The popular SoCal chain Kalaveras has expanded its reach with a new spot in Downtown Burbank, bringing with it a fusion of traditional Mexican and Latin American cuisine with a contemporary flourish. Announced by What Now Los Angeles, the latest Kalaveras is the 25th in Southern California. It's situated at 221 N. San Fernando Boulevard, a prime locale with the previous tenant also being a restaurant, which allowed for a speedy transformation of the 6,750-square-foot space.
Real estate professionals Christine Deschaine and Kyle Fishburn represented the owner's interests in landing Kalaveras. In a move to refresh and revitalize the neighborhood, this launch has been met with approval by local businesses and patrons alike. "This site was a perfect fit for Kalaveras and the landlord who was very focused on selecting the ideal new tenant," Deschaine said in a statement by What Now Los Angeles. The venue stands out due to its excellent visibility, street frontage, and proximity to a convenient parking structure.
Isaias Campos, owner of Kalaveras, acknowledged the supportive role of the City’s Business Concierge services and other City permitting departments in setting up the new location. "This location offered us a lively and growing base of customers looking to enjoy our venue and we love the overall vibe here," Campos told What Now Los Angeles. Inside, the decor celebrates El Dia de Los Muertos with bright colors, art, music, and culture, offering patrons not just a meal, but an experience.
Food lovers have a menu sporting barbacoa and carnitas plates, Enchiladas Verdes, Tacos gobernador, and urban mixology-inspired cocktails with fresh herbs, infusions, and homemade syrups. It's an addition to Downtown Burbank’s dynamic roster of eateries that have been burgeoning, much to the excitement of Michael Cusumano, Chair of the Downtown Burbank Partnership. “We had more than four million visitors here last year and are poised to outperform that number this year. All this bodes well for retailers and restaurants like Kalaveras as they look to be situated in a dense, safe area where visitors are attracted to the diverse mix of convenient amenities and walkable outdoor spaces,” Cusumano noted with an eye on the escalating foot traffic and neighborhood appeal, according to What Now Los Angeles.
The growth isn't just on the commercial front; Downtown Burbank's residential shift is noteworthy with 1,000 new housing units approved or currently going up. This upturn in residency and tourism synergizes well with the business landscape, promising a bustling future for the historic urban core – and of course, for newcomers like Kalaveras hoping to spice up the local food scene.
