Kalaveras-Pasadena

4.3

99 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

We're creating a new concept of modern rustic dining with a fusion of traditional and vanguard Mexican ingredients. Our food is chef-driven, using classic cooking techniques with fresher and healthier options.
We're elevating bold, authentic flavors and presenting a new way of eating. In the bar you'll find over 60 different tequilas and Mezcal spirits, as well as carefully crafted cocktails.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Latin, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 314-3540
Website
https://www.kalaveras.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Asbel Ramirez
Catering
We offer some of our favorite dishes for catering! You can choose form large pans or individual meals. Please contact Lilianab@corpkmg.com for more info. <br />
Private party facilities
We offer private events for parties of 35 or more! Some options are prefixed menu, buffet, taco bar and more! Please contact Lilianab@corpkmg.com for more info.

Location
187 N Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107-3350
Area
Pasadena
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Vegan

Dragón RollUS$16.00
fried california roll - cucumber - onions - jalapeño - crab meat - cream cheese - spicy mayo - teriyaki - shrimp tempura - toasted sesame seed
Culichi RollUS$18.00
salmon chipotle guiso - cream cheese - panko crusted - jalapeño aoili - teriyaki sauce - toasted sesame seed - avocado - shaved red onion
GuacamoleUS$14.00
pico - queso fresco - fresh chips
CevicheUS$22.00
shrimp - pico - avocado - salsa negra - mango relish - tostadas
NachosUS$12.00
monterey jack - beans - pico - avo mash - mexican crema - chipotle crema
TaquitosUS$10.00
5 potato or chicken - beans - molcajete salsa - lettuce - queso fresco - mexican crema - chipotle crema
EsquiteUS$12.00
roasted corn - garlic aioli - cotija - chili powder
QuesadillaUS$12.00
monterey jack - pico - chipotle crema - avo mash
Queso FundidoUS$18.00
chorizo - pickled carrots - lime onions - chile toreado
AguachilesUS$22.00
lime cured shrimp - aguachile salsa - cucumber - red onion - avocado - tostadas

Tacos

AsadaUS$5.50
steak - molcajete salsa - avo mash - cilantro - radish
PolloUS$5.50
chicken - green salsa - cilantro - avo mash - radish
BarbacoaUS$5.50
braised beef - green salsa - lime onions - cilantro - radish
ChicharrónUS$5.50
pork belly guiso - pickled onion - queso fresco
CarnitasUS$5.50
pork confit - green salsa - pico
PescadoUS$6.00
beer battered fish - red cabbage - pico - chipotle crema
CamarónUS$6.00
shrimp – red cabbage - pico - chipotle crema
HongosUS$5.50
button mushroom - avo mash - pickled carrots - cilantro
RizoUS$5.50
soyrizo - grilled onion- cilantro - radish - cucumber mint salsa
CamoteUS$5.50
sweet potato - lime onions - radish - cucumber mint salsa - pepitas

Platotes

Burrito Mojado*US$13.00
rice - beans - pico - aji verde - mexican crema - monterey jack - red or green salsa
Kalaveras Salad*US$12.00
spring mix - avocado - roasted pepitas - tomatos - corn - black beans - cotija - avocado ranch - tortilla strips
Carnitas*US$22.00
pork confit - pico - aji verde - plantains - chile toreado - rice - beans - tortillas
Kali Burrito*US$19.00
asada - shrimp - shoestring fries - monterey jack - aji verde - avo mash - black beans - plantains
Lomo Saltado*US$24.00
steak or chicken - bell pepper medley - sweet potato fries - aji verde - rice pilaf - chimichurri - tortillas
Quesa Birria TacosUS$20.00
3 crispy cheese tacos - barbacoa - lime onions - avocado - cilantro - consommé - chili oil
AlbóndigasUS$16.00
tomato chipotle broth - meatballs - seasonal vegetables
Pasta a la DiablaUS$22.00
shrimp - creamy chipotle sauce - cotija - chili flakes - garlic bread
MolcajeteUS$40.00
steak - chicken - chorizo - queso fresco - nopal - bell pepper medley - molcajete salsa - avocado - radish - green onions - chile toreado - rice - beans - tortillas
SalmónUS$24.00
grilled asparagus - pico - avocado - mango salsa - lime onions
Tacos GobernadorUS$22.00
3 quesatacos - shrimp guiso - avocado - lime onions - pickled carrot - aguachiles salsa
Carne AsadaUS$29.00
ranchera - grilled onion - chile toreado - chimichurri - rice - beans - tortillas
BarbacoaUS$20.00
braised beef - lime onions - cilantro rice - beans - tortillas
Enchiladas VerdesUS$22.00
2 enchiladas - shredded chicken - pasilla cream sauce - monterey jack - mexican crema - lime onions - avocado - rice - beans
Enchiladas de CamarónUS$22.00
2 enchiladas - shrimp guiso - monterey jack - chipotle salsa - pico - cilantro - mexican crema - avocado - rice - beans

