Hot Tamales is Cal-Mex with flare!!! We have over 30+ signature drinks. Our food is everything from a bacon wrapped filet mignon to a gluten free 3 bean salad with vegetarian options as well.

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10 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

(10 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 10 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

(2)

3 stars

(2)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

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Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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fit for foodies(5)
good for groups(5)
special occasion(5)

great for lunch(4)
hot spot(4)
neighborhood gem(4)

Hot Tamales Cal-Mex Cantina Reviews List

Review 1 for Hot Tamales Cal-Mex Cantina

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The food was fairly good but

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2013

2005

Dined on 03/28/2013

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food was fairly good but expensive, and I have never known a restaurant to run out of ice tea. The decor of the restaurant is a bit funky, and one employee was forced to act as hostess and waitress for all tables, which was not much of a problem since only three tables were occupied for lunch.

I left full and satisfied, but did not feel that the overall experience was worth the cost."

Dined on 03/28/2013

2005

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Review 2 for Hot Tamales Cal-Mex Cantina

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Hot Tamales was a fun restaurant

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OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2013

2009

Dined on 03/08/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Hot Tamales was a fun restaurant - the live band was great and the atmosphere was fun. A couple customers were dancing to the tunes. The nachos and chili verde were very good, although the shrimp enchiladas weren't good. There are plenty of excellent taquerias around that have better food at much cheaper prices. The service was fine, although the appetizer and entrees were brought out right after each other, which meant we had to rush through our appetizer before the entrees got cold. I would recommend this place for groups looking to go out and have a fun evening."

Dined on 03/08/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly

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Review 3 for Hot Tamales Cal-Mex Cantina

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

New kid on the block

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/28/2013

2002

Dined on 01/28/2013

2002

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Although the ceviche lacked much seafood it was tasty with mango etc in it. We ordered couple of drinks - cadillac margarita and a gin with grapefruit juice. The margarita was $14 and the gin $12. I felt they were terribly overpriced! And on a Monday night the restaurant was completely empty. This is the 2nd attempt of owners of Roux, Thea, Consuelo but I don't know how it will fare this time around."

Dined on 01/28/2013

2002

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 4 for Hot Tamales Cal-Mex Cantina

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

good food just bad service

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Dined on 01/21/2013

2012

Dined on 01/21/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We arrived early was greated quickly by the owner I think and was seated promptly. However the restraunt only had 2 other tables with people seated. One would think since it was that slow they would have excellent service. Unfortunately the waiter kept getting lost only showing up to take our order and to bring the items out other than that he was lost. The waiter messed up on my order having onions in the food even thought I asked for none and I had to wait for him to show back up to remind him. Our waiter did not even inquire how we enjoyed the food. Other than that it was a good place nice environment decent food just not great service. I hope next time the service is better as you cannot completely make a judgement on first visit."

Dined on 01/21/2013

2012

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