Outdoor seating
Yes
Caliente Cab Co. in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-243-8517
Site: http://www.calientecabco.com/
Site: http://www.calientecabco.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:12–10:30PM
- Tuesday:12–10:30PM
- Wednesday:12–10:30PM
- Thursday:12–10:30PM
- Friday:12–11PM
- Saturday:12–11PM
- Sunday:12–10:30PM
Comments (199)
Honestly this place is pretty cute and the music was not too loud. It’s very conveniently located in a cute spot. Plenty of space, lots of tables, lovely ambiance. The drinks were decent, lots of margarita options.The food which is my main complaint or disappointment was less than average. The plate was so hot that it made me feel as if the food was precooked and not fresh. It was not tasty or authentic at all. I had 1/3rd of my entree and I was starved. The food just didn’t digest. The cheese was melted but hard and cold and there’s no way the cheese can be so cold when the plate is hot. The place isn’t even cheap or affordable but I’ve had way better Mexican food.I personally do not recommend. And won’t go back.
Overall, I rate them 3 stars.Drinks- the drinks were delicious. They offer a great variety of drinks in various flavors. I recommend the mango mojito. The margs were also great.Food- To start, we ordered the nachos. We were not impressed. They had refried beans on them and the cheese and chicken weren’t great- not a fan and have definitely had better. For our meals, we ordered the chicken quesadilla and steak quesadilla. They were good, but nothing out of this world.Caliente Cab was good, but not mind blowing. I would return for drinks, but not to have another meal.
Second year in a row that I visit NY, and I come to this very place. Amazing margaritas, and Amber was an amazing waitress! Love her vibe and great service. Definitely will be coming back!
A beautiful Mexican restaurant with lovely staff. The food was pretty good. The shots however are overpriced and sad to say they were watered down. I say this bc we bought a bottle of the same liquor after we left and it was way more intense then what we got at the restaurant .
Wonderful experience! Jesus R. made sure we had the best afternoon with his great service and smile. Great food (highly recommend the queso and shrimp tacos) and drinks! Just sit back and enjoy yourself like you were in Mexico! Love it!!
Had a super fun time here! Thank you Jesus R for making my birthday so much fun! We loved the drinks and the taco tower!! Highly recommend! :))
My waiter Jesus R was wonderful. Very attentive and even suggested some items that was really tasty. The drinks were so good. The Fried Ice Cream was the best. I enjoyed visiting this restaurant on a sleepy Monday evening after work. Oh and the ambiance was relaxing too.
Great Mexican spot! Chimichangas and enchiladas were on point! Great vibe for a neat dinner!
The drink are great they have a fun menu. The food was fresh and add to order. Staff members very friendly. The restroom is downstairs in the basement so its not wheel chair friendly.
We have been going to Caliente for a very long time! We specifically came back since we now live in Florida. Jesus made our visit special. He was attentive to our needs and aware of small details. He informed us of the specials and wasnt intrusive but always attentive. Margaritas were amazing as usual!! Food always up to par.
We had a great experience. The 4 stars is because they did not have ground beef. Our waitress, Gisele was 5 stars- she made our experience so great and made sure we knew about the taco tower special on crunchy taco night (3/21)!! Will definitely be coming back!!!
I have been coming to this place since 1990. Tonight I brought my youngest son here for his 12th birthday. The service was outstanding. They helped me celebrate my sons birthday In an exciting fashion. Absolutely the best ..!!!!! Wow. Like a good wine - it gets better with age. My server - Giselle - was outrageously awesome.
The service was amazing on a wintery Sunday night. Our server Jesus R, was so helpful & took extra care making sure I had the right tortillas (corn & so delicious). The portions are huge! And the margaritas are made w fresh fruit & strong. We will def be coming back & asking to sit in Jesus R section as he was simply the best!! - Jackie
A great Wednesday evening at cab Caliente. Drinks were great and the food! But most importantly our waiter Luis. Truly the best service.I started my dinner in a bad mood from a tough day at work and my night quickly turned into a pleasant and enjoyable after being served by Luis.
Great place, of my favorites places in Manhattan, good food, is enough food 🥰 great Margaritas, good prices
I went here last night with my son (last minute decision) for Mother’s Day dinner. We LOVE this restaurant & have been many times. It’s in the West Village & has a fabulous, unpretentious atmosphere, and great Mexican food! ***Our waiter was Jesus R. and he was fabulous!!!!*** He definitely went out of his was to be super nice to me/us—-which was so extra because it was Mother’s Day. 5 Stars for Jesus R. and for Caliente Cab Co!
We live nearby and have always walked past this place wanting to try it. The ambiance is very cute, and the food was good. However, they charged us for one of their $60 drinks, when we clearly ordered the $20 size--pointing to it explicitly on the menu to our server. This feels like a very predatory tactic that I would expect in a more tourist-oriented place. As a local, I certainly wont be returning.
I have been to quite a number of taco places and this is hands down the best spot to go to! The taco tower is a must but make sure to come on an empty stomach. The food tasted delicious and fresh! Drinks were pretty good too! The price was reasonable for the city considering all the food and drinks ordered.Plenty of social distancing btwn tables!Great atmosphere!
