Kalaveras has one of my favorite happy hours in Los Angeles, and this place continued the trend for me when I came in last Friday. The energy was electric, as there was a Mexico soccer game on for the World Cup. We ordered some asada fries and birria tacos, and both were super tasty. The asada fries in particular were a generous portion and you felt like you got your money's worth (a challenge in this economy). The vibe inside is very chill and the lights are down low. I loved the trees inside and always appreciate the color the painted skulls add to the space. A couple small things...first, we didn't get the food for a long while after we ordered. Probably around 35 minutes, and happy hour finished in the in-between, so it was too late to add to our order if we had wanted to. Second, I noticed that sometimes the silverware is not 100% clean (this has happened to me at 2 locations), so i make sure to check that I'm not getting anything dirty and mention it to the servers. They always promptly replace it, but it'd be nice if that was not happening in general. Anyway...love the deals here, the flavors are on point, and the atmosphere is fun. What more could you want? read more

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I really wanted to like this place... Have been here a few times and the result is always the same. The check ain't ever right. I order tequila soda with a splash of lime and get an up charge for the lime juice... Add this to the fact thag my drinks either weren't delivered or weren't made correctly at certain points. Great crowd vibes and staff are friendly but the bill being incorrect and the up-charges and poor delivery of ordered items is tragic. Would like to recommend this spot but can't. FYI the discount shown was added after I had to point out the check wasn't correct. read more

Kalaveras - Upcharges for soda and lime juice. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

the vibes in here were pretty fun. it was taco tuesday so there was live music playing. we came kinda late but we were sat pretty quickly, service was very fast throughout the night so props from me. we got the guac as our appetizer, it was kinda cold tbh, but still good. i got the birria tacos and they were VERY good. served with a little bowl of the broth so you can dip them in. i devoured that thing 10/10. for the drinks, we of course tried the soft serve margs. i felt like the menu was a little deceiving because the only margs that came in soft serve were pineapple and watermelon. the pineapple one was super good, definitely strong. my only problem was that they melted rather fast and you just have to kinda start slurping it bc they don't come with a straw read more

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I have been to several other locations and this one is "hands down" the worst one I ever stepped into! And what I can't quite figure out is why it's so packed and why people keep coming here... I ordered their Hibiscus margarita which I love at the other locations ...but here it tasted like Koolaid with a splash of tequila. My Queso birria had thick pieces of shredded beef that were tough and fatty...not good. Inside is quite dark with bad acoustics and the temp is a little chilly... I will stick to the one in NOHO thank you. ~ and that's all I have to say about that... read more

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I don't really know where to begin.... Me and my girls came here on a Friday for happy hour. We were first sat somewhere kinda cold, so we moved. We got a server, her name was Karen...she def lived up to the name. She had an attitude, was kinda rude, and made the vibes no longer fun. My friends got the taquitos and the quesa birria....they said it lacked flavor and wasn't that good. Unfortunately, we were hoping it was an amazing time but turned into a HUGE let down. Will not be back. read more

Came here an hour before closing. My friend any I only ordered appetizers and drinks, we also got waters. The reason for the stars being deducted was for the service. When we came in, no one was on the front. The waitress did not come to check on us, or refill our waters. When we asked for that, we got a bit of an attitude. Honestly might maybe try this spot on a weekend again, hopefully will be better service. read more

Food: always delicious. Come hungry though because it is super filling! Ambiance: very clean and lights aren't harsh or anything Service: Shoutout Nathan! We have been here twice with him as our server and the vibes are always amazing! He's very upbeat and has great recommendations! Also came to check up multiple times throughout our time. #givehimaraise! Definitely recommend! read more

