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    3.9 (398 reviews)
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    Sunday brunch
    Olga M.

    Kalaveras Cantina Urbana continues being the best brunch deal for $27.99 in Chula Vista, CA. This is a perfect brunch to try for people who want to experience authentic Mexican cuisine or for people who can't decide what to eat. The brunch has a bit of everything such as Mexican chilaquiles, tacos and an omelette station. The brunch also includes; Aguas frescas, pancakes, French toast, bacon, pork sausages, enchiladas, tamales, Mexican pork ribs in green salsa, menudo, pozole, ceviche, aguachile, desserts and a lot more! Alcoholic beverages are not included. There's free street parking behind the building. It's a fun restaurant to celebrate a special occasion check out their weekly specials. We had great service and restaurant had good Mexican music. Give it a try! Happy Yelping :)

    Dimitri G.

    Went in for Paloma's and walked into a live music party the drink I got was a Jarrito's Loko a Mexican cocktail with tequila and Jarrito's soda with tajin. Our server was very fast but that was because my gf speaks Spanish lol. They have live music every Friday yall should come and feel the vibes

    Tanera J.

    got this place after work one day when we were really craving tacos. Got the quesabirria tacos and they were delicious. The restaurant was super cute inside and had the cutest neon signs near the restrooms. I loved the drinks and food and would definitely eat here again when im back in San Diego!

    Bobby D.

    My nephew mentioned to my wife, his aunt, that he wanted to hang out with us by grabbing brunch with us during Resurrection Day aka Easter. I knew it would be tough to find a brunch place especially during Easter. Fortunately, my brother-in-law found a brunch spot called Kalaveras and after he told me that it was All You Can Eat (AYCE) for less than $30, we were looking forward to spending quality family time with them. This was my first time visiting Kalaveras and I thought the food selection, the quality of the food, the addicting agua frescas, and the quality customer service by the employees I interacted with made this brunch restaurant a value for your money must visit. Kalaveras is located in Old Chula Vista specifically on 3rd Avenue where the old school shops are located. I grew in the South Bay, so I'm very familiar with places that many people who grew up here know about. La Bella Pizzeria is across the street from the restaurant. 7-11 is also across the street and Domino's Pizza is on the same side as Kalaveras. There's a free parking structure next to this spot and there's plenty of parking. We visited Kalaveras on Easter Sunday and in the park that is across from the restaurant, there was a Farmer's Market. You won't miss the restaurant with the colorful mural of skulls adorning the outside. As you enter, you'll immediately notice how spacious it is with black tables/chairs, booth seating, bar seating, and outdoor umbrella seating. Inside, it's visually appealing with foliage roof tiles, murals of Mexican culture such as skulls and Frida Kahlo, neon lighting, geometric frames, and there are televisions all around. The customer service from our server, the employees making the food, and the staff I interacted with was exemplary. Kalaveras is a chain restaurant where there are locations throughout SoCal with two locations in San Diego, specifically Chula Vista and Escondido. It specializes in Mexican cuisine and the main reason Kalaveras was selected for our family Easter brunch excursion was its under $30 AYCE price tag. We were blessed that my nephew treated our family to our brunch meal and I thought what we ate was value for my nephew's money. The highlights for me were the omelette station, the grilled taco station, the breakfast sausages, the pozole, ceviche, the Piña Colada agua fresca, and their dessert station. The cooks behind the omelette and taco stations stood out by making a delicious omelette packed with fresh ingredients and my carne asada and pork tacos were so tasty. The breakfast sausages were hearty and ate well with their fried rice. The pozole was hot and packed with meat. I loved eating the fresh tasting ceviche also packed with shrimp on top of a tostada. I was addicted and couldn't stop drinking the self serve piña colada agua fresca. I really enjoyed the variety of desserts they served, but my faves were the cinnamon sugar chips, the churros, the sweet rice, and the flan with chocolate. I wished I had more of an appetite to try more, but I got stuffed from everything I ate. For its price tag, food options, and customer service, I'd give Kalaveras a solid 4.5 stars. This Mexican restaurant was a great spot to enjoy quality time with my family.

    Margarita flight
    Alisa D.

