We have enjoyed the Taco Tuesday special a couple of times now. The first time was to-go and we just settled inside for the second experience. Their happy hour asada fries also made a visit to our table. It's nice the service isn't diminished for either version. You still get access to the salsa bar and for what you're paying, it's hard to complain about the instant gratification of the special. Kalaveras is a decent chain at this point and I'm not mad about its capacity for success, especially as it seems to have some staying power in a space that I'm guessing isn't the cheapest in downtown Burbank. It did replace a chain after all - our beloved Fuddruckers - but the all-ages atmosphere Kalaveras leads with makes this mostly new operation a winning one in our eyes. Like everywhere else, this restaurant is probably not exempt from having to contend with rising food costs. But it seems they do believe in giving you budget opportunities, like $1.50 taco specials, happy hour discounts, and lunch value meals, that ease the tension between the fomo dining out beast and spending more than you'd prefer for wanting to break the home cooking routine. Think their Sunday brunch buffet is the next chapter of our relationship with this place. Right now, as far as we're concerned, they can do no wrong. read more

The place is amazing. It has a great vibe, great atmosphere and the food is delicious and comes out fast. The staff is friendly and the service was top notch. Maira is friendly and attentive. I recommend you trying this place when you want an amazing atmosphere, amazing food and amazing service. I will definitely make this one of my stops, when in the area. read more

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Sorry but all the food was lacking of flavor:( We came Sunday night. Also , they included the tip for a party of 4 . I think they should notify the customer when they do so that way we don't tip on top of that :) I try to always tip 20% anyway unless is a shitty experience. service was good . read more

My girlfriend and I ordered one drink with our waitress and after that we never saw anyone else never got asked if we. Wanted to play food or get more drinks we saw at least 6 associates walk past us and not one associates asked if we needed anything. We did see a few associates in the kitchen area hitting a vape and laughing so that was really nice to see. When we finally asked for help we asked for a manager and immediately got hit with there is no manager here but what can I help with i honestly don't know what kind of business runs without a manager present. Honestly a really embarrassing visit should have just walked out we were sitting by the back door! read more

Quality. Everything about this place is quality. I've been wanting to come and actually stop by one Sunday to try the nachos, but Sunday has a buffet only, and that was more food than I wanted so figured I would come back another time. That other time was today and it turns out they have a Saturday brunch menu, which was perfect because we just wanted to order some appetizers and graze. The portions are quite generous, the taste of everything let you know it was made with quality ingredients, from the food to the booze. A little out of place, but still quite tasty, They actually have a couple of sushi rolls on the menu. They have a variety of different menus, so make sure you're picking from the correct one and they always seem to have some sort of special deal going on and have very good. Happy hour specials. The daytime and nighttime experience of this restaurant are very different ambiences, so come enjoy both. read more

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This place has excellent food. Great drinks, acute decor on the inside. Fabulous Latino music but their service sucks! We've had a waiter that overcharges for happy hour drinks and then is upset when you tell him that he's made a mistake and he doesn't even want to try to fix the bill. He tries to comp you a couple of dollars today we have a very sweet waitress, but she was asked for the bill and it's now five minutes since we've asked for the bill and she's talking to a girlfriend of hers. And unfortunately, they only have her working, which is ridiculous because she can't do everything they expect her to do. And tonight they have somebody cooking for the first time in the kitchen and my friend ordered chicken tacos and got three orders wrong, all potato tacos. read more

Wow you can't beat happy hour! Love the tacos and condiment bar. Has to try everything well almost everything. The staff is super friendly and willing to assist. Melissa is our go to person. Raul Greta us with a smile and warm welcome. The background music is awesome and just want to stand up and dance. read more

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We were here a year ago for my friends birthday! Everything was awesome then! Now new ownership price for buffet drops to 26 per person which sounds good right! Came here on Sunday for brunch cheese enchiladas barely warm! Chile releno not good and chicken tamales no flavor! And if you want mismosas they charge extra 30 dollars! Don't waste your money here don cuco better! read more

