Great time! Love the vibe of the place, friendly workers, good food! I came for Taco Tuesday with my good friend, and we fell in LOVE with the inside! It's so colorful with emphasis on purple and blue. I felt like I was inside of one of those adult bingo places, as if the place could transform into a game room or club at night. Super cute! It did take a while to get our food, but I will say that the shrimp ceviche was DELECTABLE and our tacos were delicious! The shrimp tacos were my fav! They have a station where you can dress them. We did have a floor table, but I was a bit jealous of those in the booths. The colors were so pretty and the seats looked so comfy! Maybe next time! From the music to the energy, aesthetic, and food, this place was pretty awesome! I'd go back for sure! read more

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Went here for trivia tycoon on Monday at 830p. It's not quiet but the music they play is good helps with unwinding the start of a work week. I had the mole and the heat level was perfect. read more

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I am a fan of Kalaveras, this is the 4th location I have dined at. I ordered Aquachilies which was a mini seafood tower, garnished with sliced cucumbers, pickled red onion, orange slices, and fresh squeezed lemon juice. They menu has a good selection of beef, poultry, pork and seafood, plus a children's menu. They have unique specialty cocktails, I usually order a mini flight so I can taste more than one concoction (*:*)... They dial up the entertainment with a DJ, band, or karaoke nights. The restaurant, literally turns into a night club atmosphere. It is VERY loud, so have an early dinner and enjoy happy hour prices if you want a quieter meal. On this occasion, I was here to celebrate a birthday. The servers went ALL-OUT by singing, blowing whistles, banging a drum and lighting up a shooting sparkler. It was super fun for all of us. I feel they have been very clever at making a name for themselves with their menu, decor and entertainment. Every location is literally "covered" in artistic murals and graphics. I truly appreciate the extra effort to bring art into the establishment. It gives local artists an opportunity to showcase their talents. Come out to enjoy a evening of good eats, drinks and entertainment. Don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary and Te-see sent ya! read more

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This is my favorite location!! The staff go above and beyond...especially the GM, Celiany, Amanda & Willy. They welcomed me and my friends for my birthday celebration which I will never forget! All of my friends loved their food and drinks! Service was excellent. This "one and done," actually had a guava & hibiscus margarita. The hibiscus is made from a fresh puree and it is now my go to drink here. We all shared our dishes so I was able to try a few items. I ordered the cheese quesadilla which was huge and easy to shre On Thursday nights they had a salsa band which got us up and dancing! They have karaoke on Wednesday nights which might be fun to check out. Inside is very spacious with plenty of tables. They clear an area for the salsa band so patrons can dance. *Street parking only *Happy Hour is Mon - Friday 3 - 7pm (drink & food HH menu) It is one of my favorite HH places read more

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Stopped by during happy hour for a dear friend's birthday celebration and had a great experience! Vivid, vibrant cantina vibes with a Dia de Los Muertos theme, lively music, homemade syrups for their drinks, and an eclectic mix of dishes on their menu! They have a generous happy hour menu weekdays from 3-7pm and the chicken taquitos were a big hit with our party. We also tried the buffalo wings and they were pretty decent except that the sauce was a tad watery for my liking. Everyone loved their drinks - Sex on the Beach, Cucumber Margarita Slushie, Pomegranate Marg - all fresh, beautiful, and delicious! Off the regular menu we sampled cheese quesadillas and esquite which were both excellent. And they even have a couple of intriguing (and very unexpected!) sushi rolls - so I couldn't resist trying their Dragon Roll - which has crab, jalapeño, cream cheese, and cucumber inside and comes fried with spicy mayo and teriyaki on top - it also comes with a couple of pieces of shrimp tempura on the side. The roll is absolutely ENORMOUS!! It could easily feed two (if not three) people! I couldn't believe how huge it was - it was good but a tad bland so I'm not sure I'd get it again unless I was sharing with people. The shrimp tempura it came with was excellent though and the shrimp inside was very large. The vibes are seriously cute - such vibrant colors and I loved all the wall art and decor. The space is wide open, they have live music and even had salsa dancing on our visit! There's table and bar seating and it's a good marriage of hometown bar vs dance club vibes. Definitely a good time to be had here. Service was excellent - so friendly and attentive. Prices are what you'd expect for NoHo. Parking is all street parking but I found a nearby space easy enough on a Thursday evening. I think they have some valet parking too possibly. I had fun and would definitely come again. read more

