been terrible! New owners are TERRIBLE! need to find a new California Tortilla out there somewhere.... Mount Airy is disappointing and not worth your money... read more

This was the best owned and best run restaurant. It was sold to new owners in March 2024. New owners are money grubbing terrible owners trying to squeeze the place for money and destroying customer service. Told my my wife that she shouldn't come back because she asked for extra sauce. I will never eat there again. Avoid this place read more

$16. For salads that aren't even half way full in an already small bowl with brown guacamole read more

California Tortilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Mount Airy, Maryland

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great food and service!! my wife and I love this place and will return. very clean, friendly staff, delicious food.

Every time I have gotten an order the food is ice cold. I have given them 3 tries and won't be going back.

Very good food and always fresh. Had the shrimp bowl and I am hooked! The sauce is amazballs!

We have tried the family meal kits twice (fajitas and chicken taco) during this pandemic and plenty of food to build your own. Great pickup service but we look forward to returning as a family to this location in Mount Airy for dining in. Reward $ and birthday reward ($10) is a great incentive. Great food. read more

Went to the MT Airy Maryland location. I ordered the SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD. A while back they made the container smaller. NOW... The chicken is half what you got 6 months ago. Not sure if it is all of the locations as it was my first time at MT. They cut it to trick you....Used to be strips of chicken. I got 10 over cooked dry cubes. Could count the stands of cheese and they even tight wadded out with fewer tortilla strips. Cooperate greed will put you to pasture. read more

My Airy Maryland. This was our first visit and probably the last, we purchased the fajitas that you assemble yourself. The chicken was very dry and barely warm and I expected some type of seasoning on the chicken, the shells were the hottest thing on the tray. There was no cheese or salsa to go with the meals. They had lots of different sauces but none that I would have added to my fajita meal. read more

Very tasty and they get it right. Just wish their options were lower in sodium. Everything was very salty. Their guac is good and after all, it is all about the guac! read more

Forgot about this place got awhile.. my new go to when I come to this town. The food was as ordered and the place seemed well kept.

While I was home on the east coast visiting family, I drove by and saw that it was CalTor's opening day! I immediately forced my family to come eat free burritos with me (like that was a hard task)... I've always felt that CalTor has some of the best Tex-Mex burritos out there, and for $6, you get a hunk of food that's bigger than your head. If you're visiting for the first time, I highly recommend the thai chicken burrito, taco salad, and the BBQ quesadilla. Also, sign up for their Taco Talk newsletter and you'll be alerted to a burrito special that they create every month. Just like the other CalTor locations, this one has all the "spunky" features that make the chain so unique, like the wall of 100 hot sauces, the mystery burrito wheel that you can spin for prizes on Mondays after 5PM, and pens that are held to the counter with gigantic heavy chains. (I guess they really hate people stealing their pens when they sign receipts!) The people making the burritos even burst into song every so often. From what I could tell on opening day, this CalTor definitely looks promising and I will absolutely be back for more burrito goodness when I'm back in Maryland! read more

I'd never heard of CalTort before this one was built locally in Mt. Airy. I decided to go completely on a whim, guessing it would be nothing particularly special. Boy, was I wrong! I discovered their burritos to be just as good as Chipotle's, if not better. I wasn't really a huge Chipotle fan, but I do like their food. I just never went often. CalTort is now a staple of my weekly trips to Mt. Airy. They have an extensive menu, a fun and quirky atmosphere and very friendly employees. It also helps that, unlike Chipotle, I don't have to wait in a 30 minute line. The menu has everything you could want; hard and soft shell chicken or beef tacos, fish tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, salads, chips with cheese and salsa, quesadillas and more. Soon they'll be adding nachos, more burrito varieties and pork carnitas to their menu. All the ingredients taste really fresh and flavorful. I recently tried the fish tacos, as I've never eaten them outside of California and have always been wary to do so. To my surprise, they were excellent. They're made with blackened tilapia and topped with chipotle sour cream, fresh salsa and a sweet slaw; a fabulous mix of flavors! I'm also a fan of the blackened caesar burrito (it's their most popular, but the most fattening, so I've only had it one time), chicken tacos and the fajita burritos. The salads are ENORMOUS, but very good. I haven't had anything at CalTort I didn't like yet, except for maybe the Caribbean Jerk Burrito, which I found to be underwhelming in flavor. Make sure you pick up a Burrito Elito card and register it online; you'll get 10% back and occasionally you get offers for free burritos. Yum! PROs: Huge menu, friendly employees, fun atmosphere, fresh & delicious food. They also have over 75 hot sauces available to try on your burritos! CONs: The most popular (and yummy!) burrito has something like 50 grams of fat. Some people may find the constant '80s and '90s music annoying (I think it's awesome - I can tell the owners are from my generation. Ha!). Tip: Check the money mailers full of local coupons before throwing them in the recycle bin; they have CalTort coupons in them all the time now! read more

Same yummy burritos as the other locations, but this one is still going through some growing pains. We've been there quite a few times now and on more than a couple of occasions we've watched as orders get taken and literally nobody gets around to actually making the food. It's not like you can't tell, because they pretty much make the burritos right in front of you. To be fair, they all look very busy, restocking things, cleaning things and doing I don't really know what else. It's just a little frustrating to sit there and wait for someone to mosey over to the burrito making area. We were there yesterday and watched for about 5 to 10 minutes after placing our order. I think three orders were placed before anybody thought about making a move to make anything. Anyway, food is as good as other locations, so if you like Caltort elsewhere, you'll like this one too.... Update: 1/07/10 We've been back a few more times since the initial review I posted and looks like they've figured out that to keep people coming back, they actually need to serve them food. Speed and service has been pretty good....kudos to them for picking it up! read more

