Celias hands down ranks high in my book for location, food and service. It is family owned with a Tequilla alter/bar and receipes that were passed down. Prices are more than reasonable compared to other Mexican spots in Burbank. We came for Menudo on a Saturday. It came with all the toppings on the side. I ordered 2 tacos, beef and chicken. They were amazing. I like that they use chicken breast. If you like Mole, they serve up 4 different types. I am putting their mole on my rader for next time. They even have a mole trio for $10 to sample 3 at once. Their menu is small but mighty. Be sure to order chips and salsa. If feeling fancy get the quac. I cant wait to go back. If you are lucky you may see a star with it being so close to the studios. Be sure to talk to the owmer he is a great story teller. Parking lot is small. read more

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Beyond ignored and completely unwelcome. This place could have been the hubby and I spot. Since it's so close to home. But unfortunately, they were really unfriendly & understaffed and the waiter/bartender was extremely bothered we were there and seemed very overwhelmed. I don't know who Celia is but maybe get more staff in the kitchen and a hostess and more waitress/waiters. We went in Saturday Valentines night dinner right before 6pm and found parking to be easy and should have taken that as a sign but figured we get better service. NOPE! The parking not is just really small and the people sitting had ordered and committed to staying I guess. Keep reading and you'll get my drift! Honestly, We assumed it would be a great night romantic dinner. Then, we walked in and felt so neglected. No hostess to greet or seat you. The bus man or waiter said wait here and cleaned a table when 3 were available. It looks like the three employees were doing everything and at the same time doing nothing! It was comical at first. He sat us finally and then we ordered. Appetizers and a Molcajete and two nonalcoholic drinks. By now 32mins passed. No chips & salsa. No nothing... we should have just left. But we were lazy to leave elsewhere with no reservations on Valentine day. He brought me a drink from the bar like if I ordered it, I hate to say he might have memory issues. Then he noticed we still don't have our drinks and he had to ask again what I ordered. Now 50mins passed and at another 15 mins the main course came before the appetizers were served so I cancelled it. It just seems like they didn't care for anyone else but the people at the bar. Ppl were just walking in and ended up leaving or seating themselves. Majority left and they didn't even notice! Not welcoming at all and as for the food. I feel like everything was previously frozen as the chicken and meat was very chewy-leather like. The cheese was cold. And just grateful that we didn't get sick because it wasn't cooked all the way. When I go into a restaurant, I expect good service and quality food. I unfortunately won't be returning. Such a shame because this place has western character straight out of a saloon and can't speak for the drinks as we didn't even eat our entire meal and wanted to get the hell out. Do better because this could be a cute hangout spot! read more

Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Sitting ducks for a long time - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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We came at 7:45 PM and we were the only ones in the restaurant. The server said that the kitchen was closing at 8:00 Pm, which was earlier for the night than what the internet said. The server said that it was slow because of the rain. We sat down and placed our order. A few more people trickled in and I guess they decided to stay open. At no time did we feel rushed, which was good. The food was really good. I ordered the birria res because it was such a dreary evening. It totally hit the spot. I barely made a dent in it. Everything else was tasty as well. No complaints at all. Besides the birria, we ordered guacamole, ceviche and a cochanita pibil taco. My partner and I liked the decor. For me, it felt like a nice vaquero inspired place. I'm guessing that this is because it's right next to the equestrian center, so they matched that vibe. It didn't feel like a stereotypical Mexican restaurant decor, nor did it feel like it was trying to be hip. I definitely appreciated this. We will be back since there were so many items on the menu that we haven't tried yet. I want to try their mole. There are several types on the menu! read more

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Have been a number of times since their opening, and always enjoy the food. Excellent Molé, delicious tacos, tasty soup, fresh Civiche... They do a Taco Tuesday, all-you-can-eat, whixh is a great value! The last couple of times, there has been some good live music and a cool, neighborhood vibe. Service is always very good to excellent! They really don't get as much love as deserved, and I do hope with the new homes going into the old Pickwick space that business improves. read more

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They cannot have a higher rating than 5 stars but I'd like to give them 10. The service, food, price, vibe, cleanliness are top tier and I miss their tender pork tacos and Margs already, sigh read more

I LOVE CELIAS!!! The food is always a total 11 out of 10 and the waiters/bartenders are so sweet and accommodating when I have special requests on menu items! They even have live music sometimes and just started karaoke which was so fun last week! I highly recommend!!!! read more

Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Tacos Olivdados de Pulpos and a Modelo Negra con limón! - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

