The Calaveras NYC

Love this place. Does it look small and cramped on the outside? Yes but head inside and down the stairs and you are transported into a relaxing, open, welcoming oasis. The food was well prepared and full of flavor. The drinks were perfection. The service was helpful and attentive without being overbearing. Hit the happy hour on taco Tuesdays and you can’t miss!

Looks small but will make your tummy happy , good quality food , handmade tortillas , great salsas and good flavor ! What else I could ask for in NY

Cozy Mexican restaurant serving up a limited menu of items.Establishment is not handicap accessible so if you intend on dining, keep in mind there is a set of staircase that leads to the downstairs area for the restaurant.The guacamole was too cold and salty. The tacos were decent at best and the drinks were alright.Nothing to brag about but this restaurant is decent.

We flew in for a concert and this place did not disappoint one bit! Customer service was on point! I ate some pork shoulder with Rice beans and pickled onions. The food was delicious and we hung around for some margaritas. Definitely recommend trying it out.

All I can say is, mmm, mmmm, yummy.This restaurant offers the best authentic Mexican food. The salsa and chips appetizer was very tasty. My taste buds exploded.The main dishes were amazing. Home cooking to the max. Good sized portions, and I love food.The only setback was that only one server, plus she was the bartender too, so it took a while, but so much worthwhile the slight wait.

We absolutely loved this place, the food, music, ambiance, & drinks were all so good! We came here on a Friday around 2pm for lunch and were the only people here. They have a happy hour and lunch specials. We all ordered the pomegranate red sangria. It was very refreshing, not too sweet or overpowering. We ordered the esquites to share, then two of us ordered Chicken Enchiladas Suizas, and the other ordered Chicken Enchiladas de Mole off of the lunch specials menu. They came out fast and absolutely gorgeous! They had great flavor, the chicken was perfectly cooked, the verde sauce had a nice spice to it and almost had a sweet tint to it? I couldn’t tell if it was the sauce or the onions on top, but I really enjoyed pickled red onion. The flavors were really great. We sat outside and had such a great time! They also have a cute/cozy dining area downstairs. Highly recommend this place. Very close to Central Park as well!

Popped in here on a rainy Saturday and everything was incredible. The food and drinks were all clearly homemade with care and used super fresh citrus which really made them pop. The margaritas were perfectly balanced, and their tacos were among the best I’ve had in my day. I have to say their tortilla chips that came with the guac were definitely the best I’ve had - perfectly light and crispy without being oily and held up to generous scoops of the guacamole. And the service was very warm and friendly, and made some awesome recommendations for us. Their hospitality was legendary and I’m looking forward to the next time I’m around to have some more tacos and mezcal.

The restaurant was completely empty and there was nobody to receive us and no guests seated. Placed a to-go order and tipped 20% on a takeout order. Half the food was missing including the consome soup and the food was very bad and old meat was served. Called to ask for a refund for the missing items and they denied that anything was missing. Never coming here again.

We came across this spot after a quick hike and only wanted drinks with a snack. But will definitely be returning for actual food cause it looks bomb! Service was nice and atmosphere is pretty chill. Our Nachos and drinks were amazing though!! Recommend👍🏻👍🏻

We loved the food here, guacamole and chips was brilliant, tortillas freshly made. Both the huevos rancheros and the breakfast burrito were great, service has room for improvement, though.

We went there last night, was awesome, fish tacos 🌮 Tacos Al pastor, carnitas and ceviche but the ceviche was ok.Just a tip… Most of us we don’t like to salty so please be aware of it.Monica y el manager se portaron geniales.This place is cozy and good for date!Try it the Cantarito cocktail.Adios amigos ! 🤪

Amazing atmosphere and delicious food! I think it’s on the pricier end for the meals and is why I offer 4/5 stars for the food rating; however, I’ve gone back twice already and enjoyed it equally both times. Major commendations to the ceviche that I have added a photo of! Their margaritas are particularly good and their staff are more than happy to discuss flavours of both food and meal options. Also, a majority of their food is gluten free and was a huge bonus for my company and me as we all have varying degrees of gluten intolerance.

Visited during Taco Tuesday- really great tacos - we got the fish and carnitas. And both were excellent - especially the fish so soft! The service was also really great.

Ate there last night and my party and I really enjoyed everything. My favorites were the corn soup, pescado tacos, and carnitas michoacanas. For my cocktail I chose The One From Oaxaca…excellent!!!