This place is so much fun. Jesus R. is literally the best waiter ever. He will make sure you have so much fun when going. Definitely request him when coming :) plus food + drinks = amazing!!! And vibes are excellent !!
I was there yesterday, and the server was so rude and unprofessional. I ordered and small margarita then I ordered a big one because I liked it. He had the nerve to tell me the price of it as a warning. Who does that 😳? Im planning to go back next week but I will make sure that he wont be serving my table. RUDE.
Great cocktails! Staff were really attentive with great service. We all had fajitas so hard to review other dishes on the menu but the fajitas we had were of really good quality. Would recommend this place to others.
Had such a great time with my friends, our waitress Amber was super cool and gave us great recommendations. She recommended we get the gigante Margarita bowl and it was the amazing! If you ever come please ask for Amber, it’ll be the best thing you’ll ever do!
Came here with friends on a busy Saturday night and we didn’t have reservations. Fortunately, we were able to be seated within 45 minutes and had a great time. I ordered the blue corn enchiladas and a coconut lime margarita. Everything was so tasty, I just wish I had room for more. The only downfall was that it was super crowded and they assigned one server to two stations upstairs. He wasn’t able to be that attentive to us but he did his best. As a dessert, I had the Churritos fondue. Overall I’ll give that a 3/10 because The churros were over fried and the only sweetness came from the fondue and the powdered sugar that was sprinkled on top.
Delicious food! We got the ceviche to munch on during a late night round of drinks. Our server, Amber, gave us beyond excellent service and was truly the best waiter we’ve had in a long time. Check this place out and drink up!
Phenomenal service Great drinks really good attentive people A definitely must go to place in the village! Alejandro AKA Alex was awesome!
Jesus R was a great server had an amazing experience here. Will definitely be coming back. The food was greattttttt yeah all the “t’s” definitely recommend
Attentive and nice waitstaff. Dimly lit decor with a celebratory island vibe. Full bar with frozen drinks galore. Great Mexican food. Flautitas were delicious. Open late. Great for parties. A staple of the neighborhood. Been around for decades.
Hot fun in the Summertime …Food, Drinks Service Excellent!!! - shout out to all staff, especially our professional, friendly, & funny waitress Amber - pleasure was allOurs!! We will definitely return soon. Blessings, Vic & Shirl
We had a lovely time when we dinned for dinner this past December. The blood orange margarita was delicious!! Our server Jesus R was great, he was attentive and provided wonderful service.
Our server was Jesus R. He was amazing. Gave us shots at the end. Best frozen margarita in nyc. Get a floater if you wanna go wild. Chicken nachos are delicious. Red salsa taste like marinara. Ask for their tomatillo instead.
We got the Gigante margarita in the tamarind flavor and it was pretty good. It was alot for 2 people. You should probably get that drink if there are 4 or more of you. The food was alright. I love the guacamole the most. We couldnt sit inside but outside was cool not uncomfortable.
I usually like coming here for the drinks and food, but I was disappointed with the service when I came here with my significant other on a relaxed Wednesday evening. It wasn’t busy. We ordered one round of drinks each and nachos then were ignored for about a half hour. Our waitress passed our table numerous times and didn’t check in on us. We had empty glasses and cleared plates. We were very clearly trying to get her attention and would’ve ordered more, but we were so tired of waiting we practically had to stop her in her tracks just to be able to pay our bill and get out of there. It seems like coming with a large crowd is the only way to get any service.
Stopped by here for drinks and few apps. Place looked really nice from the outside. Peeped the lady , making fresh Guac through the window. It was definitely a vibe in there !! Went and order the huge frozen margarita , it was the size of my girlfriends head. Tacos and Tuna Fajitas were excellent!! It’s definitely a vibe with a group of friends .
I came to This restaurant with two of my Afro Latina friends (and myself) for some drinks and good food. Walking into the restaurant we were taken directly to the back. As we were eating , more and more black people were sitting in the back and as we were exiting the restaurant, we noticed that whites families were Sat In the front. The food was good but the treatment was discriminatory.
We have been here 3 times. I had a shrimp burrito, a steak burrito and a salad with Steak. All have been great. My wife had a friend ice which I tried, that was also very good.
We were lucky enough to have just stopped here wandering the streets after walking the high line thirsty and hungry, great buzz here wonderful location on a busy street junction to watch the NYC life happen. We enjoyed the fabulous service of Gisele who smiled and was endlessly busy with everyone. Making us so welcome and time to chat with us. Food and drinks were gorgeous and sooo fresh. Highly recommend. Thank you Gisele from Shauna (Galway Ireland) with Tanya and Charlotte
Armando was amazing. Such a kind, talented, and honest soul. He was personable and made sure that we got everything we needed. I had an great time here and i will be back.
Nice dark restaurant, staff were very friendly and calm even with all the loud customers.
Steak sandwich dry, fries soaking in oil, main dish arrives before appetizers and drinks.. But then, Margaritas?? What a disappointment! Store bought syrup mixed with tequila for 14$.. 🤣 No thanks.Guacamole is good.
