My boyfriend and I came here to watch a World Cup match and were some of the first customers inside! We were immediately struck by how cool the decor is! Employees were super friendly and we were excited that they were showing the telemundo World Cup coverage. The menu was great. We split the carnitas plate and got Long Island iced tea. The brought out complimentary chips and salsa as well. The salsa was so good! The carnitas plate was awesome. It came with rice and beans and plantains. It was perfect for us to split. If we were still hungry, we already had planned on ordering à la carte tacos, but the plate was perfect. We were pleased. The menu was great, food was good, drink was good, and we had a nice time! I'll definitely come back! read more

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WARNING: Not all Kalavera's are the same! I've been to many locations from silver lake, Santa Monica, marina, puente hills, and this location is the worst by far. Completely different menu. Food was beyond sub par you can make the food at home and would taste better! Save your money. Everything we had from two orders of "taquitos", "esquite", quesadillas and a blood orange mojito. The only thing with a bit of flavor was the esquite, but again to pay for roasted corn on the cob with just mayo and cheese? For $13 ? NEVER AGAIN. I have a problem with the way they name their items which is a bit misleading. For example, they have an item called taquitos, meaning you would expect a rolled fried taquitos. What came was tacos dorados so why is it named taquitos? They DID write on the menu that it's fried tacos..but again why are they not just calling it TACOS DORADOS? Same with esquite typically esquites are corn off the cob but this was on the COBB and yes it was described on the menu as on the Cobb but again why not call it ELOTE instead of esquite. Clearly this is semantics but just frustrating. If you want authentic Mexican food there is a Don Cuco's around the block that is WAY better than this place. They are at a different tier than this Kalavera's location. If you're a drinker perhaps that would make the food taste better...so disappointed and a waste of money! read more

Kalaveras is a full bar and Mexican restaurant located on the burbank strip, the bar service was good but they were out of a couple tap options. Lots of seating and televisions for sporting events and a good hang out spot. Beer is decently priced not too expensive, we came for UFC and the A/C was not on during a full house due to the world cup, it was really stuffy and we were there for hours...I appreciate the fact that there was no cover charge for UFC that day at least. read more

Kalaveras - Lagunitas draft - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

I happened to be walking by on a Tuesday and saw the 'Taco Tuesday' sign, so I figured, why not? I'm so glad I stopped in! The place had a fun, lively atmosphere with everyone watching the World Cup, which made it an even better experience. I ordered three al pastor tacos with chips and salsa, and they also had a salsa bar plus $6 fruity drinks. The tacos were absolutely delicious, and honestly, the chips might have been even better! So fresh, crispy, and addicting. The best part? My entire meal was under $6, which is hard to beat. Great food, great prices, and a fun vibe. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I stopped by Kalaveras while visiting the Jackalope Art Fair in Downtown Burbank. After walking around in the heat, I wanted somewhere with seating, shade, and A/c. I had passed by this restaurant before but had never been curious enough to actually stop in. This time their drink menu advertised outside caught my attention so I figured "hey, why not?" From the moment I walked in i was trying to figure out whether I liked the atmosphere or not. The music was excellent, but the décor took me a second to process. It felt like an 80s lounge crashed into a neon Día de los Muertos inspired art gallery. It's most definitely not a quiet, cozy restaurant. It has more of a loud, colorful, party style personality. I was seated promptly by a kind hostess but I wasn't attended to by a waiter for nearly 10 minutes. Once my waiter did come by he was kind, quick, and professional. Now, I'm going to be honest.. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Mexican restaurant food, so I didn't have the highest expectations. I ordered the potato taquitos, a Jarrito Loco made with watermelon purée, vodka instead of tequila, and chamoy on the rim, plus chiles toreados and one carne asada taco. Laugh all you want, but I was half expecting the food to come out looking like a cafeteria lady had splattered it onto a plate... I was genuinely impressed by the presentation instead. The potato "taquitos" were bigger than I expected so don't let the "itos" fool you. They were crispy, flavorful, filling, and honestly so delicious. Those get a 5/5 from me. My drink was also incredible. It was refreshing, especially with how hot the day was, and had just the right amount of alcohol. The presentation was so cute I almost felt bad ruining it. Easily one of the best drinks I've had in the Burbank area -- 5/5. The carne asada taco wasn't as impressive as the potato taquitos, so I'd give that a 3/5. The chile toreado was definitely spicy, it just needed to be salted a little more but otherwise no complaints! I need to remind myself not to be too quick to judge because I was genuinely surprised by this place. The décor wasn't fully my personal style, but the food and drinks more than made up for it. I'd definitely come back again, especially for the potato taquitos and drinks. read more

