went here for a brunch for the bride and they were so sweet and really good service. Robert was our waiter and he made our time feel very welcomed. read more

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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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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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

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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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

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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Don't be fooled by "happy hour". My grandma and I literally (during happy hour) 1 quesadilla, 1 Coca Cola, and 1 strawberry margarita. Was $91.00 it's okay though, because they tried giving us beef (don't eat beef) instead of chicken. So made it frigging awful. Like honestly wtf? I wish market city cafe was here again so I don't be DUPED by this b***. Yall count your days, cus I'm not the last lady singing. Xoxoxo wish I could give zero stars. read more

We decided to go to Kalaveras for brunch, on Sunday. Great place! We really enjoyed the authentic food available on the affordable brunch. Maira was our server, and she made our visit so fun! She was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Thank you, Kalaveras and Maira, for a wonderful Sunday brunch!! read more

Better than Don Cuco's which has no control of drunks there! Food is better here and cool vibe. FEEL SAFE!

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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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

service was poor. had to search for the waitress maira 3 times. she had a bad attitude. my mother recieved her cheese burger with no lettuce, tomato. when we asked the waitress for those items, she said it doesnt come with those items. it stated on the menu that it does. she ended up taking the burger back. towards the end i had to search for the waitress to get the bill. i also told her it was my sisters birthday, she said they dont do anything for birthdays she said i could purchase a cake for $40. the waitress maira definitely needs training on customer service. no stars! read more

Came here with a friend for their happy hour! We came with just 20 minutes to spare (happy hour is 3-7pm) and were able to get a slushy margarita in quickly. The slushy was very tasty but was a bit deficient in having tequila. It was refreshing for the hot day nevertheless. Mine was guava and really had a lovely fruity flavor. The service was friendly but a bit slow. We didn't mind as it gave us time to catch up and enjoy the fun and upbeat ambiance. I really love their decor and music selection. Their seats are also really comfortable, especially their plushy booth seating! Unfortunately they don't really have much vegan options so I wasn't able to indulge in food alongside my drink. My friend got the loaded fries and really enjoyed them. We parked at the lot across the street off Orange Grove, as it's free parking all night. This wouldn't be a go to for me, but I do recommend for a fun and convenient happy hour when in the downtown Burbank area! 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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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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Great food, very fun cute vibe, and friendly staff. They were very friendly, multiple staff members. We went for dinner on a Sunday. Short walk from our hotel. The whole street is nice, so it made for a really nice stroll too. The chips and salsa were delicious and come out warned. I really liked the salsa, one of the best I've had. The pasta Diablo was delicious. Very flavorful and creamy. Nice mild/medium heat. (I don't like super spicy, but like just a nice little kick, this was perfect). Big portion. They were accommodating to making my son something a little plainer than Edgar was on the menu. Asada tacos: so tender and had great grilled flavor. 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

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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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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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

Our waitress Melissa absolutely MADE the experience. From the second she came to the table, the energy was unmatched, funny, upbeat, and genuinely engaging. Every recommendation was spot-on, drinks were perfect, and she somehow made the whole experience feel like a party. Service like this is rare. We left smiling because of her. Give this woman a raise!!! read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

The food at Kalaveras is really good, and for a good price! The service is great at the Burbank location especially with Melissa our server This restaurant has 10 big screen TVs. This place is off the hook ! read more

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Such a cute restaurant in a great location. The Happy Hour Menu has great prices and options and the drinks are delicious! One thing has been the same every time I visit...service is "meh". I really don't believe it's the fault of the servers. They can get really busy and they are rushing to have to cover a lot of tables and accommodating a lot of guests. Also, I wouldn't pick this venue if you are having a work meeting or book club gathering. Music is loud which can make conversations hard to have. read more

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Just tried Kalaveras for the first time ever. I know this is a chain restaurant with locations everywhere, but I never got around to going there. I was glad to see this new location open up in Burbank. When walking in through the back, we were just a bit confused on where to go, as there was nobody there to guide us. As we walked through, a staff member asked where we wanted to sit. The service was friendly and it wasn't too busy at the time of day we visited. We tried a few happy hour items and were not disappointed. The carne asada fries were amazing! They had all the toppings you would want. I really like the options for happy hour. Everything we ordered was tasty. Service was on point! The restaurant is colorful and fun! Definitely a fun vibe! Will be coming back in the near future for drinks and apps! read more

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Sorry but all the food was lacking of flavor:( We came Sunday night. Also , they included the tip for a party of 4 . I think they should notify the customer when they do so that way we don't tip on top of that :) I try to always tip 20% anyway unless is a shitty experience. service was good . read more

My girlfriend and I ordered one drink with our waitress and after that we never saw anyone else never got asked if we. Wanted to play food or get more drinks we saw at least 6 associates walk past us and not one associates asked if we needed anything. We did see a few associates in the kitchen area hitting a vape and laughing so that was really nice to see. When we finally asked for help we asked for a manager and immediately got hit with there is no manager here but what can I help with i honestly don't know what kind of business runs without a manager present. Honestly a really embarrassing visit should have just walked out we were sitting by the back door! read more

