Went to Kalavares for Taco Tuesday. My fiancé was excited for the taco bar...as advertised on Instagram. Well, apparently they did away with the taco bar about a month ago. We ordered our tacos - they're tiny, single tortilla tacos with only the tiniest amount of onions and cilantro. Totally NOT worth it! The saving grace - our outstanding waitress Briseida - she is AMAZING!!! We're going back for Sunday Brunch just to see her! read more

Came here with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday and we had such a blast!! the music was poppin, the food was delicious, (especially the shrimp ceviche and quesabirria tacos an the omelette bar). Bris was our main server and she was really on point always refilling our bottomless mimosas. i highly recommended coming here with a group of friends for the bfast buffet it's overall a great time read more

Had such a good time celebrating our friend! The Jamaica mimosas was so good! Our server Bris, was on iiiit with the mimosas! We were well taken care of! Would come back again! read more

I came here twice and I will return again. Found this place during New Year's Eve and hike looking for a place to eat and it was Tuesday so they had taco Tuesday! The taco bar was so good! I had birria tacos and asada and it was amazing! Then I went again and had more tacos and it was good! I also had the churro ice cream dessert and it was sooooo good! I'm glad I found this place! I would be returning soon and recommending it to friends and family read more

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Absolutely love Kalaveras! The food is delicious and full of flavor. I highly recommend the chile relleno and enchiladas. The manager, Dee, is very attentive and ensures a great experience. The food was so good, I actually returned for another meal within the same week. A fantastic spot for Mexican food! P.S. try the Strawberry margarita! read more

Kalaveras - Cheese enchilada, chile relleno with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Great drinks, food, and service! The maragarita flight was my favorite. The chips and salsa were delicious! Bris was a fantastic server. Super attentive and fun! read more

Good food and service. some evening entertainment. The entertainer set the ambiance and was fun for a bit, but cannot sing very well. Witty and quick on his feet and appeared much of the crowd entertained. A lot of people stuck around long after they finished their dinner just for the entertainment. I'd recommend this place for the food. Service was also good but personally, not for the entertainment. read more

Kalaveras is the spot that your taste buds didn't know they were missing a little sass! I went for the taco birria and wow... every bite was pure flavor heaven. The vibe is lively, the food hits different, and honestly, it's the kind of place that makes you want to come back just for the attitude as much as the tacos. It's missing something... I'll be back maybe I'll change my mind after a few shots! read more

Kalaveras - Queso Quesa Birria Tacos---- add more meat and maybe two tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

This is a restaurant who has great potential once they get a couple issues sorted out. The decor and detail at this restaurant fits in with the atmosphere. I understand they are newly opened but from other reviews it appears the common issues are service and food timing. We came on a Sunday afternoon and were seated right away. The hostess were very welcoming and friendly. It was a great positive sign of this place. The place had great music and a great atmosphere. Every food and drink we had was very delicious. We started off with the margarita flight (personal favorite was cucumber margarita). The con side out of entire experience was the waiting period. We spent 2 hours at the restaurant due to the food and drinks not coming out when they needed to. Our margarita flight took about 30 min to come considering the fact we also ordered right away. Our appetizer roll was very tasty but came 45+min. It also looked like they fried it for too long or needed to change the oil due to it being too crispy as you can tell from the image. The tacos gobernador were just as they should be cheesy and delicious! Service was very minimal as our waiter did not come to check in on us until the very last minute when we were going to ask for our check. We also asked for 2 glasses of water and it took him 10 min to bring them out. Food is tasty but be prepared to wait a real long time for it. I'd consider coming back once they have gotten the hang of things. read more

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We stopped in for lunch on a Friday. It was absolutely dead. Maybe that should have been a red flag for us... 3/5 - Chips and Salsa: Complimentary and pretty good. 2/5 - Esquite: Kinda weird... I didn't enjoy the sauce. "slow roasted buttery corn - chipotle aioli sauce - cotija cheese - cilantro" 2/5 - Two Tacos Lunch: Carne asada taco and birria taco. The birria was drenched in consomme which destroyed the corn tortilla of both tacos. Fail. 2/5 - Flan: meh The food came out to 2.25 stars. I'll just leave it at 2. Oof. We should have gone to Taco Bell. read more

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Had a great time at Kalaveras here in Oxnard Ca, the music was jumpin and the vibes were great! Service was amazing. We sat at the bar since it was open seating and immediately the bartender took care of us and got our orders. The drinks were awesome and delicious. I got the Guayabera and it was fire. Overall the experience was great our bartender was awesome. She was very kind and knowledgeable about the food and drinks they serve. Definitely a place I want to come back to. Cindy was great and would highly recommend this place again. read more

The food, service (shout out to my waitress Cindy) and ambiance are what I look forward to especially on Tues!

