Don't you love good surprises? Yeah, me too…read more I'm a long fan of Vallarta's... and had been to most locations-except for two. This was one of them. For some reason, I never seemed to be in the area during margarita hours. That changed on Saturday, when we met up here for a weekend wind-down. It's bigger inside than you think-with a large dining room and a roomy separate bar area. I love the colorful Mexican-inspired tables and the tile on the room divider. There's a fun and festive vibe flowing in here. I'm very familiar with the Vallarta's menu and knew I wanted the cheese dip. You can use the complimentary chips (that come with salsa) for dipping, but I was craving the warm, soft tortillas---totally worth the extra $1.50 for three of them. I could have been full on that, but couldn't resist ordering one of the combos. For $16.95 (as of June 2026), I had a taco (beef/crunchy), an enchilada (cheese with verde sauce) and a chile poblano (no tomato sauce on top). What an amazing mix of flavors and textures-so tasty and filling, I took more than half of it home. That taco was stuffed with well-cooked beef, crunchy fresh lettuce and their yummy white cheese. Divine! The verde sauce had tons of spice and a depth of flavor. And the stuffed and battered poblano was huge! This is a massive value for money... and so satisfying! And the adorable sun shaped lime wedge on the margarita... sensational!!! That's their Instagram moment... and such a fun extra. So, I expected the solid food and fun atmosphere. But the service took this to the next level. Carlos was so accommodating. He really listened-made great suggestions-always picked the perfect moment to check in. He brought a plastic bag with the box for leftovers-and even a container for the remaining queso. His kindness and thoughtfulness is so appreciated-and elevated this experience. Bravo-and thank you. This location is in a bustling strip mall, on the south side of SR 54... just west of Wesley Chapel (the Caribou Coffee Shop is right in front of it-and there's a Trampoline jumping place next door). There's lots of parking-and you guys know how I love that. Can't wait to go back and bring the whole crew with me!

Pains me to write this, after 15+ years of rave reviews…read more I knew the original owners and still friends with many of the staff (John - Manager, Walter - Chips & others) - I will really miss them! The food quality has gone notably downhill after giving them 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th chances the last 12-18 months... but it's just not good. Taco salads minus the meat, over-cooked/under-seasoned chicken fajitas and rubbery Chile rellenos (today!) - Too long under the broiler....there wasn't even 1 good bite. The chips are good, but they were out of Modelo Especial three times of the last 4 visits, so I can't even say the beer is good. Sadly I don't think I'll give it a 6th chance and move on. RIP Luis - You wouldn't recognize the place :(

Great food & service! Always a fun experience!…read more Waitress was fantastic & so much fun!

Let me clarify first, our waiter deserves 5 stars and he was great…read more CHUY's: a Pathetic attempt at Mexican food The food is a 1 star though. Honestly, hands down the worst attempt at Mexican food I've ever had. This place honestly is a disgrace to Mexican food. The salsa was pathetic, no flavor and tasted like plain tomatoes. The second "salsa" we were told is a house favorite. It was literally a cold tomatillo ranch, gross. I got 2 ground beef enchiladas with Tex mex and a chili relleno. The enchiladas were not good but were also not the worst thing ever. The chili relleno however, tasted like a frozen pack of TGI Fridays mozzarella sticks from the store. No joke, you could taste the freezer burn on them. The beans were watery and had no flavor. The rice, you could easily tell has been sitting in a fridge at least over night. It was dry, hard, and also had no flavor. It amazes me these restaurant owners want to have a successful business, but insist on cutting corners and not making fresh food. Your food sucks and I won't be back. I wouldn't even let my dogs eat this food. Harsh huh? Simple solution, make your own food. If you want a successful restaurant, make your own tortillas, cook your own beef, make your sauce fresh everyday, shred fresh cheese, STOP CUTTING CORNERS. Any person with a good palette can clearly tell everything has either been sitting in a freezer or a fridge over night. The ambiance is also quirky and I'm not sure what themes they're going with. Woods, bricks, dogs on the wall, 90's color schemes, it's just not it. It takes me 5 minutes to make great food at home, I'll never understand why restaurants can't do the same. This is the type of place you see on a Gordon Ramsay show that he tries to save. My taste buds will never forgive me for eating here, don't make the same mistake.

It may not look like much being outside of a gas station, but don't judge a book by its cover!…read moreTheir food is phenomenal! They have a lot of delicious options! You can order there but ordering online is easy as well. The food is always ready on time or earlier. They pack up your order with care and you can choose sauces when you pick up. I personally love their steak burrito, it is large and very filling. The ingredients are great quality as well. The staff is always friendly and provide your order as quickly as possible. There is a cute setup with tents, lights, and music if you'd like to sit & relax while you eat. Highly recommend!

Run don't walk to get authentic Mexican food at this location. Service was friendly and very…read moreefficient! Mexican steak tacos and Azul bowl had fresh ingredients and the sides were delicious. Even the music made you feel like you were in Mexico.

This place never disappoints. Great authentic Mexican for a good price. I wish they went back to…read moretheir homemade chips but o can't complain too much.

Amazing!!! All the food was amazing and the staff was…read moreamazing. Super cute Food Truck with games for the kids and tons of parking.

Greeted by a very friendly waitress. It was a cute little restaurant with simple decor. The food…read morewas exceptional for the price! I ordered lamb tacos the were very fresh and delicious, the chips and salsa were very good and the fruit water was just a tad too sweet for me so I took it to go with my husband's chicken burrito and he enjoyed them both. My only dislike was the exterior access bathrooms.

Hubby's favorite - they make their sauces If authentic is…read morewhat you are looking for, this is the place. They make their own sauce (none of the commercially produced stuff) and to my husband that is the key to a good Mexican restaurant. The staff was friendly and helpful and the seating area was clean. It's small place, great for a peaceful meal. The food is priced right and the portions are good. We have been in the area for 2 years looking for a place that makes their own sauce and this is the first we have found. Hard to believe with so many options around so few take the time to do this. Thank you Cielito Linda, we will be back!

Wow, the food here is so excellent. Great service always quiet. Look at this tilapia and Yolanda…read morefabulous

Ordered steak fajitas yesterday for delivery. Huge mistake! Even paid extra for more meat. What…read morewe received was almost entirely made up of vegetables with very few small pieces of meat. It seemed like the restaurant decided that delivery didn't get the normal strips of beef but instead the leftover scraps and not much of those. If you want fajitas delivered, don't order from here. Absolute ripoff.

Just an incredible offering on a lengthy menu located near Connerton. I believe they are related to…read morethe Vallarta's family chain. Excellent food in a comfortable dining room with mariachi music tableside.

Decent food... Decent service... But any company that thinks they can get away with PRICE GOUGING,…read moreneed to be held accountable. $4.15 for an unsweetened ice tee... An item that costs the company nickels.. As were forced to endure getting fd by anyone and everyone that will try to get away with it, let's boycott these losers, and give your money to the companies that can offer fair and comprehensive pricing for their menu. When there was the avian flue that drove up the cost of eggs... It was understandable to be charged a surcharge.. WTF has driven up the cost of tee this much, if not for absolute greed?