Angel was our bartender and did a phenomenal job! He was able to recommend things based on our taste in beverages. Each recommendation was better than the last. The food, chef's kiss, was delicioso! This was our first time here and we're definitely coming back! The pricing was great and food was delicious. read more

Kalaveras - Drink menu gotta try the jarrito look if you like watermelon flavor or pepinos con Chile if you like a little kick. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Very good for taco Tuesday!!! I usually stick with one place and then keep coming back, but I will come back. The service was great!!!

Aside from the ambiance, this place is bleh!!! Has the s******t food ever!!! No flavor, overpriced, total trash af!! I would rather eat Taco Bell than this c*ap lol. My twin hated this place too! Even told the waiter take this burrito off the menu read more

Carlos Carlos Carlos , you definitely made my friends birthday the best one yet . Thank you so much for the best dinner ever

Carlos was the best server I had. His vibe was great I enjoyed dinner so much tonight !

The best margaritas ever !! & the food is bomb!!!! I had a great time here!! Best drinks and the service was excellent!!!! Definitely coming back soon... read more

Kalaveras - Chamoyada margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The Tacos, Enchiladas and Aguachiles are very good, my 3 favorites. Love the Margaritas, so many to choose from but I always go for the Chamoyada Margarita. They also have Pitcher's of Margaritas which is such a great deal, especially on Mondays. read more

I really enjoy this restaurant. I've gone to 4 other ones and I always leave satisfied! Great atmosphere and customer service. Big bar lots of selection! Good for a night out or family brunch you can't go wrong. read more

Kalaveras - Chicharron taco , and shrimp pasta - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Birthday celebration We started with 5 people and ended with 7. Service started a little slow but it got better as the evening went by. No plates for the appetizers and the pitcher of margaritas took awhile, it was the worth the wait. I recommended the salmon and my friends enjoyed it. I like the presentation of salmon at the Bellflower location. Nachos and queso fendido as appetizers..good. The tacos are always go to if your not sure what to get. They have some dividers between tables but not all. The tables for 2 are to small if you planned to eat a meal and have drinks. I'm glad for your outdoor seating. The bathroom needs some tlc through the evening. Thanks Eli for ending the evening with birthday flan, the birthday girl enjoyed it read more

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First time here yesterday and we had a blast with some of my friends coworkers. I had so many different drinks that were deliciously decorated. There pasta a la diabla with shrimp was delicious and highly recommend to anyone. And our server was the sweetest and checked up on us all the time. Great for groups read more

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Carlos was amazing!! He was so attentive and very kind. Will definitely come back to this location.

Carlos was amazing and gave great customer service! Definitely coming back and hoping to get him again! So friendly and nice!

If you're a fan of margaritas, this is the place for you. Best day? #MargaritaMonday! All margaritas are on special not just for happy hour but all day. Their cocktails and service are the main reasons for the 4 stars. Why not 5? Because other than the birra tacos (which are phenomenal!) the food is pretty subpar. read more

Kalaveras - Tamarind Margarita - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Stopped in for a quick meeting today. Beautiful hot sunny day and the vibe here was great. Cely was our server and she was great. We got the nachos for the table and a bunch of assorted tacos. The fried fish and shrimp tacos were really delicious along with the chips and salsa. They have plenty of out door seating which I loved, you can see the ocean from the resturant. Staff was following covid guidelines which is always so nice to see. They were very attentive the entire time we were there, huge plus. Cely recommended the sampler margaritas and they were so damn good! I would definitely get them again. I pretty much loved them all. Great flavorful flavors. Would definitely come back for a taco Tuesday, I can see this place getting really packed. Very cool vibes! read more

