Alex is the best!! Made our day the best Mother's Day :) She's so sweet and personable 10/10 will come again read more

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What a gem! Came across this venue randomly, everything was fantastic. Guest service, ambience and flavors are awesome. Very reasonable Happy Hour menu (until 7!). I will literally drive past my other favorite restaurants to go back for their flavors. Tacos Gobernador, nachos, taquitos, etc. Bartender Carlos was amazing, Excited to go back, did not know there are several other locations in LA! read more

Came here on a Thursday night to have dinner with a friend. I was able to make a reservation on Open Table and when I arrived, my friend and I were seated right away. One thing to note is that there is very loud music playing inside, so me and my friend were pretty much yelling at each other as we conversed, but that's okay HAHA For my entree, I ordered the enchilada de cameron and oh my goodness, it was so delicious. The portion size was pretty big but it was so good, I was able to eat almost all of it. I also ordered some margaritas on the side and they were also pretty yummy as well and also decently priced. Overall, I usually say I would come back to try other items but, I want to come back just for the enchilada!! read more

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First time coming to this restaurant. I've passed by it numerous times but always wanted to see was the inside as decorative as the outside. And it is even better. I love the ambiance, attentiveness of the staff and the food was pretty good. I went due info happy hour. My only complaints are for the woman who rudely answered the phone and place me on hold for 18+ minutes and our waitress Laura did not tell us the toppings for the dollar tacos only on Tuesday are located at the front. We figured it out on our own. Other than that we had a great night and Laura was amazing. Possibly the I'll dine there again. We'll see read more

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Was here about a couple months ago for a coworker gathering. We had just finished a training meeting and went to this loction, im sad to see its closed because this was the one location that the service was actually okay compared to other locations. Everyone was nice, friendly and accommodating. read more

First time here and their birria tacos definitely hit the spot. The birria taco is pretty big, comes with 3. The fried cod tacos was pretty fresh with generous portions. The shrimp tacos were just okay. I think they used frozen shrimp, I prefer shrimp tacos with fresh ones. Their complimentary chips were pretty good, came with their in-house salsa. The pricing was fair as well, nothing crazy. Overall, I'd come back to try out other things on their menu. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area and craving some mexican food read more

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Thai place is ok, stopped here on a Wednesday night and sat the bar and had a drink. Wednesday they have seafood specials like sushi. I don't think I'll be eating sushi at a Mexican place. Also it's expensive. It's very loud in the facility and hard to talk the person sitting right next to you. The bartender was very good, sweet and attentive. I asked them to put the dodger game on because they were showing a really old football game and that never happened. The place is decorated very cute and it's small but there is plenty of seating. The parking is mainly street parking and can be difficult. I don't know that I'll be going back, there are better more affordable Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

Really enjoyed Mariposas and the staff! Came here with my best friend and witnessed a patron being extremely racist and rude to staff. Staff treated her with compassion and patience. Sorry Mariposa staff, that some people were not raised back. The food was great, but service was superior. Will be back read more

Creative aesthetic and drinks. I've noticed various locations throughout SoCal and was curious to visit when it arrived to Pasadena. I thought it might be good as it's usually busy and they keep opening new locations, it's not. I couldn't finish my drink, and that says a lot because I don't like to waste. The service wasn't great and it was so difficult to hear them over the loud music playing. From the outside it looks like a good vibe, but it was a waste of my time and money. I won't be returning. read more

