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    Caliente

    4.0 (570 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Outdoor seating

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    Beef fajita
    Brittany B.

    This was my second try ordering from these folks, and sadly, my experience with Caliente has not been so hot. Each time we've picked up a to go order, the restaurant has been empty. Clean! But empty, which may mean folks flock here for lunch or takeout. This trip, we spend $70 on beef fajitas, a beef fajita bowl, queso and tres leches to go. The fajita bowl and beef fajitas were ordered as two separate meals but when they arrived, the containers were not labeled and looked identical. After requesting beans in separate container (as there was no option when ordering to remove them or indicate allergies), we found that the container we assumed to be fajitas separated the refried beans but left black beans in the container meaning bean or bean juice coated every part of the meal. I'm not a big eater, but I breezed through the 2 tortilla included in the fajita meal, which called for 3-4 (but maybe 2 tortillas is standard for a to go fajita meal that feeds 1-2?) Additionally, the fajita meat and veggies looked as if they've never touched a grill. Amidst the chewy texture, and mildly seasoned, there was no familiar char/Smokey grill flavor to be found. Although the fajitas were a hard miss, their queso blanco offered a bit of reprieve. Mild in flavor, it's heavy on the cream. The accompanying chips are delicate and little chunks of onion and jalapeños or green Chile come together to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Easily, this item was the best part of this meal. Stand by, (apart from the fire queso), it seems like this Caliente is still warming up!

    Veracruz Shrimp and cheese enchiladas

    Used Yelp to find something to eat during rush hour traffic. Spotted this Caliente spot 5 min away and im happy I did. Granted there was nobody here but that works because service was great. I ordered Cheese enchiladas which I didn't see on the menu but when I asked he happily obliged and it was fabulous. Kinda spicy but still delicious. All around a good spot to stop and grab some tasty Mexican food.

    Carol C.

    Good service. We sat outside with our dog. Foods were huge portions. Overall not bad but also nothing special

    Chicken Fajitas

    AMAZING food. Service was great. Its the cutest vibe inside and outside. The cilantro rice & queso blanco is to die for. We also got a mimosa pitcher for a great price. 10/10

    Erika C.

    The food was mediocre, I ordered the fajita nachos and there was absolutely no flavor to them. The service was decent, we sat at the bar so I have no complaints on that end. The best thing we got were the top shelf Don Julio mixed with Grand Marnier margaritas. I would definitely rate those a 10/10. Although if I had a choice to go back, I probably wouldn't unless I were just looking for a great drink.

    POTATO CHIP SWIRLY (?)
    Kaitlyn M.

    It has literally LITERALLY taken me 1 month to write this review because i was left absolutely SPEECHLESS by how this cheesy-beef- perfect balance of pepper and spice and mmmh mhmmm EVERYTHING NICE left me feeling some type of way! i have gone back to Caliente TWICE in the past 30 days to feast on this magical quesadilla burger, with the queso as an appetizer because...let's be real, cheese is the way to my heart. There aren't enough good things to say about the food here The service is a little bit slow for a place that isn't busy but oooohhh lovies it is so worth the wait No need to even look at the menu. Matter of fact no need to sit inside. Just call in your order and pick it up ASAP because you'll be wanting to eat in the car like a little rat creature with your pants unbuttoned so you can be full send slob after eating this gooey warmth of deliciousness You're welcome.

    Caribbean Shrimp Taco - 5/10  The pineapple balanced out the spice on the shrimp well but it was very soggy.

    First time visiting this restaurant. Service was good and respectful. Atmosphere was decent but the music was a bit loud for my liking as it made it hard to hear the person across from me. Based on my experience with the food (ratings below), I would pick another restaurant. I had the crawfish enchiladas, cheese quesadillas, and Caribbean shrimp tacos. Crawfish Enchiladas - 2/10 The restaurant used old or spoiled crawfish. There was really a fishy odor and rubbery texture. The rice was nice and other flavors of the enchilada were okay. This was unfortunate as they came highly recommended. Caribbean Shrimp taco - 5/10 Flavorful but soggy. Spice on the shrimp was great and balanced with the pineapple well. Cheese quesadillas - 4/10 The quesadillas were just okay as the flavor was not there. They were freshly made. Free tomato based salsa - 4/10 Salsa seemed old and very watery. I requested other salsas they had and they were much better.

    Regular and mango margarita
    Diona W.

