Amazing food try the fried California roll it's amazing !!!!! Staff was extremely helpful and nice But what was amazing is a poor homeless person was walking by and the waiter went out and gave the poor man a cup of water That is thoughtful and caring for our homeless vets. A++++ Anyone who cares for the homeless deserves praise and respect read more

I really want to start by saying that our waitress, Gisselle, was doing the best she could under what appeared to be very difficult circumstances. It was a World Cup game day, and she seemed to be responsible for an entire side of the restaurant by herself. The service delays felt more like a management and staffing issue than a reflection of her effort. We were seated at 6:04 PM, and our drink order wasn't taken until 6:32 PM. While I understand restaurants get busy, it seemed like management should have anticipated the increased demand and staffed accordingly. Unfortunately, there were several issues throughout our meal. The chips brought to the table tasted a bit rancid, and the napkins wrapped around our silverware appeared to have some kind of dried residue on them that looked like tamarind paste. I ordered the birria plate, and roughly 40% of the meat was fat, making much of the portion inedible. I also waited over 15 minutes for limes and never received the cilantro I requested. My husband ordered the carnitas plate and was surprised by the appearance of the meat--it was very pale and almost looked like chicken. He said it lacked flavor and was disappointing overall. My parents ordered the molcajete, which arrived without the shrimp that was supposed to be included. At that point, we knew it would likely take another 10-20 minutes to flag someone down, so they decided to just enjoy what was served. They actually said the flavor was quite good despite the missing ingredient. Overall, the experience was highly disappointing, especially considering the long waits and food quality issues. I don't blame our waitress, who was clearly stretched far too thin. My frustration is directed more toward management for not properly preparing and staffing the restaurant for such a busy event. read more

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Although the food and drinks here are genuinely good, I have to rate this establishment based on the integrity and transparency of its staff. I visited on 3/29/26 around 2 PM for lunch with my daughter and fiancé before heading to Knott's. As I mentioned, the food itself was excellent. The issue arose when we received the bill. My fiancé ordered a burrito and requested to add chorizo, fully expecting to pay the extra charge. However, when the burrito came out, it did not include chorizo. I ordered a combination plate, which offers either two items for $22 or three items for $27. I chose the two-item option and didn't think much of it until the bill arrived. When we reviewed the bill, we noticed that instead of charging for the combination plate, they charged us for two separate full meals (taquitos and enchiladas). On top of that, they also charged us for the added chorizo that we never received. We brought up the chorizo, and they did remove that charge. However, that prompted us to take a closer look at the rest of the receipt. That's when we realized we had been overcharged for the combination plate. When I brought this to the attention of a waitress (who, I should note, was not our original server), she told me they don't have a combination plate on the menu and quickly walked away. We waited for someone to return, but no one did. Since we had already paid and had somewhere to be, we decided to leave. Afterward, I checked their website to confirm whether the combination plate was part of the regular menu or possibly a limited or brunch-only item. It is clearly listed as a regular menu item. This means the waitress gave incorrect information, and at no point did our original server mention that the combination plate was unavailable. Instead, he allowed me to order it and then charged us incorrectly. Because of this lack of honesty and transparency, I'm giving this place a 2-star rating. I strongly encourage anyone dining here to double-check their receipt, as after reading other reviews, this seems to be an ongoing issue at this location. read more

CHECK YOUR RECEIPT! I'm extremely disappointed with Kalaveras. This was extremely disappointing and honestly unacceptable experience. I've been here before and usually enjoyed it, which is why I chose this place to host my wife's birthday dinner and invite her friends. Party of 5, bill came out to around $400 -- fine. We enjoyed the food, drinks, and company. But the experience completely fell apart after I got home and reviewed the receipt. An 18% automatic gratuity was already added (for a party of 5!!!) -- not clearly explained or pointed out. On top of that, I unknowingly added an additional 15% tip. That means I paid nearly $100 in gratuity for service that was, at best, mediocre. Auto-gratuity isn't the issue. The lack of transparency is. For a group of five, this should be clearly communicated verbally and on the check. Instead, it felt sneaky and careless, especially for what was supposed to be a special birthday dinner. What makes this worse is that I didn't catch it at the time because I was enjoying the company and had a few drinks -- which shouldn't be used against the customer. Refer to my photo: the menu we were given was wrinkled, worn, and barely readable from being continuously wiped down. The print is faded and difficult to read, and I did not see anything clearly stated about automatic gratuity on the menu. What was meant to be a special birthday dinner ended with frustration and regret. CHECK YOUR RECEIPT CAREFULLY! I WISH I HAD! read more

