My husband and I decided to come in for Taco Tuesday dinner, and as always the tacos were on point. They never disappoint! I do have to say though, I really miss the buffet-style taco bar -- please bring it back! Our server, Briseida, was fantastic. She was attentive, polite, and kept checking on us even though the place was a little busy. Great service makes the experience even better. Thank you! read more

Our group of friends recently dined here, and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. First, we were surprised to find that we were charged for the chips and salsa without being told there was a charge. It was only a dollar on each (5 ) of our bills but they should have told us. Many Mexican restaurants provide them as a complimentary appetizer, so it would have been nice if the server had let us know beforehand. The biggest issue, however, was the service. One person in our party never received his meal. We had to ask about it, and we were simply told, "It's coming," with no explanation or apology. We ended up waiting so we could all eat together, so my soup was cold and I ended up not eating it and had to take it home. When the bill came, I asked what had happened. I was hoping the server would apologize or at least explain the delay. Instead, she didn't really answer my question. Only after I commented that they must have forgotten it, server said his meal had burned and the kitchen had to remake it. It would have been much better if she had communicated that to us from the beginning instead of leaving us wondering what was going on. Throughout the meal, the server rarely checked on our table to see if we needed anything or if everything was okay. Given the long delay and lack of communication, I also think it would have been a nice gesture to either comp the delayed meal or at least remove the charge for the chips and salsa. And normally we would tip less but she added the tip to the bill Unfortunately, what should have been an enjoyable dinner with friends turned into a frustrating experience because of the lack of communication and customer service. read more

I came in for Taco Tuesday and, honestly, it was a bit disappointing. The setup felt very unorganized from the start. They ask how many tacos you want before you even get to the taco bar or see the meat options, which made the whole process confusing. They did have a decent selection of meats like chicharrón, potato, asada, barbacoa, lengua, and pastor, but the portions were pretty small. On top of that, they were out of basic toppings like onions and cilantro, which is kind of a big deal for tacos. Sides like rice, beans, or corn on the cob are an extra $3, which didn't really feel worth it given the overall experience. It wasn't terrible, but it definitely didn't live up to the hype. I probably wouldn't come back specifically for their Taco Tuesday. Happy Cinco de Mayo read more

The tacos were very small, not enough meat at all. They ran out of avocado salsa and did not replace it which should not have happened at 5:00 p.m. The waitress only came to our table once which I felt she could have came at least twice. The restaurant looked nice and clean though. I most likely will not be going back again. read more

You don't have to wait for your food- it's all around the room! The tastes is delicious. I wanted to go back for thirds of everything- it was just that flavorful! I loved the vibe- happy, lil loud, Mexican. read more

Service was OK food was OK. I left a five dollar cash tip and they still took it out of my credit card without my permission and additional five dollars. I put zero on the receipt so they stole money from me. read more

I went to KALAVERAS on a Sunday for brunch. It was a very bad experience. The food was very dried out as it was sitting in the buffet for a long period of time. No lids on the food. Flies were on the food as well. If you value quality, I do not recommend this restaurant for dining. Not to mention I became ill after eating. read more

We stopped in for lunch recently! As luck would have it, we were there for Taco Tuesday! Great prices on street tacos. Full assortment of meats and all the fixings! Don't miss their Margarita Flights! Generous pour with outstanding customer service! Bar staff is quick with your order. Multiple big screens to catch all your favorite sports action! Save a seat for me! read more

Went here after not going for awhile because my last experience wasn't great. They really turned around and are so much better now! The music is at an appropriate level and honestly it was a great playlist! The food was great! I went on a Tuesday and they had a taco bar for $2 a taco! Lots of toppings you add yourself! Great service and great food read more

