We visited the Caliente Casino to check it out since it really stands out with the dramatic red, white and black building among the surrounding fields. It's located one block west of the Walmart MacroPlaza which is on on Highway 1, I think the street is Calle Hierro (its the street at the south of the Walmart). It's the biggest building around and surrounded by fields. One of the managers says the building is about 5 years old, but there is still not much around it.
Valet parking, or you can self-park on the right side. Thru the metal detector you go to enter. Nice and cool inside of course, and pleasantly dark. You get your free player's card at the counter left of the entrance and around you should wander.
At the front you are greeted by a roulette table and some card tables. Slot machines are behind and on either side. The main room is smoke free, and there is a smokers section at the back. Even back there were few smokers and the AC works well to whisk away the smoke so it is hardly noticeable. In the back room are more slot machines and the sports betting section, with multiple TV screens. Comfortable big black leather chairs to rest and watch the TV's, which are very comfortable.
Plenty of friendly young staff to assist you with gambling, drinks or whatever. Cute young ladies, haha. Nice cold beers for about $2.00, from the bottle or poured in a glass. Bottled water if you don't want coffee or a cocktail.
The slots are 2 cents, 3 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents and probably higher. Some of the machines are the multiple game machines where you choose your favorite from 20 or so games. This is the first time I have seen the electronic player's cards which are scanned by your slot machine to upload or download your virtual money you load on the card. The black leather office chairs are cool. I liked this casino and will be back. This time was just a quick stop to check it out on the way to the great big beach they have on the south side of town.
The older San Nicolas Hotel and Casino is in Zona Centro on First Street (Avenida Lopez Mateos). That one also has a hot red Caliente Casino sign, so I assume they are related. read more