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Met some friends at calaveras for some delicious food and beverages. I enjoyed the chimichangas with rice and beans, while my friends had tacos, burritos , carnitas, and other assorted delicious dishes. We all enjoyed the chips and salsa bar. Some of us had beer while others had frozen margaritas. The vibes were good and the service on point. I will say, it was (we sat near the window in July and they have no shade). I certainly hope you don't blame the Oklahoma summer heat on them, but I felt it necessary to warn you of the only downside to visiting this gem.
My goodness I keep taking pics every time we come here of the amazing food we keep receiving but consistently is what you are reading and seeing. Don't be fooled that breakfast burrito it bordered on too much food but without rice and beans it was perfect. My husband is obsessed with the birria torta and has been getting that the past couple times. I'm obsessed with the consume they serve that sandwich with!! I cannot say this enough, please start selling your salsas and consume because yummmmm. The carne nachos were plentiful crunchy and oodles of toppings. As advertised continuing to eat our way through the menu will continue. As always the staff is lovely and attentive keep churning out the excellent food!!! See you soon.
So thankful this spot opened back up in the Kendall-Whittier area! Located across the street from where the Tulsa Farmer's Market is held, this restaurant offers delicious and filling food as well as a complimentary salsa bar! The fajitas were great and had a pretty affordable price tag. Grant loved their wet torta and we both enjoyed the queso. Again, really affordable for a big bowl!
This is the first time we've visited since they reopened. Even though you order at the counter, service was stellar and uber friendly. We ordered the red birria tacos, one carne asada street taco and an al pastor street taco. The birria tacos were enough to split (three---bigger than a street taco but not huge). The carne asada taco was outstanding, too. The al pastor taco was good. I would probably do the same order next time. The birria tacos came with a side of rice--kind of small but plenty (and good). We got two boats of chips and they were refilled quickly. My only minor, tiny complaint is that the salsa cups are too small. (Because, my friend, there are a lot of salsas to choose from.) Make this corner of town your starting point for date night. Have an early cup of coffee at She Brews, dinner at Calaveras, popcorn and a movie at Circle Cinema and round it out with a brew from Heirloom. (And, don't forget to pick up churros at Pancho Anaya.)
I'm officially done with this place....I tried but anytime I've been there it just hasn't been all that good. This time I only ordered guac and queso with chips....it's something about their guac that tastes store bought like the fake kind that they just add chunks of tomato and onion to...plus it doesn't change colors like fresh guacamole does. The cashier was really sweet though. I've never had bad service there just food that I didn't like and I love Mexican food. I'm so disappointed because I hear people say good things about this place. But for me it's a no
It wasn't quite perfect, but close. Today, I ordered, through doordash, the red birria tacos for lunch, with horchata to drink and chocolate flan as a dessert. The tacos came with a dipping sauce and a cup of rice on the side. They were maybe the best tacos I've had in a long time. So much delicious flavor, with a perfect slight spice in the dipping sauce, and a fantastic texture. The horchata had a wonderful milky cinnamon flavor that was perfect to my taste, and the flan was nearly perfect. I will say that I've only had flan one other time and I think I prefer it without the chocolate. I think the chocolate makes it taste a little more like a chocolate cake than a flan, but it was still delicious and creamy. I am excited to try more in the future. 4.5, but I put 5 because overall, the experience was closer to 5 than a 4.
Self service, go up to the counter and order and then you take a seat. Complementary chips and salsa bar with salsa ranging from mild to hot burn your ass. I went on taco Tuesday for the red tacos a.k.a. birria tacos. Plate with three tacos, consommé and rice. Tacos are made with homemade corn tortillas doubled up two tortillas per Taco, my tortillas were slightly overcooked crispy but a little burnt, the consommé was full of flavor. The rice was a little gritty could've been softer. Dining area was OK. A lot of the tables were dirty even though they were empty needed to be wiped down. This is full self service. There's no wait staff to refill your drink or bring you anything. You will get up and serve yourself, they have a lot of new menu items and follow the Facebook page for daily specials. Parking is across the street but there was plenty of spaces service was friendly, short and sweet. I will probably eat here again most likely for lunch and try something else. . Join the rewards program by signing up with your number in the store.
