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Prices updated July 31, 2026. Prices sourced from 4871 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20814, US. Prices are from the chain's delivery menu at this location; in-store prices are often lower. Keep in mind that prices vary a lot depending on where you are, and you might not pay what we paid.
California Tortilla Value Menu: Food Under $7
- Rice & Beans: $3.59
- 1 lb. bag of Chips: $5.99
- Blackened Fish Taco: $6.23
- Classic Taco: $6.23
- Korean BBQ Taco: $6.23
- Screamin' Taco: $6.23
How California Tortilla Compares
| Chain | Typical item price | Cheapest main | Items tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancheros | $3.55 | – | 32 | July 2026 |
| Taco Casa | $3.99 | Bean Burrito $3.79 | 35 | July 2026 |
| King Taco | $4.26 | Taco $2.87 | 39 | July 2026 |
| Taco Bell | $4.38 | Spicy Potato Soft Taco $1.70 | 125 | July 2026 |
| El Torito | $4.40 | – | 17 | July 2026 |
| Chipotle | $4.55 | Burrito $12.15 | 53 | July 2026 |
| Taco John's | $4.74 | Crispy Taco $2.36 | 96 | August 2026 |
| California Tortilla | $6.95 | Blackened Fish Taco $6.23 | 70 | July 2026 |
Prices are from each chain's benchmark location; see each page for full menus. And 34 more Mexican chains.
Full California Tortilla Menu
Cal Tort Favorites | Burritos and Bowls | Tacos | Salads | Grill Melts | Quesadillas | Nachos | Kids Stuff | Family Fiestas | Fresh Deal | Chips | Sides | Beverages | Wall of Flame
Cal Tort Favorites
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Chicken SaladCrisp greens, grilled mesquite chicken with Jack cheese, guacamole, Roma tomatoes, fire roasted corn salsa, crunchy tortilla crisps and cilantro. | $15.59 |
| Bangkok Shrimp QuesadillaGrilled Quesadilla loaded with Bangkok Shrimp, Sweet Red Chili sauce, green onions, and Monterey Jack cheese. | $14.99 |
| Screamin' Burrito and BowlBlackened chicken, Mexican rice, queso, fajita veggies, California Screamin' sauce and pico de gallo salsa. | – |
| Crunchy BBQ Ranch Burrito and BowlGrilled mesquite chicken, Mexican rice, black beans, BBQ Ranch sauce, crunchy tortilla crisps, pico de gallo salsa, and shredded romaine. | – |
| Sunset Burrito and BowlGrilled mesquite chicken, Mexican quinoa, fajita veggies, Spicy Sunset sauce, pico de gallo salsa, guacamole, and fresh spinach. | – |
| Bangkok Shrimp Burrito and BowlBangkok Shrimp on a bed of Mexican rice, grilled peppers and onions, and shredded Romaine, garnished with fire roasted corn salsa, Roma tomato chunks, and green onions than drizzled with Sweet Red Chili sauce. | – |
| Blackened Fish TacoBlackened fish, Chipotle sour cream, crisp cabbage slaw, cilantro and a fresh lime wedge. | $6.23 |
| Bangkok Shrimp TacoBangkok Shrimp, Sweet Red Chili sauce, shredded Romaine, fire roasted corn salsa, and green onions wrapped in a warm, soft, tortilla shell. | $7.43 |
| Special-DillaJack cheese with blackened chicken, black beans and spinach. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo salsa. | $13.19 |
The cheapest Cal Tort Favorites item is the Blackened Fish Taco at $6.23. Prices run to $15.59 across 5 priced items at this Bethesda location. The section lists 9 items, 5 with prices.