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Well, I'm not sure if it was a fluke or just simple lack of consistency in the quality of their food but after two vists of ordering the same exact food, the second visit was nowhere as good as the fist one. I'm not really referring to the service, the service itself was fine on both occassions but the taste and quality of the food was just not the same at all. I was actually very dissaponted the second time and it leads me to believe was it really good or was the first time that it was good just a fluke? The pictures I attached are the ones from the first experience, are the ones from the first time and it was great. The second time I visited on a Friday night (not busy at all) and the food was mediocre at best. It really sucks because I wanted to like it but now I am not sure that I want to return because I don't know what to expect. read more

Tortillas on the tacos were they have great daily deals and they also have happy hour. The first time I came here, I can only my own and sat at the bar. Service was great and the food was good. Since I had a great experience, I brought my team in for lunch the next time I was there. Service was funky at lunch. They said they couldn't split the check more than 4 ways. We had 8 people and were there for work so we had to have individual checks. He said it was policy and he couldn't split it so we offered to sit at different tables if that needed to be the case. There were more than enough tables for each of us to have sat individually. Honestly we just needed to eat on our lunch break. Then when our individual checks came out, we were charged 18% for a party larger than 6. That's fine, but disclose it... read more

We visit this place but got hair in my taco they don't even have a sneeze guard to protect their food from patterns, ur pretty much touching the food and easily can cough or sneeze on it since they don't protect it. Not sure how health department doesn't care. read more

Went to Kalaveras another two times recently. They have $13.99 lunch specials which are good value. My food was really good. My waiter was Miguel and he was really nice and attentive. Everything was great. Service, food and ambiance. The 2nd time i went recently, Cindy was my waitress and she was really nice, and attentive as well. Plan to go back soon. They have happy hour deals as well, but havent made it out to those yet . read more

Kalaveras - Asada, pastor and carnitas tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

The food was so good. My absolute favorite is enchiladas verdes. These are the best I've ever had. The chips and salsa are great too! The service was excellent. I was seated quickly. The waitress and staff were so attentive and kind. Everyone was so helpful and welcoming! I will be back and I'd highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Kalaveras - Enchiladas Verdes - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Ambience is beautiful, probably better at night. Mai Tai was delicious. Pork Carnitas also very good. Churro sandwich was good, just a bit too crunchy on outside. Nachos were good but the cheese tasted like what they use in the theatre. Overall, I would come back again. Service was great. read more

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The restaurant was almost empty, we were seated right away and ordered, our food took a while to come out. The Albondigas were bland the crunchy tacos were about the same. With only 6 patrons I thought the service would be better., the restaurant is nice but the cooks need to step it up a notch . Not sure if I'd return.. read more

Ate there for lunch today. first off, there was only 1 other patron in the whole restaurant. That says something considering how busy the area is with all the auto dealers nearby. I ordered a cadillac margi, not bad but overpriced at $19.00. It was taco Tuesday and that is one of the reasons I went, however due to the soccer games, taco tuesday wasn't available. ??? that's just strange. I ordered a lunch special, enchilada & chile relleno w/rice & beans. when I got the silverware wrapped with a napkin it looked as though it was probably at someone's table and didn't get used as the napkin had red sauce on it. Then the food came out and I have to say I have never seen a chile relleno so small. At first I thought they forgot it. Upon tasting I recognized the flavor of the enchilada sauce right away because it is what I use at home, Las Palmas! I could be wrong but that is just what it tasted like. Also the cheese was tough and chewy as though it was microwaved. The chili relleno, although small did taste ok, except I have never had pico de gallo served on top of a chili relleno. Rice and beans - nothing special. Needless to say, I won't be returning to this place. There are far better Mexican restaurants to go to in Ventura/Oxnard area. read more

Kalaveras - Dirty napkin? Please don't give this to your customers - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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So glad we stopped in to try this spot! Have passed it on the freeway a bunch but had a craving for birria tacos so decided to give it a go. Really cute interior, fun vibes and I can tell this place definitely gets busy on weekend evenings. I had the Jarritos Loko which had tequila, watermelon Jarritos, watermelon purée, lime juice and a chamoy/tajin rim. Soooo good and refreshing! Plus the presentation was really cute! The tacos were great, I did get a few really fatty pieces of birria but took them out and enjoyed the rest. All of the salsas we tried had nice flavor. Hubby had nachos which were good too, loaded up with toppings and a huge portion size. Will definitely be back! read more