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Good quality Mexican food. The mole enchiladas and the birria were absolutely delicious! The margarita slushy was good. We also ordered a mango slushy which included chunks of mango. Looks like a fun place to meet with friends or celebrate a party. The servers were attentive and friendly. read more

Came here just to try the soft serve margaritas & I absolutely enjoyed mine. I was so excited to try as I seen them all over social media. Presentation was great, looks like a fun drink. It was perfect on the alcohol, truly refreshing considering it was hot outside also. Definitely would come back to try thier different flavors read more

Kalaveras - Cherry & Mango Soft Serve Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Stopped by Kalaveras in Burbank and just grabbed some drinks and guacamole. The guac was fresh and creamy with nice pico, queso fresco, and those crispy pork rinds on the side,pretty tasty. The drinks were the highlight though: strong, flavorful margaritas with good vibes all around. Lively spot with fun decor and solid service. Perfect for a casual round. Would definitely swing by again for the cocktails. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Was in Burbank and had never been to this restaurant, so decided to give it a try. Not sure what was previously in the space, but it looked fun. Walked in, didn't have a reservation but was able to get seated right away. Started off with the esquites with a garlic aioli, cotija cheese and chili powder. The garlic didn't come through at all, which was disappointing, really felt it needed that garlic aioli to come though to make it pop. For entrees, we got the combination plate and the Kali burrito. The combination plate, you build yourself with two or three items between tacos, enchiladas , chili relleno or taquitos. The items were decent but weren't necessarily memorable. The Kali burrito, on the other hand, was very tasty. It comes stuffed with asada, shrimp, fries, jack cheese, and avocado, among other things. A lot going on but very flavorful. Also got a cocktail, just can't remember which one it was, but it was good. Kalaveras is a newer spot in Burbank serving up Mexican style food with a California flare. Would definitely recommend the Kali burrito, and the cocktail was decent. The combination plate isn't bad but doesn't pop either. You can skip the esquites. read more

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Made reservations for Cinco De Mayo and was super excited to try this new place! Loved the atmosphere of the restaurant when I walked in. Plenty of big screens on the wall to watch your favorite teams. Music playing loud enough to still have conversation at your table. Our waiter was very kind and attentive. The hubs and I ordered the beef fajitas and my kids ordered the $1.99 tacos ( taco Tuesday special) They have a table full of tacos garnish and sauces for everyone to serve themselves. Which i thought was clever. Ordered a couple of drinks for happy hour, they were pretty delish! Our fajitas came out in a small skillet with onions , bell peppers and jalapeños. They looked really good! Came with a side of refried beans and Mexican rice and corn tortillas. I was a little disappointed even though they fajitas had a great taste they were tough to bite apart. I was struggling to chew the meat. They rice and beans were very delicious though. The tacos of asada, carnitas were very delicious! Seasoned perfectly. I will definitely come try again and something new on the menu. read more

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Another mediocre restaurant in Burbank. We were excited to try this place as an alternative to Don Cuco's, but it was disappointing. We should have known better when we walked in for dinner and the restaurant was 90% empty, employees were just standing around chatting. Our waiter was polite, and asked us if it was our first time - we said yes. After we ordered, I asked if they give chips and salsa (as most Mexican restaurants do when you come in), he said it is upon request.. ok, sure, bring some... he brought one small basket for a party of 6. Food taste was not tasty, children's mac and cheese was a total disaster. Drinks were skinny marg's tasted like a sugary processed juice with barely any alcohol. Unimpressed... read more

