I've been to a few Kalaveras and by far this location is the best. Vibrant decor and positive vibes. Super helpful and friendly staff. Great place for brunch and dinner. Their outdoor patio is perfect for people watching or ti hangout with your dog. Their brunch specials are pretty good. I try coming here at least once a week. read more

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I have come here to hang out with spouse, friends, and co-workers. Each time I come has never been a disappointment. Its a wonderful place to hang out, talk, eat, and drink. It is a little pricey but worth it to have a good time, I would estimate $20-$30 a plate. Drinks price varies. Best time for good deals is during their happy hour, of course lol. The service was awesome, staff were friendly and welcoming. Parking is small and can be difficult, so I have either carpooled or have been dropped off. read more

I was really disappointed with my experience at Kalaveras in Long Beach. I had been wanting to try this place for a long time and was genuinely excited to finally go. I made a reservation and went with a friend, but after being seated, we waited over 15 minutes without anyone greeting us, introducing themselves, checking on us, or even acknowledging our table. Eventually, my friend had to stop someone walking by to ask if anyone would be helping us. The employee apologized and helped us even though she said she wasn't actually assigned to our table. We ordered the Mimosa Tóxica drinks and chose different flavors based on the menu options, but were later told the flavors are apparently mixed together anyway and that they "always have to explain that to people," which honestly made the menu confusing and misleading. Another thing that stood out was that every single table around us already had chips and salsa except ours. After noticing this, I finally asked one of the servers if the chips and salsa were complimentary, and he said yes, but that customers are "supposed to ask" for them. That explanation didn't really make sense considering the restaurant was completely full and every other table already had them. After that, multiple different employees/managers came by apologizing, and it became confusing trying to figure out who was actually serving our table because no one wore name tags and we never seemed to have one designated server. Meanwhile, the booths around us appeared to have attentive service. We basically had to flag people down anytime we needed something. They did comp our Taquitos Dorados appetizer for the inconvenience, which I appreciated, but unfortunately the overall experience still wasn't good. The food itself was mid. I had the Quesa Birria Tacos, we shared the Taquitos Dorados appetizer, and my friend had the Carne Asada plate. The drinks were decent, but overall the experience felt disorganized and frustrating. I've heard good things about Kalaveras, so I'd still be open to trying another location someday, but I personally would not return to the Long Beach location. read more

Kalaveras Long Beach Pike - A Whole Vibe I've been to a few Kalaveras locations before, but this one at the Long Beach Pike really stood out. The space used to be Dual Piano, so walking in felt like a nostalgic full-circle moment--but with a serious glow-up. The transformation is stunning: bold colors, vibrant decor, and an overall Latin-fusion energy that immediately sets the tone. I came during Happy Hour (3-7 PM), and let me just say--they don't disappoint. I tried the cucumber margarita for $10, and it was incredibly refreshing with just the right kick. Honestly, I could've easily had a few more. I also ordered the birria tacos from the HH menu--crispy edges, tender meat, and packed with flavor. Absolutely worth it. Parking in the area is mostly metered, but I lucked out and found a spot right out front. Small win! The service here is something worth mentioning. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy being there. It made the experience that much better. Everyone--from our server to the bathroom attendant--was kind and welcoming. My friends ordered the grilled asada steak plate with rice, beans, and salad, and not a bite was left behind. I'm definitely coming back for the loaded asada fries next time--they looked amazing. Overall, Kalaveras Pike brings the flavor, the vibe, and excellent service. If you're in Long Beach and want a spot that checks all the boxes--great food, strong drinks, and fun atmosphere--this place is worth a visit. read more

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Ivonne was fantastic in Driving our meal in the right direction and the food OMG off the chart presentation was beautiful and tasty all the meats were so perfectly prepared chard perfectly read more

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. I'm highly critical on Mexican restaurants, and this one was darn good. Carne asada tacos could not have been better. Meet with seasoned and cooked perfection, not overcooked, not dry. Portion size for two tacos was enormous. Ceviche also quite good. My only complaint about the ceviche, I asked the waiter if it was a small portion and he said yes. It was easily enough for two people. Chips and salsa were plentiful and quite tasty. Service met expectations did not exceed. Price was a little high, but given the location I can't complain. My only major criticism, and I'm not going to take off a point for it, is the weird bathroom. The entire men's room is completely wallpapered with plastic thick greenery. This is the least sanitary thing you could do in a bathroom - - correction, they could use shag carpeting on the floor. That would be worse. read more

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Have an empty stomach...very good food, super fun place ......... Have an empty stomach...very good food, super fun place ......... read more

Scammed by the server. My total bill was 66.30 left a 12 dollar tip in cash. Server added an additional 15 dollars to total. Later found out by checking my bank charge was 81.30. So sad. It was my 6 yr old daughter and I. We went here after Disney on ice. I will never return here read more

