I first tried Kalaveras in North Hollywood and really liked it. The vibe, the food, the service, everything was great. So I was super stoked when one opened in Burbank. It's a fun spot to eat and drink. Their taco Tuesdays are awesome, and the salsa bar that comes with it definitely takes it to another level. There's just one thing that keeps me from going more often--most times, they're playing raunchy music videos off YouTube. I don't personally mind it for myself, but when I take my kinder-aged kids and they say, "look, I can see their privates," it's time to go elsewhere. Maybe it's different during daytime, but I wish they'd stick to playing sports, which they do sometimes. But, don't get me wrong, if I don't have the kids with me, this is a great spot to take a group of friends, especially for birthdays. P.s. If you like spicy and you like seafood, try the aguachiles. The shrimp tastes fresh and the sauce burns so good. read more

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I visited on a Saturday evening and when I first walked in, it felt like a party. The atmosphere is a bit dark and neon with music playing and music videos on the TV screens. The only downside was that it was hard to have a conversation but everyone joined in singing or dancing in their seats when a popular song came on. The food was delicious. I had the Quesobirria tacos. The tacos were packed with meat. They also come with consumme dipping sauce. They don't come with rice & beans but I ordered on the side. My husband has the carne asada which was also goood. I got the margarita flight. It comes with the following flavors. I decided to get the flight so I can see which I like, you're not able to change the flavors although they have 5 other flavors too. - piña con chile (probably my favorite) - guaverita (on the sweeter side) - pepinos con chile (this was refreshing) - chamoyada (my least favorite, I don't like chamoy or spicy drinks) The service was also good. Our waitress frequently checked on us and provided recommendations when asked. Overall, I may not return for a meal where I want to have a sit-down conversation but I would visit again for happy hour. read more

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Been there a few times already. Food is great, drinks are perfectly crafted, music and ambiance is one point. Service is quick. Great place to meet up friends or to celebrate a birthday. read more

We always have an amazing experience at Kalaveras and it is always due to our server, Maira. Since the restaurant has been opened we've always came to eat here and she has always been our server. She checks on us regularly without being intrusive and makes sure our drinks are always full. What really stood out was her genuine enthusiasm and willingness to go the extra mile. She always makes us feel like valued customers, and it always truly enhances our dining experience. If you're planning a visit to Kalaveras, I highly recommend asking for Maira- you won't be disappointed! read more

Andrea had great customer service. Works behind the bar. She recommended brilla tacos during happy hour. Great job to the Cheff and cooks in the back those were awesome. I also got to try the loaded steak fries. Wish they had more meat. The decor and big tvs are awesome for games. Ambient overall was good looking forward to checking out the other locations. read more

Hair in my food and worker was horrible. Only good thing was manager which helped us sort it out. Food lowk buns read more

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The food was good I had chicken mole enchiladas my daughter had Birria quesadilla tacos yummy Service was good and staff was friendly I world recommend this place for small and large groups read more

2 words sums up my dinner last week at Kalaveras. 1. Not 2. Returning how is that that a Mexican restaurant doesn't offer chips & salsa free of charge! The guacamole had a dark discolor to it. The ceviche was flavorless. read more

I made reservations online for Saturday at 12pm. There were only a few customers when we arrived which meant there were plenty of places to sit. Luckily, there was one booth left near the middle wall where I was able to see the entire restaurant. The decor, artwork and music was festive and lively. The customer service (especially Carlos) and food were beyond excellent. This place made my birthday celebration a pretty special one. I highly recommend this place read more

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Food was amazing, vibes were amazing and Jesus was amazing!!!! This place doesn't disappoint!!!!! read more

Bad service and tiny food portions. I recently went to try this place for the first time and they got both of our entires wrong and my husband is allergic to seafood and they brought him a fish taco. When they brought our entires out for the second time, the portions were so small that we had to order an appetizer after finishing our dinner. They gave me super old wine that smelled like vinegar. Who knows how long that's been opened. Not visiting this place again. read more

