Located in historic Kings Beach and just minutes from the waterfront, Caliente takes its name from its diverse family neighborhood surroundings. Caliente specializes in the flavor of the American Southwest and beyond. Think Santa Fe, or as we like to say, “Southwest, South”. Caliente, opened on August 3rd, 2007 after an extensive remodel, is one very important step in the revitalization of the Kings Beach neighborhood. Today, Caliente stands on North Lake Boulevard as the stunning example of the Kings Beach remodel in progress. We take great pride in our creation and our clean, casual and friendly atmosphere awaits your visit. Caliente offers an unequaled and unique variety of quality fun, food and beverage at affordable prices. Dining out is more than just a meal, it is an event based on value and a wonderful experience. Combine our meals with generous premium Margaritas and our famous signature drink, The ChupaCabra, and we have created a dining experience to remember.
Lunch
Sat, Sun 11:30 am–5:00 pm
Bar
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Southwest dining in kings beach, north lake tahoe! Children's menu - goes well with tequila - on request
Botanas
Chips & SalsaUS$5.00
served with charred tomato salsa, tomatillo or mango pico if you wish
Queso Fundido con ChorizoUS$16.00
hot & creamy dipping sauce made with manchego and jack cheeses served with warm tortillas
Don Tomas Guacamole*US$15.00
fresh avocados smashed together with queso fresco, pico de gallo, spices, fresh lime
Southwest QuesadillaUS$23.00
flour tortilla stuffed with pepper jack cheese, sauteed peppers, onions, choice of chicken tinga or pork pibil served with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo
Cerveza Chile RellenoUS$23.00
fire roasted poblano pepper stuffed with queso fresco, manchego, jack cheese, grilled corn, black beans, crema, guacamole , pico de gallo
Birria FlautasUS$20.00
slow cooked beef, jack cheese, black beans, crema, queso fresco, pico, cabbage, guacamole
Montana De NachosUS$25.00
chicken tinga or pork pibil with queso fundido, jalapenos, refried beans, sour cream , pico de gallo. what do you call someone else's cheese, na - cho cheese!
Spicy Jalapeno Six ShootersUS$5.00
bacon and cheddar stuffed, beer battered, hot & spicy jalapeno "shots" with cilantro ranch
$1 of each, $2 of one, or a $3-some - your choice - each taco is different you know. All served with chipotle-tomato aioli, cilantro, radish $10.00 each, 3 for $27.00
Fish Tacos*US$22.00
grilled or battered snapper, apple-jicama slaw, guacamole, chipotle-tomato aioli