In a quaint part of Burbank off Riverside Dr. next to the equestrian center is where you'll find Celia's; a cute and ornately decorated Mexican restaurant. I have to admit that when I first tried Celia's a year ago I was not a fan and that was because when I received my food it was not what I was expecting. The rice and beans were not your traditional refried pinto beans and Spanish rice. That doesn't mean it tasted bad it just wasn't what I was expecting or wanted in that moment. BUT HEAR ME OUT! I recently came back as some friends wanted to try it since the ownership change and my view completely changed. I am actually now obsessed with Celia's and it is one of my new favorite Mexican restaurants around town. I decided to order the chicken fajitas that night and was actually blown away by how tender and flavorful they were. The fajitas also had potatoes in them which was a pleasant surprise because I love potatoes and have never seen them in fajitas. Since my initial visit a year ago, my palette has changed a lot and the refried black beans and cilantro rice were also just as tasty. I believe this is Yucatan style which is something I didn't know at the time but also to keep in mind of what to expect when you visit Celia's which I don't think is too common around here but still delicious nonetheless. As far as my friends, they had ordered the chicken taquito appetizer and flautas de papa. They both enjoyed their food as well! After this new discovery with my friends, I decided to bring my parents back and they absolutely loved the mole here. Both of them ordered the enmoladas and completely demolished their plates. They had been here once on my initial encounter and loved it then and still love it now. I decided to order the chicken taquitos as my meal with a side of rice and beans and it was the perfect amount if you're trying to eat a little lighter. In regards to the restaurant itself, I was honestly surprised with how quiet it has been each time - it's not ever busy and that worries me about business because I want Celia's to be around for a long time! The food is great, staff is great - they always bring out my food fast and efficiently and check in on you as well. If there are any problems with this place, it's really just how tiny the parking lot is. There was a massive truck one of the times I visited that made it really difficult to exit, so beware on that. Otherwise I recommend giving Celia's a visit! read more

Celia's Rancho Restaurante - chicken taquito appetizer - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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This is little hidden gem! The ambiance is so cute, and so Mexican. The food is delicious. Everything we got was perfection! Service was awesome too! 10/10 read more

Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

1000% better than the last time I was there. Live music, better pricing, friendly service and we could get a seat. Nice work on making it suit the market better. read more

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I'm writing this review as a local (walkable) customer of this restaurant. I will keep it simple as the main thing that matters here is customer service. My wife and I for the first time ever walked out of a restaurant due to the service. We placed our full order (cocktails, appetizers, entrees) and after a full 30 minutes of sitting, we never got WATER or any type of chips & salsa. Again 30 MINUTES, to not get a glass of water or any kind of table service. My wife and I walked out without feeling a morsel of guilt as we had not even had a drop of water from the restaurant. It's a shame because being less than a mile away, we had planned on making this one of our go-tos. Easier to walk home and pour our own drinks than come back here. read more

Wow I was NOT expecting to like the food so much! I had the chicken mole enchilada plate with plans on eating half now and half later - yeah didn't happen. They have an unlimited 13.99 taquero tacos on Tuesdays and they smelt incredible! Ambiance could be a bit more lively for my taste but other than that I can't wait to try the rest of the menu!!!! read more

My companion and I had the swai white fish lunch. Generous portions of the fish, fries, and salad. I took the rice and tortillas home bc there was so much food. Free homemade tortilla chips and salsa (too spicy for us, but it was good). For dessert, we shared the churros and vanilla ice cream. Everything was delicious! Great service, nice decor of horses, paintings, saddles made into mirrors, wheels made into chandeliers, sombreros, etc. There's a front patio and an AYCE room in the back room. We opted to sit in the main room. Place is bigger than it looks from the outside. Small parking lot in front. Restaurant is located in front of the LA Equestrian Center. I'd be back! read more

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Food was spectacular, especially the tortilla soup. Really good flavor. #homemade This place should have higher reviews. #yumyum read more

A friend and I had tickets to an event at the Burbank equestrian center. Near the entrance of the center, there is a Mexican restaurant that replaced the old Viva eatery that had been there for decades. Viva had always been a place for good drinks and adequate food. We decided to eat an early dinner at Celia's before the event because we could park at the equestrian center and walk to the restaurant. Because it was early, the place had only a few customers in it. We were promptly seated and ordered drinks and guacamole with chips for an appetizer. It was delicious. We then ordered what we thought would be a light dinner of a couple à la carte items. I ordered a Oaxaca enchilada filled with Oaxacan cheese covered in bean sauce, along with a grilled shrimp taco. My friend ordered the same taco and a chile relleno. When our food came, the portions were beautiful and generous. My enchilada was absolutely delicious, and the taco was packed full of shrimp. My friend let me taste her relleno, and it melted in my mouth. The menu offers a variety of items. It did not resemble the typical combo plates usually seen in such restaurants. Our drinks were great, the food fantastic, and the prices reasonable. We will definitely come back here on a regular basis. read more

