Kalaveras Whittier

4.4

36 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Lively

Kalaveras is a unique fast casual concept with vibrant colors, art, music, and culture of a time honored tradition – El Dia de Los Muertos. A blend of innovative urban mixology, Latin American culinary classics, tribute to well known Hispanic artists, and nothing but buenas vibras!

Our cocktails are a mixture of urban mixology complemented by fresh ingredients including herbs, infusions, and homemade syrups. This immersive experience indulges all of the senses, creating a unique experience even for those with the most complex of palates.

Our culinary menu reflects a deep passion for traditional Mexican and Latin American cuisine with a modern Kalaveras twist. Our Chef's recipes are passed down from generation to generation. We showcase classics such as barbacoa and carnitas plates, which are slow cooked to perfection, as well as unique twists on Enchiladas Verdes, Tacos gobernador, and our exclusive Molcajete.

Additional information

Location
13112 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601-4301
Phone number
(562) 360-1152
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Klassic Wet BurritoUS$13.00
Rice, beans, pico de gallo, smothered with green or red salsa. Choice of meat asada, pollo, cartinas or barbacoa.
Kali-BurritoUS$14.00
Asada, shoestring fries, melted monterey jack, avocado, wrapped in flour tortilla. Served with black beans, plantains and habanero kala-salsa.

Tacos

Asada TacosUS$4.50
Savory marinated steak served over our delicious fresh tortilla. Topped with guacamole, cilantro and shredded radish.
Pollo TacoUS$4.50
Tasteful marinated chicken breast served over a delicious handmade tortilla. Topped with guacamole and cilantro.

Entrees

MolcajeteUS$35.00
Marinated steak and juicy chicken breast, house chorizo, queso fresco, cactus and a fried jalapeno all served in a hot molten rock bowl with our delicious molcajete sauce. Enjoy with our Mexican rice, refried beans and fresh tortillas.
SalmonUS$22.00
Fresh salmon carefully grilled. Served with our house rice, grilled asparagus, sliced avocado and mango relish.

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kalaveras Whittier offers a vibrant dining atmosphere with "great food" and "amazing service." Guests enjoy the lively ambiance, though it can be "pretty loud." The restaurant is known for its "delicious chorizo queso dip" and "fun drinks." While service can be inconsistent, many find it "definitely worth the experience."

36 Reviews

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Genia
Los Angeles38 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My first time at this location. We went on Sunday for brunch. The lines to get food is absolutely ridiculous. I waited almost 30 minutes to get an omelette and the set up is really disorganized. The manager saw the long line and didn’t think about putting someone else to help with tacos. The manager saw the long line and didn’t do anything about adding someone else to help. There was a long line for the entire brunch.
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Suzanne
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, great service & great food & drinks!
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Jennifer
Las Vegas9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great. It can get a bit loud with large crowds but food was good.
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Esperanza
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were tired and hungry, we got there, no one was at the front, we waited for about 10min all servers around kept just doing their thing, the host came out of the kitchen with a to go order and finally gave us a table at the entrance, it was cold. We requested and moved to another table. The food was ok. Hubby ordered a second beer that never came but the bill made it. Definitely not going back
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Niko
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was really good. I enjoyed this place very much!!! I’ll definitely be back.
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MARTIN
Osaka1 review
5.0
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great Staffs, Great food .Table was ready when we arrived
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michelle
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing ambiance and food was DE-Lucious. Definitely will go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Music is too loud for my taste… My aguachile was more like a tostada portion and it wasn’t lemony in taste, the chile was not the salsa that goes with that particular plate. My nephews loved the wet burritos so that’s a plus and my nieces loved the barbacoa so that’s good to order too. My nephews drink was forgotten twice. I think I would go back only as a last option. I was not thoroughly impressed. It was my first time there, just an OK experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This isn’t the first time I come to this location. I went after I proposed to my girlfriend and the vibe , lights and music were great. That was just a cherry on top but the food and drinks were the real deal. Portions and drinks were just a 10/10 you really got for what you paid for ! Servers weregreat and they help you out if you’re indecisive with suggestions. Will recommend and will be coming back !!
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Diana
Los Angeles1 review
2.0
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I was excited for a nice Father’s Day dinner but was kind of disappointed. Not sure if they were short staffed but not a lot of people eating there and the time and service was not great.
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Kalaveras Whittier is rated 4.4 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

13112 Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA 90601-4301

Additional information

Phone number
(562) 360-1152
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Kalaveras Whittier

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Menu

Appetizers

GuacamoleUS$10.00

CevicheUS$18.00

Kala Bowls

Chicken Kala BowlsUS$14.00

Asada Kala BowlsUS$14.00

Kala Burritos

Klassic Wet BurritoUS$13.00

Kali-BurritoUS$14.00

Tacos

Asada TacosUS$4.50

Pollo TacoUS$4.50

Entrees

MolcajeteUS$35.00

SalmonUS$22.00

What 36 people are saying

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