Food was amazing our server Rosie was amazing always check on us she was welcoming and good service sweetest person ever!

I came to Kalaveras and was blown away by how fast the food came out! Not only was the service incredibly quick, but the food was fresh, delicious, and great quality. What made our visit truly special was our server, Rosie. She was so kind and patient with my mom, and without us even asking, she packed up my mom's leftovers for her. My mom is a little older, and that thoughtful gesture meant so much to us. Service like Rosie's is hard to find these days. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. Because of her outstanding customer service, we'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Rosie, for making our dining experience so memorable! read more

I hate having to write this because I've been to Kalaveras in Orange many times and have always enjoyed it. That's what makes this experience even more disappointing. A group of us came in and spent around $500. We ordered several appetizers and shared different plates because everything looked so good. I personally ordered the tacos gobernador. That night and the next day was awful. I started vomiting, had severe diarrhea, missed work, and my child also got sick after eating. Because of what happened, I called the restaurant to let them know and make them aware. I wasn't expecting an argument--I just wanted them to take the situation seriously. But I was being confused for someone that had already called earlier that day with the same problem. I felt completely brushed off. The response I received was basically, "Thanks for your comment." When I spoke with a supervisor he came across as aggressive and made me feel like I wasn't even allowed to express my concerns about what happened. As a regular paying customer, that was incredibly frustrating. I'm not saying restaurants don't have challenges or that mistakes can't happen. But when customers spend hundreds of dollars, we deserve quality food, proper food safety practices, and to be treated with respect when we report a serious issue. Whether this was a food handling problem or cross-contamination, my experience should have been taken seriously instead of dismissed. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

We came in last night at 8:30. I had put in a reservation on Yelp ahead of time just in case there was a wait. When we got there, I let the server know but it didn't seem to matter because he didn't ask my name or time, he just seated us. That works for me! Glad we didn't have to wait, we had to make it a fast meal! We waited about 5 minutes before we were greeted by our waitress. I had seen they had just started serving the soft serve margaritas on their IG and I was SUPER excited to order one! I asked our waitress (Rosie) what flavors were available and she had to ask someone else. Ok, no worries, they had mango and strawberry. I asked for a swirl. My husband ordered a shot of patron anejo sherry cask. She did not seem to understand what he was asking for even though it was an item listed on the menu. He repeated himself a couple times and even pointed to it on the menu before she said "I'll have to check with the bar" she took the rest of our order which consisted of another cocktail, the empanadas, and an order of enchiladas. She left for a bit and came back saying they had his tequila. Then another waitress came back a few moments later asking how he wanted his tequila. After our order was in, we received our chips and salsa. The salsa was delicious! Not too long after, my empanadas came out and they were overdone. Burnt. The pastry was bitter, but not just because it was overcooked, but because it seems like the oil was old. The filling wasn't what I was expecting, but it was tasty. My husband's enchiladas were good. I had one bite. After our meal, husband ordered one more cocktail and the dessert chimichanga. Same bitter oil taste on the chimichanga, I wasn't a fan. When we were brought the check, it turns out we were overcharged for the tequila. We brought it up to the waitress and she told him he ordered a different one when he had repeated "patron anejo sherry cask" to her multiple times. I don't even know if there's more than one sherry cask tequila on the menu! Anyway, she was able to adjust the bill to charge us for the correct tequila but the husband still didn't get to drink the tequila he wanted. Oh well. read more

Kalaveras - New Soft Serve Margaritas! I got mango/strawberry swirl - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Hey Flavor Budz! Met up with my girls here for Sunday Funday and was thoroughly impressed, to say the least. The staff was genuinely pleasant, providing a welcoming vibe. We dined in for the brunch buffet and had a great time! Listen, that pineapple margarita was the paid actor because, baby, the giggles, cheers, and storytelling never stopped. The food options were plentiful, and the fresh omelet and taco station made me hit my happy dance! The variety included Mexican fusion with American twice. This brunch is good for family, friend groups, and dates. We will definitely be back to partake in another Sunday Funday! - Later Byyyye read more

Such a fun place to go to for brunch. Fantastic food, drinks, and service! I loved the decor and how clean the restaurant is. read more