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Come for margarita Monday and happy hour. The pepino blended margarita has got to be my favorite it's so refreshing and tasty with a good amount of tequila. I like to get the quesabirria tacos off of the happy hour menu. The carne asada fries are a good option too. My boyfriend enjoys their surf n turf burrito as well. Overall I love coming here for some good drinks and small bites. read more

Walking down Burbank's Amazing Strip we Stopped for "Taco Tuesday" @ Kalaveras (I do Miss Fudruckers Burger's). It was On and We Basically had the Hole Restaurant to Ourselves. Tacos are $1.99 Street Style but the Salsa Bar Offsets the Smaller Size Tacos. Very Nice Atmosphere and lots of Parking!!! * Definitely worth a Taco Tuesday Visit! read more

Kalaveras - Pit Stop at Kalaveras Burbank! - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

The service was ok. The food nothing spectacular. Not a place I would go back to. Too pricy, noisy and over all not a great experience. read more

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We were expecting brunch on a Saturday, but still enjoyed an afternoon lunch with friends. Eli was very accommodating with his service. Thank you Kalaveras for including the FIFA games as well as the fights! read more

Kalaveras - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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I've been to maybe 6 different Kalaveras; I've had bad experiences at almost all of them except this one and Silverlake. The Noho one is closest to my house, but I had such a bad experience I've not been back and have been reluctant to write a review, but maybe soon. Now for this location, probably my favorite of the kalaveras so far, I came here on a weekday around 3 pm, and it was empty. Happy hour was just starting, and staff was just chilling, waiting for people to come in. Once we walked in, we were attended to quickly; our waiter, a gentleman, sat us down and immediately went to bat for us. This guy was extremely amazing and attended to all our needs. Explained the happy hour menu and got us our happy hour drinks. My wife ordered her enchiladas not on happy hour, and I got my happy hour wings. The food was delicious; I enjoyed my wings. The only downside about these wings in Burbank is that in Silver Lake I get 8 wings during happy hour, but here I got 5, so I was a little sad when I saw only 5 wings instead of 8. But they were still so good, and I got a happy hour quesadilla as well. The waiter kept constantly checking on us, refilling our drinks and removing dirty plates in a timely manner. The food and everything was fresh and was given to us quickly. I must say this is the best service I've received at any of the Kalaveras locations. The whole restaurant is big, the biggest I've seen by far, and they have their usual music playing, and they have a unique menu of food and drinks. Those long yards I have yet to see at the other locations, so getting myself an Adios Long Yard or a Long Island for $10 was amazing. Overall this location was a great addition to the city and so far seems to be the best of the Kalaveras I've visited, so this means I will most likely return to this one more often than the others. Can't wait to be back for happy hour! read more

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This place has one of my favorite Happy Hours in the Valley! First, I'd like to pour one out for the North Hollywood location, which was my local Kalaveras, until it closed recently. I loved the Happy Hour there, and found myself there several times over the years I've lived in NoHo. That said, this location is still close enough, and since I'm a regular over at AMC, we get to this side of town a lot too. So, like I said, the Happy Hour's where it's at for me at Kalaveras. The frozen margaritas are all excellent, and at $10, who can beat it? We tried the asada fries too (my personal favorite, $8), the taquitos (also $8 and very tasty) and the birria queso taco trio (again, $8 and delicious). The flavors are great, the portions are reasonable, and the vibe inside is fun and colorful. The servers have been good to us every time we go, and they're consistently checking on your food and drink. The music can get a little loud sometimes, particularly towards the end of Happy Hour, so it definitely might not be your vibe if you want to have a lower-decibel conversation. After Happy Hour ends, I'm usually out of there, because it starts to feel a little more dance club-y and not so restaurant-focused (i.e. louder and a tad bit more raucous). See ya soon, Kalaveras! read more

Kalaveras - Quesa birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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We were hungry and decided to give this place our first try because their menu online seemed to have some decent options. When we got there, we were seated immediately. This is not your typical warm Mexican restaurant. This more a sports bar/club layout with some weird purple neon light inside. At most Mexican restaurants the waiters/waitresses are upbeat with lots of personality. The one we had was cold, displayed no personality but was efficient. The food was surprisingly good. Will we come back? Maybe. The food is worth it but the service needs to improve. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Food was amazing! Went to go watch the soccer game, they have TVs all around. Customer service was great. read more