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Kalaveras is a Mexican restaurant chain with a significant footprint in California. My first visit was to its outpost in Simi Valley and I was impressed with the different accent on food, music, decor and overall ambiance. The menu is eclectic with both Mexican and Latin influences and there is a good variety of dishes. Therefore, by accident I learned that it has been only 3 months and they are herein Northridge, in the vibrant culinary environment of the SFV. I came here for a late lunch, and chose the Huevos Rancheros. Having the crema and cheese on the side is good for me. The rancheros sauce was not too overwhelming, even though it almost camouflaged the taste of my over easy eggs. The dish is supposed to come with Mexican potatoes, but they were just fried small wedges. The corn tortillas were disappointing (from a bag) and served dry and rubbery. I could not eat them. Why not make them fresh? The complimentary chips and salsas were good. I also asked for the habanero, which was excellent. It was a rainy day and cold, but they refused to heat up the place. Service was mixed, a hit or miss. They also have a Sunday Buffet (9 am - 2 pm), that is totally disorganized. For one they are understaffed and therefore cannot keep up. Second, selections were running empty and the servers were ignoring, until told. Third, the lighting by the food was bad, what is in that tray? Fourth, there were absolutely no labels for the food. What is in that taquito or that enchilada? The mini huevos rancheros were stacked with so much cheese that I thought it was a tostada, until I saw an egg peek out of one. A lot of the dishes were drying out. Including the liquid chocolate tower. The taco station was good. Mariscos, not bad. They need to update their signs. Be more innovative. It is nice to finally have a Sunday Mexican buffet in town. But here at Kalaveras, they still have a lot of work to do. read more

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My hubby was craving Mexican food, a cool vibe, and a margarita. So we finally checked out Kalaveras in Northridge super close by and plenty of easy parking. For food, we each ordered our own entrées: enchiladas verdes and tacos gobernador, plus a couple of drinks to top it off. Big shout out to our waitress, Brandy, was super sweet, really informative about the menu, and helped us pick the perfect dishes. See you all soon, xo! read more

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Good food , great service and the best music playing. This location has the best manager! read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Had a reservation for 10 & we were at pretty quickly upon arrival. We went for their Banda Night that they host every Fridays. Vibes are great the atmosphere here gives like turn up vibes lol, which we enjoy. I ordered the pepino con chile margarita which I liked a lot, wasn't too strong so I was able to enjoy it. Food wise I had the birria tacos n ther were good I feel like you really can't go wrong with that option. read more

Kalaveras - Queso Birria Tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

A beautiful restaurant love the decor! It gives Mexican culture and beauty through artwork painted on the walls and trees incorporated in the seating area. Service was great waiter checked on me many time during my visit. The food was out quick! I appreciated the flavors and everything about the food and ingredients were fresh and had a great quality! The prices are reasonable and you will leave satisfied. They have a bar area and cocktails are between $14-$15! Only downside a large section of fat was inside my carnitas taco which was a bit underwhelming but the flavors and tenderness of the pork to die for! Parking fills up fast but it's in a plaza there is ample parking but not directly in front! Great vibes and the meat was so tender and flavors were wonderful! Definitely must try I will be back! read more

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Visited Kalaveras in Northridge on May 25, 2026, and unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We were seated and then completely ignored for over 10 minutes. No server came to greet us, take our drink orders, or even acknowledge us. What made it worse was that the staff and manager walked by multiple times without checking on us. After waiting with no service at all, we decided to leave. Very poor customer service and definitely not the experience we expected. Adding an important note: Before exiting the restaurant, I asked to speak to the manager to report the situation at the front. He said he was the manager. I explained the situation, and all he said was, "I'm sorry to hear that." He never offered to fix the situation and just let us walk out. So unprofessional. read more

Came in during the week for lunch for the first time. Plenty of parking and no wait to be seated. They have big areas for seating, gathering and even have live mariachi or banda playing certain days/nights. upon entering, it's welcoming. Chips and salsa brought out Happy hour 3-7 daily Ordered $8 4 tacos de Birria $8 2 taquitos de pollo $22 Lomo Saltado de asada $19 Burrito de asada Mojado $3.50 soft drink Service was quick and food was delicious. read more

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Tried to stop by for happy hour today & they turned us away, saying they only taking reservations and no walk ins & wouldn't be able to tell us if anything was available until 530. When you call the establishment it goes straight to voicemail saying it's full. No tell wonder they aren't busy. Definitely would not recommend. They are rude & unprofessional read more

We love coming here to watch the soccer games, specially when Mexico is planning. Such a fun atmosphere. Everyone vibing and having a good time. They also have Banda nights Friday. Super fun!! read more