My husband and I flew over from Atlanta and the very first stop was Caliente Cab. We had a blast, good drinks, amazing food and great service! Jenia was wonderful! Definitely coming back!
I have been going here for about 3 years and it’s my go to spot . I’m a vegetarian and the workers are very accommodating my meat lover friends absolutely love it as well. The drinks of course are fire! And the location is a boost.
It’s such a good place to eat and drink. The mezcalitas are amaziiiing, specially the Tamarind and Blood Orange. Service is amazing, so attentive and funny, our waiter Jesus was the best! Try the Torta Arrechera, is a different type of burger and you will love it! Totally coming back for another date night.
We had a wonderful experience. Id walked past this place for twenty years and finally stopped for dinner with some visiting colleagues from the UK. I love Mexican and was really pleased. The guac was ordered spicier and it was terrific. Everyone enjoyed their drinks (including my 11 year old who was able to get a Pina colada sans rum) and the food was really good. Im a vegetarian and the kitchen happily swapped out the chicken in a chimi with the veggies from an enchilada. I look forward to a reason to go back.
We had the best time here! We came for a bachelorette party and Jesus our server was absolutely phenomenal. All-around the best come here for all special events. The best place to celebrate!
Definitely had a good time here. We got seated pretty quickly. We ordered tacos it was two and about 12 buck. They were good!! We had the large 22 dollars drinks I couldnt even finish it. We then ordered the churros with the melted chocolate. IT WAS SO FREAKING GOOD!
Amazing!! first time here and the food, ambience and service was one of the best me and my family have ever experienced. our waiter Jesus R was the BEST. ask for him if you want 10 star service!!!
We just happened to stumble on this place. Apparently, it the spot to be. The Nachos was good - can use a little more meat tho, the Grand Margarita was the highlight and so good. The price for it is $60 but we caught happy hour and it was $30. The manager John and staff was great. I think thats gonna be a new spot of ours
Unfortunately I was so disappointed with the management! There system somehow did now show my payment but had cleared on my end and with proof from my bank the manager was trying to charge my card again with the rational that I could fight a double charge if I needed too! Ummm, No Sir! Food was good but come with cash to pay to avoid these events!
This place is amazing and highly recommended for anyone who loves Mexican food. We ordered chicken nachos and shredded chicken quesadilla— they were amazing. Guac was very fresh and food was delicious. The ambience is welcoming and the staff was respectful too. Highly recommend!
I am so happy my friend group decided to come here. I got a Passionfruit Marg, house-made guac, and the queso tacos. Everything was delicious!! Most of all I need to shout out our waitress, Amber. She was so helpful and her personality is amazing. She is the epitome of positive vibes. I cannot wait to go back!
Food was fantastic, as a fan of margaritas, theirs are next level, perfectly balanced between flavour, sweetness and the tequila involved. The service took this entire experience to another level. Thank you Giselle for everything.
Jesus R is always great to us. The food and drinks were awesome. We will be back again and again. Thank you so much! See you soon.
Armando was the best waiter I’ve ever had! He’s so much fun and so sweet! Best service I’ve ever had and made our experience so great! Definitely recommend
Took a minute to get a server to come over but once our order was taken the food didnt take long to come out.Just wish you didnt feel like your were being rushed along. The food and portions are always worth it.
The food was good and the drinks were tasty. We got seated right away. Cute little spot to go with friends.
Delicious Mexican food and margaritas. Service good.
The first Mexican restaurant that charges $7 for salsa.!!! The atmosphere is really nice, food is good but not that great to change $12 for just two tacos. The service is really good. Carlos was our server and he was really helpful. Drinks are really good. Overall is to experience.
First time I visit this place and it’s been a really good experience. The food is delicious. The margarita’s are the best and Gisselle, our server was the best. I would definitely recommend this place
Celebrated my 27th birthday here and had a wonderful time…Jesus & the staff was very accommodating to my party of 14 people ! John the Manager was also genuine & friendly ! I can’t stop going back !
Jesus is the best server I’ve ever encountered, he was so attentive and super sweet. Made us feel right at home. Happy cinco de Mayo from some really happy customers. 🔥
Drinks were great! Frozen & regular Margaritas were perfect!! Guacamole very good. Queso delicious! Tacos....just ok
Solid spot to grab drinks and food. Quesadillas were very solid. Big fan of our waiter Jesus. Overall a good time
The highlight of our visit was the drinks! Of course they have their famous huge margarita but they have one of the best pina coladas I have had in a long time! They also offer a wide variety of size options for the drinks which allows you to try all the flavors!Also my server, Jesus, was an absolute gem! Definitely request to see him.
We had a great experience going here! The food was soooo delicious and we had the best mesero that night, his name is Jesus. Great place to go for a date. 👌
Very fantastic restaurant.It’s in the perfect location, great ambiance, great drinks*they did not have the taco tower that everyone raves about* was upset we didn’t get to try that but everything else was on point!
Our waiter Jesus, was the best waiter that I’ve ever had. The vibe was great and strong drinks. Love this place
In a non-free state (New York) this is the closest you’re gonna get to the real deal. The mezcal is smokey, the tacos are saucy, and the guacamole is lumpy (in a good way). It’s a 5 all day in my book baby! Jesus for the win!