Delicious! Friendly Service! Great Vibe! Strong Drinks! 10/10 would totally reccomend Kalaveras. I loved the quality of the food here. A bit of the elevated Mexican food vibe. FOOD + DRINKS: The Esquite...street corn in a cup. So good! The Kali Burrito...shrimp, French fries, steak, rice, guacamole wrapped in a light delicious tortilla. Yum! Their quesadilla and potatoes taquitos was a great choice for the vegetarian I was with, and actually both were so tasty for being without meat! You taste the quality in all their ingredients, even the cheeses. Their spicy Jalapeño cucumber margarita was the best! Laege chunks of cucumber with a tajin rim. I love a place that isn't afraid to pour you a stiff drink that still tastes delicious! AMBIANCE + SERVICE: Indoor seating with a cute outdoor patio right on the corner, so good for people watching. Latino music videos playing on the TVs outside, set the tone to accompany some great good and drinks. Wonderful attentive and friendly service. They have Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm Margarita specials on Mondays (Pitchers for $30!) Taco specials on Tuesdays ($3.50 tacos) Mezcal Wednesdays (Mezcal Cocktails for $9) Michelada Thuradays ($9 michis) Definetly a great spot to grab some drinks and enjoy some eats read more

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The shrimp tacos were very tasty and the different drinks were well made. The service is very fast here and the prices are very reasonable. I would recommend this place. read more

My husband and I came here for our anniversary and the service and food was amazing. Let's start with the ambiance when you walk in you see all of the beautiful paintings on the wall. The decor is so beautiful and the place is spotless clean. We had Birria tacos, taqueria, and nachos and all 3 were super delicious. The food was fresh and nice and hot when it came to our table. The service was amazing. Arianna was our server and she was training Nicole. Both women were attentive and super nice. We never had to request anything more than once and they were on top of the refills. Both women kept smiles on their faces which was good to see because it shows they enjoy their jobs. We definitely will return in the future.. thank you Kalaveras for the amazing food, service, and ambiance! read more

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Stopped by for lunch. The food was delicious and priced pretty good for a lunch menu service was great as well however the music was so loud we could not hear each other speak. Suggestion, plz turn the music down a bit. Nice vibe as well. Definitely would return. read more

Three stars for service, decor, and food. Minus two stars for absurdly high volume music, predatory valet, lackluster views, and inescapable TVs. Kalaveras seems to be in the wrong place. It's a nightclub atmosphere with dark colors and cool neon accents, music blasting from every corner, and valet parking, but it's situated on an awkward point jutting out into an intersection flanked by a car dealership and a cat hotel. You'd expect a joint like this in Old Town or closer to LA, not across the street from a Chevron and a florist. The edgy atmosphere is definitely a selling point, especially at night when the neon paint really shines, but we came in the early evening when the sun was just starting to set. I was enchanted by the floral entryway curving around the bar but we were quickly overwhelmed by the insane music volume. You should be prepared to shout - and according to our waitress, this was before they "really crank it up" later at night. My Apple Watch was constantly notifying me that I was in an environment that would damage my hearing. So we sat out on the patio, which was a little quieter, but not by much. From here, pointing out into the intersection, the view leaves a lot to be desired. But the stools were exceptionally comfortable and the service was personable and friendly - we even bantered with a waiter about whether or not we could actually handle the *really* spicy sauce (we could). The food came out fairly quickly, but they continually got our table confused with another table, even giving them a plate that had already been mistakenly placed on our table. Extra points, however, for the waitress who grooved with us while leading us to our table. The food was all delicious. I got the margarita flight, which boasted a gorgeous presentation of four little margarita glasses lined with spiced pepper and various accoutrements, and the Kali Burrito, which was sliced in half like a wrap and overflowed with guacamole. I recommend placing the accompanying fried plantains inside the burrito for maximum flavor potential. This is not a family-friendly restaurant. The omnipresent TVs played a loop of several very suggestive music videos and my 4-year-old niece was enthralled, but there was nowhere we could put her that she couldn't see them. So this is a place for your average 20-something crowd. Overall, Kalaveras is an experience and a good time - just bring hearing protection. read more