Brilliant food, lovely atmosphere, and great customer service. Taco Tuesdays is a winner as well! Best guacamole and Margaret Ive ever had! Highly recommend visiting!!

Really good food, excellent flavor! The food came out very fast, truly delicious! Really enjoyed it!

The food is really good. Tried the restaurant for the first time in Dec 2022 and we continue to go back every so often to do a sibling lunch/dinner catch up.Going back very soon.

The food was spectacular! Cesar was an amazing waiter. Please stop by and try it for yourself!

This place is perfect! The food is fresh and flavourful, the ambience lifted my spirits, and the service is super friendly. Can’t wait to be back again and again!I eat ceviche every week and never had one like this before! A must try! :)

This place is a great authentic Mexican restaurant we had gone with family and the food was outstanding! We had also ordered cocktails and they were great! Definitely recommend this place!!!

Our first time and I was very impressed. My daughter saw it on tiktok so she wanted to try it. I lived the downstairs so much. Food was great and the margaritas were ok. Will definitely go back.

I can’t say enough about this place other than you M.U.S.T. get the quesadilla se huitlacoche. I also had the enchiladas suizas which were also great. Great prices and definitely a neighbourhood gem!

Great energy, great vibesDrinks worth the moneyThe food truly deliciousDefinitely recommend if you’re in the area!

It was very below average Mexican food. Next time I’m in the mood for Mexican, I’ll try another place.

Its more reasonable than I thought.You can enjoy good Mexican food.

I love love love this place. Best steak tacos around!! Caesar is an amazing bartender! Keeps my glass full and cold! ❤️Whether it’s a hard day or a great day I always leave this place smiling 😊Catch us here for amazing taco Tuesdays 😇

Si cu a really nice place to represent Mexican food in NY! The margarita was really awesome! Looks small place but the bar area is really nice!

Marvelous Mexican, awesome ambience.Downstairs with patio and great natural light. Mexican twist im eggs Benedict (tamal and chorizo). Delicious drinks.

The restaurant is really cute with its main dining area downstairs. There were no customers when I visited on a weekday late afternoon ~5 pm. I was disappointed by the dry, cracking texture of Carne Asada tacos. You really can’t mess up Tacos, and they managed to do..$11 for 2 tacos.

Small bar on top but big downstairs@1st look the food seems as if it wont be enough but the flavor makes up for everything& great service too!!

Amazing Mexican cuisine 😋 savor a Mexico lindo y querido! A taste of Mexico in the outer area of the big apple!!

We have been to 2 Calaveras restaurants in the last two weeks. (Skip to 2nd paragraph to read about Calaveras on Columbus).After Calaveras Corner, we were not really excited to try another of their restaurants. The service was slow, my AL Pastor tacos were chewy and my husbands carnitas was tough. It took 7 minutes and 3 waiters to get salsa picante.We took a chance and came to Calaveras on Columbus - OMG! what a difference! All our food was delicious. My daughter devoured her crispy, flaky fish tacos. My husband birria was rich and tender. My short steak tacos were tender and plentiful. The service was lightning fast and friendly. We highly recommend this place!

Love this place. Usually eat there, but ordered tonight. Food arrived in 19 min and was great. Best Mexican in the neighborhood and good drinks. We usually order Birria Burrito and Mole Enchilladas and also good nachos. The whole package.

Very good food, drinks, and friendly staff. recommend the enchiladas suizas and hibiscus margarita!

Loved sitting in the outdoor patio on a sunny afternoon. They have great lunch specials and a very extended HH from 12-6PM. The chips and guacamole were very good. Service was a little slow but other than that everything was great!

Our favorite neighborhood spot, always feel like home. The food and drinks are amazing, but the staff is definitely the best part! Whether its a weekday dinner/drinks or weekend event, we always have a great time at calaveras :)

The Calaveras never fails. Personal touch. Delicious food. Carnitas is the best. Shoulder as an entree or tacos. Whether online or in person, I recommend the Calaveras.

Delicious food with vegetarian options. Would definitely recommend! It looks small from the outside, but the actual restaurant is in the basement and has lots of seating.

Great deal and food is fresh and sooo delicious

Delicious and very fresh! Service was great and the food was amazing! Highly recommended!

