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Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar, Oakland, CA
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Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar

4.6
4.6
1447 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Calavera’s diverse menu celebrates the unique and layered gastronomy of Mexico. Using traditional ingredients and techniques, Chef Omar Huerta presents both new and familiar Mexican flavors with an inspired, modern perspective. Calavera offers a full bar with an extensive tequila and mezcal collection, innovative cocktails, and a bottle wine list. Come enjoy the spirit of Mexico in an artistic, comfortable environment in Oakland's uptown!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (510) 338-3273

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Chef Omar Huerta

  • Catering

    We have the perfect patio for your events!!

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating with a team lunch or hosting a larger event, we can cater to your needs.

  • Private party contact

    Private Dining Coordinator: (510) 338-3273

  • Neighborhood

    Oakland

  • Cross street

    23rd Street

  • Parking details

    The HIVE paid parking lot

  • Public transit

    We are a 4-block walk from the 19th Street BART stop in Oakland.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,447 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Mexican

  • East Bay

    Mexican

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  1. Valtoid

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love the ambiance and the food here. The hosts, bar and wait staff are incredibly nice and always have a smile on their lovely faces. Usually, the service is impeccable but we had a new server who wouldn't add a Tuna tostada to our order (which they usually do). We had the restaurant week menu with the Brussels Sprouts and Conchita Pibil (both excellent), the Tuna Tostada starter, the Ceviche Hongos (both also outstanding), and the shrimp tacos. Plenty of food for a party of 4. We really love this place!
  2. JohnS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Tasty food but large portions so beware. Elegantly plated. Decent service.
  3. PaulaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Generous portions of delicious food. Cool decor. Nice vibe.
  4. GoldenL

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vibrant, fun atmosphere, and tasty food. Enjoyed it for Oakland restaurant week. Brussels Sprouts and Pork were very good. Enjoyed the friendly service. Prices are a bit high, but that's life in the Bay Area.
  5. Carol

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chief needs to offer a taco flight or sample. It would be amazing!
  6. Bonju

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made reservations for restaurant week. Prix fixed menu was great and food was excellent!
  7. Jessica

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The food was horrible. We ordered a fish which tasted fishy. (It lacked spices or lemon. It's as if they just got the fish straight from the fridge and started cooking it.) We also ordered mole enchiladas which were bland. This was surprising considering the different ingredients it seemed to have. Go to the hot food bar at a grocery store instead. The food will be more flavorful and you'll save some money.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience2
    Server forgot our appetizer. Long wait for entrees and had to ask what was going on. Too loud. Weird portions. Cod was small but barbacoa was huge for about the same price. Unpleasant noise level.
  9. LoriB

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This place never disappoints! Great cocktails and delicious high quality food. One of our favorites as the staff is also wonderfully attentive.
  10. Casaba

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    It was a lovely meal on a rainy afternoon. Too bad you can't create a combo of fish and shrimp tacos but other than that all was good.
  11. PachsA

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing - two members of the party were vegetarians and the choice was great.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience on Sunday! Unreal cocktails! Passion fruit cocktail was delicious. Every dish was beautifully prepared, service was exceptional. Elgar in the pink leather coat was adorable and so attentive. Guy with finger tattoos was super nice and so helpful. Honestly our family from boston was delighted with the whole experience.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Their food got me very ill, I ordered the aguachiles and the enchiladas. Do not recommend, stay away from this restaurant.
  14. LorelyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! The hostess was personable and helped us choose what to get. Extremely knowledgeable staff and very efficient service. Can't recommend it enough!
  15. JenayMarie

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sarah and the Calavera team are the best! Love it here and will be back soon.

    Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave BarResponded on February 28, 2023Thank you so much, JenayMarie! We love having you and your team dine with us!

  16. MaryS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the ambience was beautiful! I’ll definitely be back
  17. WildElk

    San Francisco

    111 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always had great food here. Love the cocktails. Love the decor and love the food. It’s very creative.
  18. Gastropuppy

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at Calavera is innovative and tasty. The dishes are refined in a way that is not fussy or needlessly pompous. Simple fare like fish tacos are just melt in your mouth with an accompaniment of fresh veggies. We love going to Calavera for special occasions, but it's equally good for a quick bite.
  19. joan

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience3
    Skip the pork chops, it was dry and had a sauce that didn't pair well. The tostada appetizer were little round tortilla chips & pricey for the size. The sides of rice and beans were probably the best. The carnitas tacos would've been better if they weren't big chunks of pork.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always delicious and kind staff. 💗
  21. LisseteF

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The chicken tortilla soup was very disappointing. It had the consistency of butternut squash soup, who is a non-starter for that kind of soup.

    Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave BarResponded on February 2, 2023I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the tortilla soup, as we try our best to keep our menu traditional yet inventive to set up apart from other Mexican restaurants. We hope you come back to try one of our other dishes at a later date. Cheers! Calavera Management

  23. GladysB

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My first time at Calavera. Our server was great, informed of specials and pointed out the cocktails were freshly made. The food was really good, we ordered the carnitas tacos, the pescado tacos and the cheese quesadilla. Would definitely go back again.

    Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave BarResponded on February 2, 2023Thank you kindly for the thoughtful review! We hope to see you again soon. Cheers, Calavera Management

  24. oaktownmom

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience was excellent! We were seated immediately, our server was attentive and helpful, and our food was delicious! We were quite blown away as we had previously underrated this place. (Maybe it was due to the nasty and extremely inaccurate review by the Chronicle.) We weren’t starving unfortunately, so we only had two things but I highly recommend both! The shrimp tacos served on jicama tortillas were outstanding and very inventive! (A good way to reduce the number of tortillas one eats.) Especially loved the crunchy amaranth on top! And the chicken enchiladas with mole were excellent. Great depth of flavor and the pepitas were a nice crunchy touch. Plus the price for each dish was $20, which felt very reasonable to me. The mezcal drink was delicious and the deserts looked amazing! We’ll definitely come back hungrier next time and will be taking friends and family here for sure.
  25. OncDoc

    Seattle

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Tostadas de Atun and Mexican salad were terrific as starters. chicken with mole sauce was very good, barbacoa also good. The carne asada tasted good but was disappointing because of the amount of fat and cost -- not a great value. Fun setting and good service.

    Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave BarResponded on February 2, 2023Thank you for your honest review and feedback! I will be happy to address your carne asada concern with the team. We hope to see you again soon! Cheers, Calavera Management

  26. BikeRick

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious lunch on the outdoor patio. Tasty food and excellent service.
  27. Jascenth

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service, decor, and atmosphere. Wait staff charming and knowledgeable.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
  29. ellaschris

    San Francisco

    149 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    149 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great Time had by all. Get a pitcher of margaritas, some chips with Guacamole And you won’t be disappointed, then some fish tacos and you my
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Appreciate the great staff and efficient service.
  31. PatriciaMcG

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another excellent dinner at Calavara. The food is consistently interesting and high quality, with very good service. Large selection of different types of margaritas plus a huge tequila and mescal list. One of the best restaurants in Oakland.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate the flautas, ahi tostadas, tacos… it was delicious. The service was excellent. I can’t wait to go back.
  33. FeliciaM

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Margaritas to DIE for.
  34. shelleyW

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food and amiable server. I was relieved that he provided table service and didn’t make us order off an phone app.
  35. Jean

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely holiday lunch! My friends and I enjoyed the many items to choose from, the delicious food and great ambience.
  36. ZOEC

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this restaurant! The food never disappoints, and the drinks -- especially the ones with mescal -- are so good. Plus, they are always happy to accommodate your needs for less sugar or whatever you need. Plus, our waitress took the time to give us a short lesson on mescal and recommend her favorites. They were all delicious. My absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in the Bay Area. Highly, highly recommended.
  37. PeterS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Sat outside with heatlamps so it was quiet.
  38. LauraP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good meal and service. Have always loved this place. We were a bit disappointed that the guacamole and chips (excellent, perfectly spicy) was an extremely small portion with a handful of chips. That appetizer, two entree's (one, a salad) one margarita and an iced tea was almost $100. :-0
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the Hi Top Table by the window
  40. JoeL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great waiter who ordered for us. Great selection of food options.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar using the Order Online button. Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 338-3273.

Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 1447 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Calavera Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar

2337 Broadway, Oakland Hive, Oakland, CA 94612

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    23rd Street

  • Neighborhood

    Oakland

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    The HIVE paid parking lot

  • Public transit

    We are a 4-block walk from the 19th Street BART stop in Oakland.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Omar Huerta

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (510) 338-3273

  • Catering

    We have the perfect patio for your events!!

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating with a team lunch or hosting a larger event, we can cater to your needs.

  • Private party contact

    Private Dining Coordinator: (510) 338-3273

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