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Kalaveras

4.3 (1.9k reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Good for kids

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Shrimp and Carnitas Tacos
David M.

Lively, fun and cool decorated restaurant. Great open air space along with a double bar. Today was a margarita day and their flight of "Kadilac" margaritas was a great way to sample three different types. Sooo good! Lots of good, tasty looking options which made it tough to decide. Chose a couple of tacos with rice and beans. The tacos are larger than street size and full of your choice of protein. Fresh, homemade corn tortillas and full of flavor. Rice and beans were also delicious. Stick to my ribs good. Bartender was sweet and very nice. Would return.

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Mia L.

Came to watch the Mexico game Good table good service restaurant was packed but we still good service and food was delicious

Queso Fundido, had to reheat to melt the cheese
Mimi L.

We came in for brunch buffet, this location is much smaller than the other one we usually visit. Same funky decor and very lively. The buffet items were good and I enjoyed the ceviches and pozole soup. Hubby enjoyed the street tacos so much. We had a few patron silver margaritas and mezcal cocktails. Kalaveras restaurants make the best Mexican cocktails and very strong. We liked the food but the service was extremely slow. We waited long time for our rounds of cocktails. They were apparently understaffed, I think it's understaffed at most of the restaurants these days. Still it was a relaxing brunch and we liked the drinks so much!

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Anthony M.

I brought my staff here for our little Christmas party. It was really fun and the service is outstanding. The government is delicious and the appetizers were as well. It's a pretty cool spot. Great music playing in the background and you can tell it's a great place to go to for the nightlife

Lizbeth G.

Had a great experience at Kalaveras! The food was excellent, and the service was even better. Adriana was super friendly, attentive, and provided amazing customer service. Rosendo the bartender was also very kind and experienced -- the drinks were even better than expected. Because of both of them, I'll definitely be coming back often!

RIBEYE TACO AND SHRIMP TACO Camaron Taco Ribeye Taco
Kory F.

Great vibe and great food! Will definitely be returning with friends for late night drinks and eats!

Gaby M.

Worst customer service by server Paulina. My party of 6 waited over 40 minutes for 3 cups of water . Everyone's order was wrong, both drinks and food. We had 2 drinks from the bar menu, she brings random drinks, 1 Michelada meant a beer, slushy cucumber margarita meant a Jalapeño drink. She brought the same soda flavor for everyone no matter what they originally ordered. We had 2 teens with request for no avocado on their food. Both plates had avocado and also brings a side of guacamole. No chips or salsa, the manager Edwin knew her mediocre service was an isssue. There was another table who was receiving the same service and was speaking with him right next to our table. I waited to speak with him to let him know that the entire party had finished their food and yet we were waiting for 5 tacos with only meat to come back out because this incompetent server placed the order for the tacos with only guacamole. When she allowed her self to be called over to fix the order she responded that there must of been miscommunication on our end. My teen is allergic to guacamole theres no way she ordered wrong, the server doesn't possess the skills to listen and input correctly. My teen never got her food. Edwin the manager wanted to give us a free dessert as if that would make up for the horrible service. The server Paulina responded with no accountability wasting food, customers time and patience. Mediocre food and incompetent management. Wrong decision on my end to bring out of town guest here.

Guava margarita.
Saul F.

This review is to let people know that bottomless mimosas does not exist anymore for their brunch on Sundays. Plus side is that price for the buffet is much cheaper and the quality of the food is still the same. Our waiter Jacob was on point with service and hospitality.

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Food was bad, margaritas were awful, service was horrendous. Barely any meat in the burritos, wasn't what we ordered. Don't bother.

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Bonny was amazing! Good vibes and good energy. He went above and beyond and gave excellent service.

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Kimberly was an awesome server, very attentive, will return.... uptown Whittier location

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Kimberly was amazing and provided great service, will definitely come back to kalaveras.

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Kimberly did an amazing job getting us everything we needed. Definitely coming back!!

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Great service from Thomas & Louie. Quick with the refills and the service was great. 100% coming back here for date night.

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When does your lunch menu end and your dinner menu start? Thanks.

Hello, our lunch menu is served from 11am-2pm Monday-Friday, our regular menu (dinner menu) is served all day.