Good atmosphere and fantastic service! The food was very generous and tasty! I definitely will be coming back

Great food and amazing drinks! Highly recommend the margaritas and we tried the esquites, the ceveche, the brisket and Carne asada tacos. I highly recommend all theseThe host is super friendly and we got seated immediately. They have outdoor and downstairs seating. I would definitely return when in the neighborhood.They offer a discount to pay in cash and our bill was around $70 which is a good price for all this food. They also have happy hour and lunch specials

The Calaveras is one of my favorite spots in the city—it’s the place I take every single one of my guests, and they all ask to go again the next time! The food is the best, but the service really makes it! Shoutout to Cesar, who goes above and beyond each time. You can’t come here soon enough!!

Friendly staff and good service. The micheladas are delicious (but spicy!). I wish the enchiladas de mole came with rice or beans… they are bit plain. Highly recommend huitlacoche quesadillas: two delicious big quesadillas with mushrooms and huitlacoche.Definitely will come back to try more items in the menu.

This place has been our top choice around upper west side, always hesitant between the mains for the variety choices for meat lovers

Food was amazing, cozy vibe, nice promotions such as bottomless mimosas for weekend brunch! Would definitely come back

Came for the cocktails which were excellent! The food is great too, whether its the small bites or the more substantial entrees!There is outdoor seating and a fun atmosphere.

Nice cozy place. Has a small up stairs bar but the real place is downstairs. Feels warm and not like a basement.Simply decorated and has a good looking bar. Small outdoor patio like space.They are pretty new so things might change but the service was good and food is recommendable.

Absolutely loved everything they recommended!

Great place! Super kind staff and quick service. They have vegetarian tacos! Yummy big drinks!

Really enjoyed the outdoor seating. I ordered the chicken quesadillas and the portions were pretty big. It was filling and scrumptious… I definitely recommend checking this place out.

Had a wonderful dinner and service experience this past Monday night. Food tasted very fresh and delicious. Margs were so yummy. Thank you Cesar!! We will be back.

What a true gem thats hidden but well known to those in the area! Authentic Mexican food, great drinks, great service, and did I say amazing food! I came here with a few girl friends and we were truly blown away by the quality and the flavors that made me feel as if I was in Mexico! My favorite was the huitlocoche quesadilla, Mexican truffle as they described it. It satisfied all my craving and full filled all the lasting desire for Mexican food in the city. I can’t wait to come back time and time again to enjoy their margaritas and everything else on their menu!

Would go again. Food and drinks were good. Only one issue- some of our nachos had burnt tips. I guess the pile was so tall, it was close to the heat source.

Caesar is amazing. And the nachos were absolutely outstanding. And the best Mojito I’ve had in quite sometime

A charming small space with delicious food. I love their corn soup, steak tacos, and authentic offerenda.Everything we ate was delicious. When ordering tacos for sure get three instead of two.. they’re small but SUPER QUALITY. The corn soup was even better than i would have imagined. This place was a little pricey for our typically low low budget but it was worth it!

Met up with some friends for dinner but decided to leave after appetizers.Margaritas - very goodWhite sangria - tasted like syrupMexican cider - very good. A steal for $4Chicken tacos - crispy shell..dryShrimp empanadas - hard and may have had one piece of shrimp chopped up into smaller piecesElote - I didn’t try this but my companions didn’t finish itService was ok. The bartender was warm and informative. The waitress was aloof.As most have noted, the restaurant is small and located downstairs. I did not like that there was no one upstairs manning what appeared to be the take out area where the entryway is. Be mindful that at night, this is not the safest especially when there is a restroom upstairs and the door is unlocked. Anyone could walk in and the diners downstairs would have no warning.The fare here appears to cater to the area. If you’re seeking good, authentic Mexican - this is not it.

Coocoo!The food was so yummy. The environment? Great. A bit hot but still cool. I’ll be back here soon 😊

Small number of incredibly efficient and friendly staff. Had mole enchiladas. Enjoyed immensely. Drinks are nyc prices but very good quality. fresh limes.

Great lunch spot for our day trip into the city! Came in shortly after noon on a Tuesday. Friendly and attentive service, good food. Definitely would recommend all the lunch special option. (Burrito with steak pictured)

Excellent food-the enchiladas de pollo with mole was perfect+ their macchiato coffee delicious!! Highly recommend + wonderful assistance on ordering!