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Even though I read the reviews that mentioned how insanely loud the music is inside, I still wasn't prepared. The volume was truly deafening. I'm all for a lively environment, but the blaring levels here crossed into absurdity. You legit cannot hold a conversation inside unless you're yelling or sitting right on top of your seat mate. My friend and I opted to switch tables and move to the patio instead, where the speaker volume was somewhat reduced. Moving on to the food and drinks, I was excited to try the Horchata colada, which was the entire reason I picked this place to meet. Sadly, I was not a fan. All I could taste was the Malibu rum. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy rum but when it's in a cocktail I prefer the rum to be balanced against the other ingredients - so that I can actually make out the other flavors instead of being overwhelmed by just rum. As for the food, the chips and salsa were good. The guacamole also came with more chips and pico de gallo as well. We had no complaints with the food. Nevertheless, given everything else, I have no interest in returning. ****************** My Ratings: 1 Star: Terrible; just thinking about it makes me angry. 2 Stars: Wasn't a fan so Not likely to return. 3 Stars: Meh. Average. Might return if others drag me. 4 Stars: Yum! Likely to return. 5 Stars: Amazing! Would plan my day around it. read more

If you want to have an intimate conversation, this is not the place for you. The music is LOUD! Food was decent, service is average, happy hour prices are decent. read more

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This is a very good spot. Have been here and the Downey location. Both are very loud but an overall fun atmosphere. The food is very good here. The birria tacos and taquitos are my favorite!!! The servers at this location are super friendly and very attentive. read more

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Great brunch,! Food on point and the service was excellent Beto, our server was amazing ! Thank you very much !

Kalaveras Pasadena is my spot. I love their margaritas, they are so good. They make their pure from scratch with real fruit. Everyone is always so attentive. I am a local from Pasadena and I feel like family here. Jocelyn,karo, July are the bartenders here (the mean girls club) they will make sure you enjoy your time at kalaveras. read more

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It is no longer Kalaveras. it's called Kultura. The menu is slightly different. Still has margarita Monday and Taco Tuesday. I asked for chips and salsa but was told they only do chips, salsa a guacamole. Service was terrible. Waited and waited. I was served by one waiter, then I asked for another taco which was served to me by a second different waiter, and waited for the bill for about ten minutes which was given to me by a woman. It'll be awhile before I think about going back. read more

What a fun vibe! Music, great food/drinks and great company! We were looking for a spot for my brother's birthday and this place kept coming up but in different cities. At first I made a reservation at the San Pedro location for our group but the weather kinda sucked to drive all the way out there so we decided to look for a location that would be closer or central to all of us so we chose this one. I don't think this one takes any reservations but they accommodated our group. My sister, brother and wife showed up before the rest of the group and sat at the bar for a couple of drinks while they waited for our table. Customer Service: 10/10 The bartenders and servers were very helpful in choosing drinks and suggested the Kalaveras and pina con chile Margarita it was super delish not to sweet or salty just right. We then got our table and the vibe was very fun and festive. Vibes: 9/10 There was music playing and people were enjoying their dinner. Food: 9/10 We ordered a couple of items from the food menu and everything tasted delicious nothing amazing but really good food. We ordered the potato taquitos 4/5, I had the shrimp burrito 5/5 which was huge but very tasty! My sister got the enchiladas de camaron 5/5. All the drinks were tasty and looked really pretty! The Margarita flight: 10/10 DELICIOUS! Kalaveras Margarita: 10/10 La Vela: Cool presentation 10/10 La Guera: Very tasty 10/10 Pina con chile: 10/10 Parking: Small valet parking but plenty of street parking. If you don't mind the loud music and fun atmosphere hit up this place you won't regret it. They have plenty of other Kalaveras in LA county. read more

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The food was good. The drinks are strong, but very good. Service was very quick on a Tuesday. read more

Kalaveras - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food was amazing. Happy Hour drinks and food portions were on point. Our server Lourdes provided exceptional customer service. The manager also stopped by to check on our group. I will definitely stop by again when I am visiting the area. read more

Great happy yr. Mostly sit at the bar. Bartenders always very attentive, great convo, and friendly. Food comes out quick. Will definitely go back. Ask for Jocelyn or Karolina. read more