I had such a great time at Kalaveras Burbank, and a big shoutout to Jesus for making my birthday extra special! He was so sweet and attentive the entire time, making sure we had everything we needed. I got the bottomless mimosas, and my friends enjoyed the buffet (which they loved!). Even though I didn't eat from the buffet, the vibes alone were worth it--lively atmosphere, great energy, and a super fun birthday celebration with free shots! If you're looking for a fun brunch spot with amazing service, definitely ask for Jesus--he made the experience unforgettable! Will definitely be back! RAUL the manager is also amazing read more

First time visiting this Kalaveras Location in Burbank! Quite frankly we love Kalaveras! We think the business concept is awesome however this location was not giving compared to the others. Upon our arrival we were greeted and serviced by asking us how many in our party and what we were celebrating. We mentioned we wanted a table by the bar. So the host checked us in and told us it would be a few minutes to which she comes back and intends to sit us no where near the are we requested. That was a downer. She then proceeded to take us to the bar are with a hit top table. Chairs were very hard to move with the type of flooring that they have. Our server was nice but did not make a lasting impression. We ordered their nachos but they weren't it. The tortilla was really thin and they didn't taste great! I had their mangoneada which was really sweet and heavy handed with alcohol. Some may like that but I think balance is key. I also want to note this place felt like it was a school cafeterias the layout was just weird. read more

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My first time here, loved the food. I have a strange allergy to cilantro, and Chef Israel was most helpful navigating me to what I could and couldn't eat... I'll have to see if they can do a custom menu as a potential Bday venue... and I saw they have a skull filled with shits... hopefully they can do Mescal shots... Fun place. Ambiance is loud, Latin music, similar to what o e would expect while international... quality stereo and a copious amount of screens. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

What an interesting restaurant- reminds me of a night club. Stopped in for lunch. Friendly staff. We observed a few "foodies in the wild" taking full on videos with a ring light and the whole set up. Lots of slowly forking food and slow twisty camera angles. The food looks great though and is great for vlogging and reels. Nice presentation. We got the chips and guacamole, tacos and taco salad. Salad was great - served in a crispy fried flour tortilla shell. Tacos were pretty good also - ordered the Al pastor and chicken. read more

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Great food delicious birria tacos and agua chile. Customer service was excellent, if you like music is a great spot and the drinks are fun and strong. read more

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Not a very good "Mexican" restaurant. They claim the guacamole is fresh, and maybe it is, maybe they changed their formula (see older pictures when it looks like a store bought scoop) , but it wasn't very tasty to me. I suspect these menu items aren't really made fresh to order. My enchiliada was cold with lukewarm green sauce, the tacos were fine but not hot, so I think a heat lamp or panda express style sous chef is hanging out in the back (premade and just putting things on the plate). The rice was HARD and dry and again, beans were not warm. Our server was great, they have good service so that's good EXCEPT for the hostess who was extremely rude. We made reservatioins and she wanted to sit us at a table when we requested a booth, and when we asked again she refused us. We told her we made reservations (and mind you it was early evening so there were ALOT of booths left) and she rolled her eyes and threw the menus on the closest boothed table. I'm glad she wasn't serving us. I've worked at a restaurant many times and you should NEVER show emotional annoyance, and we weren't even that bad. We saw her go complain to a man at the front and he seemed to have told her it's no big deal (cause it isn't), granted this is all body language at this point. I hope she continues to grow and learn restaurant etiquette, we all have our days! read more

Kalaveras - Three item combo (rice and beans on another plate) - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Raise their prices and downgrade the size of the tacos. The Happy hour on chicken wings was 7.00 for 9 wings and now they give you 5 wing for the same price lol so when in regular hour the menu said 15.00 for 9 wings. It's not happy hours it's 1/2 price for 1/2 dish. 1.00 off on draft beer. I use to love that place but that kind of business up set me. 5 wings one Michelo ultra 16.00 + tips 20.00. While wings stop 20 wings for 20.00 You got to do better Kalavera read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Fun night with all my beautiful friend love the place so much second time we celebrate there read more

