La Caliente - Ventanita de HotDogs — Restaurant in Catedral

After a long day of travel and some regeneration in the excellent Casa 69 Hotel, right nextdoor, I stepped out to find a large snack and refreshment.

La Caliente is correctly named. It should be "hot" because the top quality of the food and service justify it.

I had a menu stuffed with toppings, papas fritas and some sodas. All very tasty and much-needed. The proprietor was happy to chat whilst crafting the food and it was a pleasant experience.

Will visit again and would recommend to others...

I stopped by La Caliente at night for something to eat and being from the states, I had high expectations. I was absolutely blown away. These hot dogs are on a whole different level—easily 10 times better than any American hot dog place I’ve been to. The buns are super fresh, the hot dogs have that perfect snap, and the toppings are delicious. So much flavor, and everyone was extremely friendly. They just opened 6 months ago; but I know they are going to be in business for a long time with how good...

La Caliente is seriously one of the best places I’ve eaten at in San Jose. The hotdogs are insane — super tasty, loaded with flavor, and way better than you’d expect for the price. Everything’s affordable but feels like top-quality.

What really makes it stand out, though, is Jorge, the owner. He’s such a cool and friendly guy — super down-to-earth and makes you feel right at home. You can tell he really cares about the place and the people who come through. If you’re in San Jose, don’t...