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Came here to celebrate my birthday with a few friends and I loved it. The staff is very friendly and extra attentive. The food was amazing, i simply could not get enough. The atmosphere was cozy and beautifully designed, it really elevated the whole dinning experience. Will be coming back!! read more

Super cute spot in Culver City! Bad Bunny playing, delicious tacos, and yummy margaritas... what more can you ask for? The space is large, vibrant, and totally Instagram-worthy, perfect for birthdays, group dinners, or even a company buyout. Service was a bit wonky at first since they use team service and didn't explain it, so we were confused when multiple servers came by. But overall, such a fun vibe, plus parking right out front is a huge win! read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

While the vibe and ambiance were very very good, the food was about 3 stars. Outside of the tacos. The service was good, a couple miscommunications but I can blame that on the value of the music. The drinks were bussin fr. Me and my friends ordered multiple tacos, and nachos of different fashions, can't lie that shrimp taco was the best thing. Didn't particularly like the quesadilla, the veggies weren't like, 'cooked'. Would go back for the tacos though. read more

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Love the staff at this location I only wish they had more vegan options. But the atmosphere is fun, my husband's drink was tasty and strong, my wine was perfect and the chips, salsa and guac were fresh and delicious. Actually, our first basket of chips tasted a bit stale, which we mentioned to our server and she went back and got a fresh batch which were so light and crispy. The best service here and we'll definitely be headed back very soon. Parking was easy right in the lot read more

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Kalaveras is an awesome Hispanic food spot and we went to the one specifically in the marina. They played great music and has tons of seating and our waiter was awesome. We went on taco Tuesday because they have great deals on tacos. It's all you can eat and it's two dollars taco which is a great deal. The tacos are a great size and if you go during happy hour, you could even get discounted drinks. So I'll start with the standouts on food the Pollo taco and the El Pastore were the two standouts. The juice, the flavor, the tenderness the consistency of the pastor made it my favorite. It was so delicious and so fresh highly enjoyed highly recommend and the Pollo the chicken was nice juicy fresh And had great texture. Very enjoyable was surprised that I liked it more than the Carne Asada. The Carne Asada was good, but I'm a big ass guy so my expectations when it comes to are really high, but it was good juicy tender. It did feel like it was missing something I couldn't tell you what it was, but it definitely felt like it was missing a tad bit of something. The Carnitas was delicious. I enjoyed it a lot. This is always a safe choice to go with because it's very easy to do this and it was good consistent. Nice texture a good flavor. It just wasn't a stand out. I still recommend trying. Maybe you'll have a different opinion, but it was good. And the margarita was delicious as well. I got the mango and Chamoy margarita.Ask for a side of the liquid one not the powder it's homemade in house is what the waiter told me and it is delicious. It's addicting and you can eat a cup of it all by itself, no drink necessary. Overall, a great experience. I will be the group of Friend) and I will definitely be back for another talk Tuesday. read more

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This place is a gem! I would highly recommend it for any delicious Mexican food, family celebration, and anyone looking for wonderful service and amazing food! read more

Kalaveras - Pic with the amazing Kalavera staff, my mom and brother after a wonderful birthday brunch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

Came here to celebrate a birthday for an early weekend dinner. Didn't know what to expect but left satisfied. Once you walk in you're greeted by a lovely flower ceiling and a flowed up wings panel that's fun to take pics in front of. We had reservations so we were seated right away in a preferred booth area where a pretty flowered wall invited us to stay awhile. Nice vibes overall inside. We shared the guac and aguachiles app with plenty o' chips. Nothing super special about the chips per se but the apps were delish. Drinks are so so all around. In general we all agreed that they were all short on the alcohol part. Everyone loved their entrees. Pics taken of the quesobirria tacos were served up with a tiny cup of the leftover delish braised beef sauce to pour into if ya needed more. Loved that option!! Would get this again!!Friend liked her carnitas and braised beef tacos that you can mix and match with other meats and have them with flour tortilla vs the corn. Friends who had the salmon, burrito and molcajate entrees said they would get it again, especially the molcajate dish that hit the right spot she said. Craving satisfied! Birthdays are cranked up a notch with the right amount of "flair"! Ice cream with strawberry sauce was yummmm. Overall will be back. Maybe the next time for brunch or happy hour!! There are TVs but not a place to come to catch a game probably. Great spaces to reserve for a little special party it looks like. There was an engagement or wedding party that wrapped up when we got there. Or, if you're wanting to just grab a casual bite, the big bar seems to have a lot of seating to grub at. Since it's in a shopping center, plenty of parking that's free. In LA, that's a must know. Wait staff and host were pretty nice overall and checked on us often enough. Place gets super busy so not sure how it is when you're here when it's packed. Recommend for a casual but yummy experience!! read more