Overall really good. I really enjoyed the birria. There others I like better but I'd definitely eat these again. The others enjoyed their food as well. My partner enjoyed her shrimp cocktail. For days she's said she wants to go get some more. I don't like cocktail sauce but this was good. More of a pico. Not that ketchup based gross stuff you get at other places. Margaritas only come in frozen and they're super sweet.
Went to Calaveras Mexican Grill for lunch today at 1 PM, our order was taken by Brenda at the counter. We got our salsas, onions and escabeche (delicious!) at the salsa bar -- nice selections. We picked a booth and waited for food to be delivered. I ordered 3 red tacos and they were excellent (especially dipped in consommé) and lemonade. My bride had two ground beef tacos. We loved that they fried their own corn tortillas!! And for those that care, the men's restroom was very clean and no trash lying around.
We were doing photography event in the area and this place is delicious and had great service. The salsa bar is awesome and the food tasted great. The Barria burrito was amazing and the meat was perfectly cooked. It was a little salty but I will have to come back again to see if it was just that batch. Worth a try when you are in Tulsa. The restaurant has a perfect authentic feel and is very colorful.
This is a great place to get great Mexican food! To start, the atmosphere is so cool. I love how colorful it is, and the paper banners hanging are just so fun. The whole place kind of makes me feel like I'm not in Tulsa anymore, which is always fun. It's kind of run down, especially from the outside, but I actually kind of like that. It somehow just works with the general vibe, and gives it character. It feels authentic and genuine. The workers were nice, though you don't interact with them much since you order up front, refill your own drinks, etc. It's not "fast food", but it has a similar feel in terms of how things work. The food is obviously better though! I came here once before, and I don't remember the menu having as many options as it does. There's pretty much anything I'd want on the menu from a Mexican place. I was surprised that the verde burrito was actually cheaper than just the chile verde, so I ordered that one since it's basically the same thing just wrapped in a tortilla. I thought the pork was a bit on the dry side but it was still good. I also wish the verde sauce was a little more flavorful, but I know that it's meant to be a mild sauce on purpose. You get complimentary chips, and they have a salsa bar with a few different options. I added some extra verde sauce to my burrito and I liked it even better. The portion size was good. I was hungry at the time and finished it, but could have also easily taken some home as leftovers. Overall I thought it was good, and I want to try more from the menu.
I'm an ecstatic about Calaveras being open again!!! During Covid I would often drive by just to see if they were open yet, anticipating that authentic Mexican food that tastes amazing! My day brightened as if a rainbow cleared the path when I called today and was told they're open . As soon as I walked in I was back in food heaven and couldn't decide on what tasty goodness I wanted today. I chose Gorditas and of course I needed a side of yummy guacamole and chips as an addition to my order. This California girl loves the atmosphere here... the beautiful colors and decor are so nice. I'm in love with the Salsa bar too!! The staff is always so friendly and helpful. Thank you so much for reopening Calaveras.. I've missed you dearly!!