    Second time coming here. I don't recommend the all you can eat tacos kinda bland. Drinks are good some of the drinks are about $15 so we figured for $5 more why not get a flight which we're very tasty I'm more of a visual person so I did some research on the food and noticed some items were a little bit small portions for my liking for instance the ceviche was small for its price $20 You really can't ever go wrong with a California burrito and it did not disappoint for $23 I would say it was worth it had shrimp, meat and fries. If I was to come again this would be exactly what I would order.

    Tacos de brunch.
    Jharvis L.

    I previously had an issue with the Whittier location but was unable to revisit prior to moving. Fortunately, I visited this location and had an amazing time. I came for brunch and enjoyed everything I had. I had small portions of tacos, an omelette, chilaquiles, and enchiladas, and none were lacking. The gentleman preparing the tacos, omelettes, and chilaquiles stand out. They are friendly, attentive, and conversational especially if you try to practice your Spanish like I did. There were a few large parties that were having fun, and I loved seeing them greet each other and have a great time. Give this place a shot if you haven't been here. You'll be taken care of. I'll definitely come back! Gracias!

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    Yadi E.

    $40 drink pitcher.... Yes, please! The music really set the mood and the service was great! Food was okay, bit overall vibes made the experience fantastic.

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    Claudia S.

    I love Kalaveras so much that I not only dine in here but also at their LA locations. Everything is delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine. I can't even pick a favorite dish because it's all so good. You can tell the authenticity by their impeccable rice and beans. I also appreciate they use high quality grade meat. So tender and juicy!!! I tried their brunch at this Chula Vista location and I was impressed with the presentation of the mimosas!!! One was literally on fire and was fire haha I definitely recommend Kalaveras for the good vibes and good food!!!

    Vanessa H.

    Ordered QuesaBirra Tacos. They're good. Had better though. Great atmosphere! Alcholic drinks are tasty! Service was well. No wait time.

    La Kalavera margaritas
    Mikey H.

    We have walked by here several times and had often wondered. There was always fun music playing and it sounded like a big party. Well, one Sunday evening, 3rd Street was blocked off and since we parked on a side street, we thought we'd check them out. There was a worker at the front door, but I don't think she understood much English. Then the hostess came and walked me through the dining room to a table on the patio. Nice space and much quieter but you can still hear the music. They also have bands playing some evenings as well. David came out and introduced himself and took our drink order. Might as well have the Kalavera margaritas which were very good! I ordered a queso fundido to start. This actually came out with the meals, but that was okay. I had the Barbacoa plate. Nice tender beef, so good...and Scooter had the also tender and flavorful Carne Asada plate. Both came with traditional rice and refried beans. Beautiful presentations too! One of the nice things about Kalaveras is the doggy menu. We ordered Cako the Polito & Rice, which she really liked cause she ignored us...LOL! The food and drink runners were friendly, and David came and checked in on us. They all said hello to Cako which was really nice of them too! We had a great time! Great place to come to! Cako Approves!

    Love the brightness!
    Marco A.

    How did I start my Labor Day weekend, you ask? Well, I'll tell you...by ducking out of work early, picking up my son from school, and catching the the tail end of a Mexican restaurant's lunch special! Thrilling! I know! But you haven't seen the inside! I suddenly had Rosarito Spring Break flash backs...you had to be there. Love the decor! As usual, I have to try the chilaquiles with red salsa & added grilled chicken on the side (I skipped breakfast. Don't judge me!). And they did not disappoint. Salsa picante indeed! My son had the Cantina sandwich. Sorry, no pics of that, as he wolfed down 1/2 of it before I could snap one for the Gram. Teens are savage! Anyway, he ordered an horchata & they brought him what looked how I imagine a fluffy cloud off the Baja coast at sunset would taste (sans alcohol). I had a Mexican Coke, because I was ill aware they decorated their drinks so colorfully! I am so basic. The service was excellent. From our hostess who sat us down, asking if everything was ok, to our server who asked if we wanted anything else. Very attentive. I believe I will frequent this place again & maybe dare an exotic looking drink! Friday is just around the corner!

    Loaded asada fries

    Went for the first time for Cinco de Mayo and had a great time! I've been looking EVERYWHERE for soft serve margaritas and I came across this place on TikTok; they were soooo good and only $16! They also had happy hour from 3-7pm, so we also got some loaded asada fries. Everything on the fries tasted fresh and we ended up getting a second order of them!! Even with it being super busy, our waitress was very attentive and took the time to consistently check on us. Will definitely be going back!

    Daily specials
    Cortlyn R.

