About Us

Lodi restaurateur John DeNigris 

John DeNegris began his career as a dishwasher in the restaurant that he would go on to own, and which would become the Habañero Hots Restaurante and Salsa Company, one of the most popular restaurants and bars in Lodi. The success of Habañero Hots can be attributed in large degree to John's 'hands-on' style of management, in addition to a menu based on family recipes handed down for three generations. When visiting Habañero Hots, you may find John anywhere...in the kitchen helping to get orders served up fresh and piping hot...behind the bar mixing up a batch of his famous margaritas...or greeting guests at the door and seating them personally when things get busy. Or sit still, and John will probably come by your table to say hello and make sure that your visit to Habañero Hots was everything you expected. If you are not friends and family when you stop by the first time, you will be the next time, and the next, and the next.

For Fun & Food

Habañero Hots has become a gathering place, where people from all over the area come for the fun as well as the food. Habañero Hots does full service catering, and has banquet facilities and a full bar onsite. So, for good food and a good time, stop by and see us!

Are you having a get together, company meeting, party, picnic or any other special occasion? Let Habañero Hots be your source for fresh, homemade Mexican food available in handy take-out trays. Habañero Hots is also a full service catering company that can handle your next fiesta from a full sit down to a casual buffet. Need help planning your function or just have questions? Just call and ask.