Kalaveras - Jarritos Loko - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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We have noticed Kalaveras in Oxnard by the Auto Mall while driving by on the 101fwy. We had gone to the location when it was a Red Lobster several times and were curious about what replaced it. All I can say is we wish we tried it sooner. As you walk in you can tell it went through a recent full renovation, no trace of the old red lobster. It features a vibrant atmosphere with a gorgeous bar as the center piece, Music was modern Mexican and was at a perfect level that did not impede conversation. We started off with a couple of Margaritas and they were both fantastic. I had the Paloma Negra, traditional silver tequila with fresh made sweet and sour on rocks with a salt rim. I really liked the salt as the grain was not too large, many restaurants use Kosher salt that falls off to quickly. The wife tried the Chamoyada, silver tequila, chamoy, mango purée on the rocks with a tahini rim. She liked it so much she had 2. Miguel brought us some fresh chips and salsa with the drinks and they were great, not just watered down tomatoes. Great roasted flavor and had a good kick. We ordered the Chicken Mole Enchiladas and the Quesa Birria Tacos. The mole was very good and complex, with the heat building with each bite, but not overwhelming. The Tacos, 3 crispy cheese tacos - slow braised beef - lime onions - avocado - cilantro - consommé. Wow we will come back for both of these dishes. We sat at the bar as we usually do if it's just the two of us. Miguel provided impeccable service starting with suggestions on the drinks. He recommended that we try the Sunday Brunch buffet with bottomless mimosas and to come back for $2 taco Tuesday. We will see you then Miguel. read more

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I am writing to share my disappointment with the service my party and I received during our recent visit. From the moment we were seated, the service was poor. We sat at our table for several minutes before anyone acknowledged us or came over to take our drink order. When our server finally came over, he did not introduce himself. Instead, while taking our order, he burped, which was extremely unprofessional and unacceptable. I ordered a frozen margarita, but after we had already been waiting for our drinks, the server came back to tell me the frozen drink machine was not working. I changed my order to a different drink, but the frozen margarita was never removed from our bill, and we were still charged for it. Our server also appeared to be the bartender. While I understand employees can have multiple responsibilities, he seemed to spend more time talking with customers at the bar than checking on our table. After our food and drinks were served, he never returned to ask if everything was okay, if we needed refills, or if we wanted another drink. We sat for approximately 30 to 45 minutes without anyone checking on us. Eventually, we had to ask the manager for our check because our server never came back to our table. We explained everything that had happened to the manager, but to be honest, she did not seem concerned about our experience. She did not apologize, acknowledge our concerns, or make any effort to resolve the situation. She simply handed us our check. The quality of the food and drinks was not the issue the service was. Unfortunately, the poor customer service overshadowed what could have been an enjoyable dining experience. Being ignored for an extended period, charged incorrectly for a drink I never received, and receiving little to no concern from management made us feel that our experience and concerns were not taken seriously. This experience fell far below our expectations. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and that steps are taken to ensure future guests receive the level of service they deserve. Considering the poor service, the billing error, and the lack of effort from management to address our concerns, I would appreciate a fair resolution to this matter. Unfortunately, because of this experience, we will not be returning to your restaurant, and I cannot recommend it to others. read more

Food service and price are amazing! Taco Tuesday is delicious!!!!! The place looks great too. Fun location! read more

Kalaveras - Receipt for 3 people (one is an athlete that ate 16 tacos!) - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Delicious food and great service! Be sure to take a photo at the beautiful flower wall! Overall great dining experience. read more

Kalaveras - Shrimp ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Stopped by last night sat at the bar to have a quick beer and meal. Bartender was chill, and very attentive to my needs. Dinner came out quick, and was delicious. Vibe was chill, nothing bad to share. read more

