The margarita flights and aguachiles were amazing. My friend and I came to Kalaveras for a girls night out and it was perfect. Great music and vibes as well as great service. Would definitely come back! read more

Kalaveras - Margarita flight - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

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Great vibes , amazing drinks and even better service!! Def will be back . read more

Kalaveras - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

After helping our oldest daughter move into her new apartment in the Mission Grove neighborhood of Riverside, your favorite Yelp correspondent and gang were famished. Kalaveras, located three miles down Alessandro Boulevard in Moreno Valley, answered the bell! To our pleasant surprise, Kalaveras is apparently owned and operated by the same folks who operate MARIPOSAS, the stunning modernistic, butterfly-themed restaurant in Covina that has become our favorite new Mexican restaurant of late. Upon entry, you're immediately greeted by revelrous Dia De Los Muertos themed decor painted in eggplant purples and cyan turquoises. Despite it the outset of Saturday Night date night, 5pm, we were immediately seated at a corner booth and the drinks began circulating quicker than it takes a drinking game to start at a frat house! My daughter, her lovely BF Elijah and my bride of 28yrs demolished a quintet of lime margaritas, while I stuck with my obligatory Diet Coke, er, Pepsi. For food, my daughter chose a salmon salad entree, while Eli sported a two-item combo. Leti my lovely bride sampled the enchiladas verdes. As for me, once I'd intuited that the menu was strikingly similar to Mariposas, I instantly pinpointed the unctuous Quesabirrias Tacos. Pros: Outstanding Service- Our server was exemplary! Wish I'd gotten his name, but it eluded me. I hope my description does him justice so that management can suitably convey our appreciation- He was a middle aged, mustachioed Hispanic gentleman with a sleight paunch. He kept our drinks topped off, anticipated our need for extra napkins and even brought separate, wee takeout containers for my consomme and chili oil when I was unable to finish my entree at one seating. Drinks Packed a Stiff Kick- Kudos to the bartender for not skimping on the tequila! All three marg drinkers lavished the caliber of their drinks. Cons: Obligatory Gratuity?!- In nearly forty yrs of dining out, tonight's meal represents the only time I've ever been assessed an obligatory 18% gratuity fee...for a party of less than six. Mind you- I'm a gracious tipper who relishes rewarding good service...often tipping up to 25% of my bill to honor the hard work of our under-appreciated wait staff. But, while I'd expect an automatic gratuity fee to be assessed for larger groups (typically six or more) I was a little unpleasantly miffed or surprised that Kalaveras openly gashed me for the service charge even though our party was comprised of four of us. The restroom was decently clean and stocked. Our bill, for four entrees, seven alcoholic beverages, one fountain drink and taxes/gratuity, was $292.78. read more

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I'm a loyal customer who eats at the Moreno Valley location as well as the one in Rancho Cucamonga pretty often and I'm a big fan of your food and service. Unfortunately, I had a really bad experience last night at the Moreno Valley location on August 19th, that was a complete change from what I'm used to. My main problem was with the Quesa Birria Tacos I ordered, this time from the happy hour menu. I've had this dish many times and the onions have always been served separately on the side. I do NOT eat raw onions. This time, they were placed inside the tacos. When I told the waitress it was wrong, she insisted that this is how the tacos are always made, which was confusing since it contradicted from all my past visits. Beyond that, the service was just poor. Our waitress rarely checked on us, and I had to request help from other servers twice. My side dish was also forgotten until I brought it to the waitress attention. It was the last item brought to the table buy then I was ready to go. The situation got worse when the waitress said my order might not be replaced because happy hour was over, even though I ordered it while it was still going on. She suggested I might have to pay full price for a new taco order. My sister had to step in and point out that the mistake was the restaurant's, not hers. I asked to speak with a manager...I was told there wasn't one on. I was told a staff member would come and talk to me. But the waitress intercepted the person and after the waitress spoke with him, he just walked away without ever coming to our table. It felt like they didn't care about my problem. Because of all these issues and the way my complaint was handled, I didn't feel comfortable eating the tacos I ended up paying for. I'm going to dispute the charge with my credit card company. I hope you'll look into what happened so it doesn't happen to anyone else. Thank you read more

Kalaveras - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

food was amazing 10/10 amazing service, came over every once in a while to check up on us. vibe was amazing, music blasting enjoying everything. amazing!!! read more

This is like my 3rd time coming here, my favorite spot for happy hour and great mexican food! This time we sat at the bar and the service was great thx to our server Rudy! The strawberry margarita was fire and the food was amazing as always! read more

