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    4.3 (911 reviews)

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    Sister Hannah, me, Jojo, Sister Nikki & Cutie Larissa
    Te-see B.

    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

    Such fun, vibrant vibes!
    Hannah S.

    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.

    Quesa birria tacos 10/10!!!
    Marlisa S.

    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

    Analiea M.

    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.

    Quesa birria tacos.
    Virginia A.

    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.

    Top left: Loaded Asada Fries  -  top right: sushi Lower left: fish and carne asada taco  lower right: mesquite corn
    Doreen G.

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

    Kevin G.

    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

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    Christie C.

    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

    Anthony L.

    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.

    Quesadilla
    Kyara B.

    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!

    Happy Hour Strawberry Slushie Margarita
    Maribeth J.

    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.

    Place sucks
    Wally C.

    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.

    Leilani M.

    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.

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    Ask the Community - Kalaveras

    Is it kid friendly on Saturday nights?

    I will say No , They play loud inappropriate music videos.

    Is the restaurant kid friendly?

    Yes, they even have a kid friendly brunch on weekends.

    On Friday they have mariachi?

    No, they times I've been they only have a Dj.

    How much is the brunch buffet on Sunday's?

    Bottomless Buffet Brunch Enjoy form our new and extensive buffet menu for only $35 including bottomless mimosas. Children from 4-13 are $18. The buffet includes a chilaquiles… Read more

    How was parking?

    Large parking structure at no cost. Easy.

    Do they play basketball games?

    Yes

    Is there out door seating? If so, are small dogs ok to bring?

    No outdoor seating unfortunately!

    How much are margaritas on margarita monday?

    Do you guys have brunch on Saturday?

    Brunch 10 am to 2 pm Saturday and Sunday's

    Is there reservations?

    You don't have to make reservations. But it's better if you do for faster seating. It's super easy to do it on Open Table

    What time is their happy hour?

    Margarita Mondays Taco Tuesdays Mezcal Wednesdays… Read more

    Is there a happy hour?

    From what I know they have bottomless mimosas until from open to 2pm for 30$ a person

    Venden cerveza ahí modelos?

    Si venden

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    $$$

    We really enjoyed our Friday evening here! It's a beautiful bar/restaurant with quite the view of…read morethe surrounding area; the decor is open and upscale and it's great! The service was friendly and pleasant and prompt, and our food and wine were great. Absolutely will recommend and return!

    The appeal of this place is not offset by the negatives…read more It's really marketed as more of an exclusive experience. Kind of like a speakeasy. The service is a one out of five for sure. We had two separate servers because one went home during the middle of our dinner and both were equally horrible. Not even exaggerating when I say we waited at least 15 minutes after we asked for the check and there were probably only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. And we had to call her back over to ask for a second time. SMH. The food although flavorful was so ridiculously priced it was not even funny. I got a "ribeye ". Was literally eight thin slices of steak, like 1" x 1" size for $42! No, I will not be coming back here for so many reasons. The view is great. Castaways is definitely not what it used to be in the way of quality but at least you get more and you get the view. But definitely not worth it going to this place. It was quite a frustrating evening. Also, if you do decide to go here, just bring a coat when it's a little bit cooler in the evenings cause it does get cold up here and getting the staff to manage the heaters correctly is a whole other frustration. Oh, and valet is your only option for parking up here. It's kind of crazy because a few years ago you could just go park in the lot or the garage that's available there but now they're charging you $11 and it's chaos. I will say that the view up here is great though so if you're willing to forgo all of that for a view for like a one time date or something like that, it might be worth it

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    Three Wishes Cocktail

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    GuildHall

    4.6(330 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Ya'll, this here is a gem! You go in and there's none of that pretentious bs. Don't got to worry…read moreabout others judging you. Everyone is literally there to have a good time, doing their own thing. Like I want to say, this is a safe place (?) I don't think I've ever used those words to describe a bar before! There's an entire wall of board games for you to choose from. We played about 3 or 4 games? And each one had all the pieces, amazingly! This just goes to show you that the people that visit this establishment respect and care for the games, which is a reflection on the clientele itself. And of course, you're welcome to bring your own game as well. We got there a bit after opening so we were able to get one of the multi seater tables. When we left at 3PM, the place was packed! The bar seats were all taken and the outside seating was pretty filled too. So be sure to get here early if you're looking for a table. Got an order of the chicken tenders and sweet potato tots. The chicken tenders was alright. But the sweet potato tots were delicious! We also ordered drinks. The food didn't take long and the staff was friendly. Parking is strictly street parking. So don't go parking at the KFC lot next door. Honestly, this place is great! Check it out if you're looking for a spot to chill and hang out! Good people and good vibes all around!

    Not bad. It's sort of a niche bar, but it is welcoming enough. The food is completely inadequate,…read morebut nobody is perfect. Pricey. Friendly. Decent cocktails.

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