Family has been going to caliente since the 90s. It’s a NY staple. The food and drinks here are on another level. Ordered the classic LI iced tea and made a mistake of ordering a 2nd smaller one! 1 and done should be the rule in this place lol. One of my favorite places in all of NY.
Very authentic Mexican with a nice ambience. Got a large drink which was on offer and took 3 of us to finish it . Meals had large portions and tasty. Guacamole and chips was fresh and tasty. Would return there any day.
My fav place, always busy always amazing cocktails!You can’t reserve a table there, so come in advance because you would have to wait in line
This place doesnt have the best food or the best drinks. But it might just be the best value for brunch in the city, and certainly in the village. Brunch with full entree and 2 drinks is $14! Thats the price of a single cocktail at most bars in the area, so I was enormously grateful for my delicious frozen margarita and not-mindblowing-but-still-tasty breakfast sandwich.
I was there today meeting up with one of my client for dinner .i first got in sat down the waiter name armanda was quickly greeted me asked me if I need anything to drink with her warm smile and greeting . After order she come back and forth to make sure our order is good so asked us how is the food . The food is good tasty and the drink is great would definitely go back.
A just ok Mexican place. Lovely starting and place was overpriced. The waiter was almost rude and stressed out and not helpful at all. I wished he would have answered my questions while looking less desperate when asking for a « skinny » margarita. The food was ok, a bit dry. Guacamole was really good! Nice for a quick eat.
Took my friend here to celebrate her 21st birthday she loved it. Drinks were everything. Definitely try the Mojitorita.
Love their margaritas and Mezcalitas...Great vibes and great atmosphere. Their guac is certainly one of the best we’ve had.
Drinks are amazing and variety of food is perfect.
Upon entering the manager or whoever this person was who was in charge of checking for vaccination cards did not utter a word of anything remotely close to a warm welcome. He did not say hi, how are you, welcome. Instead he said “I need to see your COVID card.” The table upstairs are set up for failure. Tables are so crammed together it was hard to eat without someone bumping into my table. The wooden tables are angled in a weird way where I could not cut my chicken without the table moving. I felt like my plate was going to tip over. To add more injury, the first server came over way too soon to take my order. Then a second server took over and kept rushing me throughout my whole experience. Candles were taken away as I was enjoying my food. Checks were dropped faster than my ability to digest my food. On top of that he also took my signed check which I despise more than anything in the world. NYC -hold your horses please and focus on caring about people and their experiences.
Amazing Mexican restaurant. One of my favorites in all of New York City!!! The food is so yummy and the drinks are wow. Also not expensive at all. 5/5 stars
Been going to the caliente Cab company since the 90s. The one on University place was amazing. This is now the only location and it has the ambiance of a little hideaway on the corner. The ceviche is not as flavorful as I expected. Had to ask for more lime and heat. Overall it was a good experience. I do plan on going back to sample a few more plates! Since the menu has changed.
Jesus was amazing and he made the experience well worth it! I highly recommend the mixed berry margarita!!!!
Great place to have a chill brunch. For 2 people, you can share 6 tacos, guac and chips, and 4 drinks for $32 ($16 per person).
This is the best Mexican food Ive found on the east coast. Im a Colorado boy and finding any sort of southwestern or Mexican food here has been basically impossible since these poor people hate heat and flavor. Haha! But this place was awesome. I had the carne asada and truly loved it. Its a great location, the prices are good for the food you get, and the service was good as well. I highly recommend this place!
Great spot for food and drinks. Casual atmosphere and excellent service. We had tacos, calamari, chicken quesadillas, flautas and corn on the cob all very delicious! The corn on the cob was a bit spicy for my taste , then again Im not much for spicy foods. For drinks we had the Piña Colada, the watermelon margarita and the mojito all very well balanced, super yummy. Favorites would be the tacos carnitas and the mojito. If you are celebrating a Birthday they have you covered! A quick Birthday song along with Chocolate cake and a sombrero. This is a great spot I highly recommend you check them out!
Great Mexican restaurant with fresh guacamole bar. I had some queso fundido and chicken tinga quesadillas both fresh and savory. The best part I must admit were the drinks, a nice balance and with a kick. The staff was super friendly too.
Jesus R was amazing and the food was the best Mexican we have had. Such flavors and spices. A must stop when in the Village and ask for Jesus he is the best!
I loved it . Food and drinks were very good. Ill definitely come back again. Very nice location.
We loved the decor in this restaurant especially for Halloween. The food was really good and very filling especially the sizzling fajitas and chips and salsa.
One of the popular spots in West Village restaurant row! Good for birthdays as drinks are nicely priced and also has a Latin America vibe to it. My favorite was the guacamole.. whoever makes it does it better than most places I had it from even in Mexico! Bar is great too
Good atmosphere/ambiance.Food very tasty.Best guacamole in town.
