Highly recommend the margaritas (cucumber, spicy jalapeño, and orange all good). Excellent tacos and enchiladas. Interior has a club vibe with neon lights and club music. Reminds me of the Coco cartoon/movie. read more

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

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

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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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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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

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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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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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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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

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

Waited over an hour for a server and not one server came to serve us. There were servers standing around and not one of the servers attempted to serve us. After an hour of waiting we finally left. I've come here to enjoy the food and drinks but this day had a bd experience. Waiting for over an hour for a serve and not one server us sucks. 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

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

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

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

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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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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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.

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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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

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

Rosie was amazing , was really attentive and made us feel welcomed our whole time celebrating our friends birthday. Will definitely be back! read more

Everything was good until we wanted to leave. It took 30 minutes for our waitress to check us out. It shouldn't take that long. We had somewhere else to be and we were trying to hurry up but she kept messing up the order and coming back 10 minutes later. Very very frustrating. Please be aware of the waitress plus size. She is a bit slow. 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

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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Service was great. Rosie was super nice, friendly and very attentive. She made us feel welcome and will definitely be coming back. Food was delicious as well. 10/10! read more

Great service Our waitress Rosie was very kind and friendly. Also,I forgot my purse and thankfully Rosie save it for me thanks

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

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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Rosie was amazing at Kalaveras! From the moment we sat down, she was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. She gave great menu recommendations, kept our drinks full, and made the whole experience fun and relaxed. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests. Service like hers is why we'll definitely be back read more

Kalaveras - Guac - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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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

We hosted our Annual Dia de Los Muertos event at Kalaveras! The atmosphere is vibrant, fun, and full of great energy! The food and drinks were absolutely on point. What really made the experience exceptional was the wonderful service. I want to give a special shoutout to Rosie, who went above and beyond to make sure our group had everything we needed. She was so friendly, and attentive. She was always checking back to make sure we were all taken care of throughout the night. If you're looking for a place with great food, festive vibes, and staff who truly make you feel welcome, Kalaveras in Orange, is it! and if you're lucky enough to have Rosie as your server, you're in for a real treat! Can't wait to come back. read more

One star because I definitely have to tip the scale as this is NOT a 5star place, by any standard! What's going on with Yelp's reviews lately? This was a disgrace to Mexican Cuisine. - Overcooked Rib Eye Tacos - Lean and bland Barbacoa tacos - ceviche though fresh tasted like pure lime juice. When you get Tapatio in paper form with your tostada it tells you you're in the wrong place. - Michelada was just average Service was good. Thank you! read more

The ambiance is nice--sometimes a little loud due to celebrations, but that's to be expected in a Mexican restaurant. I will definitely come back again." read more