Super delayed review, but the food, staff and, ambience checked all the boxes. We were a very large group and had Vanessa and Ronnie(I believe) helping us. They were so accommodating and attentive- unfortunately some of the party got stuck at work and showed up late, but at no point did we feel rushed and instead were met with such patience and understanding. We were checked in on various times, and they also made great recommendations on both drinks and food. The birthday girl had a blast celebrating her 85th and we ended the night dancing on the patio. Food was delicious as were the drinks. Very fun atmosphere. read more

I'm sorry but walking in and saying you need a reservation when there's 4 booths available it's ridiculous. I'll spend my money somewhere else. I walked in around 2:30pm and I checked to make a reservation and I could make a reservation for 2:45pm. Do you think it was necessary to have those booths empty with paying customers walking in? A big reason why my group and I decided to walk out on your business. BAD CALL FROM YOUR HOST OR MANAGER!! We were outside for another 25 minutes and observed no one else walked in with or without reservations. If I could give you 0 stars I would! read more

My girls and I had a bachelorette brunch in this restaurant Bronny hosted as our waiter. He took care us well. He introduced the meal and recommend us the drink the mocktail option. The food served really huge size and very delicious. If you would like to enjoy the dinner and lunch with group of party. Here is right place. Hey Folks. We were very happy for the meal, vibe and service. But we found out they sneakily added the gratuity in our bill and they did not offer the itemized bill! So we "accidentally" offer the tip 36% Be aware of their stick read more

Made a reservation and check in was easy and we were seated immediately. Our server was Manny and he was there any time he was needed with friendly and prompt service . My sister and I hit the lunch specials, Lunch Fajita plate and one of the Kara Bowl (?) with chicken. Both meals were outstanding. The Jalapeño carrots were a nice adder to the fajita plate. Chicken was well spiced and moist. The flour tortillas appeared to be fries made fresh made. A great lunch for a great price read more

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Amazing service and staff! Shout out Ana she was literally the best. Did bottomless mimosas and the were QUICK to refill and accommodate flavors. We had a group of 9 so we def kept them busy refilling our flutes lol Music a lil loud but hella seating and vibes inside. The adobada is BOMB and huge. The burrito is whatever, cheese grilled on the outside and not the inside. Chilaquiles were not soggy yay!! read more

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The Food is Delicious I had The Esquite appetizer and it was the drinks are amazing too Sal The Bartender does Killer Chamucos try them out!!! Emmanuel was our server and he was great. The Management team is phenomenal Ismael and a Gustavo are super friendly and informative. The Ambiance is the best Think Mexico Style in Orange County. We had the chance to see Bliss Band with Vanessa from Tease perform and they got down!! Definitely coming back again to try their Karaoke night on Thursday's. read more

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Gotta say, this was a pretty cool place! Since the weather has been pretty hot, we decided to sit outside. The Margarita Flight has an aesthetic presentation however the drinks were STRONG. Wish I tasted more of the fruity flavors instead of pure alcohol. The Pepino one was probably the best tasting out of the four. I was skeptical about the nachos but the asada was REALLY GOOD! The meat was flavorful and tender. The ceviche tasted really bland, almost nothing. My friend who doesn't like seafood whatsoever had no trouble eating it because it had zero flavor. Would recommend to skip this next time. Not pictured but we last ordered the Mangonada Slushie because I saw another table had them and it looked so tasty! Unfortunately the mango taste was lacking and it was mostly alcohol :( I would definitely come again because the vibes were great. The food and drinks are more on the pricier side though. But they even had a live band playing inside playing Latin bangers (according to my friends). read more

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Sunday April 5, 2026 for my Easter and Pre Birthday celebration at Kalaveras in Fullerton california with family. Had such a wonderful day the food and cocktails and service was outstanding can't wait to return. Emmanuel (Manny) our waiter was friendly and kind and had helpful advice regarding menu selections and cocktails. Manny was attentive and polite and had outstanding customer service and should be applauded and appreciated for his hospitality and service to the restaurant. I felt so special today and the happy birthday Duck was too to cute The ambiance was amazingly beautiful and comforting Thank you Kavaleras!!! read more