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Eh , it's ok Overhyped, not authentic Mexican food, just a place to gather for drinks IMO. We came as a party of 10 on a Sunday afternoon and were seated right away but didn't get service for a while, The employee was dusting the ceiling lights while people were eating right under them which was really unusual and made for a dusty meal ( an observation, not under our table but on the other side of the restaurant) Service was slow, prices were high. I got the birria quesadillas, they tasted fine but nothing I would crave again. read more

Lorena was a wonderful waitress, she made my Dad's birthday so fun! Great Happy Hour food & delicious Margarita Slushies! The Mango Chamoy is a MUST try, it's delicious! Love the flower ceiling when you walk in & don't forget to get a picture with the Kalaveras Angel Wings read more

Kalaveras - Mango Champurrado Margarita Slushie! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

The food came in 10minutes after I ordered. Ian had a good memory and I got napkins right away. The ambiance was good even for kids my granddaughter loves the music. And im celebrating my daughter and myself Birthday. We were seated in 10 minutes on a Saturday. I recommend this place.Ian was our server read more

Kalaveras - Chicken Enchaladas & Chicken taco with rice & Beans - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

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We went for a friends birthday brunch. It seems like this is a very popular place for such things. They have a full buffet with Mexican and traditional serving omelettes, waffles, Chilaquiles, etc. The bottomless mimosas are $20 and they keep em flowing! The servers were very nice, and the cooks in the buffet too! The interior is casual and loud. The bathrooms are nice. read more

I'm actually disturbed by how delicious the tacos Gobernador were! The crazy part is I removed the cheese and the chipotle sauce, yet they were immaculate...it's puzzling honestly. These weren't on the happy hour or taco Tuesday menu, but I will be back (despite it being twenty two dollars for three tacos...well worth it) I also ordered one salmon taco, which was okay. I was so happy with the shrimp tacos that I honestly didn't pay any attention to the salmon one, so it's probably not a fair assessment. The vibe inside feels very much like a Mexican arcade--lots of colors, lights and excitement. The service was great as well, and the waitress kept checking on us, even after we finished our food and stayed for hours talking lol read more

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The food & Service here is EXCELLENT!! My server Amapola, Juanito, Lorena & the Manager Mario were Awesome!! The energy with my experience here at this location was Exceptionally Wonderful. They have so many special promotions every day of the week & they even have Sunday Brunch from 9am til 2pm. Also on Friday nights they have a DJ with featured live performances. Come check this location out. You'll Thank me later read more

Chain restaurant with a kitschy Mexican flair. The dining room is dark large and open that is split in two by the central bar area. Lot's of neon, and bright decor surrounding the darkness of the space. We came in for the Taco Tuesday lunch. It's a great deal, and at this particular location, you tell the server that you want the Taco Tuesday deal, and they will give you 'coupons' that you take over to the taco bar. I think the barbacoa was the best of the three protein choices. Overall, for me the lunch deal was the best part of the dining experience. read more

Came here for a social mixer and Kalaveras did not disappoint! The floral wall setups are IG gold, the food and drinks hit the spot, and the staff made hosting a big group easy by letting everyone pay separately. That's a major win! Whether you go for tacos or photo ops, this spot brings the vibe and the flavor. See you next time! read more

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Came by for drinks while waiting for our movie to start in about hour plus we were able to see the Dodgers game. Carlos was our server he was awesome very personable and was so cool. The location was nice huge for parties. Definitely will return for Sunday brunch. Drinks margaritas $26. read more

Kalaveras - Margaritas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

Great service and good food. Absolutely loved the Tamarindo margarita! Nice ambiance and they also have a private section for private events. It's a full bar with plenty of options. Plenty of free parking in the parking lot. The food was good as well (highly recommend the potatoe tacos). Everyone loved their meal. read more

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Has a private party here and everyone was great to work with. Food was great and the service was even better! Thank you everyone for hosting us! read more

I cannot believe I've driven past this place so many times over the years and just now trying it. The food was good, the happy hour is WORTH IT. My waitress was a little slow but that strong Adios I consumed bought her some time and my patience. There is so much space, tons of sitting and parking. YES YES YES. Give this place a try. Don't order the cheesecake. It's gross. It tastes spoiled read more

Kalaveras - The bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

This is a great place to go for happy hour. Eight dollar margaritas! Super amount of flavors and it's not blended! I had the guava and my friend had the pineapple. The guava came with a Chamoy rim and the pineapple with pineapple. we like them so much we had seconds. For snacks, the starting chips and salsa were delicious. Especially we like that the salsa was puréed but not too much, there were a lot of chunks, and it had just the right amount of not much heat. Then we had the queso fundido, which came with chorizo and mushrooms and was absolutely fantastic. We also shared the three taco plate with shredded beef and birria dipping sauce. The price was quite reasonable on these items, too. The Service was very helpful, warm and friendly, and the place looked absolutely beautiful. It was our first time but we're looking forward to going back again soon and making this a regular happy hour stop . read more