Love the food and the staff- especially the managers, are always courteous, willing to talk, and open to supporting all organizations in our community! read more

Great chain w/healthy alternatives, and some not quite as healthy. This location in Mt. Airy is better quality & service than any other Ca Tortilla I've been to. read more

I was only introduced to Cal Tor since I started working in Woodbine in June and I LOVE it. We go once a week from my office. They are always friendly and quick. I've tried so many things on the menu- favorites are definitely Honey Lime burrito bowl, California Screamin' burrito bowl, special-dilla, and fajitas. Affordable, clean place, friendly staff- I'll be a fan forever!! read more

Definitely California, all talk, fun names, no quality, lots of restrictions. I got the California screamin' burrito. Lots on stuff, not much flavor. Something was wrong with the chicken. Chicken should not have gristle. It was also exceptionally chewy, it seemed like it was freezer burner, cook at too high a temp for too short and seasoned when it came out. A rubber dog toy would be more edible. I would not feed this to a pet, let alone another human being. When you get the coupons read carefully. I want to give most things a second chance, because everyone has a bad day, but when you advertise you should try to bring the customer in or buy your product. In these times, the coupon policies do not reflect the reality of COVID. It's just not worth it. Just like California, one big disaster that should be avoided. read more

Delicious TexMex/Southwest/MexiMerica (whatever you want to term it) food. The burritos are HUGE. If you are a party of 1, please opt for the "small" burrito as it will satisfy even a large appetite. The queso is phenomenal. The chips, IMHO, are a learned taste. The first time I had them, I didn't care for them, but I've come to appreciate their thin, sometimes chewy texture. They may be too salty for some. Also, what they term "blackened" chicken is essentially just grilled chicken with a "dark" coating. Still good, though. Service here is always genuinely friendly, and if you're new, they will patiently explain the menu options. I never feel rushed at the order station. Also, I've never had an order that was incorrect, so apparently the kitchen training is great. All burritos can be made into a "bowl" (i.e., no tortilla) for a small (maybe 50 cents) charge, which is great if you like your meals a little less messy. There is a vegan burrito available. Kids meals are enough for an average adult and include a drink and a brownie. As far as cost goes, the kids meals are probably one of the best deals around. Favorite items: Honey-lime chicken burrito -- the quesadilla they call "special-dilla" --- and the queso, mmmmmm...... A great addition to the Mt. Airy "fast food" options. read more

My family wanted to try something new so we went to California Tortilla and it was a success! The food was delicious and fresh! When we got our food we could tell it was fresh off the oven! My only complaint is it was a little overpriced, but overall it was a great place! read more

Love this place! The staff are always friendly, the service is quick, and the food is tasty. If you have an issue, the manager will gladly help you. If there's one thing that has me coming back, though, it's the queso. I could eat their chips and queso for days! No one else has matched it yet, even at the higher-priced Mexican restaurants. Also, their large burritos are huge, and you'll be wishing you bought a small afterwards. Plus, they have the coolest soda machine, that lets you choose between a variety of sodas and drinks (as well as their low-calorie options) and even add a ton of flavor shots (vanilla, cherry, raspberry, peach, etc.) to whatever you choose. CalTort... you rock! read more

I love me my Cal Tort! I highly recommend signing up for a burrito ellito card! FREE FOOD! I also like this company because of their unique and quirky business style (like sending out emails to their members to share a secret password that will get you free chips and queso or free soup/chili). I do wish they would provide more unique vegetarian options though!! read more

My dad and I have been going to this California Tortilla location for several years now and every time we have been our experience has been great!! There are many businesses that aim to just sell their food and leave it at that. You can really tell that the staff at this California Tortilla want to please their customers by giving excellent product as well as very pleasing customer service! Also by the taste of their food I have always been able to tell that everything is made fresh and has excellent flavor! Every time I visit California Tortilla I am greeted with friendly people who definitely make you feel like they want you there. Once my order is put in I have always noticed that I have not had to wait long at all to receive my food which is very nice! The atmosphere is comfortable and cleanly as well! I will definitely be a lifelong customer of California Tortilla.. especially the Mount Airy location because I have never been disappointed, neither has my stomach!! Have to give 5 stars!!! read more

Everyone here is super nice and super helpful! I ordered catering for a family event and it went off without a hitch. I know they've probably done this a few times but there is something to be said about having everything go smoothly. There wasn't a sauce or food that didn't come with a utensil, i had enough forks and knives for every person, and they even gave me a hott sauce! Look i realize, this is what they "should do" but they were thorough. I got everything I ordered with no mistake. Maria helped me place the order and I believe Tommy loaded everything into my car and went over set up. Added bonus: the food was delicious and didn't have much leftover. I will be returning for a normal portion of a meal very soon! read more

Fast and friendly service. My kids love coming here for the kids meals with brownies. Burritos are good and it dosent break the bank. Get a rewards card! We. Save like $5 almost every visit it seems! read more

This is one of my all time favorites restaurants to go to. I've been going to California Tortilla and when I moved here it was nice to have one right in town. Cal T here has such a good atmosphere. The food is great. The service is fast and the restaurants clean. My mother and I went to eat there the cashier came right on out to ask us if we were done or wanted a beverage refill. Just like a legit restaurant! I highly suggest this restaurant. read more

Love this Cali tort. Always great customer service. We go as a family at least once a month for 3 years now. Staff and owners are always friendly. Clean and fresh food. There are so many favs. Top 3 entries are tacos any burrito with blackened chicken or fish & mango chicken salad. We also had catering done from there and our family and friends loved the taco bar, guacamole and con queso. They came and set food up at our home. Great part of the my. Airy/woodbine community!! read more

Love their food. It's so affordable and I had a burrito in there the other day that was just delicious. The chips need a little help. I always get the fish tacos they're so tasty. read more