Great food, great service, but how do you have only ONE person behind the bar in the middle of a World Cup - with at least 20 people seated at the bar and at least a 100 people standing behind, poor guy did the most and he deserves all the respect but I'm here seating at the bar feeling bad about ordering my next drink. Give that guy a raise, a helper - and me.. just a skinny mezcal margarita nothing on the rim - which they make so well here read more

I've been here about a half dozen times at least. I like the indoor and outdoor seating and it has a lively atmosphere which is fun. The food is consistently underwhelming and rarely seasoned. I also think both the food and drinks are overpriced, save for happy hour. I would stop in if you were in the area and wanted a good vibe and strong drinks (pina colada was tasty!). The bartender was attentive. I would not recommend for a meal. read more

Possibly the worst service I endure on a regular basis. WAIT STAFF knows absolutely NOTHING about waiting on tables! Nothing! They don't glance at any other tables as they walk away from others, ignoring the fact that their other tables might need something they could quickly handle. They forget to put in orders though reminded several times. I love Calaveras on Columbus, but this place SUCKs. I'm probably the only person who complains about too much food, but I recently ordered the Carne Asada dinner here and there was so much steak on the plate it was actually completely un-appetizing, and they have a hard time distinguishing between medium rare and medium well. I would come here again but only for quacamole and chips and salsa with pals. read more

I really wanted to love this place. It has a great layout, plenty of TVs, and a nice outdoor seating area. The staff is friendly, but the service is slow. So why only 2 stars? The first time I came here about a year ago, I found a piece of plastic in my food. The server was very apologetic and comped the meal, so I decided to give the restaurant another chance. Fast forward a year, and unfortunately lightning struck twice. I ordered the fish tacos, and while they looked amazing and arrived warm, the fish inside was raw. I let the server know, and once again he apologized and removed the dish from the bill. Two food safety issues in two visits is enough for me. I won't be waiting around for strike three. I'm done with this place! read more

I have been here several times for the happy hour specials but had not experienced Taco Tuesday. Wonderful food and service and a great bang for your buck. You can have 3 tacos of your choice and 1 margarita for $20. I went with a coworker and she ordered 3 appetizers which they carefully arranged for her eating enjoyment. I ordered the 3 tacos and margarita and was delighted. They had music in the background that was appropriate for a Mexican restaurant during happy hour and dinner service. Upbeat and not overbearing. We sat at the bar and our bartender was friendly and attentive. He really took care of all our needs. Bathroom was tidy. I will continue to patronize this neighborhood gem... read more

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NYT 2/18/26 blurb re: Cavaleras Social opening UES, Florence Fabricant recommended the enchiladas suizas. I called their UWS Amsterdam location to inquire if their suizes same as UES, answered yes, so up I went. unsmiling waitress behind the bar for some reason had an "attitude", odd because I was the only person in the restaurant. ordered the suizes with chicken, and decided to also order the guacamole & chips, just to compare v. other Mexican places. Well, upon tasting the suizes, a C- at best. the guac also "average", not worth a detour. adding" insult to injury", asked for small container of salsa verde, which she provided. but, as leaving, also asked for small container of salsa roja to which I also like to compare v.other salsas I've had. I was told it would be extra, and that she had thrown in the salsa verde "gratis" - 2oz "gratis" - give me a break??? I have been to many Mexican restaurants, I have NEVER been denied either when ask, always been accommodated - simply good customer relations and KIM: we're talking about 2oz, nothing more. I just don't get it. So, a waitress makes a decision to tell a potential customer, she would not throw in 2oz of salsa Rojas - totally alienating. Obviously will never return - just moronic! I'm not telling anyone not to go, but why would u? read more

Excelente ambiente y el servicio de sus trabajadores es magnífico!! Hemos vuelto por su por la buena atención ... muchas gracias calaveras corner read more

