BIENVENIDOS Raleigh!
At Calavera, we used to do Just two things: empanadas and tequila! But now we have so much more! From tacos, and bowls to churros and empanadas we’ve to more to offer than we ever have. We opened in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina in September of 2011 and what was once "the little empanada place on the corner" has become one of downtown Raleigh's must stop spots. We’ve since moved into the former Moonlight Pizza Company location and couldn’t be happier to be part of the Boylan Heights neighborhood! We take pride in using the freshest ingredients in not only our food, but our cocktails as well. We look forward to seeing you soon!
BIENVENIDOS Raleigh!
At Calavera, we used to do Just two things: empanadas and tequila! But now we have so much more! From tacos, and bowls to churros and empanadas we’ve to more to offer than we ever have. We opened in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina in September of 2011 and what was once "the little empanada place on the corner" has become one of downtown Raleigh's must stop spots. We’ve since moved into the former Moonlight Pizza Company location and couldn’t be happier to be part of the Boylan Heights neighborhood! We take pride in using the freshest ingredients in not only our food, but our cocktails as well. We look forward to seeing you soon!
calavera Raleigh
615 West Morgan St
Raleigh , NC 27603
Phone: (919) 617-1661
Hours of Operation
Holiday Hours
We will be closed until after the New Year.
SO WHAT'S AN EMPANADA YOU ASK?
An empanada (em pa nada - not em pan yada) is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried in many countries in Western Europe, Latin America, and parts of Southeast Asia. The name comes from the Galician, Portuguese and Spanish verb empanar; which means to wrap or coat in bread.
Empanadas are made by folding dough or bread around stuffing; which usually consists of a variety of meat, cheese, huitlacoche, vegetables or fruits. We BAKE ours and make them with love!
So you JUST do empanadas?
No way! We do tequila too! Okay we actually offer a few things other than tequila and emapandas but that's sort of our "thing". Our house-made guacamole is always a good start as is our elote. An elote, for the uninitiated, is a Mexican street food tradition. Delicious sweet corn cooked just right and then covered in mexican mayo (very limey), cotija cheese and chili powder. Its a great treat to snack on alone or to start off your dinner with. We have a few vegetarian options on the menu; but for those with gluten allergies, one of our salads might be your best bet.
SO WHAT'S AN EMPANADA YOU ASK?
An empanada (em pa nada - not em pan yada) is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried in many countries in Western Europe, Latin America, and parts of Southeast Asia. The name comes from the Galician, Portuguese and Spanish verb empanar; which means to wrap or coat in bread.
Empanadas are made by folding dough or bread around stuffing; which usually consists of a variety of meat, cheese, huitlacoche, vegetables or fruits. We BAKE ours and make them with love!
So you JUST do empanadas?
No way! We do tequila too! Okay we actually offer a few things other than tequila and emapandas but that's sort of our "thing". Our house-made guacamole is always a good start as is our elote. An elote, for the uninitiated, is a Mexican street food tradition. Delicious sweet corn cooked just right and then covered in mexican mayo (very limey), cotija cheese and chili powder. Its a great treat to snack on alone or to start off your dinner with. We have a few vegetarian options on the menu; but for those with gluten allergies, one of our salads might be your best bet.