Grill Caliente Menu (Update 2025)
Grill Caliente is a cozy wine bar in Ruidoso offering a delightful blend of New American cuisine. This hotspot not only takes reservations but also provides takeout options, making it a convenient choice for any occasion. With a menu filled with vegan and vegetarian options, along with favorites like chargrilled chicken skillet and flavorful enchiladas, Grill Caliente caters to a diverse range of tastes. The friendly service, varied selection of drinks including margaritas and local beers, and the spacious indoor and enclosed patio seating make it a great choice for families and groups. The restaurant's consistency in delivering hot, fresh, and delicious meals, along with affordable prices, has garnered high praises and loyal customers. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor the flavorsome dishes and chill vibes at Grill Caliente.
Salads
Gc House
Fresh mixed greens, tomato, red onion, roasted red pepper with choice of spicy vinaigrette, chipotle ranch, ranch or italian
Southwest Caesar
Chile inspired caesar dressing, with red onion, avocado, sun dried tomatoes, cotija cheese, and roasted red peppers. Topped with tortilla strips.
New Mexico Classic
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, black bean salsa and fresh pico de gallo. Topped with shredded pepper jack cheese
Spinach
Fresh baby spinach tossed with mushrooms, eggs, bacon, walnuts, feta cheese, red onions and pomegranate vinaigrette
Fire Roasted Veggies
Mixed greens with fire roasted zucchini, squash, red peppers and red onions. Topped with cotija cheese tossed in a spicy vinaigrette dressing
Chipotle Chicken
Chicken breast fired with chipotle sauce. Avocado, red onion and grated jack cheese
Tenderloin
Beef tenderloin on soft corn with pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, avocado each
Mushroom
Sauteed cremini mushrooms, poblano strips and onions. Topped with cotija cheese each
Roasted Chicken
Hand pulled chicken mixed with green chile and topped with jack cheese and sour cream each
Veggie
Fire roasted zucchini, squash, red peppers, red onions, and cotija cheese each
Fish
Chargrilled with a pineapple-chipotle glaze, red cabbage slaw, avocado and cilantro
Black Bean
Guacamole, black beans, pico de gallo and topped with cotija cheese each
Tacos
Burgers
The Gc
Green chile, pepper jack cheese and grilled red onion
The Boss
Homemade chipotle sauce, green chile, cheddar cheese and pecan-smoked bacon
Queso
Open-face burger smothered with our queso blanco
Mushroom Swiss
Cremini mushrooms and red onions sauteed with red wine, melted swiss cheese on a ciabatta bun
The New Mexican
Pepper jack cheese, avocado and pico de gallo
Bacon Classic
Melted cheddar cheese, pecan-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and red onion
Spinach Avocado
Pepper jack cheese, fresh spinach, avocado slices and chipotle mayo on a jalapeno sourdough bun
Portobello
Large portobello mushroom cap topped with melted goat cheese on a ciabatta bun
Blue Cheese Stuffer
Beef patty stuffed with blue cheese crumbles and topped with bacon and tomato
The Gc Gc
Cheddar cheese, bacon, roasted green chile and guacamole, melted between texas toast
New Mexico Philly
Sliced rib eye steak, chargrilled veggies on a ciabatta roll
Caesar Salad Sandwich
Our popular caesar salad with chargrilled chicken, served on a ciabatta roll with french fries.
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Pork tenderloin medallions, pineapple chipotle sauce, spinach and sliced avocados on jalapeno sourdough
Sandwiches
Plates
Chicken Delgado
Chargrilled chicken, with a small version of the fire-roasted veggie salad
Poblano
Grilled poblano stuffed with your choice: hand pulled chicken, topped with sour cream grilled veggies topped with house salsa or queso blanco
Portobello Stack
Grilled portobello strips, roasted red pepper, goat cheese and basil, stacked on a bed of organic spinach.
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas
Hand pulled chicken and green chile between blue corn tortillas. Topped with green chile sauce, sour cream, and served with poblano rice and black beans
Fried Chile Rings
Green chile, poblano, and jalapeno served with chipotle ranch
Fresh Hand Cut Fries
Stuffed Avocado
Avocado stuffed with grilled veggies and fried
Chips And Salsa
Chips And Queso Blanco
Chips And Gc Trio
Salsa, queso blanco, guacamole
Hot Skillet Nachos
Layers of black beans, jack cheese, red onion, and green chile. Served in a cast-iron skillet and topped with roasted poblano and tomatillo salsa and house salsa
Appetizers
Dinner Entrees
Skillet Entrees
Blackened in a cast-iron skillet with habanero spice, onions, peppers and green chile mashed potatoes.
Chargrilled Chicken
Marinated and chargrilled chicken breast topped with a roasted poblano and cotija cheese, served with black beans and green chile mashed potatoes
Southwest Pork Chop
Char-grilled oz bone-in chop topped with chipotle sauce and served with a grilled poblano stuffed with green chile mashed potato
Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Chargrilled and baked, finished with a chile cream sauce, served with black beans and green chile mashed potatoes
Flery Pork Chop
Chargrilled oz bone-in chop topped with roasted poblano salsa and melted jack cheese, served with black beans
William's Brothers Salmon
Alaska's summer catch brought home by ruidoso's own william's brothers, chargrilled with a touch of olive oil and served with green chile mashed potatoes
Green Chile Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Or Fried Asparagus
Organic Sauteed Spinach
Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts
Hand Cut Fries
Sides
Steaks
oz Filet
oz New York Strip
oz Rib Eye
Prepared with our special rub and chargrilled, served with green chile mashed potatoes
Cheese Burger
Grilled Cheese
Grilled Chicken Breast
Children
Drinks
Can Soda
Coke, dr. Pepper, sprite, diet coke