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

It was our first time eating here and it was amazing our server Rosie was magnificent!! Food was done fast!

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

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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Fatima took such great care of me on my birthday! Truly a night no remember and we'll 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

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 brunch is boo-boo if you don't drink alcohol. Brunch for $40 per person is steep. Especially for the bland food they were serving. The food was just not good. We really struggled to find good food at the buffet. And we tried basically everything, that they had. Some of the trays were empty though. The brunch includes bottomless mimosas or micheladas. That would make it worth it, I guess. Drinks are expensive. But my partner is in an alcoholic in recovery, and I am sober to support him. So, we both don't drink alcohol. The food was not worth the price for the buffet. I could go by each item and tell you why it all sucked, but I'll save you the time. It all was mediocre. Go to El Torito if you want a good buffet breakfast. Come here for the brunch buffet, if you want the bottomless mimosas and micheladas. My partner didn't like the vibe of this place at all. The obnoxiously loud music, bright lights and night club/ bar feel. He didn't like it at all. I get it. It's not for everyone. I do like the day of the dead decor though. 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.

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

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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I ordered a drink as you see in the photo, without the two huge ice cubes, there's barely an inch of drink in the glass! Mind you, the drinks are expensive, almost 20 dollars! It was not a shot, it was a mixed drink. The food quality was not good, the service was TERRIBLE. I told the waitress about how the drink is basically only a sip and all she had to say was "that is the portion you get." Extremely rude. The bill was 140 dollars for TWO PEOPLE! Absolutely ridiculous. Never coming back again, and I suggest you spend you money elsewhere! read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

The ambiance of this restaurant is amazing ! Followed with amazing food and drinks ! I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant read more

In the area on a Saturday evening and decided to check out this Kalveras. I normally go to the one in Bellflower. This location is definitely bigger and well run! They offer free valet but I was allowed to park my own car. We were seated immediately. The ambiance was lively and inviting, perfect for a casual night out with friends. Music is loud but it was expected. Server was very nice and attentive. We ordered their chaymoda margarita (the only margarita I ordered) and it did not disappoint! The balance of tequila, lime, and sweetness was spot on! As my friend and I were conversing, I saw a table order shots which they lit the board at the table. I inquired about the shots and was informed it was not on the menu. Since when did Kalveras have a secret menu?! Welp, we ordered their watermelon candy shots (have several flavors at $10 per shot) which were good. I love the candy they put on top. Was feeling nostalgic because it reminded me of my middle school days. Food was good. I ordered carna asada tacos a la carte and my friend ordered steak and shrimp fajitas. Tacos and fajitas were bursting with flavor, with fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned meats. We devoured our food! Long story short, drinks arrived within minutes, food arrived within 10 minutes, and the bill arrived within minutes when we asked for it. Very fast and efficient with everything. Will definitely return if I'm in the area. read more

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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

5 Stars We had a great time at Kalaveras! Their Taco Tuesday special and happy hour are amazing, with delicious food and great deals. The bartender and chef (who personally brought out our food) were super friendly and made our experience even better. We loved the vibe and music, such a fun atmosphere! The chef mentioned they have 30 locations, and after this visit, we'd love to check out more. Great food, great energy, we'll definitely be back! read more

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First time coming to this place I was surprised that I've never been here before. I had the Chicken Tostada Salad at Kalaveras and it was fantastic! The salad was huge, fresh, and packed with flavor. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and the toppings were generous. Great place for a satisfying meal. Highly recommend! read more

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

THE WORST KALAVERAS ‼‼‼‼‼ I've been to many of the Kalaveras and we have had a good experience, honestly this location out of all the ones I've been is the worst , we ordered esquites, the corn was plain can corn over coo that they were hard like corn nuts and slimy definitely disgusting, we ordered a carnitas taco and they didn't even have us the garnish on it they wanted to charge extra for what a NORMAL TACO HAS OUR GOES WITH IT‼‼‼‼‼ALSO the wet burrito same thing the meat was definitely over cooked like rubber hard to eat definitely it took the craving of eating at this place , definitely NOT COMING HERE EVER AGAIN, it's a shame that is a great environment but the food was DEFINITELY DISGUSTING DO NOT COME HERE TO EAT YOU WELL BE DISAPPOINTED!!!! read more

- Vibes: 5/5 (dark, popping, reggaeton) - Crowd: 5/5 (crowded but u don't need reservation) - Menu: 5/5 (lots of options, decently priced) - Value for price: 4/5 (drinks are weak, food is great) - Parking: 4/5 (tiny lot, can be valet on weekends) My roommate and I hit up Kalaveras for a Friday girls night. We got there right before 6pm and they still let us order happy hour drinks. We got two margaritas each (only $8 in HH!)- I recommend the pepino for refreshing, and chamoyada for spicy. My only complaint is that they make the drinks very weak here, consistently, but the flavors are great. Chips and a red salsa (non spicy) are provided. We ordered the 3 tacos- pollo, carne asada, and chicharron. Carne asada was my favorite. Lots of flavor in the little tacos, blue corn tortillas- very aesthetic. Super popping place for a date night or celebration! read more

Kalaveras - Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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Authentic Mexican place near CHOC, sort of mid-town Orange. It's a cool spot for the younger crowd, but families were clearly welcome. It's got kind of a neon/blacklight thing going on, so expect that to be your lighting. Lots of Mexican music blasting on the TVs and speakers, which was a nice touch. The service was extremely on-point, they were constantly checking on us. The food itself was pretty typical fare, but it was tasty and well-priced. There are a ton of Mexican restaurants in the area, but this one was still a standout. read more

