Calaca
“Tiny, perfect little menu, great happy hour with delicious cheap drinks, great music, good lighting.”
“I thoroughly recommended the delicious tacos (the shrimp tacos were soooo good).”
“This is not your typical taqueria that will serve you an $8 plate of enchiladas that is enough for 2 people.”
Calaca
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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– Gobernador is best
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– If your a tequila lover, this is your place
– Pescado is good, it doesn't taste fishy, the ingredients are very complimentary
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– Wonderful service and suggestions from the owner
– Carnitas is aight
– Chips and guac were good
TIPS:
– The wife and I split two tacos and one quessadilla, and we were a little bit more than satiated
(We did get our filling of chips and guac tho)
I am a big fan of the tostada sampler, the pescado quesadilla and their rare seafood specials. The Margaritas are on point and I don't even like margaritas, most of the time. I keep coming back for the shrimp tostado and dream about it sometimes.
They play great music and it's small, intimate place with a small bar. They open the windows when the weather is nice for a breezy indoor/outdoor feel if you are at the bar.
Gee it's so tiny in here! I thought we had walked into a lobby/coat check area of sorts but nope, this was it. About 2, 3 benches and tables, with the odd chair here and there and about 5 stools at the bar.
Whatever you may think they lack in size, they sure do make up with taste and charm. Calaca, please don't change a thing…NOTHING! You're awesome!!!
I didn't actually have a meal except I tried the shrimp quesadilla off my friend's plate (yeah I know you men hate that) and then decided I had to get a portion!
Margaritas were slamming! (Arremm that means it was great). The atmosphere was very cordial from the friendly (really young looking bartended, I thought surely she's no more than 18), to fellow diners.
I plan to revisit for a full meal and then maybe, just maybe, this could become (I'm sure it will!) my mehican (pardon my pronunciation) spot.
The End (for now)
THEIR TOSTADAS SAMPLER IS SO GOOD. I thought the raw tuna was the best but my boyfriend said the shrimp ceviche one was better. You have to get the Elote (cornnnnn)!!! I didn't like how close we were to the other tables (it's a small restaurant) and the waiter wasn't that nice.
Calaca is perfect for dates, of the friend kind and of the romantic kind–it's cozy and charming, and has an affordable price point. I've been here twice, and have sat in the smallish dining area and at the bar–sitting at the bar was fun. Come during nice weather and you'll find all the front door and windows open, and it feels great and inviting.
The small menu is deceiving, because everything sounds and is delicious–and I like how you can get a taco or quesadilla version of the main dishes. The fish taco is not to be missed, and the carnitas quesadilla had me raving for half an hour after I ate. The house margarita is well made and for $8 you don't feel bad ordering more than one. Never have had an issue with service and everyone working here is friendly. Add to your rosters of places to grab cheap, good tacos!
I was impressed by the quality, the flavor and the presentation of the food.
This seemed like a great little spot for a date assuming they have procured a liquor license (they had not when I visited a few months ago).
The pricing is affordable although just slightly too high given the portions.
I enjoyed the decor and the atmosphere of the place the most–it was giving a Day of the Dead vibe around the end of October/early November that was executed well.
This is one of my favorite local restaurants. So far I've been twice with friend-dates. Both times I had the Mexcalita, which I was pleased to notice was still on happy hour even though it was a Sunday. The Mexcalita is delicious! Habanero rim, a savory contrast with the slightly sweet-sour cocktail. The first time I came, I waited for my friend at the cozy bar and enjoyed a peppery Mexcal. I love that this place has a range of Mexcal; it reminds me of my favorite haunt in Mexico City.
For food, I've had the guacamole and chips to start twice. The second time wasn't really salted, but still tasty. I've only sampled their delicious tacos. My favorite is the shrimp taco. Oh my word! So good! I also like the pork taco with fresh pineapple and onions. So good! Pretty much everything I've had there has been delicious. Each time I've gone, I visualize myself returning solo for a tasty, chill happy hour.
The atmosphere is definitely quaint. This place is tiny, but just right. The lighting is dark; candlelit only, it seems. Calaca is perfect for a date, or dinner with a few friends.
Delicious! Calaca is a lovely restaurant that serves very fresh Mexican seafood dishes. We had the sampler appetizer with three types of fish tostadas, the shrimp quesadilla, and the pork tacos with a side of rice and beans. A superb meal.
My recommendation would be to stick to the seafood dishes as these are the stars of the show. The dishes are on the smaller side. This is not your typical taqueria that will serve you an $8 plate of enchiladas that is enough for 2 people.