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We came to kalaveras and this very nice gentleman with a suit helped he was great! However Emanuel or I think that's his name; when I asked him for a skull with shots he said they didn't have anything (It was for a friends birthday.) All he said is he had shots with dry ice and that he's a manager and that he couldn't do anything. Then 30 minutes later they came out with a duck singing happy birthday with music and shots. He then comes to ask if we want it. After we had already asked for something similar. Next time just say you want us to leave and I will gladly take my business elsewhere. read more

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We had such a great experience at Kalaveras! The staff are so friendly, and the food is incredible. There are pretty frequent deals (i think a happy hour and then a daily deal?) and so the $ for the quality and quantity of food was amazing. Thanks for a great experience! read more

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We stopped in to kick off our weekend after work and had a great time. Everyone we met was so nice and welcoming, it honestly felt like hanging out at a friend's house. Salvador and Theresa were amazing bartenders, checking in on us and making sure we had everything we needed. I ordered the empanadas and my boyfriend got the Kala Burrito. He was very happy with his meal, and the empanadas were super flavorful. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Stopped in here for brunch with a few friends the decor and vibe is very lively and fun. Our server was very sweet and wonderful and always kept our drinks filled. My steak and eggs were well presented, and the meat was very tender and flavorful. Price was reasonable for the portion and I would recommend this restaurant. read more

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Shout out to Vanessa for going out of her way last night to make my finances and I anniversary extra special! The service here is amazing waiters are quick and attentive . Their food is delicious . I definitely recommend for any occasion read more

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Stopped by for a late night dinner. We ordered a few dishes and these were all great portions and tasty. The staff provide friendly service, the manager made his rounds and greeted the tables. There was a separate room with a DJ paying some nice tunes so we stayed after dinner for drinks and dancing. Overall fun ambiance and cool wall graffiti art. There's plenty of paid parking both in the back private lot and a few free in the front street. Disability accessible and a day time patio. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while based on the great reviews I've seen, so I took the opportunity to treat a friend to a birthday brunch this past Sunday. I really wanted to love it, but unfortunately, I left feeling underwhelmed. It was supposed to be a beautiful, warm day, so I made a reservation for patio seating. When we arrived, the patio wasn't set up, and we were escorted to the main dining room instead. That was fine at first, as it was cool and comfortable but as the restaurant quickly filled up, it became quite stuffy, which was a bit disappointing. Since the restaurant was busy, I anticipated that service might be a little slow. We were there to celebrate and catch up, so timing wasn't a major concern. However, we didn't receive water until at least 10-15 minutes after being seated, and the chips and salsa arrived sometime later. We each ordered a mimosa flight, but only one arrived at first. The staff apologized and explained that the bar was backed up, so we shared until the second flight came out. Unfortunately, all of the drinks were served at room temperature. Beautifully presented, but not very enjoyable. As for the food, my dish came out several minutes before my friend's so mine was almost room temperature before we both began eating. My one friend said the chilaquiles were good and the other seemed to think the tacos were okay. I ordered the chorizo breakfast burrito. It had good flavor, but it was very dry, which made it unappetizing. I only finished half despite being hungry. I'm not wasting calories on meh food. On a positive note, the service staff was friendly, and the atmosphere was lively and inviting. The team came by to celebrate my friend with a song, a complimentary dessert, and a $10 celebratory shot (upon request), which was a fun touch. However, despite the great ambiance and kind service, the overall experience didn't quite meet expectations, and I likely wouldn't return. read more

