Stopped by Kalaveras in Temecula and had a really good experience. The place has a fun and lively atmosphere with colorful decor that gives it a cool vibe. It's a great spot to go with friends, especially if you're looking for good food and drinks in a lively setting. The food was really flavorful and everything tasted fresh. They have a good variety of Mexican dishes to choose from and the portions were solid. The drinks were also really good and they have a nice selection of cocktails and margaritas. The service was friendly and everything came out at a good pace. Overall it's a great place to grab a meal, enjoy some drinks, and hang out with friends. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again when I'm in Temecula. read more

Another great spot for a weekend brunch! Such a shame the no longer have the all you can eat buffet, that was our brunch groups favorite thing here & that's the only reason I'm deducting a star..... please bring it back!! We will for still come on a taco Tuesday when are schedules all align again. The restaurant is very clean & there's an elevator to get there if you don't want to take the stairs just keep in mind that every elevator in oldtown runs at a snails pace.... the view is great if you are out on the patio! They are a few birthday perks for an additional cost if you want to really embarrass your friends I say it's worth it!! Give it a try! read more

I've been too so many branches of the Kalavera's restaurants. I would like to say this by far it's my second best place compared to the one in North Hollywood. I had their chicken mole, and by far it's one of the best dishes I've had. It was spicy flavorful well balanced honestly, I don't think I've ever had chicken mullet enchiladas at any other restaurant that tastes this good. Parking can be a bit tricky since it is on a main road downtown and so if you get lucky, you'll find parking right away if not you'll have to pay for parking. Staff was OK. I don't know if it was just a slow night or if it was not staffed adequately, but it would take a minute for us to place our order or to get our drinks as we were having our meals. To access this restaurant, you do have it taken an elevator as it is on the second floor. I believe they close relatively early we'll compare to other Kalavera chains. They obvious have a nice selection of music so ambience at any chain is always pretty consistent. read more

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We visit Calavera's on a regular been to this location twice the last time was the worst experience ever. We always order a sushi roll, the manager told us that it didn't come with a dipping sauce but we know it does. The waitress took my daughter's drink order for a margarita and asked for her id she NEVER brought it out then denied that it was ever ordered. We were one table out of 3 seated, they weren't busy at all to not have come to refill drinks and make mistakes with our order. I will not visit this location again. read more

The worst Taco I ever had in Temecula Even at dollar 1.99 Take your chances somewhere else In old town read more

Excellent service, and the food was even better! Bartender New Years Day close to closing was excellent, and helpful. Thank you to all! Happy 2026 and continued success! read more

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Taco Tuesday can be a hit or miss, but when it's a hit, it is absolutely incredible. Service is nice and quick. Cool ambience. Fresh food.

We had great food and drinks. The staff was wonderful. We were there mid 2025, going back to Temecula and forgot the name. Found it on google earth. Getting ready to go again and needed the darn name so we could tell our friends where to meet us. read more

This is absolutely one of my favorite places to eat. I highly recommend the dragon roll and the Horchata colada nothing compares to it. The vibe in this restaurant is so cool. It's a must do. read more

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The food came out quick, we were able to sit down right away and the queso birra tacos are super delish. Jamie our server was great. Very friendly and accompanied, didn't notice it the last time i was here but glad i saw the sign this time around. read more

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We were craving some good Mexican food and decided to give Kalaveras a try. The location is a bit tough--it's on the second floor above Coin Op, and the stairwell/elevator area feels run-down and uncomfortably warm. Thankfully, once you step into the open-concept restaurant, the temperature evens out. The vibe inside is dark but lively, with neon lights and views overlooking Main Street in Old Town. It definitely has a cool atmosphere. Service was a mixed bag. Our server was pretty flat and didn't seem too enthusiastic, but the bartender and other staff were much friendlier, greeting us warmly. We started with the nachos, which were actually a pleasant surprise--tasty and well done. For mains, we had the barbacoa, which came with a sauce that leaned more towards BBQ-style than traditional Mexican flavors. The rice was just okay, and the meat was fine but nothing special. We also tried the chicken enchiladas with mole. Unfortunately, the mole was overpoweringly spicy, the chicken was dry, and the rice seemed undercooked and plain. Overall, while the atmosphere is fun and the nachos hit the spot, the rest of the food just wasn't fresh or flavorful enough to stand out. It ended up being a pretty mediocre Mexican food experience. read more

