Danielle

This was my first time coming here and it is now 1 of my favorite places now. The restaurant was beautiful and cozy. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Armando was top notch! He made us feel like we were family and took good care of us! The food and drinks was freshly made and delicious!

John Lopez

Paula was an excellent server and very helpful in suggesting what’s popular and trending. Drinks and food were exceptional. Thank you for the experience once again.

Derek Villorente

I had the steak quesadilla and it was delicious. A nice atmosphere with a bar and outdoor dining.

+5

Carla Cruz

Had an amazing time here with Armando as our server. We went out for a birthday outing and they made the birthday girl feel very special. Would recommend to anyone considering this spot.

Jen I

Such a good place to come for your birthday dinner! Armando was amazing & absolutely hilarious, the food was flavorful & the dessert was amazing. Will totally come back!

Ari Ress

Came here for the wife's birthday and had an excellent time. They put candles in the cupcakes (from Molly's down the street... Absolutely the best) for me and brought them out, singing and blowing bubbles. Above and beyond service! Alex is the man!

Ione LeBlanc

Great brunch!! Large portions and wonderful flavors. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. Our main waiter Armondo was really friendly and very hospitable!!

Keira Boswell

Armando was incredibly kind and fun to be around. I adored the food and atmosphere. This is the perfect place to rest and have some great food after a lot of walking. I loved the cute car decoration.

Jamie Mitchell

Amazing brunch in a lovely spot with the perfect outdoor seating to watch the city life pass by! Service was 10/10 from Marcela!! Very friendly and recommend the perfect dish for me :)

Pamela Zhou

We had a wonderful experience being served by Marcela at Caliente Cab. Beautiful outdoor seating with delicious food! I recommend the guacamole and ceviche for starters. We ordered a margarita flight and a bandera flight and I would highly recommend the watermelon frozen margarita! Marcela was attentive and the food came quickly after being ordered. The one thing I would say is that the bathrooms are smelly, but overall such a lovely restaurant and I highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Sam Sam

We had a great experience! The service was excellent and our waiter, Armando, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home (he was also very charismatic). Jesus, who was helping take our dishes away once we were done with our food was also very kind and respectful. My sister and I shared the mixed appetizer, which was perfect for two and really tasty. The drinks were also well-made and hit the spot. Definitely recommend and would come back again!

Jaida Foreman

Hit up Caliente Cab via me and bestie we’re in the mood for some Mexican and ended being transported there. The food and taste itself were super authentic, refreshing and filling! Just wanted to add for my drinkers that you’re better off getting the large version of any drink rather than the small, the large is like getting 4 smalls and it’s just a better value overall. My best friend got the Watermelon 🍉 Mezcalita (she’s a huge Mezcal fan), the Piña Colada, the Quesabirria (I didn’t get to ask her to describe it for me but TRUST that plate was clean, not a crumb left!) and street corn. I got their sparkling wine and the taco special (with duck!) while we split the guacamole (we only got a single which honestly was more than enough with all the other food we had) 🥑 Enjoy my tipsy notes below lol 😂 Watermelon Mezcalita 🍉 -super fresh watermelon -nice smoke level -tasted like real watermelon -recommend getting the large Piña Colada 🍍🥥 -real coconut -nice cream consistency -more coconutty than expected but in a good way -FRESH Sparkling Wine 🥂 -wonderfully balanced -very fresh and uplifting flavors Guacamole 🥑 -chips were crispy and beautifully salted -the guac was so fresh, the lime was present in a beautiful way and the medium spice level was perfect not overly spice but still with a good kick Salsa 💃🏾 -so good, perfect balance of tomato and chile flavors -addictive! -the way the spice lingers on the tongue is delectable Taco Special 🦆 -came with two different sauces and they were SO good, the red salsa was smoky and tangy at the same time -the duck MELTS IN your mouth, so well seasoned! -the brown sauce was nice, sweet and a perfect way to cut that spice Street Corn 🌽 -comes with spicy mayo -Bestie loves that it was on a stick and corn on the cob -got 2, so good value! -fresh and right off the grill -perfect amount of cheese All in all, a perfect way to end our night with stuffed bellies and high spirits ✨

+2

Krystina Castro

Armando was absolutely amazing! He was able to provide us with an excellent service. We enjoyed our time here and will be definitely coming back!