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Stopped by for lunch today, and from the very beginning everything was great, from the interaction with the manager who was up front to the service & lets not forget the AMAZING food! The place is also very in theme with "Dia de los Muertos" as it is around the corner, i was surprised to see the beautiful altar upon entering the establishment, in addition to the great halloween decor all around the restaurant. I tried their lunch special going on which was the "combination plate", you could mix and match a couple items (which came with your choice if rice/beans or a side salad) which i thought was absolutely great as i tend to be indecisive when it comes to ordering food especially when it all looks so good! I tried out the green chicken enchilada and the potato and cheese taquito, which was so flavorful and have no regrets whatsoever. Everything was a 10/10 and definitely will be coming back to Kalaveras! If you are ever in the area or looking for some delicious mexican food, be sure to check them out, staff was amazing and food even more!! Thank you Kalaveras Pasadena :) read more

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Amazing location! Parking yes! Handicap parking yes! Outside seating yes! Lot of inside seating yes! Full bar/ Daily special menu/ CLEAN!!!!! Super friendly staff all the ladies are kind and so friendly with so much energy!!!!! Truly loved it. Very glad my girlfriend and daughter found this place. Food was delicious and worth the price! The drinks are just perfect!!!!!!!! Will be back!! Thank you to all the staff!!! read more

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Love Kalaveras! It has a fun and vibrant vibe. I came on Cinco De Mayo and it was pretty busy, but not packed. I made reservations the night before, but it did not show up in their system day of. Luckily, they were able to get us a table indoors within a few minutes. Chips and salsa are complimentary and refillable. For drinks, we got the charcoal paloma and jarrito loko. Both were beautifully presented. Highly recommend the jarrito loko! For appetizers, we got chicken taquitos (it was okay). The carne asada and chicharrón tacos were better. They are huge and loaded with meat. Service was friendly and fast. Overall, solid and authentic Mexican food. Will be back for Margarita Mondays and Taco Tuesdays! read more

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This is the best place to come if you want good food and drink with loud music. The service is very good and they come by to check on you consistently. They even came by with a tray of shots for $16 each of you wanted one. It was definitely a party in here this Saturday with the amount of birthdays being celebrated and celebrating everyone taking shots. read more

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The service and staff here are amazing!! The Manager Christina is the BEST!!! Drinks were fantastic from Jocelyn at the bar, and the service and atmosphere was great! Was here on a Friday afternoon with friends, and would highly recommend!!! read more

Kalaveras' team is always so nice and attentive. I've been coming to this restaurant for the last year. Jocelyn, karol and Cristina always welcome me with a smile. I always sit at the bar and I always see everyone working hard. So if you live by the area, consider coming here. I live out in LA and I wish I lived closer. They always have the beer and shots that I want. The atmosphere is very inviting and they always listen to requests to change the tv to the various sporting events that are playing. The food is very delicious. I love the shrimp fajitas and the breakfast burrito on the brunch menu. read more

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We had a girls' night out at Kalaveras, and the experience was great. Our waiter, Gio, was attentive, the environment was pleasant, and the music wasn't too loud. I ordered a tostada Kalaka (I think that's what it's called), and although I wish it had tasted a bit more like ceviche, it was still good. The girls really enjoyed the quesobirria. By the way, the tostadas looked and tasted homemade. read more

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This was my first time at this establishment, and while my food was good, I didn't feel welcome. When we walked in the hostess looked me and my family up and down like we were less than. When a female server brought my son's food, rather than placing it in front of him, she tried to hand it to me then proceeded to reach over my food, rather than walk around the table. These little microaggressions, though may seem insignificant to some, made our experience unpleasant and we most likely won't be returning. The quesa birria tacos were good but the margarita slushie made me feel sick and didn't have much strawberry flavor. As a first time patron, I expected more. . . . . read more

Overall, it's a nice place in Pasadena for drinks and Mexican food. The Paloma Negra cocktail was decent, and the Kali Burrito was different with shrimp and asada, but surprisingly tasty. I was a bit disappointed that they charged extra for the green sauce without telling me. The service was average, and they played music throughout. If you want a good variety of drinks and Mexican food, Kalaveras is worth checking out. read more