This place has excellent food. Great drinks, acute decor on the inside. Fabulous Latino music but their service sucks! We've had a waiter that overcharges for happy hour drinks and then is upset when you tell him that he's made a mistake and he doesn't even want to try to fix the bill. He tries to comp you a couple of dollars today we have a very sweet waitress, but she was asked for the bill and it's now five minutes since we've asked for the bill and she's talking to a girlfriend of hers. And unfortunately, they only have her working, which is ridiculous because she can't do everything they expect her to do. And tonight they have somebody cooking for the first time in the kitchen and my friend ordered chicken tacos and got three orders wrong, all potato tacos. read more

The service was great. The food was terrible. The new management mariposa is no good. The roll was terrible. The fajitas had to be sent back, The meat tasted like goat meat. Disgusting The place is nice but the food is not. read more

Took some friends out for dinner on a Wednesday night, and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The restaurant was nearly empty, and the staff seemed uninterested and disengaged -- it felt like they didn't want to be there. This was my third time visiting. The first two times, the food was excellent, which is why I came back. However, this time, the meat was full of connective tissue and very tough -- I had to spit out several pieces because they just weren't chewable. Definitely not the quality I was expecting based on past visits. Hoping this was just an off night, but it left a bad impression. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Absolutely worth every penny!! I've been here a hand full of times and it's always outstanding here. Even when it's busy, they pay close attention to their clients. Love coming here for their Sunday All you can eat. Everything is delicious. They do their best and it shows. Bryan is an amazing employee, he makes sure I get the attention I need, combined with a great attitude!! The manager Jose is always helping out. I am a big foodie, this place meets high quality standards and the people here make it very easy to love. Great food, drinks, awesome music, it doesn't get better than Kalaveras at Burbank. Their seating sections are good, seats are super comfortable. There's a beautiful bar area, parking is good too! I wish every restaurant was like them, it feels like family! Every employee is kind and professional. Keep being spectacular everyone!! read more

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Decided to try this recent addition to the Downtown Burbank strip, which used to be Fuddruckers years ago. While the inside had a spectacular atmosphere and our servers were very attentive, the food and drinks were nothing out of the ordinary for a mid-range, Americanized Mexican restaurant. Great place for a group outing or special celebration as their menu is vast. Inside you'll find the walls covered in vibrant graffiti art and Spanish phrases in neon lights, green felt chairs with gold metal accents, silver star-shaped lights that emit a rainbow of colors, and TVs that play a mix of popular Spanish music videos. Food-wise we found the margarita disappointing as it tasted like it came out of a pre-made mix instead of using fresh ingredients. The sweet plantains (maduros) also tasted like the pre-frozen kind you get from Goya, the black beans were average and the meals were somewhat greasy. That said, the meat we ordered (steak, chicken and shrimp) was cooked well and the accompanying sauces were delicious. read more

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Very lively location on a Friday evening. It's very spacious, high ceilings with lots of tables, several TV screens highlighting sports and loud music in the background. We sat outback because it was warmer & quieter. Alba was our server and she was fabulous. Ordered from the Happy Hour Menu: 3 Potato Taquitos $8 4/5, 3 Chicken Taquitos $8 5/5, 3 quesabirria tacos $8 5/5, La Guavarita margarita $8 fabulous! 5/5. *Great for large groups *Kid friendly *Parking lots near by but fill up quickly on weekends. *Street parking also available if you get lucky. *They have a great happy hour menu read more

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We were here a year ago for my friends birthday! Everything was awesome then! Now new ownership price for buffet drops to 26 per person which sounds good right! Came here on Sunday for brunch cheese enchiladas barely warm! Chile releno not good and chicken tamales no flavor! And if you want mismosas they charge extra 30 dollars! Don't waste your money here don cuco better! read more

We have enjoyed the Taco Tuesday special a couple of times now. The first time was to-go and we just settled inside for the second experience. Their happy hour asada fries also made a visit to our table. It's nice the service isn't diminished for either version. You still get access to the salsa bar and for what you're paying, it's hard to complain about the instant gratification of the special. Kalaveras is a decent chain at this point and I'm not mad about its capacity for success, especially as it seems to have some staying power in a space that I'm guessing isn't the cheapest in downtown Burbank. It did replace a chain after all - our beloved Fuddruckers - but the all-ages atmosphere Kalaveras leads with makes this mostly new operation a winning one in our eyes. Like everywhere else, this restaurant is probably not exempt from having to contend with rising food costs. But it seems they do believe in giving you budget opportunities, like $1.50 taco specials, happy hour discounts, and lunch value meals, that ease the tension between the fomo dining out beast and spending more than you'd prefer for wanting to break the home cooking routine. Think their Sunday brunch buffet is the next chapter of our relationship with this place. Right now, as far as we're concerned, they can do no wrong. read more