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| - Given the convenience of the location and the consistently awesome selection of beers at Caliente, I would assume this would be one of our regular spots. Sadly, not so. We've been here a handful of times (maybe 5?) and have been disappointed every time. While the beer selection is great, the prices are simply outrageous. A 22oz specialty beer for $19? I've found the same beers at around $12-$14 in other spots.
Our experience with the food is limited. The only thing we've tried is the fried zucchini, but it was pretty awful. Limp, flavorless mush with a side of marinara that was basically just plain tomato sauce. We have avoided their pizzas on the assumption that the same sauce is used.
Despite the over-priced beer and mediocre food, we may have continued to pop in from time to time, but for our 2 most recent experiences which made me feel like the management/ownership of this place is just downright dishonest. Caliente has taken to advertising pint nights (buy a beer, keep the glass). The first one we tried to go to, we got there around 9:45, and were informed that they were out of glasses. They said the special started at 7. OK, that's not unreasonable. So the next time, we got there around 7:20. What do you know? Out of glasses. The manager looked at me and said, "They go fast!" That may be true, but then: get more glasses! I don't need free glassware to patronize a place, but I do find it extremely insulting when a business advertises something like this to get you through the door, then doesn't deliver. Running out of a special in 20 minutes isn't a special - it's a fire sale. The beer selection may be good, but we won't be going back.
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