Clement Esangbedo

While on vacation in New York, my sons and I visited Caliente Cab Mexican Restaurant, and we had a fantastic experience. The service was excellent—the staff were all very efficient and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The food was delicious and definitely worth the price. I want to give a special mention to Jesus, who was truly exceptional in his service. He went above and beyond to make our meal memorable. I highly recommend Caliente Cab to anyone looking for great Mexican food and outstanding hospitality in New York!

Jameelah Almardaie

I came here with my family members and it was so good. Very family friendly, and provided kind services for babies too. For appetizers, we got the chips and guacamole, as well as the ceviche. The guac was a bit bland, I wish there was a bit more going there but it was yummy. We asked them to make it spicy but it wasn’t in the slightest, the ceviche was SO GOOD. I absolutely loved it and so did everyone else. We got three tacos, the mahi mahi, the Baja fish taco, and the carne asada. My favorite was the mahi mahi, It was so flavorful and delectable. The Baja was light and airy. My least favorite was the carne asada, it was good but not great. We also got the Chicken poblano enchiladas. I personally liked it. I wish it was more spicy and it only came with a little bit of pico de gallo. The atmosphere was incredible, it felt very alive yet cozy. Overall it was a great place to eat out, and for the amount we ordered the price was pretty solid.

+3

Armando is literally the goat. he made tonight the best night ever. with out him the night wouldn't have been as fun as it was. we will return asap

I love the vibe here. It feels like a bar at the beach, and the music is excellent. frozen drinks are big and tasty, and the chips and salsa keep me going. I've had the food and it's more than re…

I love the vibe here. It feels like a bar at the beach, and the music is excellent. Frozen drinks are big and tasty, and the chips and salsa keep me going. I've had the food and it's more than resp…

I love the vibe here. It feels like a bar at the beach, and the music is excellent. Frozen drinks are big and tasty, and the chips and salsa keep me going. I've had the food and it's more than resp…

This made the list of places to eat during our weekend birthday celebration in Manhattan. The food was great. service was top notch.\nThey made it extra special for our daughter's birthday. The who…

I will never not be here on Thursday for their large margarita happy hour, the best service, love the ambiance and at this point my friends and I are usuals so they treat us like family LOL. I will…

One of my go to spots when in the City. We get chips with salsa and guac, which I can never seem to get a picture of because we tend to dig in as soon as it comes. We always get the Picadera Platte…

considering this is the city- the DRINKS are pricey. the food is well priced out but the drinks is what makes it pricey. but I went here for my birthday this weekend and GISSELL took major care of …

This is my go to spot every Thursday. The food is amazingly good. I love the Miami vice drink. chips and guac is toooooo good. Service is always great. Love the ambiance.

i hadnt been to Caliente Cab for about a year, but when I came in I saw my old waiter Jesus. Jesus is just a great guy. He welcomed us like we were family and our dining experience was way above av…

We visited NYC from London and had such a great time here! The steak burrito was incredible, service was great and the interior decor was lovely. We were served by Jesus who was very helpful and …

We visited NYC from London and had such a great time here! The steak burrito was incredible, service was great and the interior decor was lovely. We were served by Jesus who was very helpful and to…

They give me a good appetizer and great nachos ! It was my birthday and Jesus R surprised me with a dessert, it was so unexpected & very much appreciated. Jesus R was a great server and made my mea…

The service here was outstanding. The food was really good. I loved my chicken quesadilla. Nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices.

The service here was outstanding. The food was really good. I loved my chicken quesadilla. Nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices.

Marco Druzetich

I’ve been here before and was genuinely excited to return. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll be back. For a Mexican restaurant, the food was astonishingly bland — I’ve had more flavor licking cement off the sidewalk. Honestly, ice was spicier than the meal they served. That said, I did appreciate the staff. It was Christmas, and they were dressed in cute little Santa outfits, occasionally even cracking a smile, which was nice to see. The brunch margaritas tasted unmistakably like Windex, so I suppose it’s good to know their cleaning products are being put to use. Times are tough, after all — the economy is rough. I ordered a breakfast contraption that was completely fried and large enough to feed a family of four. I hope they’d eaten beforehand, because despite its size, it was deeply unsatisfying. I’d only recommend coming here if you order a margarita with a salted rim — that way, at least some flavor might make its way onto your food. I know this review is harsh, but I truly wish everyone there a happy holiday.