Kalaveras - Sampler margaritas. Thumbs up! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Split review here. My husband and I just wanted to grab an easy dinner a few weeks ago after a longish weekend. Menu here looked good so we stopped in. At first we were seated indoors which, though the windows/doors were open, was entirely too loud. We wouldn't have been able to hear each other talk, so we asked the waitress if we could sit outside and she obliged. Still loudish music, but much more tolerable outdoors. (Keep in mind, this is a Sunday evening). Our waiter struck me as a bit 'slick' like "So, which shots we thinkin of? The candy shot?" Sir I am closer to 40. Hard pass. Anyway, my husband and I both ordered cocktails. The waiter asked what kind of tequila we preferred. I have no preference so I said he could choose. MiStAkE. Will return to this later. We both ordered the enchiladas verdes. Food and drinks came out fairly quickly. My tamarind drink was very good and refreshing and I really enjoyed the enchiladas, nice blend of flavors (though a little more spice or tang would have been good, too). Rice and beans were a nice, standard side dish. Now here's the gripe, as you were forewarned. When I told the waiter I didn't have a preference, he took that as "Yes, please use the tequila that makes my drink go from $13 to $20 and do the same for my husband." Forty #$& dollars for two drinks is *bananas* even if you're using a higher end liquor. If the menu says $13, I would like a $13 drink. When I saw the additional prices on the bill, I brought it to his attention and he almost immediately had the answer of, "Well the bar inside isn't going to change the price so just don't tip me." His response seemed so quick it seemed like it wasn't the first time. I just don't get his logic in maybe sneakily trying to up the price of our drinks, but then ending up not getting a tip from it. Surprise, he did not get a tip (my husband was originally going to give him at least a small one but then just felt so annoyed, he didn't). So, just to recap, 2 cocktails and 2 entrees was NINETY FIVE DOLLARS. Never again. Still mad about it. Food is good, but truly awful waiter. read more

Good was great! And Carlos, our waiter, went above and beyond to give us recommendations and take care of our child's needs! Thank you Carlos! You were spot on with all of the food recommendations! read more

Genuinely insanity. Being overcharged four items is absolutely ridiculous. DONT EVER COME HERE. I can't even comprehend how an establishment can do this to their customers. I tipped thinking the service was good until I looked over the receipt to find out they SCAMMED US. If I can give a -1,000,000 stars I would. I am appalled. DISGUSTING. read more

They overcharged us 2 margaritas 1 appetizers and 1 lemonade. I was furious. DO NOT COME HERE. I was blindsided and I'm very disappointed. They need to improve and be more attentive about EVERYTHING read more

Carlos is the best waiter!!! Such fast service with such a kind smile. His recommendations were 10/10!

My bf had been dying to go here since there's so many locations so we tried out the one in Redondo Beach and it was pleasant. I asked the waiter between the birria tacos and pasta, which was the better - she said go with the tacos. My bf got the pasta. She was wrong lol that pasta..MY GAWD, very creamy but so decadent I wanted to take his plate. Don't get me wrong the birria tacos were excellent as well but next time I'm getting the pasta for sure. Overall, good place with exquisite food and drinks read more

This place was recommended and I was very disappointed with the food and drinks. I ordered a margarita tamarindo and the decorated the glass but it literally was triple sec and a little tequila, that's it! A total if 2 ounces over lots of ice. And the food bland and tasteless. Very disappointing but The only thing was it's by the beach. read more

Carlos had great customer service and was very attentive. He accommodated any needs or my allergies and even when I was unhappy with a drink he made sure I got something in replacement for it until I was satisfied. He paid attention to detail and constantly checked on our table to ensure we had everything we needed. Great service as he made sure we enjoyed ourselves and experiment in overall! read more

amazing service here!! carlos was our server and he had great recommendations and amazing customer service! 100/10

Carlos is such a great server! Definitely sets the vibe for a great night! If you're in town definitely stop by, you won't regret it !