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Juan Carlos the most handsome waiter at Kalaveras was the most attentive waiter. We love that type of service & will be back!!! 10/10 read more

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I was always intrigued to check out Kalaveras and I am so glad I did. The staff is so nice, there is a gentlemen, he wears glasses, I can't remember his name, but he is so sweet and friendly. I actually celebrated my birthday last year because the vibes are A1. Their music is great, I literally want to get up my seat and dance. Now I know you're here to get the scoop on the food, I have no complaints. Every time I come, I try new things and they have not failed. Their churro with ice cream is bomb and so is their flan. Their drinks are so good and presentation is top tier. If you are happy hour gal like myself, you don't want to miss their happy hour, they have great items on their HH menu. read more

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Haven't been here since the last time I went but i decided to update the review. Maybe the floor wasent my style lol but last times food service and everything else was good! Besides the dirty chairs lol and the dried quesadilla but still was good. read more

Our first time visiting this location mother's Day A busy day but our waiters Robert and Jose were the best they were very attentive and never made us feel forgotten definitely will be back thank you Robert and Jose for the hospitality read more

Kalaveras - Sunday brunch - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

This place is a vibe. Makes me feel like I'm in a club but I get to sit and eat instead. The decor is really cool, the music is LOUD but also good, and the food and drinks are delicious. Can't go wrong with the margaritas and the burritos are bomb. read more

Nice addition to Burbank. Fusion kind of food. Very nice decor and ambiance and our waiter was very attentive. We went during happy hour. The quesadilla was good, although nothing special. I really enjoyed the Dragon roll: crispy on the outside and the shrimp was enormous inside! They also serve a variety of unique cocktails. read more

Kalaveras - Unique cocktails - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Food was underwhelming, service was slow but they had no problem rushing people out, ambiance was very much "wanna-be Vegas club vibe", music so loud we could not speak, lights so dark you'll need your phone to read the menu, if under 6 feet tall, bring your own ladder, otherwise you won't be able to sit in the horrible chairs they have. Tried it twice to support this local business but same experience, both times. read more

Tonight was my first time stopping in for dinner and I have to say that I enjoyed it. The music is a little loud so be prepared to speak up or move closer. Our server Carlos was friendly and helpful. He saved the day with the habanero salsa. He was honest about the two salsa options for the Burrito Mojado not being spicy, so the side of salsa came in clutch. (Rice, beans, salsa aji verde, Mexican crema and queso blanco. Your choice of red or green salsa) I also went for a Chicharron taco. (Pork belly guiso, pickled onion , queso fresco wrapped in two tortillas.) It had a good flavor and I am looking forward to trying their Birria queso tacos or their carnitas next time around. My wife went with the salmon (spring mix, grilled asparagus, pico, avocado vinaigrette, mango salsa and lime onions.) All in all it was an enjoyable night and we will go back. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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New restaurant at downtown Burbank. The ambiance is great and the drinks we got were amazing but the food was average. The taquitos I got lacked flavor and the filling was very little. The torta my husband got also was flavorless. The meat was not marinated well, the bread was too much compared to filling. My honest opinion on these two. The chips and the salsa was good so was the service. Very friendly and attentive staff. They have weekly specials looks like and also happy hour menus. It's a great addition to downtown Burbank Will be back to try other things from the menu to upgrade my review. I would also recommend the management not to use strong smell cleaning supplies cause as soon as you walk in you can smell the Fabuloso kind of cleaner smell. It really affects the customer experience. read more

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We recently went here for my friends birthday. We ordered one round of the birthday shots thing which cost $95. We all agreed to split it for her since it was her bday. Well they do the round of shots along with the bday song and they tell my friend that the next round would be $5 for 5 shots so of course she agrees. Even i thought that five dollars seems very cheap but at the same time my friend used her hands to signal 5 for 5 and even double checked with him multiple times. Mind you, this whole time the server is being very short and unenthusiastic, and we did not enjoy his service at all. I wouldn't come back to this restaurant unless you want to be scammed! read more

