Caliente Bistro Kitchen

Our first time here. Food was fantastic, vibe was fun, and service was great. We'll be back!

What a hidden gem! I was walking on Geary and stumbled across this amazing Mexican restaurant.

I ordered the Al Pastor Burrito and it did not disappoint. The meat was nicely charred and really substantial piece with every bite. The bits of pineapple took it over the top and everything was seasoned very well.

The service was very quick and the waiter came back to refill waters and chips. The two salsas had great flavor and wasn't too spicy. I am a sucker for the carrots and jalapeños and they seem to make their own brine compared to some of the other restaurants that use the canned version.

I gave my kudos to the owner Raul and he mentioned they have a new meat supplier where the Carne Asada is made with Ribeye. Price point was solid for the food quality and service.

Will be back!!

First time here. Wanted to try as wasn't able to ever be impressed with any Mexican food in the inner Richmond area compared to what we could get in nearby South City. Wasn't disappointed.

We had carnitas super burrito, Cuban sandwich and chicken enchiladas. Very tasty, rich in flavors. Enchiladas were more like a taco as it was crispy, but still good. Service was excellent. Nice not having drive down to South City for Mexican food.

Always a pleasure dining here! Let's keep Caliente Bistro in the neighborhood & still open for business!

Thank you to the staff for always so wonderful & welcoming!

Politics is polarizing, so let us all forget that for a moment and instead focus on food and your local community instead. Caliente ask for your help in making rent. Would you spare some of your time and come over to enjoy a meal here?

We recently had the Roasted Chicken Leg Meal with rice and beans for $10.00. Yes, you didn't read wrong. It's $10. We also had an Ensalada $8.00 + Carnitas $4.00 and an iced tea $4.00.

Always delicious and Amazing deal. Their menu, while not expansive, has a little bit of everything for everyone.

So while not everyone will agree on whether the Great Highway should remain open or closed, or which politico should be in office next (local, state, national), I hope we can all agree on helping your community, and enjoying some delicious food.

Located on Geary Blvd between 12th Ave and Funston. Right next door to a 7-11.

Very tasty and melts in your mouth! Savory cheese soft and gooeylicious! My spouse was extremely satisfied with the burger. He couldn't finish it all and had leftovers for later.

He is slowly trying an new item each time we come. Enjoys it all.

Heard Caliente Bistro Kitchen was in financial trouble, so I decided to have a group dinner here to help out, both to give them more business and to introduce them to some newbies. There were six of us for dinner and I was the only one who had eaten here before. The food and service were both as I remembered from the other times I'd been here. Each of my dining companions enjoyed their choices, which were chicken mole, enchiladas, tacos, and burritos. Two of us had the jamaica aqua fresca, too, and, as usual, it was refreshing and delicious.

None of us could stop eating the complimentary chips and salsa. The chips arrived at the table hot and crispy and the two salsas were wonderful; not too spicy and just the right amount of tang.

My burrito was so big that I couldn't even finish half of it; it gave me two more meals the next day!

This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant and I hope they stay around for a long, long time!

Came Thursday afternoon to a semi filled restaurant! Big portions worth the price and hard working staff.

Only one person in the front of the house would recommend being patient as he is helping where he can

Food was flavorful and comes with chips and salsa free first round

Would definitely recommend giving it a try !

Excellent friendly service for wonderful food! The chef and staff provide both hospitality and comfort foods to satisfy your appetites.
The Tamarind bbq ribs are succulent falling-off-the-bone tender meats with sweet notes (optional - order dry ribs with the sauce on the side)...plated with cilantro guanabana coleslaw, black beans and red rice, and corn salad - every bite is absolutely delicious.
The Cuban fried chicken on a bun is a sandwich with the same cilantro jalapeño guanabana coleslaw and garlic aioli and a generous side of crispy seasoned fries -

A perfect meal at Caliente Bistro Kitchen is - anything you order!

This place is a hidden gem in the neighborhood.
The chips are nice and thick. Seems like they are salted with a super fine salt, so it's evenly salted and so addicting. It comes with a green salsa and creamy orange salsa.
I don't normally get pork, but I tried the super burrito with carnitas and was pleasantly surprised at the texture contrast and flavor. The carnitas had charred crispy bits, and the non-crispy parts were not dry. They cook the meat to order so it's super fresh and you can taste that difference.
If you get the extra cheese crust on the burrito, it magically gets like 30% larger lol. It was comically large for only $2 more.
If you're trying to save a buck, they don't charge any SF mandate fees.