Enjoy Korean BBQ Tacos, California Sunset Bowl And More At New Eatery In Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — California Tortilla will be bringing "California style" Mexican food to Howard County with its opening of a Columbia site April 6. Known as Cal Tort, the restaurant will set up shop at 6250 Columbia Crossing Circle and kick off its grand opening at 11 a.m. with $5 bowls and burritos all day - proceeds will go to HopeWorks.

The Columbia restaurant will feature favorites such as the California Screamin’ Burrito, Korean BBQ tacos, California Sunset bowl and more prepared by the brand’s signature service model that allows guests the flexibility to customize meals to their taste. Guests can spice things up with hot sauce selections from the restaurant’s Wall of Flame. The Columbia location offers dine-in, online ordering, and delivery.

“We are so excited to unveil our newest restaurant in Columbia and to celebrate with our neighbors. The restaurant will serve up our bold and beloved flavors that fans have come to enjoy,” Robert Phillips, president and chairman of California Tortilla, said. “The Columbia opening marks the 12th location for Maryland, which is a key market for our brand. We’ve experienced incredible growth in the area and are excited to bring our offerings to even more communities.”

Throughout the grand opening week, guests can take advantage of the following specials at the Columbia restaurant.

• April 6 – Grand opening day – $5 burritos/bowls all day with proceeds benefitting HopeWorks.
• April 7 – Kids eat free with adult purchase online with code or in-store.
• April 8 – Key chain day – The first 100 people will receive a key chain, which acts as a coupon for free drinks in-store; offer valid through May 1.
• April 9 – Family deal – $5 off a purchase totaling $40 or more.
• April 10– Free limited-edition California Tortilla shirt with purchase for the first 50 people who make a qualifying purchase.
• April 11 – The first 96 people to make a purchase will receive a free bottle of California Screaming or Screamin’ hot sauce.
• April 12 – Buy One Get One Free Taco all day.