Looking For Lunch Specials?

How about some great Mexican Food for dinner tonight? Caliente IS THE ANSWER.
Since 1989, Caliente Mexican Food is the go-to spot for bold, authentic Mexican flavors in Sorrento Valley, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Torrey Pines, and Torrey Hills. From hearty, flavorful breakfasts treats to crave worthy burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and enchiladas, every dish is made fresh with high quality ingredients and classic recipes that satisfy. In the mood for sizzling carne asada, Baja style fish tacos, spicy shrimp, loaded nachos, or looking for the daily special; Caliente delivers BIG portions, fast service, and unforgettable taste. It’s real Mexican Food, done right! Hot yummyness, right off the grill, full of real flavor, and designed to keep you coming back for more, year after year! We also know how to put enough food on the plate (Generous Portions)!

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Caliente Mexican Restaurant is the go-to breakfast spot for bold, authentic Mexican flavors in Sorrento Valley, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Torrey Pines, and Torrey Hills

BREAKFAST

Get Mornings Started, The Caliente Way!
Machaca Burrito
Shredded Beef, Eggs, Grilled Onions & Peppers.
Chorizo Burrito
Eggs, Mexican Pork Sausage
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, Ham, Cheese, Beans & Sour Cream
Steak & Eggs
Eggs, Steak, Salsa & Cheese
Huevos Rancheros
Eggs, Salsa, Beans, Tortillas & OPTIONS
Chilaquiles
Red Sauce, Topped With Cilantro, Onions, Cheese & Sour Cream
Caliente Mexican Restaurant is the spot for daily specials, authentic Mexican flavors in Sorrento Valley, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Torrey Pines, and Torrey Hills

DAILY SPECIALS

Your Favorites, Hot And Fast!
#1 Cheese Enchilada + 2 Beef Taco's
1 Cheese Enchilada & 2 Crunchy Beef Taco's
#2 Beef Taco, Bean Tostada + 3 Rolled Tacos's
1 Bean Tostada, 1 Beef Taco & 3 Rolled Taco's, Topped With Lettuce, Cheese & Guacamole
#3 Burrito, Beef Taco + Cheese Enchilada
Burrito With Choice Of Shredded Chicken Or Shredded Beef, 1 Crunchy Beef Taco & 1 Cheese Enchilada
#4 Carne Asada Burrito + 3 Rolled Taco's
A Carne Asada Burrito With 3 Rolled Taco's
#5 Tamale + 3 Rolled Taco's
A Chicken Tamale With 3 Rolled Taco's
#6 Carne Asada Fries
Carne Asada, Guacamole, Cheese & Sour Cream
Camarones, San Diego

SEAFOOD

Seriously, Try The Shrimp!
Camarones A La Diabla
Spicy Diablo Sauce, Rice, Beans, Salad & Tortilla's
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
Roasted Garlic Sauce, Rice, Beans, Salad & Tortilla's
Camarones Rancheros
Red Vegetable Sauce, Rice, Beans, Salad & Tortilla's
The BEST Nacho's in San Diego

NACHOS

The Lunchtime Party!
Carne Asada Chips
Steak, Salsa, Cheese, Beans, Guacamole & Sour Creme
Nachos Supreme
Salsa, Cheese, Beans, Guacamole & Sour Cream
Soft Taco's in San diego

SOFT TACOS

So Good!
Fish Soft Taco (Baja Style)
Lettuce, Cabbage, Salsa & White Sauce
Crunchy Taco's

CRUNCHY TACOS

Deliciousness In Every Bite!
3 Rolled Taco's With Guacamole
Guacamole, Lettuce, Cabbage, Cheese & Salsa
Del Mar Quesadilla

QUESADILLAS

A Fiesta On A Plate!
Cheese Quesadilla
Burrito's in Carmel Valley CALIFORNIA

BURRITOS

Every Kind Of Yummy In A Tortilla!
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Refried Beans & Cheese
Torta in Carmel Valley CA

TORTAS

Goodness In A Bun!
Carne Asada
Served With Guacamole, Beans, Salsa & Cheese
Enchilladas, Carmel Valley CALIFORNIA

ENCHILLADAS

Classic Mexican, Classic Caliente!
Chicken Enchilada
Lettuce, Cabbage, Cheese & Salsa Fresca With Our Homemade Red Sauce
Carmel Valley Tostadas

TOSTADAS

Crunch-Time!
Bean
Lettuce & Cabbage Mix, Salsa, Cheese & Beans
Del Mar Mexican combination plate

COMBINATIONS

Mix And Match Fun!
#1 Beef Taco + Cheeses Enchilada
1 Beef Taco And 1 Cheese Enchilada Served With Rice & Beans
San Diego's best Guacamole

SIDES

Add These!
Tamale (Small)
Real Sugar Soda's, Mexican Jarritos

DRINKS

Super Refreshing!
Mexican Bottle Jarritos

Restaurant Hours

OPEN Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
  • Mon
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tue
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wed
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thu
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Fri
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sat
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sun
    Closed