    I found this place while running into Memorial City Mall and glad I did. They are located off the feeder and have a good amount of parking for the location. It is a cute restaurant with a nice patio. When we walked in a lady was sitting and someone was behind the counter but they just looked at us. We read the sign that says seat yourself then a few minutes later a gentleman came out and asked us what we wanted to drink. We ordered water then margaritas. I wanted the Caliente tea but he said they did not have it. I'm flexible and the margarita was on the happy hour menu. Food: My niece loved the chips that they make in-house but the salsa was just ok. I wish they had two kinds instead of the one. I ordered the crawfish enchiladas which were amazing they spice level was perfect. My aunt orders a combo bowl that she said was fantastic as well. My niece who is 2.5yrs old for the kids quesadillas with fresh fruit to which she only ate the grapes out of the fruit bowl lol. I did try her food and it was very good. All and all the food was wonderful and I cannot wait to go back but they do have a few things to fix. Our waiter did not speak much English which I think made things harder for him than us as I can fumble through Spanish enough. For them to have a "social hour" they need to have the bar open and able to make any drink on the menu.

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    Good food. But sometimes it can be a bit cold. Friendly staff Otherwise nothing unique

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    The food wasn't really good. Expensive and not really worth it. I would recommend go else where for Mexican food.

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    Absolutely the best Chicken Enchiladas with sour cream sauce, rice and Charro beans.

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    3 years ago

    Lacking atmosphere but the food is fresh and well prepared. The tilapia with shrimp was very good.

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    My girlfriend and I had a lovely experience coming in for dinner on Friday around 7:30pm. The…read morewaiter informed us there will be live music in the evening and gave us the option to sit near the performance area. We ordered a few items to share and enjoyed a few glasses of wine while catching up. Our waiter recommended the Albert Bicho Pinot Noir and it was really good. We shared the signature board, crispy calamari, and crab cake. We weren't a fan of the green olives but loved everything else. The calamari was a bit over fried but we loved the remoulade sauce it was served with. I enjoyed the crab cake there was plenty of crab meat. As the night went on the place began to fill and the ladies who came in for the live performance liven up the warm space and really set the vibes as did a version of Sade. This is a cute spot for date night or just catching up in the Memorial City center area.

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    The General Public

    The General Public

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    We came to The General Public on a Wednesday to celebrate my bonus son's 21st birthday and had a…read moregreat experience. Kaila took care of us and her service was excellent, she was attentive, friendly, and offered some great recommendations. While the menu is somewhat limited, everything we ordered came out hot, fast, and really tasty. Everyone in our group enjoyed their burgers, and I especially loved the Brussels sprouts, shrimp salad, and the crab puffs. Parking can be a bit of a hassle in the area, but there is a parking garage adjacent to the restaurant which makes it manageable. Overall, it was a great birthday dinner and I'll definitely be returning.

    Came here on a Sunday for brunch. Not sure if it's the location or if the place isn't popular, but…read moreit was fairly empty. Definitely fine by me! Let's get to the food. The Brussel sprouts and crab hush puppies were great. The breakfast skillet, I could have done without. It had absolutely NO flavor. Luckily I asked for some sour cream and they were able to provide it. That's the only reason I was able to slightly enjoy the dish. The drinks. The mimosa was perfect. Hard to mess that up though right? I asked if they had any stouts and if so, if they could provide a sample. I'm so happy I asked for a sample and didn't just order the "one" stout they had. The beer was flat. So disappointing! Overall, the place was okay. I'd more than likely return for their drink happy hour, but it's a hard pass outside of that.

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    4.0
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    The Decoy--this place is truly one of a kind!…read more Tucked away in Spring Branch, it's such a fun and unique venue with two volleyball courts, which makes it perfect for hanging out with friends or getting a little competitive. They're currently running crawfish, but definitely call ahead to confirm the days so you don't miss out. And I have to say--Morgan is amazing. So friendly, helpful, and just makes the whole experience even better. You can tell they really care about the vibe and the people who come in. If you're looking for somewhere different, laid-back, and full of good energy, The Decoy is absolutely worth checking out

    Called to make a reservation the day before the Mexico-South Korea game and was put down for a…read moretable for 6 inside. I called back again to make sure there wasn't a minimum or anything, and they confirmed my reservation. When I showed up on game day, I walked into the full bar that clearly had no tables and went up to a man with a Decoy shirt on who said they don't do reservations. I told him I had just spoken to someone yesterday, and he "you have wrong information, there's no way we can do reservations with this many people - you probably called the corporate office (it's the number listed on their website so that made no sense)" and was very dismissive of me and not apologetic whatsoever. It's totally understandable that reservations wouldn't be possible on a World Cup day. Seems like the staff are not all on the same page, or I was misled to just get my group into the bar (which has happened at other bars during the tournament so it's not unheard of). Had to take my three nieces elsewhere at the last minute and don't imagine I'll be returning after that experience.

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