Caliente - Bethlehem

The restaurant had a nice atmosphere when we first arrived, but then we were seated in a back room. The servers were polite, but there were no chips on the tabl... read more The restaurant had a nice atmosphere when we first arrived, but then we were seated in a back room. The servers were polite, but there were no chips on the table and we had to wait quite a while for our service. The children's food was too spicy, and the fajitas came with the smallest wraps I’ve ever seen. If you eat the three little ones they provide, be prepared to pay for more. The taco salad was overpriced for what we received. The owner was rude and made an unnecessary comment to another patron, even chasing them outside and starting an argument, which is very unprofessional. My recommendation is to choose Blue Cactus or Don Pablo’s instead.

My "Mom's Night Out" group dines here once a month, and we absolutely love it. The atmosphere is very welcoming, and the food is bursting with flavor. The servi... read more My "Mom's Night Out" group dines here once a month, and we absolutely love it. The atmosphere is very welcoming, and the food is bursting with flavor. The service can be a bit slow on weekends, but that's expected when the restaurant is busy. I particularly enjoy the enchiladas, especially the beef ones. We love coming here because we always leave feeling full and satisfied without spending much. We usually bring our own tequila since they offer non-alcoholic margaritas (I love the pomegranate one!). I recommend this place to everyone.

The service was quite poor as well. I seriously considered leaving only a 10% tip as a way to express my dissatisfaction, but I wasn't sure if our corner table... read more The service was quite poor as well. I seriously considered leaving only a 10% tip as a way to express my dissatisfaction, but I wasn't sure if our corner table and our casual attire played a role in how we were treated. Other patrons seemed to be receiving better service. We only saw our waitress when we placed our order, when she delivered our food, and then again when she brought the bill. She never checked in to see if we needed more drinks, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. Overall, I can't recommend this place to my friends. It's a real shame.

My husband and I dined at Caliente for the first time last week. While we're not usually fans of southwestern cuisine, we both really enjoyed our meals there. T... read more My husband and I dined at Caliente for the first time last week. While we're not usually fans of southwestern cuisine, we both really enjoyed our meals there. The ingredients were incredibly fresh—yes, truly FRESH! It's refreshing to find a restaurant that serves fresh food rather than relying on canned or frozen options. The prices were quite reasonable, and our server was wonderful, despite having a bit of trouble pronouncing "Tilapia." I highly recommend this charming restaurant to everyone. Give it a try!

The beef was excessively salty to the point of being nearly inedible. I felt I could easily replicate almost any dish from the menu at home and likely do a bett... read more The beef was excessively salty to the point of being nearly inedible. I felt I could easily replicate almost any dish from the menu at home and likely do a better job. I also found the portions to be small and the prices very steep. I ordered a beef burrito, but all I could taste was an overwhelming saltiness. My companion tried the fish taco, and it was definitely not the fresh fish advertised on the menu; it tasted just like any frozen boxed fish. The guacamole was decent, but nothing remarkable. The ambiance was just okay, but it felt unwelcoming due to the harsh colors and bright yellow lighting. I would never return and definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone.