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Cal Taco
7320 Hollister Ave, Goleta
Phone: (805) 685-7122
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Reviews by the General Public
Best Kept Secret in Goleta, 5/2/2010
Reviewer: Fred
from Goleta, CA
We frequent Cal Taco several times a week. The food is outstanding - all fresh ingrediants - and if you haven't tried a Char Burger yet - you are missing out! The secret ingrediant is really Chris - the owner. This guy works like 100 hours a week - he's always there, making sure the service is fast - the food is prepared to his standards - and the customers are made to feel welcome. There is always a line - because the place is so popular, but wait in that line for a few minutes and you'll hear Chris repeatedly greeting customers by name and asking them about their family or work...the guy clearly gets it. We feed a family of 4 for around $20 bucks...and the food is excellent! You just can't beat it...
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5 stars from the Harbor House Inn Concierge, 10/18/2009
Reviewer: Allison
from Santa Barbara, CA
I went to Cal Taco a few weeks ago with my boyfriend after hearing so much about it. I am always looking for new special hideouts to send my guests and as a concierge I can be tough to impress. The owner was so very nice. He really made the whole experience that much better. He even came over when he saw we were done eating, cleared our plates and chatted a bit. Keep in mind that it was busy and he really didn't have time to talk, but still went out of his way to make sure everyone was attended to personally by him. To make it perfect, the food was cooked to perfection! I have never raved about a burger/taco place-but this one truely should be seen for the gem it is!
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Bugers...
Reviewer: Doug
from Santa Barbara, CA
Just moved here, and nobody I have spoken to has eaten here but me... but I had a double charburger with bacon and it was awesome. The fries are good, the bacon was crisp and thick, and the burger was tasty. A definite must.
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This place is great
Reviewer: Jeff
from Goleta, CA
I went here once by accident a couple of years ago and have been a regular ever since. I love their chicken tacos and mexican food! The salsa is the best in SB IMHO. Chris the manager is a prince of a guy. I love this place and will continue to come here regularly.
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This place should be in the burger category
Reviewer: Mike
from Santa Barbara, CA
Been coming here since I was a kid - GO CHARGERS! Really great place for a burger. Can't say I've ever tried their other food, but the burger is one of the best in town. Same concept as the Habit. The grill here has been seasoned for a long time and it comes through in the meat. Good stuff!
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just ok
Reviewer: Stacey
from Santa Barbara, CA
The burgers were ok but the tacos are sooo gringo its not even funny. I guess if thats the kind of tacos you like then its ok, but do NOT go here for authentic tacos! The meat seemed pretty bland to me. The prices are good but the food is just mediocre.
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Best Hamburger and Taco combo in town
Reviewer: Jennifer
from Santa Barbara, CA
I love this place. They have some of the best hamburgers and tacos around. Tacos are stuffed to the top with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, cheese and meat. Steak tacos always taste great. I visit here as often as I can. The owner, is great too. He always remembers you when you come in.
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Hands down the best Charburger in Santa Barbara/Goleta
Reviewer: Mark Hemmis
from Santa Barbara, CA
The best thing about this place is the burgers. Char or Double-Char with Cheddar is what I always get. Always fresh, never greasy, perfect amount of all the fixins. Burgers aren't the largest, but if you get a double char and fries, you're golden. Love the ranch, I put it on everything.They used to have a California Burrito and a Quesadilla that were pretty good also. I have been a local for almost 25 years and this is hands down the best burger in SB. Shakes are the best also, the real stuff. Now that I think about it, I don't go here enough!
The service here is unparalleled and the owner is a really great guy. Atmosphere is laid back, the beach is just down the street. It's only competition might be is the Habit, but I prefer Cal-Taco still (it hasn't gone chain yet). I have been going here since I was in Jr High, still hasn't changed, hopefully it never will. Highly recommended!
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Best Place in Goleta
Reviewer: Nicole
from Santa Barbara, CA
Chris, the owner, is the nicest manager in the county. He is friendly, polite and very responsive. The food is excellent! The quesadillas, burgers, fries, etc. are all excellent. They have very friendly and fast service. The only thing I don't like is the ranch, it's a little thin but it's free so you can always ask for another container. This is one of my favorite places to eat in Goleta/Santa Barabra!
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Amazing, local, quaint restaurant!
Reviewer: Amy K
from Santa Barbara, CA
I knew right from walking in the restaurant that I would love it. The atmosphere was pleasant, it was bustling with people, and it maintained a friendly vibe. It's a great local restaurant, the prices are great, and it was awesome to get out of IV and go to this restaurant. Because it's so close by in Ellwood, I definitely recommend the trip to any IV-er's/anyone.
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Great tasty burgers
Reviewer: Christine Hall
from Santa Barbara, CA
The name is kind of a misnomer in my book. I go here to get a charburger, just like they have at the Habit ... the absolute best in lunch burgers. Grilled or fresh onion, just ask. I'm normally a choco-holic, but their strawberry milkshakes are wonderful. Good old fashioned milkshakes made with real ice cream! I've never hit this place on an "off" night, I've always had consistently good food. And they take credit cards! (since the bill is usually small, that's a pleasant surprise.)
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Great service but not tasty!
Reviewer: Ashley Hershey
from Goleta, CA
What I liked about this place is that they have great service. Thay can be quick. This last time there was a big line of wait and my did not taste good at all.! The guacamole taste like it had been old for seeral days it was really sour..! I would recomend you to do out of fresh avocados. And not from a package.!
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