Not my thing, but it may be your's. Basic Mexican restaurant fare is just what you'd expect, nothing more, but also nothing less. It's the enormous room that bothered me. It feels like I'm waiting at a bus station, in a large, but oddly dimly lit space. Although the place had several customers, I felt very alone. Intimate, it's not. Perhaps it's used for concerts or dancing. The servers need to be educated in how to wait tables. They consist mostly of pretty young, personable but clueless women. Even basic menu questions were confusing to mine, but she was a sweetheart, she just need to learn more about her job. The bar is very attractive and well-stocked. Nonetheless, my order of a Tanqueray martini, up with a twist, was met with a blank stare. She had never heard of a martini!? That's what she said. She sent over another gal, who also had no idea. Finally the manager came over and took my order. By this time, I was feeling embarrassed and worried I was being thought of as a difficult customer. This was hardly the end of the world ( and let's face it, the epitome of first-world problems ), but it didn't give me a feeling of confidence about the fare at this place. BTW, the martini when it finally arrived, was excellent. Well, I'm not their demographic. This is a place that I'm sure gets much livelier later in the evening ( I was there at 5:30 ). The crowd is mostly 20-something Latinos who only drink margaritas and beer. The bar has a wide variety of both, with several tequilas at all price points. I liked their salsa, but I'll stick to small Mexican places that specialize in interesting takes on various local cuisines--Tex-Mex, Vera Cruz, et al. read more

Kalveras is now in the valley. It's located in Guitar Center Plaza, where the old LA Buffet once occupied and they just recently opened last week. I've been too other Kalveras locations, glad they finally opened one in Northridge which is close to home. We came on Friday night and it was super busy; the average wait time was 30-40 minutes. When we finally got seated, I was surprised to see a lot of open tables available. My guess is that they're probably short on staff. They kept most of the floor plans from previous occupants. However, there's now a huge bar with TVs and private section in back for large parties. Night club vibe is present like all Kalveras locations - blue neon lights, colorful décor and day of the dead wall art. We started off with a couple of Margaritas, La Kalavera and Guavarita. Both were tasty, but not strong and had too much ice. Enjoyed their complimentary chips and salsa. For appetizers (platitos), chicken taquitos and queso fundido were delicious. Good size appetizers and so filling, especially queso fundido. The melted cheese dish was thick and gooey. It comes with tortillas making it a meal in itself. We were already starting to get full...lol! We ordered quesabirria tacos, which is 3 crispy cheese tacos filled with barbacoa meat and comes with consume chili beef broth for dipping slices of avocado and few accoutrements (cilantro, onions and green chile). Tacos were spot on delicious. Consume had good flavor and kick. Though it doesn't come with any rice or beans, 3 tacos is more than enough. We were stuffed and satisfied. Our only complaint is the slow service. It took forever to get refills on our chips and someone to take our order. Never given any water or small plates for our appetizers. Saw a few female waitresses chit chatting/talking for long time with their friends, who were also customers. Not a good first impression. So 3.5 Stars. Though Kalveras was good, I've been to better locations. Since it's new, needs time to iron out kinks and improve its service. Will come back, but not anytime soon. read more

Kalaveras - Quesabirria tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

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First time here. Walked in on a Tuesday night (Taco Tuesday) and the vibe was electric! Live band playing a combination of music from artists such as Selena, Carol G, Carlos Santana, even Gloria Gaynor! The hostess, Lex was very kind and explained it may be a bit of a wait but it was well worth it. Her front desk appeal showed she loves her job and was very friendly. I spoke in depth with my server, Karen about the food. Although Kalaveras is "Americanized," the food quality is excellent! She and I know our way around Mexican food and our conversation about the regions of Mexico and food was amazing. My choice was the Wet Burrito with Carne Asada. What attracted to me was it has peruvian beans. I'd never had them. When it arrived to my table, it was huge! It tasted great too! They do not rush you so they can turn tables over, so it was a very pleasant eating experience. That said, for the energy, the vibe, food and service, I will definitley be back! read more

Dined here on a Saturday afternoon, no crowd, no wait was seated right away. Everyone was friendly and pleasant. I loved the lighting, decor and overall ambiance. The bar area is cute and yes they have TV's. The drinks were good... I was hoping they had the "Tama-lindo" (Tamarindo margarita) like they do at the Marina Del Rey location ...but they didn't so I opted for a classic margarita. The food was decent. I ordered the carne asada. It comes with rice, beans, guac and tortillas. They forgot to bring out my flour tortillas (in which I like to eat with the carne asada). I had to wait for them to turn on the tortilla warmer before they can prepare the tortillas and bring them out. We also ordered tacos (salmon, pollo and carne asada). Our server was Nate. He was fantastic and checked on our table often. He had such a friendly and positive attitude and was very attentive. I looked forward to dining here again and trying some other menu options at this location. read more