Ambiance 5/5 - excellent lighting, spacious, comfortable seats Service - 5/5 super friendly waitstaff and bartender Carlos, they clearly know the locals Food 5/5 - we really enjoyed this upscale take on Mexican street food. Absolutely loved the carnitas, served with yummy pickled onions, beans and rice cooked perfectly. My friend got the steak fajita quesadilla and liked it also. The meat is high quality. Highly recommend coming before 4pm for the lunch special. Drinks 5/5 - we got the hibiscus margarita with jalapeño bitters added, the tamarind margarita (sweet and spicy) both were great. We also got the cucumber habanero margarita and we're not a fan but if you like cucumber it might be for you. To me it tastes like a spa treatment. The margaritas are $10 for happy hour so it's a good deal. Ultimately a great place to get happy hour and relax with some friends! read more

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Dined here on Saturday afternoon and was able to secure outdoor seating. There is an everyday happy hour deal from 12pm-7pm that includes $10 margaritas $5 beers and $10 sangrias with a wide variety of options to choose from! We ordered the hibiscus and cucumber habanero margarita and both were delicious. The cucumber was refreshing which complimented the spiciness from the peppers and the hibiscus was tart and just right. For appetizers we ordered the queso with chorizo. The tortillas were warm and the queso was gooey and filling. For tacos we ordered the fish tacos which were beer battered and super light as well as the steak tacos which were generously filled. Wish the tortillas were doubled up but they were all filled to the brim. Service was also friendly Angel was great and super helpful!. Overall I would definitely stop by to take advantage of the great deals. read more

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Very friendly service and nice food The "potatoes" were like English chips very good read more

It's great for watching a sports game (especially soccer), but personally, I think the food is rather mediocre. Bar food, of course, but for what it is, there's about a $2-3 markup on it. Fries took about 10-15 minutes to arrive after ordering on a non-crowded evening, and they weren't very tasty at all. Just FYI, not that I'd go back, but they're connected to another restaurant, so follow Google Maps/Yelp, and you're in the right place, despite the signage. read more

We're obsessed. Great food and staff and very cute inside. We love Brian and Carlos! Thank you Calaveras!

great taco & fujitas, draft beer also good, great deal for happy hour! Anyway, a great choice you don't want to miss!

Passed by here and tagged it on my phone as a place I wanted to visit at some point and just finally made the effort to drop on by. This place was formally the Ellington, but I'm a fan of what it is today! Drinks - We ordered the creamy mango and cucumber & habanero margaritas and they were tasty and will definitely try the other ones next time Food - Ordered guacamole traditional, al pastor and de pescado tacos and they were amazing! The ceviche mixto was also great and refreshing. They have a full on menu that I'm looking forward to trying when I come back here If you're in the UWS area and looking for a good Mexican restaurant with good food and good vibes, this is a place you need to drop by! read more

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Not sure if it was just a one-time experience but I don't think my friends and I will be giving this place a second chance. It was not very crowded when we sat down but it was loud with some Spanish music or reggaeton type stuff playing on the speakers. We had to flag down a waitress. She was nice, took our orders, and brought us some underwhelming chips to tide us over. I ordered the chicken fajitas which were good but not really anything special. The rice was dry, and the beans did not have the taste I'm used to at a Mexican restaurant like this. Have been to a couple other spots in the area my friends and I agreed that we rate Calaveras pretty low of the list. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend it and will be hard pressed to try here again. read more

Food is pretty bad. Got the chicken enchiladas which were served at near room temperature. The tomatillo sauce had to have been Old El Paso from the can. Chips and salsa should also be avoided, the chips were clearly from a bag. Better off to hit Chipotle and save a few shekels. read more

Okay food. Okay prices. Okay Service. Place looks great but just isn't doing much else.

The first time Me and my wife had been in this place. We eat enchiladas and tacos. The atmosphere is amazing and the food is great. The attendance is fantastic too. We enjoyed it so much. Good service and attention! I highly recommend it. read more

AMAZING!!! Incredible food and even better service. I highly recommend this place. Also great ambiance.