Do you still have the .99 cent taco Tuesdays?

Hello, we have $1.99 tacos dine in and $2.49 to go

Do you have buffet?

We offer our Sunday Brunch Buffet from 9am-2pm, the price is $39.99 for adults (already includes bottomless mimosas or bottomless micheladas). Kids buffet price is $19.99.

Does this location have private rooms?

No, however they have sections that can be arranged for your party. Each location is a little different but offers the same delicious food. Whittier is intimate and offers a better Latin party style lounge vibe.

Is there vegetarian options or vegan?

Yes they have various options

Do they have a working phone? Tried calling multiple times but to no avail?

Yes they do. Unfortunately due to the volume of the music, the phone cannot be heard.

Does this location do margaritas to go? I called to ask and they don't answer their phone.

They have full bars all drinks available for a price

Os this place for kids?

Depends on the environment you want for them. They play loud music and lots of drinking. I heart coming to Kalavers but I wouldn't enjoy my time as much if I had young kids. Perhaps teenaged would be okay.

Does this place have bottomless mimosas for brunch?

I don't drink, but I believe they do. Everyone there was enjoying them, so I would say yes. But you may want to call ahead just to double check.

Can we make reservations for a Saturday night?

Yes but you have to call way ahead in advance.

Is this place dog friendly.?

Yes. I see a dog in the patio area. They brought him a bowl of water.

How's parking here?

There's street parking and usually very accessible at night.

Is it still first come first serve or can we do reservations?

No reservations. However there is a waitlist you can join during non peak hours, but wait times are usually quite reasonable since they have a 2 hour time limit on tables!

Can I make reservations?

No. First come first serve.

Would the veggie bowl be vegan? Is the rice vegan, or is it made with chicken broth?

I just ordered vegetarian nachos and it came with giant chucks of beef. I asked 3 times to make sure my food would not have meat. They don't understand what vegan or vegetarian means.

Does Kalaveras have brunch?

Yes

Do you have specials on Taco Tuesday?

$2.50 tacos

Do you need a reservation?

I'm so confused do you accept reservations or not? I'm reading that you dont yet here on yelp you do?

Do they show football?

Yes

Do you have TV's for sports games, Dodgers Playoffs?

Yes but apparently they kick you out for not drinking or ordering fast enough when games are on?,

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The Vandalist

The Vandalist

4.3
(159 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Had a great time!…read more From the greeter at the door to the bartender, we had an awesome time. Didn't get any food - we were stuffed - but the food sounded inviting. Nice atmosphere for talking and enjoying drinks.

I'm new to Whittier and still getting a feel for the area, and wow... I'm so glad my friends put me…read moreon to The Vandalist. This place instantly became one of my favorites after just one visit. From the moment you walk in, the whole vibe hits you--the moody, neon-lit ambiance sets the tone perfectly. It feels elevated, a little edgy, and honestly just the kind of spot you want to spend your night at. The music is curated so well. Not too loud, not too mellow--just the right balance where you can vibe, have a conversation, and still feel the energy of the room. You can tell they actually care about the experience, not just throwing a playlist together. Now let's talk about the drinks... because that's really where they shine. Every cocktail feels intentional and crafted with care. You can taste the quality immediately--nothing watered down, nothing basic. They have a really cool mix of classic cocktails and modern twists, and even the familiar drinks feel elevated. It's the kind of place where you want to try something new every round because you trust the bartenders know exactly what they're doing. Service was on point too. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They took the time to explain drinks and made great recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. I came in not knowing what to expect, and left already planning my next visit. If you're in Uptown Whittier and looking for a spot with great energy, amazing cocktails, and a full vibe--The Vandalist is it. Thank me later

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19seventy

19seventy

4.5
(1.7k reviews)
4.0 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Full bar

Had a great experience at 19Seventy!! Went here to celebrate my mom's birthday with a party of 8…read more Right from the beginning, the service was excellent! Our server was Ashley and she was so friendly and sweet! She answered all our questions and was very attentive to us throughout the dinner! She even refilled my hot water multiple times, which is SO RARE in a restaurant!!!! The food itself was delicious and had great portion sizes! The appetizers were great (calamari and caprese salad)! Good shareable portions for the table! For dinner, we ordered the short rib pappardelle, which was DELICIOUS and was a hit!!! There was more than enough to split among three people! I had the grilled salmon salad which had a good hefty portion of salmon that was perfectly grilled, on a huge bowl of greens! The restaurant gave my mom a complimentary canoli for her birthday too, which was awesome! Thank you so much for the great food and excellent service! My parents loved it and everyone had a great time.