A very meh spot. Food was pretty good. We were lucky enough to stop in while it was still happy hour on Friday and got some of their specials. The quesabirria tacos were pretty yummy. The loaded asada fries were ok. Not crispy enough and they use an aioli to make up flavor. We didn't have enough chips for the guac, even though we put some of it on everything else we ordered. The salsa we got was almost devoid of any flavor and ZERO spice. When we asked for a spicier salsa, they said yes they had it and NEVER brought any. Asked 2 separate employees and it never came. Margarita flight was super sugary and didn't even give a solid buzz. I like the location and might give it another shot since nothing was bad, but this wasn't a great first impression. read more

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Will never be going back to the restaurant. Our group was discriminated against when they told my African American he had to pay prior to his food coming out. He was the only one from the group that was asked to do that. I wrote an email to the establishment and they have yet to respond. Aside from that food was bland, drink were ok. read more

Great spot! First time here. We brought our small dog and the upstairs patio was perfect. Our pup had a great view of the street and the breeze that went through the whole patio felt perfect. The service was excellent, and my server let me order something off the lunch menu even thought it was brunch only at that time. My husband and his friend got the buffet and I ordered guacamole and the taquitos. Everything was very yummy. Parking is hard to find on the weekends but we were able to snag a spot in the back. read more

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Came here with my wife and her family on a Saturday night. The restaurant was very accommodating and we sat outside we Have multiple dishes. They were open had space. We have been to the Oxnard location before and have enjoyed the food specially on a taco Tuesday and their happy hour. I would recommend it to everyone. read more

I have been to another Kalveraa location and I have really enjoyed your food. My husband and I were in old town Temecula with our family and were looking for a good spot for dinner. I noticed there was kalaveras I recommended it based on my previous experience. Everyone enjoyed the food. We sat outside. Service was very friendly. Food was good as usual. Will return again and recommended to friends and family. read more

This is one of my favorite places for Taco Tuesday in Temecula. The tortillas are cooked on a flat top & super fresh. There are about 6 different types of meat you can choose from. Also, a fresh bar of toppings and salsa! Kalavares does also have certain weekly specials, but it would be good to check their website or call the restaurant to check! :) read more

Thankful for the staff for treating our party amazingly! Amazing food, Service and hospitality! read more

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If the weather permits, opt to sit outside, it's a great view from the second floor! The drinks and food are simply delicious! So flavorful! read more

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Kalaveras is a SoCal chain, which serves some very tasty south of the border inspired comfort food. It also has a light Muerto de los muertos motif going for it inside. The three of us came here one evening, before a play at the nearby Temecula Community Theatre (Legally Blond). Kalaveras has a Happy Hour (HH) from 4 to 7 on weeknights and we sat back a relaxed, just enjoying some of their more popular items. We each started with a mixed tequila drink and some shared appetizers of HH Nachos, and Queso Fundido. For entrées, we just kept going with some light menu items of Cali Asada Fries, Quesabirra Tacos and a Kali Burrito. We thought the food was pretty good and the HH sizes were pretty generous. We absolutely enjoyed ourselves and came away pleased. Expect to pay about thirty-five bucks each or so before gratuities during HH and depending upon how thirsty you are. LOL read more

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I'm wondering if all Kalaveras restaurants have the same owner because I had better experience at other locations. The food and service were... meh... sushi were disgustingly big and when I ordered a side of a toast from Diablo pasta I was basically just brought a bread. Although we came at lunch we were charged a dinner price for a flan that was just overloaded with sugar and whipped cream (DO NOT ORDER IT BY ANY MEANING). The host asked us if we were celebrating anything, we did, my birthday he said happy birthday immediately and when we were leaving... the waiter lady kinda didn't care. Since I had better experience with other Kalaveras I was excited to introduce it to my husband... experience was bummer especially as for a birthday lunch. P.S: I was also surprised that we were not served complimentary chips and salsa... read more

