Kalaveras is great. This is our favorite location, but there are others. We used to love the one in Marina Del Rey, but I think it is closed. All have similar menus, this one has a great Happy Hour. I have posted photos of a few of the locations, but it matters not, because the food is the same and great no matter which you pick. But go to this one. The food is amazing. It is Mexican food at its best. They have the best fresh chips and the guacamole is handmade and so good. We love the combinations plates and any fish or shrimp you order will be wonderful. This prices are fair for the fresh food you get. All of them, especially this one in Redondo is ever so comfortable and most of the time pretty calm. They do have TVs and when a game is on it can be a tad loud, just have them sit you away from the bar. The service is nice and fast and really kind. They are great with kids. You will love this one. read more

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As stated prior, I'm typically not a one and done type reviewer, but exceptions can, and will be made... First off, I thought i just got off a cruise ship in Ensenada!!! Lively joint, tons of decorations, musica blasting, whistles blowing, etc. Looking good... Promptly seated and greeted by staff. Drink orders placed relatively quickly and delivered not quite as quickly. I thought, "thats ok", as they were a tad busy. Not packed, but busy. Afterwards, I also requested additional chips, which BTW, never arrived... That is where it started a slow roll downhill that quickly spiraled into a steep hill, no brakes situation. After 15 or so minutes, our server, who shall remain anonymous, takes our order. Pretty simple, the camarron tacos for me, fajitas for the wife. They arrive, again about 15 min later so, not too bad. As for the food, I can only speak on behalf of my tacos and I must say, they were very enjoyable. Wifey said the fajitas were "bland and not well seasoned". A very basic "just ok". I only finished two of the three tacos. Then, literally after we had both been finished with our meals and drinks for at least 20 min, our server comes back and asks if we would like anything else. At this point obviously not... And by this time, after having already been there for nearly an hour and a half, (with only 2 hrs in the meter across the street), we called it an evening. Well guess what, pardon the pun but Houdini finally and magically reappears, (after at least another 15 minutes), arriving back with our check and a doggie box. I was gonna pay cash on the bill but due to the denominations in our possession, it would have resulted in a tip much more than he deserved... Ended up with 8 minutes on the meter. We will never come back to this location. I will patronize my preferred location in Pedro... read more

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I had dinner here last night with my dad, and while the ambiance is really nice and the service was decent, the food was a major disappointment. We both ordered the steak fajitas. For starters, they didn't arrive "sizzling" like fajitas typically do. The steak strips themselves lacked flavor. The flour tortillas had a strange, sweet twinge to them that I've never experienced before and really didn't enjoy. To make matters worse, the rice had a distinct fishy flavor to it. I'm used to fajitas coming standard with sour cream and sometimes a little guacamole, but they didn't include either here. Unfortunately, based on the food quality, I won't be eating here again. read more

Quick sit down, easy parking, great service & the slushed margarita was bomb AF! First time at this location but I'll be back when I'm in the area. read more

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9/10 loved the good ambiance and service was fun but a bit pushy at the end the serve was ending his shift and was making it clear that we needed to hurry up and pay which was a bit off putting we get it sir your shift is over read more

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Food and drinks were delicious! I ordered Chicken Mole Enchiladas and my partner had the Asada Plate. The asada was flavorful and juicy honestly out of this world. Enchiladas were delicious and had a very rich mole sauce. Parking is iffy depending on if you're familiar with the neighborhoods or what time you come. there's a small lot next door and a good amount of street parking if you're willing to walk a little block. The music is loud and the lights are dim with some neon ambiance lights which is a fun little vibe but I wouldn't recommend for a family unless you're okay with less talking or honestly sitting outside would be nice too! The service was great as well. I unfortunately forgot our servers name but she was very sweet and attentive to the party until later in the evening when it took a while to get our check sorted out but it's to be expected on a busy Saturday night in Redondo. I would return for a bday or special event. I'm interested in trying out their brunch too! read more

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Kalaveras is one of my new favorite restaurants! The ambiance is great, AMAZING FOOD, and of course soft serve margs which are soooo delicious. my favorite is the lime one and the mango one. you can get a flight for 25 bucks where you get to try all the flavors! also- the quesabirria tacos and consume is out of this world- some of the best I've tried. If im being honest, the service has been a little weird the times I've went, however i think it was because they were busy. highly recommend read more