This place is very deceiving from the outside. It looks like a tiny small space with barely any standing room. I walked towards the entrance and waited for a staff person to assist. They have outdoor seating on the sidewalk and require you to have your vaccination card to sit inside and eat. After checking our cards, we were told we could go down stairs.Downstairs is a pretty large open space. The kitchen is down there and while being seated, you can actually see the men in the kitchen cooking which is nice. They have some pretty good seating and the space itself was really clean. Its very cozy and the lights are a little dim. Its very zen, peaceful, quiet and such a good vibe for a night with the friends or your partner.The service was a little slow HOWEVER, they really had this ONE young lady handling all tables outside (which all were full when i came in) and the few tables with guest down stairs. Totally not fair but she killed it and did her best.Now for the food and drinks, ughhhh AHHH-MAZING. i had a regular Margarita. It was really good. My sister and bestfriend had the Hibiscus Margarita and i wish i did. Its sweeter then the reg but sooooooooo good. Better then i expected. For appetizer we got the guac and chips. We also got the cheese fondu with chorizo. Both were incredible. I highly recommend. We ended up ordering Al Pastor tacos, steak tacos and fish. We got two of each and shared. Absolutely amazing. My sister couldnt finish, she was stuffed. I finished because it was amazing. The tacos were stuffed with meat. It was literally tortilla and meat lol.I would highly recommend this place. I will certainly be back asap!!!

Great dishes, fun cocktails, and really nice staff. The tacos, mole enchiladas, and ceviche were fantastic. Horchata cocktail super tasty! Love the mezcalitas and queso fundido with chorizo and rajas poblanos

This restaurant is phenomenal. The atmosphere is lovely. The decor is beautiful. The staff is courteous and friendly. White sangria is absolutely delicious. The shrimp and mashed potatoes is devine. The flavor is excellent. The sweet plantains with the salsa verde and cheese is an amazing combination of sweet and savory. I ate here visiting from Miami and I know good latin food and this was scrumptious. I would totally go back!

This place is so gorgeous. The street level entrance is cozy and modern but downstairs there’s a huuuge dining area space with an outdoor space when the weather is nice. The owners were around and very friendly, they recommended the zucchini empanadas which were so delicious I had to take some home. I will be sure to come back!

I don’t usually leave reviews but I Loved this place ! Walk past it all the time and figured I give it a try. Thought it was a small place but the Downstairs is Spacious and Nice. Service was GREAT ! My new Taco Tuesday Spot 🌮

Great Atmosphere. Delicious Mexican Cuisine. Great Decor. Staff is kind and friendly. Sopes are delicious when available (got them on Cinco de Mayo). Just be aware the entrance has an upstairs bar, but the full restaurant is down below... dont worry if the upstairs is empty... underneath it will be hoppin.

Great waitress, awesomeAmbiance, and food is delicious. What more can you want? It looks small from street level but when you go downstairs you have a spacious yet cozy space. Guacamole was delicious. Will be back

One of the best mexican restaurants in NYC. I know that we can find more and more mexican food options in this great city but to find a really authentic and delicious food its a challenge. Well, that said please visit The Calaveras and dont think that the place is just what you can see from the street, there are more space downstairs as you can see from the pictures and the chilaquiles with steak are woooooow 😋😋

If you are in this area i highly recommend stopping here for food, you won’t leave disappointed. We enjoyed everything: drinks, food, vibe, and customer service. They have outdoor seating as well as inside dining.

Been here a couple of times. Food is amazing. Service good. Cesar its very attentive and fast. Perfect for after work happy hour.

Food was incredible!! Service was fast and very polite. Will definitely be coming back!! YOU GOTTA TRY THE CARNE ASADA NACHOS AND BURRITO!!

Delicious food! Fast direct delivery from their website. Wonderful staff who called to confirm Allergy details when I wrote down in comments.

The dining area downstairs is roomy, cozy, and has a nice vibe. Service was great and food was quick to come out. We had the chips & guac and mixed tacos. Everyone was delicious and tasted fresh.

Great Mexican restaurant with good drinks and nice service. I can recommend the vegetarian Empanadas and Hibiscus Margarita.

Found this place just walking down the street and it immediately caught our attention. We dined downstairs and the service was exceptional. Great atmosphere and the food was amazing. The carnitas tacos were amazing, the marinade they used on the meat was savory and flavorful. The Al pastor tacos were also delicious. Definitely do not pass this place by if in the area.

The best Mexican in NY! We’ve been here for 10 days and this place is amazing. Authentic flavours, great service, I just wish we’d found this place earlier in our trip. Try the cerviche, enchiladas and the margaritas of course!