Burritos and Bowls
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Honey Lime Burrito and BowlGrilled mesquite chicken, rice, Honey Lime sauce, pico de gallo salsa and shredded romaine. | – |
| Classic Burrito and BowlChoice of protein, Mexican rice, black beans, sour cream, jack cheese, pico de gallo salsa, and shredded romaine. | – |
| Carnitas Verde Burrito and BowlPork carnitas, Mexican rice, Enchilada Verde sauce, crunchy tortilla crisps, Jack cheese, Sriracha pickled onions, guacamole, and shredded romaine. | – |
| Blackened Chicken Caesar Burrito and BowlBlackened chicken, Mexican rice, black beans, Caesar dressing, Jack cheese, pico de gallo salsa and shredded romaine. | – |
| Fajita Burrito and BowlGrilled mesquite chicken, Mexican rice, fajita veggies, sour cream, pico de gallo salsa, and guacamole. | – |
| Create Your Own Burrito and BowlChoose your base, protein, sauce, salsa, and additional ingredients to create your own culinary masterpiece. | – |
Prices for this section were not available from our source this month.
Tacos
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Classic TacoChoice of protein, Jack cheese, pico de gallo salsa and shredded romaine. | $6.23 |
| Korean BBQ TacoGrilled mesquite chicken, fajita veggies, Korean BBQ sauce, crisp cabbage slaw, cilantro and Sriracha sauce. | $6.23 |
| Screamin' TacoBlackened chicken, queso, fajita veggies, California Screamin' sauce and pico de gallo salsa. | $6.23 |
| Carnitas Verde TacoPork carnitas, Enchilada Verde sauce, crunchy tortilla crisps, Jack cheese, Sriracha pickled onions, guacamole and shredded romaine. | $7.43 |
The cheapest Tacos item is the Classic Taco at $6.23. The 4 priced items top out at $7.43 at this Bethesda location.
Salads
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Caribbean Mango SaladCrisp greens, blackened chicken, mango salsa, guacamole, tortilla crisps, cilantro and Roma tomatoes, drizzled with Caribbean Mango sauce. | $15.59 |
| Power BowlShredded romaine lettuce, Mexican quinoa, sunset sauce, and tortilla crisps topped with 1/2 pound of protein of choice (up to two choices), Enchilada sauce, jack cheese, Pico de Gallo salsa and guacamole. | $17.99 |
The two Salads items are Caribbean Mango Salad at $15.59 and Power Bowl at $17.99 at this Bethesda location.
Grill Melts
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Nacho Taco MeltGrilled flour tortilla with Taco beef, queso, Pico de Gallo salsa, and Jack cheese. | $10.79 |
| Steak Fajita MeltGrilled flour tortilla with mesquite steak, fajita veggies, California screamin sauce and jack cheese. | $12.29 |
| Sunset Chicken MeltGrilled flour tortilla with mesquite chicken, sunset sauce, Pico de Gallo salsa, and Jack cheese. | $10.79 |
The cheapest Grill Melts item is the Nacho Taco Melt at $10.79. Prices run to $12.29 across 3 priced items at this Bethesda location.
Quesadillas
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Classic QuesadillaJack cheese with your choice of protein. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo salsa. | $12.59 |
The only Quesadillas item is Classic Quesadilla at $12.59 at this Bethesda location.
Nachos
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| NachosWhite corn tortilla chips topped with your choice of protein, queso, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, green onions and pico de gallo salsa. | $14.99 |
The Nachos costs $14.99 at this Bethesda location.
Kids Stuff
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kids-AdillaGrilled flour tortilla with melted cheese and your choice of chicken or beef. | $10.19 |
| Kids Mini BurritoGrilled chicken, rice and cheese in a warm flour tortilla. | $10.19 |
| Kids TacoTaco beef and cheese in a soft flour tortilla. | $10.19 |
| Kids Healthy TacoGrilled chicken, romaine, and cheese in a soft flour tortilla, served with rice & beans, mango chunks, and an apple juice box | $10.19 |
Every Kids Stuff item is $10.19: all 4 cost the same at this Bethesda location.
Family Fiestas
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Brownie | $3.47 |
| Family Taco NightA taco meal for 4-6 members that includes your choice of grilled mesquite chicken or grilled mesquite chicken and taco beef as well as rice, black beans, 10 soft flour tortillas, lettuce, Jack cheese, sour cream, salsa, guac, queso and tortilla chips | $70.74 |
| Family Fajita FiestaA fajita meal for 4-6 members that includes your choice of grilled mesquite chicken or grilled mesquite chicken and steak as well as rice, black beans, 10 soft flour tortillas, fajita veggies, Jack cheese, sour cream, salsa, guac, queso and tortilla chips | $70.74 |
| Six DrinksSix beverages, your choice of a mix of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Water | $14.40 |
| Cookie | $3.47 |
| Two Extra Tortillas on the SideTwo extra tortillas on the side | $1.20 |
| Triple ScoreOne 2.5 lb. bag of tortilla chips, one quart of guacamole, one quart of queso and one quart of salsa. | $53.94 |
The cheapest Family Fiestas item is the Two Extra Tortillas on the Side at $1.20. Prices run to $70.74 across 7 priced items at this Bethesda location.
