Califas Tacos and Beer 1500 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381

"Saw the high ratings and decided to check this place out. The deco is definitely the best part, super cute and chic and the guac on my carne asada taco. However the food was meh. My husband and I tried the crunchy beef taco, the carne asada taco, the mar y tierra taco, and the poblano taco, as well as the rice and beans. Beans tasted like Rositas can beans, rice was eh okay. My biggest complaint is seasoning and cooking technique. You can’t call it carne asada (grilled meat) if the meat was borderline boiled so maybe it stewed too long and didn’t cook properly on the flat top? Paid 26 bucks for 4 tacos and a 3 oz cup of rice and beans. Overall was too highly priced for what you get. The tortillas were hand made but dry and the best part were the cooked onions in the cold salsa bar but would’ve been better if hot. Also, the food came out in parts which was a little odd. First, rice and beans, next my crunchy and soft taco, lastly my husband’s two tacos."

"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Califas restaurant! The Mar y Tierra French fries were a definite highlight, hitting the spot perfectly. The Texas dish captured that authentic TJ flavor, and the burritos were delicious. The salsa bar and self-serve juice bar, especially with horchata and Jamaica, added a delightful touch. The spacious and clean environment made it family-friendly, and the friendly staff contributed to an overall enjoyable visit. Highly recommend!"

"My wife and I have tried the tacos and burritos and they were very tasty! The were very generous with their portions. Their green creamy salsa compliments the food but be cautious because it packs a kick. Worth every penny."

"Apparently, there aren't many Mexican restaurants in the Woodlands area, so we were really excited to try it out Califas. We ordered an egg, bacon, and cheese burrito, and let me tell you, it was huge! The salsa was also amazing. Oh, and the restaurant had a really cute vibe too. Just thought you all might want to check it out sometime!"

"Their burritos are massive, super great quality. They have really fantastic salsa. The owner was also very sweet. The service was very nice. You can tell they have passion in what they do. I had the Califa burrito the first visit. The second I had a breakfast burrito. The Califa as a 10/10 with Carne. Not a super fan of the flavor of the Pollo. Probably will be sticking with the Califa burrito or tacos when I go."