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Rosa is an amazing bartender! We came for the csun fundraiser and the food and service was great. I recommend the birria tacos and guacamole. I also love the dark lighting for the soccer games. read more

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Outstanding service!!! Super friendly! Great tasting margaritas and the Tacos are out of this world! Today was my third time here and I have to say, this has become our favorite Mexican restaurant!!! read more

I bought a tacos because its taco Tuesday they said its $1. So I bought 12pcs. Its should be $12+ tax so $15 total and a to go watermelon margaritas. Like just 1 cup. When I check the total $43? Does not add up! And the tacos does not have chips and salsa and onion and cilantro included i end up going to Vallarta to get Pico de gallo. I will never buy or go here anymore! read more

Kalaveras - No cilantro and onion and no salsa this already $43 on a taco Tuesday deal? Does not add up if their taco is $1. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Sadly the food quality is really good however completely ruined with thier live music by musicians who are just horrible. Thats not music thats just the worst screeching and terrible acoustics makes a disaster of an experience. We immediately picked up our meal and left. Manager was very nice and apologized. It didnt add to the fact that either friends of the owners or people who want to feel important parked in the only handicapped parking spot they have in front. All the employees new the party by the car, smoking so yes you needed to walk through or just next to bot pot and cigarettes. Sounds like I am a angry? Yeah I am. We took our daughter out for her bday, on crutches had to park at far end of the parking lot then as our meal was delivered the music happened. I do want to give credit to the manager who really was very apologetic and the servers seemed really nice. read more

Tried the Birria tacos, it was meh. Nothing bad but nothing good. Service needs better communication with each other. This looks like a cool place and great spot as a venue. I would come back to try something else. read more

Kalaveras - Birria tacos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Stopped in on taco Tuesday for a quick bite. The $2 tacos were pretty good and comes with a complimentary salsa bar to top the tacos. My server Karen was very nice and said to spread the word, so be sure to stop by! They also have $10 drink specials, I will be back! read more

Kalaveras - $2 Asada tacos (Taco Tuesday) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Ok we'll start with front of the house. Took about 15 minutes for anyone to greet us.. restaurant was pretty empty around 6:15 PM on a Monday night. Then we saw the light, Nathan was our server and he was amazing! Knowledgeable of the menu and oh what a smile. We had wings, asada fries and birria tacos. Wings were on point, fries under cooked and tacos not seasoned enough. My cocktail Nathan recommended was delish. We will be back, just an honest review read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Tried kalaveras before but in different locations. This location in particular was nit exactly i expect. Hostess was good but our servers was seen only 2x since the moment we sat down. On this day (sunday) they have buffet but they also serve cocktails for additional $. We were not that impressed on how they have their mariachi were presented, they only sing if you requested them that means be ready to tip. I wish they would sing and entertain for all in general and great everyone with their own especial celebration read more

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Yes and yes and yes!!! Delicious food, great service, and the vibe is amazing inside!!! I'm sure this place is an amazing time on the weekends at night read more

I stopped by for a quick solo meal and was pleasantly surprised! The place is super cute inside with fun lighting, lots of seating and a great vibe. Katie was my server and she was so attentive and friendly. My food came out fast, which I appreciated. I grabbed the Happy Hour queso birria tacos and buffalo wings. The birria was seasoned perfectly and crispy on the outside. The wings weren't the typical spicy buffalo flavor, but still tasty and cooked well. It was great service, good food and a chill atmosphere. I'll be back! read more

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Slow service. My wet burrito was COLD. Kinda pricy. I probably wouldn't come back. It was also really loud in there. read more

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Margaritas were 10/10. I loved my tacos and the nachos. The service was great. I do wish the tacos had an extra tortilla kinda like how they do at the taco trucks just cuz they were so loaded they were falling apart. The food is decently priced I'm definitely coming back! read more