Fantastic place, great waiter Ceasar, very friendly, good food, would recommend highly. May return in a few weeks.

Amazing food and amazing staff. This is hands down my go to restaurant in the neighborhood! Highly recommend!

Absolutely in LOVE with this place!! So happy we came across this delicious hidden gem ❤️

Very nice quaint place. Has out back outside eating area. Good service

The drinks are awesome but I have yet to have dinner here. But I hear great things. Def will try them out again.

Amazing place to take a break or have dinner. Amazing Tacos!

Margarita and Cold Carajillo were out of this world! Ceviche was fresh and delicious. Cant wait for my Carne Asada and tacos!Edit: those were amazing as well. I wish I had 2 stomachs

Great Mexican place with lots of choice and really delicious tacos 😋🌮

Saw this cute spot and had to come in. Food was great, drinks, and staff were great and friendly. Lots of outdoor space. Queso fundido was a good move. Only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because they have a 10% Covid surcharge... (it’s separate from gratuity)...

One of my go-to’s in the neighborhood. Consistently incredibly flavorful food. Unique flavors and palate combos. The vibes downstairs are so fun.

Delicious food and good drinks!

Have ordered delivery a few times now. The food is amazing, hot and arrives pretty quickly. Probably our favorite Mexican food spot in the UWS/Harlem area.

Amazing and super friendly staff. Food was stupendous.

Delish and excellent in every way

I hosted a surprise birthday party for my wife here. It was fun and they made it easy. All the guests loved the restaurant and the margaritas. I really like this place.

Delicious Mexican food. I liked going at lunch because I was the only patron in the entire place. I loved the chicken quesadillas. Reasonably priced.

Probably the best Tacos in NY. Great spot, do not be afraid by the cold entrance, downstairs is where the fun is!!!

Great good. Great service. They had a delicious handmade tortilla wirh mushrooms too. The shrimp app is a meal in its own.

Stumbled upon this place by chance but it was the best mexican food i had in nyc!! we had to order an extra serving of guacamole because it was absolutely out of this world !!

Great hidden gem! The enchilada suiza’s were delicious. Great downstairs bar. Staff was excellent. Will go back very soon!

UPDATE (2022): At the end of last year my husband and I had our wedding reception here (50 guest), it was the perfect spot for our intimate party. The staff was amazing at getting everything ready and helping us chose a pre-fixe food and drink menu. We still get compliments about how great the restaurant atmosphere was and how much they enjoyed the food. Thank you Victor & the rest of the team!Probably have eaten here over 30 times since I moved to the area.Everything about this restaurant is what you’re looking for.Great people/service, great food, and great drinks!

Came for lunch, brilliant and delicious food, really colourful, great atmosphere.Oh, and happy hour margaritas were spot on!

My order: mole chicken enchiladas and agua de Jamaica. The food was so good and the service was great. My dish tasted like as if it was cooked at home which I loved because this city does not do Mexican food well lol Clean space and good music. Reasonable prices for this city. My coworkers and I stopped by for lunch and did not regret.

Heavily refried food, burnt oil and totally watered down drinks. Not sure where these reviews are coming from but avoid this place at all costs.

I wanted to take my blind grandma out to eat and we got our food to go instead because the server was so rude to us. She disregarded us and wasn’t welcoming, she had the worst attitude Would not recommend. Go somewhere else. 😖🥴

Great tacos

Perfect Tacos and great service! Highly recomend!

They serve the best tacos in NYC.

It was in walking distance from our hotel. Kind of a cool location with it being downstairs underground. Food was OK… Maybe it was an off night

Really cute place, with good vibes and great, personal service. The bartender/waiter was lovely and energetic, offering candid feedback on the menu items, directing us to the tastiest items. Fish tacos were delicious, brisket tacos were quite good. Veggie tacos left a bit to be desired but the margaritas made up for it. Definitely recommend.

Loveeeessss it here. My friend and I new favorite spot. Our waitress was very nice and the food was delicious. Definitely will be coming back. Especially for Happy Hour.

The food wasnt bad, but if Im spending $20 for a plate of enchiladas, I expect them to be extraordinary... And they were just mediocre.

Delicious fish tacos! Best mezcal margarita I’ve ever had. Would come again.

Great restaurant, a hidden gem on the UWS. Looks small from street level but hidden downstairs is a great big dining area. Good music and ambiance. Wonderful food also! Taco Tuesday special $20 for 3 tacos and a margarita!