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Christine made the whole experience excellent! Came for just a drink. Left after a few drinks, appetizers and a good experience. Will for sure come again because of her great service!! read more

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Visited Kalaveras during my trip to Long Beach and it was just okay. The good: the service and decor was a 10/10- everyone was so kind and attentive. The food was just okay. This is LA and i'm an LA native so the bar for mexican food is high, I would skip this place if you want delicious food. Everything was either bland to too spicy (coming from a spice lover) with little flavor. I ordered the birria tacos (delicious), the empanadas (disgusting), the guacamole (needed more seasoning and lime), regular chicken tacos (disgusting and unbearably spicy) and the enchiladas (spice but no flavor). We also ordered drinks (jarritos loco, mojito, and a strawberry slushy) which were all extremely delicious. I would come here for drinks only and find somewhere else for dinner. read more

Kalaveras - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Long Beach, California

Stopped off after a long day at a convention for happy hour. Drinks were decent but not excellent. Service was good at first but once we were served non existent. It was not packed inside. Appetizers did their job. We ate wings and carne asada nachos. Nothing notable. read more

Amazing drinks and tacos! You can't beat their $2 tacos on Taco Tuesday! Service was also on point read more

A great Mexican restaurant to come grub and drink in. We got sat right beside the bar just because it was already busy. Our guy server was so nice, and we noticed he had majority of every table in the restaurant. Get that man a raise! Anyways, their happy hour is so good, the drinks in my photos being 10 bucks, and my tacos 7 dollars. Their birria tacos are 10/10, so good and juicy. They also got me a Mexican lollipop for free lol bonus points for that. And their women's restroom is so beautiful. All decorated with pink flowers. read more

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Came here for lunch during my conference across the street. I ordered the Klassic Wet Burrito with chicken and a Guava Margarita. The burrito was yummy but I was def use one sauce instead of getting the half and half (green and red). That was my fault, I usually only get one sauce. The margarita was decent. You can't beat $4 Margarita Mondays!!!! read more

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25 minute wait to get seated... understandable on a Friday. However, had to wave a manager down after 15 minutes of being sat and no one had come around to take our drinks order. The Kala platter was tiny. I guess that's what you get for $22.50 in this economy. I've been to their happy hour before at other locations and this was the first time I was actually disappointed. Food took a while. Getting a beer took a while. (Don't order their horchata) read more

Had lunch here and let me tell you the food is delicious! I ordered the quesabirria tacos (comes with three) and they are still on my mind! The service was excellent and the restaurant even though it was super busy. The restaurant is a bit tight but still comfortable. I definitely recommend this spot! read more

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This has to be the 5th Kalaveras location that I have visited. My first two visits were the best and from then each location has been dropping in excitement. With that said how does the Long Beach location fair? During my time at the Long Beach convention center it was time for me to grab some lunch. I couldn't help but to notice the Kalaveras right out the opposite side and my hunger and curiosity gravitated to the front door. I sat myself at the bar and thats where I met Quin. He was a very friendly and attentive bartender. We talked a bit about the event that I was at recommended some times to try but I ended up ordering what my hunger was craving. I was slightly disappointed with the price per taco and the fact there was no muti taco plate or combo. Ended up ordering chicken taquitos and 2 tacos. The taquitos were not the best so I ended up adding another taco to my bill. One of the conversations I had with Quin was how my experiences at the different locations of Kalaveras has been different and being going down hill for me. He explained to me some locations have different deals and menu. Here is were Quin excelled. He mentioned over the weekend they have a brunch menu. He suggested to get the Barbacoa omelet with extra sauce then told me what time they opened. That was stuck in my head plus Quin was good company and was going to be working, so I returned the following morning. I ordered the omelet his way, added a grilled jalapeno to the order and it had to be my favorite food item of the trip. Quin saved my experience at this location! Parking: timed parking at the Pike VERDICT: Rinse and repeat read more

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Great tacos and margs. Got there just after opening at lunch so I may have been first customer. Tried 3 tacos: barbacoa, carne asada, and pollo. Added a side of rice and beans. Tacos were delicious and authentic. Barbacoa was my favorite read more

Kalaveras - Tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Long Beach, California

We came on a Saturday afternoon for lunch before our Long Beach ferry ride, and loved this spot! I ordered three tacos (asada, carnitas, and salmon). I was impressed by all three; my favorite being the asada, especially with the addition of the guacamole. The salmon one surprised me as well as I don't get those often! Service was great. Our waiter Juan was very attentive and came to check on us throughout the service. The decorations of the flowers made the place very aesthetic, even in the restrooms. read more

Kalaveras - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Long Beach, California

