You may have heard a new restaurant has opened in the former Brady and Fox space at 751 E 63rd St…the cuisine is Mexican, it’s locally owned and operated and I stopped by recently to find out more. Welcome to Brookside Muy Caleinte Mexican Grill and Cantina!

Two families have teamed up to open this place..actually it’s two father/daughter owner- operators:  Fredy and Alexa Rivera, and Noel and Gepsivos Ramos.  The Ramos team also owns El Plato in Lees Summit.  Alexa and Gepsivos told me they considered a few locations for Muy Caleinte, but decided on this spot because they “wanted to bring something to the community that’s homey and welcoming.  People in this area are very supportive  of small businesses”. The name they chose means very spicy and flavorful…and you’ll find some unique items on the menu that back up that claim.

The tamales are homemade, “made with love” as Alexa says, and come stuffed with chicken, pork, or rice and beans. You can also purchase them by the dozen.  Tacos are deep fried with meat inside and pinned together with toothpicks.  Margaritas, queso and guacamole are made in house and the huge, one pound Caliente burger is served on artisan bread imported from Mexico, with fried jalapenos and a special dressing. On weekends, you can order the quesabirra: shredded beef and cheese dipped in a special broth,  cooked inside  a crispy tortilla on the flattop grill.  Or try the menudo, a type of spicy soup with cow’s tripe and hominy.  Breakfast is served all day.  

Muy Caliente Mexican Grill and Cantina is currently open Monday through Saturday from 10am-9pm; eventually they will open Sundays and add happy hour specials.  Right now they are getting adjusted to the new space and working out the hundreds of details involved with opening a restaurant…still, Alexa and Gepsivos invite you to stop in soon and enjoy a meal on the patio or have a beverage at the bar.  Muy Caliente is at 751 E 63rd St; at the corner of 63rd and Rockhill.