The food, drinks and staff were excellent. This is my new place to o go. The atmosphere is lively and love the decor. read more

Kalaveras - Margarita flight and michalada - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Seriously, my husband and I stopped by for Taco Tuesday, what a Big Disappointment, the tortilla for the Tacos was so SMALL that a two year old could eat it in a bite, I have never seen or heard of a tortilleria that makes such small tortillas, really and for 1.99 for one taco, We rather go to the taco truck a few steps away, So Saddddd read more

Visited this restaurant, but did not grab anything on that menu. Instead all I got was this Margarita Flight. It was just slightly disappointing that was not able to choose the options everything is already preselected. The service is was outright quick and they were very attentive. The place is modern and it seems like it would be a good little date spot. read more

Kalaveras - Margarita Flight - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Tried happy hour. 1st round the food was good, very stingy w/meat on the carne asada fries. drinks tasted good (nothing strong). 2nd round of food, I ordered another carne asada fries w/extra meat. This time it was salty, beyond chewy. I would go back since the carne asada tastes smoked & grill. The happy hour tacos are mini shells (4 inches) for $1.99. Nice location, big venue. Food came out fast. Staff was nice. read more

We visited for the first time after our sun graduated from boot camp. Emilio recommended an amazing drink that is special for Mother's Day weekend only and it was beautiful and amazing. The atmosphere is so cool and our party ended up being double it's size and they didn't even blink an eye! Amazing experience! read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This place was a big hit we took my daughter for her birthday they have birthday celebration menu they come out and sing with light streamers on a calavera and shots the music is on hit the food was good the cocktails were delicious the only thing that caught me off guard was the service charge was about 65 dollars on top of my bill. But other than that this place was awesome GARCIA FAMILY APPROVED read more

Me and my husband go there a lot !! Food is great! The only problem was that the waiter added a 20% tip on the bill. Which I would understand when it's a big party, but it was just my husband and I ! read more

I would have given it no starts lol this place sucked! We ordered nachos fish tacos burgers wings burnt burgers and wings 3 pcs of meet on the nachos and we paid extra for it 1 spoon full of beans lol the drink was decent so that's the 1 star they get read more

This place is a 10/10!!!!!! The food was FANTASTIC! Perfect for a girls night, the live music on Thursday nights was sooo fun! And the drinks are a 10/10!!!! Definitely gonna be coming back! Service is great! And they have a lot of parking ! read more

Kalaveras - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

It's hard to find a good mexican place now a days but this place was a 20/10! Everything was delicious the restaurant has great ambience and is very clean. Our server Fernando was very attentive and kind overall a great place to eat. They also have great portions and I don't consider the price to be high for the amazing taste and size of the food. read more

Kalaveras - Enchiladas Verdes - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Food was good and service was ok. Have been here multiple times. Just be aware that they add an automatic service fee for "large parties" and 6 people is considered large. I believe it was 18% or 24% and on top of that they ask for another tip. I would go again but I'm not going to add an additional tip. read more

Went to Kalaveras after trying for the third time to go to Las Katrina's which was again closed at 1:30 pm. Interesting decor and we liked it. Waiters were very prompt and cheery. And although their slushiest were not available we chose other drinks that were quite tasty and to our satisfaction. The adults ordered and although they did not have a specific kids menu, they improvised for the child in our group. Overall it was a good experience for all and would definitely go there again. read more

coming here now for my second time. my first time was about four months ago in august or september 2024 this year and it was bomb!!! i'm coming for their happy hour now which is from 3pm to 7pm mondays thru fridays. they also have a brunch menu too. I can't wait to come for that i hear that they've got a buffet when it's brunch time my fat skinny self can't wait. well gotta go because kaleveras happy hour is about to get me fat, full, and fed and leaving with a smile on my face.. UPDATE EVERYBODY! ! IT'S 3:45pm and I just left. first off the customer service was beyond great for starters thank you to Mr Hector in the blue shirt he kept checkin up on me and mines and asked how our order was, the food was beyond great im stuffed!!! i also had their mango chamoy slushed margarita and it was bomb as far as entrees i was there for happy hour and i had the 3 birria tacos, the loaded fries, & the wings and all were delicious!!! i was so hungry too man i'm satisfied time to go home after a long morning at work and take my snoop dogg medicine after this bomb meal!!! i'll add photos and vids later im tipsy off that drink props to kalaveras as a staff and a crew!!! (n my tupac voice) dang i love this spot!!! read more

