California Tortilla is a Mexican restaurant dedicated to serving farm-fresh ingredients and preparing recipes in small batches daily. The innovative menu features 25 unique chef-created dishes, while the Wall of Flame, a display of 75 hot sauces, allows guests to customize flavors and heat levels.
Counter-serve chain for made-to-order burritos, quesadillas & other California-style Mexican fare. Based on 349 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
4871 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 654-8226
Website: https://californiatortilla.com/location/bethesda/
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 AM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Eze DR
Best food in bethesda. Great portions and employees are amazing !!!
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rodger smith
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.
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Sean Sturts
The staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean however… I got the Korean BBQ bowl and it was inedible. I ordered it to go and live about 5 minutes away. I got it home and it was room temperature. That’s not the best for things like chicken. To top that the rice was under cooked and crunchy. It was 12:15pm, prime lunch time and I would have expected everything to be hot and ready. I took 2 bites and into the trash it went. I tried to find something good about this but couldn’t.
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Charles-Stephen Laubhouet
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.
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Danielle Levitt
Pros: Wall of flame (pictured), corn tortillas are default, fish texture was very good, fish weren’t fishy, and they have the drink fountain with tons of options. The employees were friendly but not over-the-top (I could eat in peace).
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Paul Smith
Ok place too eat. Order one of the items on the board. Make sure indicate it us burrito or bowl. They do not ask much. They will make it one way for eveyone. Not like other places. Taste is so so. Started making jokes of one customer name. One star for ok food another for wifi. Dirty bathroom, broken door.
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Jason Wallach
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).
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Sweta Ladwa
Made us sick. Really small quantities but given that it made us sick that’s probably a good thing.
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E. W.
I love CalTor so I am biased but this is my fave location. The sauce wall is always stocked and they do not skimp on handing out the little cups for them unlike some locations. Nice atmosphere.
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Haig Colter
This is a local institution and great for what it is; it’s a casual burrito joint with several creative combinations, a ‘wall of flame’ of hot sauces, 80s music, and a casual vibe. You can spin a prize wheel on Monday nights and can win chips and queso or even a burrito. Great for catering too.
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