Kalaveras-Pasadena

4.2

99 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Great for brunch
Charming
Dog-friendly

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
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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

Tacos

Asada$5.50
steak - molcajete salsa - avo mash - cilantro - radish
Pollo$5.50
chicken - green salsa - cilantro - avo mash - radish
Barbacoa$5.50
braised beef - green salsa - lime onions - cilantro - radish
Chicharrón$5.50
pork belly guiso - pickled onion - queso fresco
Carnitas$5.50
pork confit - green salsa - pico
Pescado$6.00
beer battered fish - red cabbage - pico - chipotle crema
Camarón$6.00
shrimp – red cabbage - pico - chipotle crema
Hongos$5.50
button mushroom - avo mash - pickled carrots - cilantro
Rizo$5.50
soyrizo - grilled onion- cilantro - radish - cucumber mint salsa
Camote$5.50
sweet potato - lime onions - radish - cucumber mint salsa - pepitas

Platotes

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

Postres

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

Mezcal

El Valiente$14.00
los javis mezcal - lime juice - pineapple nectar - agave syrup - jalapeño
Mula Oaxaqueña$13.00
los javis mezcal - ancho reyes - lime juice - ginger
La Última Palabra$15.00
los javis mezcal - green chartreuse - lime juice - pineapple nectar
El Chamuco$14.00
los javis mezcal - passion fruit - mango purée
Fuego de Dragón$15.00
habanero infused mezcal - dragon fruit - pomegranate - agave syrup - lemon juice - cherry bitters

Whiskey

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

Vodka

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

Margaritas

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

Kalavera$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - triple sec - agave syrup - lime juice
Chamoyada$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - chamoy - mango purée
Pepinos con Chile$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - jalapeño cucumber purée - agave syrup
Piña con Chile$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - pineapple chile purée
Mi Novia Fresa$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - strawberry purée
El Chupacabras$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - hibiscus flower syrup
Dulce de Tamarindo$13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - tamarind purée
La Vela$16.00
serrano infused tequila - mango - pineapple - cucumber - lime juice

Classics

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

Slushies

Nieve de Limón$14.00
jimador blanco tequila - fresh squeezed lime - infused agave syrup
Horchata Colada$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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 on November 17, 2024
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 November 10, 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 November 9, 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 October 3, 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 September 25, 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 September 23, 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 August 31, 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.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 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 June 24, 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 May 26, 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 4.2 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Platitos

Dragón Roll$16.00

Culichi Roll$18.00

Guacamole$14.00

Ceviche$22.00

Nachos$12.00

Taquitos$10.00

Esquite$12.00

Quesadilla$12.00

Queso Fundido$18.00

Aguachiles$22.00

Tacos

Asada$5.50

Pollo$5.50

Barbacoa$5.50

Chicharrón$5.50

Carnitas$5.50

Pescado$6.00

Camarón$6.00

Hongos$5.50

Rizo$5.50

Camote$5.50

Platotes

Burrito Mojado*$13.00

Kalaveras Salad*$12.00

Carnitas*$22.00

Kali Burrito*$19.00

Lomo Saltado*$24.00

Quesa Birria Tacos$20.00

Albóndigas$16.00

Pasta a la Diabla$22.00

Molcajete$40.00

Salmón$24.00

Tacos Gobernador$22.00

Carne Asada$29.00

Barbacoa$20.00

Enchiladas Verdes$22.00

Enchiladas de Camarón$22.00

Postres

Churro Sandwich$9.00

Flan de Casa$9.00

Mezcal

El Valiente$14.00

Mula Oaxaqueña$13.00

La Última Palabra$15.00

El Chamuco$14.00

Fuego de Dragón$15.00

Whiskey

La Mesera$14.00

Guayabera$14.00

Kopa de Frida$15.00

Vodka

La Güera$14.00

Mi Cucu$14.00

Margaritas

Kalavera$13.00

Chamoyada$13.00

Pepinos con Chile$13.00

Piña con Chile$13.00

Mi Novia Fresa$13.00

El Chupacabras$13.00

Dulce de Tamarindo$13.00

La Vela$16.00

Classics

Paloma Negra$15.00

Mojito Prieto$14.00

Jarrito Loko$14.00

Slushies

Nieve de Limón$14.00

Horchata Colada$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Kalaveras-Pasadena offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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