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Came back again Saturday night. As usual, food was on point and delicious. Margaritas are perfection here. Liz was our server and she was awesome. So attentive and friendly. We are always so happy when she gets to wait on us. It was a great night because of the food and service! read more

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Every time we come here we have the best time. Tonight they were so busy but Andrea and Alex were the best as always! Food is so yummy.

You get nice sized portions of really tasty Mexican food here! And the pricing is worthy. read more

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Just went for a late lunch today It was my first time at that place The decor is really pretty and original But the parking is extremely small me: I think that is a problem! Their food is OK but the portions are rather small, especially for the price they are charging I had the grilled octopus with roasted cauliflower: it was good but not good enough for almost $40! They even charge $4 for the chips and salsa that my friends ordered. It was a good experience because I was with good friends but I will not return there‼ read more

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GREAT food and reasonably priced. This place should be packed - glad to always be able to get a table. The live entertainment is also fun. Regular rotation for me. read more

I arrived at the restaurant at 5:45pm. The hostess or waitress never came up to us and asked if we wanted a table. All staff members completely ignored us. I don't understand how this business has a loyal following. I left because I was never approached or asked to sit down. read more

Just got back from a department lunch. We work down the street and it always seems to be a struggle for our group to find a good place nearby to eat. One of our staff recommended Celia's, a small restaurant that's under new management and recently remodeled. We were all so impressed! We had a quiet corner to ourselves and without asking we were each brought a small plate of fruit as an appetizer. Great way to start off our meal. We had appetizers and entree's and everyone really enjoyed their food. I had the mild mole chicken, so good. We will definitely be returning to Celia's not only because of it's convenience, but great food and charming décor were a hit with my group. read more

Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Service was excellent, food and drinks were good and ambiance was great. We will definitely come back for taco Tuesday.

Had lunch on a Tuesday. It was not busy at all. Server ordered the wrong taco for me which seemed odd when I ate it but I didn't realize it until I received the bill. The meat was gristly. The carnitas that we ordered was chicharrone not carnitas. If you want cheese on your taco its an additional $4. Not good. read more

The service was great. The food was great. My favorite food to order is the carnitas plate. It happened to be my birthday and they gave me a tres leches cake and played Las Mananitas. They made my day really special. In the back room, they have horse memorabilia which was amazing. read more

The carnitas burrito was served cold. The dish did not come out of an oven as other restaurants. The burrito was cold from the first bite. Nothing I could tell the server would convince him the dish was served cold. read more

This is such a cute, unassuming restaurant off the beaten path in Burbank. It's right next to the equestrian center and across the street from Pickwick. Happened to be in the area and this was the closest eatery in walking distance. Celia's reminds me of Mexican restaurants I used to go to when I was a kid. I love the adobe feel and the tiled floors. Very nostalgic. Since seeing the Barbie movie, it also gave me major Mojo Dojo Casa House vibes -- horses everywhere! My husband and I weren't super hungry, so we just ordered some apps off the Happy Hour menu. Yes, they have Happy Hour on the weekends too! We got the shrimp ceviche and chicken taquitos. Both were delicious!!! I definitely preferred the taquitos though. So perfectly fried and they were bite sized with yummy sauces and guac. I love ceviche but this was not the best I've ever had. Something smelled like celery and it was throwing me off. Kinda weird. Maybe they used celery salt? I don't know, but not my fave. Taste overall was good, but you have to ask for hot sauce. Our server was nice. Very attentive and accommodating. It was pretty slow so we got our food pretty quickly. I also have to note that the bathroom was pretty gross. It smelled horrible and there were markings all over the stalls. And the floors were dirty. The restaurant itself is pretty nice, so it was kind of jarring when the bathroom looked like it belonged in a bar. I'll definitely be back to try some entrees and margaritas next time! read more

