3250 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6A 2T3, Canada
Fast-casual Mexican spot in airy, modern quarters for build-your-own burritos, bowls & tacos.
I ordered cali fries with grilled chicken. They gave me everything BUT THE CHICKEN. I’ve been here multiple times, and love the food, and this could have been a genuine mistake by a new worker, but oh man, hope they see this and can compensate. I’m a regular there.
Been ordering from here for about a year or two now, one thing I loved about this place was the green salsa! But I guess they switched to red salsa, which is okay but not as good as the green salsa. Tonight I ordered from here and actually got marinara sauce as my “salsa.” My friend and I smelled and tasted it and it’s definitely just tomato/pasta sauce. Kinda disappointing :(
Kinda like a Chipotle or Qdoba, but it is cleaner and more personal to the customers Burrito and quesadilla looks good. You select you ingredients, they will put it on the tortilla and then they will put the meat on it after and grill it. I do wish they dump more meat and toppings in my quesadilla, it taste good but not filling enough. Overall a good place for a quick bite to eat.
Loved the bowl we ordered. For the protein selected the fusion chicken - sweet chilli and loved it. Loaded with every item we selected and such generous filling portion. Taste was delicious and definitely going to order more!
Had a burrito here for first time today, and would definitely recommend Cali as a great place for lunch. All fresh ingredients. My burrito was absolutely loaded. Their hot sauce is good. I could taste the habanero. If you like it spicey like me, I recommend 3 to 4 lines of the hot sauce in a burrito. I also like how they toast the exterior of the burrito on a flat grill before serving it. I like mine well-done for a little crunch in the tortilla. They also have burrito bowls, Tacos, quesadillas, etc.
I came for lunch to satisfy a craving. It did satisfy my craving i was just a little disappointed with the quality of the cooked meat. It was very dry, even with taking two extra sauces. Other than that it was overall very good for the price it is. I will be returning.
I found Cali Mexican Grill on Google Maps and decided to give them a try while I was in the area. The food was made fresh to order, I ordered the Steak Burrito combo which came with a can of soda and chips and salsa. The staff was friendly and prompt service. I would come back again to try other menu items.
Our experience at Cali Mexican Grill was absolutely delightful! Inspired by the vibrant Mexican food culture of California, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience that exceeds expectations. The menu is a celebration of flavors, offering a diverse range of dishes that pay homage to Mexican culinary traditions with a Californian twist. Each bite was a burst of authentic taste and innovation. From their ground beef tacos, to their delicious burritos and tacos, whether you're a longtime aficionado of Mexican cuisine or trying it for the first time, this restaurant caters to all palates with flair. We really enjoyed the fish tacos here, felt fresh and light, not like many other places. Their burrito was our favourite though without a doubt, was heavy and packed with so much! Overall, our visit to Cali Mexican Grill was memorable and exceeded our expectations.
Order number #D6F49. I made an office order today . Didn t receive the complete items. The extra grilled chicken was missing from the order . Only received a veggie bowl. Had to throw it out. Mind you the ride was of $350. Never ordering from this place ever again
Food so good and employees are so so SO nice
Cali is always a vibe . I m never disappointed!
Always great food at reasonable prices for their portions!
New workers are rude and impatient especially Sara the lady that gave me bad service
Amazing service amazing food
What a great service by Manjot, zinkal, zinkal. The food is awesome .. these guys are tremendous Food
Wrote my first review for years ago, it is still one of my absolute favourite places in the area and always excited when I m in the area to come to Cali Mexican Grill! !!! One of my favourite spots! Always stop in and get something delicious, fresh and good valued when I m in the area. Will always go back! Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian and gluten-free suitable
Very very nice customer service. Everybody seemed so happy, the food smells so good too! Youve gotta come try it! Seyar the owner is an absolute gem! Food
The best
food was really good, had the bowl
Great place to have delicious food and excellent service, highly recommended
THE BEST IN THE GAME!!