Taco Tuesday was a hit! You can order any taco (except seafood), for I believe, $1.39 each. Then you take your plate of tacos to the taco bar and pile it on! The barbacoa and carnitas were so yummy and filling. Service was great. We were well taken care of the whole time! read more

OMG!!!! Amazing service very attentive and caring, the server always looking out and checking in for our needs, my friends and I got a few drinks and they were so amazing and the food was terrific, to die for also the lighting it's very welcoming I loved the music, and there's this sign that's so funny i'd 100% recommend this place. Glad we came here, would definitely come back soon!!! read more

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This was my third time at the location in Burbank. Again, only ONE person working the dining room.. that poor waitress! She was working the entire floor! I saw her busing tables taking orders, bringing checks delivering food and even fulfilling a DoorDash order that ordered and came to pick up. It wasn't very crowded, but it's not fair. It was happy hour. She was very kind, very sweet,, but no one greeted me when I came in. I waited quite a while to get a table, I got seated with my friends. It took forever to get any sort of drinks, ice water, or food. When I got the food, it was the wrong order TWICE in a row. I went home with lots and lots of food left over because I had to take the wrong orders home. I just don't think they're staffed very well...although our waitress was wonderful. I felt bad for her for being all alone for so long. read more

The food was amazing, especially the dragon roll. We also got the taquitos which were also really good! The service was absolutely amazing and our waitress was so kind and helpful. We ended up ordering the quesobirria tacos and the kali burrito which were both good. It was very vibey inside so it was enjoyable. The only thing I would say is they do a clubish bottle service with signs, whistles, and sparklers for the table so if you think you are going to a regular restaurant, you are not! This is a place to come if you're going out with friends or family and want to have a fun experience or if you're going out after! read more

Kalaveras - quesobirria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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As a 43 year old California native, I know good Mexican food. Kalveras was mediocre at best. I gave 3 stars as the service was great, attentive and friendly, and the drinks were on point. Beyond that, I'm mad that I have a full stomach but not satisfied. Started with the guac appetizer. More like an avocado paste, super blended, no chunks of anything in it. Ironically, the entrees were garnished with a small scoop of fresh chunky guacamole that would have been excellent as the appetizer. Missed opportunity there. I had the combination platter with a carnitas soft taco, chicken enchilada and chili relleno. These are the staple items I like to order at a new (to me) place to compare quality. The carnitas taco was good, the chicken enchilada had a green pasty crema sauce over it, would have been so much better with fresh tomatillo and the chili relleno seemed like a frozen bake at home relleno would have been about the same. Soggy and didn't feel fresh. The side of rice and beans was sad. "Refried" beans from a can and the rice was probably Uncle Ben's minute Spanish rice. I didn't take a picture of the entree unfortunately, but you didn't miss much. Now, I will say, my sister had the shrimp taco which was a good kind of spicy, and flavorful. The carnitas taco was the best food item I had. I would go back to try other tacos and have a cocktail, they really didn't miss there. As for the ambiance, it was cool, nice murals and lighting. Wish they had jazzed up the old fuddruckers booths a little more, still the same old wood backing and yellow pipe railings which doesn't match the rest of the aesthetics. You'd think a chain as large as this would have the budget to update everything. Overall, I'm not impressed. But like I said, great service, waiter was kind and funny, manager made the rounds to check on everyone, so they definitely got that right which is huge. I just wish the food was fresher and better quality. Maybe next time. read more

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Kalaveras in Burbank is pretty trendy place to go for happy hour. Open on May 2024, staff and servers are friendly, attentive and welcoming. The happy hour drinks have a variety to choose from mixed, beers to margaritas. We order the half liter Margarita Slushy Mango Chamoy. Oh my goodness, the drink is pretty tasty and plenty of liquor on it. Food selection to dine or appetizers is good variety. The loaded asada fries appetizer is the perfect size for one. The ambiance and the music genre from rancheras, tropicales and top ten. The ambiance and the music is not loud you can have a conversation with your friends. Will definitely will be back again. read more