Kalaveras - Asada fries and a shareable platter - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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We were in the Downtown Burbank area and starving so we decided to head in here because we checked out their menu online and seemed to have some decent options and they didn't have a wait. Like a lot of reviewers have said, the space is more of a club than a restaurant and the music was loud so don't expect to have much of a conversation. Immediately, we saw that the printed menu was completely different than the website and more limited for vegetarians. The server mentioned he usually works at a different location and when asked what we could do with fish we were given misinformation: first he told us everything was fried and then when he came back to take our order, he said he could add grilled salmon to the salad so I ordered that. Then he came back saying it was not salmon but a white fish and at that point, we just didn't care anymore. The food was okay--the salad was nothing special and the white fish was bland. The margaritas were just okay and [in my option] too sweet and more expensive than expected. My partner mentioned his tacos were pretty good, but based on the chaotic ordering experience, I doubt we will be back. read more

One star for Margarita Monday and the false advertising of this place. They advertised it as $6.99 for Margarita Monday all day yet still charged us $10 for each Margarita! When we asked, the waitress claimed it was because it was a slushy, yet they are listed as the same price on the menu. Please remove the sign on your door that says $6.99 if you aren't going to charge this! Not to mention the addition of extra fees that you neglect to tell your customers about when they use credit cards. This is also an illegal practice, You have the nerve to even have a display of the margaritas and say they are $6.99. The display even features slushies! Please remove this if you aren't going to abide by it! You are luring in customers with the false promise of a deal. Also one star for rude customer service! I will never come to your institution again and will tell everyone I know to not come as well! read more

Kalaveras - False advertising right here!! It clearly shows it's $6.99 yet they still charge $10 during Margarita Monday!! - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

It might not be the highest ever quality Mexican food but the vibes always make up for it. Good for a last minute birthday brunch or meal and drinks with coworkers! read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

i came here to celebrate my birthday with my family and i'm so happy that i did! this place has the best energy! it's lovely and so entertaining! so much to look at on the walls, great music and it's loud but not that loud. is very tolerable. it's just such a fun lively environment! i had so much fun! even the kids enjoyed it! the customer service is enough to make me come back alone! 10/10 Ruben, the chef, our server Angel, and Robert made my experience so special. they went above and beyond for our table. the food is 1000/10 i want to come back and try more off the menu! i highly recommend this place, i'll definitely be coming back here! it's great for large parties or small, great times and even better food. everything we ordered was SO GOOD! i got full off the dragon roll alone, they food is plentiful here so good! the customer service is literally the best i've ever had at any restaurant. i love it here i cannot wait to come back! ps: the bday celebration is $75, it's fun read more

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I love coming here , it's so nice having Kalaveras here in Burbank. It's a great location, nice and open, the ambiance is lively and friendly. They always have good music that makes you want to dance , and the service has always been good. Friendly and knowledgeable wait staff, and clean. The food always hits the spot. I recommend the potato flautas , and the tacos are my go to. Margaritas are a hit, Overall this place never disappoints. read more