I love this place! Pina colada and the guacamole is the best in the world 😊 The staff, Jesus and Giselle always make you feel home and give you the little extra that you appreciate so much as a customer. Always smiling and making sure you have a great experience. The place wouldn’t be the same without them ❤️
Caliente Cab is a GREAT experience! The service and the food is exceptional this is a go to spot for reliable good food! If you’re ever in the west village come in and check it out. Drinks are to die for. 💐
We have been coming to Caliente for 6 years. It is THE BEST pina coladas and food and service. The staff are great, Jesus R has tended our table many many many times over the years. If your fortunate to meet him you will be well taken care of worh service. Jesus is a friend to us and we look for him every time we visit Caliente , he even welcomes our puppy Mr. Chow . Look forward to seeing you again soon my friend
Good service, food and drinks are pretty good. The waiter Viviana Morales has a good energy and she did a good performance. I really like the place and could recommend to anyone.
My server was Jesus. Let me start by saying he was amazing. Awesome server who was available at all times but not overbearing. He was quick, nice, and accommodating. He gave us the perfect seat by an open window which made my day because it was halloween and I could see outside while being seated inside. As always the food was good and the margaritas on point. Please do yourself a favor and go here. Ive been a customer for 20 plus years and Ive never been disappointed. Cheers and enjoys if you decide to visit.
Amazing food, and the experience was great!!
Great spot with lots of fun drinks and good tacos. Tacos Al pastor were great. Amber was great, couldn’t have asked for better service.
Ok, where do I start? We visited today as a group of 10 and tried their brunch options. They have an amazing brunch menu: total value for money and taste. They have two Brunch options: standard includes 2 cocktails, 1 main course and potatoes and the fiesta includes 6 tacos, 4 cocktails and guac and chips to be shared between 2 people. Both are very delicious, super helping, and very well presented. Ambience is moderate; not too noisy for noon but not too dull either. Servers are kind. All in all a great Mexican place in the heart of the West Village.
Great food and lovely ambience for a good time with friends. Cocktails are nice. Veggie nachos and fish tacos were outstanding!
I love this restaurant. Beautiful inside, and the food and service have always been good. The prices are also good by NYC standards. My server, Jesus R, the other night was excellent.
Wish I could give 0 stars, worst Mexican food EVER!!! Guacamole needed salt, El Pastor had tomatoes and port was cubed in sauce, the Chimichanga was oily and soggy. Overall no flavor and authenticity. I think people are drunk when writing these favorable reviews because this was a waste of time, better off getting Chipotle I promise! And I never wrote review but happy if I can save at least one person.
Had a great time, drinks are very good and bigfood was amazing and the staff is awesome/super friendly 11/10 would recommend , especially our server Jesus!!! the best!!!
Drinks are very good. Food is just ok.Staff is nice and friendly.
This place really good because bring your girl here and after word is just magic 😂😂😂
Jesus R is the best waiter I have ever had! The nicest and quickest service ever. I can’t recommend this place enough, and make sure to ask for Jesus!
Service was ok on my first visit, not much I can remember about it. And the food was good, nothing really stood out for me. But the drinks were really good and strong, and on my second visit I just stayed at the bar. The bartender was great, I asked for something that wasnt on the menu and he made it. The main reason for a 5 star.
Tasty and delicious Mexican food specially the burrito definitely recomen it to people to come. I’m definitely coming back and the dessert was also really good.
My Fiancé and I have been coming to Caliente Cab through the last year or so and it’s always been a solid place. The gigante drink is always a must. Queso fundido is bomb and our service from Jesus the last time we went was exceptional.
Amazing food! Atmosphere is nice, workers are great. The margaritas are fantastic. Definitely will be back. Thank you !
I consider this one of the only “normal” restaurants in the west village (not trying to be bougie, not over priced, good portions). Good margs. Goos service. Jesus R was an excellent server :)
Beautiful ambiance. Great food. Wonderful service. Very nice host and wait staff. Delicious and strong Margaritas.
DELICIOUS food. The guacamole is the best Ive ever hard. Margaritas were delicious. Great staff!
Great restaurant. And spotless toilets.We had the ceviche and the chips with guacamole to start. The ceviche was top notch. I had a prickly pear cocktail and it was delicious. It has a kick though.For mains we had the chicken burrito and the steak quesadilla. The quesadilla was nice and meaty with a very sharp cheese. It was very tasty. The chicken burrito was very nice though quite large.We had the ice-cream for dessert. The ice-cream was very decent. The atmosphere is very nice with very friendly staff.
Jenia as amazing!! Very attentive!! And social! Made the stay at caliente cab amazing!! I’ll ask for her next time!
The service was wonderful!!! Guillermo, our waiter, was really attentive and went out his way to make a tourist feel right at home 🙂 I hope he is soon promoted 🥳🥳
Pathetic, over-priced food, ditto for the cocktails. Bothersome waiters and loud music - not the place for an old friends meetup. Location was good. Beware of menu items without prices!
Layout/atmosphere*wraparound bar and tables on first floor; more tables second floor/balconyService*GoodFood/drink*Chips with guacamole (large) - Good*Panko-crusted pollo con queso torta (breaded chicken cutlet with Oaxacan cheese, spicy black beans, avocado, cilantro, and chipotle mayo on semolina roll) with spicy fries - Good*Blood orange margarita 8 oz (Cazadores tequila, blood orange juice, agave, no salt on rim) - Good
Good quality of food,drinks and ambient for couples,friends and family.the only thing that I have is that i ordered a margarita in the rock with different tequila and I pay 15 dollars extra.
