Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar

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   StephanieL

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   We chose Calavera for a special birthday brunch for 8 people. I’d eaten there many times as chose this place because the food is so well-done and authentic ye innovative. The staff couldn’t have been nicer or mor attentive, and the food was consistently great. The drinks were also great as usual. Everyone was impressed and it was a successful brunch.

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service2ambience4

   The food at Calavera was outstanding! Delicious, creative and flavorful drinks, appetizers and main courses. Unfortunately, the restaurant now uses a QR code and app for the menu as well as ordering. The app was glitchy and the server, though very very nice, was not available to answer questions. Totally understand that there is a labor shortage, but I would’ve preferred to order from a counter and actually engage with a human being, rather than pay tableservice prices to squint at the app all evening.

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   RichardE

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Our first time in this outstanding neighborhood upscale Mexican restaurant. Their menu features a lot of seafood, along with the traditional chicken and pork, in some unusual preparations. With another couple we shared a bunch of appetizers and sampled a variety of main dishes and had the outstanding churro balls for desert. All of the preparations were excellent and very tasty. Margaritas were very good and they have an extensive cocktail list and cans/bottles of beers. The outdoor patio was very pleasant, except that the large table next to us had too much to drink and got extremely boisterous at times -- like they were home and not in a public setting. We hope not to encounter them on a return visit.

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   Sarah

   New York Area

   14 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Horrible experience. Our car window was smashed and the staff were not helping us get the police until the manager. Visiting from out of state. Didn’t expect the get an attempted robbery, not a safe place. And the app to order food is difficult and bulky. Do not eat here!

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on June 23, 2022

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   The ordering and food came out quickly

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on June 23, 2022

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   Wonderful patio. But you could easily/safely sit inside as all the door are open.

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   FrequentDiner

   San Francisco

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on June 21, 2022

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   At first we were not sure about the service, however once we made contact with our server, it was great. Our server went above and beyond. The food was great it should have been warmer, when it arrived it was barely warm , however it was still delicious. The cocktails are delicious. We had our small dog with us and the patio seating was perfect.

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   JordanH

   Exclusive

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on June 20, 2022

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   Very good food! Everything we ate had great flavor and good portions! Even the drinks we had were very tasty!

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   BenjaminA

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 20, 2022

   overall3food3service2ambience5

   Great drinks and ambiance. Clearly many good selections in the menu, really enjoyed their version of queso fundido , with surprisingly tasty and authentic chorizo. Very disappointed with chicken and shrimp tacos. They were over-stuffed and the tortilla fell apart. Too saucy and runny. The shrimp tacos had very bland seasoning and the notion of a jicama tortilla is not functional and did not positively contribute to the taste of the tacos whatsoever. Would love to try more stuff on the menu but left with disappointment from the tacos, which underutilized the potential of the excellent tortillas that were otherwise fully enjoyed with the queso fundido option. Rice pudding was delicious. The restaurant obviously has a talented chef that just needs to cut down on being overly creative. Mexican food is not about stuffing tacos with excessive or overly-fancy ingredients.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Great food but the QR code service really takes away from the experience. I don’t want to order from my phone.

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    AlejaR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

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    They had a private event after my reservation and it did not feel the attention very pleasure. They were serving quickly and taking the empty plates fast. They should have let us make a reservation if they don’t have the time and pleasure to give a good service!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience4

    Hostess was great! Friendly and seated us where we requested. The waiter was snotty. There were just two of us and he seemed to want us to leave quickly. They made a mistake in my drink order and he pressured me to accept the incorrect drink rather than just correcting it. Food wasn’t very good and was expensive. Only things I enjoyed were the hostess and the nice patio seating.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

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    Overall experience was pleasant. The food was amazing. Everything is done virtually, so there isn’t much interaction with staff.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

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    Fabulous mushroom pastor tacos! My second time ordering them and we got some to go for appetizers for a party we are hosting tomorrow. The hostess took good care of our puppy too. You might want to invest in new outdoor tables though. We love your restaurant. Spring

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    Lola

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

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    Great food, great service, lovely outdoor seating. Unusual and special dishes. The mushroom tacos are especially fabulous! And the house margarita is perfectly made. Just hard enough not too sweet.

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    JakeL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    We were seated quickly by friendly staff and instructed to scan a QR code for the menu and to order from our phone. Once our order had been submitted I noticed a few things that appeared to have been added by the server. I cancelled the order and we were offered paper menus from which to order. The food arrived so quickly after we ordered that we felt like our minds had been read ahead of time and the staff was just waiting for confirmation. The ahi tostadas were delish, loaded with peppers and very spicy. The chicken mole enchiladas were tasty but barely warm. The drinks were good. We ate outdoors, the weather was great, and we did not feel rushed.

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    AmyO

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2022

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    We love Calavera; so chill on the patio, food is deeeelicious, margaritas OMG.