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This place is def fun with coworkers. Food is flavorful and usually comes out hot. Service is amazing our waiter made all of us laugh and enjoy the dinner more than just the company. Music and lights fill the air. It's awesome because birthdays and special occasions involve the entire restaurant with an MC announcement it was awesome... def recommend early check-in because after 5pm it's a wait out the door. read more

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Very nice! Our friends brought up this place to meet at although they're extremely familiar with Mexican food already. The restaurant looks welcoming and artsy, although the interior is quite dark for my 58-year old eyes. Keep that phone on and use the flashlight to read the menu! And YES, they offer Mexican Coca Cola which is such an improvement over the overly sweet US Coca Cola. A must have. Our margarita flight is lovely in presentation, color, although the tequila level seems a bit low... I love the lemony and cucumber ones in particular. Trio enchiladas are sumptuous, well prepped. The Mexican rice plus beans are a nice addition. My better half's quesabirria tacos are equally lovely in terms of texture, filling and shell strength (none of the sissy stuff that tears easily). Only one thing, there's very little heat in any of the dishes, including the salsa. Also the salt content is quite low which for a high blood guy is appreciated..... but for taste I'd expect a bit more. Just an FYI to ask for salt when needed and the restaurant offers small packets. read more

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Pretty bomb food was solid, service was solid. Just a little pricey but still it was poppin and solid food! Free Chips and Salsa on arrival. Wet burrito with shrimp was bangin they celebrate birthdays and have a dj I think read more

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Pretty long time to get food & to get check but other than that the food was fairly good . The asada ( not shown ) was really tasty. Not hanging fresh brewed ice tea is always a bummer for me & but to most people that's not a big deal . read more

Kalaveras - Albóndigas Soup - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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Came here for lunch. The place has a fun and vibrant vibe! I wish we could have gone at night to fully enjoy the ambiance. The staff is really nice and we were seated right away. We ordered a margarita flight, then got asada and chicharon tacos, and asada fajitas for our entrees. To finish the meal on a sweet note, we ordered the apple chimichanga for dessert. Margarita Flight- The presentation is so cute and they start by lighting the board on fire. The flight comes with pepino, guava, jamaica, and chamoyada. I appreciate the range of flavors and they were all tasty. The pepino was my favorite, it was sweet and refreshing. Asada Taco- Love the house made corn tortilla! The asada was juicy and tender. It had a lovely flavor and I appreciate the generous amount of filling. Chicharon Taco- Pork belly tender with a light crisp on the skin. It was seasoned to perfection. Asada Fajitas- I love the extra smoky char brought on by the sizzling platter. It was served on a bed of onions, tomatoes, bellpeppers, and mushrooms. Apple Chimichanga- The apple filling had a delightful amount of cinnamon sugar. The shell was warm and crisp. The whipped cream and vanilla ice cream provided a nice contrast and tied the flavors together. Great experience overall! read more

