Kalaka Mexican Kitchen - Berkeley

As a local, I’ve been wanting to try Kalaka for a while, and it did not disappoint! My husband and I stopped in during lunch, and it was such a great experience. The atmosphere was great — they played good, low music that set the vibe without being loud. You can actually have a conversation, which I really appreciate, especially during lunch. I ordered the pomegranate margarita. It was definitely on the liquor-forward side (not complaining at all 😆), but in my opinion it would’ve been even better without the big craft ice ball. That said, if you’re a sipper, the ice helps dilute it perfectly over time. For food, my husband ordered the Kalaka Burrito and I had the Aztec Bowl — I highly recommend both! Everything was flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. Overall, such a solid spot. We’ll definitely be back!

The vibe and atmosphere were really cool laid back, energetic, and a great place to hang out with friends or grab a casual meal. The food was solid. I ordered the birria tacos which was really good. Overall, the combination of good food and a great atmosphere made it a spot I’d definitely come back to. Looking forward to trying more from the menu next time.

Stopped in for a business lunch. First time eating at this restaurant. David our server was amazing very friendly and attentive. We tried multiple items off the menu and everything was great. I highly recommend the Chicharrones, al pastor wings, and any of the tacos all were delicious. Great for business meetings or just casual dinning nice place I'll definitely be back.

I don't get up to this end of town very often, but when I do this is my favorite place to stop for brunch - especially since the patio is dog friendly and I almost always have a dog or two along for the ride. I'm a big fan of the carrot margarita - I know, it sounds weird, but it's super yummy. Last time I was in I had the breakfast tacos, and the friend dining with me had the brunch skillet. Both of us were very happy with our choices. On this most recent visit, service could have been better and the bar area cleaner, but I'll definitely be back for the margaritas.