The service was great. The ambiance was good (they could lower the music volume a bit until it is "party" time). The food was good. They have Taco Tuesday bar where you tell the server how.many tacos you want and they give you a ticket to go get them from the taco bar. Happy hour Slushy Margaritas so refreshing. The appetizer queso fundido was really good and the albondiga soup was perfect for the cold windy night read more

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Walked in on a Sunday afternoon and was expecting it to be way busier than it was. The music was pumping a little too loud. We were greeted and sat right away. My family and I weren't too interested in the food menu so we just ordered drinks. Not sure if will be back to try the food as nothing really caught my eye. read more

Kalaveras - Guava Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Just got done with my first visit to Kalaveras. I got the ceviche, chicharron taco, birria tacos, and the camaron enchiladas. Everything was very good and exceeded my expectations. The portion sizes were good and I'm currently stuffed to the brim. Our waitress was extremely nice and had an impressive memory. She was able to take our order without writing anything down, something I struggled with when I used to wait tables. The ambiance is fun and had good music playing the entire time. I will definitely be back in the future. read more

I made a reservation a week ago for 12 people and was told I would get a confirmation text the next day and to my surprise, I actually did! I got a reminder text that the reservation was coming up and it made me feel confident that they had us on the schedule. When we got there, we were a little early and they quickly put the table together for us. They did not seem annoyed or frustrated that we were a little early. I had wanted to put some things on the table for my employees. Everyone got there and they immediately brought over water for everyone and chips and salsa. Sarah was our server and she was so friendly and welcoming. She answered all of our questions and honored all of our special requests. We have a couple picky eaters, and it was no problem at all. I went out on a limb and tried something different that I had never had, the Birria tacos. Holy cow! I literally want to go back tomorrow to have them again! They were fantastic. Everyone loved their food, everyone loved their drinks! Sara and the team were very attentive and very kind. The bill when it came was less than I was expecting and that even included the gratuity. I only regret having not been to this establishment sooner. The outside can be a little misleading. Not sure what to expect inside, but it is a fun atmosphere with music and lights, but not so much that you can't enjoy your company. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and if you get a chance to sit in Sara's section, I strongly recommend it! She was a doll! We can't wait to go back. read more

Kalaveras - We had a blast! - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Good food and good service. The lunch special was great with lots of choices. Deduct one star for no complementary chips and no salsa bar.

Service: 2/5 Lost 3 point just because I felt like she treated us as if we were teens with no parents to chaperone us. For instance, I pointed at Kala burrito on the menu and ordered. I also asked I can add rice to side, she looks at the one above which was kala wet burrito and read it off, then she reads off the one i want and said it doesn't come with rice. If she didnt hear what I said, she could've easily asked to repeat myself, I am fully AWARE that it doesnt come with rice and that was not the question. I was asking if i can ADD the rice to the side. When we were waiting for the food, she brings us ceviche which we never ordered????? She was horrible with taking orders and bring wrong order. However she was good with being attentive with filling water and checking on us. Food: 3/5 Lost 2 points because flour tortillas were warmed up in microwave instead of just throwing on the stove which should cook in 30secs or less with high heat. Chips were horrible with bad after taste. Seems like they reused old oil from last year. Kala burrito was good and guacamole too, just couldnt finish because the whole situation ruined my appetite Ambiance: 5/5 Nice interior with cool vibes because of the lighting It was our first time but service was pretty wack. Service+food price. It didnt really balance out well so we will find somewhere else to eat read more

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Upon entering, you are greeted by a huge grey skull !! Thus the name. The dining room is spacious with plenty of tables throughout! The music, unfortunately, is so loud, you cannot have a conversation across the table. This visit we just tried the beef and chicken empanadas ! They were definitely bigger than the other location's and were tasty but the beef seemed more greasy . Then our desserts arrived .. the Churro Sandwich had so many flavours ! It had a sweetness from the ice cream amply drizzled with a berry puree and a soft cinnamon note paired with a nice muted crunch. We also enjoyed the Apple Chimichanga with ice cream. Its crispy cinnamon tortilla strips again punctuated the dessert with a sweet note without being too overbearing. The service left a little to be desired but she was handling many tables with little to no help . All in all, a nice restaurant with many dining options! Come in and check it out ! read more