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I've been to multiple Kalaveras locations and have always had great experiences. Yesterday, I had a bad experience. Me and my group decided to come here last minute as we were on the waitlist for another restaurant but ended up changing our minds. Once we got here, we were seated immediately and got chips right away. They did let us know last call was coming soon, I want to say they said 9:20pm but I wasn't sure. Anyway, we sat down and were pressured to order despite it still being around 8:40-9pm. Our server came by 3x within 7 minutes to ask if we were ready. Once we finally ordered, she didn't really come back. We got our food after a bit of a wait, which was fine. Once we got our food, our server checked in one us 1x. She never came back to inform us of last call or anything. Neither did anyone else. At one point, I started raising my hand and no one saw and if they saw, they ignored. After about 5 minutes, I put my hand down. I later raised it again, still no one. We gave up on trying to order again. It took forever for our server to come back too to check in or see if we needed the check or boxes. Of course once we told her we needed the check, she was fast. Overall, I won't come back to this location. Sure the food is good, but the service was terrible. Super inattentive. read more

Kalaveras - Lomo Saltado, enchiladas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

The service from the manager while seated at the bar was more than lacking (all the while hearing how they overcharged customers - the attitude was very unbecoming) The food was ok; we got wings and chicken taquitos. Chips and salsa were... bland. Nothing amazing but it wasn't bad. The bartender who eventually took over for the manager was great - kind, receptive and actually asked if we wanted food or refills. They were closed for a remodel and it's very much a sports bar with a lot of large screen TVs. Overall... kind of eh read more

Food was expensive. Not that good. With 6 ladies sitting down to eat and two were seniors after leaving a play we wanted a bite to eat before headed back to the IE. Very SLOW SERVICE. Rude waitress , and this was in December, we had to ask twice to either sit us somewhere else or turn the air off. I don't know how people can mess up on a street taco. But they managed to do that. All ladies left half of the food on the plate. And the old lady gang was not happy read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

Came here for happy hour . I love the decor and music . Drinks were delicious but could have used an extra shot or two , I could not taste any alcohol . I did the taco Tuesday special $1 tacos . You pre-order than once your given a receipt you go to the buffet line and get your tacos . - you have a choice of Al pastor , carnitas , carna asada , chicken , barbacoa, and potato. Service was decent . Bathrooms were clean only thing I didn't care for was they started cleaning the vents over the buffet which I thought was strange and unsanitary! Lots of great pic opportunities! It does get loud and stays busy so get there early or you might be waiting for a table for awhile or you will stand around . Large parking lot . Fun place !!! read more

Kalaveras - Taco Tuesday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

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These tiny tacos have a magnitude of flavor! Taco Tuesday is something to taco bout. $1.49 each. Best of all, they have so many absolutely delicious meats and salsas to share atop their delicate and scrumptious tortillas! I recommend their carnitas, lengua, and barbacoa. The asada left something to be desired. The habanero salsa is perfect if you have a spicy tongue, but they do offer others if you're not a fan (or would need a fan, because it is genuinely hot). A bit strange that the lighting is purple. It makes the food look unappealing, yet the dishes were very much a-peel-ing, like their fresh lemon slices. Overly sweetened flight of margaritas. Flavors were great though - guava, cucumber, hibiscus, etc. Just too sweet to drink, but on that note, the staff were just as sweet! See you next Tuesday - and not in the rude sense of that saying! read more

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Dang for real $1.50 tacos? Bro. In LA. It's true it's true. It's like a taco buffet where you order how many you want and then you add toppings. I got the basics, asada, barbacoa, chicken, and carnitas. Awesome. They're small so you can try all of them there's eight flavors I think. Two vegan blech. But a nice way to celebrate by myself since I happened to have two huge interviews today. Chips and salsa were alright but those tacos. They fry the tortilla too. This place is both popular and authentic which is rare. Good service and prompt seating. Don't be intimidated by the wait time it's probably not that long. I used to be a hostess and it's better to err on too long of an estimate but I got seated in like 10-15min. read more

Kalaveras - Tacos menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

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The $28 steak was great and the wet burrito as well. Also the sudden birthday singing by waiters was awesome!!

