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Cali's & Fries - Reviews

5150 Murphy Canyon Rd #109, 92123 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
407

Reviews

81.1%

Satisfaction

50

negative

27

neutral

330

positive

What people say about Cali's & Fries

Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Cameryn G.
Review date: 12/29/2025
10
Taco Tuesday Perfection!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The food is super tasty, and I especially love their bean and rice burritos. Taco Tuesday is a must-not-miss event here. Overall, a 10/10 experience!
  • food10
  • bean and rice burritos10
  • Taco Tuesday10
Price per Person
  • $1–$10
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
David C. T.
Review date: 12/19/2025
9
Great Value and Delicious Salsas!
My experience at this minimalist taco shop was very positive. The prices were fair, and I didn't notice any shrinkflation. My bean and cheese burrito was a very good size, and my mom enjoyed her rolled tacos. The salsa bar was awesome, offering chips, spicy carrots, jalapenos, and very tasty salsas. I sampled the red, green, and pico de gallo salsas; the pico de gallo was quite spicy, which I enjoyed, though it was too much for my mom. The habanero salsa is definitely HOT! The staff was friendly. I will definitely come again!
  • prices8
  • bean and cheese burrito8
  • rolled tacos7
  • habanero salsa3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Group Size
  • Solo
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Jonathan Y.
Review date: 12/13/2025
9
Delicious Carne Asada Fries, Fast Service
My experience at the restaurant was great! I ordered the carne asada fries late at night. The food arrived super quick and it was a big portion and delicious. Although I hadn't been here before, I might have to try more items now.
  • carne asada fries10
  • food9
  • service10
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Visit Type
  • Takeout
Jaiden K.
Review date: 10/20/2025
6
Frustrating Policy Despite Decent Food
I stopped by Cali’s & Fries in uniform after a long shift and ordered a California burrito. I asked to take off sour cream and add beans instead. They still charged me $1. 50 extra for the beans. When I asked why, I was told, “It’s not in the burrito. ” This kind of reasoning makes no sense, as I wasn’t asking for anything extra, just swapping one ingredient for another. It’s frustrating to see a place nickel-and-dime customers like that, especially when you’re trying to support a local business as a first responder. The food was decent, but the customer service and policy left a bad taste.
  • food5
  • California burrito5
  • beans2
  • customer service2
  • policy2
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Jake R.
Review date: 06/14/2025
10
Quintessential San Diego Mexican Joint
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's a quintessential San Diego Mexican joint with excellent salsa and carrots. The burritos were a highlight, possessing just the right structural integrity. The service, atmosphere, and food were all rated a perfect 5 out of 5.
  • salsa9
  • carrots9
  • burritos9
Service Intent
  • Regular Visit
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Cameron B.
Review date: 05/04/2025
7
Great Food, High Prices
My experience at the restaurant involved trying the carne asada fries. The meat was incredibly tender, and overall, the meal was great. However, I found it to be very overpriced. There are many other places nearby that offer a similar quality meal for $3-4 less. If the prices were lowered, I would definitely become a regular customer.
  • carne asada fries9
  • meat9
  • meal8
  • prices3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Bryan L.
Review date: 05/01/2025
9
Delicious Food and Great Service!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I stopped by with my 3 kids, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I highly recommend the Cali-quesadilla; it was so good. The chips and salsa from the salsa bar were also a big plus. The service and atmosphere were excellent, with a quiet noise level that made conversation easy.
  • Cali-quesadilla10
  • chips and salsa9
  • Food10
Service Intent
  • Quick Meal
Eddy
Review date: 04/24/2025
2
Fries tasted charred, upset stomach.
My experience at this restaurant was concerning due to the food quality. It seems like they don't change their oil often, as my fries were dark and had a chard taste. Unfortunately, this led to an upset stomach.
  • fries2
  • oil2
  • upset stomach1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
James R.
Review date: 03/28/2025
8
Delicious SoCal Mexican Food
My experience at Cali's & Fries was primarily defined by the food, which was the absolute standout star. Everything tasted delicious, was freshly made, and they offered a wide variety of options. The interior of the restaurant was nice, though a little worn down. The service was not bad, but they assumed our order was to-go and weren't very helpful in guiding us through the massive menu. Overall, Cali's & Fries is totally worth the stop-in if you enjoy delicious SoCal Mexican food!
  • food10
  • variety of options9
  • interior6
  • menu4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Service Intent
  • Food Exploration
Visit Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Jay S.
Review date: 03/09/2025
9
Excellent Tacos and Salsa Bar!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I ordered the 5 rolled tacos with guacamole and cheese. While I waited, I enjoyed the salsa bar, which offered a great selection of salsas and chips. I particularly liked the green salsa, which was very chunky with onions and cilantro, and the chips were also really good. The tacos themselves were excellent, generously topped with guacamole and cheese. I was super impressed by this place and will definitely be coming back.
  • rolled tacos9
  • guacamole and cheese8
  • salsa bar8

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