This place has never failed to satisfy. There are several Kalaveras around the greater LA area. This review is for the Redondo Beach location. My wife and I take walks a few times a week near our home: Wilson park, old town Torrance, RB pier and the Riviera Village. On one of these walks my wife became hangry!!! We were right by Kalaveras, so we decided to get some lunch. It was a weekday, warm and sunny. We looked at the seating: There are some covered tables available out on the sidewalk, half occupied by happy people. We opted for an inside table since it was much cooler. A smiling hostess showed us to our table. Mariachi music in the background at a very acceptable volume. The place seemed new how clean everything was. The decor inside was very Dia de los Muertos. Waitstaff arrived and we ordered drinks and a few appetizers. Our drinks came out promptly. My regular margarita was excellent. Just enough tequila to taste and feel it. Not too much salt to overwhelm the taste buds. Highly recommended. My wife had a a "chamoyada." A sweet drink of tequila and a mango puree in a tall stemmed glass rimmed with chamoy. She loved it. Our plates consisted of queso fundido with flour tortillas, nachos, and a side of guacamole. The food arrived promptly. A huge pile of fresh crunchy tortilla chips with ample toppings. Delicious! The guac tasted freshly made, piled high in a small molcajete. The house salsa was awesome. We asked for more. But the showstopper was the the queso fundido (fused cheese). It arrived sizzling in a 5 inch cast iron pan. The unmistakable aroma of chorizo filled the area. The whole dish was topped with green chiles and onions. It looked like a cardiac arrest in a pan, but OMG! It was so delicious. I took a piece of tortilla and spooned some cheezy goodness onto it. Steam billowed as the cheeses stretched, red with the oil from the chorizo. It tasted like heaven on earth. We gobbled the melted cheese using chips and the flour torts. As the pan was emptied we discovered another pleasant surprise. The cheese against the metal pan was somewhat charred and very tasty. We fought each other for the remaining cheese. So filling and satisfying! Overall, a great experience. Now here is why I didn't give 5 stars. We have been back several times and tried other dishes. Everything has been great, but the queso fundido has not been the same. It is still delicious, but it seems as if someone else is making it. Once it is not melted enough, another time it tastes like different cheese was used. I still enjoyed and devoured it, but it hasn't been the same as that first time. We are going to keep coming back. Still a great place to eat and drink right by the ocean. Come and try it yourself! read more

This place is LOUD! To cramped! Busy and loud! The menu is very minimal. Not a lot to choose from. Our server Lilly was great but I'm rating the restaurant itself and not her (she gets 5 stars). The place is dark so if there's anything in your food, you'll never know! I ordered 3 Quesa- Birria tacos. 3 huge greasy - oily tacos that came with the following *Consomé ... basically a cup of oil *Chili Oil ..... oil and oil everywhere lol The was no way I could dip, drink or sprinkle consomé, beyond oily and cold. My taco presentation had avocado but since when does Birria have avocado ? I had to ask for lime and I get those tiny limes they have at the bar lol My sister ordered the Sushi .. and oh boy those babies were huge I MEAN HUGE! She gave it 2 stars. Overall portions are huge but lacked flavor and super greasy/oily! For someone that had her gallbladder removed that is straight not edible! I was terrified in eating. $88 dollars later .... I was disappointed. Definitely will prob not try again. There are plenty other great - Mex Restaurants with same concept. Definitely not kid friendly and if you're on a date be prepared to just stare at each other, there's no way you will be able to have a conversation. Kyle and Kylie don't lie this is not a great atmosphere and definitely the food is not good. Ppl who are giving 5 stars probably do not know anything about Mex food read more

First time visit Last time visit Service was average Music was too loud Order was not correct Food average/poor Go to our standard - Riviera Mexican Grill around corner read more

