Walked in after having Sushi. We both said to each other.... you wanna taco? lol…read more So we walked in 15 minutes before closing and Poncho was at the register and took our order. He was super sweet. Since they were closing, it was only to go order that that time which we were totally fine with. We got two crunchy tacos both beef, one shredded, one steak/cubed. They came with chips and extra bag of chips on the side as well. They have a salsa bar so I took two of the spiciest salsas to go. I wish I would've taken the other salsa just to taste them as well, but we will come back for sure! We drove home, which is about a little over five minutes away. The tacos were yummy! I liked them both. I asked my husband which one he liked better and he liked them both but he would pick the shredded beef. I honestly thought they were both delicious. I will get them both again. If I had to pick one, maybe the cubed/steak. Really friendly staff and I appreciate that. Looking forward to coming back and trying more.

Amazing spot for Mexican food in the valley, and with super friendly staff as well. Would highly…read morerecommend! I came for lunch Friday afternoon around noon with 3 others and it was pretty busy as it was peak lunch time. You can tell it's a popular spot. You order at the counter first and then get a spot. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, but it was super windy the day we came, so no one was sitting outside. I got the Alex burrito without cheese and sour cream for $13.25. Asked for a recommendation for the meat and was told their al pastor is really good, so I went with that. I liked that they call you as they're making your burrito, so you can customize it further (which kind of salsa, onions and cilantro, do you want it cut in half, etc.). As a picky eater, I really appreciated that. We all got burritos, and one friend paid an extra 3 bucks to make it wet. Chips come on the side, and you can help yourself to salsa at their fresh salsa bar. This is the first taqueria I can remember that has a mild tomato salsa without raw onion and very little cilantro. I was excited to see that finally there's a salsa I can eat. My Alex burrito was one of the best burritos I've had imo. The proportion of meat to beans to rice was perfect and the rice tasted great. The al pastor was amazing: super flavorful and smoky. I usually feel like most burritos taste about the same to me, but I definitely found myself enjoying this one more than usual, which says a lot. Also, they're generously sized here. I wasn't able to finish mine despite my best efforts and packed the last quarter to bring home for dinner. I'd like to end my review by mentioning how polite and friendly everyone was, from the guy taking our order to the guy making the food. I was really impressed by this as well, since taquerias usually aren't exactly known for their service. I can't wait to come back!

The food was amazing, the store manager nayllie helped me out to figure out what I wanted as a…read morepicky eater it's so frustrating to eat out!!! Definitely coming back when im in town again!!!

Great service and delicious food. My family and I came here to try their fish tacos because we were…read morelooking for something similar to Señor Sol, a restaurant in Northridge that sadly closed down. The fish tacos had that same great formula, salsa, and texture that we loved, and we were so happy to find a place that captures those flavors so well. The horchata was delicious, too. We'll definitely be back! If you miss Senor Sol, this place has their same vibe and taste.

1st time here. My bro in law told me about this place. They love it here!…read more We were craving hardshell tacos and decided to come here today (Sat 7/11). So happy we did! We were greeted by Linda. She was really nice! Sat at a table and she brought us chips and salsa (pico de gallo) which was really good! We got 2 hardshell tacos each, one shredded beef and one shredded chicken (made with chicken breast....yay for me)! They come with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. They were yummy! One of the best hardshell chicken tacos I've had! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for chicken tacos ! We also tried two of their salsa, one green and one red. The red one was spicier than the green, but they were both very good. Staff was nice and friendly. I cannot wait to come back and try more things on their menu. So many things look really good. They do offer beer and wine, margaritas with wine. Love that they have TVs so you can watch a game or whatever. Today they had on the soccer matches so that was great. We'll be back for sure! :-p

I think it's quite obvious that when I find a great restaurant and give it five stars, I am a…read morefrequent visitor and bring my friends and family to share an amazing meal. My son and his friends are back from college and my son has been to Viva La Fiesta but none of his friends. So what perfect timing to introduce this great restaurant to his friend than now. With so many Mexican restaurants on the valley, it's so hard to choose a great one. With Viva's menu selections, delicious fresh ingredients, wonderful employees and very affordable prices, Viva is definitely a winner for me and my family.