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Hello Kalaveras in Burbank , CA . Very sadly I'm just in the end of May and please know that the top of my photo 10:32 PM, when it's listed online they were open and they admitted that they knew this... Till 11 PM considering it at least took me five minutes to get back to my car from parking I! very busy Burbank media district....... Yes of course means I was there at 10:20 PM long before... Sally...(Who took a little too much green in "thank you sir, thank you sir," when I simply wanted them to exercise the 11 PM closing hour, And that I would put this in my rating. Desiree , was kind enough to give me her name like Sally and again I have not seen people especially in the customer service room that I've also been involved working in... be so happy to say "okay thank you sir ". (i was calm , no yelling no insults and thwyre grin and sarcasm at my dissapointment they were not honoring their publicized closing hours ...not needed. Ironically I was not only born in this town but I worked out of the same building that this particular Calaveras is located when it was in the neighborhood of the former "Burbank Fuddruckers". I even pleaded to them I would take the easiest fastest to make this and wanted to just order one drink and again their answer "we already closed everything off at 10:30" and I again reminded that was at that 10:27 & Again pointed to the Google search they did not close till 11 PM though it's a weekday and that's a rare closing hour I'll be the first to admit because I'm also in the business still yet that's what it stated on top of that they had at least five tables occupied being served. in my experience in the field with the mini on top establishments you can see in my previous ratings that I won't put in the review here at the very least a quote can we welcome you back on another day with an appetizer" considering the Oxnard and even Lately in my current town Simi Valley where I'm personal friends with the manager but will not name here did not ever experienced this before. And they themselves said I will shoot post following polite but honest review... Are you talking to someone who wears the T-shirts probably promotes on media on great services but for this review and it only on Google TripAdvisor and obviously yelp . trying to be YELPFUL , hopefully this can be received as a learning curve and in the future Burbank Kalaveras can be more helpful . (enclosed proof in pic it still wasn't even 10:30 as google publicly stated cerrado 11:00pm). we had just gotten back from a sunset memorial service at that ...)-: til next time . -=c read more

Kalaveras - shows my reminder to myself as i was rejected w a smile and no recourse resource ... sad in a town i was born and raised in .... - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Was not aware that this was a chain when we selected it as a spot to have dinner. However, nothing was wrong with the place and we did end up having some good food and I had a few tasty drinks while we were there. Nothing was really over-the-top outstanding, but nothing was bad and they had some very interesting fusion foods that were unexpected. The only real negatives I need to bring up was the lighting situation and the volume. This may just be a product of me getting older, but both of these were way too extreme for me and for the rest of our party. Not only was it so dark that we had to use our phones' flashlights to see and then zoom in to view the menu, it was also so loud that having a simple conversation with our long time friend we met was near impossible. I understand the need to have a vibe, but when it is impinging on the basic function and comfort of a social gathering for good food and friends, it seems like something is not right. Our server was also pretty good and took care of all of our needs, with a bit of lack if attentiveness in food delivery and drinks. I don't usually suffer in this department as I am usually ordering a beer or some drink to complement the meal, so oftentimes it will be delivered directly by the bar, or offered to be topped up quickly as there is money to be made. But several of the other people at the table were a bit annoyed that she was absent to critical needs during parts of our visit. Everything we ordered was good with a generic Mexican cuisine-centric flair with nothing really wowing anyone. However, the sushi dish we chose was the highlight for me. Although, again, nothing so earth-shattering to be found here. If I find myself near another Kalaveras, there is an even chance I will try it again or potentially look for something different depending on my mood. But if you like general Mexican dishes with a little bit of exciting flair and a fairly extensive menu, give them a shot! read more

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Kalaveras is a great happy hour place. Definitely a restaurant to go to if you're looking for cheap drinks and good food during happy hour. Came here with a big group and they were able to accommodate all of us and even let us do separate checks. It was easy to make a reservation to accommodate our large party too! read more

Kalaveras - Happy hour carne Asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

We stopped by here just on a whim to get some food and drinks. The ambiance is fun, it's pretty loud in here, so if you want a quiet evening for dinner, this is not the place for you. Music is loud, lot of celebrations with whistles, and candle sparklers. Overall the vibes are pretty fun, the drinks are delicious, and the food is good. I ordered the margarita flight, and they were all pretty good. My wife got the special "Wednesday" collab margarita, and she really liked it. We got the Queso Birria tacos, Pasta A La Diabla and they were both delicious. The service was also excellent! Our waiter was amazing and went above and beyond to make our experience a good one. We shall be back! read more

Kalaveras - Quesa birria tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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The food was ok and my waiter was nice. It was also nice to watch the World Cup there.