Food was great, service was amazing! Came here to celebrate a birthday and would definitely recommend celebrating any occasion here. Bris took care of our whole group read more

Kalaveras - Yummy barbacoa! Portion was good, and food tasted great. came here to celebrate a birthday, and Bris was amazing with our group. - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Food was amazing ! Also got a michi which was delicious. My wife got a Margarita which she said was very well made . The vibes in the place was great . Service was great in the beginning but towards the end it got slow . So took a while for someone to come to ask for the check . read more

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Food was delicious it was quick bite just stopped for two tacos great small portion, very flavorful of the meat I ordered the quesabirria tacos with beans came nice and hot. I love the onions noice little touch to it. Chips were really good too and the salsa had it's uniqueist in spice and the green one I thought it was salsa but it tasted like green tomatoes used really well and it didn't taste like salsa varday but overall good place and service was fast past - ambiance was nice and chill for Monday at lunch time! I'll be back to try more! read more

Ambiance was amazing , aquachiles are the best!! My little sister recommends the shrimp read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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We did not stay. Saturday at 1:00 and the place was empty. 10-20 minute wait and the place was freezing cold. Looks like a night club. Dark inside. If you're going to open a restaurant you need a full staff and a heater on that way people will try your new restaurant and maybe come back. Sorry we never got to try your food. read more

Ambiance was ok, wish there was something other than soccer on all the tvs. Waited what seemed like more than 25 mins for our main course to arrive. Only to be disappointed in a sad flavorless steak burrito and flavorless and dry chicken fajitas. On the bright side my son loved the tenders, but he's four. Ketchup came in packets like if we were taking the food to go. Honestly was hyped about the spot only to be reminded of the now closed kings and queens restaurant read more

Late night dinner after all day travel Quesabirria Tacos were amazing!!! Beautiful presentation. Amazing tasty meat and the au jus to dip in. Yummm Friendly service too! read more

If you want a lively environment with louder music, then this is the place for you. It attracts more of a younger crowd. The food is on the higher end like $17-25 roughly for a dish like enchiladas or quesabirrias. The service was not that great for a slower night though. The waitress seemed to cater to other tables once we had one drink and our main dinner dish. Afterwards we paid at the counter and asked for to-go boxes there. Then went back to the table to pack up our stuff. I would not expect the best service here but hopefully they can fix this by getting more waiters/waitresses. The food was very good in my opinion. The drinks are on the sweeter side but overall decent. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Not a big fan of chain restaurants but it was a belated birthday dinner some friends took me out for, and they wanted to try the new Kalaveras location here in Oxnard. It was Taco Tuesday which we did not take advantage of but it appears most of the other patrons did. The Taco bar did looked very inviting. We started out with the Birria tacos and hot wings. The tacos were good, a little bland but ok. The wings were pretty hot but good. I had the Barbacoa since with the exception of La Casa Garcia in Anaheim it's real hard to find Mexican restaurants that serve Barbacoa. It was satisfactory but kind of fatty. My wife had the carnitas, also a little fatty, and our friends had the enchilada plate and Albondigas soup. They were underwhelmed. The restaurant felt more like a bar/club which is fine just not my style. The service was fine, a little slow because it appeared there were not enough servers, but fine. Overall I can recommend this restaurant but again it wasn't really my cup of tea . read more

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Good food friendly service,vibes are Always attentive of their customers. Music on point ....

This Valentines thres leches cake was absolutely delicious!! Needs to be permanently on the menu . Loved it better than the cheese cake. The service is great as always!! Food is amazing! We had the Diablo shrimp pasta!! Really good!! The decor inside is really nice and goes well with the music playing!! A must go!! read more

Kalaveras - Kalaveras Oxnard Valentine Dessert - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Had a great experience here! The staff was super friendly and attentive, which made us feel welcomed. The food was filling and really satisfying--perfect for a good meal. Plus, it's very kid-friendly, so our little ones had a great time too. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to! read more

Kalaveras - Happy Hour 2 Asada Fries, Birria Tacos and Wings - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

Amazing experience! Miguel my server was fantastic. The margaritas superb and the food delicious! Dee or Diana the manager was on top of her game, checking the tables and making sure we were taken care of. read more

The food has no flavor and for a "Mexican restaurant" we were really let down. Their menudo is out of a can or so it taste like it and something as simple as the chilaquiles had no taste. The pasta a la diabla was bland as well so be ready to ask for the salt packets and have to add it on mostly everything. The only thing I'd say was enjoyable was the micheladas. 3 adults 1 child will cost you around $150. Gratuity added by the servers. read more

This is a great place for Taco Tuesday! There's a good assortment of meats, and the street toco size are a real bargain at $1.99 each. Also, the service is attentive and friendly. With a more than generous number of TV's throughout the large restaurant. read more

