Our server Christine was great!! We had an amazing time and a great meal, surprisingly affordable.

Have an empty stomach...very good food, super fun place ......... Have an empty stomach...very good food, super fun place ......... read more

I was really disappointed with my experience at Kalaveras in Long Beach. I had been wanting to try this place for a long time and was genuinely excited to finally go. I made a reservation and went with a friend, but after being seated, we waited over 15 minutes without anyone greeting us, introducing themselves, checking on us, or even acknowledging our table. Eventually, my friend had to stop someone walking by to ask if anyone would be helping us. The employee apologized and helped us even though she said she wasn't actually assigned to our table. We ordered the Mimosa Tóxica drinks and chose different flavors based on the menu options, but were later told the flavors are apparently mixed together anyway and that they "always have to explain that to people," which honestly made the menu confusing and misleading. Another thing that stood out was that every single table around us already had chips and salsa except ours. After noticing this, I finally asked one of the servers if the chips and salsa were complimentary, and he said yes, but that customers are "supposed to ask" for them. That explanation didn't really make sense considering the restaurant was completely full and every other table already had them. After that, multiple different employees/managers came by apologizing, and it became confusing trying to figure out who was actually serving our table because no one wore name tags and we never seemed to have one designated server. Meanwhile, the booths around us appeared to have attentive service. We basically had to flag people down anytime we needed something. They did comp our Taquitos Dorados appetizer for the inconvenience, which I appreciated, but unfortunately the overall experience still wasn't good. The food itself was mid. I had the Quesa Birria Tacos, we shared the Taquitos Dorados appetizer, and my friend had the Carne Asada plate. The drinks were decent, but overall the experience felt disorganized and frustrating. I've heard good things about Kalaveras, so I'd still be open to trying another location someday, but I personally would not return to the Long Beach location. read more

Visited Kalaveras for happy hour and had a mixed experience. The drinks and alcoholic slushies on the happy hour menu are very sweet, basically straight sugar, and they're pre-made so you can't customize them at all. Food-wise, the dragon roll was good but super heavy and creamy, not your typical sushi vibe. The churro sandwich was definitely the highlight, really solid dessert. Salsa tasted like it came out of a jar, nothing special. Great location and atmosphere, but the food and drinks were a bit hit or miss overall. read more

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**This is from several months ago.. it was sitting in my draft for a bit... Kalaveras is a chain and there are many locations throughout OC and LA. I've been to the one in Anaheim and Fullerton, and here, Long Beach. One of the nice things about going to a chain, somewhat, is you know what you are getting, no surprises. I like their HH menu and I like their tacos. Pretty decent and pretty consistent. They also offer grilled salmon tacos and it's not something that is common at places that offer fish tacos. I like their ceviche here also, though this one particular time, I came with my coworkers for lunch and we only got tacos.. One minor thing I wish they offer is Taco Tuesdays, some sort of tacos deals. but NBD. Service was good and being inside any Kalaveras, you are kind of transported into another world, and, as stressful as Long Beach for me since I equate it with work, not fun, having lunch in Kalaveras helped me de-stressed for a bit. Would def recommend! read more

I've heard about this place which there's a location in the valley. I was in downtown Long Beach and noticed that they had a location here. And as happy hour was happening, it was a nice way to try it out. There was a sign outside mentioned HH specials with dishes at 7.99, not bad. It's a decent size restaurant located at The Pike in the heart of downtown Long Beach right across the street from The Convention Center. They have a small patio area along the front that also looks into the main bar area inside. We checked in with the host which we just wanted drinks and a snack. Bar area was self seat but if we wanted one of the hi-top table in the bar area, we would have to be seated by the hostess. Anyway, bar seating it was. Both the regular menus and HH menu were handed to us. There was one bartender working when we arrive. She was sweet but on the forgetful side. I'm sure she was busy with drink orders so that's a good reason. Later on someone did come and helped out as well. Drinks, the margarita and one of the frozen slush drink. Both at 10.00 for happy hour. Margarita was quite tasty and the frozen drink as well. They both had a kick to it so you taste the alcohol. Food, we shared the loaded carne asada fries. It was quite tasty with everything added to it. Meats were chopped up pieces and all tossed together with fries, chipotle sauce and pico de gallo. Not bad for 7.99. There was a few other plate options that sounded quite nice for HH. We just wanted that one drink but did have to ask a few time for another glass of water. Overall, it's nothing major. I'm sure people love it but it was just ok. Their HH slush drink was decent for the price which I give them that. It did pick up as there was a convention across the street so that brought people over. Bar food was decent for the price. I would probably come back for the HH drinks. read more