Food vibe misic servers everything is perfect. I tried all kind of their tacos and pozole and margaritas. LOVED IT. read more

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My partner and I came here for date night. We definitely enjoyed coming here for happy hour, which is M-F (3-7PM). We also enjoyed the Monday Daily Special, which were $5 Margaritas! I think we tasted almost every flavor they had. The workers were excellent! The hostess was very friendly and gave a great recommendation on where to sit. Our servers were attentive, friendly, and efficient! We did not have to wait long for any of our orders or the check. The food was delicious! We will definitely come back here to try the other specials. The restaurant is pretty cool, it'd be a great place to hang out with friends. The prices were definitely affordable considering what we ordered. read more

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Had a great experience during brunch Sunday January 26, 2025. HUGE amount of choices and everything was very fresh. Started with a made to order omelet and carnitas taco. Both were so good. From there it was a blur of my Mexican favorites and seafood. I can't forget to mention, our glasses of mimosa never reached half empty before they were filled. read more

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Completely dissatisfied with this place! I was overcharged on margarita flights and noticed the next day. I double checked the menu online and she up-charged the drinks by $15 each! That's just unacceptable and if the prices are actually that they need to be updated online. Not only that I tried calling the restaurant to try and get ahold of a manager and each time I called they kept saying they weren't in. It's completely misleading and unreasonable for to be charged a higher amount than to still not be able to get in contact with them about this situation. Service was also not good. Do not go unless you would like to be scammed, who knows how many others this has happened to. I'd really appreciate a refund on the whole order due to this inconvenience. read more

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Our uber driver had initially suggested we went elsewhere as he believed this place was overpriced and the food was mid. I am glad we did not listen. The food was great and everything was reasonably priced. We ordered: taquitos, carnitas taco, chicharon tacos, taco de camaron and the kalichi roll. Everything came out relatively fast and nothing disappointed us. I just wish they had spicer salsas but that's a personal preference. The drinks from the happy hour menu are definitely worth it. My only issue is that they seemed not only understaffed but the staff that was there was mainly focused on the middle section. Our server tried his best but he was serving a lot of tables. They had music playing which were great songs, they just needed to turn up the volume. read more

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If you want super high LatinX vibes to get you feeling good this is the spot. The food was pretty good but the drinks don't miss!!! Not to mention the servers were accommodating to my huge party so I have to give props. This bday stop was worth it for me. Happy eating!!! read more

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Great happy hour spot in old town Temecula. Pretty quiet on a Wednesday night. We sat at the bar and had great service, great food and some of the best cocktails I've had in a while. The ambience isn't too crazy, the music is decent and not so loud that up can't hear each other. Can't wait to go back and try some other items. read more

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Food was amazing and the ambiance was really cool. We went in on a Saturday at 6pm and it was very light occupancy. The service was slow, but I would definitely recommend based on the food read more

This bar lowkey feels like walking into a speakeasy. You have to walk through a door and go upstairs and that's where you'll find the restaurant. I came here on a Sunday night for drinks with family and had a great experience. Dena, our bartender, was extremely sweet and attentive to us. I ended up ordering a Jamaica mocktail and it came out super fast. It was delicious and loved the touch of the edible flower-I felt like I was drinking the real thing! read more

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Good food be aware of the tips are included in your recipe !! They didn't mention they add18% of service tip read more

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My friend and I were kinda Hungry so we decided It was time to check out the Happy Hour at Kalaveras, it was only a couple of blocks from her place in Old Town. The Rain decided to take a break so we could walk down to Kalaveras to check the place out since it was so close. There weren't very many people in there when we were, could be the Rain, although it wasn't raining at the time we walked over to Kalaveras. The 2 Items we got were enough to hold each other over. ...................................................................................................... Happy Hour Queso Fundido | Very Tasty in Flour Tortillas 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 .........................................,............................................................ Happy Hour Loaded Asada Fries | Very Tasty, Enough for 2 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 They've got some Fun Drinks And More to Try Next Time. We're definitely planning on coming back, especially when it's warmer so we can take advantage of the patio seating. read more