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Ordered for pickup/ to go. I ordered the shrimp fajitas and they were so good! Plenty of shrimp! The shrimp was cooked really well and had great flavor. Plenty of veggies too! I loved this dish. It came with rice and beans too. I ordered it without crema. I liked the guacamole and opted for flour tortillas. Delicious! 10/10 I also ordered a fruit salad. It was fresh and tasty. The fruit included were watermelon, strawberries, mango and blueberries. The mango was not ripe yet. It was too firm. Other than that, I enjoyed the fruit. 9/10 My husband got the California burrito. He didn't like it. He said it tasted like French fries. He wouldn't order that again. 4/10 My husband ordered the taquitos and he loved those. The taquitos were very crispy. Great flavor and filled with a good amount of meat. 10/10 Overall, not bad. Service was good. We had all the condiments and utensils. read more

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First visit to Fullerton location and nice decor! Friendly staff with good food and delicious guacamole with pork grind as appetizer. Enjoyed the Cadillac margarita flight, white fish dish, and ended with yellow duck shots for birthday celebration Great service from Miguel, great place for brunch, and good food. read more

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Super drinks! Bronny is a bartender magia!!! And quesabirria tacos to die for!!! Fun atmosphere. read more

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Stopped by Kalaveras after taking the Surfliner from San Diego to Fullerton. Food was great, service was even better! Guacamole and pork rinds- especially yummy! Tried the tacos. We had Chicharrón, Pescado, and Camaron. All delicious! We liked the Chamoy rim on the Mango Michelada. Emanuel was a fun waiter. Hopefully you get him too! We ate on the patio but the interior looked fun (probably even more at night when they have live music). read more

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Good food. Great service. Eclectic atmosphere. My friend and I tried Taco Tuesday, and it did not disappoint! We got there a bit early, so there was no line. There was a good variety of taco choices from pollo to asada to chicharrón. We were seated at a very large and comfy booth. Our waiter Vanessa L. came over to take our order (we ordered 4 tacos each), then we were given a receipt to take to the taco bar. At the taco bar, Juan was helpful in explaining each of the meat options and made our tacos. Afterwards, we went to the salsa/side bar to finish garnishing our plates. When we got back to our table, we got complimentary chips and salsa. Shortly after, Bronny, one of the managers, came to our table to offer us complimentary lemon drop shots as a promotion for an upcoming themed night. The presentation was so fun! On the outside, the restaurant looks like it would be playing loud music, but we were pleasantly surprised that the music volume wasn't too loud at all! We were able to easily have a conversation, and the other patrons were very kind too. We certainly plan to come back. read more

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Manny was so great, he made an amazing Michelada and was very attentive. I will definitely come back for manny and the drinks.

Came on a Sunday morning and our server Manny was great! Very helpful and gave advice about the menu

How does a place that says it's closes at 2am turn me and my girlfriend away when I'm taking her there on her bday at 11:49 pm and have security tells us they're closing. Only to see a another couple go in and sat down and not get turn away 10 mins later while we are outside waiting for our Lyft home. Very disappointed for my first experience going there and most likely last. Thanks Kalaveras read more

I remember a few months earlier my daughter mentioned this restaurant and I have seen them popping up all over the place but I knew she liked it and I figure I'd surprise her with a daddy daughter meal that I knew she wouldnt complain about. I started out with a marguerita, it was tasty but I didnt taste any alcohol in it so I just moved on to a coke. It was time to eat so I ordered one of their burrito, one with papas (french fries) in it and wet. Now here is where I was impressed. It was delicious and was put in a food coma. I need to come back and try some of their other drinks but definitely was worth the stop and the kid was happy, that all that matters. Paid parking in the back, free parking on the street. read more

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After coming here once before, I knew that my friends would love this place so we popped in on Tuesday night and sat at the bar. They had an amazing taco Tuesday going on with a taco bar. The place is vibrant and beautiful and the service is over-the-top friendly and on point, we will keep coming back for more. read more