Our waiter said no substitutions permitted...I had asked for a different condiment (pico for my taco)..he said the kitchen will not do that...strange as condiments are all in little cups on the sid…

Good was ok. Nothing special. tacos were dry even with guac and sour cream. Found it bland. Service was great though.

I remember coming here many years ago when they actually had a taxi can outside of the restaurant with a bright yellow signage, I particularly didn't enjoy myself then and today was the very same, th…

It was fine for what it was. Not my favorite Mexican food but everything was good; nothing to complain about. The guacamole was great and very tasty. The service was fine but the lighting inside wa…

It was fine for what it was. Not my favorite mexican food but everything was good; nothing to complain about. The guacamole was great and very tasty. The service was fine but the lighting inside …

The food was amazing! We had the Al pastor tacos..the wagyu tacos and the calamari..the drinks were terrible and extremely overpriced! Too expensive for watered down juice..the service was pretty g…

The food was amazing! We had the al pastor tacos..the wagyu tacos and the calamari..the drinks were terrible and extremely overpriced! Too expensive for watered down juice..the service wa…

The food was amazing! We had the Al pastor tacos..the wagyu tacos and the calamari..the drinks were terrible and extremely overpriced! Too expensive for watered down juice..the service was pretty…

The food was amazing! We had the Al pastor tacos..the wagyu tacos and the calamari..the drinks were terrible and extremely overpriced! Too expensive for watered down juice..the service was pretty…

The food was amazing! We had the al pastor tacos..the wagyu tacos and the calamari..the drinks were terrible and extremely overpriced! Too expensive for watered down juice..the service was pr…

We came here for a lowkey date night on a Friday, it was okay overall! They have a very large menu with lots of food options that are well priced, and plenty of margarita flavors. I definitely woul…

We came here for a lowkey date night on a Friday, it was okay overall! They have a very large menu with lots of food options that are well priced, and plenty of margarita flavors. I definitely woul…

We came here for a lowkey date night on a Friday, it was okay overall! They have a very large menu with lots of food options that are well priced, and plenty of margarita flavors. I definitely woul…

We came here for a lowkey date night on a Friday, it was okay overall! They have a very large menu with lots of food options that are well priced, and plenty of margarita flavors. I definitely woul…

The food is good but it was not a pleasant experience because they blast the music. We stressed to have a conversation while having our meal. The background music belongs in the background. It should…

The food is good but it was not a pleasant experience because they blast the music. We stressed to have a conversation while having our meal. The background music belongs in the background. It sh…

The food is good but it was not a pleasant experience because they blast the music. We stressed to have a conversation while having our meal. The background music belongs in the background. It shou…

Nice music and vibe. Has a relatively small menu but with good options. It has a nice small cozy vibe with outdoor seating.

Nice music and vibe. Has a relatively small menu but with good options. It has a nice small cozy vibe with outdoor seating.

Nice music and vibe. Has a relatively small menu but with good options. It has a nice small cozy vibe with outdoor seating.

I have very mixed feelings about my experience at Caliente Cab. The food was actually good, and the pricing was very reasonable — $24 for a full brunch meal with an alcoholic drink on the weekend is a great deal. The flavors were solid and I genuinely liked the overall vibe of the place. However, the service was deeply disappointing. When we first arrived, it took an unusually long time for a server to come to our table. We had to call out multiple times just to get someone’s attention, while other tables around us were attended to immediately. It already felt like we were being overlooked from the start. Then, at the end of our meal — even though my friend had not finished her drink — the staff came to our table and began rushing us to leave. They approached us multiple times (at least three) to pressure us to wrap up. Meanwhile, the table next to us, who had arrived before us, was not rushed at all. Two other nearby tables were also allowed to stay without interruption. The inconsistency is what made it uncomfortable. We were the only ones repeatedly hurried and overlooked. As Asian customers, it’s difficult not to question whether we were being treated differently. I cannot say for certain what the reason was, but the pattern of being ignored at the beginning and rushed out at the end did not feel right. It’s disappointing because the food and pricing are genuinely good. I liked the atmosphere, and I would have considered coming back. But hospitality matters just as much as the food, and this experience makes me hesitant to return.