Kalaveras - Specials menu - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

I was a bit skeptical about the brunch at this place. Big chain restaurants don't always have authentic tasting food options, in my opinion at least. I'm glad to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Service was great, very attentive and helpful. If you're reading this, I would recommend you give it a shot. However, the only option on Sundays is brunch, nothing else is an option. On the bright side, it comes with bottomless micheladas or bottomless mimosas. read more

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Happy hour is amazing! Greatly priced and served pretty decently in a timely manner. You are greeted by the host upon coming in and then seated. The staff are always joyful and very professional! They are knowledgable of their items on the menu and answer all of our questions. The establishment inside is nicely decorated and always has great Latin beats playing. The food is always so tasty and so are their cocktails! I've still yet to try their brunch items but other than that I'm a regular now. read more

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My first time eating here will never again Chilaquiles plate More like chips and salsa means where cold First Services was poor The places was empty now I know why read more

Kalaveras - This are not Chilaquiles Verdes more like chips poquita salsa eggs not cook right beans where cold - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

If you want to have a great time and get drunk this is the place, got live music Saturday night DJ amazing musics playlist great vibes and service as well food is good but I just came for the drinks does get crowded but it's best if you do reservations family friendly, was my first item here and I had a blast will be coming back soon read more

Kalaveras - The entry way - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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We though the food was great. Hands down one of the best pastors I've had. I was a bit disappointed that Taco Tuesday rule wasnt explained to us until the bill came. We saw the promo and had no fine print regarding that this didnt apply to the tacos in the menu (thats super misleading by the way). We came here to dine on a budget and ended up spending more than $60. The server was nice but she made it seem like we were supposed to know what taco Tuesday meant in this restaurant. Ambiance is nice, its definitely a fun vibe. I also appreciate the wood tables and booth seats weren't sticky. read more

The ambiance was great and color ful but What a disappointment this place was. The food is over priced and it's not hot when it gets to the table. We were bothered that our server was super pushy trying to upsell us on the most expensive drinks and food on their menu. The food was tasteless and upset our stomachs. I mentioned it to the server and she made a joke left our table. We will not be returning. One star for sure read more

Rosie Was such a pleasure, made us feel super welcomed! Offered the best drinks on the menu & Pacifico Beer pitcher was greatly priced (lowkey all of the drinks are bomb lol) but she was great. Thank you Rosie for such a great experience read more

Kalaveras - Cucumber margarita and Pacifico Pitcher - Mexican Near Me - Orange, California

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Tried a new (old established) Mexican restaurant ~ and glad we did. Food 4/5: We ordered birrio queso crispy/dorado tacos, carnitas soft tacos, rice and beans. The tacos come 3 to an order and were both very good. *The meat quality was very good. Their yellow salsa was spicy with a hint of mango. I can't put my finger on it, but the beans were odd. A little too salty, yet bland, and too thin ~ seemed watered down. And though the rice had a little bit of vegetables in it, it was very bland too. Service 4/5: Not quite as attentive as I would have liked; though knowledgeable, efficient, quick, accommodating, and reasonably friendly. Ambience 3-4/5: Kalavera's is a lively, active, colorful restaurant, and bar. I asked the waitress if they move tables away and create a dancing floor in the evening, because that's what it seemed like. She said that it's a family restaurant and that sometimes people dance near their tables, but they don't turn it into a full-blown bar. We had a big lovely booth and I was fine, but do note that it's definitely not a quiet place. Rate at 3.5, but will have to choose ~ so 3 for now. I want to go back and try their ceviche on a plate encircled incucumber slices. Looked refreshing. read more

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We had the BEST experience at Kalaveras thanks to Jackson! From the moment we sat down, he was so personable, welcoming, and genuinely sweet. He made us feel taken care of the entire time and completely elevated our experience. read more

Wanted Mexican food, so found this place not too far from our place. We've driven by many times, but I never really paid attention. Took 3 grandkids, one for his Birthday. We made reservations and I requested a both. Our server Amy was great, but then after a while we did to see her. Others helped up with more drinks etc. Turns out she was on break. Usually the server tells us, hey we are taking our break. My husband and I had the carnitas dinner, very good, a little different than most Mexican restaurants. Came with pork rind, which I do not care for. I have leftovers my husband does not. My 17 year old had the Quesadilla Birria tacos plus rice and bean,s she ate it all. Other granddaughter had the child's quesadilla, leftovers. My grandson had the Kassie burrito and he had leftovers. My grandson received ice cream, whip cream and a churro for his BD desert. Oh I had a Cadillac Margarita, it was a little different but good. They have lots of Tequila drinks to choose from. It was $16 a little high, but all the kids drinks were veery reasonable. Very lively place, lots of unique artwork, music etc. read more

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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

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

I absolutely love this Kalaveras location! 10 outta 10! I had already been to the Whittier location and the drinks were not so good. After bringing my friend here for her birthday I can honestly say this location is my favorite. The food was delicious. They had happy hour and Taco Tuesday at the time I went. Fernando was our server and he did an amazing job. read more

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If you want great vibes, great food, and to change your vibes in the best way... this is the place! Service is incredible from servers to bartenders. Manny has served me at the bar multiple and he's amazing!! Sheyla kills it behind the bar too. Make sure to stop by during happy hour because they kill it and the options are great! Highly recommended. read more

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Service is amazing The food is good we had the parrillada el chorizo y shrimp n queso beans read more

I come here for good food and vibes. Been here at least 5 times and the food is always good. If you are not Latino and you don't like Latin music, this place is not for you, they do not play Journey here. Thanks Rosie for the wonderful service. There was another gentleman that provided good service. Service never disappoints. 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

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