Chips
1. Chicken Tikka $20
Patio
Chana Masala, Garlic Naan, Butter Chicken
a bowl of soup on a table
Lunch Buffet
a plate of food on a table
1. Chicken Tikka Masala
1. Chicken Tikka
Paneer Karahi
Lamb Karahi
Chicken Tikki Masala
food
Savannah wanted to try Indian food.ghis is the place she picked..she did good.love the people and food
1. Chicken Tikka Masala
First thing when you sit down. They flat roasting bread with three different sauces. The atmosphere is awesome service is great.
Dog friendly Patio area
HOT N CHILI~ OLD TOWN San Clemente, CA! Must Check this Spot Out! Delicious Indian/ Pakistani Food! (10/5/2024 Visit) NO BAR, Ok to BYOB!
End of meal Fennel seeds
Inside -lunch buffet
Chicken Vindaloo
Victoria E.
Feb 21, 2025
YUM! I found this place through Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad I did! For convenience, we ordered delivery through DoorDash and everything arrived perfectly.We tried the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, and garlic naan. While everything was delicious, both my husband and I agreed that the butter chicken was the standout dish--it was so flavorful!We'll definitely be ordering again whenever we're craving Indian food. Highly recommend giving this spot a try!
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Sh S.
Dec 19, 2024
So good One of the best Indian restaurants Flavorful food great service Definitely will come back
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Erika J.
Dec 10, 2024
We call this one a sleeper... Wanted to try something different today with my crew from work. It was 4 of us, and we all like Indian. This place is a small restaurant in old town San Clemente, and we walked in and it was pretty crowded (which is a good sign). The smell of pungent curry powder/spices was very strong. My one friend who is very picky and a little judgmental wanted to leave. I told her no. I'm not gonna lie, I was going to judge a book by its cover but stuck to my guns - it has a "Mom N Pop vibe" - We were going to try this place. (There is a buffet that is for lunch too if that is your jam). We stuck to the lunch menu though; We ordered the garlic naan bread as an appetizer, and it was honestly - some of the best we've had. Things were looking up. We ordered our food, all normal dishes (Butter chicken, chicken Tikka , Tikka Masala, and one vegetarian option. The food came out and looked very "normal". Here's the thing tho... The spices and creaminess of the sauces were honestly GREAT! We all stared at each other and admitted the food was really really good. Our server was Vashalli (I think?) he was very helpful and sweet - we asked him about more dishes they offer, and we are excited to go back and expand deeper into the menu. Please give this place a try!!! I am really looking forward to trying more things. Parking could be challenging, the lot is a little small, the space inside is a little tight, I would not go with more than 4 people. The tables are a little tight, just throwing that out there. All aside, we are excited to go back!!!!
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Stef G.
Feb 20, 2025
The most hidden gem in San Clemente!!! Family style food was incredible, service was exceptional (Stella was very friendly and personable) and very affordable for a family of 4! This has become my family's favorite restaurant.
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Amaris R.
Jan 15, 2025
Amazing food and exceptional service! My husband and I we're on a lunch date and decided to try out this restaurant. Immediately upon entering the door, the amazing aroma of authentic Indian food smelled so good! The lunch buffet allowed me to try new items on the menu and all for $18.50 a person! I am blown away by the friendly and homey service and delicious food. We truly enjoyed ourselves, the food the ambiance and decor. We will definitely be back!
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Lynzee H.
Nov 24, 2024
So far Hot N Chili is my favorite restaurant in San Clemente. Located in Old Town, there's plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces. I had the chefs special and chicken tiki masala and it did not disappoint!! The waiter recommend we try the special, so we had to. The flavors and spices were perfect. I will be back, I can see this easily becoming a go to for me.
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Sandy C.
Jan 7, 2025
Cute little hole in the wall Indian food restaurant. Service was outstanding, food was fragrant just like you would expect with good Indian food, and tasty. Portion sizes were good, everyone had leftovers. I'm glad because it's not the least expensive Indian restaurant I've gone too, prices are a little on the high side but for what you get I feel it's worth it should you go. I love the decor, it's not fancy and makes you feel comfortable. It's always nice to go to a restaurant representing a cultural food and the decor and music also reflect that. I really recommend stopping in Hot N Chili should you find yourself in the area.
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Andree C.
Jan 15, 2025
Very good Indian food. We really enjoyed the saag paneer and the okra masala. The staff is also very friendly.
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Madeline T.
Jan 21, 2024
Cute mom and pops Indian restaurant in San Clemente! The service is awesome, the staff checked up on us and gave us fresh naan bread for the meal! There are fennel seeds at the end of the meal that help for digestion that they explained to us how to eat hahaBest spot to eat at after a morning surf session- there is no wait and is all you can eat!
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sidrah
Jan 29, 2025
I had tried the Chicken Tika , at Hot N Chili and was blown away! The chicken was incredibly flavorful with spices.. yummy! I'll definitely be back for more , and I love that the spice level was just right for me. The restaurant is at cozy and town area made the dining experience even more enjoyable. Friendly and attentive service too.
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