9 years ago
After reading some stellar reviews, I decided I had to try this place! I went in after 1pm, so well after any lunch rush. The style is as some people said: order at the front, get your drinks/chips, get your own drink and salsa from the salsa bar and then take a seat. We chose the tomatillo sauce which was ok, and the spicier red salsa (can't remember the name!) and it was pretty good. I ordered the chili verde which came w/ rice, beans, and tortillas. The beans were good (a touch bland) and it tasted like they had chorizo mixed in. The rice had little taste to it unfortunately. The chili verde had a very yummy sauce, but the pork needed to be a little more tender. If I could give this place 3.5 stars I would, but I thought I'd round up to a 4. read more
7 years ago
Love this place & the unique, fun & colorful decor. Good food & friendly service. You really do get way more food than what you pay for...which is NEVER a bad thing! Definitely returning! read more
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I asked the only dude I know in Tulsa anymore where to eat. He only gave one suggestion, and it turned out it's the only one we needed. My traveling companion caught a nasty case of bird flu, and we needed spicy everything. We went to Calaveras and ordered pozole verde and a steak quesadilla. The pozole was amazing. My sick friend makes her own very very very good pozole and loved theirs. The quesadilla was oooey and gooey and delicious. I also ordered a frozen margarita, because that's what you do when you're out of town. It was pretty standard. Here's the real reason to go. THAT SALSA BAR. That salsa was so good. Every salsa I tried was so so good. It was the perfect send off from Tulsa and filled me up for the rest of the day. Counter service A Food A++ Salsa Bar A+++++++++ read more
7 years ago
A solid local place. Definitely not tex mex. So far everything I've tried is delicious. My favorite is the condiment bar. It is rare to discover mole in Tulsa so I ordered as I was eager to try it but left a bit disappointed. Will stick to my Verde in the future. Overall an excellent hole in the wall... And aren't those the best? read more
Festive and with brightly colored Mexican paper art dangling from the ceiling Calaveras is enticingly appointed and beckons in hungry folks passing through Whittier Square. With a menu over flowing with Mexican classics like Menudo to popular favorites like enchiladas and wet burritos, this place has something for everyone. A full salsa bar with fire roasted salsa, avocado salsa and tons more will satisfy every single tastebud on your tongue. I will say that the extensive menu makes choosing difficult but it's awesome that they give so many delicious choices! read more
3 years ago
Definitely digging this new treasure! I was/am not only stoked to have a NEW place in this part of town, but even better it is YUM. You know what is funny is I am beginning to feel a little sorry for other parts of Tulsa. We've got so many great Mexican restaurants/stands around this part of town now, we're spoiled for sure! I remember having to driving out of my way for some delicious authentic Mexican yummies! I came into Calavera's with slightly high expectations. I tried not to but it happened. The pozole verde was fantastic! It hit the spot perfectly and I was so glad to catch it on the weekend. I also got some chicken flautas which I couldn't finish but were made perfectly to my tastes. Their refried beans are full of flavor and you've got a TON of sauces to choose from. My favorite was probably the fire roasted as well as the verde salsa. Can't go wrong with whichever ones you choose. I do however wish they left the chips out by the "buffet" so that you could put them in the bowl yourself. You have to ask at the front and if you forget then you may have to sit in line again if there is one... Calavera's has an array of seating both booths and chairs all near windows with plenty of natural light coming in. Their menu is extensive and could be overwhelming. But they do have you take your menu, sit and decide and then go up to the counter to order. Only thing that would make this place better is if they took your order from your table, but that's okay. Get ANYTHING here, accompany it with some Horchata and you'll be in Mexi-Heaven! Salud! read more
12 years ago
I have begged the lord every night to bring delicious Mexican food to Tulsa and he or she has finally answered with Calaveras! As a child I had a heroin like addiction to Tamales, so much so that I used to yell at my mother for not becoming Mexican and knowing the ancient secrets of Tamales, I figured we as a family could convert somehow but it wasn't that easy. Calaveras has a unique tasting tamale, they have a cinnamon hint that bring Christmas Day dancing upon your taste buds. Any non anal retentive child knows about the heaven of Mexican slop, where you take the remains of your meal (rice, beans, sauce, salsa, ect.) and mix them into one glorious concoction. The chili rellano burrito has managed to achieve this greatness in one dish. Their California style enchiladas and quesadillas are incredible as well as the fish and shrimp tacos. Salsa bar, two words, salsa verde. Thank me later read more
7 years ago
This plate was amazing. Full of flavor. Spicy cause it has a lot of jalapeños. Camerons Ranchero was the name I believe. read more
12 years ago
