California Tacos West End

4.5

20 Reviews

$40 and under

Mexican

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to the #1 LARGEST plate of nachos in Australia! This delicious mountain of goodness has reached national fame being featured in magazines & blogs nationwide! “Massive burritos” these babies come in at nearly 1 kg! Packed with flavours only found South of the border. Our tacos are inspired directly from the beach suburbs in Southern California and Mexico! We use homemade tortillas, with a perfect blend of paired salsas.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
Phone number
0480 032 329
Website
http://www.californiatacos.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
120 Boundary St, West End, AU-QLD 4101
Area
West End
Parking details
None

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Shrimp Taco
Sautéed chipotle & lime shrimp, baja aioli, diced cucumber salsa and an avocado slice served on a corn tortilla.
Carne Asada Taco
Chargrilled steak, salsa roja, baja aioli, cheese & salsa fresca on a handmade flour tortilla.
Pollo Asada Taco
Citrus marinated chicken, salsa verde, baja aioli, cheese & salsa fresca on a handmade flour tortilla.
El Porky Taco
Achiote-tequila pork, mango & pineapple salsa, baja aioli, cheese & salsa fresca on a handmade flour tortilla
Nopales "Cactus" Taco
Sauteed cactus, zucchini, spanish onion, baja aioli, white cabbage, black beans & salsa fresca on a corn tortilla
El Halloumi Taco
Grilled halloumi, black beans, red cabbage, chipotle aioli & an avocado slice served on a handmade flour tortilla

Signature Tacos

The Cali Taco
+$2; Chargrilled steak, salsa fresca, french fries, baja aioli, cheese, avo-peño crema & guacamole on a handmade flour tortilla
Surf & Turf Taco
+$2; Chargrilled steak, chipotle & lime shrimp, melted cheese, cucumber salsa, chipotle aioli & avocado on a handmade flour tortilla
Hawaiian Taco
+$2; Citrus marinated chicken, melted cheese, sweet potato fries, mango & pineapple salsa, chipotle aioli & avocado on a handmade flour tortilla
The Veganator
+$2; Mexican falafel, red cabbage, mixed bean & corn salsa, avocado slice & vegan chipotle aioli on a handmade flour tortilla

Kind of a Big Deal

Nachos
Fresh corn chips, cheese, black beans, avo-peño crema, sour cream, baja aioli, guacamole, salsa fresca & your choice of protein
California Fries
French fries, cheese, black beans, avo-peño crema, sour cream, baja aioli, guacamole, salsa fresca & your choice of protein. Choose: Beef, chicken, pork, Cactus, Halloumi
- Regular SizeA$26.00
- Share SizeA$55.00
Surf N Turf Nachos
Fresh corn chips, cheese, black beans, avo-peño crema, chipotle aioli served with steak & sauteed chipotle & lime shrimp. Topped with sour cream, salsa fresca & fresh guacamole
- Regular SizeA$30.00
- Share SizeA$59.00

Burritos

(served with corn chips & salsa) add guacamole $3

California BurritoA$26.00
Flour tortilla, French fries, cheese, salsa fresca, baja aioli, paired salsa & your choice of protein
Baja Beach BurritoA$26.00
Flour tortilla, citrus lime rice, black beans, cheese, cabbage, salsa fresca, baja aioli, paired salsa & your choice of protein
El Pescador BurritoA$26.00
Flour tortilla, panko crumbed white fish, mango pineapple salsa, baja aioli, citrus lime rice, fresh cabbage, cheese & salsa fresca with fresh lime
Surf N' Turf BurritoA$28.00
Flour tortilla, sautéed shrimp, carne asada steak, cheese, black beans, citrus lime rice, cucumber salsa, chipotle aioli & guacamole

