Caló Kitchen + Tequila Review

 

Caló Kitchen + Tequila Review

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A legacy of better cookery.  Happy Caló [kah-law] Kitchen + Tequila opened nearby at 28141 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, California.  The former space of a TGI Fridays and next to Snooze A.M Eatery.  The other location is in El Segundo at 2191B Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245.  

Taquitos pictured above.

The Caló Kitchen + Tequila Story

Calo has it’s origins in Carmelita’s that was opened in 1962 by Alberto Heredia and his wife Carmen G. Heredia in Roseville, California.  A suburb of Sacramento, California.  Additional Carmelita’s locations were established in Rancho Santa Margarita and Laguna Beach, California.  

“My grandparents set a new standard for the family and I simply want to do the same.  Our only goal is to make this your favorite Mexican restaurant.  We promise to operate in the spirit of hospitality and to make you feel great about dining with us.  Serving you fantastic food and service in warm welcome environment at an affordable price.

Our menu is a selection of Mexican classics and favorites prepared with local, high-quality ingredients, choosing organic as much as possible.  Many of our recipes have been handed down from Clemente’s grandparents and have stayed original til this day.  Our long-standing favorites include: Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas, Halibut Tacos and our Famous Carnitas made with Grandmas original recipe.”— Clemente Heredia, owner

Some Standout Menu Items

Shrimp Fajitas

Pork and Pineapple Tacos

Chilli Relleno

Fresh Blackberry Margarita

Flan

Churros

*Cultural trivia: Caló [kah-law] is argot or a variety of Spanish originating from the Romani (gypsy) dialect.  

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