Unfortunately the service is atrocious. I do not recommend to LGBTQ nor African Americans. I'm not sure if racism or homophobia was the reason we were not acknowledged, but either way do not take the risk if you fall into these categories as well. We were seated for 15 minutes without water, without our server coming over. We went to speak with the hostess stand to politely inquire if our server could come take a drink order or at least get some waters. The server then proceeded to say she'd be right with us. Then she served water, drinks, and take orders of 4 tables of people who arrived after us. By that time it had been 25 minutes and we informed the manager and left. This is my first time ever leaving a restaurant but I have never felt so disregarded as a customer. Extremely disappointing. read more

Drinks are great! Service is awesome. Music was at the perfect noise level to have conversations with friends. We had a big party size and service was quick and friendly. They did mess up 1 drink order but were quick to correct it. Overall great experience here. Definitely would come back again read more

Kalaveras - Place ambiance - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Long Beach, California

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We swung by the Pike Outlets and saw this nice Mexican restaurant on Pine Ave in front of the Long Beach Convention center. The place was packed still at 2:45 so must be a good place to eat. We were seated immediately when we came in but really looked busy at this time. We ordered the Wet Burritos for me and my wife from a nice waitress named Linda that was eager to take our orders. Ambiance carried a Peruvian design but since Valentine's Day is fast approaching they have a welcoming backdrop of a Valentine themed wall at the entrance for you to take a picture of. The atmosphere inside are composed of locals and people visiting the outlet stores. They have a sweet person roaming around taking pictures if you liked the pictures. Our orders came in 15 minutes prepared and presented nicely! We will definitely come back for more when we are in town. Oh by the way you should also visit their bathrooms; men's has a jungle theme and the women's have a Valentine theme. read more

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Rating well because MARIO was a star! My boyfriend and I came in thinking there was a lunch menu since it is on their website. Turns out they have no more lunch menus, but Mario helped us and was able to get us chilaquiles! Thank you Mario for your kindness and patience read more

Overpriced and unprofessional setting. We didn't order any of the food although we intended to get it. We had started with some drinks but the experience with that was just unpleasant and we had decided to go ahead and leave shortly after that maybe they were short staffed or every single person in there working was having a bad day. read more

We were not aware this was a chain, but this place did not disappoint. 7 people drinks, tacos and specials $300.00. Service was friendly, gave recommendations and were patient with our group. I loved the decor, super fun. read more

Food: 5/5 Went for Taco Tuesday and really enjoyed the $1.50 per taco deal. Had the asada and lengua tacos very delicious. The tacos offered onion, cilantro, various hot sauce for sides. The chilies were hot. Also ordered civeche which was good as well. Service: 3/5 Staff was helpful and responsive. Ambiance: 4/5 The decor is nice, music was great, bar area is also well decorated. Seating was comfortable and they offered large and small tables for a couple. read more

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We went on a Saturday night (not happy hour) , we walked right in and were seated at a prime location. Upbeat, trendy and fun food/drinks joint. Surely you'll be dancing as you eat, my toddlers sure did. This place is family friendly and overall the food is a 3/5. I did not go for the drinks but I hear that's what they're known for. The ambiance has club vibes and would be a good place for a celebration or a date night. Food is tasty and would pair well with drinks. This location is walking distance from the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, shopping Outlets and the Wharf. This makes it perfectally suited for a stroll around town before or after your indulgence. Prices are reasonable and fair, service fits the establishment. read more

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Never been our first time here, wow the vibe here is so cool. Linda, our waitress was awesome very attentive, friendly and kind. Lucky for us. It was taco Tuesday and we had some tacos today with the side of ceviche. It was OK not bad. For dessert we had the flan it was yummy. Glad we stopped by and would definitely be back. read more

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Great local spot in Long Beach for food and drinks! Ambience is so cute and nice in there, very spacious! The margaritas were chefs kiss & nachos + esquites were 10/10. Service could be a little lagged when it's busy but overall a vibe inside. read more

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First time visiting Kalaveras. Had brought my niece out for Taco Tuesday. We were greeted and seated quickly upon arrival. The environment is chill and has a fun, lively vibe to it. Taco Tuesday has tacos for $1.99. You place your order then take it to the back wall where there is like a buffet table set up where you just tell them what meat you want then you go down the line and put on your own toppings and salsa. It's a pretty easy and nifty set up. We also ordered some margaritas and they did not disappoint. They did not hold back on the tequila. We also ordered a plate of rice and beans and they were just that rice and beans with okay flavor. Our server was Diana. She was great. She conversated with us, answered our questions and was overall very friendly. She shared that on Mondays there is Margarita Monday. Margaritas for $7. We would definitely try this spot again. read more

