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California Tacos & More

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Gifford Park, Omaha
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    Michael C.
    "Any of the California Tacos and chimis, cold beer and Mexi taters."(41 Tips)
    LC
    "Get the steak Cali taco, flour nachos, and a beer!"(2 Tips)
    Laura B.
    "sure to get the flour chips and ask for cream cheese!"(2 Tips)
    Maroun N.
    "Get either the steak tacos or the beef chimichangas."(3 Tips)
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  • Maroun N.heart icon on user image
    Maroun NajjarJanuary 3, 2013
    Get either the steak tacos or the beef chimichangas. This was easily the best Mexican food I've ever had, the food was so fresh and flavorful. If you're in Omaha you have to stop by here.
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    AmandaOctober 26, 2022
    I have never had anything bad here! The loaded tots with beans and rice are a definite favorite!
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  • Jamiroquan J.
    Jamiroquan JaccuzziDecember 18, 2013
    When time for tacos it is time to get to California tacos ON TIME. Taco time today we were here at 11 am on time because this place opens on time and closes on time. The food came on time! Good times!
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  • Victoria A.heart icon on user image
    Victoria AndroynaDecember 18, 2014
    Everything is good here in my opinion. I have had everything at least twice. I recommend getting the chicken taco,burrito, or enchiladas those are my favorite!
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  • Amanda T.heart icon on user image
    Amanda ThumannJuly 6, 2018
    Try the chips & queso - the chips are fried & amazing! My favorite is the California fried shell taco with steak.
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  • Andrewheart icon on user image
    AndrewAugust 16, 2014
    Bean Cali tacos sooo tasty! They have good guac and pico de gallo too
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  • Nicole S.heart icon on user image
    Nicole StahleckerJanuary 13, 2017
    Great tacos and you choose your own toppings, including black olives which is unusual and great!
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  • Laura B.heart icon on user image
    Laura BroadstoneNovember 22, 2014
    Steak tacos are delicious. Best bean dip I've ever had and make sure to get the flour chips and ask for cream cheese!
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  • T-Raveheart icon on user image
    T-RaveMay 25, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Beef Cali taco is the way to go. When ordering chips get half corn, half flour
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  • Food Network
    Food NetworkDecember 1, 2011
    Guy Fieri, host of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, dropped by this taqueria where they deep fry tacos. Read more
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  • Carly S.heart icon on user image
    Carly SuttonSeptember 13, 2012
    By far one of the most delish things you will eat in the metro area! Great neighborhood feel, and super great service!
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  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael CFebruary 23, 2018
    Any of the California Tacos and chimis, cold beer and Mexi taters.
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  • kathleen g.heart icon on user image
    kathleen gilbertFebruary 9, 2020
    Everything!!! Best tacos and cinnamon chips !!
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  • Krysta L.
    Krysta LarsonOctober 29, 2014
    Best taco I've ever had. Definitely a place to eat if you're in Omaha!
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  • Mikala H.
    Mikala HardenOctober 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Vegetarian? Just get the bean & cheese cali taco! Seriously crave-worthy.
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  • LC
    LCJune 27, 2011
    Get the steak Cali taco, flour nachos, and a beer! Or if you are not a drinker they have the always classy RC cola!
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  • ash p.
    ash patAugust 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Chimis are amazing and all the sides are delicious! Nomz
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  • Tiffany G.
    Tiffany GonzalesApril 30, 2012
    I love the tacos here the most. Great prices and a wonderful place to hang out. Love it!
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  • Chet C.heart icon on user image
    Chet CoenenJuly 7, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The chimichangas are really good. I wish there was more sauce on the enchiladas.
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  • Out2Lunchheart icon on user image
    Out2LunchApril 8, 2016
    Tacos, flour chips & guacamole!
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  • cody k.
    cody kottichOctober 31, 2014
    there is a reason the food network stopped here. burritos are just as good as the tacos
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  • K B.heart icon on user image
    K BMarch 5, 2015
    Love it! All choices are fresh and flavorful
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  • Himani P.heart icon on user image
    Himani PatelDecember 15, 2015
    Absolutely good California chicken tacos, friendly service.
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  • Gabi C.
    Gabi CarstensMarch 26, 2012
    I always get the beef Cali Taco and a side of their cheesy rice. So good!
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  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
    Check out California Taco as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more
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  • AJ H.
    AJ HarrisonMarch 17, 2012
    Chips are super good, and the Cali Taco is awesome. Quick service too.
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  • David C.heart icon on user image
    David CamererOctober 10, 2013
    Fish taco is da bomb! Definitely worth a try.
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  • Jeremy K.
    Jeremy KalinaSeptember 17, 2014
    A very unique kind of taco. Delicious!
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  • Dan D.heart icon on user image
    Dan DownsMarch 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Steak, everything. Can't go wrong there.
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  • Jim B.
    Jim BellJune 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I like the guacamole. I also like the chicken chimichanga.
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  • Drew F.
    Drew FreyApril 16, 2013
    Don't go on Friday around 4, you'll be flooded with college kids for happy hour.
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  • Brian
    BrianFebruary 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Steak Cali Taco is delicious!! They also have a great happy hour from 4-5 weekdays.
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  • Steph M.
    Steph MuellerSeptember 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    They have some of the best tacos in Omaha. I rarely order anything else.
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  • Alessandro C.heart icon on user image
    Alessandro CastelliJuly 13, 2012
    Hyperfried place, in a Kinda sketchy neighbourhood. The furniture is old fashioned so it's not really the fanciest place. Might be a good drunk food place.
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  • Karla P.heart icon on user image
    Karla PoppySeptember 1, 2012
    Go work a big appetite.the fish taco is awesome yum.
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  • Katherine C.
    Katherine CoxMay 30, 2012
    4-5pm Mon-Fri. 33% off summit epa draws, tacos and nachos!
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  • Eric F.
    Eric FranzJanuary 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Perfect for when a trip to Chili's is feeling too ethnic for you.
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  • Dan F.heart icon on user image
    Dan FoyJune 14, 2015
    Tacos are huge
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  • Omahype
    OmahypeMay 11, 2012
    A must-try restaurant for all Omahans. Stick to the tacos though.
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  • Beth K.
    Beth KucirekAugust 16, 2013
    A mouse ran across the floor while we were eating...... its a typical inner city food joint.
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  • Fellix D.
    Fellix DorseyAugust 8, 2013
    The food was ok, nothing great. But the service was terrible! They waiter acted like it wasn't worth her time to correct the order amd then it took 20 min. I've worked in a restart before-bad service
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  • Melissa K.
    Melissa KasparFebruary 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Have to try both the Cali taco and the chicken enchilada
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  • Kris C.
    Kris ChesslerApril 3, 2013
    Sooooo... Fn Good! Wish there was one in Buffalo Ny.
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  • Mary H.
    Mary HagenJanuary 26, 2012
    Chicken California taco is the best
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  • Dale W.heart icon on user image
    Dale WolfingSeptember 19, 2015
    Chicken California tacos
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  • Jason F.
    Jason FJuly 15, 2013
    Love the fish tacos!!
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  • Melanie C.
    Melanie CrouchApril 26, 2014
    Amazing tacos!!!
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  • Joshua F.
    Joshua FiedlerAugust 31, 2013
    Really good tacos
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  • Harmony M.
    Harmony MahnkeApril 13, 2014
    Sooo yummy
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  • Dennis K.heart icon on user image
    Dennis KellyJune 25, 2016
    I don't get why this place is popular. it's not awful but it's just kinda.... meh. the bar is always a mess.
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