Kalaveras-Pasadena

Name: Kalaveras-Pasadena
Address: 187 N Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91107-3350
Telephone: (626) 314-3540
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

101 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

20 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 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
Area
Pasadena
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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

Tacos

AsadaUSD 5.50
steak - molcajete salsa - avo mash - cilantro - radish
PolloUSD 5.50
chicken - green salsa - cilantro - avo mash - radish
BarbacoaUSD 5.50
braised beef - green salsa - lime onions - cilantro - radish
ChicharrónUSD 5.50
pork belly guiso - pickled onion - queso fresco
CarnitasUSD 5.50
pork confit - green salsa - pico
PescadoUSD 6.00
beer battered fish - red cabbage - pico - chipotle crema
CamarónUSD 6.00
shrimp – red cabbage - pico - chipotle crema
HongosUSD 5.50
button mushroom - avo mash - pickled carrots - cilantro
RizoUSD 5.50
soyrizo - grilled onion- cilantro - radish - cucumber mint salsa
CamoteUSD 5.50
sweet potato - lime onions - radish - cucumber mint salsa - pepitas

Platotes

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

Postres

Churro SandwichUSD 9.00
vanilla ice cream - berry compote - cinnamon sugar
Flan de CasaUSD 9.00
vanilla and orange custard - whipped cream - berry compote - mint

Mezcal

El ValienteUSD 14.00
los javis mezcal - lime juice - pineapple nectar - agave syrup - jalapeño
Mula OaxaqueñaUSD 13.00
los javis mezcal - ancho reyes - lime juice - ginger
La Última PalabraUSD 15.00
los javis mezcal - green chartreuse - lime juice - pineapple nectar
El ChamucoUSD 14.00
los javis mezcal - passion fruit - mango purée
Fuego de DragónUSD 15.00
habanero infused mezcal - dragon fruit - pomegranate - agave syrup - lemon juice - cherry bitters

Whiskey

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

Vodka

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

Margaritas

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

KalaveraUSD 13.00
jimador blanco tequila - triple sec - agave syrup - lime juice
ChamoyadaUSD 13.00
jimador blanco tequila - chamoy - mango purée
Pepinos con ChileUSD 13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - jalapeño cucumber purée - agave syrup
Piña con ChileUSD 13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - pineapple chile purée
Mi Novia FresaUSD 13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - strawberry purée
El ChupacabrasUSD 13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - hibiscus flower syrup
Dulce de TamarindoUSD 13.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - tamarind purée
La VelaUSD 16.00
serrano infused tequila - mango - pineapple - cucumber - lime juice

Classics

Paloma NegraUSD 15.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - charcoal infused tequila - squirt soda
Mojito PrietoUSD 14.00
sailor jerry - brown sugar - lime juice - mint - sparkling water
Jarrito LokoUSD 14.00
jimador blanco tequila - lime juice - jarritos soda - muddled watermelon

Slushies

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

What 101 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 is a lively spot perfect for happy hours and parties, offering a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing cocktails." While the food receives mixed reviews, the place shines with its "great customer service" and outdoor patio. Ideal for those seeking a festive environment with music and good drinks.

101 Reviews

c
chris
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to celebrate my daughter’s birthday & it was fantastic! The servers & staff are top notch! Thank you so much!!!
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J
Jasvir
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not the best food, but drinks are good. Don’t order the limo saltado/pollo saltado, they don’t know what they’re doing with that dish.
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Asia
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 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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RG
RoseG
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
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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M
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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KD
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
VIP
Los Angeles
16 reviews
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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OT
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.
1 person found this helpful
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.
1 person found this helpful

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 101 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

20 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 6 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 Parking
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Platitos

Dragón RollUSD 16.00

Culichi RollUSD 18.00

GuacamoleUSD 14.00

CevicheUSD 22.00

NachosUSD 12.00

TaquitosUSD 10.00

EsquiteUSD 12.00

QuesadillaUSD 12.00

Queso FundidoUSD 18.00

AguachilesUSD 22.00

Tacos

AsadaUSD 5.50

PolloUSD 5.50

BarbacoaUSD 5.50

ChicharrónUSD 5.50

CarnitasUSD 5.50

PescadoUSD 6.00

CamarónUSD 6.00

HongosUSD 5.50

RizoUSD 5.50

CamoteUSD 5.50

Platotes

Burrito Mojado*USD 13.00

Kalaveras Salad*USD 12.00

Carnitas*USD 22.00

Kali Burrito*USD 19.00

Lomo Saltado*USD 24.00

Quesa Birria TacosUSD 20.00

AlbóndigasUSD 16.00

Pasta a la DiablaUSD 22.00

MolcajeteUSD 40.00

SalmónUSD 24.00

Tacos GobernadorUSD 22.00

Carne AsadaUSD 29.00

BarbacoaUSD 20.00

Enchiladas VerdesUSD 22.00

Enchiladas de CamarónUSD 22.00

Postres

Churro SandwichUSD 9.00

Flan de CasaUSD 9.00

Mezcal

El ValienteUSD 14.00

Mula OaxaqueñaUSD 13.00

La Última PalabraUSD 15.00

El ChamucoUSD 14.00

Fuego de DragónUSD 15.00

Whiskey

La MeseraUSD 14.00

GuayaberaUSD 14.00

Kopa de FridaUSD 15.00

Vodka

La GüeraUSD 14.00

Mi CucuUSD 14.00

Margaritas

KalaveraUSD 13.00

ChamoyadaUSD 13.00

Pepinos con ChileUSD 13.00

Piña con ChileUSD 13.00

Mi Novia FresaUSD 13.00

El ChupacabrasUSD 13.00

Dulce de TamarindoUSD 13.00

La VelaUSD 16.00

Classics

Paloma NegraUSD 15.00

Mojito PrietoUSD 14.00

Jarrito LokoUSD 14.00

Slushies

Nieve de LimónUSD 14.00

Horchata ColadaUSD 14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Kalaveras-Pasadena offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kalaveras-Pasadena restaurant rated?