I had a fun and memorable time at Kalaveras. They have good food and good vibes. I would definitely recommend going during happy hour. It is from Monday to Friday from 2-6 and they have a taco bar that you just can't pass up. We got the loaded asada fries, birria tacos, and chicken tacos all from the happy hour menu. The taco bar tacos are only $1.99! They hand press the tortillas and pan fry it front of you so it's fresh. The asada fries and birria tacos are $7.99. You can also add on grilled onions, jalapeños, salsas, cilantro, etc.. We also got a couple of alcoholic drinks. I specifically got the strawberry slushie margarita and it was super refreshing. It was also huge for only $10! All in all, I had a great time. We were celebrating a birthday and the employees sang to them and gave them a little dessert! I will definitely be back to enjoy more delicious Mexican foods off the menu. read more

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What a cool place! Great service, yummy food, and a fun atmosphere. +CJ is charming, and a pro. My very-picky order was perfect. BTW, it is possible to eat healthy here. I had chicken soup and the house salad (dressing on the side) and it was delicious! I ate all of both, including the dressing! Next time I will bring the whole family! read more

We were there on a Mon night for happy hour & we got to watch Monday night football while there! There's music playing in the background, but it's not so noisy that you can't hold a conversation. Service here was great - wait staff checked on us, got rid of empties quick, refilled chips/ salsa & water, etc. maybe since it was a quiet Mon, we got all the attention. I got a guava margarita for the Mon price of $6.99 & ordered 2 hot apps for $7.99 each - loaded asada fries & queso birria fries. It was super delicious & there was so much, I was able to take home 1/2 of each app. read more

Kalaveras - Daily Specials - good all day long! (Sept. 2025) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Went back for Taco Tuesday with my family , we enjoyed great food and their music Abraham was a nice service, friendly. read more

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I wanted to take my hubby somewhere for Father's Day without all the craziness as we both are also in the restaurant industry. I double checked what time they closed before coming because I always hated when people come in at the last minute. We arrived at 8:30, it was pretty empty, a large party and a few scattered tables. We were greeted right away but no one sat us for a few minutes, it seemed like, the servers were more concerned with other things. We got sat, let's say 8:34. No one came to our table to get our order until 8:55. The manager, I assume asked one of the servers if we had been helped, I made eye contact with her, and shook my head No. Our server "Many" seemed unsure if the table was his or not. There was quite a bit of dirty tables and the hustle/speed of service was not what you would hope for with the amount of open tables and other customers here. This is only our 2nd time at this location, the first time was pretty awesome. Not sure if it's just an off night or something. Kalaveras could absolutely be amazing and packed to the brim, just might need more attention to detail with customer service, speed of service and hospitality. The manager has a great personality and is very personable, coach this skill to your crew. I saw you hustling, running food, running the crew and smiling. Our food was delicious, it came out hot and plentiful. read more

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I've only been to one other location and it was actually pretty fun, with great food. However this location didn't fair as well. I went during the week around 5pm to beat the rush and was seated right away. The restaurant wasnt crowded at all and most seemed to have their drinks and orders in. Not sure why but we weren't even approached for over 20 minutes, I was walked past, walked around, never made eye contact with and never approached for close to half an hour. Finally a manager approached and apologized for the oversight and took our drink order just to hand us off to the same person that walked past us several times. The food was slow to come out, the drinks were never asked to be refreshed and finally we asked for the bill...I paid cash knowing I would have been there for another 30 minutes waiting for the receipt and left. Avoid this place, sadly it's horrible. read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

I hate to do this but this is extremely unprofessional. I took my fiancé out on a date day on Saturday 1/3/2026. Mark my server decided to add himself another tip. I left him $15 cash which is a little over 20% tip and yet I come to find out that he added another tip of $19.54. Currently disputing it with my bank, I've tried to call the restaurant (no answer). If I could give a 0 star I would. Double check your receipts and charge amounts. Don't trust Mark or this company. Skinny light skinned Hispanic male. Food ain't worth the scam. read more

Kalaveras - Receipt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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This was my first time at this location and unfortunately the service fell really short. We ordered a round of waters, beers and appetizers . It took thirty minutes for the beers and another ten for the waters (after asking two more times) and our appetizers done time after. Our food took a while to come out and even asking for our check had a wait. I will say that the staff was friendly even though the service sucked, (prob cuz the tip was included since we had a large party), and the food was good. However the manager who was the one who sat us and took our drink order and forgot the waters initially kept going outside to talk on the phone. So he was preoccupied with that instead of his customers read more

Very nice place. Wasn't crowded at all which I love. The food and the drinks were really good. Also, food came very fast which is a plus. I'd definitely come again! read more

Kalaveras - Quesa Birria Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Make sure before you go you call and see if Christian is in the bar. That boy knows how to make a drink. I was very thirsty and he took care of it, he sure did know about peaches. I left satisfied.. He definitely has coming back for more!!! Oh and the food was good too! read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Nmanuel provided such excellent service and was very attentive at all times. The food was also amazing. Every time we come to this location we always have an amazing time! Thank you for the amazing service always read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