Cali Plates

Tijuana Caesar SaladA$18.00
Cos Lettuce, crispy corn tortilla strips, homemade Caesar dressing, & parmesan. Choose: Chicken, Halloumi
Burrito BowlA$24.00
Citrus lime rice, black beans, salsa fresca, baja aioli, cheese, house guacamole, white cabbage & paired salsa, served with corn chips & salsa & your choice of protein. Choose: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Cactus, Fish
Guacamole Bowl
Fresh guacamole & salsa fresca with corn chips
- Serves 2A$22.00
Ultimate QuesadillaA$24.00
Large flour tortilla, melted cheese, baja aioli & your choice of protein. Served with fresh corn chips & salsa. Choose: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Cactus, Halloumi

Little Amigos

served with a small soft drink or juice

Chicken Quesadilla & FriesA$14.00
Fish & ChipsA$14.00
Chicken NachosA$14.00

Starters

Sweet Potato FriesA$14.00
Tossed in parmesan & parsley. Served with chipotle aioli
Seasoned French FriesA$12.00
Served with ketchup & baja aioli
Corn Chips and GuacamoleA$10.00
Corn Chips and SalsaA$8.00
Chicken WingsA$18.00
BBQ, Sweet Chilli and Spicy BBQ

Dessert

Cinnamon Churros with Mexican Chocolate Sauce & Ice CreamA$16.00

On Tap

Young Henrys Hazy Pale Ale
- SchoonerA$10.00
- PintA$12.00
- JugA$29.00
Burleigh Brewing Sublime Mexican Lager
- SchoonerA$10.00
- PintA$12.00
- JugA$29.00
Burleigh Brewing Bighead Lager
- SchoonerA$10.00
- PintA$12.00
- JugA$29.00
Great Northern
- SchoonerA$11.00
- PintA$13.00
- JugA$34.00
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale
- SchoonerA$11.00
- PintA$13.00
- JugA$34.00
Fellr Seltzer
- SchoonerA$11.00
- PintA$13.00
- JugA$34.00
Canadian Club
- SchoonerA$12.00
- PintA$14.00
- JugA$38.00
Tap Margarita by Mr. Consistent
- SchoonerA$16.00
- JugA$49.00

Mexican

Corona
- BottleA$9.50
Pacifico
- BottleA$10.50
Dos Equis Lager
- BottleA$9.50

Los Others

Rekorderlig Strawberry Cider
- BottleA$13.00
-196 Double Lemon
- BottleA$13.00
Aloha
- BottleA$11.00
Delgados
- BottleA$14.00
Fellr
- BottleA$11.00

Margarita Bar

Tap MargaritaA$16.00
Mr Consistent, Casamigos, salt & lime
CadillacA$22.00
Casamigos, Mr Consistent Margarita & lime Grand Marnier
WatermelonA$20.00
Casamigos, watermelon liqueur, watermelon & lime
Death ValleyA$20.00
Casamigos, Triple sec, hibiscus, habanero & lime
MangoA$20.00
Casamigos, mango liqueur, vermouth, agave, mango & lime
CoconutA$20.00
1800 coconut tequila, coconut cream, coconut & lime

Cocktails

Frozen CalicoladaA$19.00
Coconut rum, coconut cream & pineapple
- JugA$48.00
Frozen Strawberry DaiquiriA$19.00
White rum, strawberry & lime
- JugA$48.00
Frozen Mango DaiquiriA$19.00
White rum, mango & lime
- JugA$48.00
SangriaA$14.00
Grenache, fresh juice, spiced syrup & cinnamon
- JugA$40.00
Passionfruit MojitoA$18.00
White rum, passionfruit, demerara, lime & fresh mint
Espresso MartiniA$18.00
Vodka, Kahlua, salted caramel & cold brew espresso

What's on

Margarita Monday - Tap Margaritas All Day!A$12.00
Taco Tuesday - Classic Tacos
- Starting atA$6.00
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 4-6pm
- All Tap SchoonersA$8.00
- Tap MargaritaA$12.00

What 20 people are saying

California Tacos West End reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

California Tacos West End offers "amazing service and food," with inventive taco flavors and a welcoming ambiance. The staff's friendliness and accommodating nature enhance the dining experience. While some found the seating uncomfortable, the "delicious and flavorful food" and "excellent margaritas" make it a must-visit for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts.