I live in LA so I'll go to the one in the Marina always a great experience but for some reason on this day at this location, very disappointing I'll stick to what I know and where I go the Marina read more

came here on a slow night with some friends. food was good but service was slow. the lady who sat us down and brought us waters & menus was very sweet but our server was a younger guy and he never bothered to come back and check on us after our food came out, only when we were already done eating, the ranch to my salad never came out with it so we sat around for 5 minutes trying to flag him down before we just had to get up and ask for it. prices were decent, but a non alcoholic drink we ordered was somehow more expensive than the alcoholic drinks we got which i thought was kinda weird.. food was good, service was meh. read more

First time here, and honestly, the place was just okay. The queso fundido had way more veggies than cheese and chorizo, which was disappointing. My ceviche plate was mediocre--the flavor was lacking, some of the shrimp pieces were tough, and it had an overwhelming amount of onion (felt like they sliced a whole one onto the plate). My buddies water had a nat too. Don't get me wrong they apologized and asked what they could do better but just a bad experience with the food. Chips and salsa were the highlight of the meal, and the service itself was good. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to expectations, so I don't think I'll be coming back. read more

Kalaveras - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

Super party like atmosphere. Fun and super loud. It's not a place to have conversations but if you want to have a wild party this is fantastic. I feel like the food is more like el Torito style. I'm more of an authentic Mexican food person. The food is good but not great to me. So for me I wouldn't go back here knowing my own unless i was invited to a party of some sort. I hit the fish tacos and they were really good. 4/5 stars The beans and rice were subpar as far as flavor goes. It almost seem massed produced. 2/5 stars The horchata is. It made from scratch and didn't taste great at all 1/5 stars The side of street corn was very expensive for the amount you receive but it tasted good. 4/5 stars. All in I'll it's a decent place to hang out with friends to celebrate and have a lively experience. I heard the drinks from the bar are pretty good but I did t try any. read more

Kalaveras - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

Absolutely great meal between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM on a Saturday Combination plate with chili on hole, chicken, enchilada, and Barbacoa taco and a dragon roll ! Greeted immediately at front door and seated promptly. The server was a pleasant and knowledgeable. It was a great greeting, service was incredibly fast and meal was delivered quickly and very hot absolutely great service. The music was Eddie reasonable level to be able to hold a conversation. It's a beautiful restaurant I would recommend to anybody. Bathrooms are kept very well. read more

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Didn't order any food.. came for the margarita flight.. the chips and salsa were just ok... chips were a bit stale and cold so I chose not to indulge. The margaritas flight was delicious... a great variety.. our bartenders were great! It was a clean restaurant and the vibes were cool. There was ample parking so all in all 5/5 read more

Kalaveras - Margarita flight - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

Service was horrible, we arrived at 5:10pm & seated in the corner where we could NOT be seen. Finally see a bus boy & ask for a waiter, 15-20 minutes go buy, NO water, NO chips, NO waiter to take our order. Before leaving I ask the female upfront for the manager, she points me to the back of restaurant, another employee points & tells me she's the manager "Annette", she's the one that blew me off. I told them we waited for 20 minutes & NO service whatsoever, left to Sonora Grill. Truly disappointed with today's service & Manager, she definitely needs more training. read more

Came here on a Saturday after a gym opening with my bestie. Had a mocktail pina colada and chicken taquitos plate with rice and beans. Food was delicious. Service was fast and not many people here since we came about 3pm after the lunch rush. Always enjoy their drinks and food. Can't go wrong with this place read more

Izamar was our waitress and she was so kind and attentive. Party of 7; and she was on top of it, making sure drinks were full and nothing was missing her recommendations were also helpful. Appreciate her kindness to the kids and my dad with the never ending questions. Enjoyed being able to watch a game and listening to great music. Will be back and hopefully can be seated in her areq again... read more

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I finally talked to my husband into checking this place out and neither of us regretted it. The food was really good. The inside is cool with lots of music that was fun. The waitress was really nice. We definitely plan on going back for happy hour read more

Consistently Kalaveras is mid at best. I honestly feel like people are fooled by the cool decor and wonderful staff. Zeroing in on the food, it's just not that good. I've been to different locations and each time I say "yeah... I've had way better, I'm not coming back here. Just not worth it." Feels like I'm eating at El Torito or something. I wish it was better food. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch three times now. Food is delicious. They had menudo, pozole, pancakes, bacon, sausage links, cereal bar for kids, waffles, beans, rice, Mexican guisados, chilaquiles station, & a variety of desserts! Bottomless mimosas included with the buffet price. Server was always on top of refilling guests. The live mariachi band playing was great! Definitely coming back. read more