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This place was such a vibe! Great food and music, the service was great in the fact they were fast despite it being crazy packed for Cinco De Mayo. They were all energetic, they had dancers and a drag queen there haha. It was such a blast. Food and alcoholic drinks were amazing! The margaritas were flavorful and the micheladas were made perfectly, the Mexican candy shot was strong haha. Although that was priceyy. $16 for a shot!!! The food itself was some of the best tacos I have had and they loaded them up with meat so it was super filling. The only thing is of course parking cause it's West Hollywood but if you go late enough parking could be free haha. Definitely wanting to come back here read more

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This place is okay. It's located in the NOHO arts district near a couple different bars. We came here for an unexpected girls night on the weekend and it was a full house. It gets very popular on the weekends as a lot of people like to celebrate birthdays here. We got some kind of mixed drink shots and they were alright. The flavor is just very sweet and overwhelming. It may be for you if you're into sweet drinks. The presentation is beautiful though. I do appreciate that. We also got some chips and guac to share. Like I said I would definitely recommend this place for a birthday dinner with friends or a girls night. The music is usually very loud. There's street parking and a free parking structure nearby. read more

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Came to celebrate before a comedy show! this time we took advantage of their Happy hour! I had their quesa birria tacos and shared the asada fries. My cousin had their mole plate ( not part of the happy hour) and my fiancé had a wet burrito. i also had their mangoneada and it was pretty good. it had mango chunks which made it even better. service was good. our server was attentive and very friendly. Oh! i forgot to mention we also had their queso fundido. it was pretty good too. though, we've never had it with toppings. that was interesting. Parking can get tricky because its off lankershim blvd. so, arrive with time if you want to find something relatively close. read more

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I have been to other locations but this one is always a vibe! Everyone is super attentive, the food and service is fast. And they have the best Jamaica margaritas, love the fact that they are not stingy with the chamoy and tajin lol. Great music and energy throughout the night! Can't wait to come again. read more

This spot is great so cute, the service was good too. The food was amazing too. Drinks has lots of choices. read more

Kalaveras - Top left: Loaded Asada Fries - top right: sushi Lower left: fish and carne asada taco lower right: mesquite corn - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

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The food here was actually really good, I had the burrito & it was packed with flavor & it was big ! The music was too loud to begin with though & you had to speak loud to hear anything. The birthday chants were constant & made it even louder & harder to hear anything. If you can handle that then this is a good place to celebrate. The staff was nice & helpful & got the food out fast given that it was packed read more

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The first time I went here it was with the loml and this was the night I knew I loved him #cornyIknowlol. I was drunk cus the drinks were very good lol. Anyways, the birria tacos are good! Staff was friendly at that time when I had gone (about 3ish years ago). Haven't been in a while since that night but I have walked and drove past it. Always has great music playing too! read more

I've been to a couple of Kalaveras restaurant and each one has a slightly different menu and different look. The one thing in common is it is always very loud and noisy so it's hard to have conversations in this particular branch - the service was good. The waitress was friendly and the food did not take long to arrive. it is a nice place to eat and drink. the location itself is ok but parking is hard so we had to park a few blocks away and i didn't feel very safe walking back to my car because it was a bit dark late in the night read more

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Kalaveras noho is my favorite Kalaveras out of the couple that I've been to. Inside is beautifully decorated with a chic Mexican inspired theme with lots of TVs and a spacious area. They have live Spanish music on Thursdays, which I enjoy and it enhances the overall experience. Bartenders are always on point and with their drinks and my favorite is the "El Chamuco" (mezcal). Overall all their drinks are enjoyable. If you're looking for a fun party atmosphere make sure to check out Kalaveras noho. read more

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Came to Kalaveras for lunch with some coworkers on a Wednesday. The place was pretty empty, but it's a LARGE dining room area with a full bar. There were TV screens everywhere bumping Bad Bunny type of music. Felt like a club. Totally a vibe. Cheese Quesadillas - Delicious!!! The cheese was cheesin!! The only thing that could've been improved was having a crispier tortilla. I also would've loved it if there was more guac and salsa in the little cups they provide for your quesadilla. You could also add meat for an additional charge La Güera - Such a divine cocktail! Looks super fruity but it actually had a nice balance. Very tropical tasting. Prices were slightly on the more expensive side. They do have a happy hour though and the appetizers are quite large if you want to have that as your entree! Our server was attentive. We got our food pretty timely too. The bar was slow though, even though we were only 1 of the 3 groups there. They had a separate bartender making cocktails too. Our drinks came well into us eating our meals. The drinks -were- delicious though! Would be interested to come here during dinner. It's definitely a vibe and the food was pretty good! read more