My coworkers wanted to take me to lunch , I wanted to find a restaurant close to our office, and I. Came across Kalaveres. I tend to read the reviews with an open mind & take both the negative & the positive before making my decision whether or not to take a leap of faith. Unfortunately in this case the negative reviews were 100% spot on. We had reservations for Noon on a Rainy Tuesday , the interior is great, has an edgy fun vibe, the place was pretty empty , only 3 other tables occupied. We had a group of 9, The hostess was pleasant and got us seated, that's where things took a turn. We waited around 10 minutes before our waitress came to the table, no chips or salsa until about 30 minutes in and that's because I grabbed a busser. One of the other tables actually motioned to my manager & wished us luck on getting anyone's attention , they'd been awaiting for a refill for coffee for 20 minutes. When our waitress did come to the table, she seemed eager to get away from us, anytime someone tried to ask a question she'd rush away like her pants were on fire, which quite frankly should have been in reverse , but then again finding out at the end of the meal that an 18% gratuity tip had been added, why would she care if she gave good service, she knew she'd get a tip regardless. Ugh! We ordered & one of our ladies was given the wrong meal, it took them another 25 minutes to get the food to her & by then the rest of us were done, The food was mediocre, the chile relleno is the size of a Jalapeño pepper, they serve Pepsi products (sorry Pepsis lovers) , but you can buy a bottle of Coke for an absorbent amount of money. They don't serve black iced tea, are you kidding me? If you want rice & beans on some of the meals you have to pay extra. There wasn't a single person at our table happy with their lunch. So trying to find a restaurant less than 5 minutes from our office that would help time constraints , was actually a major fail , because by the time we got out of there & back to the office it was 2:30! I have a feeling they should retool the place as a straight up nightclub , it would probably do a lot better with patrons, because the interior & music is on point. But if you continue the restaurant route , please find waitresses that actually want to be there, and I understand working with the public isn't easy, but the service we got & the service the other patrons got that day was abysmal at best. Won't be returning. Look out for the tacked on 18% gratuity tip before you pay. I didn't take pictures, I was to irritated. It gets 2 stars , because I did like the look of the place , and the hostess was nice. read more

My husband & I have driven by Kavalares several times and finally decided to stop and check it out. Decor is unique and colorful. Was met by Dee the manager for seating. Dee has a great attitude and very friendly. We sat in the bar for a drink and we were served by Miguel, also very friendly! We tried different appetizers which were very good, tasty! Everything is made in house and nothing was greasy!! We've returned four additional times, we have really enjoyed the food, drinks, atmosphere & employees! In these times, it's really nice to find a place where the employees are friendly and seem to really enjoy the jobs there! Thank you Dee for always the warm welcome and making our visit pleasurable!! read more

Kalaveras did not disappoint! The food and service were A1 from start to finish. I'd seen some complaints about long wait times, but that wasn't my experience--probably because we went early afternoon when it wasn't too busy. Everything came out fresh and flavorful, and the staff was attentive without being overbearing. Since that first visit, I've already ordered delivery from them three times--yes, it's that good. You can definitely tell the restaurant was designed with girls' night in mind. The décor is laid-back yet stylish, and the vibes are absolutely immaculate. It's the perfect spot to unwind, eat good food, and soak up the energy. I can't wait to go back with my girlfriends! read more

Food is delicious and restaurant serves some amazing drinks!! Will be back! Waitresses are super nice too! Same with mgmt!!! read more

Kalaveras - Menu super delicious - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

This place just had their grand opening in July so we wanted to try them out! The place was clean and had really great Día De Los Muertos decor! Their tables and booths were really nice ans fun! They had good music playing and even a few TVs for people to watch sports or whatever else was on. Their bar looked really fun. We didn't have any adult beverages this time around, but they have really good stuff on their drink menu and even bottomless mimosas! Service was great, they were friendly and attentive, and were quick to take our order and bring our food too. The food was really great!!! It tasted so good and was authentic! The menudo had good flavor, and the chilaquiles were amazing!! Even their a la carts tacos were amazing! The salmon and sweet potato tacos were a total win!!! The food presentation was also really great! We went to another location recently and had their pancakes that were delicious, but I wanted to try something new today. Overall, we will definitely be back soon and definitely recommend!! They also have a great happy hour and late night menu too. read more

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Came for my father-in-laws birthday. First time here. Looks like a club with loud music, but the restaurant and ambiance are great! The staff were SUPER enthusiastic when there's a birthday party. The food was delicious. I had a michilada and I needed some olives . The bartender Sierra went out of her way and gave me a cup full. SUPER COOL! I was with a party of 15 and we all had a great time. Definitely will be back, but probably on a Friday or weekend. read more