I'm extremely disappointed with whomever oversees the restaurant reservations. On 3/31/2025 I booked a reservation for our dad's 75th birthday on 5/9/2025 for 15 guests for the VIP room. A day before i received a text and I confirmed that we'd be there. We arrived 30mins prior to our reservation and to our surprise we were bumped for a larger party. They sat us behind the bar, next to the restrooms with no A/C. The restaurant should have had the courtesy to call us and to explain that they "double booked" their VIP room. I understand things happen. I wouldn't have mind changing the date/time or simply canceling my reservation. Due to this experience I will no longer be a customer at this establishment. Their staff were really nice to us and did their best to compromise. I appreciate the effort. read more

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A Tale of Two Visits: Our first experience here was exceptional--service that went above and beyond, making us eager to return. Unfortunately, this visit was a stark contrast. We walked in at 9:06 PM, only to be met with a noticeably cold reception. I even asked, "Don't you close at 11 PM?" only to learn they now close at 10 PM--though this information hasn't been updated anywhere. The lack of warmth was disheartening, and our waiter's indifference throughout the meal left much to be desired. There were check-ins, yet no genuine hospitality. That said, the food was phenomenal--the saving grace of this experience. The flavors were on point, and despite the lackluster service, the quality of the meal compels me to give this place a solid 4 stars. Great food deserves recognition, but I do hope the service returns to its former excellence. This is a place where louder music is playing I am a music lover definitely enjoyed this atmosphere. Sat next to my husband so we could talk and hear one another just fine. read more

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I had an amazing time here. We had a celebration with a few Beautiful ladies from the Riverside Sister Vibe group.

I love their taste in music here! All kinds of genres playing and amazing food choices! Love when they have live music playing. Sushi is really good and the margarita flight you must try! Love that the waiters here speak very well English and Spanish. Everyone is welcomed here nicely. Coming back soon! read more

Always a positive experience at this location. Service is friendly and fast. Food is delicious and prices are fair for quality and portions brunch is my favorite. read more

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The hostess was very kind and personable, the waitress and waiters were very kind and attentive, granted on Margarita Monday this location wasn't very crowded at all. The food came out so quickly and the drinks did as well. The margaritas were MARGARITA-ing lol! 10/10. The food was good. I did notice that at this location they plate the food a bit fancier than the other location in Riverside on spruce street. Overall 8/10 would recommend read more

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‼‼Danger- Fraudulent charges on my Debit Card after dinning here‼‼‼ If this has happened to you file a police report to investigate this business! First time visiting this restaurant today around 4pm and when it came time to pay, I gave the waitress my debit card and she disappeared for an unusually long period of time. Finally another employee brings my card and asked if it belonged to me since it was left laying around somewhere unattended. My receipt had writing on it so I brought it to their attention and they down played the situation since I instantly questioned who else had my card. Shortly after I received 3 DoorDash charges on my account and it was flagged for fraud on the 4th attempt. Thankfully they were small quantities totaling a little less than $100. That tells me that it was someone that knows to charge small amounts to avoid suspicion. I would like to think they accidentally gave it to the wrong person, but you're telling me that person was coincidentally someone that likes to steal CC info and knows to make small charges? AND afterwards the random employee picked me out of the entire restaurant and to ask if the card possibly belongs to me?! Sure... maybe. This was extremely suspicious and would like to think it was pure coincidence, but there are too many red flags. I will be filling a police report first thing tomorrow morning. You might want to use cash if you dine here. read more

Came here for lunch to meet up with a good friend I hadn't seen in a long time. It was Taco Tuesday for 99 cent tacos. I ordered the asada, pollo, and barbacoa plus a side order of rice. Their chips & salsa are so addicting! We had the same waitress from my last visit so I knew we'd have excellent service. I love the decor and the big screen TVs that grace many of its walls showcasing some music videos with great beats and the customary scantily clad women. Nevertheless, the food is consistently delicious. Their raspberry tea was very refreshing. No Margarita flights during this visit. This has become a new favorite eatery. read more

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I've been to another Kalaveras location so it was cool they have one here in Moreno Valley. I have been to this location twice now. I really enjoy coming during their happy hour times (3-7pm) or margarita mondays. We haven't had too many food items but I've had the sushi roll appetizer and the carne asada fries during happy hour before as well-- I thought both were great. The ambiance is a chill vibe, the place is clean. I guess my only wish is that this place's lighting was darker or had more colored lighting like the other location I went to. The other thing that held me back from 5 stars was each time the bathroom hygiene hasn't really been on point. Will continue to return though I really enjoy my time here! read more

