The Cali Journal

Master the Menu: Our Zingy Salsa Verde

Get the recipe for our fresh and easy salsa verde!

Our Head Chef Keith Dsouza whips up a salsa verde that can be used to take your tacos to the next level!

Sip and Groove at SoCal

 Sip and groove where the drinks are as enticing as the vibrant atmosphere buzzing with laughter and good vibes. Available every Friday, 8pm-11pm.

SoCal Taco & Tequila Fiesta 2023 Recap

Find out all about how our Taco & Tequila Fiesta 2023 went down!

5 Must Do’s This Fiesta

We've compiled a list of our 5 Must Do's at this years SoCal Taco and Tequila Fiesta 

The Ultimate Guide To The SoCal Menu

Find out Head Chef Keith Dsouza's favourite dishes when dining at SoCal

SoCal Adobo Beef ShortRib

The Secret Sauce behind SoCals

SoCals Dragtails Competition Winner

Discover SoCal's very own bartender Chris, and his WorldPride inspired Absolut cocktail that brings out his inner drag queen

#AgaveCollective Cocktail Special

SoCal Bar Manager Tristan Fischer has created a delicious cocktail special starring Casamigos, taste it this February!

Top 3 Reasons to Book Valentine’s Day at SoCal

Here's our non-bias list of why you should join us for Valentine's Day at SoCal

Celebrate World Nutella Day at SoCal

Calling all Nutella Lovers! Get ready to dip, drizzle and lick your plate clean with a SoCal dessert special

A New Menu Has Arrived At SoCal

Head Chef Keith Dsouza and Butler Head Chef Amber Doig have collaborated to bring this tasty new menu to SoCal.

Top 3 Reasons to Book Bottomless Rosé Lunch at SoCal

Here's our non-bias list of why you should join us for a Bottomless Rosé Lunch at SoCal

Meet Tegan from VIVE Active

We sat down with Tegan from VIVE Active for a chat!

SoCal Taco & Tequila Fiesta 2022 Recap

Find out all about how our Taco & Tequila Fiesta 2022 went down!

Why Fridays Are Best Spent At SoCal

Our top reasons to have a fun Friday at SoCal!

Meet Our Head Chef

Meet our New Head Chef, Applejack legend... Keith Dsouza!

Recipe: SoCal’s Snapper Ceviche

Spice up Iso life with this delicious cocktail at home! 

Applejack Loyalty App

You can now spend and earn points to redeem special offers across our restaurants, bars and cafés, taking together time to a whole new level!

5 Facts You Didn’t Know About Cinco De Mayo

Find out 5 facts about Cinco De Mayo that you may not have known before!

Meet The Team: George Popple

We sat down with SoCal's General Manager George Popple for a chat!

Which SoCal Margarita Are You?

We've created the ultimate quiz to help you decide what to order based on your personality.

SoCal Reopening Week Recap!

What a Fantastic Opening Week at SoCal! We’re so glad to be back doing what we love.

Bottomless Rosé At Home Zoom Party

We brought you the ultimate social distancing iso-party kit to pink up your Zoom party catch ups! 

6 Fun Facts For Every Tequila Lover

One tequila. Two tequila. Keep reading for some of tequilas greatest wins

SoCal Recipe Blog

Recreate some of SoCal's favourite recipes at home

Cocktail Recipe: Spicy Senorita

Spice up Iso life with this delicious cocktail at home! 

Cure Monday-itis with Comedy

They say laughter is the best medicine

SoCal Taco Tips for the Team

We flinged back open our doors on Monday 22nd of June with a 3-day taco bonanza!

What SoCal Taco Are You?

Take our quick quiz & find out which SoCal taco best describes you!

Tequila’s Unsung Hero: Introducing The Paloma

Learn how to mix the perfect Paloma

WIN A Taco & Tequila Fiesta Bar Tab

To celebrate our Taco & Tequila Fiesta, we’re giving you the chance to WIN a $250 bar tab for you & your crew!

Tequila Cocktail Masterclass

Shake and create a selection of Olmeca ALTOS drinks (which you get to enjoy after!) at our exclusive cocktail masterclass.

We gave away FREE Burritos for National Burrito Day!

We gave away FREE Burritos to celebrate National Burrito Day 2019!

Our favourite Christmas Cocktails!

Perfect for Christmas parties & to get into the festive mood

Margarita Loves Cointreau at SoCal

We teamed up with Cointreau to put on a special cocktail list & dessert

Charity Live Art Battles

Six local artists joined us at SoCal to create Mexican themed masterpieces in a fully immersive art + dine experience.

My Taco Rules Championship 2018

Applejack chefs & bartenders battled it out to be crowned the 'Taco & Tequila Champions'!

ALTOS Tequila Championship

Thanks for placing your bets on who you thought would take out the competition.

All You Can Eat Tacos Bushfire Fundraiser

We put on an All You Can Eat Tacos night to raise funds for Salvation Army Disaster Appeal.