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Pros: the food was great. I was genuinely kind of upset that no one had any leftovers. Cons: If you're susceptible to sensory overload, this place is your worst nightmare. Bright TVs at every turn (in a fairly dark room) with very gaudy music videos playing and the music was so loud that I couldn't hear the people next to me. If you're looking for a club/bar type of thing, this might br a vibe for you, but we came here to meet up with a family-friend and this was the worst possible environment for that. I have, with no exaggeration, never been so anxious to leave a building like I was here. In short, this is the most frustrating bad review I've ever given because I really liked the food, but it's like they're trying to subconsciously influence you to leave as soon as possible. read more

Service was beyond awful. And the place was NOT busy! Waited at least 15 minutes for anyone to show up. Ordered Bottomless mimosas but told her we just wanted plain champagne. Another 15 minutes later she brings what looks like OJ in champagne glasses. I remind her we wanted jst champagne and juice on the side. Apparently , their mimosas are premade and they are mostly OJ! BEWARE of this bait and switch ! So for an extra 20.00 for bottomless mimosas, they give you mostly OJ, with servers that you have to hunt down. We then ordered a bottle of champagne (35.00!), instead of mimosas. She never came back. After 20 minutes I went to the bartender and asked for our server. He asked what we ordered and i could see our champagne has been sitting there ; he saw it too and sent over someone else to deliver it. Aside from the lack of any service and the crappy mimosas; the food was blah. Nothing was really tasty. Long story short; will NEVER come back! read more

First time this Sunday. Told them there was 3 of us. When the girl came up she didn't even look at us. She was writing something then looked at us to follow. Not one word was said to us. Her Name is Dulce. I suggest you talk to her and tell her to put a smile on her face and greet customers properly. I expected a better buffet. The tortilla used for the enchiladas was hard and not much flavor. The Beans I didn't like. Some the dishes needed to be refilled but noticed some servers to busy talking instead of checking. I didn't see the cooking station where they were making the chilaquiles. Only noticed as I left. Our waitress Laura was very attentive. I give her a 10 . read more

Our squad went to Sunday Buffet Brunch for our friend's birthday. The variety of food is amazing, your favorite dish will be on the buffet. Everything was delicious! The staff is attentive, coming around to fill the bottomless Mimosas frequently and offering to take pictures. The DJ spins fun tunes. Great cantina atmosphere. Come early. It gets crowded! For birthdays they offer a fun procession and shots for the table (inquire about the cost). read more

Kalaveras - Entry wall covered with flowers. - Mexican Near Me - Oxnard, California

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The good... The mediocre.... The comical: Went for lunch, wanted to go to the place across the street but the line was out the door and remembered this place just opened. First the good. The build out is beautiful, they spent a fortune on the space, fixtures and all. Very nicely done. The bar is one of the nicest in the area. The reality is it's a bar that happens to serve food. The food menu is very limited and uninspired. Next the mediocre. The best way to describe the food: The Olive Garden of Mexican food. But this isn't just SoCal, this is Oxnard you need to bring your A-game if you're going Mexican here. We had the KALA-Burrito (their take an a California burrito) with carne asada. The other dish ordered was the Mole chicken enchiladas. It wasn't bad, but rather a total "C" of a letter grade for it all. Nothing stood out. I can't be sure but I suspect the chips and salsa, which were decent, are from a food service company, same too for the mole sauce. If not they might be better off going that route. The reason to go there would be for drinks, especially with a larger group and to also enjoy some DJ action, I assume on weekends or other busy nights. It looks like it would be a fun place to take a group for that. Better yet, have your drinks and wander across the street to one of the really great Mexican places, with some of the best Mole in town. Finally the comical. They have cute plates, (and small I suspect to make the portion size look bigger) but they don't seem to sit flat on the table, so we both spent an amount of time chasing the food on the plate as it spun. And just to add a degree of difficulty the table was slightly wobbly! The service was flat, again a letter grade of "C". The hostess told the person seating us to "put them at a two top" a tiny table, with hard chairs, meanwhile the place was nearly empty so I asked if we could have one of the booths, which she agreed to.... or I would have walked out.. food came out timely with no delay. And the waitress did check on us a couple of times. Go to party, leave to eat. read more

I love this restaurant. The food is amazing and vibes are there. We love the club aspect of it without having to actually go to the club. But I recently inquired about a party of about 25 ppl and I received no response. I'm so upset because this has been one of the fun restaurants in our area and we do not want to have to travel to Simi Valley and beyond for the experience. I hope the restaurant takes accountability and provides better response time so they don't miss out on business like mine. read more

First time at Kalavera's in Oxnard. We enjoyed both drinks and food! The ambiance was fun! There was a dj that played current hits and old school! Thank you, Bris for your friendly service! Come check it out!!!! read more