Calaveras Corner – Mexican
Bathed in the warm glow of flickering candles and adorned with vibrant folk art, Calaveras Corner invites guests into a spirited celebration of Mexican heritage where the air hums with the rhythmic press of fresh corn tortillas. The kitchen brings together bold, sun-drenched flavors and the enticing sizzle of charred meats, perfectly paired with citrus-forward margaritas that cut through the rich, smoky depth of traditional moles. It is a convivial escape where every bite feels like a fiesta, capturing the soulful essence of a bustling street market in a single, vibrant setting.
936, Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025 +1-551-291-2258 https://calaverascorner.comRating: 4.3/5 (231 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Calaveras Corner
Dairy-Free at Calaveras Corner
Calaveras Corner in New York has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Birria (Order of 3), Coliflor rostizada and Camaron (Order of 3). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Calaveras Corner
Calaveras Corner in New York has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Birria (Order of 3), Coliflor rostizada and Camaron (Order of 3). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Calaveras Corner
Calaveras Corner in New York has 14 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Empanadas vegetarianas, Pechugas a la plancha and Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Calaveras Corner
Calaveras Corner in New York has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab cakes and Camarones al ajillo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Calaveras Corner
Calaveras Corner in New York has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coliflor rostizada. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Calaveras Corner
Calaveras Corner in New York has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Empanadas vegetarianas, Burrito and Kale salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Calaveras Corner
Calaveras Corner in New York has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab cakes, Coliflor rostizada and Pan seared salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Calaveras Corner
Calaveras Corner in New York has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including De pescado (3 Tacos) and De pescado (2 Tacos). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Calaveras Corner
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The BIG nachos | 173 g | 85.3 g |
| Kale salad | 242.7 g | 56.1 g |
| Carnitas Michoacanas | 62.3 g | 40.3 g |
| Carnitas Michoacanas | 62.3 g | 40.3 g |
| Enchiladas suizas | 31.6 g | 40.1 g |
| Enchiladas Suizas | 31.6 g | 40.1 g |
| Sizziling fajitas | 86.3 g | 40 g |
| Empanadas de camaron | 41.7 g | 37.3 g |
| Quesabirria | 61.9 g | 36 g |
| Burrito | 46.3 g | 34.5 g |
| Enchiladas mole | 9.5 g | 33 g |
| Carnitas (2 Tacos) | 27.1 g | 27.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM - 3:30 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate this spot for its inviting atmosphere, particularly the clean, dog-friendly outdoor seating perfect for winding down. While opinions on main dishes like burritos and quesadillas vary regarding flavor consistency, reviewers rave about standout items like the "write-home-about" fried Brussels sprouts and delicious margaritas. Service experiences range from friendly and attentive to mixed, but the overall vibe is praised as a great neighborhood destination for happy hour drinks and snacks.
Menu
Lunch Specials
Served 10 am - 4pm. All specials are $16.
- Enchiladas suizas - $16: Creamy tomatillo sauce, pickled red onion, queso fresco, avocado, served with rice and beans. Choice of cheese or chicken
- Enchiladas mole - $16: Traditional mole sauce, onion, sesame seeds, queso, crema served with rice and beans. Choice of cheese or chicken Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Lunch burrito - $16: Stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, pico de gallo, morita sauce, served with fries and chipotle mayo. Choice of: asada, pastor, chicken, carnitas or birria (+2)
- Carnitas Michoacanas - $16: Slow cooked pork, corn tortillas, morita sauce pickled onion served with rice and beans
- Lunch birria - $16: Beef brisket, hearty stew, pickled onion, corn tortillas, sesame seeds served with rice and beans
- Fajitas quesadilla - $16: Flour tortilla, sauteed onion and peppers, green sauce served with rice and beans, choice of steak or chicken
Appetizers
Perfect for sharing
- Guacamole tradicional - $14: Avocado, onion, cilantro, fresh lime, crunchy tortilla chips
- Chips and salsa trio - $9: Avocado-tomatillo, roasted morita, habanero, crispy chips
- The BIG nachos - $22: Corn tortilla, melted cheese, beans, red and green sauce, pico de gallo. Choice of: Steak, carnitas, pastor, chicken or guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Ceviche de camaron con pulpo - $22: Lime cured shrimp and octopus, jicama, avocado, a touch of cream and crispy chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Elote asado - $9: Butter poached corn, morita mayo, queso fresco and tajin
- Esquites - $11: Butter poached corn, morita mayo, queso fresco and tajin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Calamar frito - $16: Crispy calamari, chili salt, chipotle aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Queso fundido - $19: Mexican melted cheese, red and green sauce, flour tortillas. Choice of chorizo or Huitlacoche Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Quesabirria - $17: Flour tortilla, Monterey cheese, dipping stew, pickled onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Pollo con hongos quesadilla - $14: Sauteed chicken, mushroom, shallots, Monterey cheese and pico de gallo
- Chipotle chicken wings - $15: Fried, bleu cheese dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Thai chili wings - $15: Grilled Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Empanadas vegetarianas - $11: Spinach, corn, cheese, tomatillo-avocado sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Empanadas de camaron - $11: Garlic shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo, morita sauce