Kalaveras - Half liter Margarita Slushy Mango Chamoy. - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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My husband and I went last Friday we told the hostess that we wanted to be seated at the bar, she let us know that it was fine to go ahead and so we got a table waited for the waitress and 15 minutes later someone came and told us we needed to be seated by the hostess and so we left very rude people would not recommend read more

What a delightful experience! Welcome to Burbank. My wife and I had a lovely Friday night dinner at this fresh new hotspot without knowing a thing about Kalavera's. Jesus our server was friendly, courteous, insightful, and very attentive to our needs. Great prices on draft beer. The Kali burrito which is what I had was very good. Her two chicken enchiladas were a little over sauced and not too spicy but adding their homemade habanero Sauce made the difference. The guacamole and chips and pico de gallo were pleasant as well. Overall we will be back to try other entrees on the menu, like the chicken nachos which everyone else seemed to be ordering and looked delicious. We highly recommend so Come out and support this new Burbank restaurant!! read more

Kalaveras - Happy hour draft specials - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

This place deserves more stars. I had a great time discovering this place. Their servers are kind, and their food is authentic. There is a warm, fun atmosphere - especially when there is a game on, whether it be baseball, soccer, or football. I ordered the Molè enchiladas which were very delicious and perfectly spiced. I'm a die hard salsera. So I asked our waiter if they would be having salsa/batchata nights soon. It turns out they need a few more weeks to get their events going. As soon as this happens, I'll be a frequent visitor because you dont find a neighborhood spot like this often. read more

I would give this place only 3 stars. I was very excited to eat in this restaurant, but it was a disappointment. We were seated right away. I guess our server was a having bad day. We ordered one drink and asked for three glasses of water. She came back with only two glasses of water. She told us you ordered only two. I told her can we have an extra one? She looked me in the eye and said these are for another table. I will get you one. She left and came back when we were done eating. Mind you she gave us attitude too. We ordered food to share, we were not even given plates to share the food. Music can be loud but decorations and ambience of the restaurant is nice. Food is okay, but there are way better Mexican restaurants in the area. I don't think I will be back to this restaurant after the experience I had and attitude of the server. read more

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We were craving late nights, tacos, and stumble up on this amazing gem. Great food and drinks what a vibe. The servers were very attentive and super nice. Can't wait to come back. read more

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The inside was very dark. Almost hard to read menu. Wasn't a huge selection. The food was ok nothing special to brag about. The service was ok. We went on a Monday. And it was hardly packed. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, and the staff is the BEST! Ask for Maira! She makes you feel like a long lost friend! Will definitely come again. Get the guacamole & chips, but everything is fresh & delish! read more

Kalaveras - Restaurant view, and there's also a bar to the right that would be fun to visit. - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Food was horrible but the service was very good also everything was very clean. If you like Americanized Mexican food then this is your spot read more

Visited Kalaveras as it was a much anticipated restaurant opening in Burbank. Did not realize they would be blasting club music so loudly in the place that you can't even hear the person sitting next to you. At one point I started hearing a whistle blowing and legitimately thought someone was blowing one of those r*pe whistles before all the staff started blowing them for birthdays. Scared the crap out of me to be honest, but then it was unbearably loud to the point I was plugging my ears. And it happened several times during the meal. Sadly there are no free chips and salsa. My food was actually very good, I got the verde enchiladas, but the margaritas were not good at all. My friend got the carnitas and he said they were okay. While we were eating we were talking and wait staff would come by and instruct bus boys to take our plates while we were still eating!! We were not lingering or taking a long time at all to eat. The bus boys were circling like sharks the entire meal it was honestly stressful. But when it came time to pay suddenly no one was around, we ended up waiting maybe 10-15 minutes just to pay the check. Sadly, later that night I got sick and I know it was the food as it was the only thing I ate. It is unlikely I will ever return to this restaurant. If you want great food, service and atmosphere I recommend you visit Don Cuco's up the street instead. Never had a bad experience there. read more