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We saw the season opener Cowboys @ Eagles here. If there's no parking out front, there's usually parking on the side street. Plenty of open seating when we arrived around 5pm. Happy hour (3-7pm) was pretty solid - $10 slushie margaritas, $5 draft beers, and $8 appetizers. We got wings, taquitos, and quesa birria tacos. All pretty solid. I also got their strawberry and pineapple slushies. The strawberry was better. Shoutout to our server Amanda for the recs. Kinda wish they turned off some lights because it reflected into the big screen and it was a bit hard to see the game from where we sat. Not a dealbreaker though since there's TVs everywhere. That same night at 8pm, it was salsa and cumbia night. A chill spot to watch games and turn up at night. read more

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Every time I come to Kalaveras, the service is terrible--doesn't matter if the place is full or empty. Prices are ridiculous for average food, nothing special. They act like they're in some high-end area where they can charge an arm and a leg, lol. Last time I ordered tacos, they came out cold. Today, I decided to give them another shot and came in for enchiladas and tacos. I asked if I could substitute the tortillas for flour--server said no. But the party next to me got flour tortillas. Really? I just decided not to order anything. Don't waste your time or money on this place. Overpriced, inconsistent, and they treat customers like crap. read more

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Visited this location for the first time. Great welcoming into the party zone. It's a large room filled with tables, bar and open dance floor with live music and special events throughout the week. Great place to celebrate a friends Birthday! They go all out here. I will make one suggestion, maybe have the whistle person not blowing right next to customers ears. Everything else was spectacular and really made for a great night of celebration. All the staff here are amazingly wonderful and really take good care of their guests. Happy hour had a nice selection of apps. Their regular menu has a nice variety. Drinks we're great! Parking is sparse with metered street or nearby structure just down the back alley of the building. Great to see the consistency among all locations. Can't go wrong with Kalaveras. read more

Kalaveras - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Ah yes, Kalaveras, the spot if you are looking for Mexican cuisine and margaritas. Located in NoHo, you can dine in during the early evening for a quiet diner or stop by late night for a cocktail with live band performing. With a very wide range of tequilas, you are sure to find a cocktail or straight shot of what you may like. One of my favorites is the margarita pina con chile. For food, my regulars are the tacos, every time. The gobernador, birria and asada are all tasty choices. Grab a table or a seat at the bar, the service is great either way. read more

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I've heard mixed reviews of Kalaveras. Some people love it. Others don't. I think it depends on which location you visit. Situated in the NoHo Arts District, this fast casual Mexican Restaurant will captivate you with its festive décor, vibrant artwork, tempting libations, and creative menu options. House made syrups are used in cocktails, and their margaritas are made from scratch. A group of us came here to celebrate our favorite Yelp Social Butterfly, Te-See B's birthday. We were there for Happy Hour, which is from 3 - 7 pm and features $10 drink specials and $7.99 appetizers. I opted for one of their handcrafted margaritas - El Chupacabras (tequila, lime, & Hibiscus flower syrup). It was pretty and delicious. Bartender Willy was friendly, personable, & entertaining. Later in the evening I had the house Margarita (Kalavera). It was also tasty. Some friends ordered food from the Happy Hour menu and others from the regular menu. The selections included: Buffalo Spicy Wings, Chicken Taquitos, Cheese Quesadilla, Esquite, Aguachile, Dragon Roll, & Culichi Roll. The serving size of each dish was generous, especially the rolls, which could easily feed 2 or 3 people. I had a slice of the Dragon Roll. It was huge! Crab, jalapeño, cream cheese, and cucumber wrapped in seaweed, coated in tempura batter, and fried. It was drizzled with spicy mayo & teriyaki sauce and came with two pieces of shrimp tempura nuggets on the side. It was delicious and one slice was filling. I also had a bit of the Esquite - roasted corn tossed in garlic aioli, cotija, & chili powder and some of the Cheese Quesadilla. Both were quite good. Shout out to our server Celly. She was an absolute doll and checked on us regularly to see if we wanted to order additional items. I left before the live music and salsa dancing started but we all had a fun time celebrating our Birthday Queen. I'm glad I finally had a chance to check out Kalaveras and am looking forward to coming back, especially for brunch which seems like a fun time! *Parking structure behind the building (free) or metered street parking. read more