Kalaveras - Wrinkled, worn, and barely readable from being continuously wiped down. The print is faded and difficult to read. - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Loveee Gabriel:)) great service endless mimosas!! The live music adds such great vibes to the place! read more

Kalaveras - Buffet food - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

We went on a Saturday around 1pm. It was pretty quiet and they had so many seats available. We had a party of 6 ppl and 3 kids. We loved the service and the food here. They took good care of us. Our waiter even made food recommendations for us that were helpful. The Camote Taco is good for vegetarians. It was missing a little flavor though. The Culichi Roll is delicious. It was very crunchy though. Hard on the teeth. Fuego De Dragón: 3.5/5 (sour, tastes like soap) Camote Taco: 4/5 Culichi Roll: 4/5 Cheese Quesadilla: 4.5/5 read more

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Foodie Alert! After a big milestone celebration, I couldn't think of a better way to keep the vibes going than a stop at Kalaveras! Treated myself to tacos and a margarita, hey, it's my day, no judgment! Feeling grateful and excited for what's next! Team Smiley read more

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Staff is attentive and service was great. Was expecting more from the menu options though. I opted for brunch. Steak was flavorful but chilaquiles were a bit too spicy for me. I am not a spice person so it was a bit disappointing. Restaurant decor is vibrant and welcoming. Great for all groups. There's a separate room that holds a couple of large groups. Overall it was ok, but I will probably not go back any time soon read more

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Service sucks place wasn't even busy never got helped ended up just walking out. The waitresses are weird too. also there was little flies everywhere Don't waste your time read more

Went here for the first time for the Mother's Day brunch and left without eating. It was overcrowded which was expected but it was very unorganized. We waited an hr to get seated once seated we got in the very long line to get food. Got to the food and all the trays were empty. Yes they were bringing food out but by the time anything we wanted came out it was gone again because we had to get back in the long line. We ended up just leaving and going elsewhere. Hopefully management sees this. Please consider doing this again next year but in 2 sessions. Session one should be 9am-11:30am and the 2nd session should be 12pm-3pm. It ensures no money is left on the table because customers will leave satisfied and your cooks have time to actually prepare again for the next group of people, as well as other staff! :) read more

The ambiance of this place is nothing like I have seen before. We went to go to a different restaurant across the street. We saw this building and went here instead. Loved the inside and outside of this restaurant. It was amazing with the decorative aspects. The food was all good that we tried and they have a lot of different food to choose from. Tacos, burritos and nachos were the main things that we ordered. All tasted great. The service was good and we were taken care of right away. Are drinks were always full and the food came out quick. Definitely a different place to try. I wouldn't drive say the average price per person would be $25-$40 depending on what you get. read more

Kalaveras - Part of the menu - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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I thought Kalaveras would just be about the aesthetics and not the food but when I went on Sunday morning, I was pleasantly surprised. My friends ordered regular meals but I got the brunch buffet and as I said, the food was good. I think there were some things that were just okay but a couple of the dishes were delicious so I went back for more. Service was also really good. I would give 5 stars but some of the buffet was a miss although a lot was great. read more

1/5 Stars The restaurant looks amazing and the atmosphere is great, but the food was very disappointing. The salsa was watery and lacked flavor or any real kick. The mole was overly sweet. The wings tasted like they were covered in basic Frank's RedHot sauce without much else going on. The quesabirria tacos were soggy, and the consommé was extremely oily. Overall, the food did not live up to the presentation or the look of the restaurant. Great-looking place, but unfortunately the food was not for me. I wouldn't return based on this experience. read more

Just got back from lunch here. Not very busy in the daytime. The food was fair. Half decent. Looked better than it tasted. We were served by at least three different people, who were not very good at communicating and even worse at remembering that we were there it seemed. We were not given silverware at all (my auntie got up and grabbed some from an empty table). Then when it was time to pay, we had to wait longer than it took them to serve us in the first place for them to bring the check. We had to ask multiple times and then we were given the wrong check at first. Overall 2/10, probably won't be returning anytime soon. read more

