Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Favorite - California Tacos in Tampa

Being obsessed with the Food Network has its advantages. I've learned where some of the best places to chow down across the county are! One of my personal favorite shows, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives has inspired several stops on many different trips. Recently I was watching an episode that featured California Tacos in Tampa, I was so excited that I made a point to stop on a recent work trip for lunch.

If you have ever visited southern California I hope that you have been lucky enough to try Wahoos, its AMAZING! Its a fresh taste that you just don't find on the east coast too often. Alot of that has to do with corn tortillas, which rock in my opinion. Well, California Tacos has the BEST tacos that I have ever tasted - YOU NEED TO GO HERE!

Don't let the shack like order window scare you!

This place is really in the middle of no where, just outside the USF campus. Its in the parking lot of a army/navy surplus store, but don't worry - everything is cooked fresh to order. The person taking my order was super friendly and walked me through everything as I mentioned I had never been here before. Come hungry because the portions are HUGE! The speciality is fish tacos, but being that I don't eat seafood, I opted for the next best - the pork taco and the chicken taco. Each were unique, the pork was super flavorful and the chicken was grilled with peppers and onions. Both were topped with crunchy cabbage and fresh pico. I have to tell you, I even ate the pico it was so good! Check out my tacos!

They have a $10 minimum for credit card purchases so I was "forced" to have a fresh churro for dessert. It was so delicious and covered with cinnamon and sugar like a good churro should be!

California Tacos is a MUST GO for anyone who is looking for a taste of the west coast on the east coast. You won't find anything more fresh, authentic, and especially DELICIOUS than this place. Thanks Guy Fieri for the heads up!