It wasnt bad, but it could have been better.
Caster was amazing, polite and very friendly. And the food is amazing!!! Thank you
Love you guys broski In the back is the best
The food here is really amaaaaaaaaazing!!!!!!! Please visit this location!
Me and my son had a great time here!The food was as great and the staff was friendly!Will definitely be coming back!Thanks again!!!!
Great atmosphere! Very clean and good prices!
Good food, the quantity, and customer service 5 starts To eat fast on the please are very good set and environment feels good and plenty of parking . Food
Ownership was playing around on her phone filming content while the line was almost out the door. Staff was stressed. The owner proceeded to film customers in the store without their consent and when asked not to film she responded that she was only filming their back she didn t seem to appreciate the error and utter disregard for someone s privacy and not wishing to be filmed while eating a burrito. Do better and help your staff.
I always get burritos here, so good. I highly recommend their food.
Finally a new place in the area thats worth eating at. Great service amazing food excellent value Thanks for feeding me right with the burito ! Food
The service was great. The restaurant had some nice seating. The food had lots of options for toppings. The taste itself felt bland. I usually like my food with alot of spices and flavour but this didnt feel like it lived up to that level. Would like to try a different dish to compare.
During the day, Cali Mexican Grill is a culinary rockstar the Steak Bowl is bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh nachos would make you not want to buy chips from anywhere else. Its a midday fiesta that ll have your taste buds dancing. But come nightfall, it s a different story. The same dishes turn stale and lifeless, making you wonder if the kitchen closed up shop early. That bold steak bowl become a sad shadow of their former selves. So, if you want to experience brilliance on a plate, hit this place for lunch. After dark? You re better off finding a sad diner. Rating: 4 out of 5 (5 stars for lunch, -1 star for dinner)
The food is very delicious
I dont see no reviews
We got the grilled chicken and steak burritos. Steak was a lot nicer than the grilled chicken, but I still enjoyed the chicken. I like that you get rice and beans and any toppings you want. Also the chips is such a nice addition. I don t usually like salsa on its own but that salsa was perfect with the chips. Just don t pour the crumbs into your mouth because the appointment of seasoning is overwhelming
Amazing food and service. We had a great experience, tried the tofu bowl and the fusion sweet chili, terrific. Great service by zara, jj and Castor
Delicious lunch - I stopped in randomly while in the area and was impressed with the food (fresh food, moist chicken), service and ambiance. Would recommend for a quick lunch
Butter chicken bowl is delicious!! Restaurant is always very clean for the amount of times Ive been here.
Amazing Burritos and Quesadillas! The ingredients are so fresh and tasty, even their spicy sauce has a great flavour. I wish they were close to Downtown
Fantastic (and FRESH ) food. Probably one of the healthiest and freshest fast foods you can get in Toronto.
Great tacos, especially the fish. They pack the in.
I gotta say, today I had one of the best bowls Ive had in a while. Totally worth it! The people were super friendly, especially the cashier. I asked her to recommend something she enjoys on her break, and it totally made my experience ten times better. Definitely recommend it!
the burritos and burrito bowls were filling and light (in a healthy kind of way). love that they can customize to our hearts content- literally
Fast service. Clean and pleasant environment. Attentive team. Very good meal.
Hands down the best burrito bows in Toronto. Been coming here for a few years now, never disappoints - good variety of toppings, super crispy chilli chicken, and loaded burrito bowls, can t even compare to other Mexican chain stores.
Easily my favourite place for tacos in the city! I come here a few times a month. The food is always fresh, they dont cheap out on the portions they give you and the service is always super friendly! I highly recommend it, you wont regret it and your tastebuds will thank you!
The food is good and super fresh. So many toppings to choose from. Lots of sauces; from no spice to really spicy. Staff is friendly. Food arrives hot and fast. Generous portions. Vegetarian options: I come here with a friend that is vegetarian and she absolutely loves it. Always tries something new.
