Cali Burrito – Mexican
Sun-drenched flavors and the laid-back spirit of the West Coast collide in this vibrant eatery, where the air is thick with the savory scent of slow-simmered proteins and zesty, house-made salsas. Each oversized wrap serves as a culinary roadmap of the California coastline, from the rugged Mendocino to the bold El Dorado, elevated by rotating daily inspirations like the smoky El Barbacoarrito Vegano and artisanal quesos. It is a place where the casual energy of a surf shack meets a passion for bold Mexican fare, inviting diners to savor a hand-held masterpiece in an atmosphere of pure coastal cool.
Reading Road +16103511791 https://www.caliburrito.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, paleo, diabetic, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, tlc, detox, volumetrics, alkaline, raw-food, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its fair pricing and reliable menu, guests appreciate the consistent quality that meets expectations for a satisfying meal. Diners highlight the adequate portion sizes and straightforward flavors, noting that the experience offers a dependable and balanced dining option for those seeking value.
Menu
Specials
- Burrito of the Week: El Barbacoarrito Vegano - $8.99: Beer braised seitan & tofu, ginger scallion smashed sweet potatoes, chili lime roasted corn, roasted habanero mustard sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Salsa of the Week - $1.5: Chipotle, roasted garlic & honey
- Queso of the Day - $4.5: Chipotle, Roasted Corn & Black Bean, topped with pickled jalapenos Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Soup of the Day - $5.5: Vegan Creole Sweet Potato & Corn, topped with sliced scallions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
Cali Burrito Specialties
Served with homemade chips.
- The Big Sur - $11.99: steak, pinto beans, white rice, ranchero sauce and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- The Old Monterey - $11.5: chicken, black beans, white rice, cheese and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- The El Dorado - $11.5: pork, pinto beans, white rice, ranchero sauce and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- The Mendocino - $10.99: ground beef, pinto beans, white rice, cheese and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- The Cortez - $12.99: sauteed shrimp, zesty pepper sauce, white rice, pinto beans and cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- The Humboldt - $10.5: smoked tofu, black beans, brown rice, sour cream & cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- The Cambria - $10.5: grilled veggies, black beans, brown rice, guacamole & cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- The Nepenthe - $10.5: falafel, white rice, black beans, pickles, tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- The Shasta - $10.5: seitan, zesty pepper sauce, brown rice, black beans and cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Breakfast Burritos
Served All Day
- The Arcata - $9.99: curried tofu scramble, potatoes, homemade ranchero sauce, black beans and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Huevos Grande - $9.5: eggs, potatoes, homemade ranchero sauce, black beans, and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Add bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Tacos
Two tacos per order. Served in a crispy corn tortilla wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime dressing and chips.
- The San Diego - $10.99: deep fried cod and shredded cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- The Sonoma - $9.5: ground beef, cheese and lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Santa Barbara - $10.5: chicken, lettuce, guacamole and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Santa Cruz - $9.5: smoked tofu, cheese and cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- The Zeda - $10.5: pork, cheese, and lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Quesadillas
- The Purest - $7.99: Cali cheese blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The Manresa - $11.5: steak, grilled veggies, and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Carmel - $9.99: ground beef and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Capitola - $10.5: chicken and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- The Cardiff - $9.99: smoked tofu, grilled veggies, and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Salads
- Taco Salad - $8.99: lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, black beans with a cilantro lime dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Kids
For the Grommets (kids under 6)
- Cheese Quesadilla - $5.5: flour tortilla, cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bean and Cheese Burrito - $5.5: flour tortilla, beans, cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Ground Beef Taco - $5.5: flour tortilla, ground beef Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Sides
- Chips - $2.5: homemade mix of corn and flour tortillas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Guacamole - $6.5: 8 oz. of freshly made guac Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Rice and Bean Combo - $4.5: choice of white or brown rice and black or pinto beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Side of Potatoes - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline
- 12 oz. Salsa - $4.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Cali Burrito
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including vegan, keto, gluten-free, paleo, whole30, vegetarian, high-protein, and various health-focused options like heart-healthy and low-carb.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect budget-friendly Mexican cuisine featuring oversized wraps, consistent quality, and a vast selection of dietary-friendly menu options.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Cali Burrito has an average rating of 3.0/5, with guests noting its consistent quality and fair pricing.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include vegan El Barbacoarrito Vegano, keto and low-carb bacon, and gluten-free choices like The Mendocino and rice and beans.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers a vibrant, casual surf-shack atmosphere with sun-drenched flavors, though reviews focus more on its reliable, budget-friendly dining.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers appreciate the restaurant's fair pricing, consistent quality, and adequate portion sizes, resulting in a dependable 3.0/5 rated dining experience.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Budget-conscious diners seeking reliable Mexican flavors and diverse dietary options like vegan, keto, and gluten-free will enjoy this casual eatery.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Mexican eatery is recognized for its fair pricing, consistent quality, and extensive dietary options despite its 3.0/5 rating.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse diets with vegan, keto, gluten-free, and high-protein options like the El Barbacoarrito Vegano and The Mendocino.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Mexican eatery offers a casual dining experience characterized by a laid-back surf shack atmosphere and fair pricing.