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Food: 3 Service: 2.5 Ambiance: 3.5 Went here on a Saturday night and it was quite lively! Lots of people and the atmosphere was fun. It's located on the second floor so you take an elevator to enter. When we were seated, we were seated away from all the other patrons against the windows. This with a bit weird but ok. The service was ok as well. They just did the bare minimum so it was fine. We ordered the molcajete because we love those. It looked amazing but the taste was just ok. We definitely were craving more flavor. I could see myself coming here again for a night out with friends as it's a happening place. read more

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Always great customer service and good food. Another visit to the Kalaveras in Temecula and we left very satisfied for the reasons mentioned above. Customer service was excellent across the board. Everybody was professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. Food came on time and we had space between starter and mains so we didn't have to rush and simply enjoyed delicious ceviche. Our mains were well prepared and seasoned too. Every bite was enjoyable and combination of ingredients on the plate made sense. Definitely will come back again. read more

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Checked out their Tuesday Night, Taco Happy Hour. Great price on their happy hour items & great service. Will be back!! read more

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This place is so cool! Ambiance is dope Margarita flights 10/10 so good! The taquitos dorados are also yummy! Good service too. read more

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How do they stay in business? Popped in for taco Tuesday at 8:45 Mind you they close at 10. Waited at the host desk for at least five minutes no greet no acknowledgment just people walking by. I had to ask the taco lady if they were still open and if they were still serving food since no one acknowledged us. She then proceeded to say I'm not sure what they're doing or what's going on. I finally caught the attention of someone working here which she told me to continue to hold on. Are tacos good sure , are they cheap as hell yes do you feel at home and well taken care of with the most upmost customer service NO. Just a few miles down there is Los Panchos never disappoints. Great drinks and wonderful customer service. If you're wanting to be duped by glow in the dark decor and light up signs with fire crackers sure come in, but if you're looking for quality food and great customer service not a chance. read more

Overpriced for average tasting food. We weren't offered chips and salsa. The bar drinks were mixed too sweet. $200 later didn't really give me a reason to return. In old town Temecula there are so many choices for Mexican food so don't waste your money here. read more

TLDR: Kalaveras Temecula's Sunday Brunch offers a $40 all-you-can-eat buffet with mimosas included. Standout dishes include Menudo, chilaquiles with chipotle sauce and barbacoa, a kid-friendly section, and great ambiance with art and music. Excellent service from Abraham. A top contender for brunch in the valley! This past weekend, my wife and I had the opportunity to try Kalaveras' Sunday Brunch, and it was a pleasant surprise! This brunch is a strong contender against other breakfast spots in the valley. For $40, you get an all-you-can-eat buffet, with mimosas included--a great value! Our server Abraham was polite, accommodating, and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. Now for the star of the show: the food! The standout for me was definitely the Menudo. It reminded me of the kind my family in LA makes, with a hearty amount of meat and perfectly balanced flavors. My wife and I also loved the chilaquiles station, where you can customize your dish with various sauces and eggs cooked to your preference. To make it even better, you can top your chilaquiles with some of the barbacoa--an absolute game-changer! We also loved the ambiance of Kalaveras, with lots of artwork and great music playing. I constantly found myself eating and dancing in our booth--such a fun vibe! I appreciated that there was a section for kids, complete with juice, chicken tenders, and cereal, making it a family-friendly spot. My wife and I truly enjoyed this brunch buffet and will definitely be coming back soon! read more

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Walked in at noon on a Wednesday, two employees standing by the door, talking to each other and on their cell phones. Neither acknowledges us. We sit at the bar, wait for a minute, still no bartender, or acknowledgement from the two employees, so we left. Heavyset woman and short Hispanic male. read more