The food was good enough but they aren't following social distancing guidelines. When I entered the restaurant only one table in the corner was occupied so I sat in the middle of the restaurant away from them. Diners came in and they were seated right next to me. More diners came in and they were seated on the other side of me. Three tables in a row and the party in the corner, no other diners. I mentioned this to the manager when I paid. He didn't care, he said all tables were open and they could seat people anywhere. I told him it didn't make much sense to squeeze us all together when the rest of the dining room was empty. He just said the same thing. I may go back, but not soon. read more

REALLY good food and friendly service. If you are looking for frills, you can go get them somewhere else, but you're not going to have staff as friendly as this place. We just got lunch specials, but the food was really tasty. It came out fast and we enjoyed the chips, tortillas, salsa & queso...too full for sopapillas at the end of the meal! read more

Its not the classiest place but the service has always been above average and they have the best salsa and the beer served in a frozen glass with lime on the rim is a classic. Prices are reasonable and you won't be waiting for your food inside or takeout for very long. Ted's used to have the best beef fajitas in the metro, but Chelinos are now my favorite with more tastes and much more tender than Ted's. The cheese sauce is now about a fifth cheese and some cornstarch and I would rather have less that was made with real cheese instead. For the price, it is a great place to eat, but its not gourmet Mexican food and there are no handmade tortillas or fancy atmosphere. read more

this place is so rude. first off I stood at the counter and was completely ignored like I wasn't even standing there. the cold part about it, a white couple walked in and greeted and seated. another man walked in and was greeted the same. fuck your whole business read more

Food is good. Chips aren't as fresh and crispy as other Chelinos. They leave off part of my order every single time for curbside service. So I am done with this place. read more

We love this place. The staff is great and so is the food. Try the Mexican Apple Pie, it is delicious! The prices are great too. Enjoy!

This was the most disappointing Mexican meal I have ever ordered. I ordered the lunch chicken quesadilla, I thought they bought me a taco by mistake. I have had tacos at Taco Bell that were bigger than this. $11.90 including tax for this tiny excuse of a quesadilla, will never eat here again as long as I live. I have never complained on Yelp or anywhere before, but this was so disappointing, I felt compelled read more

Fun place for an older building. Leo has been our waiter for the last several times and is wonderful. Be patient and enjoy

We've loved Chelino's for many many years but I just tried the Special Salsa with avocado today for the first time and I just came here to say "order it". You won't regret it! read more

GET THE REAL MEXICAN FOOD. Honestly. Get the real Mexican food. I think it's under "100% Estilo Mexican" on the menu. I've had the tex-mex-y stuff before and it's always been pretty okay, nothing spectacular, but then I started trying the real Mexican food and it's incredible. I went back tonight after not having been here in awhile and what I used to order (some kind of pork chop with a fried egg on top of it) wasn't on the menu, so on a whim I ordered the chilaquiles. I wasn't too excited about them honestly, and I almost cancelled my order to go with my old standby burrito. It came to me with two fried eggs on top, underneath those was a gooey layer of cheese, and then the chilaquiles. Essentially they're cut up tortilla squares that have been fried then tossed with ranchero (I think) and onions, simmered I'm pretty sure. The fried tortillas aren't crunchy, but they're not soggy. They have a nice chew to them. Anyway, I dug in and boy howdy was it good. I just kept eating until I felt like I was about to throw up because it was so incredible. I cut the egg open to let the yolks run over everything and it's truly magical. Basically like huevos rancheros with yummy tortilla squares in it. It was nicely spicy, but not unbearable. I think I might even ask for a bit more spice next time. I was also a little disappointed that one of my egg yolks was cooked solid, not runny the way I feel it should be in something like this. The potatoes around it were okay, I wish they were a bit crispy, but they were a nice addition. I mixed my chilaquiles up with the rice and that was great, didn't touch my beans though. That would just take up room in my stomach where more chilaquiles could be. I managed to push those yummy chilaquiles to some hidden chamber of my stomach I did not know existed to make room for dessert. I had the flan. It was pretty good. I'd never had flan before and I think I like it. My mother, who I was with, had what I'm pretty sure were the tacos al carbon. It was beef fajita meat rolled in a big flour tortilla, not what I'm used to seeing for "tacos al carbon". Usually what you see is beef fajitas in a soft corn tortilla, with onions and cilantro (delicious.) I tried a bit of the meat and I felt like it had too much lime on it, not the best. Also not a fan of how it was just in a big plain flour tortilla. This is also on the Estilo Mexico menu, but it didn't seem that authentic to me. The chips and salsa were meh, not the best, not the worst. The cheese was pretty bad, very gelatinous with not much of anything in it besides what tasted like a crap ton of onion powder. The chilaquiles made everything worth it. And the service! We were there a very long time (hours and hours) and our waitress seemed totally cool with it, getting us refills on our drinks, offering us water, clearing the table. Super sweet lady, wish I could remember her name! I think next time I'm going to get the chilaquiles again with maybe some meat in them and sliced avocado to go with it. Anyway bottom line, just...get the chilaquiles. Honestly, I feel like I'd be taking more stars off but that dish was *that good*. I'm excited to try some more stuff off the Estilo menu, and I don't think I'll ever be going back to the tex-mex side. read more