Came in during the week for a late lunch for some tacos…read more Parking is available on both sides of the restaurant and also street parking. Walked in and greeted. Order is placed at the front counter and once ordered a number is given so server can bring it right to you. Ordered 6 Tacos $6.75 Tacos de Carne Asada with queso $ 5.25 Small Horchata salsa Bar available + fountain drinks Inside is nice and fresh with plenty of seating options for small or large groups ( No booths)

The food and food value used to be good. The food taste is ok but extremely overpriced. A carne…read moreasada taco was $5.85. A chile relleno ( à la cart $10.00. , a steak quesadilla $23.00. A small side of guacamole was laughable. They served it in the container for salsas. Save your money and go elsewhere. There are other choices out there. Or pay a little more and go to Salsa and Beer down the street. Counter service food. No thank you.

Food was good, the service was okay but it was busy not bad at all, going to try one more to ensure…read moreit was not because it was too many people

Highly recommend it, they have great service and some of the best Mexican food I've had in my life.read more

Been visiting everyone once in awhile over the years…read more The owner is always cool Bring cash, cash only. (Unless something changed recently) The food has always been good. I usually get one of the burritos. The issue might be the oil , as to why it's greasy and not pleasant to the stomach. In the past I thought it was the stove and/or appliances. But after they reopened (from the fire ) , still "greasy ". I'm pretty sure everything is new . Maybe im wrong, and it's something else . Whatever it is, keeps me from going back on a constant basis.

100% loved it from the moment I walked in. Friendly, inviting, patient, cleanliness, quality, and…read morequality. Did I mention the complementary chips and a full salsa bar with all the fixings. Cans, bottles, fountain drinks, and more. This place has it all. Carne asada plate was fantastic and I'd definitely come back tomorrow. Red salsa was spicy & made me cry! 23rd of October 2025 ------ My IPhone 16 had no signal inside.

Kalaveras has one of my favorite happy hours in Los Angeles, and this place continued the trend for…read moreme when I came in last Friday. The energy was electric, as there was a Mexico soccer game on for the World Cup. We ordered some asada fries and birria tacos, and both were super tasty. The asada fries in particular were a generous portion and you felt like you got your money's worth (a challenge in this economy). The vibe inside is very chill and the lights are down low. I loved the trees inside and always appreciate the color the painted skulls add to the space. A couple small things...first, we didn't get the food for a long while after we ordered. Probably around 35 minutes, and happy hour finished in the in-between, so it was too late to add to our order if we had wanted to. Second, I noticed that sometimes the silverware is not 100% clean (this has happened to me at 2 locations), so i make sure to check that I'm not getting anything dirty and mention it to the servers. They always promptly replace it, but it'd be nice if that was not happening in general. Anyway...love the deals here, the flavors are on point, and the atmosphere is fun. What more could you want?

I've been to Kalaveras a handful of times since they first opened in Northridge. My first visit was…read morefor lunch shortly after opening, and more recently I've been meeting friends there for happy hour. It's a fairly large restaurant with a fun atmosphere, making it a great place to gather with friends and enjoy some food and drinks. The food has been good, and the spacious layout makes it easy for groups to relax and socialize without feeling crowded. It's become one of our go-to spots when we want a casual place to catch up. The service could use a little work. When we go for Happy Hour, we always seem to have to flag our waiter down or ask another if they can get them. I guess that they think once we have ordered food that we won't be ordering more drinks? The one area that could use some attention is the women's restroom. During my last three visits, the toilet seat in one of the stalls has been loose and shifts around when you sit down. On my most recent visit, I also noticed that the stall walls were quite dirty. These are relatively small maintenance issues, but addressing them would definitely improve the overall guest experience. Overall, Kalaveras is a fun spot with good food, a lively atmosphere, and plenty of space for groups. I'll continue meeting friends here and hope to see a little more attention given to restroom maintenance in the future.

This restaurant deserves the world. I got there just as they were closing the restaurant, there was…read morea gentleman and a lady wrapping everything up and locking the doors, they did not hesitate to invite me in and start the kitchen all up again just to get me fed. These staff have real heart and is a great example for the Latino community. I truly hope they are getting paid enough for this as they did not have to do this at all. This place smells extremely nice and clean too. God bless the hearts of These two workers on 06/13 night.

I love this spot!! My two favorite tacos here are the Lengua and the Tripas. (Get them extra…read morecrispy, you're welcome) I honestly can't say I have had any issues here. They have roasted chilies by the salsa bar and all the usual accompaniments that you would expect. Yes this is yet another hole in the wall that I spend so much time looking for.