20 Reviews

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Dean
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for my partners birthday, and the service, food and atmosphere was second next to none. Ruby is an absolute superstar behind the bar making cocktails for us and a 21st birthday. We will definitely be back. Thanks Ruby
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DebbieM
Sunshine Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and very good Service. Couldn’t fault it. I might suggest some heat lamps or something to warm up the outdoor areas in winter. Otherwise a great experience.
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Kara
Brisbane5 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 June 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
$75 for margaritas bottomless for 2 hours and that includes chips and salsa. Ordered food on top of that for $60 and the food was not worth it. Sent the chicken wings back because they were so dry and fibrous. The lady working was super nice and I wish I could give her more stars because she was amazing. We got money back for the wings. I’ll recommend this if you want to get drunk on margs, be cold because no heaters, and have no food.
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Jared
Gold Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on 5 April 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The stools were extremely uncomfortable to sit on and there was no music/ambience where we were seated. The staff were lovely and provided excellent service but for a Mexican restaurant the margaritas were subpar and I thought it was very odd they didn’t offer margarita jugs, however the staff were extremely accomodating and made them for us after we requested them. The share nacho’s were a great portion size but extremely salty which overpowered the dish.
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Shaylee
Brisbane2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, great food & drinks for catch ups. Good experience will definitely visit again!
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FelicityN
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were lovely and food was amazing, bottomless margaritas are definitely the way to go
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DebT
Brisbane10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 October 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed ourselves at California Tacos West End. The food was so very tasty - excellent flavours. I had nachos and my husband had a burrito. The burrito was an excellent size with great fillings, My nachos did not disappoint - I was concerned that all the flavour would be on the top with a lot of dry corn chips underneath but I needn't have worried - the flavours were layered beautifully. Oh and the Margaritta was chefs kiss delicous. Can't wait to go back.
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Kate
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service and delicious food with the perfect ambience in the extra seating area at the back of the restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Brisbane4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious tacos with interesting and inventive flavour combinations. Loved the decor, which made me feel like I was on holidays.
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LaurenC
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 September 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were great but the staff made our night amazing! So lovely and accomodating- definitely need to be acknowledged if they aren't already! :)
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California Tacos West End is rated 4.5 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for California Tacos West End

120 Boundary St, West End, AU-QLD 4101

Additional information

Area
West End
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–21:00 Sun 12:00–20:00
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.californiatacos.com.au/
Phone number
0480 032 329

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Kind of a Big Deal

Nachos

California Fries

Surf N Turf Nachos

Burritos

California BurritoA$26.00

Baja Beach BurritoA$26.00

El Pescador BurritoA$26.00

Surf N' Turf BurritoA$28.00

Cali Plates

Tijuana Caesar SaladA$18.00

Burrito BowlA$24.00

Guacamole Bowl

Ultimate QuesadillaA$24.00

Little Amigos

Chicken Quesadilla & FriesA$14.00

Fish & ChipsA$14.00

Chicken NachosA$14.00

Starters

Sweet Potato FriesA$14.00

Seasoned French FriesA$12.00

Corn Chips and GuacamoleA$10.00

Corn Chips and SalsaA$8.00

Chicken WingsA$18.00

Dessert

Cinnamon Churros with Mexican Chocolate Sauce & Ice CreamA$16.00

On Tap

Young Henrys Hazy Pale Ale

Burleigh Brewing Sublime Mexican Lager

Burleigh Brewing Bighead Lager

Great Northern

Stone & Wood Pacific Ale

Fellr Seltzer

Canadian Club

Tap Margarita by Mr. Consistent

Mexican

Corona

Pacifico

Dos Equis Lager

Los Others

Rekorderlig Strawberry Cider

-196 Double Lemon

Aloha

Delgados

Fellr