Kalaveras is my friend's birthday go-to spot because they always deliver on reasonable prices, delicious food, and exceptional service. They went all out for her birthday and they also worked with us to make sure that her birthday cake was brought out during the happy birthday song! Our server cracked jokes the entire night and made sure we got sauces and water whenever we needed. As for the food, we started with the Kala Sampler, which has asada nacho bites, chicken buffalo wings, potato and chicken tinga, and taquito dorados. The Kala Sampler is good for four people so order accordingly if you have a bigger party. My hubby and I shared the parillada, which had multiple meats that can be put into either a corn or flour tortilla along with rice and beans. For meat, we had marinated steak, chicken breast, seasoned shrimp, cactus, and chorizo. My favorite was the seasoned shrimp. The steak felt dry to me but everything was still good and flavorful with the molcajete salsa, which tasted like sweet tomato. We were not able to finish and had to take most of this home because the portions are just that generous! All this for the price of $55 for the parillada. They also offer this service where they take a complimentary group photo and they print other individual and couple photos for sale. I never understood the business model of these services but at least you get a complimentary photo with the Kalaveras logo! read more

Kalaveras - Parillada - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

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Waitress never came back to re fill my drinks Had to get up and go to the bar for a re fill Service is very slow !! Don't bother save your money !!!! read more

Brunch: ⁃ shrimp enchiladas- 10/10 must try ⁃ Chilaquiles - eggs over easy salsa verde 10/10 ⁃ Crepe (customizable so 10/10) ⁃ Flan cheesecake 10/10 Drinks: ⁃ champagne by the bottle portion size: It's buffet style so portion size is what ever you like service: Louie our server was amazing! Thanks for matching our vibe. Ambiance: great for any group. Indoors tables with booth and they have good vibes flowing with fun music. Parking: Street parking Payment: apple pay and card are both options. not sure about cash read more

This was awesome! The food was great and inexpensive. The service was quick and on top of the service. We were being checked on and didn't need a single thing! There's screens everywhere to watch the football game. It was really fun to be with a group of friends or family. I definitely enjoyed it here. Food was warm and flavorful. read more

Kalaveras - Quesa Birria Tacos Enchiladas de Camaron - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

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Came into town and came back to this place. Food here is very good and delicious. And they have a good price for lunch and drinks and food here for lunch is a good portion. Service here is good, I told the waitress and the manager I came here for the drink but, for some reason it didn't taste the same as 9 months ago when I came into town and compare to my first visit, and they wanted to remake the drinks for me but I had to leave. But next time I will still come back because the food, service and it was a pleasant visit for us to come back here. Ambience here wasn't crowded when we came around 1:00pm overall I recommended everyone come here and try their food if you haven't been here. read more

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This was my first time visiting Kalaveras in Montebello, and we went for lunch to celebrate Karla's birthday. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed perfect for a weekday lunch outing. I ordered four tacos: pastor, carne asada, barbacoa, and chicken. My favorite was definitely the pastor full of flavor and really well prepared. The barbacoa was good but could have had a little more seasoning. I had the green salsa, which was mildly spicy and just right for me. For my drink, I ordered the berry mocktail. It was a bit sweet at first, but once I added some water, it tasted perfect and very refreshing. Some of the girls ordered the same tacos I did, while others tried the tacos de papa, and everyone seemed to enjoy their food. We celebrated Karla's birthday during lunch, and she ordered a flan for dessert. We sang happy birthday, which made the moment feel extra special. The service was great friendly, attentive, and never rushed. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a calm, pleasant vibe for a Tuesday afternoon. Another highlight was Taco Tuesday tacos were only $1.99, which made the experience even better. Overall, it was a really nice lunch, and I would definitely come back again. read more

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The service was great. Went in for a quick bite. Second time at this location. They actually have a really good brunch. I would recommend the Sunday brunch with family. A lot more selections of food. On the weekday time, the food is okay, somewhat americanized. It's not your homemade style food. To me, this place is a good place to come for drinks, and the ambience. I'm always a fan of ceviche and chicken Enchiladas. It's been a while since I've gone back but I would go back if is someone else wanted to stop in and eat there. read more

Ambience is quite noisy on the inside but there's plenty of seating both inside and outside! Service was lovely as we received our food rather quickly and were regularly checked up on. Food was delicious! I really enjoyed the enchiladas the most and have previously enjoyed their birria tacos read more

Kalaveras - Enchiladas Verdes - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

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Came in in a Tuesday during happy hour and the restaurant was fairly empty. The tacos were small but pretty good. I ordered the slushy lime margarita and it wasn't much of a slushy, but it still hit! Great vibe and very attentive server. read more