Been back many times ... friendly, fast service. Usually get their GENEROUS streak burrito bowl. The chips are tasty, not boring. Fresh ingredients. Not overly salted. They were open Boxing Day. Going back this afternoon!
We had the Buffalo Chicken Cali Nachos, Beef Cali Nachos, and Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla. They were all delicious. Large portions for a great price. Definitely recommend
Regular Buritto!
Great food, the staff was nice and friendly the place was clean so I stayed and ate my meal there.
Great food, generous big portions If they dont keep big portions i dont think people will come Food : 5/5
Their Bowl is massive and pretty tasty. Vegetarian options: It has it Parking: easy to park Kid-friendliness: kids friendly Wheelchair accessibility: easy access
Great portions and very good , clean tasting food , only charge a extra 1$ for guac finally a place that gives you good value for money
Bowls and cali fries with fusion chicken are super delicious!!
Food waz phenomenal. Waiter had recommended a crispy chicken bowl with half chipotle and half sweet/sour. I highly recommend getting the guacamole. Waiter was kind enough to allow us to sample. Nachos are made fresh to order and seasoned well. Overall very good establishment.
My partner and I come here like once a month and everytime its great. I usually get the grilled chicken bowl. My partner gets the pork bowl. They dont miss. Only complaint? Dont like the wooden spoons. Seasoning is on point! Ingredients taste fresh. Music is great in there too. The amount of meat and ingredients you get in the bowl are absolute satisfaction. Sometimes, we have left overs and it tastes just as good the next day. If we lived closer, wed go more often.
One of my favorite spots in the city. Great service , great food.
Our new go to for shrimp burritos! Ours were delivered promptly, still warm. Burrito was packed with delicious toppings, including guacamole (small extra charge) and even a goodly number of shrimp (not battered - very important to us!). May try eat-in in the future, but photos show a pretty minimal setting. Thats ok, everything else was top-notch! Highly recommended!
Oh my god this is one of the best Quesadilla I ever had. And that too when we get it delivered. This is the second time I ordered from this restaurant and it exceeded my expectations, veggie quesadillas is a must try when you dont want your hands and mouth get dirty and half of the fillings on the table (I had Quesadillas where you lose most of the fillings while eating and here I don t feel that). Love it. Just love it
Food pretty good but a lil pricey (about 15 dollars for 1 burrito)
Affordable and tasty food
The stuff is friendly not only to customers but also between each other. I feel good buying food cooked in a kitchen with fun and joyful atmosphere. Thank you, Cali team
Very different take on your usual Mexican spots like chipotle. I love the toppings that they use which is very refreshing. Only thing to note is the portions is dependent on staff. Sometimes the portions are a lot and most times the portions are too little.
Great food, great service.... I have never been disappointed with their food. Amazing flavors !!
I visited this Friday. The guy name Jacob made me one of the best Mexican Burrito I ever had in my life. Best place to have Mexican food. They have large portions. And in great price.
Good food.
Exceptional customer service! Delicious and healthy style food! Would highly recommend
The food was cold and lousy test. Never again order it.
Honestly I dont think I ever go back here again I got to steak which was stringy and smelled kind of off to me. I was unable to eat it so I picked it off and ask them if I could get was chicken which was extremely overcooked and just turned too crumbly powdery consistency in my mouth. Somehow dry yet sopping wet at the same time.
love their food.
A little bit slow
always fresh and delicious! food always made to perfection
Ordered a grilled chicken tacos -- Was flavorful but the chicken was a bit dry, overall tasty tacos and the Cali sauce was really yumm, it was my first time trying this sauce and im a fan... Will try their burrito bowl next time
Staff seemed distracted and ended up forgetting to include our chips and guac in our takeout order. Its on me for not double checking before leaving but it shouldnt happen in the first place. Food is worse than chipotle. I dont understand the hype.
Great food and and great service!