A great restaurant - food is authentic and delicious and everyone who works there is really nice.

Amazing !!the quesabirria was better than in Mexicoan absolute perfect meal to end your journey

Excellent food, great service, reasonable prices - whats not to love?

This place has the best tacos and cocktail! Our favorite tacos in NYC (especially Carnitas). Also the cocktails are wonderful (the one from Oaxaca).We have been loving this place since we moved to NY 4 years ago and it is still amazing!

Bartender allowed us to use restroom, but the owner not only screamed at us for using the restroom without buying but then proceeded to follow me to my destination and continue to yell at me and get up in my face about it. don’t give this jerk your patronage there’s better bars nearby

Excellent food, locally made guacamole, superb drinks and friendly service

Calaveras offers delicious food and drinks, all while providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere. If you’re looking for reasonably priced deliciousness, and attentive workers, look no further. My go to are the steak nachos - talk about a flavor party in your mouth! And the garlic shrimp :chefs kiss:

Authentic Mexican food and drinks with an exceptional Ambiance and excellent service - a must when in the upper west side

I absolutely love this restaurant. The service is impeccable and the food is even better!! I enjoy coming to this place for lunch at least twice a week!! I can’t even imagine how crazy good this place is during brunch! Can’t wait to try this place for brunch.

Best tacos 10 of 10

Mediocre enchiladas de mole, poor service (no one to attend), overpriced.

I dont understand how this place isnt constantly packed. Weve been many times and have tried different things each time. Everything is fabulous and affordable.

Service,food,drinks 5 stars to everything...also so reasonable to the prices.

A favorite spot of mine since I discovered it about 5 years ago. Very friendly and everything is delicious. I love The lemonade and the flan. My absolute favoriteeee used to be the endsalada de pulpo. Octopus and mango salad with a delicious sauce. I was Sooo disappointed to find out they took that off the menu. I am Praying they bring it back!!!

I dont know much but their tacos are fire. I could come here again and again. Its a little more expensive than most tacos but its worth it.

Good food, good service. Nice outdoor shed with heaters and also spacious seating on the sidewalk. Fresh tacos and great corn soup!

The food is not good, the beef is bad quality, the rice is tasteless and service is not special. Go and spend your money somewhere else.

My favorite neighborhood spot. Best margaritas and Guacamole ever.Staff is amazing!!!

Awesome food and drinks.. Bartender makes a mean margarita. Definitely my new go to spot in the neighborhood.

Good food great service

Place was cozy and warmly authentic. Food was warm and authentic too. as well as delicious.

Steak and margaritas were beyond delicious

I love the birria tacos and margaritas. The staff is always great.

Food is DELISH!!!

Food was delish! Cocktails were perfectly made. We will come back!

Loved it, great service, awesome drinks and friendly staff. Very affordable.

Great food, atmosphere, and service. At a reasonable price!!

Staff are attentive, caring, and personable. The food is always delicious, but to top it off the drinks are the best in the area! It’s a neighborhood spot without any sacrifices.

Cesar is the best! he makes you feel right at home and always gives the best service 🙌

The staff was amazing, the food was terrific especially the chips and guac!! Had the tacos and was recommended the birtia for next time so will definitely be back.

Food and drinks were on point!A major con is that there was a mouse running which ruined our appetite - the staff were notified and just said “ok” and carried on like it was normal

I enjoyed my experience at The Calaveras NYC. My food, the chicken enchiladas, was excellent. Highly recommend.

Great cozy dinner on this snowy night. We enjoyed the guac, queso fundido and fish and al pastor tacos! Looking forward to coming back and trying more :)

This is some of the best Mexican food Ive ever had. Everything tasted so fresh and homemade, especially the tortillas.The Birria Nortena was juicy, tender, and delicious! Plus the portion size was very generous.The three other people I was with got steak tacos, chicken enchiladas, and Carnitas Michoacanas. All were amazing!It looks like a small place when you see it from the front but the restaurant is actually downstairs.I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice sit down Mexican restaurant.

Great place. Be sure to check out their downstairs seating area.

Roasted corn soup, and very good lunch specials. My neighborhood favorite!

This is my favorite place in the neighborhood. It has great food, great drinks and the servers are very kind.

This place is a gem. Cesar is a gentleman & great person overall. Highly Recommend this place. Great food & even better drinks.