Excellent spot! Came here for a late lunch while wandering around the area with my partner. We ordered the three tapa special - spicy Thai wings, chicken quesadilla and the chorizo on naan. All delicious but our favorite was definitely the quesadilla, the chicken was incredibly fresh and good quality. I started with the happy hour red sangria and moved on to a glass of rose, both only $7 at happy hour! My partner had the $5 Coronas. We'll definitely be back! read more

Calaveras Corner - Wings - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Would return for the suizas. Drinks are strong. Great service. Indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend! read more

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We like the Columbus location so tried this one for pick-up last night. Really tasty tapas with good portions, just a little on the pricey side. I especially loved the Brussels sprouts, but wings and chorizo naan were a big hit. The margarita "pitcher" we got was super tasty, though a little bummed to just get 3 small servings for over $30. read more

We've been here twice before and ate outside but tonight we wanted to give it another try. Left as soon as we walked in. At 6:50pm, there was barely any lighting, simply candles at the table and the music, Hispanic rap, was blasting. No. We were looking for a place to eat, not a nightclub. Ended up at Casa Mexicana just down 3 blocks for authentic Mexican food, music and the Mets game. read more

They load the tacos with meat! Super fast kitchen service. The arrechera (steak) tacos and pollo rostizado are recommended. Great atmosphere and service. The music isn't too loud and there are TVs for those who like news or sports. Some nights they have karaoke. We asked to have a burrito remade without some menu ingredients and it was no problem. Happy hour every day from 12- 7pm! 2 (or 3?) tacos and a margarita for $20 and $5 beers. I think they have a brunch special too. A lot of thought and love has gone into this restaurant. read more

I'm a big fan of Calaveras Corner's lunch special and happy hour prices, though, the skinny margarita could use less much simple syrup. Lunch is perfect (even with the slight price increase). One walks away full but not bloated. The dinner menu is the same as the lunch menu. Dinner is a bit pricey but portions are more than double those of lunch. I don't think the chicken is good enough to pay $27 for a burrito. The service is fine. The lunch atmosphere is excellent. It's quiet but not too quiet. If it's really busy, it's still quiet. The night atmosphere is like a club. I think they even have a silver disco ball and a strobe light. All and all, it's one of my favorite neighborhood lunch spots. And you can't go wrong with the enchiladas suizas. read more

Stopped in for lunch during their happy hour and was really happy with their food and drinks. Got a Michelada and some birria tacos. It was delicious and quick, exactly what I needed. If I'm ever in the area I would definitely go again. read more

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Heeyyyy what's good Yelp fam, coming back with another tasty review. So Memorial Day weekend is upon us again (shout out to our service members #blessup #neverforget) so me and the tasty lady decided to adventure north of the hood for some shenanigans. We had plans to go to riverside park but the weather felt like cold water and wind would make for not a memorable Memorial Day weekend. So we saw this place and I saw "fine dining" on the awning so I was like "baby girl I'm taking you to a proper flavortown for lunch". Now this place is a tapas joint and I appreciate they offer a pricing model 3/4/5 for $xx.xx. We weren't starving but we wanted to do a 3 pack of something. Ended up going with the Thai chili wings which fall off the bone good. Little messier than I like but when you a savage like me it gon get messy. The lady woman got herself some pork bread cheese naan thing. I ain't here to mess with swine so I can't say much but the lady said she loved the pig, found the naan and cheese to be better by itself. Now let's go to what matters. This roasted chicken quesadilla was out of this world. Now when they say quesadilla we ain't talkin yo quiero Taco Bell. We talking legit ass shit. The chicken was like wtf good, then they found some bomb ass mushroom and slammed them in with it, then said let's melt a shit ton of cheese between that. Flavortown done right!!! Now we also had some good happy hours $5/$7 drinks. A year ago I wouldn't had thought I'd say this but I'd happily get corona for that price. Our server, not sure his name but dude was tallish and dope as hell. Great service and only knocking the star off cause I can't do half stars. We order chips and salsa and the order wasn't put in. Small complaint but hey if I don't have minor bitchy comments then could I really have a shot at elite? Do yourself a favor and go here. Prices are right to be wylin out in the food. Kicks For the day, Jordan 1 low (we headed toward summer so up the low low game) triple whites. read more