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My husband recently threw me a 50th birthday party at Celia's and it was great. Liz and her staff handled everything with ease; she was so friendly, accommodating and a pleasure to work with. Our guests all had a fabulous time and the food and drinks were excellent. The event was in the back room and side bar. They allowed us to bring in a DJ, lighting, and decorations but we used their chairs and tables. They gave us to-go boxes at the end because there was so much food left over! They even cut and served the cake at a minimal additional charge. I'm really writing this review on behalf of my husband (and family friend) as he is not used to planning events and Celia's made it seamless. Choosing this venue was a great decision and highly recommend it for a private party. (Special thanks to Alex and.. my husband says, "Adios, Cesar!") read more

Visited here for the first time Saturday after a family member recently moved into the area (Rancho District of Burbank, right next door to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center). This restaurant was fantastic! The decor is very traditional Mexican with heavy dark wood furniture, lots of colorful adornments on the walls, and a beautiful bar, but it is very casual and relaxed! We looked at the menu beforehand (as we always do!) and saw that the food is not necessarily what one might consider 'traditional' Mexican but is a bit more upscale and has distinct Yucatán influenced dishes among the favorites! We ordered a Taco Dorado de Papa (potato taco), Pollo (chicken) Asado tacos w/rice and beans (Frijoles Negros), Cochinita Pibil (slow roasted pork), Ceviche de Cameron (shrimp), Guacamole, and 3 drinks (2 mocktails: Mockgarita, Miche-Nada) and a traditional Margarita. THE FOOD WAS ALL WONDERFUL! And so beautifully presented! (Sadly, we were so blown away by the striking presentation that we forgot to take pictures and got right down to eating!) The potato tacos were super crispy and the corn tortillas for the chicken tacos and Pibil were fresh and thick! The Pibil was definitely a big hit, as it came in its own mini cast iron platter and was fall-apart tender! The sides of rice and beans were also a nice surprise, as the herbed rice had a nice cilantro flavor and the black refried beans were creamy and smooth - side note I have not seen black beans presented this way before as they are usually served as whole beans but definitely liked them served this way even better! Our meal/drinks for 4 came in at a very reasonable $130 with tax and a 3% credit card surcharge (We saw several reviews complaining about the surcharge: we didn't mind it as it is now the norm at some restaurants; they don't surcharge debit cards or cash). Overall, this was a great meal and we will definitely be returning! read more

I loved this place since before the new ownership and name change happened. Longtime resident of Burbank and the equestrian center and always loved that area. Normally, when I've gone to Celia's, I've loved the food. The price can be a bit high for some items, but I've always felt the flavor was worth the price. Service has also been hit or miss at times, but the last time I visited, was taken care of quickly and nicely. My issue is with their weekend brunch. I was excited to finally go and even checked their site to make sure they were still doing it. It's said open Saturday and Sunday for brunch, so it's on! Not a Burbank resident any longer so took the 20+ min drive down there only to be greeted by an empty patio and locked front doors. The brunch sign hung near the entry had the Saturday removed showing that they were only doing it on Sunday's, also the day I went, only to find them closed. It's not the first time I've gone there for an event only to find it's been cancelled for some reason. The ambiance is so beautiful and I'm sad to leave this bad review but I can't do it anymore. Hangry me doesn't want to have find another place once I've settled my stomach into wanting molé or a burrito. read more

I'm a real big fan of the food here. No complaints. The Latina waitress is the one who ruins the restaurant. She is very passive aggressive and rude. Her service is so horrible that for that reason I'm never coming back again. She drinks alcohol while on the clock. Her husband works there too and he is so nice. But you can't even speak with her husband without her getting extremely jealous and defensive. She overcharges you and probably pockets the money for herself. I know because I have caught it everytime and they fix the bill. I am a long time client (even had my parties catered by them) and she just gives you the evil eye every time you walk in. I wish they would fire her (look at the other reviews of her). She ruins the establishment. It looks like other people agree the same about her in the reviews. read more

Food and service was excellent. I was surprised that there weren't more people there as the prices were very reasonable and the vibe welcoming. Great for families-- we will be back! Only recommendation for management is to make it more clear that you are open!! It was our first time there and we didn't realize you were open until we opened the front door! read more

Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Conchita Pibil plate with cilantro lime rice & black beans - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

This was a very cute restaurant! Our server was polite and knowledgeable. She always kept our drinks full and checked up on us a good amount of time. I ordered the Birria plate and It was delicious! Tasted like I was back in Mexico. The handmade tortilla are a good touch. Highly recommend. read more

