Honestly, this place is sooo good I came about a month ago for a friend's birthday, and everything--the vibe, the food, the whole experience--was amazing. It was so good that for my mom's birthday and mine, we decided to come back again From the moment you walk in, everyone is super friendly, and the food is just delicious. Definitely a spot I'd keep coming back to read more

I don't really know where to begin.... Me and my girls came here on a Friday for happy hour. We were first sat somewhere kinda cold, so we moved. We got a server, her name was Karen...she def lived up to the name. She had an attitude, was kinda rude, and made the vibes no longer fun. My friends got the taquitos and the quesa birria....they said it lacked flavor and wasn't that good. Unfortunately, we were hoping it was an amazing time but turned into a HUGE let down. Will not be back. read more

Came in during the week for lunch for the first time. Plenty of parking and no wait to be seated. They have big areas for seating, gathering and even have live mariachi or banda playing certain days/nights. upon entering, it's welcoming. Chips and salsa brought out Happy hour 3-7 daily Ordered $8 4 tacos de Birria $8 2 taquitos de pollo $22 Lomo Saltado de asada $19 Burrito de asada Mojado $3.50 soft drink Service was quick and food was delicious. read more

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Food: always delicious. Come hungry though because it is super filling! Ambiance: very clean and lights aren't harsh or anything Service: Shoutout Nathan! We have been here twice with him as our server and the vibes are always amazing! He's very upbeat and has great recommendations! Also came to check up multiple times throughout our time. #givehimaraise! Definitely recommend! read more

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Good food , great service and the best music playing. This location has the best manager! read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Had a reservation for 10 & we were at pretty quickly upon arrival. We went for their Banda Night that they host every Fridays. Vibes are great the atmosphere here gives like turn up vibes lol, which we enjoy. I ordered the pepino con chile margarita which I liked a lot, wasn't too strong so I was able to enjoy it. Food wise I had the birria tacos n ther were good I feel like you really can't go wrong with that option. read more

Kalaveras - Queso Birria Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

A beautiful restaurant love the decor! It gives Mexican culture and beauty through artwork painted on the walls and trees incorporated in the seating area. Service was great waiter checked on me many time during my visit. The food was out quick! I appreciated the flavors and everything about the food and ingredients were fresh and had a great quality! The prices are reasonable and you will leave satisfied. They have a bar area and cocktails are between $14-$15! Only downside a large section of fat was inside my carnitas taco which was a bit underwhelming but the flavors and tenderness of the pork to die for! Parking fills up fast but it's in a plaza there is ample parking but not directly in front! Great vibes and the meat was so tender and flavors were wonderful! Definitely must try I will be back! read more

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Kalaveras is a Mexican restaurant chain with a significant footprint in California. My first visit was to its outpost in Simi Valley and I was impressed with the different accent on food, music, decor and overall ambiance. The menu is eclectic with both Mexican and Latin influences and there is a good variety of dishes. Therefore, by accident I learned that it has been only 3 months and they are herein Northridge, in the vibrant culinary environment of the SFV. I came here for a late lunch, and chose the Huevos Rancheros. Having the crema and cheese on the side is good for me. The rancheros sauce was not too overwhelming, even though it almost camouflaged the taste of my over easy eggs. The dish is supposed to come with Mexican potatoes, but they were just fried small wedges. The corn tortillas were disappointing (from a bag) and served dry and rubbery. I could not eat them. Why not make them fresh? The complimentary chips and salsas were good. I also asked for the habanero, which was excellent. It was a rainy day and cold, but they refused to heat up the place. Service was mixed, a hit or miss. They also have a Sunday Buffet (9 am - 2 pm), that is totally disorganized. For one they are understaffed and therefore cannot keep up. Second, selections were running empty and the servers were ignoring, until told. Third, the lighting by the food was bad, what is in that tray? Fourth, there were absolutely no labels for the food. What is in that taquito or that enchilada? The mini huevos rancheros were stacked with so much cheese that I thought it was a tostada, until I saw an egg peek out of one. A lot of the dishes were drying out. Including the liquid chocolate tower. The taco station was good. Mariscos, not bad. They need to update their signs. Be more innovative. It is nice to finally have a Sunday Mexican buffet in town. But here at Kalaveras, they still have a lot of work to do. read more

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My hubby was craving Mexican food, a cool vibe, and a margarita. So we finally checked out Kalaveras in Northridge super close by and plenty of easy parking. For food, we each ordered our own entrées: enchiladas verdes and tacos gobernador, plus a couple of drinks to top it off. Big shout out to our waitress, Brandy, was super sweet, really informative about the menu, and helped us pick the perfect dishes. See you all soon, xo! read more