Kalaveras - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

I live right next to a Kalaveras but I've never noticed it. I also never noticed how many Kalaveras locations there were around the area. We were on our first date at a coffee shop nearby and I had brought up how hungry I was and she recommended we try this place out because we were both craving Mexican food. She recommended the Enchiladas Verde so that's what I ordered. It was delicious and that sauce was amazing! I highly recommend it to all you enchilada enthusiasts. Chips and salsa were also served with our meal which is always a nice touch. I don't remember our server's name but she was checked up on us very frequently and was just great overall. I will definitely be back in the near future and will try their drinks as well! read more

Service is ok. Taco Tuesday is their bast promo going. I think if it wasn't for their taco Tuesday they would close. Ambiance is too loud for me and the employees seem to talk to much too each other. If you have time to lean you have time to clean. Place could use a deep cleaning. read more

My family had a sunday brunch place nearby that we would go to but unfortunately it closed. So now we need a new place. We had never been to this location so we decided to give it try. I'm very happy we did. The atmosphere is great, the service is fantastic (our server was always coming back to check on us), and most importantly they have very nice brunch spread that offers everything from menudo, to tacos, pasta, omelettes, and even pan dulce. And it was all really good. On the Sunday we were there it was actually pretty empty, but it just happened to be Superbowl Sunday so I'm thinking that was probably the reason why. I would imagine that most Sundays it's probably pretty crowded, but we certainly didn't mind that it wasn't packed. The only thing that I'm sure about is: do they offer unlimited champagne? We didn't ask for mimosas/champagne so not sure if its bottomless? Nevertheless, for the setting, service, food, and price it was all very much worth it. We will certainly be returning. read more

Best deal in town is Taco Tuesday. Granted, many restaurants offer a special on Tuesday. I've tried different places and Kalaveras truly is the best in price and taste. There are 6 proteins to choose from, plus unlimited toppings. Each taco was $1.49 x 3 = $4.47. On my photos you can see the variety of grilled veggies and freshly made salsas. Add a beverage, tax and tip and your dinner is under $10.00. I must also mention the fantastic brunch on Sunday, $39.99 for adults (kids price is $19). The food is set up buffet style, with multiple food stations, seafood, pancakes, made to order omelets, and is AYCE (all you can eat). It's an impressive spread, there is something for all tastes and/or dietary preferences. It's a lively place with a DJ indoors and disco lights, seems like a party going on. There is a spacious patio with lots of tables, the music is at a lower volume, easier to have a little conversation. Bring the family and don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary sent ya! read more

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Free parking on the lot in the back. Came during Taco Tuesday. The tacos were $1.99 each. My favorite was the lengua. The others were good but either too salty or too sweet. You can get a plate of rice and beans for $5. The music was way too loud to have a conversation. We had to yell at each other to hear 50%. The waitresses don't even talk anymore, guess they learned to read lips. Great place to hang out. Not the place to talk. read more

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Another restaurant that it's all about the drinks, the food is mediocre and a copy of a lot of different places with out the magic touch that of sazón Service is a bar service not the greatest l, the ambience it's great to go and get drunk with friends read more

If you're looking for a party place, Kalaveras is it! Loud music, colorful decor, fun birthday celebrations (think smaller scale Vegas style..yes there is a marqee and bottle service is a paid option). Great for groups. Great Happy Hour (no complimentary chips and salsa during happy hour though). Service is usually friendly. One of my best friends is a regular so she knows the staff and is welcomed with open arms. I've been to this Silverlake location a handful of times. I don't have a favorite meal item. Yet. I am working on it though. Free parking lot available across the street plus whatever street parking might be available. read more

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It's a nice place to hold a big group party, we celebrated Christmas party at work on this location and reservation was easy, we got the whole outside patio with heaters to keep us warm. Staff were attentive to our drinks order as well. Food was buffet style and not sure if they were just bad choices by our boss but food was very very underwhelming in taste, it wasn't enjoyable to eat. What was ordered are enchilada verde and de Cameron, Carne Asada and Chicken Fajitas. But with a wide variety of their drinks selection from wine to cocktails to liquor is insane and all were made so good! read more

Waited in the front to be seated for a long time no one ever came wasn't even busy. I just left

Kalaveras of Montebello was my go spot for any occasion I was such a loyal customer that we even had our wedding there unfortunately they have change GM and the restaurant has gone down last night my husband and I went for dinner around 8pm on a Friday but to our surprise the place was dead we order and after the appetizer we decided to cancel our dinner order and leave we end at La Barca in Downey. Last night was my last time at kalaveras we were very disappointed read more

Kalaveras - From all the Kalaveras locations Montebello is the best, great service from the best waiter Alberto and Manager Edgar - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