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Love this place! It's in a great location minutes walk to Redondo Beach. There's a patio and plenty of metered parking. I ordered ceviche and a combo plate that included chile relleno, chicken enchilado and a soft taco with asada meat. My waiter was very friendly, attentive and professional. There's lots of tv's around the restaurant and has a fun vibe to it. read more

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No complaints regarding the food or the service...and the ambiance was cool... wow The Hibiscus margaritas is my new fav

The waitress failed to get a manager when a man came in and began berating multiple tables of women who did not even know each other. He directed vulgar, gender-based insults at several women, yet instead of addressing the situation or getting a manager, the waitress simply handed him a menu and allowed him to remain. What followed was roughly 10 minutes of harassment directed at the women in the restaurant. The situation only ended when the women finally received their checks and were able to leave. It was extremely disappointing that the staff did not intervene or make any effort to protect their customers from this behavior. No one should have to sit through that kind of harassment while simply trying to enjoy a meal. read more

5 stars for great service! Came in on a Thursday night and we were seated immediately. Food came with complementary chips and salsa, and the price was certainly up to par with the quality! The restaurant was very clean and well lit, nice decorations. Will come again soon :) read more

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My go to!! Their lunch specials & daily specials are to die for. My favorite is the chicken taquitos but this trip we started with the margarita sampler (big smile) and had two lunch specials (drool). My husband rated the combination plate with 1 cheese enchilada and 1relleno a 10 out of 10. I had a combination plate with two crispy shell tacos, and I would rate it an 9/10. I had a couple bites that were a little fattier than I would like but that is a personal choice I think. It was so much delicious food. We will definitely be back. Our favorite (not pictured) is the cheese dip on their appetizer menu. (We tried this last time from the happy hour menu) read more

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Big shoutout to our waiter, Martin. Service was crazy fast -- we got our food in about five minutes, no exaggeration. Drinks came out just as quick. He checked on us every 10 minutes, always on point, and every time we ordered another round he brought it with speed. The food slapped too. I had the enchiladas de mole, my girl had a wet burrito, both super fire. Definitely recommending this spot to anyone. The ambience is real Mexican‑inspired with Día de los Muertos touches that make the place feel authentic and alive. Again, thank you Martin you made the whole experience solid. read more

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The place is super lively and for birthdays they have bright neon signs, birthday shoutouts, and sing. Definitely a great spot if you're looking for energy and fun. Heads up though: it gets loud. If you're coming with a group bigger than 2, it can be kinda hard to hear each other without yelling across the table. I got the margarita flight. The cucumber one was hands down my favorite! Refreshing and not too sweet. The others were a bit too sugary for my taste, but still fun to try. read more

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I loved this place--until I didn't. It was Cinco de Mayo, so we knew it would be busy and we were totally fine with waiting. When we arrived, the host told us it'd be a 45-minute to 1-hour wait unless we had a reservation. Fair enough... except there were plenty of open tables, and a bunch of people were either waiting around or straight up leaving because of the wait. So I got smart--hopped on Yelp and guess what? They were taking reservations! I booked one for 10 minutes later and suddenly... boom, we had a table. When I went back to the counter and said we had a reservation, the staff laughed and whispered to each other, "She didn't have a reservation." But they had no choice--they seated us. Now here's the real kicker: after we were finally seated, it took 15-20 minutes just to get our drink and food order taken. Our server only came to our table twice the whole time we were there. We even saw a group of 7 people experiencing the same issue--long wait, ignored service. Turns out it was one of the girl's birthdays. Her boyfriend looked stressed trying to figure out what to do, so I helped him make a Yelp reservation too--and they got seated just like we did. At least her birthday was saved. Honestly, I'm still confused. Why would a business choose to let tables sit empty while customers walk out the door? It's like they're actively turning away money. Kalaveras is usually a favorite of mine. I've never had issues at other locations--but this Redondo Beach spot? Never again. Hard pass read more

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This place on Cinco de Mayo is a vibe!! However, no Happy Hour for this specific day wasn't. But still a great place for the energy, drinks, and good Mexican food. It's very loud, so be prepared to shout or not talk, they have tv screens to watch sports. We did get asked to leave after about 1.5 hours, probably since it was a busier night and we were basically done with our meal but felt somewhat rushed out especially after waiting to be seated with a reservation. Parking is metered or you can find free street parking on the "aves" and walk over. The interior decor is so fun and aesthetically pleasing. Great spot for a date night or larger groups. They do have specials throughout the week. I must be weak or their margarita slushes are really strong, so lightweights beware! The food was fresh and came out quickly! The asada bowl was basic, but enchiladas were delicious. Lucero was a very friendly waitress who checked in on us throughout the meal. Would for sure come back but choose to sit outside next time! read more