Postres

Churro SandwichUS$9.00
vanilla ice cream - berry compote - cinnamon sugar
Flan de CasaUS$9.00
vanilla and orange custard - whipped cream - berry compote - mint

Mezcal

El ValienteUS$14.00
los javis mezcal - lime juice - pineapple nectar - agave syrup - jalapeño
Mula OaxaqueñaUS$13.00
los javis mezcal - ancho reyes - lime juice - ginger
La Última PalabraUS$15.00
los javis mezcal - green chartreuse - lime juice - pineapple nectar
El ChamucoUS$14.00
los javis mezcal - passion fruit - mango purée
Fuego de DragónUS$15.00
habanero infused mezcal - dragon fruit - pomegranate - agave syrup - lemon juice - cherry bitters

Whiskey

La MeseraUS$14.00
jameson - lemon juice - agave syrup - jalapeño - muddled cucumber - elderflower - crushed black pepper
GuayaberaUS$14.00
chivas regal 12 - guava - pineapple nectar
Kopa de FridaUS$15.00
hibiscus infused rye - lemon juice - agave syrup - habanero shrub

Vodka

La GüeraUS$14.00
stoli lime vodka - lime juice - creme de cassis - agave syrup - cucumber - mint
Mi CucuUS$14.00
vodka - rosemary - lemon - strawberry - kiwi - passion fruit purée - prosecco

Margaritas

Pitcher (64oz) $45; Flight (4 Samples) $35

KalaveraUS$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - triple sec - agave syrup - lime juice
ChamoyadaUS$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - chamoy - mango purée
Pepinos con ChileUS$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - jalapeño cucumber purée - agave syrup
Piña con ChileUS$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - pineapple chile purée
Mi Novia FresaUS$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - strawberry purée
El ChupacabrasUS$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - hibiscus flower syrup
Dulce de TamarindoUS$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - tamarind purée
La VelaUS$16.00
serrano infused tequila - mango - pineapple - cucumber - lime juice

Classics

Paloma NegraUS$15.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - charcoal infused tequila - squirt soda
Mojito PrietoUS$14.00
sailor jerry - brown sugar - lime juice - mint - sparkling water
Jarrito LokoUS$14.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - jarritos soda - muddled watermelon

Slushies

Nieve de LimónUS$14.00
jimador blanco tequila - fresh squeezed lime - infused agave syrup
Horchata ColadaUS$14.00
malibu pineapple rum - horchata purée - pineapple nectar - condensed milk - cinnamon - whipped cream

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Pasadena
Good for groups
Pasadena
Hot spot
Pasadena
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kalaveras-Pasadena offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great food, customer service and clean" surroundings, making it a popular choice for regular visitors. While "service was great, food and drinks were delicious," some guests noted the volume and authenticity issues. The cocktails shine, perfect for those seeking a lively dining experience.