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Outstanding service!!! Super friendly! Great tasting margaritas and the Tacos are out of this world! Today was my third time here and I have to say, this has become our favorite Mexican restaurant!!! read more

Not my thing, but it may be your's. Basic Mexican restaurant fare is just what you'd expect, nothing more, but also nothing less. It's the enormous room that bothered me. It feels like I'm waiting at a bus station, in a large, but oddly dimly lit space. Although the place had several customers, I felt very alone. Intimate, it's not. Perhaps it's used for concerts or dancing. The servers need to be educated in how to wait tables. They consist mostly of pretty young, personable but clueless women. Even basic menu questions were confusing to mine, but she was a sweetheart, she just need to learn more about her job. The bar is very attractive and well-stocked. Nonetheless, my order of a Tanqueray martini, up with a twist, was met with a blank stare. She had never heard of a martini!? That's what she said. She sent over another gal, who also had no idea. Finally the manager came over and took my order. By this time, I was feeling embarrassed and worried I was being thought of as a difficult customer. This was hardly the end of the world ( and let's face it, the epitome of first-world problems ), but it didn't give me a feeling of confidence about the fare at this place. BTW, the martini when it finally arrived, was excellent. Well, I'm not their demographic. This is a place that I'm sure gets much livelier later in the evening ( I was there at 5:30 ). The crowd is mostly 20-something Latinos who only drink margaritas and beer. The bar has a wide variety of both, with several tequilas at all price points. I liked their salsa, but I'll stick to small Mexican places that specialize in interesting takes on various local cuisines--Tex-Mex, Vera Cruz, et al. read more

I bought a tacos because its taco Tuesday they said its $1. So I bought 12pcs. Its should be $12+ tax so $15 total and a to go watermelon margaritas. Like just 1 cup. When I check the total $43? Does not add up! And the tacos does not have chips and salsa and onion and cilantro included i end up going to Vallarta to get Pico de gallo. I will never buy or go here anymore! read more

Kalaveras - No cilantro and onion and no salsa this already $43 on a taco Tuesday deal? Does not add up if their taco is $1. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Ok we'll start with front of the house. Took about 15 minutes for anyone to greet us.. restaurant was pretty empty around 6:15 PM on a Monday night. Then we saw the light, Nathan was our server and he was amazing! Knowledgeable of the menu and oh what a smile. We had wings, asada fries and birria tacos. Wings were on point, fries under cooked and tacos not seasoned enough. My cocktail Nathan recommended was delish. We will be back, just an honest review read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Service was very nice but I gotta tell you Rudy save the day after he brought out my fajitas extra sizzling which made a difference on that flavor .their lomo salteado is super good I will recommend, taquitos are good .the place has good ambiance and drawings are so cool make sure u say hi to Rudy he's the manager there as he will make u feel welcome with his personality and professionalism and knowledgeable in food which I love about him . read more

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I really wanted to love this place. It looks really nice inside and the staff seem really nice. I came with a party of 3 on a Thursday night, the place wasn't busy so we were seated right away. We ordered drinks and they took almost 15 minutes to arrive. Then we ordered our food and that took some time to get to the table, but they did bring chips and salsa to hold us down for a bit haha. The food was good, nothing great though, which was a little disappointing. I really wanted to love this place. We asked for some waters, and then that took so long to get to the table again. It was an okay experience with semi decent food. I'm not so sure I'd come back again though. read more

Kalaveras - My friends had a mocktail, a mojito and I had a paloma negra. Pretty good drinks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Kalveras is now in the valley. It's located in Guitar Center Plaza, where the old LA Buffet once occupied and they just recently opened last week. I've been too other Kalveras locations, glad they finally opened one in Northridge which is close to home. We came on Friday night and it was super busy; the average wait time was 30-40 minutes. When we finally got seated, I was surprised to see a lot of open tables available. My guess is that they're probably short on staff. They kept most of the floor plans from previous occupants. However, there's now a huge bar with TVs and private section in back for large parties. Night club vibe is present like all Kalveras locations - blue neon lights, colorful décor and day of the dead wall art. We started off with a couple of Margaritas, La Kalavera and Guavarita. Both were tasty, but not strong and had too much ice. Enjoyed their complimentary chips and salsa. For appetizers (platitos), chicken taquitos and queso fundido were delicious. Good size appetizers and so filling, especially queso fundido. The melted cheese dish was thick and gooey. It comes with tortillas making it a meal in itself. We were already starting to get full...lol! We ordered quesabirria tacos, which is 3 crispy cheese tacos filled with barbacoa meat and comes with consume chili beef broth for dipping slices of avocado and few accoutrements (cilantro, onions and green chile). Tacos were spot on delicious. Consume had good flavor and kick. Though it doesn't come with any rice or beans, 3 tacos is more than enough. We were stuffed and satisfied. Our only complaint is the slow service. It took forever to get refills on our chips and someone to take our order. Never given any water or small plates for our appetizers. Saw a few female waitresses chit chatting/talking for long time with their friends, who were also customers. Not a good first impression. So 3.5 Stars. Though Kalveras was good, I've been to better locations. Since it's new, needs time to iron out kinks and improve its service. Will come back, but not anytime soon. read more