There's nothing inherently bad, but also nothing inherently good about it. It's textbook definition of "mid." Sat at the bar on a Wednesday evening, not very busy inside at all; coworker and I ordered a mixed drink and draft beer respectively, and food at the same time. The tacos and quesadilla came out before even the draft beer was ready. That's a bit suspect. Food wasn't bad, but again, not really amazing either. Portion size for price seems pretty good for the area, though, so value wise it's not bad. I couldn't quite understand the vibe of the place. It looks like it may want to be a nightclub/lounge at some times, and a regular Mexican bar and grill the other times? read more

We had the Mojacate so big enough for 4 people if you are normal eaters. Hehehe love you nonetheless. Anyways, the service by Roberto was excellent. The food was perfecto and omg delicious. You need to see for yourself. Parking not so good but that let's you know how great and packed they are. They have tv with sports on and the music was wonderful. Again thank you Roberto for taco bar cucumbers added to my plate and avocado sauce. My taste buds will never be the same love it! read more

Our experience was disappointing. My friend and I stepped away briefly to use the restroom and specifically told our waiter that we would be back and asked them not to clear our table or throw away our food. We were gone for less than 7 minutes, and when we returned, our entire table had been cleared and our food was gone. The staff did offer to remake our meals, which we appreciated, but by that point the experience had already been ruined. We felt frustrated because we had clearly communicated that we were coming right back. Instead of waiting for the food to be remade, we decided to leave. Mistakes happen, but this situation could have easily been avoided with better communication and attention to the customer's request. read more

The buffet was not very good. The food was luke warm. The dessert section was minimal and the serving sizes were tiny. For as much as you pay it was not up to par. Plus we were there for my birthday and no one asked my girlfriends if they wanted to do the big birthday show they do. Instead they had a couple people come and sing. Just very disappointed. read more

I would have to say this was amazing date night I had with my husband. We went early around 4pm not crowded at all. Mayra our server recommended this alcohol horchata blended drink...it was delicious!!! Everything was perfectly balanced and seasoned. This is a must! They do offer kids meals as well. Bring the family! read more

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Walked by this place that I've seen in a few times and was always curious. They had a girl outside giving samples of the birria tacos which were amazing! Had a chicken quesadilla which were good but the birria tacos were bomb. Delicious read more

Our first time at a Kalaveras restaurant and it was a very bright happy restaurant, with lots of huge tv and music . Beautiful art everywhere. We had taco Tuesday Mini tacos & for happy hour it's $1.99, and drinks were on special. I really appreciated and loved the service very very efficient and our wonderful waitress was super nice and best part. She was so busy running around and always kind. Desiray Angelica Garcia. We appreciate you and thank you read more

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Went here to celebrate a friends birthday. The servers are pretty nice though they forgot to take one of my friends' order but there were a lot of us so we appreciate their patience with how the checks are handled. The carne asada fries were bomb, guac and chips were good. Their tacos are actually pretty big so I wish I just ordered two instead of three. They have a taco Tuesday deal for $1.99 tacos instead of $5 a piece so that would be worth it. Overall it's a good place. read more

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Very, very disappointed about my visit. Went to celebrate a birthday on a Thursday night and it was definitely not the kalaveras vibe we expected. Lights on, NO AC. We ordered drinks and the waiter "forgot" my drink. Brought it after everyone received their food. Then, forgot my food somehow. I ordered aguachiles and they were the driest aguachiles I've ever had. Just shrimp with no sauce. Did not bother to compensate anything. Very poor customer service. Visibly saw the birthday balloons and flowers and didn't say happy birthday once, didn't offer to sing happy birthday. Just a terrible $200 dinner. Do not recommend!! read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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First time here yesterday. Place was pretty empty at 130pm. At first we said, hmm, empty means not the greatest. But we gave it a try. Food was good. Service was good. Ambiance could have been a better. I know they played music based on the restaurant type but maybe mix it up just a bit. Prices were higher than I expected but I guess that's all around these days. I may wanna go back if they have happy hour - to try different items. read more

I'm so surprised they were empty on a Tuesday night! First time at this location - it's huge. And clean! We were seated right away and helped by Desiray. Ordered the fajitas plate and a few tacos. I tried the steak, carnitas, and Barbacoa (my favorite). They have a special on taco pricing on Tuesday, so the plates come with just the tortillas and meat. There is a self service station for the rest. Worked better for me because I don't like anything on my tacos (weird, I know)! Yummy food, fun music, great location, friendly service, and fair pricing. Their happy hour menu also has tons of great stuff. Must try! read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California