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Kalaveras is part of a vibrant chain of Mexican restaurants, and this location is one of their many local gems. While they don't have their own parking lot, there's plenty of street parking nearby--just be sure to read the signs and bring some quarters. I visited for my friend's birthday celebration and decided to take advantage of their happy hour. Their happy hour menu is filled with fun and tasty options. I ordered the Sex on the Beach served in their signature half-yard glass--only $10 during happy hour, which runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. For food, I went with the taquitos, which come in chicken and potato. They were absolutely delicious, though the salsa was a bit too spicy for me--next time I might skip it. We also shared the street corn, wings, and other small bites, all perfect for sharing with friends. The atmosphere is lively and inviting--definitely a great spot to enjoy with good company. read more

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This is now my third Kalaveras experience but each one has been a different location. The first two experiences have been great. When I learned there will be one in my local area I was pretty hyped about it. Knowing it was going to replace Big Wangs wasn't exactly my ideal since I never really enjoyed coming to Big Wangs. The interior layout was just meh and the vibe just didn't sit with me very well. Now that Kalaveras has taken over, I still have the same vibe as the previous restaurant. Although the interior looks different I just can't shake it. This experience was different. I was finally able to try a couple of items from the full menu. (past experiences was AYCE brunch and limited menu brunch) I enjoyed the nachos and aguachiles. Honestly, I would like to come back and check out other entree items another time. There wasn't many people during my visit so the service was pretty good! Our server was very attentive on how we were enjoying our food and getting us another round of drinks. Hopefully the feel for the old place will wash away after my return! Parking: metered street parking, private lot in rear VERDICT: Rinse and repeat read more

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It's hard to find and doesn't look anything like the advertisements. Parking is difficult, maybe another location would be better. :( read more

What a great event, we had so much fun tonight! The food samples the entertainment and the great work the Yelp team did! read more

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Skip this location. We've been to the Pasadena one and it was fun for a group, the food was good, the drinks were strong. Each of those things was exactly the opposite at North Hollywood. We had an evening reservation for dinner. We were seated in the middle of the room, which was absolutely roaring with everyone else's chatter and loud music. The ceilings are high and the din just echoed - it's like sitting in a warehouse of noise. The drinks we ordered were tiny, weak, and sugary, so we skipped dinner there and went across the street to the Federal (RIP). We thought we'd try it again for brunch, thinking that if we sat on the patio, it'd be quieter. Upon checking in for our reservation, we were informed the only brunch option was a buffet, with bottomless mimosas if we wanted that. We grudgingly stayed, but we shouldn't have. The mimosas were thick, warm, and weak. The buffet was underwhelming. Taco station, a variety of meats, various dishes (like a tray of tamales), fruit, waffles, desserts - but nothing outstanding or even "pretty good". We slopped together a few plates, but it wasn't worth what we paid. Service wasn't great. The patio was hot. I'd come back to Big Wangs and their "C" rating from the health department (the predecessor in this space) before I'd try this Kalaveras again. read more

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Always guaranteed great food and excellent drinks. It's a hot day and I was craving a watermelon margarita, Willy made jarito loco that was so beautiful to not drink. It was perfect for a hot day, service was on point. This place never disappoints. read more

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Great food, great atmosphere, friendly and accommodating staff. I would definitely come back! read more

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June 21 around 9:30pm-10pm I got three Drinks at the bar and was charged $101, I believe I was over charged on my debit card & I've been calling the restaurant but no answer, I should have kept my receipt but I just want to clarify because I don't recall spending that much. Thank you. read more

Food and drinks very good as well as price Service was very good. Very friendly Ambiance was comfortable not noisy read more

Really wanted to like this place with all the hype online but I was not impressed. The service was good and staff are really helpful and friendly but the food. *sigh* the food was awful. The chips that were brought out with the guac were so stale that we ended up just leaving the entire basket of chips. My rice and beans tasted like they were from a can. The enchilada I ordered that were supposed to just be cheese was basically a brick of unmelted cheese with canned sauce. My friend also ordered some nachos that she let me try and neither of us ate it. I am so disappointed because I was expecting to eat some really good Mexican food in LA but was highly disappointed. The cocktails were good though with actual fresh fruit it seemed like. So maybe skip dinner and come for drinks. My friend said she also asked if they did anything special for bdays but they said no only if she paid. Now I get it, you're a business. But most restaurants at least do a lil free dessert but they were not about it lol. So keep that in mind. read more