Kalaveras - Quesabirria tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

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Dined here on a Saturday afternoon, no crowd, no wait was seated right away. Everyone was friendly and pleasant. I loved the lighting, decor and overall ambiance. The bar area is cute and yes they have TV's. The drinks were good... I was hoping they had the "Tama-lindo" (Tamarindo margarita) like they do at the Marina Del Rey location ...but they didn't so I opted for a classic margarita. The food was decent. I ordered the carne asada. It comes with rice, beans, guac and tortillas. They forgot to bring out my flour tortillas (in which I like to eat with the carne asada). I had to wait for them to turn on the tortilla warmer before they can prepare the tortillas and bring them out. We also ordered tacos (salmon, pollo and carne asada). Our server was Nate. He was fantastic and checked on our table often. He had such a friendly and positive attitude and was very attentive. I looked forward to dining here again and trying some other menu options at this location. read more

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La comida es muy regular, nada que sorprenda, el servicio es pésimo si vas al brunch. Hay que estar pidiendo que sirvan más café o que se lleven los platos sucios, cosas que no hicieron (solo una taza de café por que pedimos y los platos sucios los tuvimos que pasar a otra mesa. El ambiente está bien. Con mariachi. Creo que es lo único bueno de el brunch, por que con lo que cobran ahí e ido a otros lugares y son mucho mejores con mimosas incluidas. read more

Tried the Birria tacos, it was meh. Nothing bad but nothing good. Service needs better communication with each other. This looks like a cool place and great spot as a venue. I would come back to try something else. read more

Kalaveras - Birria tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Stopped in on taco Tuesday for a quick bite. The $2 tacos were pretty good and comes with a complimentary salsa bar to top the tacos. My server Karen was very nice and said to spread the word, so be sure to stop by! They also have $10 drink specials, I will be back! read more

Kalaveras - $2 Asada tacos (Taco Tuesday) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Been going here multiple times .Great vibe.Yes ,i understand after a certain time it turns into a nightclub vibe .The staff is great but the manager needs to implement some type of dress code and drink limit .On May 12 around 3pm there was a group of ladies with their cheeks out and other bodily parts .I was carded for one drink which is fine .But how were these ladies sold so many beverages .They were in no condition to drive but still drove .And other clients do not need to see twerking and body parts read more

Tried kalaveras before but in different locations. This location in particular was nit exactly i expect. Hostess was good but our servers was seen only 2x since the moment we sat down. On this day (sunday) they have buffet but they also serve cocktails for additional $. We were not that impressed on how they have their mariachi were presented, they only sing if you requested them that means be ready to tip. I wish they would sing and entertain for all in general and great everyone with their own especial celebration read more

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I stopped by for a quick solo meal and was pleasantly surprised! The place is super cute inside with fun lighting, lots of seating and a great vibe. Katie was my server and she was so attentive and friendly. My food came out fast, which I appreciated. I grabbed the Happy Hour queso birria tacos and buffalo wings. The birria was seasoned perfectly and crispy on the outside. The wings weren't the typical spicy buffalo flavor, but still tasty and cooked well. It was great service, good food and a chill atmosphere. I'll be back! read more

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Slow service. My wet burrito was COLD. Kinda pricy. I probably wouldn't come back. It was also really loud in there. read more

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Margaritas were 10/10. I loved my tacos and the nachos. The service was great. I do wish the tacos had an extra tortilla kinda like how they do at the taco trucks just cuz they were so loaded they were falling apart. The food is decently priced I'm definitely coming back! read more

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Nice decorations and ample parking. The service was friendly and overall attentive. The food we enjoyed Ceviche, Sopa de Albondigas and Several well made Skinny Margaritas were all well prepared. The sopa de Albondigas was very flavorful, and the first time I had ever tasted a chile/mole based soup, quite good! I will come back and try some of the main dishes, and post an update. read more

