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    Calaveras Cantina

    4.0 (461 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
    Open 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Stephanie R.

    This restaurant is located in Mizner Park in Boca Raton among other restaurants and shops. The area is really beautiful to walk around before/after you eat. We didn't make reservations ahead of time but luckily the wait was only 20 minutes. The hostesses were very nice and got us seated right after they texted us when our table was ready. We waited a bit before our server came and took our order. Hubby got the Loaded Guacamole and I got the Carne Asada Quesadillas. The guac is prepared table side so it was nice to watch it be made to your specifications right in front of you. The end product was absolutely divine - highly recommend! The quesadillas were also amazing - nicely crisped tortillas filled with cheese and carne asada (other meats were available as well). They are served with salsa, fresh cream, and another spicy dip. The food and service were both excellent - give this a try next time you are in the area!

    Alicia M.

    What a funky little spot! Such a fun romantic, goth vibe with their decor. My friend and I sat at the bar to enjoy their Happy Hour cocktails and discounted food items. Highly enjoyed their margaritas. We order a spicy marg, passion fruit marg, and their blood orange marg- all delish! For food we ordered a half portion of the Calavares salad as well as their chicken Al pastor tacos. Both were very flavorful and came loaded. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 11:30-4 with $7.99 margaritas, $9.99 craft, and $8.50 spirits. Beer and wine for $6.50. Food specials are also fantastic with $4 tacos along with other reasonably priced food options. Our bartenders were lovely and very attentive.

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    Mike E.

    Everything was great today including our server Jackson who was knowledgeable and attentive. Surf and turf fajitas was served with generous portion of tender and perfectly cooked, medium, rare steak and nicely, seasoned shrimp. Korean barbecue pork belly made a nice taco. Tableside guac well done and their salsa Rosa perfect amount of spice. All with the great people watching of Mizner Park.

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    Marissa B.

    Calaveras was AMAZING!!!! This Mexican food has to be the top 3 that I've tried in Boca Raton. I made a reservation for indoor seating as it was a Friday night. We got seated quickly. The interior decor was so elaborate and embellished. The seats were made of red velvet, there were beautiful paintings adorning the walls, and the chandelier lights were made of little sugar skulls! Elsa was our server. She was so kind and explained everything in detail. She gave us her recommendations for all of the food, which were all spot on. My friend and I ordered a few appetizers and shared everything. We got margaritas to start; I got a skinny margarita which was delicious. I loved the black salt on the rim, it was unique and different. We ordered the table side guacamole which was made with so much care. We got the mild version. It was absolutely amazing and extremely fresh. The tortilla chips were different than most chips; these were very crunchy with some bubbles & had a different taste. So yummy. We shared the short rib empanadas and the street corn which were both fantastic. Definitely need to order both of these as appetizers. The short rib empanadas were filled with meat and were so flavorful. There were 3 empanadas in the serving. The street corn came with 4 corn husks that were cut. These were SO GOOD!! They did get a little messy since you needed to eat them with your hands. They were covered with red flakes and cheesy sauce. 10/10. We ordered the barbacoa tacos to share which came 2 tacos along with rice and pinto beans. The beef was so tender and melted in your mouth. We got them on hard tacos. Honestly had SUCH a fabulous dining experience here and I will absolutely be back!!!!

    Al pastor margarita. Frozen margarita.
    Joleen W.

    First time here tonight and the decor is pretty cool. We were seated immediately and our server was friendly and attentive. My friend got a frozen margarita and chicken fajitas. She enjoyed her drink and meal. I got an Al Pastor margarita and prime barbacoa enchiladas. The drink was nicely presented but I couldn't taste any tequila at all. The enchiladas were two of the tiniest ever with barely any meat and the entire dish was extremely salty. I would not eat here again, sadly.

    Roberta B.

    Calaveras Cantina was a great place to go for Mexican food. We ate outside and the weather was beautiful. The inside of the restaurant was decorated with a great ambiance. Our server was very attentive and did an excellent job. The food was so good. We didn't take pictures of the chicken/ steak fajita that we shared because we ate it and then realized that we forgot. It did not disappoint. I had an Arnold Palmer and I had a free refill. So glad we found this restaurant!

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    Isabel Y.