Decent brunch but was hoping for more breakfast options. I do love the chilaquiles bar though! Be aware mimosas are included but orange juice is not! So if you don't drink, you can't just have the OJ included with the price. Restaurant was clean and service was friendly. read more

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Service was on point! Friendly, helpful, quick, and made some delicious suggestions and bonus points because when I went to use the restroom, I witnessed the employees washing their hands thoroughly and correctly according to health department standards! The food was delicious! We had quesabirria tacos, chicken tacos, barbacoa tacos, rice and beans, and guacamole. Everything was fresh, and the flavors were on point. The inside of the restaurant is open and spacious. I loved all the art on the walls. We will definitely return for some more delicious food. This is what was missing in this part of Burbank! read more

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I never heard of Kalaveras 13 years ago when I left California. I've been back a year now and finally decided to give them a try. Last Thursday was my first time and I enjoyed the quesabirria tacos and the tamarind micheladas. This location in Burbank is pretty large having taken over the old Fuddruckers location. There was no wait at 7:00pm on a Thursday. They have daily specials, which you can take advantage of. Be sure to see the posted specials. Also, they have a happy hour on weekdays, which we just missed by 15 mins from 4pm-7pm. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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The vibes were amazing. Great music, great decor, great lighting, just a good time soon as you enter! The waitress we had was wonderful. Forgot her name but she was really lovely and quick with any of our needs. The nachos were delicious, lacking a bit on the meat but still good. Birria tacos were amazing. Burrito mojado sucked tho don't get it. Just a ton of rice and the sauces weren't good that came with it either. Overall great experience! Just wish they'd get some good salsas or bean dip in the mix! read more

As always the service is great. It was nice time to visit while in the city. Maira made sure the order came out quick too. The food was great bites and the drinks are always great. There are great specials too. You will never regret taking time to enjoy. Also the music feels like you at a party. read more

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Recently came back for the Quesa birria tacos and still enjoyed them. My friend ordered the Carne asada and that was delicious!! read more

Kalaveras - Quesa birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Awesome service! Food came out super quickly and tasted great. Was surprised to learn that they have a dog friendly back patio at this location! read more

Kalaveras - Taquito platito! - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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I'm a dad, and review restaurants solely on the quality of their changing table in the men's restroom. Sorry gents, Kalaveras does not have a changing table in the men's room. It's both a bummer and a violation of California law (CA AB1127). In addition, the counter space wasn't large or well positioned enough to even attempt a change, so I was full on forced to call the spouse over to handle a diaper in the ladies room. Just a heads up, there are lots of couples and fathers who might not be so lucky to have someone who can access the ladies room with them. read more

went here for a brunch for the bride and they were so sweet and really good service. Robert was our waiter and he made our time feel very welcomed. read more

This place is our go to for Mexican food. Great vibes, patient and friendly waiters (Raquel), and awesome bar to watch a game and mingle. Not to mention very tasty plates and drinks. read more

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Very cool atmosphere and decorations are very neat! The service was pretty good but we just got drinks in the bar area! The drinks are good and they had pretty good strength. Will be back for food next! read more

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We celebrated my cousin's birthday today at kalaveras restaurant and it was the best Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. The staff was very nice. Food was incredible. read more

From the outside the vibe is so dope, and it continues inside with cool graffiti meets Frida kahlo. My waiter Andres was super helpful helping me make my choice for dinner which it couldn't have been any better. Went with the kali burrito so bomb. Juicy shrimp and asada. I'm here working for the week from Sacramento and I'll be back this week to try another recommendation. read more

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Super odd vibes looked completely deserted I genuinely thought they were closed. (I didn't know if it was because it was the week of Thanksgiving but seeing as other people had a similar experience, it's just like that ) Looked completely dead and their was no one manning the reception desk. Eventually after waiting a few minutes a waiter came and sat us down. It was super dark could barely read the menu, food was ok/mid at best, and the waiter forgot to bring out multiple things. All in all very meh. The vibes of staff and the ok food didn't help at all. A shame since it was quite pretty inside and had good reviews. read more