- Bruselas fritas - $13: Crispy fried brussel sprouts, sweet chili sauce
- Crab cakes - $15: Home made, served with pico de gallo, coleslaw and chipotle aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Tacos
Two or three of the same
- Al pastor (2 Tacos) - $12: Pork shoulder Mexico city style, cilantro, onion, pineapple and salsa verde
- Al pastor (3 Tacos) - $16: Pork shoulder Mexico city style, cilantro, onion, pineapple and salsa verde
- De pescado (2 Tacos) - $12: California style cod fish, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC
- De pescado (3 Tacos) - $16: California style cod fish, red cabbage, avocado, chipotle aioli, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC
- Arrachera (2 Tacos) - $12: Skirt steak, cilantro, onion and salsa verde
- Arrachera (3 Tacos) - $16: Skirt steak, cilantro, onion and salsa verde
- Camaron (Order of 3) - $18: Shrimp, sauteed peppers, avocado, coleslaw, chipotle aoili Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Pollo rostizado (2 Tacos) - $11: Roasted chicken rubbed in guajillo, sauteed onion-peppers and green sauce
- Pollo rostizado (3 Tacos) - $15: Roasted chicken rubbed in guajillo, sauteed onion-peppers and green sauce
- Carnitas (2 Tacos) - $12: Tender pork shoulder, orange, pickled onion, morita sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Carnitas (3 Tacos) - $16: Tender pork shoulder, orange, pickled onion, morita sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Vegetales al pastor (2 Tacos) - $12 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Vegetales al pastor (3 Tacos) - $16
- Birria (Order of 3) - $18: Pickled onion, cilantro, sesame seeds, served with its own dipping stew Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Soy Free
Entradas (Mains)
- Enchiladas Suizas - $24: Creamy tomatillo sauce, pickled red onion, queso fresco, avocado Dietary tags: Halal
- Enchiladas de mole - $24: Traditional mole sauce, onion, sesame seeds, queso, crema Dietary tags: Halal
- Carnitas Michoacanas - $26: Slow cooked pork, guacamole, black beans, corn tortillas, morita sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Sizziling fajitas - $26: Served with rice, beans, tortillas, red and green sauce, crema. Choice of: chicken, steak or shrimp (Add 5) Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Carne asada - $30: Sirloin, roasted poblano pepper, rice and beans, chimichurri sauce
- Camarones al ajillo - $27: Jumbo shrimp, garlic guajillo sauce, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Pechugas a la plancha - $25: Grilled chicken breast, creamy mushroom - chipotle sauce, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Halal
- Coliflor rostizada - $23: Roasted cauliflower, toasted cashews, red onion, mole sauce and sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
- Pan seared salmon - $29: Mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, coconut guajillo sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Birria nortena - $28: Beef brisket, hearty stew, Mexican rice and corn tortillas
- Kale salad - $16: Chopped kale, jicama, tomato, onion, roasted almonds, avocado, queso fresco and house vinaigrette. Add: grilled chicken 7, shrimp 10, salmon 12, steak 12 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Burrito - $24: Stuffed with rice, beans, cheese, pico de gallo, choice of ensalda or handcut fries. Pastor, carne asada, carnitas, pollo, mushroom al pastor, birria (+2) Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about Calaveras Corner
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Neighborhood diners seeking a 4.3/5 rated spot for happy hour margaritas, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and extensive vegan or keto options.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range at Calaveras Corner is officially categorized as moderate ($$) for guests dining at this Mexican restaurant.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan and gluten-free options include Bruselas fritas and Camarones al ajillo; the restaurant also offers keto and low-carb dietary choices.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Reviewers rave about standout items like the fried Brussels sprouts and delicious margaritas, while also frequently ordering burritos and quesadillas.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, offering traditional Mexican dishes like enchiladas and tacos alongside 26 dietary options including vegan and keto.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Calaveras Corner has a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.3/5 rating, though reviews on main dish flavor consistency vary.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Calaveras Corner has a website at https://calaverascorner.com, but the provided data does not specify if online ordering is available.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Calaveras Corner features fresh corn tortillas, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and a menu accommodating twenty-seven dietary tags including alkaline and vegan options.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers celebrate the inviting atmosphere and clean, dog-friendly outdoor seating, praising the overall vibe as a great neighborhood destination.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews for Calaveras Corner.
- Is Calaveras Corner dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Calaveras Corner has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Birria (Order of 3), Coliflor rostizada and Camaron (Order of 3).
- What can I eat at Calaveras Corner on a dairy-free diet?
- Birria (Order of 3), Coliflor rostizada and Camaron (Order of 3) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Calaveras Corner have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Coliflor rostizada.
- Is Calaveras Corner gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Calaveras Corner?
- The BIG nachos, at roughly 85.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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