A must-visit for authentic Mexican food! The drinks are refreshing, the guacamole is fresh and creamy, and the ceviche is perfectly balanced. The lomo plate is a hearty, flavorful meal. Good tacos to try. Highly recommend! Great vibe for celebrating special moments, like a mom's birthday! The staff provide excellent service, and the atmosphere is perfect for family gatherings. read more

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This place was such a vibe. They have great drinks, great service, and a fun lively ambiance. Food: 5/5 We got the nachos and that was so delicious. They have a delicious spicy cheese sauce and a ton of pickled veggies on top of their crispy chips. I would definitely recommend it! Drinks: 5/5 We got their margarita flights and it came out with a fire (seen in the picture). Their margaritas were pretty strong but tasted great. Service: 5/5 Their service was friendly from the second we walked in we felt the hospitality. We got seated quickly and they brought out chips and salsa before we even ordered. Ambiance: 5/5 There were a bunch of birthdays the night we went and it was lit. Tons of cute alcohol, live music, and vendors that come around selling flowers or getting you to take pictures. It was lively and friendly and I would definitely come here with friends or a large party. I also would love to check out their happy hours and get more of their large pitchers drinks. read more

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Came here to celebrate my besties bday the first time they did a free shot and sang to her! It was amazing she loved it so much. Food was good specially the taquitos. The reason I took away one star is because the second time I came with friends again the server was not on their A game. Waited a while to order. And we had to keep waiving him down and even had to get up and ask for our check. Overall it's a fun place at night with a DJ. Warning crowd is very loud. Might come back for the taquitos. read more

Kalaveras - Taquitos Dorados Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

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We stop by to check out the Dodgers game over drinks. This location is cozy and the staff was very friendly we got a booth by the TV. The drinks were on point to the point I got buzz which the person who fixed our drinks have a heavy hand . Overall definitely was worth the visit and will stop by again for Friday & Saturday dj and dancing. read more

Kalaveras - Mojito & Pina with chile well drink - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

This place on weekends is packed. They have mariachis full buffet and great fresh tortillas. We've been there for fundraisers for school, birthdays, girls night out and after mass. Clean restroom that makes you want to take a picture. For game nights you'll have fun with All the tv's. Plenty of working in the back and some on the sides. read more

Recently came back to Kalaveras after work. With a party of 6, we didn't have any issues with seating. There were both indoor and outdoor options available. My party decided to sit outside. Despite sitting outside, our server was very attentive and frequently checked in with us. For parking, there is a shared parking lot. There was still plenty of parking, even at around 6:00 pm. We did go on a Tuesday, so I decided to go for some tacos for the Tuesday deal. This was a great, since a single taco was $1.49. The taco stand inside was definitely a popular option, since there was a brief wait. I also got the loaded nachos with chicken and that was fire as well! read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

Ambiance: Lots of wall decor and tvs in the bar area. I found it to be a bit dark personally.... think casino. Service: I went during happy hour right after work, and it seems to be really popular, so the place was pretty chaotic. (Wasn't a bad thing, just lots of people having a good time) I got everything I ordered fast and correct. I never had to wait long or ask multiple times. They were all very nice. Food: I really went for the cocktails, ended up trying 3, and enjoyed every single one. I also got the birria tacos, which were delicious and hot. I'd definitely be back! read more

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I would never come here again, this place has horrible service, workers are lazy, me and family waited 15 minutes to get served, place wasn't even packed, the manager sitting at the bar after we asked 3 times for a menu, the other server wasn't even being a server js standing in the kitchen most of the time I noticed when I past by the window seeing him eating chips that they serve the customers. Very nice people, but they lack service. The food we ordered the Ceviche de Cameron was under cooked I had to use lemons to cook the shrimp myself, the tacos were good, but eating the ceviche felt like they threw really raw uncooked shrimp. Not only that we got over charged, I would never come to this location again. read more

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My husband and I were there for Tuesday tacos which we have done every Tuesday. We enjoyed the cucumbers, salsas,the cabbage that came with the order however we were told that these amenities were no longer offered. We decided to go elsewhere. The tacos only come with onion and cilantro. Very disappointed read more

Food is mediocre, service is horrible Manager seems to tend to his regulars only. It takes for ever, the music is horrible and way too loud. The place is out dated. I try to give the benefit of a doubt so I Gave this place two tries. I'm done. read more

Love this location! My top favorite of all the spots I've visited so far. Food was delicious and drinks were well made. The space is well decorated and enjoyable. No one has to be shouting over loud music to be heard. Food came out quick as well. Will definitely be coming back here again with my family. read more