Calavera's is the new kid in town, and seems destined to become an anchor tenant for Whittier Square. So this Dia De Los Muertos themed Mexican Restaurant(Calavera means Sugar Skull) pops up in a location(that up until this point, has seen myriad fly-by-night-shit-slingers open for a couple months then dissolve into thin air) and takes the good part of Tulsa, by storm. With an embarrassingly large menu, it's easy to become paralyzed by all the options. The thing to remember, is that it's all good. So just throw a dart at the menu and order whatever you hit. My partner in crime tends to order the nachos in various configurations, because when it comes to super authenticate Mexican food, she'll settle for nothing less than the opposite of that. Pro-Tip: If there's a dish that can utilize carnitas(such as the aforementioned nachos) do it. Pro-Tip 2: Pozole Verde. This outrageously delicious hominy/pork chili verde based soup is the best thing you'll eat this week. I expect high-fives next time you see me. For a special treat, check out the Molcajetes. These three legged, volcanic stone mortars contain large pieces of seafood, cheese, peppers, chorizo, onions, etc. It's like a boiling food-playground for your mouth. And holy-hell, do Molcajetes retain their heat through your meal -up to and including- long after you've gone home. If you've not experienced Calavera's, pencil in a visit on your calendar. Then trace it in pen. Then throw the calendar in the trash as you leave the house to go eat there. read more
First time to be here after dark, there are people around and it felt safe. The carnitas was a mountain of food and nicely cooked, not greasy, like pork can be. Beans and rice were flavorful and went well with the carnitas. Good guacamole. The beer was expensive, Dos Equis was $3.95. The wet burrito and street tacos have been my favorite so far, highly recommend both. I forgot to say on the initial review, it is Mexican food, not Tex-Mex. read more
One of my new favorite Tulsa Mexican restaurants! It's a little out of the way, so unfortunately I probably won't be able to come very often (when I'm in town), but I'd say it's definitely worth the trip at least once, and I'll definitely come if I'm in the area. It's a super cute and authentic place. I absolutely adore the papel picado that just showers from the ceiling, and the people were so friendly and happy. You order at the counter and there's an unlimited salsa bar from which you can eat to your heart's desire. I ordered the steak street tacos, which is an unusual choice for me seeing as I typically go for chicken or seafood/vegetarian options. But I saw a picture of the steak tacos on the menu and thought it looked delicious, so I tried it - best decision ever! They were so good and fresh, an authentic taste to match the place's authentic feel. My only complaint is that they were a little dry, but I added a little white queso (which we had ordered a dish of as an appetizer) and then they were perfection. The white queso, btw, is delicious. It's a little different tasting - I can't put my finger on what it is exactly but it tasted more like real white cheese than the fake stuff, 10/10 would order again. For Tulsa especially, this place is unusually authentic and delicious. It's very unique and definitely worth a visit! read more
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The food here is amazing and the menu so extensive you could go every day for weeks and always try something different. I've tried the California Seafood Burrito the Molicaites Jalisco and the Lenguas Tacos. My 19 year old nephew had the Wet Burrito and the Carne Quesadilla. My 12 year old nephew has only ever tried the Cheese Burger. Everything we've tried has been delicious. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is, when you're the only one paying, it can get pricey. read more
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"These are, like, the perfect street tacos," my teen daughter said. I agree. She got pollo, I got asada, we decided probably the steak was better, but it was close. It's that category of restaurant where you order at the counter and they bring it out to you (ala Pie Wei, Panera, etc.). So, there's no wait, which we prefer. Food is fantastic and authentic and you can get your favorite Mexican drinks (also, they serve Oculto beer - the best!) read more
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Restaurant is located in an up and coming area of Tulsa. Great location and friendly environment. When it comes to the food I can't say very many positive things. I'm a vegetarian and my wife is a meat lover. I ordered a Veggie quesadilla and as I was eating it I found ground steak in my quesadilla. Lost my appetite at that point. Also, my wife's food was cold. Maybe we one in a million but we both agreed that we wouldn't come back to this place. read more
8 years ago
Everything is flavorful and delish! I love the steak gorditas and my boyfriend likes the LA burrito. Salsa bar is out of this world. Top Mexican in Tulsa by far! Guacamole is great too, fairly priced. read more
8 years ago
I have only tried their street tacos but they are great! I usually get asada & Pollo. The meat is seasoned well, which is something I appreciate. read more
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Best authentic Mexican food in Tulsa! They have an amazing food selection. Everything from the classic burritos and street tacos to menudo and pozale verde! Their green salsa on the salsa bar is amazing and has a great kick to it. My husband and I put it on everything! For the price and range of items you can't beat Calaveras! Wish they would open a food truck! read more
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12 years ago
Staff is gracious, restaurant is clean, fish tacos are on point. All seafood is sourced fresh and open on Sunday, this is going to become a thing! read more
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2326 E Admiral Blvd
Tulsa, OK 74110
Kendall-Whittier
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