Caliente's Menu - Richmond Virginia

Caliente
appetizers
Peel & Eat Shrimp quarter pound...$6.00 / half pound....$10.00 / full pound...$18.00 seasoned with old bay and served with cocktail sauce.	Conch Fritters.........................................................................$7.50 a tasty tropical treat served with tamarind tarter sauce.
Stuffed Jalapenos..............................................................$7.50 fresh jalapenos filled with cheese, roasted red pepper & corn. No frozen poppers here!	Steamed Mussels................................................................... $8.00 with lemongrass & green curry
Texas Jumpers (frog legs).................................................$6.00 fried and served with a honey-jalapeno sauce	Jerk Chicken Quesadillas..................................................... $8.00 slow cooked jerk chicken , mild green chiles, black beans, cheddar & monterrey jack cheeses & we finish it off with our tropical fruit salsa.
Potato-Poblano Quesadillas...............................................$7.00 filled with roasted potatoes, poblano & bell peppers & mixed cheese	Buffalo Gator Bites................................................................$7.50 meaty morsels of alligator filet coated with our buffalo wing sauce
Fried Oysters.....................................................................$9.25 served with a cajun remoulade for dipping	Wings.....................................................................................$7.50 choose from: Buffalo ... BBQ ... Honey-Chipotle ... Habanero Garlic ... Jerk ... Hot Mustard ... Sweet Chile & Ginger
soups & salads soups & salads
house dressings orange-chipotle vinaigrette, honey-jalapeno vinaigrette, 1,000 island, thai, balsamic vinaigrette, sugar cane-mustard, ranch
House Salad .................................................................... $3.25 mixed greens with the usual suspects	Spinach Salad .................................................................$7.50 fresh spinach tossed with balsamic vinaigrette then loaded with marinated portabello mushroom, roasted red pepper, blue cheese, and crispy Chow mein noodles
Caliente Chili.................................................cup $3.25 / bowl $5.25 our house recipe- no beans here, just lots o’ beef	Thai Cobb Salad.............................................................. $8.50 diced chicken, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, onions, smoked gouda & our thai dressing
Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp Salad……………….......…...$8.00 mixed greens with marinated cucumbers, lotus root, carrots & topped with a sugar cane skewer of shrimp. Served with a side of lime nuc mam.	New Orleans Clam Chowder ................. cup $3.00 / bowl $5.00 some might call this gumbo!
Soup o’ the day………...………………………..…priced daily
sandwiches
all sandwiches come with your choice of 1 side dish: grits, braised greens, house-cut fries, jamaican rice & beans, refried beans, cole slaw, roasted potatoes, veg of the day .
Grilled Andouille Sausage Sub.............................. $7.50 onions, peppers & cheddar	Chorizo & Black Bean Sub............................................... $7.00 spicy Mexican sausage, seasoned black beans, avocado & queso fresco
Roast Beef............................................................. $8.00 caramelized onions, smoked gouda & our ancho-espresso steak sauce	Turkey Reuben ..................................................................$7.50 kraut, swiss & 1,000 island dressing
Cajun Sailor........................................................... $7.50 andouille sausage, roast beef, swiss & a spicy brown mustard	Club Sandwich.................................................................... $7.50 roast beef, turkey, bacon, swiss, cheddar, lettuce, tomato & mayo
Grilled Portobello.................................................. $7.00 marinated mushroom with roasted red pepper, grilled tomato, fresh basil & an herbed cheese spread.	The Burger........................................................................ $7.50 half pound cooked to your liking. extra toppings: cheddar, swiss, smoked gouda, blue cheese, bacon, pineapple, mushrooms, jalapeños, roasted red pepper, sautéed onions.... 75¢ ea.
Po’ Boy Special ..................................................priced daily might be oysters, might be crawfish, or whatever else looks good! we’ll let you know	Veggie Sub…….…………................……………………$7.00 medley of sautéed veggies topped with choice of cheese
Jerk Chicken Wrap................................................... $7.00 mango salsa & rice	Grilled Chicken Caliente................................................. $7.50 topped with honey-chipotle sauce & smoked gouda cheese
BLT............................................................................ $5.50 ours are so good because we make ‘em with bacon, lettuce AND tomato add avocado............ $6.00	The Baja........................................................................... $7.50 turkey, avocado, roasted red pepper & smoked gouda cheese
entrees
(available after 5:00 pm)
Shrimp & Grits. .............................................................$16.00 a classic low country dish with andouille red-eye gravy, served with a side of braised greens	Island Breeze Chicken.................................................. $15.00 toasted coconut crust & orange- chipotle vinaigrette, with jamaican rice & veg of the day
Grilled Ribeye Steak.................................................... $19.00 with ancho-espresso steak sauce and topped with tobacco onions served with roasted potatoes & veg of the day	Red Beans & Rice with Andouille…..................……..$11.00 from the Bayous of Louisiana to your plate; a true Cajun classic
Jerk Plate..................................................................... $14.00 slow-cooked chicken, served with jamaican rice & beans, tropical fruit salsa & braised greens	Tequila & Teriyaki Marinated Flank Steak................... $17.00 marinated and then grilled to your liking, served with roasted potatoes & veg of the day
Rib Platter.............................. half order $12.00 / full order $20.00 choice of house recipe or the weekly special served with fries , slaw & cornbread	Margarita Salmon........................................................... $16.00 fresh Salmon with our killer margarita sauce, with jamaican rice & beans & veg of the day
Mesquite Grilled Pork Chops .......................................$13.50 with jamaican rice & beans and braised greens	Flat Iron Steak .......................................................Market Price ask how we’re preparing it today!
Pasta Jambalaya............................................................ $15.00 loaded with crawfish, chicken, & andouille sausage in a creole cream sauce.	Coconut Shrimp ...............................................................$16.00 jumbo shrimp rolled in toasted coconut with mango salsa & finished with a orange-chipotle vinaigrette, served over jamaican rice & beans with braised greens
Pasta Poblano................................................................. $12.00 penne pasta tossed in a roasted poblano sauce with corn, scallions & black beans, & topped with smoked gouda add shrimp or grilled chicken....... $15.	Veggie Pasta………………....................…………..…..$12.00 medley of fresh veggies in a white wine & garlic sauce.
STEAKS, BURGERS, AND FISH ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULRTY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BOURNE ILLNESS
for the lil’ peppers
for the lil’ peppers Chicken Fingers & Fries….$5.00 Burger & Fries….$5.00 Corn Dog & Fries….$4.00 Grilled Cheese & Fries….$3.00 Pasta….$4.00 served with french fries....$4.95
Child sized portions of many of our entrees are also available at a reduced price for our customers 12 and under

home made desserts
Pina Colada Bread Pudding with coconut-rum hard sauce
Key Lime Pie
Bananas Foster
Something Chocolate
all desserts....$4.95
Please consider caliente when making plans for your next party or get-together. A wide range of catering options are available. Also -- don't forget to check out our website at www.calienterichmond.com. Your feedback is always welcome!
Please – no separate checks for parties of 6 or more. An 18% gratuity may be added for large parties.
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Jerk Chicken Quesadillas..................................................... $8.00 slow cooked jerk chicken , mild green chiles, black beans, cheddar & monterrey jack cheeses & we finish it off with our tropical fruit salsa.

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Jerk Chicken Quesadillas..................................................... $8.00
slow cooked jerk chicken , mild green chiles, black beans,
cheddar & monterrey jack cheeses & we finish it off with our
tropical fruit salsa.