This has been a frequent stop for business meals when my boss comes to town. They have a friendly and attentive staff that also have good recommendations. The ambiance is very floral and día de los muertos vibes with ample space for parties as they can host your group indoors or outdoors on their patio area which has roof coverage (yay because the sun hurts these days ouch!) Food is great. I had the Tacos Gobernador this time around base off a recommendation last visit and it was a good choice! Very juicy, flavorful and slight crunch because the tacos are fried in oil. It's a nice flavor combo of spice from the chipotle crema, pickled carrot and radish and cabbage for some crunch. It also has sizable shrimp and avocado slices. These are very filling for the average eater and can even be split between 3 people if you want to try other taco offerings. Put this on your places to try but be prepared for the price tag as this one is definitely not cheap. read more

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The food was so delicious at this Kalaveras. The host and waiter that served us was very accommodating and tended to our table often to make sure we were doing good. It a large restaurant but yet cozy at the same time. The drinks here are super delicious! The Cadillac Margarita was one of the best I've ever had! And I know my Cadillacs read more

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The environment very welcoming. As soon I as I set down the bartender was very polite & professional. The service was amazing, the food was great and drinks were at a great price. Definitely will go again on a afternoon. read more

Came here to try their Taco Tuesday (99 cent per taco) and called ahead to see if they offer their normal vege options. The person said yes...but on the day of they didn't. They have hot plates with preset proteins already and the only vege one was a mashed potato with chilie. It was still tasty though and the waiter was nice. For Taco Tuesday you order your tacos with a waiter and get a ticket to bring to the taco station. Then they will gather the tacos ask what proteins and plate those for you. They have a small table area with the condiments like cilantro, onion, pickled carrots, radish, cucumber, and different salsas too to add your own finishes. Yum! read more

Kalaveras - Mushroom tacos - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

The food was really good, I enjoyed the wet burrito with a Space IPA, and the salsa for the chips was delicious. Parking was also great, with plenty of space. However, that's where the positives end. The service was terrible. We came on a saturday night at 10 p.m., and the place was nearly empty, with maybe five other parties there. Still, the wait was ridiculously long for no reason. When we did get help, the staff was either rude or forgetful. I asked for napkins and didn't get them until I had to go up and grab them myself. Our entire dinner took about two hours, and half of that was spent waiting. The delay seemed to be because the staff was more focused on making TikTok videos (see photos). It's a shame, because the food was great, but the service was inexcusable, especially on such a slow night. read more

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I use to go often to Kalaveras in Montebello for Taco Tuesdays, but they did away with the taco bar. Now you have to order your tacos from the waitress and they just bring you a small cup of onions and cilantro, the salsa has changed, no more pickled red onion, no choices like when they had the tacos bar. The price went up, and the service went down. I get they are trying to cut back to make more profit, but what about the customer experience? I'm very disappointed, and won't be going back anymore. read more

The only person getting 5 stars is our server. I was not able to get her name but she was wonderful! Other than that, this place is not family friendly. Feels like they're trying to be a club with how loud the music is - at least on a Sunday. As if the music wasn't bad enough, they have the music videos with girls half naked shaking their butts playing in a huge projector... all this while little kids are eating there including my children. As a mom I don't want my 3 year old looking at that while he's having lunch. The place is just extremely loud, hard to talk and have a relaxing meal with your family. I guess if you're a group of all adults and you like that kind of ambiance then this is your place. Not for me or for families with little kids in my opinion. Food was good so that gets another star. Other than that I will not be coming back. read more

Came here during a slow time in the week for happy hour. We were able to get seated immediately but unfortunately that is where the good service ended. I understand giving people time to look over the menu to be able to decide what they'd like but we waited about 20 mins to get any time of service. We tried multiple times to get the attention of waiters but they just scurried past us until finally we were able to get the attention of one. Yajahira ended up being our server and she was the only saving grace! She was apologetic but very friendly. She immediately got our drinks and brought us water. So glad we had her as a server. Now the food was subpar. We got the happy hour quesabirria tacos and loaded asada fries. The tacos had good flavor and come with 4 so easy to share with my friend. Now the loaded asada fries were loaded with a whole lot of nothing. I understand they are happy hour fries so they won't be loaded to the max but these barely had any asada on it and just looked below subpar and shouldn't be served to a customer. read more

Maybe I'm not at a party stage but this place is too loud and the food needs to improve.

The food is just seriously disappointing. You're better off going to Ordoniz a few doors down. I came to party with a buffet there, and the food was bland. The meats were chicken and asada. It's like it was the lowest quality they could find. The best thing was the cheese enchiladas which was being generous. This place is a trendy popup restaurant which no substance. Just loud music, and crazy lighting, and mediocre food. It's a shame that they run a bar right across from the Catholic Church. Skip this place altogether. read more