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On Sunday, July 5th I had a reservation with a large group of family and friends. We love coming here so often that I decided to celebrate the day of my birthday here. The service was great as always, we got our drinks and our food in a timely manner and our server did a great job on taking care of us. We all ordered about the same food which consisted of steak, shrimp, enchiladas, rice and beans. Mind you we skipped breakfast because we already know how filling these food portions are including the appetizers. We all shared and passed food around so we would all try the food here. Soon after my son got up and rushed to the bathroom, when he came back he said one of the tacos didn't taste good and made him sick. We honestly didn't think much of it. My husband who was sitting next to me also ended up rushing to the restroom. He said he had a sour after taste in his mouth of his food. They both ended up going twice to the restroom during our sitting. You can check the cameras if you'd like to confirm this. I didn't want to be upset on my birthday and honestly didn't say anything. The next morning we woke up in chills sweating and sick. We all kept running to the restroom. I knew this wasn't normal because we don't ever get sick like this. I called every one that attended and I was embarrassed to ask if they had also gotten sick. I came to find that 6 of them had also felt sick because of the food. We all live in different cities including San Bernardino, Oceanside, Chino, and Santa Ana. For us to have gotten sick after eating here was not a coincidence we feel like something wasn't right. I called on Monday and spoke to a General Manager named Omar. I told him about our experience and he listened and said that this was something that has NEVER happened at this location. I was disappointed and embarrassed because I brought so many people here to celebrate with me. If the food would have been terrific this would not be an issue whatsoever. I told him I would like some kind of compensation because this is not okay. I paid in cash and with card I said if they want to keep the cash and tip it's fine with me but at least reimburse my card payment. He agreed and said he would make things right and would call me later on that night or the next morning. I honestly appreciate him being human and listening to what I had to say. I didn't receive a call so I called. The staff said he was very busy and would call me back. I ended up getting a call back shortly by a man named Luis. First, he sounded like he was very busy because of all the street and background noise. He sounded very rushed like he just wanted to get this call out the way. He said you were calling about the food quality here or something. I responded with Hi Luis, the reason for my call is.. and I proceeded to explain. He kept cutting me off and talking over me before I even finished talking Not listening or letting me share what I had to say. He sounded very sarcastic and mocking and said that now the insurance would be taking over this investigation and they would also take care of all the hospital bills and expenses. I didn't mention a hospital stay, thankfully our sickness didn't get severe that we needed to go to the hospital we were able to take care of it at home. I said thankfully right now we're all doing a lot better, but my son is still throwing ... and he cuts me off to say well I'm not a doctor so I can't tell you what it is idk...I didn't say he was. He was very rude and made it seem like it was just about money saying how hard everyone works here and they just can't be giving refunds to anyone who calls. For someone from corporate, like he claims to be you do not speak this way and if you don't have time to speak or listen please do not make a call. It was very upsetting talking with him. unfortunately I did have a terrible experience at my favorite place and this is the treatment I received for speaking up. As a regular customer, this is not okay it's not right. I understand the insurance is what the restaurant is using and that's perfectly fine but treating customers this way is not. Just because I asked for compensation a partial reimbursement due to us throwing up everything we ate and paid for. Again, we are all from different areas and this was the one thing we all ate the same it is very clear that it was this that made us sick. It's now been 3 weeks and no insurance company or management has contacted me like he said they would due to the investigation that had begun the day I called. I'd really appreciate hearing back from you. The restaurant has all my information. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

We landed here before a concert at the Honda Center because everything closer to the venue was absolutely packed, and honestly, that turned out to be a win. We've been to Kalaveras locations before and enjoy the brand, and this location delivered exactly what we expected. One thing you can count on with Kalaveras is consistency: similar vibe, similar menu, and a similar high-energy experience no matter which location you visit. The Orange spot is no different. The interior is vibrant and lively, with bold colors and neon accents that immediately set the mood. It's festive, upbeat, and a fun place to kick off a night out before a show. Food-wise, we were very happy. The birria tacos were flavorful, rich, and satisfying (see picture), exactly what you want when you're hungry and gearing up for a concert. I also enjoyed the house burrito, which was a hit and easily holds its own among the many options on the menu. All in all, great food, a fun atmosphere, and a solid alternative when the area around Honda Center is slammed. We'd absolutely do it again. For the record, this is maybe 5 minutes from the Honda Center. read more

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This place has delicious food, but their customer service could really improve. My wife and I placed an online order to eat during lunch break from work. We were given a time frame of 12:50-1:10 to pick the food up. We got there at 1:10 and did not receive our food until about 1:35. I could tell they were giving us the run around when I asked why it was taking so long when they only had 3 customers in the restaurant! If it was busy, I understand but it wasn't! We spent almost half of our lunch break just waiting for the food. RIDICULOUS!! And this has also happened to other co workers. Our mistake for not believing them. Also, this place had an expired business license. This location doesn't seem to be well organized. Do yourself a favor, and take the drive to a different location if you really want food from here. read more

Kalaveras - Expired business license. - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

This is one of my favorite places to go. And Just recently I learned that they have brunch buffet now at this location on Sundays. They have everything you could want from their breakfast food and their regular food menu as well. They offer bottomless mimosas or Micheledas with fruit juice choices! So delicious! Most definitely will return. Thank you! read more

Atrocious parking aka find a place to park in another plaza nearby or risk being towed by parking next door. Came for our friend's birthday and the environment was super lively + the servers helped make the experience memorable by bringing out our friend's cake and a sign. However, the food is overpriced with these pollo and asada tacos being around ~$13. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

I actually really enjoyed. I have gone during the day for happy hr and i have gone at night so i think it's a cool place read more

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All the food was really good. My husband and I shared this plate and we still had left overs. Very friendly staff read more

