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Best Mexican Food in Highlands Ranch

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Your neighborhood cantina in Highlands Ranch

Your neighborhood cantina in Highlands Ranch

Scratch-made food, hand-crafted margaritas, and one of the largest tequila selections in Colorado. Open 7 days a week.
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Three house salsas. Green chile every day.

Three house salsas. Green chile every day.

Everything here is made from scratch — fresh green chile simmered daily, three house salsas, chile rellenos that regulars drive across town for.
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Our house or yours?

Our house or yours?

Birthdays, reunions, work parties — we've got room for all of it. We also bring the whole fiesta to you with full catering.
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Where Highlands Ranch comes to eat

Casa Caliente is a locally owned Mexican restaurant in Highlands Ranch — fresh green chile every day, an impressive tequila list, and a table that always feels like it was set for you.

Visited at dinner time on Wednesday evening, and we were seated right away. They appeared to be understaffed for the amount of business, but it was a brief rush, so we give it a pass. Ordered quesabirria taco plate and a shredded beef chimichanga. Both were very enjoyable, but we preferred the taco

Bronwyn B.

Although the complimentary salsa wasn't to die for, I'll have to say, the Chile Rellenos were! They were probably the best tasting one's I've ever had. We all got a different combination plate and everyone enjoyed them. It was affordable and the service was good. Nice atmosphere as well. My daughte

Matthew L.

My daughter and I visited for valentine's day lunch, the place was not busy, service was prompt and the food was absolutely EXCELLENT. My daughter mentioned it was the best quesadilla she had EVER eaten! Will absolutely be back. We have ordered from here before but never eaten in. We had a great tim

Xhanatos R.

This is a nice neighborhood restaurant. This was the first time back since Covid. The restaurant was pretty full. I noticed a lot of people coming in for pick up orders. There wasn't any wait. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The food is good and there's plenty of it! You also get

charlene C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Carne Asada, Churros, Barbacoa, Tacos, Taco Salad, Onion Rings, Quesadillas, Bar Food, Soup, Tamales, Elote, Street Tacos, Carnitas, Breakfast Burrito, Boneless Wings, Margaritas, Chicken Fajitas, Burritos, Shrimp Cocktail, Burgers, Refried Beans, Fries, Tortas, Nachos, Fish Tacos, Wings, Guacamole, Tostadas, Chicken Fingers, Huevos Rancheros, Birria, Shrimp Fajitas, Shrimp, Enchiladas, Grilled Chicken, and Flautas

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

Where are you located?

We are located in Highlands Ranch, CO at 8800 S Colorado Blvd Unit G

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Acres Green, Highlands 460, McArthur Ranch, Littleton, Lone Tree, Greenwood Village, Inverness, Meridian, Heritage Greens, Wolhurst, Blakeland, Fairways at South Suburban, Acequia, Cherry Creek, Surrey Ridge, Cherry Hills Village, Chardonnay, and Highlands Vista Townhomes.

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Map showing the location of Casa Caliente Restaurant and Cantina on 8800 S Colorado Blvd Unit G in Highlands Ranch
Casa Caliente Restaurant and Cantina

Highlands Ranch, CO

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