Caliente
4.1
- Neighborhood: Logan Square
- 2556 W. Fullerton St.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-772-4355
Vicky Medina, the chef-owner of Caliente, has opened a second outpost in Logan Square. Medina ditched the dark, loungy decor and added a new copper bar, and bright, perky hues. The backroom is dedicated to Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, with lots of her work as well as other Latin artists (the room also doubles as a space for private parties and cooking classes). The pan-Latin menu features favorites from the Lakeview location like seafood enchiladas, chicken in pumpkin seed mole sauce and braised pork and nopales (cactus paddles) in green chili sauce. This location also offers bocaditos (little bites) with fare from Cuba, Peru and Mexico. Selections include choices like camarones borrachos, jumbo grilled shrimp with tequila, a trio of empanadas, and almejas en chile de arbol , mussels in a spicy saffron sauce.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Rockwell and Fullerton.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 94 Western.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Through the side entrance.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Breakfast: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Monday-Friday; Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; Dinner: 5-11 p.m. daily; Brunch: 8 a.m-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Cuban, Mexican, American Nuevo Latino, South American, and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB. $2 corkage fee (per person)
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. At the intersection of Western and Fullerton.
- Live Music:
- No. Adult and kids cooking classes (call for details).
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. Through Medina's catering company Fresca Foods. No buffet (for holidays and special events only).
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Specialties:
- Latin small plates and entrees.
- Payment Methods:
- Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
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"wow!!!"
ChicagoChic from chicagochic - May 16, 2008
I might go out of my way with a nice tip but hardly will I write home about it. However my meal and experience at caliente is worth telling. Last m...
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"Very good, and spicy!"
I love food! from Bucktown - March 1, 2008
We ate there last night, it was amazing! the corn soup, and the app. with the mushrooms and cheese, and enchaladas for dinner. AMAZING! It was all ...
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"Calor Calor Por Favor"
mike from Roscoe Village - January 26, 2008
We enjoyed our time here minus the very cold temperatures. The first sign, was my wife unable to remove her coat. The food was very good, but t...
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