Kalaveras - Menu 101025 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Spectacular service from Jorge! We were greeted immediately w a charming sweet miss who sat us right away w a smile on a Wednesday around 6pm. Wasn't crowded yet so we took our time, ordered almost all the Happy Hour items plus some kids meals, cocktails and Horchatas. Nothing was too spicy which our 9 & 10yr old appreciated without sacrificing flavor. Def the best Deal for Wings in town during HH, and w the TV flat screens and bar/club lights- this could be a great place for a sports watch. The manager even came by to check on us which is a touch of class many establishments forgo- Casual, comfortable, environment. Could be our weekly go-to w the fam read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

The place is super cute and trendy and conveniently located near the mall. We came for happy hour and the service at first was fast and friendly. Food is really good BUT it's very over the top. For example first we got nachos but it was overloaded with different cremas and toppings not explained on the menu. Pickled onions in my opinion don't really go with nachos. Then we got the carne asada fries and asked specifically what was included- again when it came to the table it had a bunch of cremas, buffalo sauce... made it a little much to enjoy so we has that removed from the bill. Everyone was really nice but (and to no fault of their own) as it got busier and the parties got larger we were forgotten. Perhaps for happy hour and dinner time we can have more staff on hand. Drinks I'm sure are what they are known for, GOOD but again a little over the top. For example most of the happy hour drinks there's so much SPICE/Tajin and little pieces of mango it made the drink overpowering. Long Island Ice teas were fabulous!!! We had a wonderful evening, minus the tweaks the food was yummy we'll definitely be back, but maybe a little more organization is needed since the opening is so new; and more training with the staff as to the small details of the menu. read more

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It was a great time eating and enjoying the great vibe and all the hospitality we got from our server. Although I was unsatisfied with their Chile Relleno (I'm a CR connoisseur) the rest of the food was amazing and will definitely visit them again. read more

Kalaveras - Carne Asada Fríes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

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The service felt a bit rushed. We were asked to order before we were ready, which threw off the whole experience from the start. The food had its highlights though. I tried the carne asada tacos and they were pretty good. The nachos were definitely the star with perfectly gooey cheese and great seasoning on the chips that made all the difference. This location seems like it's just starting out and still getting a feel for how things should run. I think they can turn it up a notch, and I'm willing to give them another shot to see how they improve. My main confusion is about the value for what you're getting. I can't tell if this is supposed to be a Mexican restaurant focused on great food or more of a place to celebrate birthdays and special occasions. It gives me Tokyo Delves vibes if anyone gets that reference. The identity feels a bit unclear right now. Worth trying if you're in the area, but I'd probably wait a few months for them to find their groove before making it a regular spot. read more

Tried it for first time . My wife n I had the chicken asada fajitas . Good size portion cooked well enough for my wife's liking . Came with beans n rice both good . I also tried their ceviche which is hard for me to find a place out here in the valley that has a decent seafood menu . The ceviche was good enough for me to eat it all n I would not mind to return for it . Tagged along with a michelada good combo . For desert we sure enjoyed the churro sandwich could've had more cinnamon for my liking but wife was satisfied. Look forward to trying the tacos next time which looked good when the servers were bringing them out to the tables next to us . The only reason didnt give it 5 stars was because I wasn't to happy with their lighting to the place . Lights are dim low which I understand due to making it a trendy spot but I would like to see what I'm eating . lol . See u next time read more

Kalaveras - Churro sándwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

I just love this place!! Great food,awesome atmosphere, excellent service!!..this is my 2nd time here and love it! Also Taco Tuesday is the best..great tasting tacos and salad taco bar!.I give it a 10+rating..moderate prices with excellent service!..highly recommend..in a great area..clean,lots of parking aswell....and our waiter Nathan was the best!!! So happy Calaveras is in our area! Remember 1.99 Taco Tuesdays read more

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We come for the margaritas because they are so good ! Service is always okay when we go but this recent visit was ridiculous. Asked for a table of 4 and host said she'll do a look around and let us know . Did not come back to us . Came back to her other friend at the front and just started talking . We waited 10 minutes again and asked if she was able to let us know because she didn't tell us anything last time . Said she'll "look" turned around and did a scan of the room and turned around and started talking to her friend , next thing you know they started doing their makeup AT THE FRONT! Instead of letting us know at least a time they decided doing each others makeup was more important at least go to the restroom for that , absolutely ridiculous and rude we just left instead and enjoyed somewhere else read more