Kalaveras - Sat Brnch Steak & Eggs Taquitos Enchiladas de Mole - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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New soft serve margaritas! $15, I got the pineapple and lime mix, great food and service as always! read more

Kalaveras - Pineapple x lime soft serve margarita - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Just visited for Mothers Day. I want to say service was good. Way too crowded inside buffet line wrapped around bar area not to mention the 90 minute dining limit. Time shouldnt be an issue when you spent about 300 dollars. Food was not authentic and I even think my husband got sick from it. I. Spent alot of money that day. Will Sadly not be coming back. read more

Overall poor service with many mistakes, subpar food, and high prices. 2nd time coming here. The drinks were overly sweet or salty. Messed up our dish (gave us chicken instead of beef), we had to check with them multiple times as it took 15 minutes while the other food got cold. I asked for salsa twice and never got it. read more

Kalaveras - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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At first glance, the outside is a bit scary looking. The outside looks like a graffiti artist hit over night. The inside is much of the same. Some of the inside decor was pretty cool though. The food was pretty good. I thought the tacos had great flavor, but the beans and rice were not my favorite. The star of this show was the Margarita Flight! All four drinks were presented in a creative way and they tasted great. The service was excellent. I would go again if I happened to be in town. read more

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You couldn't read the menus they said they haven't got the new ones In Very disappointing being there for the first time celebrating my daughter's birthday. There was a group of us and it was very hard to order. read more

Kalaveras - Blurry menu you couldn't read the description of the food. - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

I came here after work to try out this location, I'm privy to the redondo beach location. I sat at the bar and met Chris, who was a super nice bartender/server. I ordered the Kali burrito which was dahlicious, shrimp was good but the meat was chewy. I appreciated the sauce and plantains on the plate. The ambience is colorful, calm and friendly. I went on Friday, so it was pretty chill in the afternoon. Their house IPA was so good! I'll be back! read more

Kalaveras - Kali Burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

I took the fam which was 3 of them 4 including me. They got two tacos each and a Pepsi and I myself got a burrito, we also ordered a taquito app and I thought this is gonna be cheap.. I was wrong .. I didn't realize the sodas are the same price as the tacos. They didn't really like the asada it was mushy.. My burrito was OK the Chipotle sauce was super spicy. Idk I think for what we got it wasn't worth 100 bucks with tip. The service was OK the guy was asking if we were OK but no refills offered once so we didn't get any for our expensive drinks lol. Just go next door to red lobster they have good deals right now. read more

The food is okay and I have been here a few times. Do not expect authentic Mexican food. That said, the bigger issue is the service, particularly during weekend brunch. I recently came to celebrate a friend's birthday and we purchased the bottomless mimosas. Refills were extremely slow and even when we flagged someone down, only a couple people in our party would get refills at a time. To make matters worse, my card was charged more than the total shown on the receipt. I am not sure if they assumed we would not notice, but when I called later that week, I was told the difference would be refunded. That never happened. I ultimately had to contact my bank to resolve the incorrect charge. read more

Servers pick and choose favorites, went for Sunday brunch and it's supposed to be bottomless mimosas. Servers would top off people around and ignore us. I also ordered a drink and it took 20 minutes for me to get it. Food was good but makes me not want to go back because of the service! read more