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Spontaneously took my mom to Kalaveras to check out the Happy Hour! HH is currently from 3pm-7pm Monday-Friday. Ordered Margaritas which were $10 each on the HH Menu. We both enjoyed our drinks!.. They had 5 Appetizers on the HH menu to choose from for $5 each. We devoured the cute Quesabirria Tacos that came w/ consommé. (You dip the Quesabirria in the soupy sauce). The Taquitos were okay, but nicely presented & rolled up in bright red tortillas. I was hungry so ofc I ate them up. Their menu offered some staples, but may seem a bit pricey for some people... The ambiance of the place was nice & open. It was the end of October, so it was nice to see the Ofrenda when you first walk in... I can see how people are complaining about the loud music. I didn't mind the music. It wasn't loud at the time, but I'm sure during the evenings & weekends it can get lit here. Our server was Tania. She was friendly, attentive & explained how their Taco Tuesday operates here. We definitely enjoyed coming early on a Tuesday by chance. When we left after 5pm, it looked like more people were arriving. Would definitely come back for Taco Tuesday. read more

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Sunday brunch, from out of town for the strawberry festival. Food lacking flavor and food was not very hot. The omelette person was grabbing ingredients with same hand and cross contaminating each omelette. Very understaffed had to ask for refills and then it took 10 minutes. Atmosphere is nice but service and food terrible. read more

Kalaveras - Hard a@$ tortilla! - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

We start off with a nice welcome and hostess seats us right away. We ordered drinks and they were delivered fast. Complementary chips and salsa is a nice touch. Chip were crisp and the salsa was nice and mild and thick for a nice chip scoop. read more

Happy that my friend Erica G and I finally got to try this spot for happy hour. Kalaveras has taken over the old red lobster building and the remodel looks fabulous! This is such a trendy and fun spot - a vibe that this side of Oxnard desperately needed. Walking in I loved the decor. The restaurant is dark and painted moody with pops of vibrate colors that make it feel like a rave. I love the neon touches of paint and the cool vibrant signs throughout the restaurant. The chairs were very comfortable in the dining area. There is plenty of seating, we sat in the comfortable dining tables but they also had booths and long high top benches with wide tables. Very good vibes and setup so that it seemed spacious. The bar is also stunning, would definitely be willing to sit at the bar with some friends next time. The menu here is pretty big. I was impressed with their cocktail and liquor selection. This could definitely be the spot to come for a large party and group who loves to drink. The cocktails were some of the classics and also some creative drinks. I love that they have a wide selection of margarita flavors and some fun shots! For food there are the staples like tacos and nachos but also some bar food like wings and fries. They have sushi fusion too! Very extensive menu and the regular menu is just a tad pricey. I'd highly recommend coming for Happy Hour, trust me! The hours first off are phenomenal! I am so glad to have a place that doesn't stop happy hour at 5pm, theirs goes until at least 7pm which us hard afternoon workers very much appreciate. The happy hour menu is where it's at! Most appetizer bites on happy hour are $5! Like seriously how can you beat that? They also have $10 margaritas and some other fun cocktails. Really good prices for the quality of the drinks and selection. Our server was Andres and he was exceptional. Super friendly and created a great vibe for us when we came. I loved his sense of humor and attentiveness. He offered us some great suggestions and was quick to bring us out our drinks and food. I would definitely ask for Andres again and due to his service and friendliness, I can easily say service was 5/5 stars. Food and cocktails were 4/5 stars and definitely good. The margaritas were served in the short glasses so I'd definitely need two to start my buzz. However, the flavors were really good. I had the cucumber margarita and loved that they topped it with chopped cucumber. Presentation and taste was a 5/5 but rated 4/5 because I'd like a little more kick/tequila with the $10 price point. Still not bad though bc some of my local margarita joints charge $12+ and the presentation isn't there. The Mexican candy shots were good too and I'll get those anytime because they always hit the spot and were also cute with the tajin rim and strawberry. We mainly came here to drink but we did order their quesobirria mini tacos. Presentation was great and we loved their crispy freshly fried shells. Cheesy and good sauce. We just agreed the birria meat was a little tough so when we bit down on it the whole meat would slide out. If the meat was just a little more tender it would have been a slam dunk. Has potential and the flavors were definitely there. I'd love to come back for happy hour again as there were some other food items I wanted to try like the loaded fries and spicy wings. Great new spot in Oxnard and you definitely need to sit at Andres table and make sure you come for happy hour. We'll be back. read more