Really great Mexican restaurant. Food is amazing, staff is friendly and helpful and great atmosphere as well.

By far my favorite mexican restaurant.

Food I ordered was very good but both times it isnt hot enough.

A very lovely place to eat Mexican Food. I highly recommend the Tacos al pastor and the Enchiladas de Mole from here.

Not sure how we havent reviewed this place yet, its our favorite spot in the neighborhood! (Thats probably why)... Super friendly, great good (everything weve had is excellent, but so good that we rarely deviate from our favorites), great space, great outdoor seating. Guacamole and margaritas are the best Ive found anywhere. Hibiscus margarita is really tasty when in the mood for something a little different. The corn chowder soup is another must-get highlight.

Great choice of tacos! Recommend sharing a few different incl. the fish taco ofc.

We popped in spontaneously but the food and service was great. Very fresh and full of flavors.Try pork because it is delicious.Also they have great choice of tequilas

So great we went there twice during our four night stay. Caesar is a gracious host and the food and cocktails are unsurpassed!

I came here for my birthday with my family and they made it really special. Food was yummy and the waiter was so nice and fun!

Calaveras Cafe is now open at 947 Columbus Avenue (106th-107th).

Best Mexican on the Upper West see ide. Amazing Mole!

Wonderful, creative restaurant. The best fish tacos I have ever had. And the roasted cauliflower is fabulous, but share it. Too much for one person. A neighborhood gem.

The guacamole and birria are great!

I never really cared for Mexican food but its close to home so I figured Id try it.. THE FOOD IS GREAT! For a guy with a Mexican American significant other who only likes a few things she likes of her native cuisine, this place is amazing. I have never been disappointed with a meal here. Ill review a meal in more detail next time I dine with my spouse so she can tell me what Im eating. .lol. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

The mashed potatoes are to die for. The mescal negroni is a go to if bitter and smoky flavor are your things. Good choice of seafood product and vegan dishes. Music may be a bit loud for a quiet dinner.

Food was pretty good, not 5 stars, but still worth it. Pickup was smooth, though they forgot one of our soups. Recommend.

Love this place. Cozy downstairs restaurant, the staff is super nice, the margaritas are excellent, maybe the best enchiladas suizas I ever had. Music a bit loud for me but its a great place.

Food is seriously delicious and the margaritas are amazing. Had my very first date with my husband at this place when they first opened in 2019. So glad it survived through the pandemic. After our date I went back and showed my friends this place since the food was so good. Good service too, nice people.

This is hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. The food is delicious, fresh and creative. We especially enjoyed the pan-seared salmon, the whole roasted cauliflower and the fish tacos. Service is friendly and attentive. We eat at a lot of restaurants in the Harlem/Morningside Heights area and this is one of our favorites.

Amazing birria and steak tacos🤩 Perfect quick bite if you’re on the go!

We were celebrating our friends first marathon in NYC and after having a few options we decided to go to The Calaveras. My expectations were met, service was on point, food was extremely tasty and delicious. Guacamole is a must!! We are from Monterrey and I can tell you that if youre looking for an authentic mexican food in the area, you have to try this one. The owner of the restaurant had a little chat with us and was very attentive. The cherry on top was the flan, this a very hard mexican dessert to make and it passed the test!!!

Loved this place! Great food and friendly service, perfect to bring family or friends. Wish I was local so I could visit more regularly!!Had the shrimp and octopus ceviche (so good!!) as well as the mole enchilada which was delicious as well. Excellent portion sizes, was so happy to take some leftovers to enjoy at home later. Finished the meal with the dulce de Leche filled churros which were perfectly sweet.Outdoor seating was great as well to enjoy the beautiful weather. Great place, adding to my list of restaurants to visit when Im in the area 😊

Best Mexican food on the Upper West Side with the nicest service. Love the enchiladas, guac, and churros.