Kalaveras offers plenty of parking, making it a convenient spot for a night out. Upon entering, you're greeted by a vibrant bar area with both bar seating and high-top tables, while regular tables line the windows and there's an additional seating section to the right. The lighting is dark with neon accents, creating a night club vibe, and while the music is loud, it's still at a comfortable level for conversation, especially if you're seated nearby. The three of us came for an evening of drinks and snacks, ordering exclusively from their happy hour menu (valid from 3-7pm on weekdays). We visited on a Friday night, and though it wasn't too crowded, most of the tables were taken. We started with margaritas--Mi Novia Fresa (strawberry), Dulce de Tamarindo (tamarind), Chamoyada (mango), and El Chupacabras (hibiscus flower). The drinks leaned on the sweeter side, but that's exactly what we were in the mood for. For food, we ordered the Quesabirria Tacos (which were alright), the Tacos Gobernador (better), and the Queso Fundido (the best of the bunch). Later, we switched to their slushie margaritas, trying the lime and Jamaica flavors. Even sweeter than the first round, but they were refreshing and looked amazing in the club lighting. We were also craving veggies, and the server made it happen by giving us some grilled onions, labeled as 'Cebolla and Cilantro,' which we appreciated. Overall, Kalaveras offers a nice setting for a relaxed evening or a casual date. Service was good, the atmosphere was lively, and the prices were reasonable. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I love their micheladas! I've yet to try the brunch but looks good! The vibe is cool, reggaeton songs, can be loud if you are trying to talk with the people around you. They have yummy apps and happy hours. read more

The food is scared the service was OK it wasn't too pricey. Just took a while to get our receipt back.

Normally, I don't hand out too many five stars but this place deserves it. It's absolutely amazing here for brunch. It's located across the street from El Torito by the way, much cheaper for brunch here I just can't believe what you get for the price. Everything is unbelievably fresh and there's so many items to choose from when it comes to breakfast. Specialty drinks are included. It's a must try land I will definitely be back and the atmosphere is amazing. They have TVs for your enjoyment. The place appears to be in great condition. The atmosphere is amazing here it really is. I can't say enough and the customer service. Yeah, I'll say it again. Absolutely the best in my opinion. read more

Kalaveras - I'm in the place barely open and there's already people coming in. That was a good sign for me right away. - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Kalaveras in San Bernardino! Food: Dragon Roll, Tacos, Molcajete, and drinks were all fresh, tasty, and worth their value. Portions are huge and accurate to price. Food rating: 10/10 Service: While the service was a bit slow, I will say once we talked to our waiter they made sure to get what was missing. Service Rating: 7.5/10 Ambiance: Great music, good for friends, family, or date night. Ample seating; music not overbearing but great volume level. Ambiance: 10/10 Overall rating 8.9/10 read more

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Diane and I had a fine dinner here celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Complimentary Tortilla Chips with mild Salsa were suitably greasy, and augmented well by a giant mound of mild Guacamole brought out from the kitchen. Queso Fundido on a bed of liquid cheese was excellent. And, while Diane found the shrimp in her ordered Shrimp Quesadilla to be too spicy, it was gladly replaced with a more palatable Cheese Quesadilla. Besides finishing off two Flour Tortillas filled with a side order of Refritos, which was very reasonably priced, I enjoyed three Quesabirria Beef Tacos with savory broth and some Chili Oil. Of course, I added Guacamole and some Pico de Gallo to each taco. Our server, Juleah T., and the omnipresent manager were friendly and efficient. A couple of mistakes were made on our bill, but they were quickly corrected. And the men's restroom was rather messy. Otherwise, we really liked the vibe of this place, with Day of the Dead figures spread throughout, pulsing music sung in Spanish piped in overhead, brightly colored walls and chairs, and just a generally very festive atmosphere. Plus, all of the food appeared to be authentic and was quite tasty. Alas, we were told that two large decorated ceramic skulls that used to greet arriving diners outside by the massive front doors of the restaurant had been repeatedly stolen. So, understandably, now all decorative pieces are situated inside. read more

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Mondays at kalaveras seem to be the it spot. I don't say that if you're looking for the crowds and social shenanigans, but if you want ultimate customer service, attentiveness and all around good seating. Came here for dinner and it was slow. But the host and waitress was on it. I was greeted right away and led to me seat as I was ready to order! Chicken quesadilla 8/10 everything was great about it, lacked a little on the flavor but overall it's a good size portion. Pasta a la diabla 9/10 everything was right, perfectly cooked and did the job right! Flavor was in point and the presentation was lovely! The margarita sliders 5/10 . Drinks were cool but too sweet for my liking. Cool option to try if you want to see the margaritas they specialize in without buying a full drink. The cool pyro technique when brought out gave it a wow factor. That's why I have them a 5 . Overall they are Costco size samples. Ambiance like I said bad bunny playing mostly. Then sexy redd. It was interesting lol .None the less kalaveras did not disappoint. It was clean, bathrooms were clean, good service and the waitress was on it! read more

