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    The Calaveras

    4.5 (274 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise

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    CHILAQUILES CON HUEVO & ADDED CARNITAS
    Silvia R.

    First time in NY and Found this place through Yelp and decided to give them try. As you enter it's a super small area where they have menus and a small bar. The gentlemen informed us we can go downstairs for table sitting. You walk down narrow steps and it's another world! There's tables, chairs, a bar area and the kitchen. Very nice, love the decoration and service. We ordered enchiladas suizas de pollo, delicious and creamy. Would recommend. Chilaquiles con huevo and carnitas. Not spicy but good crunch and flavor. Jalapeño biscuit sandwich. Unfortunately this was our least favorite , the biscuit was dry. Didn't taste like jalapeño and everything inside was slipping out with every bite. Potatoes were really good. Well seasoned and crispy. Customer service was good too. Plates run about $18 .

    Simone W.

    The Taco Tuesday deal is one you can't miss. 3 tacos and any flavor margarita for only $20. The food is super flavorful and filling. The drinks are pretty good and relatively strong. And the ambiance is super cozy, intentional, and eclectic. I really found a few nooks of art pieces that caught my eye and grounded me in the space. I'd recommend with a group, solo or one a date.

    Shefali P.

    Constant date night spot in my area. Good for a casual happy hour or for dinner on a busy night. We love that the menu is dynamic and allows for us to try different foods especially with me being a vegetarian.

    Alan S.

    Sometimes it is hard for me to put my feelings for chilaquiles into words - sometimes it is all I want to eat. I'm not sure I've ever before found a dish that single-handedly inspired me to explore a cuisine and culture that I had previously not paid much mind to. I consider myself something of an expert on the best chilaquiles in the city, and so was excited to try the option at The Calaveras, which is only on their weekend brunch menu. They only have chilaquiles verdes, which is my preferred option anyway - the tortillas were appropriately soft, and it came with all the appropriate garnishes. Overall a good option, although the flavor profile of the chilaquiles is a little more balanced at For All Things Good or La Chilaqueria.

    Classic Margarita
    Nathalia P.

    This place was so cute and cozy! They had a special of 3 tacos with a margarita for $20. Totally worth it!! They didn't skimp on the meat for the tacos and the margarita was strong. I recommend coming to check it out. We came on a Wednesday and the service was quick and efficient

    Tacos Arrachera
    Dallas A.

    The Calaveras' tacos are full of flavor thanks to the seasoned meats, toppings and salsas inside. I especially enjoyed the tacos al pastor, but the tacos arrachera were also delicious and worth ordering again. The sweet plantains were also tasty, but I'd recommend getting them without the cheese and salsa. I can't speak for the service of the restaurant since I ordered to-go, but my order was ready upon my arrival and I got in and out of the restaurant within 5 minutes.

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    Rits M.

    Great food and amazing drinks! Highly recommend the margaritas and we tried the esquites, the ceveche, the brisket and Carne asada tacos. I highly recommend all these The host is super friendly and we got seated immediately. They have outdoor and downstairs seating. I would definitely return when in the neighborhood. They offer a discount to pay in cash and our bill was around $70 which is a good price for all this food. They also have happy hour and lunch specials

    Gerardo E.

    I went to calaveras for the taco Tuesday special that they have (3 tacos + marg for $20). I got a margarita and the birria tacos. The deal is a steal - the birria tacos ($2 upcharge for birria) were very good and there is variety in the margs. Our server was friendly, attentive, and the food came out fairly quick. It's an underground eating area with music playing in the background. Overall, it's authentic Mexican which is rare and tastes good. I would come back again - especially during happy hour/taco Tuesday

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    rats running all over the kitchen and bar area smh now I see why they hide the C grade smh

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    One of my favorite taco places in the world. The vibe is one of the best in the city.

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    Super nice! Taco amazing, also the burrito! Overall a great place to go!!! Highly recommend!

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    This place is a neighborhood joint not far from me. I don't think it's very good but not bad. It was expensive for what it was.

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    Is there happy hour?

    Yes monday to friday 12pm to 6pm

    Is this place too compact for a group of 6?

    Not at all, we can accomodate around 65 ppl sitting in our dining room.

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