99 Reviews

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Asia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was amazing! For a large party she did incredible!
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RoseG
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Not our vibe. It’s a spot for a younger crowd complete with a “parade for table shots” lol. The lighting and music gives it a club feel.. We’ll pass.
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Magdalena
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun place for happy hour and party. Loud music. Has outdoor patio with heater. Has happy hour menu with limited items. Food and drinks are good. Will come again.
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KarinaD
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 3 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went at 530 happy hour, for a birthday celebration. When we tried to order happy hour food the server did they only had 3 of the 8 items available. Then we tried to order off the seafood Wednesday\Thursday special menu that is posted online, the server said they no longer offered that menu, even though it’s online. I didn’t understand why we could order the 5 taquito dinner, but not the 3 taquito happy hour plate. We spent almost $400 with tip, I really just wish that would have honored the menus they advertise.
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J
Judy
Los Angeles
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We go to Taco Tuesday every week for abut 2 months now and love ... but yesterday a weird thing happened .... I asked for a bit more salsa .. that came with my small basket of chips and they told me I had to pay $2.00 additionally for 2 Tablespoons of salsa .. was not happy at all with this ... it's SALSA. not steak!!!! The server who waited on us though extremely nice and pleasant has so much perfume on - I did not not want to call her back as I could not get that lingering smell to go away ... cologne or aftershave should not be permitted on a server who is serving you food .. just and FYI
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nothing special. Just dinner. Service could have been better and the food did not taste the same as some other Kalaveras locations I’ve been to. Still had a good time with my family.
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Elizabeth
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
If you want to feel like you’re eating overly salty Mexican food in a club this is your place.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I went for my birthday. Party of 11. Dinner drinks and appetizers. Towards the end, a waitress kept asking me if I wanted them to sing me happy birthday. I said sure and then no one ever came. They sang to 3 different parties and skipped me. Which was ok. But my dad approached a waitress and asked them to sing to me and she said they only sing to people they order food and drinks. We spend almost $400 and when they did come, my name was misspelled and the sign was missing letters.
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OlgaE
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was good but, the service was slow and unreliable. The music is way too loud, you can’t have a conversation with the person next to you or hear the wait staff to make your order. The cocktails are amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was not bad. I would say a bit better than average but the food was the worst Mexican I’ve ever had. If I ever went again I would go for the chips and salsa cause I mean how can you mess that up and some drinks.
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FAQs

Kalaveras-Pasadena offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 314-3540.

Kalaveras-Pasadena is rated 4.3 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

187 N Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107-3350

Additional information

Area
Pasadena
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Latin, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Asbel Ramirez
Additional
Vegan

Website
https://www.kalaveras.com/
Phone number
(626) 314-3540
Catering
We offer some of our favorite dishes for catering! You can choose form large pans or individual meals. Please contact Lilianab@corpkmg.com for more info. <br />
Private party facilities
We offer private events for parties of 35 or more! Some options are prefixed menu, buffet, taco bar and more! Please contact Lilianab@corpkmg.com for more info.

Kalaveras-Pasadena

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Platitos

Dragón RollUS$16.00

Culichi RollUS$18.00

GuacamoleUS$14.00

CevicheUS$22.00

NachosUS$12.00

TaquitosUS$10.00

EsquiteUS$12.00

QuesadillaUS$12.00

Queso FundidoUS$18.00

AguachilesUS$22.00

Tacos

AsadaUS$5.50

PolloUS$5.50

BarbacoaUS$5.50

ChicharrónUS$5.50

CarnitasUS$5.50

PescadoUS$6.00

CamarónUS$6.00

HongosUS$5.50

RizoUS$5.50

CamoteUS$5.50

Platotes

Burrito Mojado*US$13.00

Kalaveras Salad*US$12.00

Carnitas*US$22.00

Kali Burrito*US$19.00

Lomo Saltado*US$24.00

Quesa Birria TacosUS$20.00

AlbóndigasUS$16.00

Pasta a la DiablaUS$22.00

MolcajeteUS$40.00

SalmónUS$24.00

Tacos GobernadorUS$22.00

Carne AsadaUS$29.00

BarbacoaUS$20.00

Enchiladas VerdesUS$22.00

Enchiladas de CamarónUS$22.00

Postres

Churro SandwichUS$9.00

Flan de CasaUS$9.00

Mezcal

El ValienteUS$14.00

Mula OaxaqueñaUS$13.00

La Última PalabraUS$15.00

El ChamucoUS$14.00

Fuego de DragónUS$15.00

Whiskey

La MeseraUS$14.00

GuayaberaUS$14.00

Kopa de FridaUS$15.00

Vodka

La GüeraUS$14.00

Mi CucuUS$14.00

Margaritas

KalaveraUS$13.00

ChamoyadaUS$13.00

Pepinos con ChileUS$13.00

Piña con ChileUS$13.00

Mi Novia FresaUS$13.00

El ChupacabrasUS$13.00

Dulce de TamarindoUS$13.00

La VelaUS$16.00

Classics

Paloma NegraUS$15.00

Mojito PrietoUS$14.00

Jarrito LokoUS$14.00

Slushies

Nieve de LimónUS$14.00

Horchata ColadaUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Kalaveras-Pasadena offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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