So food was great. Service is good. Drinks were delicious. Only thing is the music is so loud at least for dinner maybe a little lower so you can talk to the person not yell. Loved the look. Just seems more like a night out vibe at a club. Which would be cool after 9-10. I will try again. I did go on a Friday night it was early. 8:30. But maybe earlier music was lower. I mean I had a hard time hearing the waiter. read more

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Listen i'm not one to run around leaving less than stellar reviews. I was just so underwhelmed at the restaurant! The vibes and the service are the only 2 stars in my rating. Try not to sit in the windowed area because within 10 minutes you'll have 2-3 flies flying on your food constantly. Food: Subpar. Esquite: Dry and canned tasting definitely not worth trying, much less for $12 for about 7oz. Green Enchiladas were not the right spice or texture as they should be. Like watery enchiladas suizas but no spice. The chicken inside was delicious and juicy! Tacos Gobernador: little sauce or flavor outside the shrimp. Was a hint of spicy and chipotle, but tortillas were soggy and chewy. Rice and beans: Basic. It was giving Northgate Market. Flavorful rice. Watery beans. Service: Lovely! The servers and hosts were nothing short of great! I hear great things about the drinks so perhaps we will return during the evening. The decorations and music were fun and not too loud where you can't carry a conversation. The three stars missing are for the food and quality of the food as well as the atmosphere (flies lol). The menu was underwhelming except for the desserts... maybe our next visit will be drinks and desserts ;) Mixed feelings but will likely try again. read more

This Sunday buffet brunch is one that I will not repeat. While the restaurant is huge the buffet area and offerings are not. I wasn't expecting fillers like potato salad and tasteless pasta. The chilaquiles rojos were spicy but lacked flavor. The tortillas were great for chips 'n salsa but were not able to stand up to the watery salsa. The green chilaquiles were better. There was one person making chilaquiles and the line was long. It was in front of the aguas so it was impossible to get to them. The noise was deafening. I have never been to a brunch that made talking impossible. Definitely not worth the price. Another fail for that location. read more

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10/10 service .. drinks are really good we do recommend the chamoyada and novia fresa for a fun girls night.. food was delicious such as the sushi or tacos de birria read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

La mejor atención gracias a Francisco Hoy fuimos a brunch a Kalaveras en Chula Vista y la verdad es que la experiencia no pudo haber sido mejor. No solo la comida estaba deliciosa, sino que tuvimos la suerte de que Francisco nos atendiera, y él hizo toda la diferencia. Desde el primer momento, su energía fue increíble. Súper amable, atento y con una vibra buenísima que hizo que nos sintiéramos cómodas de inmediato. Nos recomendó bebidas riquísimas y siempre estuvo al pendiente de nuestra mesa sin ser invasivo. Justo ese tipo de servicio que te hace querer regresar. Se nota que Francisco disfruta su trabajo porque su actitud es súper auténtica, de esas personas que realmente hacen que tu experiencia en un restaurante sea especial. Siempre con una sonrisa, asegurándose de que todo estuviera perfecto y con una paciencia increíble con nuestro grupo (porque sí, nos tardamos en decidir qué pedir, jaja). Si van a Kalaveras, de verdad pidan que los atienda Francisco. Es de esos meseros que hacen que un brunch entre amigas se vuelva una experiencia aún más divertida y especial. ¡Mil gracias, Francisco! Sin duda, volveremos pronto. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Eh. It was okay. I like the setting of the place. Definitely not made for big parties, great for small dates. The place wasn't packed (Tuesday) but a-lot of confusion with food deliveries. The table should have a sign or number for the servers bringing the food. The tacos were small but you have to put the topping on your self. Kinda disappointed how the topping section was set up, the utensil that people use to serve them selfs would sink into the toppings. It felt the same as CT, almost like they just rebranded themselves. read more