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This place is fun and the drinks are good. Our waitress was sweet and helpful. I'm giving this place only 2 stars because apparently the owners of the spot show up with their creepy friends and these friends go around harassing their female patrons. It's so weird because this "friend" of the owner was walking around with an iPad almost as to trick paying customers to think he works there. After harassing my table TWO different times, we asked the bartender if he worked there and she confirmed he does not. Which was also concerning since the staff seemed to see we were uncomfortable, but looks they have their hands tied and couldn't say anything to him to leave us alone. No one helped us. Based on this experience I would absolutely NOT recommend this spot to anyone I like. read more

10 stars ! Great food, service and drinks !!! Very pleased with this location. We had no wait time and the service here is great ! Staff is very accommodating we asked if they may play a soccer game we request in one of their TVs and did with no hesitation. They are constantly checking if everything is ok. Ambience is great they have music playing in the background with music videos. Food came out quick and everything we had was very tasteful. Will definitely recommend this location if you are around the area. read more

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I loved this place! The quesabirria and the taquitos were so good. And I wanted to take a whole container of the consomme home..yummm. Cely the GM was so sweet and accommodating. She checked in with our table regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. read more

Look, I like this place alright. I come here every other week. They make a decent drink and their lunch specials (although they've gotten worse in the last few months) are still pretty good. BUT... I went in here with my girlfriend on CINCO DE MAYO, and the situation was awful. The music was alarmingly loud. Like, loud enough to the point where the hostess had to YELL to talk to us. Then, once we got sat, we asked what cinco specials they had and the Waitress, hi again had to YELL over the music, said they didn't have any cinco specials. None. At all. On top of THAT, she told us that "because it was a holiday" they also removed their normal specials. No Margarita Monday. No happy hour. How ridiculous is that? We promptly got up, left, and went to El Tejano, which has pretty great cinco specials and music set at a level where you could actually hear people talk. I mean, shoot, we went to CanTiki after, a freaking TIKI BAR, and THEY had cinco specials. I get that Kalaveras thinks they're the hot new kid on the block... but getting rid of drinking specials, on a drinking holiday, is not a good way to make a positive impact with the community. Wont be coming back. read more

We had a mediocre time here. Our expectations were high, while the experience lacked severely. 1st problem, the service was lacking. The waitress kept talking with her co workers and manager, rather than checking in on us. Which we had to flag several times to get her to come once. 2) the manager started toggeling with the control for the tv's. We were watching a football game, when he brilliantly changed it to the baseball game in the middle of a play. He wanted to watch baseball, and he decided to change it regardless if that guest were glued to the tv. He did notice we were into the game, because we made eye contact and still decided it was a good idea to change it. Seeing that the game sucked, since they were losing, he decided to change it back, when he saw that and noticed we were annoyed. By then the mood was off. 3) half the food was eh. Some plates were delicious and some just lacked flavor, like the ceviche, the pasta and a taco plate. 4) now to the worst part. The place thinks that paying a 18% service charge on top of the tip, is ok. I've paid the service charge before, I don't have a doblen with that, but not at all close to that percentage. We googled it and at the time it was 5% to 15% Mind you this was during the day, and it was my hubby and I, with our three children. We were never informed the service charge would be that amount prior to ordering, for anyone wondering. read more

Drink was decent and food was ok, however the music was turned up SO LOUD our group could not hear each other across the table and had to leave. Not my vibe read more

I love the vibes inside. The lighting is dim, the music is loud, and the decor is colorful. The happy hour deals are good, and the food is great. The staff is always friendly and attentive to the tables. read more

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My bestie and I came to Kalaveras NoHo for a lunch date, and this place did not disappoint! I did not catch our servers name, but she was sweet and attentive. She answered any questions we had on the menu. I got the taquitos, 5 potato taquitos. I also got a margarita flight. My friend got two shrimp tacos. Cucumber slushy drink. It was really good and I would definitely go back again and try something new! We both enjoyed our food very much and it was flavorful. read more

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Kalaveras was a very inviting atmosphere: reggaeton music videos play on a few flat screens around the restaurants, pretty lights, and nice staff. The vegetarian options are somewhat underwhelming, but I still appreciated the effort. I didn't get to try any drinks but will be ordering some next time! read more

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Kalaveras has a lively vibe with a spacious dining area, upbeat music, and large video screens. It's my go-to weekday spot for tacos and tequila. Some of my favorites are the guacamole, aguachile, and barbacoa tacos. The portions are generous, so pace yourself and don't over-order. They also have an excellent tequila selection. Highly recommend! read more