Unfortunately we had a very unpleasant experience with the lady at the front. My entire group felt…read moreshe had a rude tone when we were asking regular questions. We didn't get her name but she had glasses and septum nose piercing. She was more accommodating at then end but we were very off put at the beginning and it left a bad taste in our mouths. Our server at our table was the complete opposite. Very attentive and made the group less angry with our initial treatment. Wish I got her name to share. The desert and cocktails were nice but due to the service it did not make up for the overall experience. Desert: Tiramisu 4/5 - great flavor, ratio of cream was too much compared to cake portion Canolli 4/5 - duo flavors were nice and had a good shell with crunch Crème brûlée 2/5 - pistachio flavor was light and it's was almost too warm and liquidy. Cocktails overall some major hits and other misses. Sgroppino 5/5 - strong but with a great flavor profile Dragon fruit cocktail 2/5 - too light tasting, not much flavor or alcohol? Gave more juice Peach Bellini 4.5/5 - table side pour is nice touch and rest of bottle was nice. Syrup has a sourness but mixed in with Bellini and gelato and tasted just right. Melontini - 2.5/5 light, somewhat good flavor but nothing memorable. Ambience seems nice but it can be loud inside with open floor plan.

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Azabu

Azabu

4.6
(981 reviews)
0.0 mi
Happy hour specials
Full bar

Made reservations to take my husband to dinner for Father's Day since we've not been to Azabu's in…read moreyears now that we live in Long Beach. This had to be a special occasion to make the drive. Aaaand yes! It was still worth the drive. Still looked the way i remembered. Service was great as well. Christine was our waitress. She was attentive and sweet. Despite that my lobster tail took a while to come out ( and if it wasn't for Christine being so helpful and nice I'm sure this would be a totally different review) Everything was so delicious. Started off with the spicy edamame which I could literally drink the sauce they make them in. We also had the crab hand rolls. Those were so warm and tasty! Followed by the yummy rolls. Queen roll with the strawberry on top was my fav! Azabu crunchy roll had a perfect crunch and gives you a mouthful of deliciousness (2nd fav) Then the rock n roll rocked our world! That was a party in my mouth with all the flavors. (3rd fav) We got the keto roll and the only reason it was my least favorite is because we felt the cucumber overpowered the sushi and mango. Both me and my husband ate just what was in the inside of the cucumber it was way better. We didn't eat the cucumber. When the lobster finally came luckily it was worth the wait!!! I highly recommend the lobster tail! Full of flavor! The butter my flavoring was mouth watering. Truly enjoyed every bite! Last but not least our dessert. I ordered the chocolate cake roll! Wow!!! It truly hit the spot. Christine also brought a berry ice cream for the long wait of my lobster tail. It was so good! I thought I was full but it was so good I kept on eating it. This was a great way to celebrate my husband for Father's Day. Thank you Azabu's and Christine!

My husband and I visited Azabu for our anniversary date and had a very enjoyable experience…read more We started with the Tuna Roll, which was fresh, flavorful, and a great way to begin our meal. We then shared the Seafood Ceviche, which featured fresh fish, mango salsa, avocado, micro cilantro, leche de tigre, and macha sauce. It was definitely on the spicy side, so if you're sensitive to heat, I would recommend asking for the macha sauce to be removed or served on the side. The flavors were fresh, vibrant, and well balanced, with the avocado adding a nice creamy contrast to the spice. The presentation of the ceviche was especially well done and made the dish even more enjoyable. I paired my meal with a glass of Strev Moscato, while my husband enjoyed a 22 oz bottle of Asahi. The atmosphere was welcoming and made for a nice anniversary dinner. The presentation of the dishes was beautiful, and the overall vibe was perfect for a date night. After our visit, we noticed what appeared to be a billing error on our check. We called the restaurant, and the manager was very helpful and quickly resolved the issue by issuing a refund. Mistakes can happen anywhere, but I truly appreciated how professionally and promptly they handled the situation. Overall, we enjoyed our meal, appreciated the excellent customer service, and would happily return.

