Grill Caliente - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Travel G.

My husband and I visited on a Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving. They were pretty busy but we were able to get a table. Service was very good and quite fast. Prices were reasonable for the portions we received. The drink from the bar was very good.

My husband ordered a burger and he said it was very good. I tried his fries and they were good. I got the Brussels sprouts and they were DELICIOUS and hot (also on the spicy side). My mushroom tacos however felt undercooked (shrooms were still kinda raw-ish) and they were luke-warm. Tortillas fell completely apart. Burger was also warm but not hot. My side of rice and beans were good. I didn’t feel like sending the food back-I should have because I hate food that’s not hot. All in all, decent. I loved the vibe of the building and its architecture and the staff was very friendly. I’d say you would do well to go and get apps and drinks. When I’m back in town I’ll give it another try since they offer vegetarian food.

Gabe L.

We're vacationing in Ruidoso from Texas, and the wife and I wanted to go on a date (without the kids) before heading home. We decided on Grill Caliente, which was good overall. We arrived about 45 minutes before closing. The wife had the chile rellenos with the red sauce, and I had the Carne Asada. Both dishes were really good; however, the rice on my wife dish was raw. We informed the wait staff to let them know and enjoyed all other parts of our dinner. I do recommend Grill Caliente, though.

Kshitija P.

the restaurant's friendly staff, delicious food, and cozy atmosphere. Some customers mention specific dishes they enjoyed, such as the green chili cheeseburger and the fish tacos. Others appreciate the reasonable prices and generous portion sizes.

Sandra C.

Flavorful enchiladas. I love the Green Chile Chicken enchiladas, they are always packed with delicious flavor and have a spicy kick to them. The black beans and rice that accompany them are also flavorful. I love them. The Mushroom Swiss burger is a crowd pleaser, hearty and delicious. The Chile Rellenos were also satisfying and delicious but they do pack a kick so if you don’t like spicy food, pick something else. They are really good though.

This place offers various alcoholic drinks, the margaritas are a personal favorite. They have a variety of local and imported beers on bottle.

There’s plenty of seating indoors and on their patio area, which is enclosed so you’re not really sitting outside.

The service has always been friendly and fast and the restaurant is always clean. It’s kid friendly, group friendly, and also has a small selection of vegetarian options.

Both my family and me enjoy this restaurant and have never been disappointed with the food, it’s tasty and satisfying.

Mark F.

Just far enough from the main downtown area to be convenient yet not packed with people. The chili rings were awesome, lightly breaded and not too spicy hot. It was easy to create vegan tacos and since it was single taco offering, you can have a variety. And the tacos were good, although a little oily. We will be back!

David C.

Was excited to try this highly rated restaurant. Went on a Wednesday night and there was a good atmosphere and the service we recieved made us feel at home.
The food however was subpar.

The fried green chilie rings were probably the best thing.

The green chilie enchaladas were the worst that I've had. The best way I can describe the enchiladas were as if they were a chalupa. The meat was unseasoned dark chicken meat. The plate was lacking flavor and texture.

Stuffed poblano was OK. Nothing special. Would be nice if they offered a beef option.

The queso burger was just awkward. I got more bread than meat. The meat that I did get did taste good, however there was just too much bread. The bread was a wheat bun. I would stay away from this option.

I may have chose the wrong plates, but from the expierence that we had I won't be going back.

X K.

Absolutely delicious. There was an hour wait because of Covid seating is limited to the patio but it was worth waiting. They do have heating in the patio area so it’s not cold. The salsa for the chips was hearty and flavorful, not really spicy so pretty much anyone can enjoy it. The kids hamburger was juicy and delicious, the New Mexico Philly was perfect, at least that’s what my husband said. It was full of flavor. The Mushroom Swiss burger was also juicy and the red wine sautéed a onions in it gave it a special touch. Lastly, the green chicken enchiladas are amazing. My favorite dish by far, I absolutely loved them, the best I’ve had at a restaurant. So good!

The service was also great, very friendly and attentive. This place is nice and I cannot wait for COVID to be done to enjoy a normal experience at restaurants. *You are required to wear masks unless sitting down to eat.

Give this place a try!

Madai G.

Ordered the pork tenderloin medallions with the perfectly grilled asparagus and the scrumptious mashed potatoes. Mahi mahi tacos were made with, what seemed to be, freshly made tortillas. Spinach salad with pomegranate dressing for me. What stood out the most was the chips from the chips and cheese dip. Seemed to be super fresh and addicting chips. Asked for salsa as well and was charged for chips and salsa despite only receiving additional salsa, which by the way was fire roasted. Dessert was definitely the highlight of the evening. Won’t be returning though.