Kalaveras - Parrillada Parrillada Parrillada - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

It wasn't my idea to come here, my friend saw it while driving by and said it looked like a cool spot! We got here yesterday, I was floored! Not only is it beautiful, it has very good ambience, very fun and an overall wonderful experience! I loved it!! There were at least 3 people celebrating their birthdays, they bring you a skull that sparkles and lights up beautifully! It is sooo beautiful! Music is great, who doesn't like peso pluma? The atmosphere is amazing, full bar and plenty of seating available! Food was great and prices were okay. They have a beautiful full bar and the staff is great! I highly recommend! read more

Kalaveras - My shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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Went for brunch today with my hisband and sister to continue celebrating my birthday! I have to say this is a very nice restaurant! Started off on a bad note, did take about 5 mins to even get a server to our table. But finally Victoria introduced herself and really made up for it with her service! Brunch comes with bottomless mimosas with no time limit! They have a very nice buffet! Tacos, pancakes, waffles, omelettes and chilaquiles to name a few and ALL made to order! The music playing was a little loud but after a few drinks u feel like ur clubbing at Club Kalaveras on the beaches of Mexico! We will definitely be back! Food! Service! And the entire restaurant was 5*s! read more

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Just wanting to see and experience Kalaveras (after seeing that their multiple locations are highly rated), we went in for a drink and small bites. The cocktail and food presentation was colorful and attractive; their Esquite was OK. Service, while pleasant enough, wasn't warm, friendly, or welcoming -- actually, a bit distracted -- at the bar top; maybe because we were there at a very quiet time? We were left on our own for some time, which made the decision to stick to one cocktail each an easy one. Perhaps visiting during a more active time with a group of friends, and trying other items off the menu may improve my rating; based on this first impression, however, the overall atmosphere was just not for me/us. On a positive note, there was convenient parking behind the restaurant. read more

We were really looking forward to watching the Canelo vs. Crawford fight and decided to order takeout from Kalaveras (Orange location). Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing compared to the Newport location. We ordered wings and taquitos (chicken and potato). To our shock, we found a string inside one of the taquitos. We even called to complain right away, but we decided to give the food the benefit of the doubt and continue eating. To our disappointment, we kept finding more strings in the taquitos. At that point, it was clear that quality control is completely lacking at this location. On top of that, the wings weren't fresh and tasted nothing like the ones we've had at Newport. It's really a shame because the Newport location always delivers great food and excellent customer service. The Orange location, however, doesn't seem to have the same standards--it was a horrible experience, and we won't be ordering from here again. We'll stick to the Newport location, where the food and service are consistently good. read more

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Great food and great drinks! I've been here for many occasions and every time is a party! Rosie is very attentive and helpful. She provided great recommendations for our whole party. The restaurant is dark at night and plays good Spanish music. read more

Came here for the first time for Sunday brunch and definitely will not be coming back. There's no bottomless mimosa and it's not even included with the buffet. Honestly, El Torito is way better and more worth it. They should at least have some music playing to make the atmosphere enjoyable. read more

First timers and rosie was amazing the food was very delicious and the service was great we will be back

Went there for their Sunday brunch. Not what I expected. There's better places around with better food quality and taste. read more

Kalaveras definitely is meant for the younger crowd. Upon walking in, it feels like you're thrown back into your clubbing days; music blaring so loud you can't hear the person next to you but you're greeted by a server handing out shots for "hot" people LOL If that's your jam, this place is for you. The food is actually pretty great though and I'd recommend getting the taco buffet special. read more

Great Happy Hour, Taco Tuesday, and ambiance if you want a party! Would be a really fun place for a birthday party or bachelorette party type vibe. They have a ton of great specials. People walking around selling shots and special drinks on their menu. If you're looking for a quiet dinner and to talk, this is probably not the place though! read more

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My first time here and went on a Taco Tuesday; their special is for $1.99/ea street tacos (except Seafood). I opted to try their fish ceviche instead. It was okay just salty for my taste. Overall, it's a fun festive place to eat with music and television to watch sports. The service is attentive and accommodating ensuring customers are happy with their visit. read more

Kalaveras - Ceviche (Fish) - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