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We waited about a half hour to be seated. When we finally got in, we saw that there were plenty of empty tables. They had a sign that brunch was offered until 3:00. We were seated before 2:30, but the brunch menu wasn't given to us. A server came by and said she wasn't ours, but she took our drink orders. Another person came and brought them to us -- one at a time. After a fairly long wait in this overly noisy restaurant bar, the same server came by and took our orders after all. They did not give us any chips and salsa, like most Mexican restaurants do. When the food came, it was just meh and was expensive for what it was. I had carnitas, which came with some odd spicy sauce. Nothing else had much flavor. The tables around us had obviously had the brunch with the unlimited mimosas. Several tables of people shouting and laughing unnecessarily loudly made the whole experience rather on the unpleasant side. read more

Kalaveras - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Long Beach, California

We hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner at Kalaveras LB for approximately 30 people on a busy Friday evening. Our first contact was Daniel, he walked us through the menu options, the cost, the paperwork. He made it uncomplicated. We were able to bring balloons and decorations and even our own cupcakes for dessert. The staff was attentive, the food was good and there was more than enough food to feed all our guests. It was a great time for everyone and couldn't be happier that it turned out so well. The only complaint for me was that it was very loud but that was understandable as the place was packed with so many convention goers. read more

Kalaveras - Dining area - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came here on a Saturday's night around 11pm and they were pretty busy to our surprise. Get ready for a club threaded restaurant right in the heart of Long Beach. We came here after the aquarium night dive for some late night food and they delivered. Got the Mexican meatball soup which was ok and some beef tacos which were really good. Would come back read more

Went for dinner on a Friday night. Restaurant was busy but we were seated immediately and our server arrived shortly after we sat down. I had the Enchiladas Verdes. It was delicious. My friend had the Quesobirria Tacos, also delicious. We didn't have cocktails, so can't comment on that. Loved the atmosphere, will be back again! read more

Kalaveras - Quesobirria Taco plate. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Want Food with a Vibe You Can Trust? Come Dine at Kalaveras! I made reservations for Sunday at 3 PM to dine with my sister. Pro tip: Use OpenTable for reservations instead of Yelp, as the restaurant can't view Yelp bookings. Even though they couldn't find my reservation, the staff quickly and kindly seated us. Our server, Brenda, was an absolute treat, and the rest of the staff matched her energy. Each person who passed by was singing and smiling, creating a lively, welcoming vibe. We started with fresh guacamole served with a side of chips and chicharrón. The chicharrón was buttery, fresh, and practically melted in our mouths--absolutely divine! What makes Kalaveras stand out is how much of their food is made fresh in-house, giving everything a truly authentic and delicious taste. For the main course, I had the Enchiladas Verdes while my sister enjoyed the Carne Asada Fries. To drink, we shared a refreshing watermelon slushy margarita, made with freshly puréed watermelon. The margarita was the perfect balance of sweet and refreshing. The enchiladas were flavorful, with a rich verde sauce that paired beautifully with the beans and rice. My only small gripe was wishing the chicken had been shredded, but that didn't take away from the overall deliciousness. My sister raved about her Carne Asada Fries, which were so packed with flavor they made her want to dance. Unfortunately, we were too full to try dessert (next time, for sure!), but we did make room for a photo op. Ladies, don't miss the restroom--its flower-power décor is perfect for a top-tier selfie session! Kalaveras is a must-visit spot for great food, good vibes, and Instagram-worthy moments. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I liked this place. Hubs and I stopped by on a whim for happy hour and were so happy that we did. We ordered a couple of margaritas. I tried the salmon taco and really enjoyed it. It was our anniversary and we were going to dinner later so we didn't want to get full. Hubs liked the taquitos that he ordered as well! read more

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Christine at Kalaveras was absolutely amazing. From the moment we sat down she was sweet, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. What really stood out was how professional she stayed even while another table was being rude and harassing her. Despite that, she never let it affect the service she gave the rest of us. She kept her composure, stayed positive, and continued checking on everyone with such a good attitude. You can tell she works really hard and cares about her customers. Servers like Christine deserve so much recognition because handling situations like that with grace is not easy. Thank you for making our experience so enjoyable -- we'll definitely be back! read more

The food was amazing, but my server in particular was the best I've ever had and I've been to the several Calaveras restaurants this one in particular in Long Beach Andy is the man asked for Andy he is superb. He goes above and beyond. He's an amazing server. Kudos to Andy and the Calaveras family. read more

Service at this place is crap! Takes FOREVER to get seated, I came twice and both times everyone walks around doing nothing and not seating people. Then the waitress had an issue with how many people sat at her table, apparently not enough people for her even though it's empty at 11:20am on a Monday...not coming back read more

Wow! So I came here for their happy hour specials and I think they do the trick! The happy hour menu items are fun sized compared to the full priced entree so that is something to consider. I made a reservation for this lunch with my friends, and happy hour is only at the bar top or high tables. The food was soooo good so I'd recommend just getting the entree next time unless you only have a stomach for the mini happy hour food. You may find parking in front of kalaveras or on pine Avenue which is metered parking. read more

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