Taking place of the previous Fuddruckers restaurant on Third Ave, Kalaveras has gained quite a popular following on social media which drew me to their fun, going out spot with the loud music and party vibes. My friend and I came for dinner before going out and it's for sure a great spot to grab food with friends, a big group would be so fun. I would not recommend to go to talk and catch up because it's so loud but if you don't mind that then it's a perfect place. Food and drinks are good, nothing crazy. We only really tried appetizers since we were sharing. They also have shots going around for $10 and they're straight candy. Overall fun, a great addition to get liven up Third (not that it needs it!). read more

Kalaveras - Ceci - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Love the cocktail menu. I'm a fan of their flight drinks and beer list. Always a good time to hang-out with family and friends. They also got delicious molcajete and other mexican foods. read more

I would not suggest coming here if you're black. I feel like my last few times here there was something moldy or sick stuff done to my food. I ate here once & had no problems, meat was fresh & my cocktails were strong. Now that my big sister is unwanted, probably for frequenting the place, I have to keep asking for new taco meat bc they give me all fat & my drink tasted like margarita mix w no alcohol at all (My 1st time here it got me tipsy at least). My margarita slushy had a clearly expired pineapple piece on it (mushy & fuzzy mold on it) & they didn't remake my drink, they just threw another pineapple on top & I feel sick the next morning. They also sloppily made some new tacos & didn't try to give us a good experience at all. I rarely come here & it was absolutely disgusting and the way we were treated for requesting fresh, edible food was unprofessional and I could see the bad attitude of kitchen& bar staff through the negligence in handling my food. I used to be in the food industry n this was unacceptable. The mishandling of black customers & food on several occasions is sad, please do better. read more

We came for our first time and half way through our meal there was a Rat as big as a squirrel under the booth next to ours!! Usually I literally would have screamed jumped up but I tried to be polite and not alert all of the persons in this restaurant. There seemed to me that the restaurant manager should have came to our table with manners to check on us. To offer us no charge since we did not finish our food and left. He offered a small discount to my husband. We are definitely in different times now and definitely missing the consciences of integrity and superb customer service. Will Never return to eat with a rat again. read more

Easy parking Cheap lunch specials Barbacoa plate Chicharron taco Tortita Clean bathrooms Quick service This place has its own unique vibe. Definitely recommend if you're looking for quick and cheap eats :) read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Was seated pretty quickly but next to some trash cans near kitchen entrance. PHEW!!! Had to move! Smelly. Seated in back room near doors which was cold so shut them. Place got quite full compared to 1st visit. Took 20+ minutes for a waitress to come by. (Wheres Makena?!) We ended up having 2 serving on us. Came back as wife really liked camote tacos and I needed to try one and of course also had 2 Chicharon tacos. I ordered the Spicy Margarita which was very nice and quenching. It took almost 35 minutes to get drink and 50 minutes for food. The camote taco was a nice change of flavor. Maybe the manager needs to hire more people on Taco Tuesday and plan better whom has which tables. If I hadn't ordered 2 margaritas we would have walked out paying less than $10! Get there early on Tuesday and look for Makena. read more

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Wow: Items: Molcajete Salmon Jarrito Loco Short in staff, took several minutes to get someone's attention, appetizer came to the table with no small plates or napkins or utensils; until I had to request them. Food was burnt practically in the molcajete. The salmon was too well done. Place was kind of empty. The drink was delicious; I requested Jarrito Loco, which was served by the bartender who was really polite and had great customer service. read more

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Well the food is bad and service as well. I think is good but only for drinks not for food.... So I'm not recommending....... read more

Kalaveras - On the menu said shredded chicken, but it was a big piece on my enchilada..... - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This review is specifically for Taco Tuesday Happy Hour. This is a great spot for happy hour, especially on a Taco Tuesday. Taco Tuesday has $1 street size tacos (minus a couple exceptions). You can visit a toppings bar to add salsas including a corn salsa and nopales that were delish on their own. We had literally all but one flavor of the margaritas at the happy hour price $8 each. They are super flavorful and had a good amount of alcohol. It was pretty busy as the night went on but our server Milton kept checking in and provided great service. They did clear our apps when we went to the salsa bar but he replaced them at no charge. Music was not too loud as others as have stated- we were able to carry on our conversation while Enjoying the Music. read more