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Every time I go I'm always impressed! Carlos (alfono I think) at the bar and many of the regular employees always make our groups feel special and offer great service! Not to mention incredible Margaritas... The guavarita is a newer summer drink and it's amazing.. Not too sweet! Continues to be my go to for a fun night out! The music gets turned up after 5:30 (but you can still talk) it's a total club vibe. Herd they have Sunday brunch (family friendly with mariachi band) so I'll have to check that out! read more

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Came here one night service was kind of slow, which was a little strange since the place was more than half empty. I ordered the aguachile which was good and spicy, came with a decent amount of shrimp. It was initially served with tortillas, so I had to ask about the tostadas it was supposed to come with. My friends ordered the carnitas plate, and taquitos. Both were good, the taquitos were large and crunchy. The tortillas that came with the carnitas plate were cold and hard, we had to ask for fresh ones. Overall food was OK but nothing spectacular. The vibe of this place is more to come and get drunk rather to come and have a great meal. read more

Went for a birthday and sat on the patio. Ambiance was beautiful, and drinks are good and strong. As someone with a special diet I was relieved to see more than one appetizer option for me, and they were delicious. Their take on the dragon roll was HUGE and flavors were a hit. Nice spice as well. I would only say that the service can be a bit slow. Sometimes you have to flag a waitress down. Maybe they were giving us time to enjoy, I would return and give it another go!!! read more

I was pleasantly surprise about the food at this place. We ordered the queso fundido and it was a bit messy. The three tortillas they give with it wasn't enough! I think I would have rather had it with chips. It was great but not extraordinary. The habanero salsa is so good. I was told that the tortillas at Kalaveras are hand made but they didn't seem so for me but I can be wrong. The drinks were okay which is why I didn't give it 5 stars. Lots of yelpers say that the drinks are but I've had better. Maybe it was an off night? (It was super empty and we were told that it was because it was Easter weekend.) I had the cucumber jalapeño margarita with the Tajín rim and it disappointed big time. I couldn't taste the cucumber, jalapeño, tequila, or even the citrus a margarita usually has. I did got a reg margarita and the tequila was great but the citrus flavor was not there. I didn't want to waste anymore $ on drinks. With those two drinks I could have bought tequila to enjoy at home. The husband had the birria tacos and those were AMAZING! They didn't skimp on the meat either. So tasty! Delicious! I had the beef lomo saltado and it was perfection! The chimichurri sauce put it over the top! I wouldn't have paired it with sweet potato fries. Reg potato fries would have been much better but I'd have it again. The vibe is loud, super colorful, and music videos are played on the various tv screens. Some music video are not for all audiences so be advised. I found it fun and loved it. Service was attentive & friendly. The seating is kind of cramped. I was hoping to get a booth like at the location in Montebello but no booths at this Pasadena location. There was a big party and they were cramped in a corner. Might have to visit another location and do quality control. LOL! read more

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Came with coworkers for an after work celebration and has a great time! They have a small parking lot but lots of street parking available. It was pretty full for a Wednesday night with loud music and gorgeous interior decor. My group decided to sit at the outdoor patio under a heat lamp that wasn't doing a good job heating us lol. They do have happy hour and daily specials! Kali burrito $18 - delicious! Had shrimp and asada in it for a tasty blend. I felt if was a little dry, maybe needed a some sauce but I did really enjoy it! Portion was huge. Coworkers really enjoyed their tacos and both agreed the camote one was the best one! The drinks were also very tasty and the service was great! Our server was very friendly and even brought us a birthday flan. Definitely my night. read more

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La comida es muy buena es un buen ambiente para convivir en familia as well as the service is great and food was very much presentable. Will be coming read more

I decided to stop by for a mojito and the bartender surprised me. Not only was this the best mojito I've ever had but the Mexican candy shot was on the house! Good vibe and great location. I'll definitely be back! 5 stars!!! read more

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