Thursday, May 16, 2013
The trio of tacos—Korean barbecue, carnitas pork and Havana chicken—will be available for a limited time, starting on Monday, May 20.
California Tortilla's fans have voted, and now there's a new option available on the eatery's menu: "Street Tacos." The new menu item—chosen by CalTort fans in an online NCAA-style "Elito 8" competition last March—will be available for a limited time, starting on May 20, according to a CalTort news statement. "Street Tacos" will be served as a trio of three mini tacos, each mini taco made with a soft corn tortilla shell: The taco trio is $6.49. A combo—the three tacos plus a 22-ounce drink and a choice of chips and queso, salsa or rice and beans—is $8.69.
Monday, April 15, 2013
You'll just need to say the tax-related password.
April 15th has rolled around once again, and at least one Bethesda business is offering up a tax day treat. Cal-mex favorite California Tortilla is serving up a free order of chips and queso to the tax weary, a welcome reward whether you're reveling in your refund or pinching pennies after paying Uncle Sam. Just say the password -- "1040" -- when purchasing any item. The newly renovated and re-located Bethesda California Tortilla is located at 4871 Cordell Avenue, at the corner of Norfolk Avenue. Do you know of other Bethesda businesses offering tax day promotions? How will you spend your tax refund? Tell us in the comments.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Catch up on the restaurant news you may have missed this March.
March was a big month in food. Patch broke the news that Bethesda's first full-service rooftop restaurant and bar will be dubbed 'Roof,' and more than 100 readers recommended our story on Facebook. In other eatery updates, Haandi found a new home on Norfolk Avenue, CalTort launched its own version of March Madness, Bethesda bid farewell to Just Cakes, and the famous fried potato tots at Food, Wine and Co. were given top honors by The Washington Post. Catch up on all the restaurant news you may have missed this month.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Restaurant news from around Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods.
Get caught up with the food scene in Montgomery County and adjacent Washington, DC, neighborhoods with 1 Meat, 3 Sides. This week, a Connecticut-style pizza restaurant's upcoming opening in Silver Spring takes center plate. One meat: The wait for an authentic taste of Connecticut pizza in Montgomery County will continue for a few more weeks, Silver Spring Patch reported. Joel Mehr, one of three owners of Pete's New Haven Style Apizza, said he's now shooting for a June 1 opening for his company's fourth location. The Silver Spring location, near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Wayne Avenue, will feature the same menu offerings as the company's current locations in Columbia Heights, Friendship Heights and Clarendon, VA. Read more on…
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The 'Elito 8' will go head-to-head in four brackets, beginning on 'Selection Monday.'
Now burrito fans as well as basketball fans have a reason to get "mad" this March. Cal-mex chain and Bethesda favorite California Tortilla has launched an 'Elito 8' competition to determine the next limited-time menu offering. During the NCAA-style showdown, CalTort fans can vote for eight possible menu items in four brackets, leading up to the semi-finals and culminating with an April 5 championship. The "Elito 8" are being revealed "Selection Monday," March 18, on Facebook and the California Tortilla website. Each online vote will be counted as an entry into a drawing for a catered NCAA Championship viewing party for 20. The winner will be announced April 6, just in time for the big game. Competing for a coveted limited-time space on the…
Monday, March 18, 2013
The 'Elito 8' will go head-to-head in four brackets, beginning on 'Selection Monday.'
Now burrito fans as well as basketball fans have a reason to get "mad" this March. Cal-mex chain and Bethesda favorite California Tortilla has launched an 'Elito 8' competition to determine the next limited-time menu offering. During the NCAA-style showdown, CalTort fans can vote for eight possible menu items in four brackets, leading up to the semi-finals and culminating with an April 5 championship. The "Elito 8" are being revealed "Selection Monday," March 18, on Facebook and the California Tortilla website. Each online vote will be counted as an entry into a drawing for a catered NCAA Championship viewing party for 20. The winner will be announced April 6, just in time for the big game. Competiting for a coveted limited-time space on …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
After an extensive re-model, Potomac's California Tortilla is boasting a modernized interior.
Nothing says love like burritos. And just in time for Valentine's Day, the California Tortilla in the Cabin John Shopping Center is re-opening with a brand-new look. The Potomac location has undergone an extensive re-model to upgrade the shop's interior. The "Cal-Mex" eatery now boasts a new color palette to match the cool green tones of CalTort's new logo. The re-design comes on the heels of the move and re-model of downtown Bethesda' California Tortilla, which re-opened with the updated look on Cordell Avenue last fall. The chain is in the process of a re-branding effort, and the new look is planned for all of the chain's locations, owner Pam Felix told Patch last year. The Cabin John location has been outfitted with new seating and new …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The results are in, and Obama's Chicken Teriyaki Luau Bowl claimed a sweeping victory over Romney’s Mexican Mitt-Loaf Bowl.
California Tortilla asked their patrons to vote with their tastebuds this election season, and the results are in. The Bethesda-born and Rockville-based California Tortilla debuted its 2012 Presidential Burrito Bowls in August. On Monday, the chain announced that Obama’s Chicken Teriyaki Luau Bowl had claimed a sweeping victory over Romney’s Mexican Mitt-Loaf Bowl, including "swing state" victories in Virginia and Pennsylvania. California Tortilla Chief Operating Officer and head chef Keith Goldman developed the bowls after researching the candidates’ backgrounds and food preferences, according to a release announcing the promotion. The Obama bowl, which features Mexican rice, grilled chicken, Teriyaki sauce, stir-fry vegetables, and …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Hungry Bethesda residents swarmed the new CalTort to pick up a free burrito Tuesday.
The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce was on hand Tuesday to help cut the ribbon on Bethesda's new California Tortilla. The shop opened last week with a new look and a new location, and long lines formed outside Tuesday as CalTort offered free burritos to celebrate.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Check out CalTort's new Bethesda location and grab some free grub at the same time.
Bethesda's new California Tortilla opened its doors at 4871 Cordell Avenue last week, but Tuesday marks the restaurant's grand opening celebration. In honor of the chain's new look and new location, CalTort will be offering up free burritos to hungry customers during the lunch and dinner hours. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to pick up yours. Each customer will receive one free burrito and one free soda -- just remember to stop in at least a half an hour before the end of each shift. CalTort will only be serving burritos Tuesday, according to an email from owner Pam Felix. The new location features booths, beer, an open prep kitchen, expanded patio seating, wifi, and a re-branded look with a toned-down color …
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