A Comer Caliente Y Frio

A Comer Caliente Y Frio is Newnan’s first authentic Dominican takeout restaurant, located at 45 Robinson Street, Suite D, just south of Historic Downtown Newnan, Georgia. Operating as a dedicated counter-service and catering kitchen, this family-run establishment brings traditional Dominican Republic home cooking and broader Spanish-Caribbean flavors to Coweta County. Diners visit for hearty, slow-simmered Dominican platters, crisp fried street foods, and freshly blended tropical fruit juices served in generous portions at everyday neighborhood prices.

What to Expect at A Comer Caliente Y Frio

The kitchen centers its menu around the classic Dominican la bandera foundation: a customizable plate where guests choose a protein, a portion size (regular or large), and a traditional combination of seasoned rice and slow-cooked beans. Signature poultry staples include the Roasted Chicken Meal ($9.99 regular, $14.99 large) seasoned with citrus, oregano, and garlic, and the Stewed Chicken Meal (pollo guisado, $10.99 regular, $15.99 large) braised in a rich tomato, bell pepper, and cilantro sauce until tender. Alongside poultry, the rotating hot line features slow-roasted pork shoulder (pernil), braised beef, oxtails, and savory Caribbean sides such as twice-fried green plantains (tostones), caramelized sweet plantains (maduros), crispy empanadas, and golden yuca fries.

True to the “Caliente y Frio” (Hot and Cold) name, the cold beverage bar is just as central to the ordering experience as the hot steam table. Every drink is prepared in-house using tropical fruits popular across Santo Domingo and the wider Caribbean, poured in 16-ounce and 20-ounce cups. Guests can pair their savory rice-and-bean plates with tart Tamarind ($3.99–$4.99), floral Passion Fruit (chinola, $4.50–$5.50), creamy Sour Sop (guanábana, $5.50–$6.50), Coconut Limeade ($5.50–$6.50), or a rich Virgin Piña Colada ($6.99–$7.99). Because the shop is designed primarily as a takeout and catering storefront with bilingual ordering in English and Spanish, meals are packed hot in insulated containers ready for a quick lunch break or a family dinner at home.

• Create-Your-Own Dominican Plates: Customizable regular and large platters pairing slow-simmered meats with classic Dominican rice and beans, Moro de Habichuelas, or yellow rice.
• Pollo Guisado & Roasted Chicken: House specialties featuring herb-marinated roasted chicken ($9.99–$14.99) and saucy Dominican stewed chicken ($10.99–$15.99).
• House-Made Tropical Juices: Freshly mixed 16 oz and 20 oz cold drinks including soursop (guanábana), passion fruit (chinola), tamarind, coconut limeade, and virgin piña coladas.
• Caribbean Sides & Fritura: Traditional accompaniments including crisp tostones, sweet maduros, beef and chicken empanadas, and cassava specialties.
• Full-Service Event Catering: Half-pan and full-pan Dominican catering trays tailored for family gatherings, office lunches, and community celebrations across Coweta County.

A Comer Caliente Y Frio at a Glance

Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings

To enjoy the widest selection of daily specials, braised meats, and freshly fried sides, aim to arrive or place your takeout order between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM for lunch, or before 6:00 PM for dinner, as popular slow-cooked items like oxtails and pernil can sell out before closing. Customers can browse both the English and Spanish menus online or call ahead at 678-857-3374 to have large family orders prepared prior to arrival. The restaurant sits just off Greenville Street South (US-29) on Robinson Street, about five minutes west of Interstate 85 via Exit 41 or Exit 47, and features a dedicated, step-free surface parking lot directly outside the storefront door for effortless pickup.

Because A Comer Caliente Y Frio operates as a takeout-focused kitchen, many visitors pick up their hot platters and cold tropical juices and drive three minutes north to enjoy an outdoor picnic in C.J. Smith Park along the LINC multi-use trail or near the historic 1904 Coweta County Courthouse Square. After your meal, take a 10-minute stroll around Downtown Newnan’s brick-lined square to browse independent bookshops and boutiques, or walk the paved Newnan LINC Trail segment connecting downtown parks and historic residential districts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours for A Comer Caliente Y Frio?

A Comer Caliente Y Frio is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Arriving early for lunch or calling ahead in the late afternoon ensures the full lineup of daily stewed and roasted meats is available.

How much does a meal cost at A Comer Caliente Y Frio?

The restaurant falls into the budget-friendly ($) tier, with create-your-own combination plates starting at $9.99 for a regular Roasted Chicken Meal and $10.99 for a regular Stewed Chicken Meal, while large platters run $14.99 to $15.99+. Homemade tropical fruit drinks range from $3.50 for a 16-ounce limeade or fruit punch to $7.99 for a 20-ounce virgin piña colada.

Is A Comer Caliente Y Frio a dine-in or takeout restaurant?

A Comer Caliente Y Frio operates primarily as Newnan’s first authentic Dominican takeout and catering restaurant. Most guests spend 15 to 25 minutes ordering at the counter and picking up freshly packed platters to enjoy at home, at work, or at nearby C.J. Smith Park and Downtown Newnan green spaces.

Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible and easy to park at?

Yes, the storefront at 45 Robinson Street, Suite D is located in a ground-level commercial plaza with free surface parking right in front of the entrance. Step-free pavement leads directly into the ordering area, making quick takeout pickups simple for wheelchair users and families with strollers.

When planning your Newnan travel guide or browsing verified restaurants in Newnan, pair this stop with standout local spots including First Avenue Park, Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Atlanta – Newnan, 360 Taste, and Historic Train Depot (0.5 km away).