    Awesome spot for high quality Mexican food that rivals what you find in Los Angeles! The interior is extremely well decorated with a red and black dia de los muertos vibe featuring lots of roses and skeletons. It also reminded me of tattoos because of the font and art style used throughout. On Sundays at 1pm they have a mariachi band that takes requests and plays in front of your table. It is a very large restaurant that can easily seat over 200 with both indoor and outdoor seating, but keep in mind that even the indoor section is exposed to the outdoors since there aren't many walls on the sides. It does have AC blowing directly over the tables though. To start, we ordered the table side guacamole, which they make to your preference of spice in front of you. Our preparer wasn't very hospitable personally, but she did make a great dip. The avocados were perfectly ripe and the tortilla chips were dusted with spices, but needed salt to bring out the flavor. I ordered 3 street tacos and loved the tortillas they came on. They weren't uniform, so I'm assuming they're made in-house, but I didn't get confirmation from the waitstaff. Al Pastor - Classic street taco that had a lovely mix of sweet and savory. The crispiness of the pork added great taste and texture without it being dry. I also appreciated that the pineapple was truly ripe as opposed to artificially sweetened, as well as the finely diced raw onions, which didn't overpower the dish like you sometimes experience with large chunks. Spicy Korean Pork Belly - The best taco, full stop. It's filled with a big piece of chicharrón, not too meaty, but not too fatty either, that is caramelized from cooking down its brown sugar marinade. It wasn't as spicy as I expected, but the flavor was absolutely incredible. The kimchi added a nice bite and fermented flavor too. Cali Fish - The fish was well cooked and crunchy, but the meat itself needed more seasoning. The toppings and salsa with it were delicious however.

    Adriana G.

    Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon for some Mexican food because instagram made it look worthwhile. Upon arrival, we were sat right away (party of 4 with 1 high top chair) and immediately i was gravitated towards all the cultural artwork displayed. We started off with chips and salsa but also guacamole to have options. They make the guacamole right in front of you which is pretty neat and you can tell them how spicy to make it. If you like tequila, you're set because their menu offered endless options and even had super high end brands--if you're into that. My cocktail was super tasty (however i forgot the name) and I tried someone else's margarita and it was made just right! Moving onto food, I knew i had to get Birria tacos because they're my weakness and they did not disappoint! I'd love to come back to try another food item and even cocktail because this cuisine is right up my alley. The bathrooms were perfectly clean and our service was amazing here. I'd highly recommend if you're in the Boca area and want to go shopping or for a walk right after!

    Jay Á.

    Everything went perfectly during my visit to Calaveras Cantina! I stopped in for drinks and guacamole with friends, and everything was fantastic. The vibe of the restaurant is on point -- a great mix of music, stylish décor, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. I had the coconut mojito, which was the perfect blend of mint, coconut juice, and rum -- super refreshing and delicious. The tableside guacamole is always a great choice. I love that they ask how spicy you want it and make it right in front of you. It adds a bit of showmanship and makes the experience even more enjoyable. I wish I had taken more photos inside, but I didn't want to intrude since a lot of guests were snapping selfies and enjoying the ambiance. I'll definitely be returning with friends and family -- highly recommend!

    Caesar salad and tacos
    shion a.

    Enjoyed the lunch here. Our server was genuinely friendly and made us feel welcome right away. The tacos were delicious and full of flavor, and I especially liked their original take on the Caesar salad--it was a nice surprise. The outdoor seating is a great bonus and makes it a really pleasant place to eat outside. Overall, a relaxed, enjoyable lunch spot with good food and great service.

    El cafe de mi padre Espresso martini
    Taryn C.

    Such an underrated choice in Mizner! Calaveras delivered in the department of drinks, bites and ambiance. The espresso martinis were super good and come with churro in them. I always say you can judge a Mexican restaurant by the table side guac and this guac was some of the best I've had! Our server was also super nice and attentive even though it was a busier night in Mizner. There was also some sort of live music putting our experience over the top!

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    Nothing but average food with high prices! Nothing really special to come back for. Location is great.

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    Food is very good as well as the drinks. Ambiance is authentic and you.can eat outside or in.

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    Food was really good, but the service (Shane) was amazing. Drinks were also well made.

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    Not very good tacos I ordered a ground beef and Babacoa taco and it was just not good . 4 tacos and 2 waters 68.00 not again .

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    We always have a great experience! Good is great and service is excellent. Tyreck was great, thank you!

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