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Calavera Empanadas & Tequila Bar

(Now Closed)

Empanada Restaurant$$$$

Raleigh

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KaitlinAugust 11, 2014
Every single empanada we've tried has been delicious. I think the chicken tinga is my favorite. And for dessert: King of Kong is a must!
Heather GatesDecember 30, 2012
Very exclusive menu that makes it easy to try some of everything. Very helpful staff and the food was delicious. Al Pastor was my favorite and hubs liked the Havana Jerk.
Liz GozFebruary 14, 2015
Upstairs great for big groups. Cilantro Jalapeño marg and habanero empanada are amazing. Cant go wrong here
Chris Moody @cnmoodyAugust 14, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great lunch specials. Three empanadas and a drink for $7.99. Ask for specials as they sometimes have new items notion the menu.
David Chang VillacresesSeptember 19, 2015
Caipirinha, camarones al diablito, the champ. Finished with key lime empanadas for dessert. So random that music was reggaeton. Lol
MarionJune 22, 2016
Great for lunch. Two empanadas and a drink for $6.99. The Piggly Wiggly and the Cinco Granos are dope.
Christian KuehneOctober 30, 2016
Empenadas are great..we had the chicken tinga and habanero pork but all of the ones in our group looked amazing
The News & ObserverFebruary 10, 2014
The list of 34 tequilas is helpfully divided into categories for blanco, reposado and añejo and includes such rarities as Patron Platinum and Don Julio 1942. Read more
Susannah BrinkleyApril 3, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Caipirinhas + the Al Pastor + the Havana Jerk + the Holy Frijoles + either the King Kong or the Key Lime = the best dinner ever
CC TSeptember 11, 2017
Tinga nachos and raspberry mojito were amazing!!!
Raleigh CitizenAugust 2, 2012
My experience at Calavera was extremely good. Tucked away on the corner of Blount and Davie, Calavera is on the edge of the business section of downtown. Read more
Ashley BrasfieldJune 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Havana, holy frijoles, and habanero pork were the favorites at our table. If you go with a group, try them all and split.
Brandon 🍣🍶☕️December 27, 2015
My new favorite Mexican restaurant in Durham. The fajita burrito is 💯
MISSLISASeptember 18, 2015
So good nice and warm ...key lime pie empanada style
Lari BarcellosFebruary 19, 2016
Really good empanadas! order more than one, they are not big!
Heather GatesDecember 30, 2012
The drinks are mixed strong (bonus!) Put on your grown-up drinking pants. Two words: tequila flights!
Raleigh HappeningAugust 22, 2014
Their empanadas are insane! The one with mushrooms is our favorite!
Carlos RussoAugust 3, 2014
The chimi churri empanadas are awesome. You won't regret it.
Ashlee BurchJuly 23, 2016
I'm in love with the Chicken Tinga Nachos!
Sarah McCoy IsaacsMarch 5, 2013
If you haven't had the Piggly Wiggly (the Carolina-style pulled pork empanada) you should; the sooner the better.
Carly PalermoOctober 19, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Serving the best food and drinks until 2am!!
MichaelFebruary 12, 2016
The empanadas are delish here, and the food is cheap. The margaritas are small with tons of ice, and very expensive. Out of balance...
Autumn WellesSeptember 9, 2014
Holy frijoles and king of kong. So yummy and great prices.
DjPharmDAugust 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
make sure to get the banana Nutella one for desert!
Conner HobsonSeptember 7, 2014
Pablano Loco and Holy Frijolies are the two vegetarian empanadas.
Laura ReinkeJuly 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
OMG the key lime pie empanada. AMAZING!
Nicole LewisOctober 12, 2013
Get the cilantro jalapeño margarita with mezcal instead, yummy
john marzettiSeptember 17, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Ask for Julie, amazing service and all around awesome person
Trevor BeckwithMarch 3, 2013
You can't go wrong with the Al Pastor
Esther MontoyaDecember 22, 2015
Absolutely delicious!
MISSLISASeptember 18, 2015
Get the Blackpeary Sage Freeze
Beth KeulOctober 26, 2013
I highly recommend the Cucumber Mojito
Glenn AcostaApril 15, 2017
This place is great menu is amazing
Catey BullardFebruary 18, 2012
Poblano Loco and a glass of Casal Garcia Vinho Verde...great combination.
john marzettiJuly 4, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Julie is one of most awesome bartenders and Humans ever!
Joshua VitaleMay 8, 2013
Best ethnic food in Raleigh, hands down.
Justin CooperSeptember 7, 2014
Yes. Tequila tequila tequila
Shahrooz ShahandehApril 19, 2016
Honestly the food was superb, however, the hostess with a nose ring on Sat night (3/16) was absolutely horrendous & rude. She turned away at least 12 customers when the place wasn't even that crowded!
Elizabeth CorganMay 14, 2013
The Piggly Wiggly empanada is sooo good!
Anna EavesMarch 16, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The Tecate Mojito is awesome!
David Chang VillacresesSeptember 19, 2015
Champ and strawberry caipirinha. Rocking.
Sherry Watts-LawhonAugust 26, 2015
Amazing staff!
Cristina RomanMarch 23, 2012
The cilantro jalapeno margarita is odd but really good!
david ballanceFebruary 24, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Ask for the Habanero Sauce if you like it spicy.
Carson BrownApril 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The three amigos movie on repeat means best Restaurant in Raleigh.
Robyn FullerSeptember 30, 2011
Veryyyy awesome staff. Informative and sweet! :-) :-) :-)
Katie VuocoloOctober 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Worth following these guys on Twitter, sometimes they post specials there!
Tiffany BApril 3, 2013
Love the Piggly Wiggly and Holy Frijoles!
Geoff GeorgeOctober 11, 2013
The piggly wiggly is the best thing ever
Kevin GSeptember 29, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Enjoy viewing '¡Three Amigos!' on repeat!

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