Fresh Deal
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fresh Deal | $6.95 |
The Fresh Deal costs $6.95 at this Bethesda location.
Chips
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Small Chips & Queso | $4.43 |
| Large Chips & Queso | $8.03 |
| Small Chips & Guac | $4.79 |
| Large Chips & Guac | $9.35 |
| Small Chips & Salsa | $3.47 |
| Small Chips | $2.27 |
| Large Chips | $3.77 |
| Large Chips & Salsa | $5.99 |
The cheapest Chips item is the Small Chips at $2.27. The 8 priced items top out at $9.35 at this Bethesda location.
Sides
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Queso | $2.16 |
| Rice & Beans | $3.59 |
| Guacamole | $2.52 |
| Side of Sour Cream | $0.96 |
| 1 lb. bag of ChipsCrispy tortilla chips (don't forget to order some dips too!) | $5.99 |
| Proteins on the SideAdditional proteins for your meal. | – |
| Pico de Gallo Salsa | $1.20 |
| Mango Salsa | $2.70 |
| Corn Salsa | $1.62 |
| Quart of SalsaDoes not include chips | $13.19 |
| Quart of QuesoDoes not include chips | $22.79 |
| Quart of GuacamoleDoes not include chips | $28.79 |
The cheapest Sides item is the Side of Sour Cream at $0.96, and prices reach $28.79 across 11 priced items at this Bethesda location. The section lists 12 items, 11 with prices.
Beverages
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bottled Water | $3.35 |
| Coke (20 oz. Bottle) | $4.20 |
| Diet Coke (20 oz. Bottle) | $4.20 |
| Sprite (20 oz. Bottle) | $4.20 |
| Snapple Peach Tea | $4.20 |
| Snapple Diet Peach Tea | $4.20 |
| Snapple Kiwi Strawberry | $4.20 |
| Nantucket Nectars Pomegranate Pear | $4.20 |
The cheapest Beverages item is the Bottled Water at $3.35. Prices run to $4.20 across 8 priced items at this Bethesda location.
Wall of Flame
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bottle of JT Pappy's Gator SauceA hint of sweet 'n tangy | $10.74 |
| Bottle of JT Pappy's TermigatorThe hottest of the gator sauces! | $10.74 |
| Bottle of California Screamin'A bottle of our signature sauce for when you're not at California Tortilla | $8.34 |
| Bottle of Screamin' GreenA bottle of our vibrant green sauce that's bursting with lime cilantro flavor and finished off with a jalapeño flare | $8.34 |
The Bottle of California Screamin' is the lowest-priced Wall of Flame item at $8.34 at this Bethesda location. The 4 priced items range up to $10.74.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Special-Dilla at California Tortilla?
The Special-Dilla costs $13.19 at California Tortilla as of July 2026 – one of 9 items in the Cal Tort Favorites section.
What is the cheapest meal-worthy item at California Tortilla?
Setting aside condiments, drinks and extras, the cheapest meal-worthy item on the California Tortilla menu is the Blackened Fish Taco at $6.23 as of July 2026.
What is the price range at California Tortilla?
Prices on the California Tortilla menu run from $0.96 to $70.74 as of July 2026, counting everything on the page from single sides up to family-size and catering orders, and half the priced items are $6.95 or less.
How many items are on the California Tortilla menu?
The California Tortilla menu we track lists 70 items across 14 sections as of July 2026.
Does California Tortilla have a value menu?
Yes: 6 items under $7 as of July 2026, starting with the Rice & Beans at $3.59. See the value list above.
California Tortilla Menu PDF
Download the full California Tortilla menu with prices as a PDF: California Tortilla Menu Prices PDF (updated July 2026).