We were excited to try this new, massive restaurant that just opened this month. The space is impressive and huge, with a great vibe. We started with a Mai Tai, which was unfortunately too sweet for our liking, lacking the complex balance you'd hope for. For our mains, my husband had the burritos. His feedback was that while it was tasty, the portion and quality didn't justify the high price point. I ordered a trio of tacos (asada, carnitas, chicharron). The major issue was the tortillas, they were incredibly brittle. My order had just been delivered less than a minute ago, and the tortillas were already cracking and breaking apart, making them very difficult to eat. The experience that felt most sales-pitchy was the photo. An employee approached us to take our picture, which we assumed was a complimentary service. After taking the photos, they returned and asked if we wanted to purchase them. The entire exchange was awkward and put us on the spot. We felt misled; had we known it was a sales pitch, we would have politely declined and saved everyone the time and "film." There's potential here given the beautiful ambiance, but the food quality and transparency need significant improvement. read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Kalaveras has such great service. They were so sweet to my baby girl. They have an area that the music is very loud but also an area with music that is not too loud. There is a lady that walks around and takes pictures. She prints out the picture with the restaurants theme which is free but there is also picture she prints out with a nicer frame. Those were $15 each. For fun, if fit $60, you get 4 shots and servers coming out with smoke machine and playing music for you. It's very web entertaining. Food was c also delicious and very portion was generous. read more

Came to Kalaveras in Northridge and honestly had a really solid experience. We ordered the Kala burrito, the dragon roll, quesadillas, and the queso fundido, and everything came out tasting great. The Kala burrito was filling and packed with flavor, the dragon roll was a nice twist and way better than I expected, and the quesadillas were cooked perfectly with plenty of cheese. The queso fundido was a standout too, super cheesy and perfect for sharing. Overall the food was consistent, flavorful, and hit the spot. Definitely a good place to come with friends when you want good food and a fun vibe. Would come back again for sure. read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Food: thought this was a Mexican cuisine but the menu had a dragon roll sushi--pretty good actually. They also had a Lomo Saltado as a main dish--not good at all. You can't call a lomo saltado without the fries. The dish tasted more like a fajita plate with all the peppers overpowering the taste. Maybe they forgot the add the fries, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Also ordered the tacos governador...it was okay, nothing special...cheese and shrimp in a fried tortilla shell. The sauces were basic. The plate was forgettable. My sister got the tacos and she liked them, they looked like fancier tacos. Drinks: margaritas were good but you'll probably need to ask to add another shot of tequila if you want it stronger. Service: my sister called for reservations for 9 people and when we got there, it was never taken down by whoever answered the phone. There were a lot of people already waiting outside. Luckily the manager was there and put as on top of the list and we were seated within 10-15 minutes. Service provided by our waitress was overall good. However, when we order appetizers, we expect them to come out first. Our nachos came out last and another entree came out about 30 minutes after our first dish came out. Our guacamole NEVER made it out at all. My poor brother was eating his order by himself since we all finished ours by the time he got his. We asked several times what's happening to our other orders and our waitress did check on it and we kept hearing "it's coming right out". The kitchen was definitely short in help. Ambiance: the place is clean. The bathroom was dirty though. Music is loud. Right now since it's brand new, service both in front and back of the house needs fine tuning. Food-wise, I don't think I'll be coming back for at all. I would rather have dinner at a taco truck. read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

The ambience is great! Kalaveras is good in general. I've been to a few Kalaveras. I would say I have found my preferred kalaveras, northridge!! The ambiance, the mariachi music was great, the food, and our server Nathan was great very charming and attentive! read more

Kalaveras - The mimosas started on the lighter side got more OJ with time! But for our best - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

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A bit late on my review. I was here almost 2 weeks ago. Came in specifically for Happy Hour cocktails and they were excellent. The drinks were well-balanced and creative. My first time trying a black Paloma! What really stood out was the hospitality, Katrina was warm, attentive, and genuine. She elevated the entire experience. Would absolutely return just for the cocktails and her service alone. Can't write about food since we had none. Next time we'll dine-in and do some cocktails. TIL next time. read more

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Visited yesterday on Cinco de Mayo around 7pm and the hostess with the fake blonde hair completely ruined the experience. The moment I walked in, she stayed on her phone for several minutes until I finally had to ask if I could put my name down. When we came back in, she started slamming menus on the countertop and giving my family dirty looks the entire time for no reason. Customer service was beyond unprofessional and honestly embarrassing. If you hate your job that much, don't take it out on paying customers trying to enjoy a meal. read more