We went for lunch and it was a light crowd with average service. The cocktail seemed to be missing the liquor and the food was just okay. I prefer Sharkey's down the way for freshness, flavor and variety. read more

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I've patronized several different Kalaveras. Five to be exact. I've only been to them for their taco Tuesday. The one in Rancho Cucamonga has the best layout and tastiest food. The presentation at this location looks nice, and they have a variety of salsas and toppings. I found the meats to be flavorless, and it would've been great if there was a little more seasoning. The asada had too much fat. My friend and I picked over it. I've seen other locations have cotija cheese, marinated cucumbers, and chicharron. The waitress was very nice and attentive. I just wasn't impressed with the food. read more

Service was slow. The only appealing dish for breakfast was the kids breakfast with pancakes and bacon. We were told we had to be 12 years old to order the kids breakfast. Unless you're looking for Mexican breakfast, this is not the place for Pancakes, waffles, eggs. I ended up ordering a breakfast burrito with bacon. It was filled with potatoes and bits of bacon. It comes with a spicy habanero sauce, which I don't do spicy so it was dry and bland. It's very dark inside even in the daytime and the music is blasting. We ordered coffee and we told there is no hot coffee and it would take about 20 minutes to make. By that time we would've been finished with our food. Won't be back. read more

Kalaveras is such a gem! The moment you walk in, the fun, lively environment sets the tone for a great time. The décor is colorful and playful, and the energy in the restaurant just makes you feel happy to be there. The staff is incredibly kind and attentive. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, patient, and genuinely seemed to care that guests were enjoying themselves. I really appreciated the constant check-ins--never in an overbearing way, just the perfect balance to make sure we had everything we needed. And the food... absolutely delicious! Every dish was full of flavor and came out beautifully presented. You can tell they put a lot of love into what they serve. Overall, Kalaveras delivered on all fronts--fun vibes, great service, and amazing food. Can't wait to go back! read more

I went to Kalaveras for the first time and the food was excellent. My waiter was Juanito and he was very attentive. The food was good and fresh. The atmosphere was good and nice music. The guacamole was amazing. Thanks for a great experience fir the first time. I will be back. Oh, the Kadillac Margarita was relaxing if you know what I mean. read more

I was on my way to get gas & I saw the sign for taco Tuesday, and thought why not. Great price on street tacos! I got pollo & papas tacos with a Modelo. Service is simple. I ate at the bar. Niko at the bar was chill. This is great spot to bring friends, catch up on life and enjoy some tacos. read more

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Wow this place was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was incredible, service was great and the food.... The food was some of the best Mexican I've had. This is most def my new favorite Mexican spot now. If you plan on going, don't hesitate. Just GO !!! You really won't be disappointed at all. read more

Kalaveras - This is their Dragon Roll. So good and so filling. Made with shrimps. So delicious. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

The Enchiladas De Mole were too peppery for me to eat. My husband ate them. I took his Lomo Saltado, a dish that was half onions. The few small pieces of chicken were overcooked, dry and tasteless; the small pieces of fried sweet potato were soggy. The dish was edible--just barely. The same overcooked chicken morsels were in the enchiladas. At prime dining hour on a Thursday evening, only the booths around the periphery of the room contained diners; the tables with chairs with no back support were empty. I rate the overall experience an F. read more

Everything was great the only thing was that they tried to charge me $20 for my 2 year old. He can't even eat a full plate. But otherwise everything was good. read more

3rd Star for the SERVICE- Here is my story. I've watched establishments come and go in the space now occupied by Kalaveras in the MdR. The space is large. The decor while "neon" bright in certain areas seem rather dim. But, there is light enough to see the menu and food. The menu is your "A" typical Mex-Tex list as with the mocktails and the cocktails. I ordered their lunch special which was some type of burrito which had french fries wrapped in it with the carne asada. Well, the carne asada tasted good but I should have studied the menu more carefully as I could have done without the fries. Oh well... Live, eat and learn! We ordered the guacamole and chips and YUP. I LOVED the guacamole which by the way is made FRESH on order. They have weekend brunch. They have Taco Tuesday, They have Thirsty Thursday so if you're going to stop in, check their website for anything they may have going. Might go back as I'm usually in the MdR area before or after I arrive at LAX. read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Marina del Rey, California

I dunno, this company and I do not get along. A few bad experiences from their prior location on Wilshire in Santa Monica. Lasted maybe a year going across the street from El Chollo, what were they thinking...so MDR location, tried a few months ago, Sunday afternoon, kids sports teams after their game. The place was a zoo, kids running around , we left. Only to come back last week, slow to bad service. They sat us down and seemed to forget us until we called someone over. No conversation "you ready to order". We ordered, came quickly, we had to ask for water and then napkins, each time flagging someone down like we didn't have a regular person assigned to us. We are done with this chain... bring back Jerry's Deli read more

I've been to Kalaveras twice lately and what I've been going for is the tacos which are quite tasty. The best part is when they have the tacos being cooked. You can do your own toppings which include avocado sauce. A couple sauces pickledonions and coleslaw. I'm not sure if they have this other days but I've always came on Tuesdays . My favorite are the Carnitas tacos. I wasn't as thrilled with the meat for the Carne Asada because it had gristle in it. Bottom line is I'll be back. read more