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Excellent Mexican food, extraordinary salad bar, relaxing and festive indoor seating, sunny and breezy outdoor seating. We love their Taco Tuesday! $1.49 each all day! (All types except seafood). It's smaller than their usual size but, 3 of them with lots of salad toppings would make a very nice and healthy lunch. The salsa bar is more like a salad bar, I'm not kidding! My wife had 3 Asadas, I had Asada, Pollo, and Barbacoa, I think Barbados was the most flavorful. Service is always fairly responsive and prompt. read more

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Food is disgusting and the service is even worse. The vibes are sunny and cool. Overall I give it a 2-10

Let's start off by saying, there was no one at the front to serve or seat anyone each time someone was waiting at the door. The workers talk way too much and aren't paying attention to the customers. The decor was just ok, but the music was good. The drink called soft serve margaritas was nasty and too sweet. It should be sold as a soft serve froyo. There was not a hint of liquor in it, and they have the nerve to brag about it. That's a laugh! The wings I ordered were tough to chew and flavorless and over priced. The menu said $7.99 and I was charged $12.00. You guys watch out. The Asada salad bowl was not good. The meat was undercooked and gave my friend a really bad stomach ache. This place is not worth the hype they get. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. Kalaveras is not the spot to go...trust me. read more

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came by to celebrate my friend graduating and they did not disappoint. as it was our first time, we weren't really sure what to expect but they definitely exceeded. the drinks were amazing, stronger than any other place i've been to so the price was definitely worth it. we got so many different kinds but my favorite was definitely the mai tai. you might wanna grab a couple of mexican candy shots! as far as food, i ordered the culichi roll, it's obviously not traditional sushi but it was still flavorful and great. our server was the best, if only i could remember his name. he made sure every table he was serving was hyped the entire time. other staff members we interacted with were also amazing and kind people. definitely would be coming back! read more

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I tried to be nice. I even called and told them I don't yelp. I think it's terrible to trash a business without giving them a chance to correct their mistakes. But this place is horrible. 3 times is not a charm, I actually felt queasy. I told the manager (the one on the phone was great) I went in and the other manager had an attitude. Didn't want to help and had a condescending tone. the food is 50/50 at this location. The others are pretty descent. read more

my friend and i usually have our monthly catch up kalaveras was our choice this month! rez were super easy to make, via yelp ofc i always hear good things about kalaveras, i hear they have an amazing sunday brunch buffet we initially were not here for the brunch buffet but ended up doing it bc the food looked delish! it is $40/pp, which is a great deal, i believe bottomless mimosa is included.. it was pretty empty around 1145am. there was a good variety of food to choose from, they have an omelette and chilaquiles station, the ceviche was tasty as well. their horchata was refreshing! def will bring my mom here, she would totally enjoy this. service was really good. everyone was super nice and accommodating. they have a pet friendly patio as well. totally cool place to hang out . love all the decor. def will be back to try out their taco tuesdays parking: metered street or metered lots read more

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Came here for lunch on Saturday. So looking forward to it. Wanted a good blended margarita. It was so so, got watery pretty fast. We also got a soft serve margarita, the bartender was not our server, but if you were lucky to have him you got the Cadillac looking one , while we got the sad looking one. Now on to tacos. Two wet soggy interiors juice all over the plate. So now tortillas are wet also. The taste, none, got two different ones and both tasted like no added any seasoning. Maybe too much trouble, don't know. Just a waste of a visit. If I was the complaining type I would have sent them back. Really, really bad tacos. Oh well plenty of others to go to. Next time. Please don't comment with a come back again won't happen. read more

This place is ridiculous! The mediocre food and drinks are aren't worth the price. Plus the management and servers don't know how to do their jobs when having to deal with racist customers! read more

Great tacos and fun decor! Shout out to Jeff for always bringing energy and good food recommendations to our table!