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First time here today. Large portions and good food for only $13.99. I got the fajita platter on the lunch special menu. Our waitress was nice too. Also, I like to patronize local business. It's a franchise but the owners of this location are local. read more

I really wanted to love this place. It looks really nice inside and the staff seem really nice. I came with a party of 3 on a Thursday night, the place wasn't busy so we were seated right away. We ordered drinks and they took almost 15 minutes to arrive. Then we ordered our food and that took some time to get to the table, but they did bring chips and salsa to hold us down for a bit haha. The food was good, nothing great though, which was a little disappointing. I really wanted to love this place. We asked for some waters, and then that took so long to get to the table again. It was an okay experience with semi decent food. I'm not so sure I'd come back again though. read more

Kalaveras - My friends had a mocktail, a mojito and I had a paloma negra. Pretty good drinks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Nice decorations and ample parking. The service was friendly and overall attentive. The food we enjoyed Ceviche, Sopa de Albondigas and Several well made Skinny Margaritas were all well prepared. The sopa de Albondigas was very flavorful, and the first time I had ever tasted a chile/mole based soup, quite good! I will come back and try some of the main dishes, and post an update. read more

Kalaveras - Menu 101025 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

Worst experience ever!! The charged a $100 tip during brunch when the waitress all she did was gives drinks once it was so hard to even get her to bring us water!! They overcharged us two people and when I call to see why that happened they just fed me some BS that they would call me back which they never did! Please don't waste your money coming here the food was meh! read more

Spectacular service from Jorge! We were greeted immediately w a charming sweet miss who sat us right away w a smile on a Wednesday around 6pm. Wasn't crowded yet so we took our time, ordered almost all the Happy Hour items plus some kids meals, cocktails and Horchatas. Nothing was too spicy which our 9 & 10yr old appreciated without sacrificing flavor. Def the best Deal for Wings in town during HH, and w the TV flat screens and bar/club lights- this could be a great place for a sports watch. The manager even came by to check on us which is a touch of class many establishments forgo- Casual, comfortable, environment. Could be our weekly go-to w the fam read more

Kalaveras - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Northridge, California

The place is super cute and trendy and conveniently located near the mall. We came for happy hour and the service at first was fast and friendly. Food is really good BUT it's very over the top. For example first we got nachos but it was overloaded with different cremas and toppings not explained on the menu. Pickled onions in my opinion don't really go with nachos. Then we got the carne asada fries and asked specifically what was included- again when it came to the table it had a bunch of cremas, buffalo sauce... made it a little much to enjoy so we has that removed from the bill. Everyone was really nice but (and to no fault of their own) as it got busier and the parties got larger we were forgotten. Perhaps for happy hour and dinner time we can have more staff on hand. Drinks I'm sure are what they are known for, GOOD but again a little over the top. For example most of the happy hour drinks there's so much SPICE/Tajin and little pieces of mango it made the drink overpowering. Long Island Ice teas were fabulous!!! We had a wonderful evening, minus the tweaks the food was yummy we'll definitely be back, but maybe a little more organization is needed since the opening is so new; and more training with the staff as to the small details of the menu. read more

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The service felt a bit rushed. We were asked to order before we were ready, which threw off the whole experience from the start. The food had its highlights though. I tried the carne asada tacos and they were pretty good. The nachos were definitely the star with perfectly gooey cheese and great seasoning on the chips that made all the difference. This location seems like it's just starting out and still getting a feel for how things should run. I think they can turn it up a notch, and I'm willing to give them another shot to see how they improve. My main confusion is about the value for what you're getting. I can't tell if this is supposed to be a Mexican restaurant focused on great food or more of a place to celebrate birthdays and special occasions. It gives me Tokyo Delves vibes if anyone gets that reference. The identity feels a bit unclear right now. Worth trying if you're in the area, but I'd probably wait a few months for them to find their groove before making it a regular spot. read more

for today , I'm very disappointed. I went for taco Tuesday, and I was rejected by hostess stating due to game only reservations accepted. I feel that is bad customer service to turn down a customer! it did not even say on there website that a reservation was required. I even tired to call after n no one answered telephone. I'm very disappointed. I had gone Saturday and was told to come back Tuesday for 1.99 tacos. I was looking forward to it. very very disappointed read more