I have come to this location in the past but its been a few months from my last visit. But the servers and food are still great they are amazing. What I didnt like about the atmosphere is the manager or supervisor that was there. He is a man with light brown hair and bearded. He would knowledge certain tables and ignore others, for those certain tables that he would knowledge he would prepared drinks and serve them. We were there for the buffet and after we paid, we wanted to give a tip to the gentleman at taco station because we love the service he gave, Now we didnt just walked over and handed him the tip, we asked our server if it was alright to tip him, she said yes that there should be a box by the tacos station. We walked over and checked if there was (there wasnt), mind you that this manager/supervisor follows us, we handed him the tip thanked him and left as we are leaving he is still proceeding to follow us until we are out of the restaurant. I dont know what his deal was or his thoughts about us tipping but I felt like we were doing something that I wasnt supposed to do. Its just disappointing because I like coming here but after this experience I might have to think twice. read more

Service could be better and the tortillas arent doing it for me. Also it would be great if you could talk English here. I dunno.

Very disappointed with our experience. The bathrooms were in unacceptable condition, no toilet paper and no paper towels to dry your hands, which is a major issue for any restaurant. On top of that, service was extremely slow even though it was not busy. It took about 15 minutes just to receive our drinks, and no one ever came around to refill our water, we had to ask for it ourselves. That alone is not okay. To make matters worse, we noticed our drinks were extremely inconsistent. We poured one glass into another and it ended up being only half a drink. When we brought this up, it made us question how many customers are being short-poured without realizing it. Between the lack of basic restroom supplies, poor service, and questionable drink portions, it felt like corners were being cut at the expense of customers. Definitely not an experience we'd return for. read more

Kalaveras - Shorted 1/2 drink, left is where drink should be filled & right is where drink was given - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

Place is great to drink at and listen to music. Food is awful. This is the second one I've been to.

Came for taco Tuesday lunch. Nice set up with a taco bar. For $1.99 each it was pretty good. I also hovered beans in the side. They were good, not great. I believe there were 6 meats to choose from.,Fish and steak were extra and had to be ordered. There were 3 salsas, pickled veggies, etc. You add them after you're given your tacos. Maybe this is normal for street tacos, but the single, very small tortillas just fall apart when you try to pick them up. Service was good. It wasn't very busy at 1pm. I would probably go back and try some menu items. read more

Thank you Rosie , the food , service, and atmosphere was amazing. I would recommend this location to anyone and will be back read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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Walking into this spot was like stepping into a neon nightclub with glowing skulls behind the bar, and a chill vibe that makes you wanna grab a drink and stay a while. I went with the Klassic Burrito (Wet) The presentation alone deserves applause, it was drenched in both red and green sauces, topped with crema, guacamolito, and fresh pico de gallo, all plated up with escabeche carrots and a grilled chile on the side. The burrito itself was stuffed with tender beans, fluffy rice, melted cheese, and juicy carnitas though you can pick your protein. Every bite had that perfect balance of textures and flavors. The sauces were bold but not overpowering, adding depth without stealing the show. That creamy guacamolito and tangy molcajete sauce together was unreal. The carrots were surprisingly fire too, soft, slightly sweet, with a hint of spice that made them way more than a side. This whole thing was rich, filling, and totally satisfying. Honestly, I didn't want it to end. This burrito didn't just hit the spot, it owned the spot. Definitely coming back here and maybe next time I'll lounge at the bar with a margarita.... or two! read more

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The ambiance is such a vibe. The sampler is huge and plenty of food. Rosie was a gem and took care of us so well. She was so attentive and quick to get us anything we needed. Will definitely be back to this location. read more

Food was great, and our server was amazing! Rosie was very attentive and made sure everything was good at the table. We had a big party so that was great! Would recommend! read more

The service was good here. Our waitress checked in frequently. It gets packed in here so be aware! I recommended booking a reservation prior to coming if you're going past 6 pm. I had the ceviche ( it was cool. They use tostados so you have to ask for more but be aware there's a charge to bring more m) For my Entree I had the quesobirra tacos ( bomb) 3 tacos that Came with consume and a side of salsa and radish. Large size and the taste was delicious I recommend the hibiscus margarita! Tall and delicious! The inside is dark and they play some loud jams but it's a cool spot to come for a girls night out! read more

The attention from Rosie was amazing! The pasta is what I came in for and it delivered!!! And of course the music is always popping! read more

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