Calaveras Corner - Pretty lady drinking the $7 Rose - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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This place is mediocre and overpriced. The veggie tacos were just okay. The guacamole and chips are $14 . The chips are okay. The guacamole was not fresh. Just a lump. I don't like how the waiter asked if we wanted chips for the table without clarifying that they were not complementary. read more

New spot on UWS, located where The Ellington used to be. Good setup for both indoor and outdoor distanced dining. They also did a good job of checking everyone's temperatures as they were seated. I can tell they are still working on tightening up their operations, and working on their liquor license (only beer & wine for now). Overall, the service was friendly and the food was tasty. I had the All American Calaveras burger which was a good sized portion and came out quickly. I'll give them a month or so to smooth out their operations before I return. read more

Calaveras Corner - All American Calaveras burger - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Calaveras corner was a delightful experience, I came by with my friends and were happy to see the steps they've taken to provide a safe dining experience amidst our pandemic. Staff were friendly , knowledgable and ready with suggestions from the menu. I tried the veggie empanadas (amazing) , the portobello mushrooms (fantastic) and the tiramisu which was a beautiful way to cap the night. I will come back and recommend to friends , solid experience all around. read more

Calaveras Corner - Tiramisu , made on site - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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The new coffee shop is AMAZING -- such great lattes, pastries, and the brunch menu is perfect for weekend brunch with friends

Absolutely amazing food and service, highly recommend. chicken fajitas was phenomenal read more

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I came here a couple of weeks ago right after it opened and I am impressed with what I am seeing! It is so great to have a (much better!) replacement to the former Ellington. The food here is quite good and there is something on the menu for every palate. I had a couple of the tapas (empanadas, tacos) and each was very tasty. This is also a very vegetarian friendly place which I appreciate. At the time of my visit, I did not realize that this restaurant is affiliated with a Mexican restaurant on Columbus off of 106th street which I visited this weekend which is ALSO very good! I look forward to dining at this location again! read more

They added a breakfast menu in collaboration with Demitasse Coffee. Breakfast at Calaveras is now open 8 am seven days a week. Columbian coffee is delicious, and they also have a diverse coffee and tea menu (I like London Fog with coconut milk). The Huevos Llaneros breakfast is super healthy, adding a generous does of kale to your eggs. The arepas and yuca are delicious too! read more

The place has solid food and the staff is nice, they gave me a free drink when they forgot to make my food. It's definitely a place to bring some friends to hang out. read more

It was a great bar, now it's just another Mexican place with no mixology experience and drinks that I can do better and I am not a bartender. The lunch bartender at the bar just loves his work. He talks and behaves as if he want to checkout, he hates being there and loves his phone and is spending too much time minding his personal life then paying more attention to his job. Hire someone else is my advice to the owner of this place. read more

Good food and friendly staff. Great music! Service is a bit slow but It looks like they are running a lean staff. Steak salad was good!

Great tapas place in the old Ellington restaurant. Roasted Brussel sprouts, chorizo with Naan and the portobello mushroom were all right on target. Something for everyone on the menu. Our waiter Jorge could not have been a nicer guy! Super welcoming! A real pleasure to have as our waiter. Will definitely return. read more

Nasty food. Something was off with the quality and it seemed like the cheese was spoiled. Made me and my friend sick as dogs. Eat at your own risk. read more

I can see the charm and the reason that many love Calaveras Corner. The atmosphere was casual and friendly. Every single menu item that we have ordered was incredibly fresh and delicious. The crew was really courteous and service is extremely good. My friends and I will definitely be coming back to Calaveras Corner. read more