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Kalaveras is a gem! We came for lunch on Margarita Monday. We each got 2 tacos. The fish, barbacoa, and chicharron tacos were really delicious. We sat at the bar, Junior was our amazing and charismatic bartender, Jonny our fun and playful server. We ordered a couple of Bloody Mary's and the in house made mix was really delicious, thanks to Jaime in the back of house. Hopefully they get Karaoke or a DJ soon to be the cherry on top! We'll definitely be back. Thanks Junior and Jonny for the great time! read more

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Been here a couple times now, tried a couple other things this time, they were great! Came during lunch, guy attending me was a rock star! Super attentive and helpful, wish I got his name. Tried the ribeye taco, that thing was delicious! Pricey, but very good, I'd get it again! Ambience is always on point here. Love it here! read more

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Manny was the best! He was very attentive & made sure me & my friends were having a good time. Will be back to this location!

the Burrito was fire Emmanuel was a great waiter as wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll read more

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First time walking into a Kalaveras and first thing I noticed how hot it was in there. We were sat in the first room closer to Commonwealth st. We did ask if we could sit in the last room by the bar and they were quick to accommodate us. Our server was nice and quick to take our order. Food looked great. We ordered steak nachos but got to try the chicken nachos since they brought out the wrong ones. We did send them back after we realized we got the wrong ones. Steak was delicious and would definitely have again. The red tortilla tacos dorados were a fave. The cubed queso fresco was delicious with the salsa they come with. Usually I have grated cotija on tacos dorados but loved it. Also had the seafood tower, wasn't bad but I've had better ceviche to be honest. Our friends had the Dragon roll a fried CA roll. I didn't get to try it but they liked it. I'm more of a raw sushi girl so maybe next time. Everything was great but the drinks are not strong at all. We had lollipop shots, and I tried the Guavarita, couldn't taste the guava or the pineapple and worse of all the tequila, perhaps I need a stronger spirit lol. Drinks were definitely not strong. At least compared to other places where I've had the Mexican lollipop shots. They also have a room with a DJ and I saw a couple dancing. We were there on Friday night around 10:30pm. Was not busy at all. read more

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Bronny is the best server!! It was my friends birthday and he was amazing! He was attentive and paid attention to our table of 9! so amazing

Had a great experience during Super Bowl Sunday! The drinks were great and they had free cinnamon chips and plantains up for grabs! Our server Lucia was very attentive and I enjoyed her hospitality and fast service! I would 100% come back again and ask for her as my server! Loved the drinks here! read more

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Emmanuel was the right man for the job today. He made my mother's birthday celebration special just like she wanted. His drink and food selection were on point and we enjoyed everything from start to finish read more

We were at the Rams/Chargers game at SoFi but didn't want to eat out there since I live in the OC and it was late. We decided to go to downtown Fullerton and this place looks lively. We ordered a tama-lindo margarita and a la Kalavera which is just a regular margarita. Both were sooooo good! Best margaritas I've had! For food we had the Barbacoa entree and the Lomo Saltado. I've never had either and these were delish! Definitely going to come back and try more items! Service was excellent! Food came out fast and our waiter was attentive. Love the way the place was decorated with all the neon lights etc. read more

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This is the bartender Lucy who was serving me and my friends. She was very nice, attentive, and caring for me and my friends making sure we were plenty satisfied. I will surely be coming back! read more

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Loved Emmanuel. Best server , very nice and attentive. Good food and good drinks for happy hour. 10/10 would recommend

Stopped in for a snack and drinks and had a great time with bartenders Bronny, Sal and the patrons at the bar. The habanero salsa should be bottled and sold! Welcome to Fullerton Kalaveras! Good vibes thank you. read more

great food and drinks. I had their enchilada and margarita flight. great service from Emanuel. louder music and clubish vibe but not so loud you can't talk. read more

Manuel and The staff was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely friendly throughout the entire experience. They made sure we were taken care of without being overbearing, which made the atmosphere even more enjoyable. read more

Emanuel is a great server. Food was good kept asking we needed anything. Drinks were pretty good too. Music was good old and new recent music playing. read more