Amber took amazing care of us! Amazing food and drinks! Definitely go out for a girls night or drinks with friends!
First time we visited this place… I loved the food and the drinks… but the best thing of the whole night was the service that our waiter Guillermo gave us, super nice, polite and everything he recommended was perfect !!! I would return without a doubt !! THANK YOU!!
This place is amazing! Amber is the best waiter I’ve ever had. Will be making this place a regular!
I loved the service. Jesus was very attentive and very careful with what we all order. We really appreciate the experience and his services. Thank you.
Jesus R was amazing and friendly we came on vaca from Florida my partner went to college years back arpund the corner and enjoyed this place growing up and it did not surprise me when the food and customer service was great Jesus and his food runner where so kind!!
Gisselle was amazing!! We love her. The food was delicious and it’s so cute here!! We had so much fun!!
Jesus R was my waiter. THE BEST waiter I’ve ever had at a restaurant! The food was affordable and amazing!
Enchiladas were great. Being from Texas, I was having a hard time finding good Enchiladas in New York, this place hit the spot.
Only giving them four stars because I did not eat there. A group of us was looking for a place to stop in for something to drink and take a break from walking. We sat at the bar facing street and it turned out to be cool sitting, visiting, and people watching.
The food was delicious, friendly staff and customer service(Amber) was awesome👨🍳
A Sweet find! The minute you walk in the scentous atmosphere captures you. Best Mexican everything, food and cocktails all incredible.the ♥️♥️♥️
Excellent place! Their large margaritas to share are back to old price of $60, which is amazing considering the fact that me and 3 other people got quite tipsy from it. Their guacamole is good, but cheese nachos are definitely the best. If you’re vegetarian, this can be a perfect meal on its own. I didn’t see too many vegan options on the menu, but lots of stuff can be made vegetarian. Staff is very friendly and location is amazing, make sure to sit outside and enjoy the view and busy streets.
If you go here, you need to get Jesus Rojas as your server!!! He is the best! Food and drinks were great
My first time been here and I loved it. Its hard to find a place with great drinks and food both together in one place, caliente cab its one of them. me and the wife had an awesome time, we drank and ate happily even though it was nasty pouring outside. They offer outside sitting thats always a plus. their drinks are amazing specially the mango frozen margarita I recommend it.
Caliente Cab Never Disappoints.. One of our favorite Date Night spots!! Took the kids this time and they loved it too!
There was too much to drink and eat! But... it was all so good. Make sure you come with a huge appetite.
The drinks are good, the food too good. I would return just for the drinks, the vibe of the place is great, nice music, very cool decoration. They have outside space which nice to relaxing and enjoy the sunset in Manhattan, the inside space is all in wood and lower lights, super cool. Worth to come in for the large margaritas. Management you need to work on your food quality and size of your portions, comparing that to Cantina Rooftop and other Mexicans restaurant in Manhattan your food is way below them and way more expensive.
Great place, we where just walking around and we saw this place, drinks are great, foods was delicious ambiance was wonderfull, service I felt like a king. Thank you guys.
Love this place! Jesus took great care of us!!!! Great vibes all around and amazing drinks. Highly recommend!
The staff is so incredibly rude. I think they are used to tourists who dine once and don’t come back. It is not a local west gem in that sense. It’s more of a factory who serves mediocre food and drinks and expects to never see the diner again.
Nice 👌, but they dont have menu for kids.
Great service, waitress was sweet and always checking up on us. Raspberry frozen margs were delish and the ceviche was so on point, with flavor, a little spicy, and lemony!
Food and drinks were delicious
AMAZING!
Came out with a group of friends and had a great time! The food was really good and came out pretty fast! Most of all Jesus offered amazing service!! He was super funny and kind to us, definitely made our night more enjoyable!
Jesus gave us the best experience here! Great drinks & food. Had a great time!
Always a reliable place for Tex-Mex in that area. Service was good.The refried beans were a little watery, though and I miss the brunch menu.Update (4/30/22) Returned to CCC. Food was good and the refried beans were the right consistency.
The atmosphere inside feel both authentic and unique. If presented the opportunity, I highly recommended eating indoors. Jesus R. provided great recommendations and wonderful customer service. The drinks were expertly crafted. We’ll be back!
Dined here last night and had nothing short of an exceptional experience thanks to our server Jesus R. He went above and beyond to make sure our meal and experience were customized to perfection. Definitely try this place and be sure to request to sit in Jesus’s section.
I have been here a few times with friends and for Birthday’s, the food is always so good and fresh, but today my experience was even better because of the amazing service from Jesus R! He was so kind and made sure that my food came out so quick! He was more than helpful and I’m glad I stopped in for a great lunch! This is a perfect spot in the West Village if you’re looking for a fun night with your friends or even a casual lunch by yourself!