Delicious different type of food, fresh ingredients
Wonderful meal. Food was amazing One thing though, i did feel the chicken was lightly seasoned maybe it was intentional due to other added sauces but it just meant i couldnt eat a piece of chicken alone, i had to eat it with other stuff in the bowl.
Everything is good, they have there own nachos. Very humble and good people that makes hospitality very special and delicious food. I tried Vegan burritos and cali nachos vegan Keep it up guys You are doing rocks
I love this place. Im a vegetarian and the yam bowl is my favorite. I crave it sometimes and have to come and get it. It is better than chipotle!
Had the fusion chicken quesadilla! It s spicy-sweet and sooo yummy! :)
Really testy food and good service. Quesadillia with pork is the best! Thanks Angel for service
Delicious! With reasonable price
Just tried Cali for the first time and was supremely impressed. I had the ground beef burrito. It was the BEST!
I love this restaurant, I mostly love the consistency. Every time I get a tofu bowl it s exactly how I remember it, fresh and tasty
Used to be ok. Just a mess these days. Food is just thrown together. It s a giant mush bowl.
Best mexican food chain in GTA.
Great spot, nice people (great service) and amazing food MUST GO!!!
Great mexican spot for a quick bite. The burrito bowl was nicely packed with plenty of food. They didnt skimp out on the meat, however the taste could be better. Overall very solid, especially if youre trying to eat a protein-rich meal with calories in mind lol.
Ive tried this place a couple of times and I have enjoyed the fried fish bowl. I ordered a steak bowl where they got my order wrong, but was pleasantly surprised when they offered me a free bowl, and it was an easy process to pick up the bowl when I showed up a couple of months later. Thanks Yayie for the help with this and leaving a note with my name for the free bowl. The food is pretty fresh. I was surprised with how the steak bowl comes with shredded beef instead of pieces of steak (which is my preference), but it was still yummy. Awesome customer service, looking forward to trying more.
One of the best chicken bowls I ve had in a while. Fresh produce and meat. Will definitely come back!!
Stoped by at Cali for a burrito, and I must say wow! From customer service to taste, everything was perfect! Highly recommend!
Very good Mexican food. Lot of vegetarian and healthier options.
I like the attention
Cafeteria style service. Had the burrito bowl. Lacking taste and flavor for a tex-mex style restaurant. The presentation was not at all appealing.
Grilled chicken had a punchy smell. Quesadilla was soggy. Service in the other hand was kind and friendly.
This place is like a white washed Mexican place.... But it tastes great.
The best nachos and quesadillas Ive had compared to the ones in the GTA. For the quality and price, it is definitely well worth it. The service is amazing. I would definitely go again.
Our favourite Mexican food in Toronto! Been here multiple times and their food is awesome, highly recommended
Great little alternative to the main stream. And the prices are very reasonable. Very clean bright store with a friendly staff. I recommend.
Clearly that is not Mexican food, but it is a very good combination of various elements and it is delicious.
Bobby was a great cashier and made sure my order was to my liking.
One of my favorite Mexican spots. Quesadillas and burritos are both really good.
The best fish tacos I ve ever had! Bobby always blesses the order!
The best Mexican food ever. Loved it
Love the fish I had the fish burrito was amazing and so filling really recommend.
Food always tastes fresh and the atmosphere matches with a very clean bright feel. Every time I leave here I feel like Ive made a healthy choice . Awesome place hands down the best choice in the area
Delicious food. Great service. Would 100% recommend!
Was super excited to try this restaurant. However, was super disappointed. Ordered the cali supreme fries and chicken fusion sweet chili quesadilla. Fries were cold (only the ground beef was hot) and quesadilla was burnt.
The price was reasonable and the inside of the store was clean. The staff was friendly and the menu was easy to choose from. I ordered a burrito and a bowl. They were $14 and $16 respectively. A burrito is a piece of meat served torn apart. The bowl seemed to have lightly fried meat and added some seasoning. There was a lot of portion and it was really, really delicious! Its near York Dale Centre, so stop by and try it out!