Lola

Food was so bland omg… I couldn’t believe it… my partner got the palle without the pork sausage (which is a positive because some places don’t let you take out ) and I got a chicken taco salad. Both my partner and I was in need of flavor taste so awful. The guac and chips was good though. The drinks was trash. Juice. Got two order of the flight. The waitress recommended the Smokey 4 drink set and it was gross. I asked her and she said it be good but honestly it didn’t give tasty at all. The waitress did accommodate and replace the 4 and give me without Smokey flavor much better Waitress was okay. We had to wait to be seated so many seats inside. The place was decent but bathrooms was kind of dirty. I was shocked just thought it be good Better off going to chipotle at least you know what you’re getting. Bill was over $100 dollars without tax or tip

We were seated for 20 minutes without service. Told the host and he assigned us a waiter. The waiter had a terrible attitude problem. Had to keep having to get up to get his attention. Th…

Ate here today out of desperation because we were starving and brunch places were closing. You could make better nachos at home. Seriously bland as F and the “beans” are just a smear of refried b…

I’ve eaten here once when a friend insisted because it wasn’t crowded and she wanted to sit down right SU. Food is gross. Ted med at its worst and the place isn’t clean either. I live in the area a…

We visited for the first time with a reservation to try the weekend brunch, from an hour train ride away. I ordered the breakfast bowl completo and the margarita brunch special. The margarita was strong and large. My meal when it arrived a while later ended up including toppings (layered warm greens) that the menu didn’t list that unfortunately ruined the dish for me, and wasn’t a welcome surprise. I never complain, but I hoped the waiter would come by soon to hopefully help figure something else out. The waiter didn’t come by again for a long time - until my partner was finished eating already. When the waiter came by, I shyly let him know that the menu didn’t list the salad ingredients they included in the dish. The waiter asked, “did you just want the chicken or what? It always includes spinach.” The dish doesn’t even include chicken at all which was a weird comment for him to make. I told him it had plenty of toppings listed already that I was fine with, and that the menu should list the greens. He said he would get his manager. He came back several minutes later to bring me back the brunch menu saying, “The bowl includes spinach, see?” I looked at the menu again, and asked him “I don’t see it. Where does it say that?” He studied the menu again for several seconds, and I asked, “am I crazy?” Finally he said, “no, you’re right” and walked away with the menu. About 10 minutes later he returned and said that the dish always includes greens but no one ever complains. I told him that the menu should be updated, and he said that he never works the morning shift (then how would he know if anyone ever complains?) which was still irrelevant to the issue at hand. I told him that the issue wasn’t his fault, but that I didn’t like being made to feel bad about an issue that wasn’t my fault. He apologized and asked if I wanted to order anything else instead, but I told him that I felt it was kinda too late to put in and wait again for another order as we’d been there for a long time already, my partner had now been finished with his dish for a good while, and we’d both finished our huge drinks even. He insisted i should order the steak ranchero dish, and I told him that I had seen the brunch menu, and I really only wanted the dish as it was listed but it really was too late now (well over an hour at this point), and I just wanted to leave, as I was overwhelmed by the back-and-forth I never wanted. He walked away and after 10 more minutes of waiting, I decided to step outside and wait for my partner to pay while I figured out where to get lunch. My partner calls me 10 minutes later while I’m down the block saying they offered him 2 free shots. I told him to take them as I didn’t feel like returning. He ended up paying full price and full tip for the order, and the manager never spoke to us. It was a cheap brunch, so whatever, but the service was so frustrating and oppositional, we’ll never return.

Dail MT

The drinks were delicious the food terrible. Great people-watching location if seated outdoors!! Be warned if you were a long time customer… it is not the Caliente Cab of the past. The food menu lacks creativity and is now only commercialized cliched “Mexican cuisine” offerings. If you must go there, get the large sized la esposa loca cocktail. No recommendation on the food as it was all terrible for the 6 guests at our table.