Muy Caliente Mexican Grill and Cantina: Authentic Mexican Flavors & Dog-Friendly Patio in Kansas City

Muy Caliente is Muy Caliente! Chips and salsa? On point. Super light salsa, super fresh chip. I went with the flauta plates—something not so traditional for me—and they were nice surprise. Beans and rice were a hit! Coolest part? Two things. 1. Dog friendly patio! 2. You can grab a beer in Brookside (outside of any needed happy hour) for under four bucks. $3.85 for domestic, imports still under five. Had a Modelo Especial, chips and salsa, and a wonderful (filling) entrée—for 20 bucks. Welcome to the neighborhood, Muy Calient!

New place in the neighborhood we checked out a few days ago for dinner. I cannot say enough good things about Muy Caliente. The food was delicious, the service was prompt, attentive and friendly, and the restaurant was very clean. I will definitely be back. I want to try other dinner items, and try their lunch menu. The margaritas were good, not too sweet and not too heavy on the booze. They're still doing their soft opening, so their website and online reservations aren't available yet, but I'm sure they'll get that sorted out.

This will be our new comfort spot for sure. Food was incredible, and service was wonderful! Can’t wait to come by and try more items from the menu

Great neighborhood option for Mexican food. Margaritas were good (and pretty strong), cheese dip delicious! They kept the chip baskets full, and service was attentive and friendly. Food was good, nothing particularly stand out, but exactly what you expect. Food was hot, portions were generous, and prices were reasonable. We will definitely go back.

I've been here twice. Both times with a group. Great food, attentive service, and accuracy of who got what. Drinks were refilled on time, before they ran out. Smiles, kindness, and good music all around. Made for a good time eating and celebrating. I had the Steak Fajita, it was so much for me that I had another meal at home, both times. I am definitely bringing my wife here. Parking is covered or outside, your choice, as there is a two-level parking garage shared with an office building, just to the west. Safe parking as it is well lit. ADA entrance from the patio adds to the inclusiveness of this restaurant.

First visit was good. It was Tuesday, but we were seated and waited on immediately. Food came out fast and hot. Street tacos and my husband's burrito were great but the salsa needs help. My husband said it tasted too much like catsup. We asked for a hotter version but that one didn't have a good flavor even though the added heat helped. Service was excellent. Also the restaurant still looks too much like an Irish bar and not a Mexican restaurant. I give the place a solid B but with minor tweaks it'll become an A.