We had the best time at this restaurant. The vibes were great with tv screens all around playing music videos. I'm giving a big shout out to Carlos who was our server. He was so attentive and made sure everyone was happy and satiated with the delicious food. The food came out quickly and the quality was on par with what you were paying. Saturday they offer bottomless mimosas and Sunday is when they have the breakfast buffet. Definitely check to this place out! read more

Kalaveras - Kalaveras salad with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Great food great drinks and great vibes! The sushi roll appetizer is amazing, aqua Chiles is fire and drinks never disappoint. Been to most of the locations in the valley Burbank is by far the best ! read more

The entrees and drinks are high priced but reasonable for quality of the ingredients Where I have a problem is the nickel and diming Pay for salsa and chips High charge for guacamole and chips Charged me $3.00 for a more tortillas after spending $60 on lunch and drinks While I was eating, two different families sat down and looked at menu and left!! I will not be back read more

Muy mal servicio agregan las propinas sin antes preguntar y la mesera fue cortante y pésima

First time here with my friend and food is really good. Melanie our server was very pleasant took time to explain the menu and made suggestions. Place ia spacious and clean. Food servings can be good for 2 people specially the Burito. Coming back for sure. read more

The food was delicious. But they charged 40$ service fee for a table of three. They also expect tip.

It's my birthday and the service is excellent and the music is amazing! The food is so delicious and full of flavor ! Me and my lady are so happy right now! Thank you guys! Muchas gracias y gracias a dios que te encontramos read more

Kalaveras - Kalaveras with my boo - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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I went to Kalaveras in NOHO for a birthday and the food was really good so wanted to try a different location. NOHO at night time was superrrr loud with nonstop birthday celebrations. If you aren't into loud music and even louder birthday celebrations, I wouldn't recommend it but we loved the atmosphere and energetic vibes! Service at the Burbank location was great! The food was good too. Parking can be a little crowded but free in the parking deck near by. The location on the street is also in a really nice clean safe area. Great for a celebration since they have a ton of tables for large parties. You can pay for birthday shots to be brought to your table with fun sparklers and noise makers presentation which is what we did on our first visit. read more

Kalaveras - Enchiladas verdes- so good! With rice and beans on the side - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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What an amazing place! The food was delicious and the atmosphere so fun! Carlos was our server and what a catering and lovely experience because of him. Request him if you can, you won't regret it. Thank you kalaveras and thank you carlos. read more

Kalaveras - Carlos our server - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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Drinks were weak, we upgraded to better alcohol than the well they originally come with (still weak). Food was good, birria tacos are a must. VERY loud, for a casual weekday dinner have a heads up it's very loud. read more

We went for happy hour and got drinks and apps. The drink were delicious as always; I got the cucumber slush. But, unfortunately, they changed the taquitos to fried rather than rolled tacos, and they just weren't as good. But, we also got the asada fries, and those were delicious. read more

Kalaveras - Summer Menu - 07/23/25 - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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I came with my friends on Friday and Jesus served us. He was attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. This location is my favorite and he also informed me the there's no more Horchata coldada. Please bring it back! We love it. When I come back I hope Jesus is my sever . He's always on top of things read more

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This place was very nice, the decor and lights are so pretty. The wall art stands out the most once you walk in. We sat at the bar area, and the bartender Dante( i think) and Carlos mgr on duty was super cool. We just came for a snack since it was late, but we tried their tacos, and the chicken was very juicy and tasteful. The asada was ok, not bad, though. Our drinks were also decent, but the vibe was good, i will go back. read more

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Food is ok but the place is very loud and service is slow and a bit unwelcoming. I think the servers are understaffed and overworked. It's a fun spot for a happy hour or a few drinks, but that's about it. read more