California Tortilla

It is hard to go wrong with California Tortilla (or Cal Tort for short), which is not really authentic Mexican (maybe California-Mexican), but more of a high-end fast taco place. We have been customers since the first one opened (I think that was before my kids were born, i.e., 2000, but I might be wrong). All I know is that we have never been disappointed with this Cal Tort location (the original store but a location across the street from where it all started). My favorite part of the store is the wall of hot sauces, ranked in heat, that can make any meal mouth numbing so that it tastes great. I actually do love some of the menu items (the chicken caesar burrito, which is what I think I ordered the first time I was ever there), but the healthiness (i.e., method of preparation) of some items seems to have waned. Anyway, my kids, who are now in their 20s, still order the kid's burrito meal and love it, and I occasionally make it back for either a burrito or a bowl, which makes me feel like I am being healthier.

This place was pretty easy to get to from the naval base. Parking was easy the first time, however the second time they had the road on the side blocked off for seating in the street. The employees were friendly and gave a good military discount. The food was prepared quickly and was delicious. I would not recommend the queso with chips. The cheese got cold and hard too by the time I got home. The salsa is good.

Update 9/26/21..the place is much cleaner and there is no smell!! Sitting at the same booth as last time. Everything is must cleaner and put together! The food and staff wwas great. The place is falling apart. The area near the soda fountain smelled like pee. It grossed me out so much I barely ate my food. I did eat it later and it was good. The pee smell was overwhelming.

I always loved California tortilla, unfortunately because of covid you can’t choose your own spicy sauces. But you can request some at the register if you remember which one you liked. At this location once you get in you have to scan a QR code which makes you take a covid survey. The food is great and if you love food that has flavor you will love this restaurant. Some people compare it to chipotle but this place is better in my opinion. I love the Korean bbq (i choose the bowl version with tortilla on the side) . And its very affordable for the area.

Whenever we show up, the staff is courteous and welcoming. The food is good--there are delicious salads for me, burritos, etc. for others. It's healthy and not expensive and you don't have to wait too long for the food to be prepared as you watch. I appreciate how they're handling the pandemic. There have been a lot of changes on that street, but they are a rock. So grateful for CalTort.