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Always great service food,and ambiance even when its busy. I love the great customer service from hostess to waitress. Only bad part is finding parking at the Pike but they do validate. Must try the chicken mole and babbacoa omelet YUMMM. read more

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A spot for every occasion. Lit brunch with the ladies, Taco Tuesday, daily happy hour, birthdays, or date night. If you're looking for somewhere reliable with great energy, Kalaveras is it. The salsa had the perfect mild kick, exactly how I like it, and the chips came out hot, fresh, and salted. Nothing makes me saltier than unsalted chips. I've been here plenty of times and have yet to order something I didn't enjoy. Consistency like that deserves recognition! Of the three dishes I tried today: F*ck: enchiladas de camaron - definitely brings the bold and saucy personality. The shrimp were cooked well, lot of depth in flavor, and it's the kind of dish you crave again a few days later. Maybe not my forever pick, but absolutely one I want to keep in rotation. Marry: the barbacoa burrito - this was love at first bite. Packed with flavor, perfectly balanced, and hearty without feeling overly heavy. Every bite was just as good as the first, and if commitment issues weren't a thing, I'd order this every single time without even looking at the menu. Kill: the dragon roll - not bad by any means, it just had tough competition. It didn't stand out the way the other dishes did, and when everything else on the table is demanding your attention, something has to take the fall. Safe to say I'll be back... might add a side piece to the mix. read more

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Came here after a convention and had an overall average experience. We weren't offered chips when we sat down, and although they do the picture-taking at the front, that wasn't mentioned to us either. We started with the taquito appetizer (three potato, two chicken). They were okay, but nothing memorable. We were able to order from the brunch menu, which was a plus. We had the huevos rancheros and the lechera French toast. The food came out in a decent amount of time, but we didn't get utensils for a while after it arrived. Service felt a bit disorganized overall. The check took a long time to come, which was frustrating since we were ready to leave. The food itself was just okay -- not bad, but not great either. Music and atmosphere was great. A little crowded probably due to the convention. Overall, it wasn't terrible, but it didn't really stand out. Probably more of a one-and-done for me, and I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more

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My co-resis and I stumbled upon this place after our movie and fortunately for us, it was happy hour! The deals were AMAZING so we knew we had to sample as much of it as we could and luckily there were four of us. We were seated immediately but it was definitely really loud and lively inside. They even had a birthday song at a table nearby! Our server was overall good despite being really busy with other tables too. Food: Carne asada fries: Crispy initially, sauce was delicious, and a good amount of meat! Birria tacos: SO good, I could have gotten these just for myself and I would have tore them up. Buffalo wings: A classic! The sauce was delicious and paired nicely with their ranch Chips and salsa: Complimentary and my co-resis and I tore these up too! Overall their happy hour is such a steal at $8 an appetizer with large portions and I will definitely be back!! read more

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Service at this place is crap! Takes FOREVER to get seated, I came twice and both times everyone walks around doing nothing and not seating people. Then the waitress had an issue with how many people sat at her table, apparently not enough people for her even though it's empty at 11:20am on a Monday...not coming back read more

Kalaveras, you amuse me. First of all, the flower wall that greets you upon entering is gorgeous. The one within the women's bathroom is puzzling but a great photo backdrop for selfies. The food itself is good. Then again, I had cheese enchiladas with beans so take that with what you will. Lol. They do not serve table chips and salsa. If you ask for hot sauce, you get packets of cholula. *It's a Mexican restaurant this doesn't compute to me. They have great drink specials and happy hour so maybe come for that. read more