Had a wonderful time at this rest. Food was delicous our server Jesus was wonderful. Very attentive and checking up on us many time. Love coming her and will continue to do so. 😊
Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Fantastic place. Cant wait to go back. From the drinks to the guac to the surprise birthday sombrero for our friend. Absolutely wonderful.
Came in here on a whim to continue celebrating a friends birthday. The outside of the building looked very inviting and the staff at the front door was immediately warm and welcoming. My friend wanted to order a very expensive liquor and our waiter, Jesus R, was quick to double check with her so that we would not be surprised by the large bill. I found this so comforting that he was not trying to push an expensive item but instead make sure we knew what we were ordering. Lastly, without any of us asking, Jesus surprised us with a churro treat and a group singing Happy Birthday. It was all unexpected and extremely kind of him to arrange. I have never written a review before but I felt Jesus and the staff at Caliente Cab deserved a big thank you!!
I miss the way they make guacamole at your table. But the food is great nonetheless
Never disappoints. GREAT place to come eat and drink. Love their drinks because you can tell they use quality ingredients. The food is also very good. The family and i all had an amazing time
I love the food. SPECIALLY their drinks. Great spot to hang, go on dates.
A went a couple time and it was amazing! Really good service by Viviana, she make the best margaritas that I’ve ever had.
This place is next level good and authentic west village. Been here forever and always delivers. Our waiter, Jesus, is always the nicest guy and makes us feel at home. Always the greatest choice for unbelievable Mexican food - make sure to ask for Jesus.
The best food ever! Jesus R is always so nice and attentive. Love this place!
I came with my GF and her mother. The service was amazing and the food was delicious even though we came primarily for drinks. Our waiter Jesus, was very patient and helpful and explained the menus throughly to help us come to a decision about our tequila choices. He recommended the Cabo Wabo which did not disappoint. Would definitely recommend!
Really excellent service, decent prices and our server Guillerm was amazing went way above and beyond for us. Highly recommend checking this place out.
Was in West Village and decided to try this spot for Lunch. Plenty of outdoor seating on a Wednesday afternoon. I had the chicken tacos and LOVED them. I dont drink Alcohol so had a diet Pepsi! Hard to find in the city. Everyone else serves diet One. SO happy. Food was great, service was fast. Reason 4 stars is they charge 4 bucks for a soda
Thank you so much Jesus, you always give me options and make sure I’m satisfied. Definitely recommend this place. Fav spot so far.
Jesus was an incredible waiter! The margaritas are bigger than anywhere I’ve been! They also brought a lot of chips and salsa, and the nachos were well priced and very flavorful! The guacamole even though a little pricey was incredibly flavored and spicy! 100% would recommend for locals and/or tourist!
AMBER WAS THE BEST WAITRESS EVER!!!!!! she has the best recs and was so fun and nice we love and miss u queen
Disgusting sat outside and a roach landed on my head. Then went to sit inside and another roach was by the bar. Had to leave. Do not recommend.
Jesus R. served me an excellent meal. I had the ceviche, which was nice and fresh and the fundido con Carne which was just as tasty. The portions were both hefty and the Blood Orange margarita I had with my meal had the perfect balance of fruit flavor to tequila. Will definitely be back!
Great place! Tasty food, good atmosphere and great service from Gisele. Definitely recommend!
The food and atmosphere was awesome. My wife and I had our first kiss here 20 years ago and it was great to be back here with our kids. Jesus was a terrific waiter who made our experience here amazing.
The waitress was extremely slow and unsure of the menu. The food service sucks. I order the fried calamari and it was bland it wasnt fried crisp enough. It was a rushed job. Totally not worth the time as well as the drinks not giving you a buzz at all. Not my cup of tea . Ps i was literally there LAST NIGHT the ratings are overrated .
Great food, especially their guacamole!!! The fresh fruit pineapple margarita with the tajin rim is amazing!!! Definitely my favorite!!!
Was at this restaurant yesterday for the very first time, I was really impressed by the awesome service! Special shout out to Natalia and Alondra, they were so sweet and always taking care that I was having a good time. Good food and drinks with a great vibe as well. I will definitely come back!!
Awesome place to get Margaritas. I recommend the guacamole appetizer!
Stopped by here with some coworkers on Thursday night after work. Was able to get a table right away outside and our server Jesus was great. Food was delicious and service was fast. Also great people watching.Id definitely come back again.
Jesus R was our waiter and he made our night! He was attentive and made sure our orders were correct. My coworkers and I used to come here after work on Fridays and haven’t been back since the pandemic. But since it’s opened they did not disappoint. The drinks and food are a great pick me up after a long work week.
I walk by this place every day to get home, it’s always slammed. After finally eating there I understand why it’s a great place to be. Great food and drinks, affordable prices, fun ambiance. Will definitely be back. Our server Jesus was great hope to be served by him in the future.
. The food was horrible. I had to ask the server twice to heat up my enchiladas. For $20 land get served luke warm food was disgusting. I dont have money to waste. The Frozen Marg was good. The white sangria too sweet. the cocktails over priced but tasty. My server was kind. If I go again it will be for frozen classic Margarita ONLYSigned Lesilie
Great food, awesome atmosphere. The food is so delicious and colorful with and their drinks are the best, lots of choice and very refreshing. I love it there, I take my friends, my boyfriend and my mom who was visiting from Florida. Chicken burrito is my usual and drinks Any Goes!