Great chicken quesadilla and delicious passion fruit margarita 10/10

What an amazing experience! It’s a lively basement level eatery with beautiful warm decor, artfully prepared dishes, picture-perfect cocktails and a homely atmosphere. The portion sizes were perfect, the flavors of the food were delicious, and the drinks were very well mixed and strong. We shared everything: guacamole (bountiful and well seasoned), shrimp appetizer (shrimp in garlic sauce with mashed potatoes - a little over cooked and dry), fish tacos (to die for), veggie tacos (delicious combo of mushrooms and pineapple), veggie quesadilla (unique flavor and presentation, large portion, delicious). We had a hibiscus margarita (very sweet), regular margarita (well done), and The Other Side (tequila/mezcal drink pictured here - not overwhelmingly spicy or smokey). The bill was $200 for 3 people with 3 appetizers, 2 mains, 1 dessert and 8 drinks total - very reasonable for the quality of the experience. I loved the service - very friendly and attentive. The 3 of us stayed about 4 hours and enjoyed every minute of unrushed conversation accompanied by delicious bites and tasty drinks. Cesar was caring for us and he was very courteous, honest and helpful. I’m adding The Calaveras to my Favorites in Google Maps and definitely coming back here again.

Delicious food, kind service, nice place.

Such a great place and hidden gem. Very nice and tasty food, I really enjoyed it. I have no doubt that this is authentic Mexican food!

OMG! This cozy little restaurant is amazing. I literally stop by 2 times a month to have lunch here. There food is fresh and there drinks are smooth and refreshing. I would definitely recommend the ceviche and the the one from Oaxaca. I find this pair to be so refreshing on hit summer days. The service is friendly and you will always be greeted with a smile. Try it out let me know what you think.

Hands-down the best fish tacos in NYC. The space looks tiny from the outside but there’s an entire lower level with its own bar and seating.I’ve been mostly ordering for pick-up using their own designed app for the iOS and the experience has been seamless. Every time the food is ready in almost no time.What I really like most about their tacos is the size - they are just perfect for a bite without making a mess. The fish is always fresh and the spicy mayo sauce has just the perfect consistencyThis is also one of these places where the chips are handmade and they have the perfect crunch and not subpar supermarket stuff

Best margaritas 🍹 😋 in nyc, it deserves a 💎 Service was a 10 and the food quality and timing was excellent. Ordered the elote soup 🍲 😋 WOW Amazing 🤩 . Enchiladas with mole was a 9 and the carne azada an 8 but would be a 10 for low sodium consumers. Thanks a mil for a great experience 👍 😀 😊 👏👏👏💎💎💎💎

Decent food, didnt meet my expectations

Delicious, friendly and like home! ♥️

Very friendly staff, we showed up 10 minutes before closing and they were happy to serve us. The chips and salsa were great. We had the carnitas and arrachera tacos and they were stuffed with excellent meats and salsas.

Always such good service here.

The delivery is amazing, the guacamole is awesome and the waiters are so nice. They also gave us free tater tots. This is the best Mexican restaurant in the world. I got delivery from The Calaveras 3 days in a row. That’s how awesome it is. They always arrive on time. I really recommend The Calaveras.

Nice Mexican restaurant. 👌

Great food, neighbourhood vibes. Will come back!

Super margaritas. Great friendly service. Very good food. Highly recommended.

One of my favorite places to go for good Mexican food and drinks. The staff is very attentive and overall good atmosphere. I HIGHLY recommend

Very good food!!

Amazing home made chips with tasty guacamole. Margaritas are yummy and pack a tequila punch!! I loved my quesadilla and the tortilla is obviously home made deliciousness. Great outdoor dining and attentive staff

Visiting from Georgia and was in the area and wanted Mexican food. My girlfriend and I were greeted quickly. Our server was Caesar and the order was correct, food tasted delicious, and great, friendly service. Certainly would recommend this place. I really enjoyed the carne asada and my girlfriend enjoyed her 3 tacos/Margarita special ($20). Caesar also gave me a Military Veteran discount with proof thru my VA card. Well rounded establishment.

Cool spot. Quesadilla is a perfect entree. Menu prices are higher on the receipt.

Food was ok..Ive tasted much better. mexican food ....over price for the size of tacos...abt 3 inches

Quite disappointed - tacos were okay but tortilla way too small ( should put 2 for the amount of meat) plantains were quite oily. What really was VERY BAD: octopus salad, impossible to eat: the octopus was so hard and chewy that I had to straw it away

Beyond five stars. I did not want to call the restaurant –again –to tell them how amazing the food is -so I’ll write a review. Every single time I order via Grubhub it is quick and extremely delicious. There’s obviously some serious culinary art going on -Mexican food at it’s finest! 🇲🇽

Great street tacos... they let me mix tacos - carnitas and mushroom/vegetable were great!

Authentic Mexican food, very nice drinks and savory food. The service was really nice and

Highly recommend this place. Excellent service and excellent food

Beautiful place, good service. Drinks ok.