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Scammed by the server. My total bill was 66.30 left a 12 dollar tip in cash. Server added an additional 15 dollars to total. Later found out by checking my bank charge was 81.30. So sad. It was my 6 yr old daughter and I. We went here after Disney on ice. I will never return here read more

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Came here for happy hour and it was a great choice! From 3-7pm $10 1/2L drinks like adios, Mai tais and margaritas. The Mai tais were delicious. We also got the chicken tinga tacos dorados, the birria tacos and the loaded carne asada fries. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Our server was kind and prompt as well. I will be back read more

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I specifically chose to try this place because IG kept showing me their new lunch specials. Turns out, this location doesn't offer them. Even though they're listed on the website for this location, our waitress said that the online menu is outdated. This felt like a weird response, but okay. That said, the chips and salsa were ridiculously addicting. I ordered a combination plate with one hard taco (your choice of chicken or potatoes), and a chili relleno. Overall, the food was pretty good. The chili relleno was surprisingly small. It was the smallest I've ever seen it, like the size of a large jalapeno. It was so sad. But I did get an extra hard taco, so I'm not sure if it was to make up for that or if it was added mistakenly. Other items I tried was the birria, which had good flavor, and the asada nachos. The nachos must be eaten ASAP because once it gets cold, it's kinda gross and soggy. So eat fast. Overall, food was pretty good, but about an hour later, I was dying of thirst. Would I go back? Hmm... there's definitely no rush. read more

Christine at Kalaveras was absolutely amazing. From the moment we sat down she was sweet, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. What really stood out was how professional she stayed even while another table was being rude and harassing her. Despite that, she never let it affect the service she gave the rest of us. She kept her composure, stayed positive, and continued checking on everyone with such a good attitude. You can tell she works really hard and cares about her customers. Servers like Christine deserve so much recognition because handling situations like that with grace is not easy. Thank you for making our experience so enjoyable -- we'll definitely be back! read more

Rating well because MARIO was a star! My boyfriend and I came in thinking there was a lunch menu since it is on their website. Turns out they have no more lunch menus, but Mario helped us and was able to get us chilaquiles! Thank you Mario for your kindness and patience read more

Been coming here for happy hour. This place ceases to not dissapoint. I receieve good service and good food everytime, at least from my past experiences. Ordered Empenadas, tacos and adult beverages. All is fresh and tasted good. The ambiance has a day of the dead them which makes it unique from other Mexican restaurants. Happy Hour is best to go to as well as Taco Tuesdays. Great drinks and good tacos at a fraction of the price. read more

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Kalaveras Dishes never fail. This is my go to ! Everytime ! - Service was okay at this location - Ambiance is always nice no matter what Kalaveras ! read more

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Went in today wanting the lunch special. Online it states they have their lunch special M-F from 11-3. We went around 11:45 and they told us they no longer do the lunch special. They also said they discontinued that discount 2 years ago.. which makes no sense since it is still on their website very disappointing thinking we were gonna spend $15 but ended up spending $22 and didn't even get the drink :( we are visiting from another state and it was very saddening. read more

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I definitely used my knife so this delicious burger! It was definitely filling and tasty!!! The service was great, it was definitely loud due to the music (I enjoyed it) keep that in mind if you have sleeping kiddos who are sensitive to sound. read more

Kalaveras - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Long Beach, California

