Califa's Greens

I ordered Cuban Bowl with chicken. Very clean, simple and healthy bowl. If they add some green to this bowl, I think it’ll be so complete. Little gem kitchen in this neighborhood.

Great little place dishing out latin flavors that will leave you well fed and content. Califa spans the width of central American cuisine with plantains and burritos and everything in between. The fries were one of the best I have had in the bay. Juices were freshly made and delicious. My breakfast burrito was wholesome with thick cut potatoes and eggs. I'd have liked a little more spicy flavors embedded, but it was not much of a loss. The fried plantains and black beans were tasty and felt like I was in central America again! The quesadillas were not on the menu but they made them anyway and they were scrumptious. Overall, though a little on the pricey side, the food was great.

I didn't try the food, I had already eaten and just wanted a mango smoothie. It was $9(plus tip and tax over $11). Not smooth at all, they barely blended it thing so my straw kept getting clogged with too big chunks of mango and crushed ice. It took an oddly long time for them to get around to finish making it. On the positive side, it was made with real mango and not some syrup so they get some points. I know it's kinda lame of me to rate a food restaurant just by one smoothie I've had there but if they aren't going to put much effort into these things they should consider taking them of their menu, it was super disappointing!

Fantastic, fresh food with great portions! And the service is so warm and kind. Highly recommend.

I enjoyed dinner here during my Cal Day campus tour at UC Berkeley. The cozy atmosphere and homemade-style dishes made me feel right at home. The owner was incredibly friendly and even shared tips on cooking perfect rice. Highly recommend—keep up the great work!