Great experience. Had a really good steak bowl. Excellent, fresh toppings, nice staff.
Every time I order from here, I get a notification that the restaurant is busy and my food doesn t come for 2 hours. This isn t a Uber thing it s always the restaurant.
Pretty good food. It s pretty difficult to find good tasting burritos that aren t super pricey. The proteins are quality and the portions are large. Definitely way better than Burrito Boyz. Great fries as well. If you want almost authentic main stream Mexican food this is it.
Was recommended by a friend, definitely upheld its expectations. Menu was simple, order taker was concise, smiled and answered our questions. Topping we got to choose as you go, he even brought our food to the table. Overall a must try if you are craving good food on a budget.
Clean place, good food and service. Tried Nachos and Burrito, both good portion and well prepared. Def worth trying if you like Mexican food. Food
The meat ( beef and pork) was very tough and lacking in flavor.
I ve ordered from Cali Mexican Grill many times for lunch as I work nearby. Bobby hasn t only memorized my order but he also puts my bowls together quickly. The food is great as well as the service. I recommend this Cali Location.
Please read, I got food poisoning I ordered for the first time at this location since I live nearby and was encouraged to try it because of the previously written reviews. To my bad luck, the food was cold and the taste/ smell was very bad. At first, I didnt care about it and just heated the food again at home, but hours later I was very sick and had a very bad night. I hadnt had anything for breakfast and after the discomfort, I didnt eat anything again. This just makes me understand why this restaurant has 2 minor violations in DineSafe... If you live nearby or happen to pass by this business, please avoid it if you care about your health and wallet.
The guy making my burrito (Bobbi) was the best server and customer experience I ve had in years!!! I m vegan, and he made sure to tell me all my options and honestly very few restaurants do this. I came back to the table and talked to everyone in my party about him, and they said give him a review!!! So here you go Bobbi!
The Service was phenomenally fast, friendly and the food, delicious. My server, Bobby had great customer service. Well done!!!!!
Great food, great price , great quality.
Ive ordered a couple of times and this is no doubt the best burrito bowl in Toronto. Everything is tasty and the chicken is always moist and juicy.
Bobby was my attendant and this place has been my favourite since 1 yr. Always recommended.
It was my first time here. No complaints. Service was prompt and friendly, and the grill chicken bowl I had was fresh, tasty and filling.
Delicious!! The nachos 10/10 good price, size and flavour. The quesadillas missing some sauce or more cheese were more like a soft taco
Food is excellent and service is 100%. This guy named Bobby is so sweet.
Great food. I love the Cali fries. I wish there were many more locations.
The best burrito in Toronto. All ingredients super fresh. Delicious. Also tried quesadillas also very good Food
When I come in as a courier, they prepare the order quickly. I didnt see many customers inside. It looks clean inside. However, I can only comment on the visible area.
Big shout out to Bobby. My bowl was perfect
Really good restaurant, amazing service, very friendly atmosphere. Would recommend 100%. Staff is the best!
Ive been here twice, and on both occasions, left a very satisfied customer. In both cases, I ordered the Cali Fries. I wanted to try something different, but was very pleased with what I got the first time. On recommendation from the staff, I tried the Sweet Chili Fusion Chicken on my second visit, it was great. I liked the steak a little better because I think it paired better with the cheese. Parking was sufficient, restaurant was clean, food was good, the price was fair, staff was nice, the occasional song on their playlist was too loud in the background, but it wasnt constant. The only thing stopping me from being a regular is how far this place is for me
I liked their fish tacos and churros. Good food, clean space, lovely staff.
Great... Very good food
Absolutely delicious food. Stumbled across this gem last year on a roadtrip and made it a mission to go there again this year. Same amazing quality no disappointments!! Cant wait till next year!! The chicken bowl was fantastic but I have to hand it to the minced meat bowl, just the right amount of tasty spice ! If youre looking for something with a bit of a kick I highly suggest cali Mexican grill the portions are right on point!