My friends who've I haven't seen in a long while decided to meet up and get lunch in Long Beach. I suggested meeting at The Pike Outlets so we can go shopping and then we can see the options for dining. My buddy told me they had a delicious meal and a good time at Kalaveras Mexican Cuisine. We were like well that's where we'Il go for lunch. We walked inside and there was this beautiful red floral wall so you can take pictures in front of for your social media page(s) and to hashtag #Kalaveras #LongBeach. We were greeted by a friendly gentleman who sat us at a freshly cleaned table. He gave us menus, cups of water and complimentary chips and salsa. Our nice and informative waitress came over and greeted us. Took our drink orders and let us know that since it's Tuesday there's a taco bar in addition to ordering food from the menu. Two of us decided to try the taco bar while the other friend ordered enchiladas. At the taco bar...you give the attendant your slip of how many tacos you've ordered with the waitress. There's chicken, beef, pork and potato options as the main meal in your taco. Then you scoot down to the toppings which included peppers, freshly sliced vegetables and four different sauces with mild to hot flavoring. The decor inside is a mix of Dia De La Muertos and sports bar. It's a great blend. Will definitely come back when I go back to Long Beach. read more

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I've recently learned there was a Kalaveras in Long Beach so I decided to have my Bday dinner here. I've only been to one in San Diego and I loved it. Music was loud, it's huge, and it was packed! They even had live music which was great! I figured, hey let's give this location a chance! Upon calling they were pretty busy for the time I requested but were able to work with me for another time which I really appreciated not just being told no sorry. Upon arriving we were seated fairly quickly but first thing I noticed, it wasn't as packed as I thought... totally fine since we arrived a little later than my reservation time. It was nice they weren't strict on that also. The decor is beautiful! I love the ambiance lighting and the bar is right in front. The drinks and food were delicious! Prices are reasonable with gratuity already included. This honestly made it easy to split amongst my party. This place is great for pictures for sure! Comi-con was also going on so lots of characters were at Kalaveras! It was a blast and the restroom is a must to take pics! Lol Only thing I just wish the music was just a tad more louder and felt silly to ask. There were also children so I totally understand read more

After leaving Mid Summer Scream my group and I decided to grab some food. Tired and hungry we didn't want to wait for a table so we opted to sit at the outside bar. The bartender was super attentive and our drinks were never empty. My food , the Carnitas plate had a good flavor but I have never been to eat or worked at a restaurant that didn't serve a side of tortillas with a plate like this. Something in me needs some warm tortillas to complete this plate and they were missing. read more

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Great tacos and margs. Got there just after opening at lunch so I may have been first customer. Tried 3 tacos: barbacoa, carne asada, and pollo. Added a side of rice and beans. Tacos were delicious and authentic. Barbacoa was my favorite read more

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Stopped off after a long day at a convention for happy hour. Drinks were decent but not excellent. Service was good at first but once we were served non existent. It was not packed inside. Appetizers did their job. We ate wings and carne asada nachos. Nothing notable. read more

This spot was appealing with vibrant colors and live music. We swung by on a tuesday evening when they hosted taco tuesday. $1.99 for tacos but that didnt include certain types; like chicharron. It was satisfying for the price but I prefer street tacos. When it comes to the drinks, our margaritas tasted like too much syrup. But the Mexican candy shot was great! Definitely would order that if I came back. Overall, it was a fun ambiance, with tv screens for us to watch the game, and our server was super friendly. Servers do get swamped and I saw a few people get frustrated with the wait. But its a couple of hours before closing and there's a disproportion between the amount of customers who come in at once and the remaining servers. When it was close to closing time, it does get a bit loud with people being more inebriated. If you like a more club vibe while eating, this spot is ideal. Btw I walked to the restaurant and the surrounding parking is pay only. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing! You could tell it was fresh and everything tasted phenomenal! Our waiter Kevin was super helpful and sweet. There was no wait time because we came in early and the food came out fast. Everything came out hot even the chips! The horchata was amazing and I definitely recommend. The ambiancene was really nice with music playing, the theme was great, and the lighting was so beautiful! Overall my experience was great and I would definitely come again! read more