Loved Caliente, the food, service and location was super. Thanks again Gisele. Keep smiling 😉
Yo JESUS was amazing! Really made sure we was good the whole night. When you come here. Ask for him! Very tentative and caring. Brings you extra napkins even when you don’t ask for it. Food is worth the price and drinks as well. I recommend the patron margarita. JESUS is mad LIT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥☄️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️☄️
Loved everything about this place! Drinks were excellent (I had a pineapple frozen margarita), food was great! Service was so good! My man Jesus took care of us all night! Fully recommend this place!
Amazing margaritas and great tacos! They put cute little flags on our drinks for pride too!
Always good food and always great drinks! 🍸🍸
Delicious food and service. Great atmosphere and excellent service. Tasty food and drinks.
Amazing food, drinks and service. Decent prices.
Like a Mexican Applebees. Institutional food and institutional pre-made margarita mix (with maybe a dash of tequila). Price point is not egregiously high but not inexpensive either. Service was good. But in the future, I will be sure to go to a local authentic Mexican place.
Best restaurant and service from Jesus R! Highly recommend!!! Great food + vibes!!
Delicious cauliflower tacos. A large variety and tasty margaritas.
The food was great and tasty and expensive.
Jesus was an amazing server. He was very attentive, efficient, and kind. The margaritas and guacamole were amazing! Thank you so much for a great experience. ❤️
I have had better food and drinks at Mad dog and beans. I did like the location, was very convenient for getting cookies from Chip afterwards.
I legit had the best experience! Amber was the absolute most attentive and informative waiter I have ever had! She has great energy and it made my eating experience even that much more enjoyable and delish! Food was a 10/10. Deff authentic Mexican food. Would absolutely recommend and would go again!
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Caliente Cab Co. 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-27This spot is in the village which is always nostalgic for me. No reservations needed. Guacamole is sooo good, made fresh. I ordered the chicken enchiladas and it tasted like the chicken was marinated in lime. Taste like a piece of heaven. Cooked perfectly. The coconut margarita was delicious and hit the spot. You must go here! The service was good and quick. I highly recommend.
Review №2
2022-04-30Jesús is a fantastic server, he did such a great job from start to finish. My mom and I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! Looking forward to coming back again soon. Thank you so much!
Review №3
2022-05-04I ordered the carne asada tacos (my usual go-to at any taqueria). overall, the tacos were extremely tasty and left me craving more. the meat was perfectly seasoned/marinated. the marinade flavors were soaked deep into the meat, and the outside of it was perfectly charred. with the squeeze of lime, cilantro, and green salsa, the flavors were perfection. the only suggestion i have is giving each taco two corn shells instead of one (the juices caused it to be moist pretty quick and rip through the bottom) and also the option to add white onions. all in all amazing tacos— would definitely recommend checking them out
Review №4
2022-04-08Drinks where pretty good. Food not bad. The setting was great just needs a little bit more lighting. They going for a calm romantic setting but hard to read the menu with low lighting.
Review №5
2022-05-29THE PERFECT SPOT for margs and friends! We ventured over to Caliente Cab to connect with some friends in the city. We started off with their largest size of margs and found the flavors SO difficult to pick from. We ordered a round of tequila shots which was an experience in itself and paired perfectly with our guacamole and chips. PS they will give you more chips - just ask! The decor whisks you away to a margarita heaven and you forgot you’re in NYC for a second.The food, the service, the staff and the margs - 10/10! We totally recommend Caliente Cab!!!
Review №6
2021-10-21Excellent decor and ambience, I was having a not so great day and going here really helped my mood.The food is good too, not extraordinary but goes well with the infinite options of margaritas.Would definitely go here every time I visit NYC
Review №7
2022-05-16It was my first time ever going to this establishment. I went with a large group of my friends. Our waitress Amber was the best waitress I’ve ever had she made the experience so amazing Caliente Cab It’s truly blessed to have an amazing spirited phenomenal waitress like her. Now let’s talk about the food the food was amazing I had the avocado salad with grilled chicken extra chicken amazing DiLisioso (Delicious)
Review №8
2022-05-09Pretty good overall. Food was good and margaritas were ok. Service was nice and quick too.
Review №9
2022-02-20I had the best 25th birthday dinner tonight at Caliente Cab! Our waitor Jesus R made it extra special!!!! I can’t wait to go back and celebrate another birthday other than mine! Food was great!!!
Review №10
2021-10-07Caliente Cab, has always been my go to for Mexican Food. I took my stepdaughter for dinner a few weeks ago, and I was disappointed. We ordered the ceviche, and chicken steak fajitas. The ceviche I am used to comes in a soup substance. The one that we received had a strong taste of cilantro and it just wasn’t a pleasant taste. We both did not finish eating it. The fajita was okay, but the chicken had no taste and the steak had little taste. I don’t know what happened, why the food was so tasteless. Maybe, new management 😒. I never had an issue with the food at Caliente Cab, this time it was bad 😡