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Let me begin by saying, as soon as I walked in I was greated, this being my first time here was important because immediately I felt comfortable. The staff is very friendly our server came right away to give us menus and some time to look thru the menu, we ordered his recommendations and it didn't miss. The food was brought out extremely quick and it was delicious. Horacio is very attentive and kept checking on us frequently to make sure we had what we needed. The ambience is awesome they play very good music. I highly recommend this place. They have happy hour Monday thru Friday 3pM to 7pM. It's a gem on 3rd Ave. read more

First time here and it was pretty chill, wasn't too busy even though we came in on taco Tuesday. Prices were great, server was cool, food was brought out pretty fast, crowd came shortly after we got seated...id recommend as I will be back next Tuesday because the tacos were pretty good and you can't beat the price. Stay tuned for next weekends round read more

Kalaveras - Pollo, carne and barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Stopped by for the Happy Hour specials, the one they have a large banner on the business (Mon-Fri 4-7PM) and the one they had advertised right as you walk up to the door, on Cinco de Mayo. We were sat and waited about 15 minutes before we were helped. When they were taking our order we were told they were not offering the food happy hour specials because it was Cinco de Mayo. Wasted our time with the false advertisement, talk about trying to take advantage of a holiday because they know people are stopping by to drink. Lost a loyal customer. read more

The ambiance at Kalaveras is great! The location is large enough for big parties, they have a very diverse menu, and I was told they do have a DJ on the weekends. Their happy hour menu is great! Now, I'm not sure if it was just an "off" day for them, but the service was friendly but not efficient. I ordered three tacos and I had to wait almost an hour for them. When they did arrive, the chicken was good but the tortillas were very overcooked. I wasn't too pleased with the efficiency of the service. We were a large party with a reservation, and most food items took a long time to arrive at our table. I would return, but if the service is as poor as it was, I would definitely speak to a manager. Again, this restaurant has great decor, happy hour menu and offerings, and the severs are friendly. The efficiency in the service needs to be improved. read more

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Such a fun vibe here! They play Latin American music videos and the Dia de Los Muertos decor is a perfect touch to this place. I've tried this place for a Saturday brunch and during happy hour and I enjoyed each time! I definitely recommend happy hour because you get to try different foods and drinks for $8/each! They also have a Sunday brunch buffet including bottomless mimosas, which I still have to try! My favorites are the chicken and potato taquitos and quesa birria tacos. Definitely have to order those. It's a great place to go with family and friends! read more

Kalaveras - Mi Novia Fresa // tequila, lime juice, strawberry purée - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Roger was our server. He was great. The drinks and food were good but mostly, we enjoyed the vibe and our server :)

Came here for the Tuesday 99 cent taco deal and believe me when I say AMAZING! This place looks like it could be real poppin' on a Friday or Saturday night but we came for lunch on a Tuesday. Between all of us we tried the asada, pollo, al pastor, carnitas and chicharron and they were ALL FREAKING DELICIOUS!! Pricing was great for the tacos but a bottled coke was $6!! The staff were great, very attentive and service was fast! Definitely recommend coming for lunch, they also have other lunch specials!! read more

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The vibe of this place is really cool the food was great the taquitos and sushi were both bomb ! The service by Scarlett was 100 she was very nice and attentive too everything was great! Definitely would come back to try more read more

Kalaveras - The taquitos and sushi were bomb the service by Scarlett was awesome loved the vibe she was very attentive - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Beto was great. He gave us the best recommendations and we had the best time !!! Food was great and service was 10/10. Will be coming back for sure! read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The best!! It's like my second time here and the food it's amazing! The drinks are too! Definitely my fav spot now read more

Kalaveras - Shooootssss - Mexican Near Me - Chula Vista, California

So happy to have tried this spot during opening weekend! The food was nothing but exceptional. The Quesa Birria Tacos were my favorite! The service was on point. We had several people approach us asking if we were satisfied with everything. Our drinks + food came out quickly. The restaurant itself has such a cool aesthetic. We went early on a Friday night so the music was bumping. It was a cool vibe. I know this place will get packed once more people hear about it. We'll definitely be back! read more

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It was our first visit to Kalaveras. The food and drinks were delectable! The freshness of the ingredients and presentation were impressive. Also, the portions were generous (even appetizers). Beto was our awesome waiter! He is very cordial and attentive. Last but not least, the venue has a fun vibe. I'll be returning soon! read more

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