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    Caliente

    4.0 (571 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    The spicy pork Caliente bowl
    Ralph D.

    Great experience. I simply ordered the Caliente bowl with spicy pork. It was a magnificent confluence of flavors, while sampling each ingredient separately too - like the rice... delish! This dish would not be at all easy to make it home, but here it's a breezy good! Enjoy !!

    Horrible chips

    Disappointed! First major thing, the chips. It's the first thing that comes to the table, and it was awful. Chips tasted old, salsa was bland and for some reason warm? None of us touched the basket after the first 2-3 chips. Second, i watched the fajita being plated in front of me, they basically just heated up the iron plate and put cooked ingredients on it (hoping it was at least cooked sometime today). Also tried the chicken enchiladas, both plates were not bad... flavor was there, just not too fresh. The cilantro rice was pretty good, and I like the avocado crème with the enchiladas. Service was alright, and the interior was nice (plenty of seats, lots of nice decorations). I wouldn't say don't try it, but I couldn't help but worry about the food (basically empty restaurant on a Saturday at 6 pm, and somewhat reheated food and old chips being served)

    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!

    Carol C.

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

    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.

    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.

    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.

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

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    Are they closed down? We came by early afternoon to try Caliente and the door was locked and the outside patio tables we filthy. Too bad.

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    Amazing food and margaritas! Highly recommend. Great staff and friendly atmosphere. Give it a chance.

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    We can’t wait to see you again. Thank you for your review.

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    Roberto is the best! Such a great server. We love coming here for our book club he's always so helpful and nice

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    The Board Room - Delicious bites with the hubs

    The Board Room

    4.4(25 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Memorial

    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.

    Don't let the name intimidate you, the Boardroom is such a gem and a great place to grab some vino…read morewith co-workers after work! The boardroom is connected to the Moran, but new owners have taken over and brought all the vibes to this intimate wine bar that opened up a little over a month ago! If John, the owner, is there be sure to say hello! Our server, Jonatan was five stars! Gave us great, friendly service! He explained to us different wines and we ordered a BYO charcuterie board! The entire experience was a delight! The bar does give intimate vibes but it's great for groups or a GNO or even a date! They also offer grab-n-go bouquets, and a mini fridge that offers other beverages and snacks to go!

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    Postino Town & Country

    Postino Town & Country

    4.7(428 reviews)
    0.1 mi•Memorial
    •$$
    Happy hour specials
    Catering service

    Val Scott Thomas…read more Y'all were a great team! I was invited out for the battle of the bruschettas and I was treated sublimely. It was wonderful. The food is always great so no complaints there but my brave review is definitely the service. There were laughs, and background information on the restaurant, some of the chefs, and servers and it was also very interesting. We tried so many menu items. We had like three or four boards and several brunch items. Of course, I got the cucumber honey lemonade and I made my friend try it too. Lol. Delicious as always. 10 out of 10. However, I will say that the new battle of the board is not Great like I remember. They had super basic flavors and the ones they did experiment with different combinations were actually pretty disgusting. So, after two boards of those, we got our true blue staple favorites on the original menu. That did the trick! I think I've been to this location once or twice but I absolutely will be coming again!

    Super service waiter and hostess Excellent management Scott…read morepersonable caring and professional checks insurers and truly appreciated them as witnessed several tables Enjoyed tuna sandwhich wow great The salmon and small bytes flat breads beyond Wine club well with it as suggested by Scott I agree and wines super try the rise blue and cabs and Chardonnay all great and we all prices and half priced for club member's Highly recommended by Bryon and HIS Angel

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    Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

    Yard House

    3.6(1.5k reviews)
    0.1 mi•Memorial
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    Pretty good! For some reason, despite visiting City Centre over 100 times over the past decade, I…read morehaven't dined in at Yard House until now. I decided to meet up a friend for happy hour and overall, I was pretty satisfied and would come back. Without the happy hour prices, Yard House can be a bit pricey for what you get, but Happy Hour really is a steal. I tried the fried calamari - portions are huge! Flavors are average - definitely not disappointing. The poke nachos were pleasantly surprisingly in terms of portions and flavor. The amount of fish was more than I expected. Lastly, I was a bit disappointed that they don't have bone-in wings on the happy hour menu, so I opted for boneless wings which was basically like nuggets. I got a Korean flavor and it did not disappoint. The ambiance is nice. Restaurant is very spacious. Service was quite impressive. It's easy to order and pay. Downside? It's City Centre. The parking sucks unless you're willing to pay. If you come for happy hour, you'll spend a bit of time and patience looking for a spot.

    Food: Burger was decent. But loved their sesame bun. Don't see many places still use it. Fries were…read moredecent too but on the salty side. 4 Stars Service: Bartender was friendly and fast. The food server, however, looked like she was having a bad day. 4 Stars Ambiance: packed and live music. 5 Stars Overall: 4 Stars

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    Yard House - Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Yard House - Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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    Sidebar

    Sidebar

    4.2(14 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Memorial
    Live music
    Takes reservations

    9/11/2026: Sidebar delivers a masterclass in modern speakeasy culture. Tucked right next to…read moreCredence, the transition from dinner to drinks is seamlessly elevated: our server personally escorted us through the private entrance, handing off a numbered gold keychain so our unfinished dinner items were safely waiting for retrieval later. It set the stage for an absolute highlight of an evening. The space is intimate and beautifully decorated, boasting top-tier, attentive service. Even the single-stall restrooms carry through the aesthetic--ornately styled and exceptionally clean. Highlights of the Night: Interactive Live Entertainment: The pianist stole the show, covering everything from Billy Joel to country classics while taking requests. He even stepped away from the keys, weaving through the crowd to sing right at individual tables with his microphone. Top-Notch Cocktails & Bites: While signature drinks easily run at least $20 apiece, the quality justifies the price tag. We had expertly crafted Cosmopolitans alongside Old Fashioneds topped with toasted pecans. The bar bites complement the drink menu seamlessly. From the secret handoff to the vibrant music and crafted drinks, Sidebar offers a fun-filled, seamless night out. It is easily the ultimate way to cap off an evening after dinner next door.

    What a great place to stop in for a drink. Love the cocktail selection - and if there are too many…read morechoices, just choose something tried and true. Tonight I ordered a French 75. The service was prompt. Live music is always lovely. The decor is great and a bit moody. There was no cover charge are minimum spend (as there has been in the past). I really enjoyed it. This was my third time here. Tonight there was a man on the piano singing.

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    The Decoy - Nice covered patio with plenty of seating

    The Decoy

    4.0(75 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Memorial

    Good sports bar with sand volleyball courts and an open air feel…read more Bartenders are friendly and quick. Food option was a pop up crawfish boil that was the best we've had this year. Young after work crowd on our Friday visit with large groups watching the World Cup and Astros. Overall, a good spot for drinks with friends.

    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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