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Stayed at Hyatt Regency Long Beach across the street before our cruise. The hotel gives a 15% discount at Kalaveras among other places, so we popped on in! Super cute inside, entry wall was very instagram worthy. Summary of our experience: Service by Andres 10/10, great service from the food runners & bussers too which you don't always see these days. Flan 10/10 - perfect sweetness, hint of cinnamon and creamy consistency. Probably best I've ever had! Hubs doesn't like flan and he said the same). Strawberries were deliciously sweet. Asada quesadilla 7/10 (not bad; just nothing special) Chips, salsa & guac were average, nothing that stood out. Chips and salsa were free Esquite 7/10 - flavor was good but corn was a little on the crunchy side. Steak fajitas for the hubs - he killed it. The steak was good. Paloma for the hubs was super strong. Pricing was reasonable, especially with the discount. Vibes were good, great music playing. Saw a few birthday celebrations & they come out singing like you're getting VIP bottle service which was fun. I'd come back, but I likely won't go out of my way unless it's for the flan or for drinks or bringing someone here for a bday! But we enjoyed our visit! read more

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Came here late at night, and our waiter was very sweet even though we came at like 10pm on a Monday night. We indulged in a Strawberry Margarita pitcher to share between four people. These things are awesome! They taste great, have lots of alcohol, and are a great deal to share with your friends. For food, we started with the Queso Fundido, which was good. I ordered the Molé Enchiladas; they were also okay... very underwhelming. At the table, My friends got the taquitos and the carne asada plate. I tried a bite of everything. Honestly, I don't come here for the food, but rather for the pitchers of margaritas. Those are a good enough time for me to come back. The food isn't terrible either, so if I'm drunk, there are some good shareable options. read more

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Came here for dinner after attending a conference at the Long Beach Convention Center. This was extremely convenient as it was right across the street. It was 5 PM but we had to wait 30 minutes for a table even though there were plenty of open tables. The high tops in the bar area were not open seating for some reason. Only the bar was which I didn't want to sit at. When we finally sat down and ordered our drinks, it took another 30 minutes for our margaritas to arrive which is crazy. Our food came before the drinks which I was not pleased about. We got carne asada fries but swapped in chicken for the carne asada. The fries were soggy but I liked the toppings. The shrimp fajitas were on the salty side though the portions were good and had a good amount of shrimp mixed with onions and bell peppers. The sides were okay and included some mexican rice, refried beans, pico de gallo and a small dollop (less than a spoonful) of guacamole. read more

The lomo saltado was probably one of my favorites I've tried, as they use sweet potato fries here! Loved it alongside the mint mojito. Upbeat and vibrant restaurant. Our company came with a reservation for a group of about 20-25 (which is understandably large to accommodate). My only complaint was that service was still very slow-- the fact that it took so long for our orders to even be taken didn't help the fact that their kitchen probably was backed up, so our drinks and entrees came out delayed. Still loved our time here, especially as they graciously let us do our trivia night here. Thank you! read more

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Although not super busy in the dining room at 640 on Wednesday, the bar was busy for the tail end of happy hour. Our cute server seemed frazzled. We placed orders immediately for two half liter cocktails. And water please. And waited. And waited and waited. Chips and salsa arrived and we asked for water. And waited. Chips were a little greasy but good thin corn tortillas, and the salsa was excellent finely chopped fresh tomato base. Our server came back with one cocktail, the strawberry margarita slushy. It was cute with tajin rimmer and a little umbrella! We asked again for water. And waited. Three of our four dishes arrived and finally two waters. But still no mai tai, the bartender must be slammed. By the time I received my half later Mai Tai, I had consumed my water and requested another. The sauce on the wings was pretty spicy and I really had to drink my husband's water before my glass got filled again. Why ration the water? Bring me a half liter! Then we tasted and raved about the food. The wings are great they were just buffalo medium, but zingy. The wings were not super crispy but dry like I prefer before being sauced. Little or no breading, a count of 8. Not tiny wings but not huge either. Two or three bites. Good! The chicken tinga taquitos were fantastic, a drizzle of crema over red corn tortillas wrapped around white meat chicken. Crispy outside, inside very tender with a nice little salad in the middle. Did not try the green sauce that came along with it, just not my fav. The happy hour portion of the quesa birria tacos is four tiny tacos with a tiny consomme and a little bit of shredded cabbage. Beware the thinly sliced long pieces of jalapeno hiding in the salad! I really enjoyed the tacos, cheesy and nice tender shredded beef. The consommé was not overly salty. It was good messy fun and I got completely filled up! I ordered a side of Spanish rice and it was bland. So I doused it in the yummy salsa and took half home with three half taquitos. Because we got full! Service was hard to flag down and don't check on us. But the food was great and you really only need one of this giant cocktails! But I came very close to giving this review only three stars based on service. The food is worth it, even if you have to serve yourself. read more

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All I can say is wow, I was very impressed on my first time eating here. Enchiladas were AMAZING. Their Mexican candy shot is highly recommended and the sucker that came with it was a nice "free dessert"/"treat" and the strawberry margarita slushie was also worth mentioning. Tried the Birria quesa tacos as well which are also worth mentioning/ trying. A very big interior with screens for sports and a bar for people trying to enjoy such things. Friendly staff and quick service. Parking isn't terrible around here and this definitely is a spot I'll come back to. read more

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My friend and I decided to go to Kalaveras by the Pike for Cinco de Mayo. We chose this location because we knew it would be lively and the food is amazing! We knew there was going to be a wait so that was no issue, we got in pretty quickly even with it being 30 people in front of us. We were served by a young lady named Kassandra and as sweet as she was she just did not have the best time management skills. We barely got our first drink because she was rushing and just wanted to run off after bringing us water. I had to stop her and just order the drinks because I knew I wasn't going to see her for another 30 mins. She then took our food order and then NEVER offered us a second drink. While she was next to me taking the other tables orders I had ask "can you please come over here when you're done?" & that's when I was able to get another drink. Again, super sweet young lady but just not managing her time wisely. We waited over 30 mins for a check and then I said no more!! I went to the host and asked her to close me out because why am I waiting close to an hour to be closed out???? I've worked in countless busy restaurants so I knows it's possible for her to be on top of her sections more. read more

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We did the all you can drink mimosa and micheladas, the drinks weren't my favorite, but the food was delicious! Everything we got was great. Fast, and friendly service. read more

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I've been to a few Kalaveras and by far this location is the best. Vibrant decor and positive vibes. Super helpful and friendly staff. Great place for brunch and dinner. Their outdoor patio is perfect for people watching or ti hangout with your dog. Their brunch specials are pretty good. I try coming here at least once a week. read more

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Kalaveras Long Beach Pike - A Whole Vibe I've been to a few Kalaveras locations before, but this one at the Long Beach Pike really stood out. The space used to be Dual Piano, so walking in felt like a nostalgic full-circle moment--but with a serious glow-up. The transformation is stunning: bold colors, vibrant decor, and an overall Latin-fusion energy that immediately sets the tone. I came during Happy Hour (3-7 PM), and let me just say--they don't disappoint. I tried the cucumber margarita for $10, and it was incredibly refreshing with just the right kick. Honestly, I could've easily had a few more. I also ordered the birria tacos from the HH menu--crispy edges, tender meat, and packed with flavor. Absolutely worth it. Parking in the area is mostly metered, but I lucked out and found a spot right out front. Small win! The service here is something worth mentioning. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy being there. It made the experience that much better. Everyone--from our server to the bathroom attendant--was kind and welcoming. My friends ordered the grilled asada steak plate with rice, beans, and salad, and not a bite was left behind. I'm definitely coming back for the loaded asada fries next time--they looked amazing. Overall, Kalaveras Pike brings the flavor, the vibe, and excellent service. If you're in Long Beach and want a spot that checks all the boxes--great food, strong drinks, and fun atmosphere--this place is worth a visit. read more

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Excellent Mexican food. We had read mixed reviews but our experience was top notch. We went right when they opened (11am) and initially the service seemed a little slow but eventually was very attentive. Server provided multiple refills and good overall service. Queso Birria tacos were the best I've ever had. Very flavorful and generously stuffed. read more

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We were not aware this was a chain, but this place did not disappoint. 7 people drinks, tacos and specials $300.00. Service was friendly, gave recommendations and were patient with our group. I loved the decor, super fun. read more