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This is a great place I have been going here for yrs. With my kids. The service is so good friendly and fast menu has change lately price gone up but not bad The only thing is there a lady not sure what her roll is but I am guessing manager SO unprofessional she seats at the bar she eats and drinks there while on her computer she look so unhappy almost mean looks at the employees like a Eagle it feels so uncomfortable that makes as leave fast I can not imaging how they feel by been watch with the evil eye. Not sure why she does not do her business on an office. read more

Is it still considered a hidden gem if it chooses to be buried in an obscure spot? Celia's Rancho Restaurante is kind of a hidden gem. It's a beautiful restaurant that resembles what a cowboy might have come across in a bygone era. The inside looks like a Mexican saloon...dark hardwood floors and classic looking wood tables. There's wonderful art on the taupe walls and it's lit well. On the outside it looks like an old Southwest, adobe house you'd come across on your horse travels. In fact, you just might see a horse since it's next to the equestrian center and people ride their horses through this neighborhood. Let me start by saying that the food is good...kinda really good. They have this delicious cactus salad and the tortillas are hand made. The menu is massive and features most of your favorite Mexican fare from tacos to rellenos. I got a la carte tacos to try everything I wanted. The fish taco is incredible...perfectly light batter on white, flaky fish fried to perfection, with a nice crema and cabbage/lettuce thing on top. When I think of Baja or Ensenada style fish tacos, this is what it should be. Tied for the best is their cochinita pibil. Traditionally stewed pork in a banana leaf, the smell of the orange tinged pork was so bright and inviting. It's obviously made with love and I loved every bite of that taco. To round out my experience I also got carne asada, shrimp, and al pastor. All were good as well. The tacos came with pico del gallo, but it had cucumber in it as well which gave everything that fresh taste you associate with cucumber. I had never seen that before and wasn't really a fan. It wasn't bad, just not what I'm used to. While the taste was not problematic, the price was. Each taco ranged from 4-7 bucks. I will say the quality was almost worth the price, but I can throw a stone in LA and hit several other Mexican restaurants with the same quality and way cheaper. On top of the price, the service wasn't the best. On the whole it was fine...our waiter was very nice and accommodating for our large group. For the most part our orders were correct (even though I got charged for the combo plate and didn't get rice and beans and was told that's not what I ordered), but things like guacamole took a while to come out and they were out of basic things to make basic cocktails. On a Friday night, you'd think they'd be stocked up on things like lime juice. I'd understand if the place was packed, but things were pretty tame as far as a Friday night goes. Then there's the issue of parking. There's a tiny lot and if you can get a spot, there's a chance you'll get trapped in there by someone else double parking. There's plenty of street parking, but you might have to walk a bit to get to your car. I really wanted to add this place to my blink and miss it list, but I think I will just miss it. read more

I used to come to this location when it was Cody's Viva Cantina. It was a great spot for live music 7 days a week. Celia's isn't currently a place for live music but the food is quite good and a good option for a weekday lunch when everything else is crowded. A sound check was going on for karaoke later in the week. I had the Cochinita Pibil, Yucatan style pulled pork with rice and beans. The rice and beans left much to be desired but the pork was excellent. I also liked the tortillas and chips which I assume had to have been home-made. I look forward to trying more dishes and am glad to have found a good restaurant that isn't overwhelmed during the lunch hour. read more

Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Cochinita Pibul - Yucatan style pulled pork with rice and beans. Excellent pork! Bland rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

Excellent customer service, delicious food, beautiful and clean place. Cesar was great, very welcoming !!!!! We will definitely be back. read more

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This place is wonderful! The food is delicious! The staff is friendly and helpful! I ate here for the first time last week. I literally live a few blocks away, and kept passing it by for the longest time, until last Thursday. I was craving some shrimp ceviche and found out that they served it. Well, I had their Ceviche de Camerons two days in a row and then their shrimp fajitas the third day! Everything is delicious! I highly recommend this place! Please give a try! read more

What a hidden gem! Such great service, our server was so attentive and was also the one who made our drinks, which were absolutely delicious. The food was great and I love the interior of the restaurant, very cool vibe. I highly recommend! read more

Celia's Rancho Restaurante - Mexican Near Me - Burbank, California

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So great! Made a reservation after seeing the Warner Bros TCM Classic Tour. The restaurant is 5 minutes away. Authentic delicious Mexican food. We made a reservation and came early no problem. We were seated right away. Friendly staff and the have happy hour from 3-6 on Sundays, too! read more

Great service, yummy food, nice ambiance. This spot about be rated much higher. No negative notes. Keep up the good job.