Will not be returning to this location. Went on Friday around 1pm. It was basically empty. My waitress started off strong and attentive. Then, she disappeared in plain sight ironically. Another waitress passed by, I asked her for more salsa and limes. She looked bothered to do so. She proceeded to check on all her tables. Which was not my issue. My issue was that she NEVER returned. Then my waitress picked up a tables plates and was literally going to walk by (again) with no acknowledgement. I told her that I asked for salsa / limes about 15 mins prior to asking her. And she didn't say anything. She brought out my items and my food was basically cold. Management needs to work with their employees on treating all PAYING CUSTOMERS EQUALLY. The only thing that was good was my drink and food. Shout out to the bartender and the kitchen staff. read more

Had a great time at Kalaveras, Happy hour M-F until 7PM with great deals on food and margs. Server Dalia was excellent and the entire restaurant was efficient, clean and food was delicious. Will return for another happy hour in the future! read more

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Came here for dinner on a Friday night with friends. Fun vibe and good service. The Kalaveras salad was very good. It was a much larger portion than expected, and I couldn't finish it all. I recommend getting it with steak. Will be coming here again. read more

Kalaveras - Kalaveras Salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Well first off. This is the restroom when we arrived. Absolutely disgusting I could not even use it. The service was slow and even after asking for simple items (water) we did also ask for water for the entire table, so it was it was not just expected.never came to us. No silverware was given to anyone at our table. It took over 25 minutes to even take an order for drinks & another 20 minutes for food & appetizers. The bartender was helpful as can be! But our servers were slow and could care less about anything we needed. Check the employees they need some training. read more

Kalaveras - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The serving size is lame how can you order an appetizer and get 3 small tostadas. Then the server says, "Break them like you are in church." It didn't end there. I ordered the Molcajete. How do they think 3 tortillas are enough for that. Everything was an up-charge. I guess because we said no to the $70 party drink he was upset. Never going back big disappointment for my birthday dinner. read more

Kalaveras - Happy birthday to me - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Food and drinks are great. Waitress asked what we were celebrating and we said a birthday, she casually offered birthday shots and when we got the bill we were charged $75 for what she made seem like complimentary birthday shots. Pretty disappointed at how sneaky that was charged. TELL YOUR CUSTOMERS THERE IS A FEE! Typically when you go out and the waiter/waitress asks what you are celebrating, the desert or whatever is offered is free read more

A nice lil hidden gem in Redondo Beach, definitely a great ambiance! Apart from the really good food like the nachos and lomo saltado, the drinks were great as well. Mondays are $5 margs and there's a good variety of flavors to choose from! Would recommend the mangonada and hibiscus margs! They have chunks of mango and hibiscus flowers for each respective drink. In addition, our server had rly high energy and made the experience that much more enjoyable. Service was exceptional and music was a vibe for sure. read more

Kalaveras - Nachos Lomo Saltado *with chicken too Single Margaritas - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Seriously. How many chefs approved the gross dipping sauces that came with the dragon roll. Absolutely ruined the meal.

My sister had taken me to this place for my Bday back in March 2022 and wanted to meet up with our cousins this time around. We started with nachos, chips, guacamole and Cucumber Margaritas. That definitely got the party started. They have several tvs, music and just a great, fun ambiance. The food and drinks were really good too. Definitely recommend this place. read more

I had a wonderful time at a Sunday Brunch. The bottomless Mimosas facilities so much fun ! The food was tasty and a bit spicy. Our waiter Carlos was the best! read more

Drinks only, the food taste like it's either instant boxed, canned, or microwaved. Taquitos were soggy read more

Kalaveras - Canned corn - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Absolutely delicious! At the bottom of the molcajete there's roasted bell peppers over the molcajete sauce that I topped the steak with - It was such a perfect bite! Followed by some grilled queso fresco and chorizo - ooooof!! The michelada was so so so refreshing, the miche mix was made just right!! I didn't even squeeze the lime into the drink. The music is also on point! A cool spot to have a quick bite or to just chill with friends, have a few drinks and eat some good food! read more

Kalaveras - Pacifico Michelada with extra chamoy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I went on taco tuesday with my friends. The tacos and margaritas were so good. The service was great. I love how the inside looks.