    We were in the area and decided to go here for the Sunday Brunch Buffet. It's $40 and comes with bottomless mimosas. The food was actually pretty good for being a buffet. As part of the Sunday brunch buffet they have a taco bar, omelette bar, and chilaquiles bar. The chilaquiles were very yummy! At the taco bar you can also get Quesabirria tacos and they were so delicious. They also have ceviche as part of the buffet too. They also have aguas frescas as part of the buffet too. I think $40 is a bit pricey but with bottomless mimosas and the tacos, chilaquiles, and omelettes it is definitely worth it. The service was also very good. The staff kept our glasses full with mimosas the whole time too which was great.

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    Had a few lunch/dinners here. Good food, drinks are dangerously delicious and there's always a good vibe. Friendly atmosphere.

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    We went for the breakfast buffet and I was pleasant surprised. Prices were good and the ambiance and music were a 10. We will be going back

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    How much is the Sunday buffet?

    The Sunday buffet brunch is $39.99 per adult and $18 for children! The buffet price includes bottomless mimosas, homemade agua frescas, coffee, and fountain drinks!

    So is there a club, bar side to this place or is just a full on restaurant?

    Full on restaurant with a DJ . They have a side bar . Atmosphere is great.

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    We were at the Gaylord for a staycation and decided to have dinner here our second night (went to…read morethe Old Hickory on night one, reviewed separately). Before we even sat down, I asked the hostess to ask the chef about the buns for the burgers. I cannot eat egg and REALLY wanted a burger with a bun. They weren't too busy so she went and asked. Their buns do contain egg but they said they could use sourdough bread for my burger. YAY! :) (yes, I can order a burger wrapped in lettuce but a burger needs a bun so that all of the flavors soak into the bun. It is all a part of the experience) We have been on the hunt for the perfect burger in San Diego (refer to above paragraph, that burger *must* include a bun sans-egg) and we *FINALLY FOUND IT*!!!! We both ordered the Wagyu Beef Burger - medium rare. Mine without onion rings or aioli and sub sourdough bread for their bun. It was everything I wanted it to be and more. First, I love that they asked how we wanted it cooked. Just like the bun, a properly cooked burger is definitely part of the experience. It was juicy and flavorful. It was SOOOO good that I didn't even put condiments on it. Their fries were crispy and tasty, also very good. I am sad to report that I couldn't finish my burger (or my fries). I don't know why we didn't decide to split a burger instead. I think that we were so excited that I could get a burger with a bun that we forgot that my appetite is that of a bird. They have oodles of TVs - just like a sports restaurant should. We were there for the World Cup and NASCAR Race the Base weekend, so got to watch both on giant screens. Our waitress was Felicia. She was very nice and patient with me when I gave her my 'special' burger order, when I apologized she even waved me off and told me that mine isn't the worst order she's ever had (it's comforting to hear even if it wasn't true). My only complaint is the noise level, it wasn't even busy and it was too loud. I cannot imagine how terrible it would be when they're busy. I hate to sound like an older person here, but why don't restaurants plan on noise level? It's not like it's a new concept. Sound dampeners got a long way into helping make the experience more enjoyable. I'm not 'just' there to watch sports, I want to have a conversation with the people at my table. Transportation/Parking Parking - They do offer valet parking and have a parking garage (I believe that both are for a fee, and any validation they do at dinner is not for the entire amount). I believe there was free on-street parking and there's a gravel lot in between the Gaylord & the marina that people were parking in. Trolley - About a 20 minute walk from the Blue Line trolley. It's a straight shot down H Street, and I believe it's sidewalked the entire way. Ferry - There is a ferry from the SD Convention Center to the marina beside the Gaylord. It's $15 one way. At the time, there is no sidewalk connecting the marina to the hotel. It is a short walk and not too busy with traffic. We'll definitely be back! I always feel like I need to apologize for not taking photos, my personal opinion on pictures of food is that they really need to be done by professionals. But, thank you for reading my review!

    Really good quality casual food. A bit expensive but the food was really great and our server was…read morequick and kind. We had the Parmesan garlic wings (hot, crispy outside, juicy inside, and decent size) and the Angus burger (cooked medium well, nice char on the outside, moist and slightly pink inside...the burger is a bit messy with the toppings but overall it was a great combo of flavors). This type of bar food is usually hit or miss, but Growlers was a hit!

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