This Calaveras looks outdated. Not that ma y customers many tables were empty. The food was ok not bad but also not impressive. The customer service was good considering the server did t have more than 5 ish tables read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Came here for taco Tuesday . Great selection of tacos on this day. The salsa and chip that are complimentary are tasty. The skinny margaritas could be skinnier ! read more

Service attentive and fun. Had a carnitas Taco and the tacos Dorado. Again the flavors were amazing. The pics are not entirely accurate to the way they serve these dishes....I have a sensitive palate to spice so I have them take some things off. But if you like spice and heat, you will be at home here. I'll return again and again. I do appreciate restaurants that are not afraid of bold flavors! Kalaveras has balls! read more

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Friendly staff for sure. Much appreciated Drinks Yummy! Decor... So stinkin cute! Food yummy as well read more

Kalaveras - The Margarita flight... Yessir!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Came for Sunday brunch, for my friend's birthday. Service was good . Food is always fresh & delicious. I've been coming to Kalaveras for years now. I always enjoy the Fun & vibrant ambiance! read more

Kalaveras - My Mexican Sushi roll, was delicious! Made with cooked Salmon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Food was okay. Not as good as Kalaveras in Orange. Service was not good. Would say get more chips or water never came back. Ambiance was okay. read more

We love to come here is one of the best restaurants in the area, great service specially Christian!! Food is amazing too

I was debating between a 4 and a 5 stars but decided to rate them a 5 bc of wonderful customer service n the salsa bar. The last time anybody had a salsa bar was about 8 years ago in Taco de Ojo in Bella Terra mall, unfortunately they went bankrupt. They had 4 different salsas here, what I thought was guacamole was almost like Habanero, manager if you read this pl label the salsas so people like me can avoid it, I will have blisters in my mouth tomorrow, I poured it all over my tacos. I love their sautéed onions n bell peppers or cactus, I drown my plate w this to dilute the salsa picante. The onions, cilantro and lettuce were great on tacos. I can't believe Mamacita fried the corn tortillas right in front of you before loading them w your choice of pollo, carnitas or asada n their special of the house chicharrones which were like pork belly so saucy and so good. I didn't choose chorizo, too salty n mushrooms for vegans of course, tacos are only $1.50 each, a real bargain w Brandon inflation, nobody has this price on happy hours not even in Mexico where I had just spent a week. This beautiful restaurant has cheerful looking booths n a nice patio, big tv w variety Mexican MTV shows. This was our 4th time here n the tall amigo who was our server the 1st time remembered us, that was special. The nice manager said hello too, we felt like familia already! lol . I had the pineapple slushie n it knocked my socks off! It was good but too strong for me on top of a margarita so a warning if you drive home, I slept in the car while my husband drove us home. This place has Mexican vibes! Come here to enjoy Mexico, they have the best queso fundido, olé olé. read more

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Food and ambient is good. I enjoyed my quesabirria and my girl got the fajitas trio was good. With the bottomless mimosas. read more

Kalaveras is a great place to socialize at. I came here as a party of 14 and they were able to accommodate us easy. We came in on a Thursday night without any reservations and we got seated right away. It was busy but no waiting. Our server was really nice, helpful, and quick with getting everything. We luckily came right before happy hour (2-7pm) ended. I like that their happy hour included lots of food options and margaritas were only $8 but you can add an extra shot for $3. I like that the extra shot came on the side. And they had so many different flavors of margaritas. Oh and bonus points for them being on the rocks instead of blended. They also have daily drink specials, including Thursday having cheaper micheladas. I found their drinks to be quite good. For food we ended up sharing a bunch of tacos, queso fundido, loaded asada fries, and buffalo wings. My favorites were the tacos and loaded asada fries. The buffalo wings were teeny tiny and the smallest wings I had ever seen in my entire life. They were laughable and we got a kick out of them, but I really do not recommend them. Besides the happy hour items we got, they also have quite an extensive menu. Their drink and food menu is large and there is so much to choose from. They even had full plates such as lomo saltado, burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas. I want to come back to try their empanadas and ceviche. Oh and they have a brunch buffet on Sundays that includes unlimited mimosas for $35. Service was great and food was definitely affordable. It has a cool vibe inside and is loud with music. It's great for smaller parties or large ones. Its super spacious with a full bar. I would definitely come back with friends to hang out at. read more

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Manny - st the bar took great care of me. The margarita was great. I had tacos - salmon and beef. Delicious read more

I tried this branch out originally in the Riverside location. I always thought the food was very good. They have an outdoor patio that is good for dogs and it wasn't crowded on a Thursday evening. We were greeted pretty quickly and served yummy chips upon arrival. The food is overall tasty but a little weird on how they charge us for the fajita. They did the initial pricing of $17 then added an additional maybe $15 because we got the combo. I wish that was stated a little bit more clear so that we understood how the billing worked. But otherwise a decent experience I hope this is able to sustain because this is prior that came here didn't do too well. read more