Went here with some friends. The food was great and the mood and decor of the ENTIRE place was and IS SO BEAUTIFUL! The employees were very happy to serve us and incredibly kind to me and my friends. I ordered the magarita slush and asked for one shot and got ABSOLUTELY SLOSHED. Talk about a lightweight! I can't remember the name of our server but she was very very kind and patient with my friends and I. Will be coming again, thank you! 5/5 read more

Everything was great until our server decided my boyfriend was the main character of the evening . He kept popping up at our table every 5 minutes asking, "Are you good?" while staring directly at him. Like sir, I promise he can survive without a wellness check every 3 seconds . The food was amazing, but the extra attention was taking me out. He was loud, dramatic, and seemed way more invested in my boyfriend's dining experience than mine . He definitely needs to work on his attitude, basic manners, and being more professional. The constant exaggerated body language and head-shaking were distracting, and calling my boyfriend "papi" felt inappropriate and unprofessional for a server. The whole situation was honestly more entertaining than annoying, but it definitely made for a strange dining experience . read more

This place is Bullshit! I was just turned away from eating here...empty tables EVERYWHERE! Reservations on the way? Maybe... but it felt RACIAL! My money's GREEN itches read more

had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The staff were incredibly friendly, the food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks were top-notch. I highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back! read more

I'd like to say that the place is ok, but for the money I paid, the service and the food was not worth it. The waitress never came back to check on us and my date wanted to complain but I told her we didn't have yo come back again. My bill was $130. Which was fine, but the food wasn't worth half that much and again, almost no service?? No thanks. Never again. read more

I truly enjoy coming here because I know the music is good, service is great, but the drinks are better! The service is on point. They're always attentive and get you what you need fast. Everything about this place keeps me coming back. All good vibes. read more

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I visited Kalaveras in Redondo Beach for happy hour with several work friends, one of whom brought her dog. We appreciated the outdoor patio space where dogs are allowed, which made it a convenient spot for us to relax. The drinks during happy hour were fine. Nothing stood out, but they were reasonably priced and served quickly. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by the restaurant allowing a patron to smoke cigarettes on the patio. This person smoked at least three cigarettes during our time there, and staff did not intervene until we complained. This negatively affected our time and made the space uncomfortable. Because of this, I will not return. This would have been a 3 star review if the smoking had hot happened read more

Kalaveras is a cantina sports bar that serves Mexican food, but unfortunately not quality Mexican food. On my visit my meal resembled the bland taste similar to food served at an American sports bar, such as hamburgers, wings, etc. Everything about my meal lacked flavor and the color of the food was pale also. The guacamole was even a light green. The refried beans were a light brown, the Mezcal Margarita was also light on the Mezcal. If it weren't for the prime location of Kalaveras being just a short walk to the beach, I don't think place could survive. read more

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Always the best time ever! Lucero is the best server ever and she takes care of you with every step and makes you feel special. I came for my birthday and she is always attentive and always helpful with recommendations. I come back because the service is always 10/10! Also the breakfast omelet is my new go to it was so delicious! Thank you Kalaveras Redondo and our wonderful server Lucero! read more

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Rod was the best waiter ever!! So attentive and quick to help - def coming back soon :)

I tried to order but the manager was racist and rude. Took a guys order that was after me! Hard pass going forward

So disappointed with our experience at Kalaveras in Redondo Beach. We were really excited to finally try this place and looked forward to dining there. When we arrived, we were told there would be about an 8-minute wait, which was completely fine because we genuinely wanted to give it a try. While waiting, we noticed that several groups who arrived after us were seated before us without any communication. I eventually went back to the front desk to ask about our table and was told, "Oh yes, your table is ready." After finally being seated, things unfortunately didn't improve. More guests continued to arrive and receive service, while our table was completely ignored. Not a single server came by to greet us, offer water, or acknowledge that we were waiting. After sitting there for quite some time without any attention at all, we ultimately decided to get up and leave. It was a very disappointing experience, especially because we came in genuinely excited to support and enjoy the restaurant. read more

ANTONIO! My favorite server! Such a sweet man and very attentive and knowledgeable of the food too. His energy just made the whole experience amazing. This is my 4th time here and this was the best the food has ever been and my past times were years ago too so the food overall has reached a level of extreme goodness. I ordered the guac and chips fire! The chicken taquitos fire! And the tacos gorbernador I'm sure I butchered the spelling but OMGGGG!!!!! It's packed with so much cheese and flavor it don't even make no sense how something this good a shrimp dish at that could be so good. I'm coming back again and again and again! read more

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Always the place to go for margaritas. Love coming here when you just need a good margarita and since it's close to my place, i can get a nice little buzz and then make my way downtown (down the street) lol It's nice having a place by the beach where you can listen to selena or mana or other spanish music and vibe to your chips and guac. I do have slow service usually even when it's not too busy but it makes up with the drinks and the experience. read more

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Taco Tuesday was fun! Good turn out. Small plain tacos but the toppings and extras were all in the back, and delicious