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    ZOEC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

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    I love this restaurant so much!! The food is excellent, the drinks are exceptional and the staff is friendly, helpful and generally fabulous. My favorite spot in Oakland!

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    Scott

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

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    I took my wife and kids to celebrate my wife's birthday. All of the entrees were delicious and my family was very impressed. My son said it was "next level" compared to the Mexican restaurants we usually frequent (and also consider good). The service was fast. Extra items that I ordered were brought out within a couple of minutes of placing the order on the app. It was a very comfortable, casual and delightful experience.

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    IsabelY

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience5

    Very tasty food with nice cocktails, we went for brunch so the menu was limited, but creative. The server was in a bad mood and it was obvious. The ambience was excellent though.

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    jessicar

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2022

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    My husband and I came here the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and absolutely loved everything about it. The staff is personable and fun and the food was amazing. 11/10 would recommend the vegan al pastor tacos! Cannot wait to come back soon to try more menu items!

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    Kelly

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

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    Both unique and classic Mexican dishes. Start with their very different Caesar salad. Excellent mole and special dishes on Thursdays. Great for lunch or dinner.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3

    Overall enjoyed the experience but reserved an outdoor table to find out that they were not seating anyone outside because they had a buyout in that area. We likely would have chosen another location due to the nice weather and rise in Covid cases had we known this. Would definitely go back.

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    Darin

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2022

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    Terrific cocktails, unique Mexican dishes, and terrific service. What's not to LOVE? We'll be back again and again!

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    estherG

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience5

    Went for a birthday dinner and could barely hear each other talk. Waitress was very nice until she got assigned to another table area and then they sent us somebody else. They barely came to the table and ended up having awful service. Everything was ultra spicy, Even after we asked for non-spice. Pretty ambience but very loud. Really wanted to like the place But too many things went wrong

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    ZenZ

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2022

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    Unique flavors and ingredients, an inviting atmosphere and great staff made our UC Berkeley Graduation party a hit.

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    CJBL

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

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    needed a place to eat and have a cocktail after the women's march, it was yummy, and never disappoints. food is delish, cocktails are delish, and the outside was perfect, partially cause it was just a beautiful day in oakland!

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    SusannaM

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall4food5service1ambience4

    The online ordering is a pain. No one guided us to order in courses so all our food came at once. Servers only appeared to clear dishes. Food was fantastic and the vibe was great. I noticed our table wasn’t the only one having issues with the app though.

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    DavidS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    At Calavera for lunch yesterday with a business partner, the food was good but the service was uncharacteristically off. Made for a little awkwardness with my partner who paid for lunch.

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    Biged415

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    Food was really delicious. Service was wonderful and the drinks were amazing. Definitely coming back soon.

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    LauraH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2022

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    Slow service but the food was worth the wait. Excellent, inspired and inspiring dishes. If you love authentic and imaginative Mexican cuisine, a must-try.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always wonderful, flavorful dishes and exceptional service. Shrimp tacos, lamb, enchiladas, are my favorite. Working my way down the menu - mussels and whole fish look delish.

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    Juju

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service1ambience3

    not sure how i feel about a nice restaurant without an actual server to help your table. it's done all electronically with an occasional random person checking in. didn't feel right. felt like a fancy fast food joint.

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    namsmom

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Lots of dining space, lovely menu, terrific service. Had some wonderful food…very spicy and tasty aguachile guero (shrimp, cucumbers, onion, cliantro), delicious cochonita pibil, lovely fish tacos. Server very attentive and knowledgeable. Well worth finding a parking space,

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    KarenM

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Loved the cocktails- Archie is a great bartender! Fun and inventive ambiance, delicious aquachile, mushroom and fish tacos .

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    AlbaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Great service, amazing drinks, fun ambiance and yummy food! Definitely recommend!

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    JulianB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    We sat outside on a cool Friday evening and had cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. The outside seating area is covered and heated; warm enough not to need the jackets we had brought, quiet enough to have an easy conversation. Although ordering is all by app, the uniformly excellent waitstaff were happy to bring paper menus and to answer questions and offer recommendations. Each time we added to our order it arrived within a couple of minutes and was delicious. We left well-satisfied with the quality and quantity, and will return.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

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    I had not been here in years. The portions are very small and the food is extremely expensive. I consider it to be “upscale Mexican “. The drinks were not strong and we’re $15 each. All told, we spent over $100 and had only small plates plus one drink apiece. I think it’s worth trying once, but it’s not a place I would go back to because it’s just too over-the-top. With that said, they are still using the QR code method for service so if you need something you have to flag someone down for things like water or extra napkins.

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    DylanJ

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

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    Delicious Mexican food, plenty of vegetarian-friendly options, good cocktails, and a lovely patio for outdoor seating.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

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    20 of us reserved and Sat at high tables

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