Kalaveras - Fajita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Omar was our waiter. He was very helpfu,l and my date only spoke Spanish so him being bilingual helped alot. The food was really good ! Atmosphere was great too. Will be back for sure. Thank you guys so much. Hire more servers like him ! read more

Great food,drinks, and music! Shout out to our server Manny for allowing us to have a great customer experience! read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

A friend of mine was craving Mexican food, so they brought me to this location. This was my first interaction with this brand. Kalaveras is a Mexican restaurant chain with about two dozen locations throughout Southern California. If you examine the menu, it's basically "Mexican" food--but there are a few fusion dishes, and I think they incorporate some other Latin American food influences as well. Compared to El Torito and Acapulco's, I suspect that Kalaveras is trying to cater to a younger audience with its decor, music and TVs. The food here is also a little spicier compared to the other two brands mentioned. I'm still biased in favor of family-owned Mexican restaurants which have a distinct flavor profile, derived from their state of origin. However, the food here is better than okay. It's very good, when compared to a lot of other Mexican restaurant chains. During our visit, the service was good; the food was good; but I felt the music volume was excessive, given dining room occupancy at the time--or maybe, I'm getting old ;-) read more

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Sat at the bar and Carolina was amazing!! She recommended great drinks . The manager was very attentive with us. They were open late night with good deals, they had good music going the ambiance was really welcoming. read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Best place to have a drink! specially if you ask for manny THAT'S A REAL BARTENDER!!!! Take your girl to calaveras for special treat and ask for manny. he'll always recommend the good stuf!!! food and drinks. Also OMAR. GREAT SERVICE !!! Omar and manny are the perfect team when it comes to take care of their costumers read more

Amazing service and great results. Always professional, friendly, and consistent. Highly recommend! read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Christian is the best. He made the absolute best drinks I've ever had and recommended me drinks too. Kalaveras was my favorite now it's my absolute favorite!! read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Happy to finally have time to grab a bite here last evening after the gym. Pleasantly surprised that their chips were spectacular! Delicious & FRESH! I had two shrimp tacos ($6 ea) which were also delicious and my friends had carne asada tacos & the salmon dinner special ($25) that came with very FRESH sautéed vegetables (not frozen). They weren't too busy on a Wednesday evening at 7:30, but the service was friendly & pleasant. I'd come back to give other entrees a try! read more

Had a great melee up with friends here! Manuel was our server & he was awesome! Chef Ramon came out because we loved everything &/ he was amazing read more

Excellent service Manuel "Manny" was a terrific guy! Totally recommend Kalaveras for a good time good food at a fair price with a terrific friendly customer service! read more

Emmanuel was the best Bartender ever he deserves a raise. He's so kind attentive and gave us exactly what we were looking for if you don't come here and meet him up you're missing out. read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

We've been here a few times and each visit has been very nice. The staff is always accommodating and friendly and the food is great! I love the chicharrones, the guacamole, and the carnitas. The husband gets the asada, which is delicious. I am very particular about beans and these are fuego. We loved our server Jackie today. I've always wanted to write a review and she made the experience exceptional! She was helpful, kind, and attentive. Jackie catered to my specific needs and ensured that the overall experience was phenomenal. Thanks Jackie! We will be back. read more

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Manny was our server and he was polite, accommodating and friendly! The food was great as this was our first time having breakfast there with some of my family on a Sunday morning. Ambiance was fun and kid-friendly (toddlers) noise-wise. Thank you Kalaveras! read more

We went here for a quick bite one Friday night. It was difficult to park, as they were resurfacing the parking lot, so we had to find street parking. This is nothing against the restaurant. When we entered, again on a Friday evening, it was very, very empty. I would like to think this is because no one could find parking. Maybe it is because of the location (far from downtown HB closer to the car dealerships and such). We ordered drinks and nachos. Everything tasted fine, and our server was very friendly. The decor is lively and I think this would be a great spot if it were a bit closer to the PCH. We may try it again. read more

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I live in LB so I have a Kalaveras closer to me than the HB location... but let me tell you... I will be coming back to this specific location because Jakelin was seriously the best waitress EVER! Super attentive. Super accommodating. I was taking a friend out for dinner and drinks cuz they recently got in to grad school and Jakelin made sure we had an amazing experience. Not to mention, both my friend and I loved our food! The steak/carne asada was soooo yummy! Thanks Jakelin! Hope to see you again soon! read more

Horrible service from server. The runner was okay, but I waited 10 minutes before the server showed up. He didn't apologize or anything. He just asked for my order. No greeting, no fork, no napkins, no refill. When dropping off the check, there was nothing said. He clearly needs training or a different career. Allan, you're fired! read more

I've been to 2 other locations. Every location has been on point. This time at the Huntington location, I tried the margarita flight, and all 4 drinks were refreshing. Then, of course, I always end it with their churro sandwich. A must get every time for me. read more