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My first time coming and was instantly drawn in by the exterior and interior. With how gloomy it was outside, my spirit was uplifted when my partner and I were inside. With how busy it was when we came in, the place was very clean. The service was good. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. We ordered an appetizer and two plates. The esquite is not worth the price (the serving is great, but the taste is whatever). While the garlic aioli is a welcomed taste, the whole thing was bland. It needed more spice and cheese. It was like they were there as decorations and not main components of an esquite (we made sure to mix it before eating and the garlic aioli overpowered the taste). The two plates made up for it however. The quesabirria tacos and pasta a la diabla were cooked perfectly and very filling. The bread that came with the pasta dish was so soft. Would love to come by again and look into their brunch buffet. read more

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Trash. Closed at 11:30 instead of the 1am time they have. Even had a table reservation...

Love the Taco Tuesday Vibe at SB location: Visited today by coincidence as I had an appointment near by and had time to spend. So it was Taco Tuesday and I had a quick chat with "Ulises" who was manning the bar. Excellent service and such a pleasant experience... Please ensure this amazing bartender gets a PTO he's a dedicated worker .. I could not mind over hearing how many hours he spends working and and time relaxation is a must to retain good balance and workers. read more

Kalaveras - Taco Tuesday in San Bernardino - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Food is delicious but service can be slow. My first experience was horrible and my second was much better. Food was good every time ... great beer read more

I went to Kalaveras on their Taco Tuesday and it was an interesting experience. All there tacos were only $0.99 excluding their fish and shrimp tacos, overall a great deal. They were a bit simple but the flavor was there. On the other hand, I wouldn't order the sushi again. Nothing bad about it, the fried sushi just wasn't for me. If you're looking for a place for bigger groups and lots of tacos, this is the spot. read more

Kalaveras - Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

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One of the worst meals I have had. Had to send a burrito back because it was not edible. The carnitas meat was old, dry and chewy the tortilla was stale and crunchy. The queso was runny and over loaded with carrots and zero cheese. Never got asked for a refill on drinks or chips. I ordered a taco with flour tortillas it came out with corn and they charged for cheese on a taco. We didn't eat much and literally left and went across the street to get a decent meal. Avoid read more

Kalaveras - Receipt for the worst meal ever. - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

Went on Valentines day and the food was incredible. The service and atmosphere was great. Didn't have to wait long.

Came here with some friends because everyone was buzzing about this place. The place looked like it use to be an old Asian restaurant. We can see the details in the architecture but now it's cover with lots of black paint and loud colors. Parking is nice and overall a good size restaurant. We were seated right away and got to go over the menu, everything sounded delicious. Service was good besides the little mix-up we had with placing an order but once we mentioned it they were quick to apologize and got the order out quickly. I liked that their menu was small and made it easier to choose from. We ordered: * Dragon Roll: 5/5 * Quesa Birria Tacos: 5/5 * Molcajete: 3/5 * Enchiladas Verdes: 5/5 * Margarita Flight: 4/5 Everything we had was cooked to perfection and seasoned very well. Except for the Molcajete. I had it before and loved it at another restaurant. All the meat came out in big portions and was just dry. It was hard to cut it ourselves to make into tacos. Definitely a waste and a hassle to eat. Drinks were also very good, we just were very fond of one flavor but everything else checks out. Kalaveras is definitely a place you can bring a group of friends and even family. It's not overly loud and not too boujee. It's a fun environment. read more

Kalaveras - Quesa Birria Tacos & Enchiladas Verdes - Mexican Near Me - San Bernardino, California

This place is bad Food not great tortilla for our plate had a weird smell like mold or something And guac too! read more

Place is a scam. Employees upcharge you $40 on a singular item while not mentioning the upcharge. They will give you options and not tell you about the $40 price hike... very unprofessional business. Terrible service with bad food at that!! The place looks like a pigsty aswell. Charge $90 for a $50 item on the menu. Staff could have fixed their mistake of not mentioning the upcharge so easy. They decided to be unprofessional and rude to our party when trying to figure this situation out... Would not recommend this place to my worst enemy. Might as well go to Del Taco read more