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I took my wife and daughter out to kalaveras, and for my first visit it was very delicious. My recommend the Kali burrito. Our waitress was IZA pronounced (eza) very great service. Great experience. Definitely recommend this restaurant read more

We probably went during a busy time but the way the brunch is set up, I dunno, makes me think about ever doing the brunch. We went to celebrate my dad's bday, the food 10/10 and the drinks besides presentation did also pass the taste test. Thinking of keeping g this place as my drink place for happy hour and such idk about the weekends especially during brunch time. Too packed and unorganized. Also given the fact I had made a reservation for my family in a hightop table and actually got sat out in a shade outside tent..... gunna try the one by our home next. read more

This place has become a staple for my friends, co-workers and I. Their service/staff is very friendly. The food and drinks are great. My favorites here are the enchiladas-both the shrimp and chicken, the pasta and the taquitos and when I have room their flan. They offer happy hour and daily specials M-Th with great deals. My friends and I have also been to their Sunday brunch which is all-you-can-eat with bottomless mimosas. The variety of food offered during brunch is amazing although the mimosas are just a tad watered down. I highly recommend checking this local favorite. Only downside is it can get noisy because they celebrate birthdays often here, but just join in on the cheering and you'll have a great time. read more

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It was just okay to me. The service is really friendly and they clearly love to celebrate birthdays here!! I think some highlights on the menu are the Margarita Flight, Lomo Saltado Steak, and the complimentary chips & salsa. The Kali Burrito was decent. They put a generous amount of shrimp and steak, but the burrito was overall reallyyyy dry. Not enough sauce and the fries were overcooked. Overall wouldn't order it again. read more

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This is our favorite local spot. Food never disappoints and it's great pricing (considering some other places with the same vibe). They have daily specials and service is great! read more

Kalaveras - Margarita Flight! - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

Tell me how a Mexican restaurant runs out of cilantro by lunch time? The waitress had a real attitude, When I asked her for the cilantro for my barbacoa plate, she said the kitchen told her that the cilantro was on the plate (2 sprigs, as a garnishment). Really? Then she told me there would be a$1.95 charge for a small dish of cilantro. Then she said the kitchen told her they ran out. LIES! When the Manager finally made it to our table, he got an earful. He told us that there is no charge for vegetables, such as cilantro, salsa, etc. He took $15 off the bill. This is why tips are based on service, not entitlement. I will NOT go back. read more

Drinks were top notch as always! Unfortunately, I couldn't say the same for the limo saltado, it wasn't consistent, this time they threw enchilada sauce on top and called it a day. read more

Kalaveras - Adobado Steak and eggs SATURDAY brunch - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

Great Saturday birthday brunch. The staff very helpful for our party of 8. Food came out hot quick and delicious. Saturdays is a special brunch menu and not brunch buffet. They do have plate and drink specials. Music and music videos playing the whole time and not too loud where we can still talk and hear. Great decorations up. We got the steak and eggs(cooked perfectly!), huevos rancheros(good but not great), and the French toast. I did try the Horchata colada and it was very good! End of meal the staff came out singing with some flan and a shot of tequila for the birthday girl. read more

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I took my family to Kalavreras to Sunday brunch on Resurrection day for the first time . Everyone had a great time . The food was exceptional. Everything was replaced before it got low but above all the customer service was outstanding !! Our server was Kayla and our party of seven never missed a beat . We never had to ask for anything because she anticipated it before we did . Keep up the great work Kayla and the staff and Kalaveras !! read more

Kalaveras - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

First time here , the atmosphere was amazing . Good music and crowd . We were there for happy hour . The happy hour menu had a good selection . The prices for happy hour were good . The portions were good also . Miguel was our server , he was amazing . Great customer service . read more

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Food was not great or memorable. Protein portion was scarce. I may try another location but this wasn't for me.

Starter made us leave the restaurant.... We enjoyed visit to Kalaveras in Temecula and were hoping for similar or better experience with this location. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case. We asked for: Coffee - ran out, Ice tea - ran out, Tamarind drink - ran out. We ordered ceviche for a starter. The starter arrived with long black hair stacked inside the food. At this point, we just informed our server about it and left. The servers were nice though. read more

Kalaveras - Ceviche Unfortunately, it was served with long hair. - Bars Near Me - Moreno Valley, California

Great service, food was good, aguachiles and queso fundido, nothing bad. BUT that queso fundido had carrots, cebollas curttidas and a jalapeno with some wannabe queso cotija. There was hardly any fundido. read more