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Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant

Sol 626 Mexican Restaurant

4.4
(310 reviews)
1.9 mi
•$$
Takes reservations
Casual dining

We came here after a funeral service. I saw it on TikTok, and it looked so delicious. Let me tell…read moreyou, it's like walking into someone's home! Very welcoming and friendly! The food was amazing, very flavorful, colorful, and served with grace. Our waiter was fantastic, and the owner was just amazing. He was extremely friendly and made sure everything was okay. The drinks were delicious, the Asada plate was wonderful, the meat was so tender and juicy, the chili relleno was different from what you think it would be, but also very delicious. They brought out the chips first, and they were great. The owner let us know everything was fresh and was flown in from Mexico, I believe he said Oaxaca.The guacamole is amazing! The vibe was very home like yet colorful and open. Fridays they have live music. Please if you havent tried Sol make a stop you won't regret it.

Horchata was unmixed or bland because it was watered down…read more The Jamaica was the same. Carne asada, decent. Apps are ok but I was partial to the taquitos. Camarones come with the tail on. They look just like bagged Costco shrimp. Flavor is ok on the chips you get when you sit down. No salsa as this is a Oaxaca style spot. The mole drizzle on top is ok. The biggest issue is that the online web menu did not match what was available in the restaurant on a weekend. No tlayuda or huarache/sope or tacos even. Bizzare and not cool because when we arrived, we realized this and still decided to stay. So. Thats on us. Would not return. This place is cute inside and I could tell it wants to be trendy and cute. The music was loud and kinda clubbey but still not enough to make the food enjoyable. Alcohol drinks are very pretty, aesthetically. Waitresses also were not busy on a weekend at dinner time. I could see that they were chatting in the corner. There was only one other table there so I get it. However, when she got our order. It was wrong so that rubbed me the wrong way.

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The Mission Square Restaurant & Lounge

The Mission Square Restaurant & Lounge

3.8
(636 reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$

This is a nice, elegant spot located in Uptown Whittier, kind of unexpected for the area. Street…read moreparking is available and wasn't hard to find, probably because we came during off-hours after lunch. We were greeted right away and given the option to sit inside or outdoors. Of course, we chose the patio since it was such a beautiful day, and the view of the water fountain made it even better. The sound of the water created a very relaxing and refreshing atmosphere. Our server was pleasant and friendly. She could have been a bit more attentive, as she didn't check on us much, but overall the service was still good. The food was delicious. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for good Italian food. I loved the sauce on the chicken piccata, and the pesto sauce on the pasta with shrimp, scallops, and mushrooms was excellent. Yum. The salad was good, but nothing too special, it felt like it was missing something. I noticed none of the salads included beets, and I personally love beets on a salad. The goat cheese and pine nuts were a great addition, but I think beets would have made it even better. Overall, the food, ambiance, and service were solid. It's on the pricier side, but I would come back.

Mission Square Italian Restaurant... more like Mission Impossible: Find Flavor…read more Came here for a romantic brunch with my girlfriend and left questioning if the chef was on PTO mentally. I ordered the Linguine Pescatore: * Calamari cooked so hard it could qualify as tire rubber * TWO shrimp... and somehow both still had their "natural accessories" attached * Clams survived the disaster * Presentation looked like the plate gave up on life before reaching the table My girlfriend ordered the Pollo Milanesa: * Marinara sauce had enough salt to preserve ancient mummies * Veggies were cooked into retirement * Portion looked like inflation personally attacked the kitchen Now let's talk about the margarita... Tasted like Costco margarita mix with emotional damage added for free. Also why did I receive: * one wine menu * one cocktail menu * one food menu * probably another hidden menu somewhere in the kitchen By the time I finished reading everything, brunch almost became dinner. Ratings: Service: 3/10 Food Quality: 1/10 Price: 1/10 (and I'm being charitable like a nonprofit organization) Overall Experience: 2/10 The best thing served today was the parking.

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