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4.5 overall . I really enjoyed our time here. Had a drink and shared an app with my amiga, Mel L. Happy hour is great for the bites but the drinks (not strong)! for $10 each is not really super affordable. I guess in today's economy most drinks are $15 and up ...so maybe it is a great deal. I really enjoyed my guava marg. We shared the quesabirria tacos for $4.99! Not a big plate but we just wanted to taste their food. The tacos were good though the meat was a bit tough ,the flavor was fire . The consume ... also good. Andres, our server was amazing . We had a wobbly table and he fixed it right away without us asking . He also was friendly and attentive! The interior is beautiful and loved the vibe . I saw the reviews stating that this isn't authentic Mexican food , I don't think they claim to be . This is a hype up , let loose and relax kind of place . Music is on point ! For me it's more for a drinks/ apps spot and I'm cool with that . Love the colors , music and tasty drinks. It had a good crowd on a Thursday. Def props to Andres again for the great service. read more

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Super cute vibes, delicious food, and okay drinks. The consensus at the table was the mixed drinks were watered down and or lacked a good alcohol to mixer ratio . The food though - AMAZING - though expensive . The biggest con to me though was that we weren't told until AFTER we ordered drinks and apps that they can't split checks and can only take a maximum of 3 cards for large groups (with 18% gratuity added). We had a group of 13 so that's definitely something that should be told when placing reservation AND before taking orders Outside of that - the waitress was pleasant and the food came out quickly despite the large group. OH ! And they have brunch Saturday AND Sunday . read more

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Had a great experience here! The food and drinks were delicious, and the manager gave us a little extra time to finish our dinner and truly demonstrated warm hospitality that made us feel welcome. The atmosphere was amazing--especially the tribute to Selena, which added such a fun and meaningful touch to the vibe. Everything came together perfectly, and I'll definitely be going back. read more

Food was really good, drinks were great , and the aesthetics were on point. Service was a little slow, but we weren't in a rush so it didn't take away from the experience at all. Overall, great vibes and a fun spot. Would definitely come back. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Was curious about this place and about their happy hour. Stopped in to check it out. Great quesa birra tacos! Such a nice surprise. Friendly bartender, really decent house margarita. I'd come back to try more, after I have the birra tacos again read more

A nice midweek afternoon late lunch. The restaurant had only a couple other tables occupied, so we had the place to ourselves. The decor was very modern and I kinda enjoyed that. The background music was also a more modern Mexican style music, again, I enjoyed it. Chips and salsa to start at the table. The salsa was ice cold, obviously served straight from the refrigerator. I didn't think it was anything special, although it looked tasty. The margarita flight was fun to share. We got to taste 4 different margaritas of their choosing. Today, it was mango, hibiscus, cucumber and guava. Guava and mango for the win. Those tasted great. Props for the presentation as well. The kala bowl was basically a salad/burrito bowl with a protein of your choosing. I chose asada and I'm glad I did. It was really tasty and had a slight char to it from the grill. The produce was fresh and another highlight was the grilled pineapple pieces. The bowl was excellent! Overall, a really nice experience here! read more

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