Always love this place for their tacos, bowls and Cali fries! Thank you CMG!
Expectations were very high and they were met! Ordered three pork tacos. Excellent portions and absolutely delicious. Clean place, friendly staff. Can t think of any constructive feedback. Can t wait to try something else.
Great experience. Ive been going to Burrito Boyz for a while and wanted a switch up. I think this place narrowly beats them out. Food was great. Had the loaded fries and the shrimp tacos. I couldve hoped for a few extra shrimp (3 per taco), but the price isnt that bad. All in all, quite delicious.
Had a fish taco which was perfectly cooked. Breading was light and fish just right. So often my experience in other places was overcooked fish I liked that I could choose my own toppings and sauce. Will definitely return.
Great food and great service!
One of the best. Delicious
I GOT FOOD POISONING, PLEASE READ!! My parents and I went for the first time on Sept. 15, 2022 in the evening. The service was fine, the food was ok, the music was way too loud we could barely hear the cashier even when they turned it down, and then turned it back up when we were done ordering. I ordered a ground beef and yam burrito and added rice, some kind of beef mush, cheese, onions, guac, and cali sauce and enjoyed it as did my mom, my dad did not complaining his chicken bowl was overcooked and dry. My stomach hurt a little that night but I thought that was typical of Mexican food. But the next day and for the last few days, I have had the worst diarrhea of my life. Today is the 19th and am still sick and also have a rash you know where. Pepto has not been very helpful and yet I have still been going to work because of overtime hours and it has been miserable having diarrhea 3-5 times a shift which is a huge inconvenience to my colleagues and hotel guests. I was even half an hour late because I was on the toilet before I got changed at work. Since then, I have not been able to eat properly and anything I do eat seems to go right through me. On top of this, Ive also been trying to bulk up so time and progress has been lost. I am now very distrustful of this place and we will not be coming back.
Buffalo chicken bowl Fish tacos Chips and salsa Churros
Much better than other fast food Mexican restaurant! Fresh and quality food :)
Definitely do not get food from this place. Actually made me sick no lie which means they are disgustingly dirty.
Amazing food!
Filling. Fast. Good value. Vegetarian options: Get the tofu burrito bowl
Food is greasy... believe it or not. Its a 10 minute wait to get your food. They are very slow behind the counter. Go to barBURRITO in the next plaza North, it is fresher, tastier and quicker.
The fusion bowl sweet chilli chicken is a Moddting
Best tacos Ive had in a long time .
My wife and I picked up dinner here on happenstance. We ordered 1 chicken quesadilla and the ground beef Cali fries. The portions were generous! The food was fresh and tasty. The chicken were chunks of chicken breast, which was really nice. The 2 items fed both of us and we had Cali fries left over. The place is clean and bright. The best thing about it was the service. The people working the counter were attentive and polite. They took care with our order. I would go there again.
Super recommended, very delicious place, all good service..
Great ambience, good Quantity and quality food Ordered the grill chicken bowl and the sweet chili fusion chicken burrito. Both were yummy. 10/10 Food
Really good quesadilla and churros. All ingredients tasted fresh.
Great fresh food, quick and reasonably priced
Great food. Top list for mexican food
Best burritos in the area
Im pretty happy for my first visit. The customer service was great. The food met my expectations. The washrooms were clean. I would come again
Its a food place, the staff take your order its not the most clear communication difficult to hear. I just hate any place that asks for tips on the machine before i even have my food made and its not brought just a pet peeve of mine at this point having a machine request a tip for literally listening to what i want and placing the ingredients together. the chairs arent setup to eat in meaning youd have to grab your own and they are rather high up stools not to mention having to unstack your own seat is rather strange. its clean the food is good and i got what i ordered. nothing note worthy or memorable to repeat a visit but i would go there if its convenient to mt current trip/location. overall it does its purpose.