Took my family there a few weeks back. The plates that were brought out to us were dirty (for the set up). They apologized and immediately took them away, never bringing us anymore plates. The floors were filthy. Food came out, it was bland. Won't be back. read more

I used to like this place but the service has gotten worse and worse over time. Last time I went in there with my wife and kids, both of my kids asked for jello as their side item. The server said okay and took the rest of our orders. When he returned with our food, he handed my kids their plates and they both had french fries on the plate. When we confronted him about it, he said it was because they were out of jello. Why didn't he tell us that as soon as he knew! My kids did not WANT french fries. They could have picked a different (and healthier) side item but no, he just took it upon himself to give them what he thought they would want. Aside from that, the service in general was horribly slow and the food was really sub-par. Most of it was cold. Won't be going back. Have to find a new regular Mexican restaurant now. Thanks Chelino's for a horrible lunch experience. read more

Does anyone in OKC make a Carne asada Burrito? It's a staple in So. Cal.. I had to assemble one by ordering different items. (we all know Mexican food is 7 items in different combos) This combo ended up costing me over $22 for a mediocre,at best, burrito. The high cost driven by three tiny scoops of guacamole for $7..The small portion of tri tip came in some funky gravy. I can't understand why OKC doesn't get it.... 1) Tortilla 2) Carne asada 3) Guacamole 4) some onions or salsa. $8-9 Thats it!!! All day. Every day throughout So Cal. I will say the waiter was good and the food came out quickly for being so crowded. That's not hard, though, when it's cranked out like a production line. Premade plates with beans and rice and then slap on a beef or chicken entrée. I guess this place just appeals to the masses. Not for me, especially at the price they charge. read more

The steak was greasy and disgusting are food was very cold and I will never be coming back here again I would not recommend this place to anybody read more

Chelino's is a solid option for no-frills, affordable Mexican food. The service is crazy fast and has always been friendly and polite. They offer complimentary salsa, chips, queso, tortillas, and sopapillas, which makes it extremely easy to stuff yourself. My biggest advice is to not over-order! This a great option for lunch when you need a quick meal in a short time or are craving some good old fashioned comfort Mexican food. read more

Will never return food wasn't as expected and had hair in my food! Then my cousin ate all her food just to spot more hair on her plate under her food.. never will return bt the employees were great! read more

Definitely the best Mexican food on the planet. The staff is awesome and all work together. Hands down recommended for anyone wanting the best read more

These guys saved me today!! Great food, fast preparation and brought it to my car!! I was put in a bind by Teds Escondido. I preordered food for Easter, went to pick it up and they were CLOSED!! No one contacted me to let me know they would not be open even though I left my number. In 25 minutes Chelino's had my order for fajitas for 10 ready!! Great food and great service!! read more

Note: EDMOND LOCATION One of the better Chelino's locations - to the reviewer who posted about lard: OF COURSE they do!!! That's good Mexican food! Good with huge portions, but greasy & not great. Once upon a time, I swore by this place. Since that time, I have experienced much better Mexican food. Likes: The food comes out damn near instantly! They send in your order, & I swear it's usually like 5 minutes before it arrives! The portions are gigantic. With the complimentary chips, queso, salsa, tortillas, & (after the meal) sopapilla, if you finish you're entrée, you're quite the eater. They douse many entrees in loads of jack cheese, & the shredded beef is loaded into their burritos. The food is very tasty for the most part, though certain items may be lacking, & it's all very, VERY greasy. The food is also fairly cheap, though their prices have gone up over the years & now match most of their competition (though still cheaper than Ted's). I also typically like the atmosphere. I have always had great service at Chelino's, and that says a lot considering that I've eaten there scores of times over the years. I also enjoy the generally happy & fast-[aced environment in which they work, along with the Spanish music playing overhead. Occasionally, they employ a single mariachi guitar player to entertain the diners, which is always a plus. Of note, the Mexican beers and margaritas are particularly popular, though I have never personally partaken in either. Dislikes: As Chelino's is a chain, some locations are better than others, & they sometimes have particularities to their food. For instance, the one on north May in OKC has better shredded beaf than most. The one on Alameda in east Norman has poorly flavored beef for some reason. The one in downtown OKC (Bricktown) has fairly nasty chips and always serves ground beef by default in its burritos instead of shredded. Typically, their nachos are so loaded with super-greasy cheese that the chips near the bottom get soggy before you get to them. Their chips are usually not very good either, though it can vary. The tortillas are pretty basic & quite inferior to Mamaveca's or Ted's. Some locations have such high turnaround & such cheap tables (amongst other cheap fixtures) that your drink will literally move on it own on the table because of the grease & soapy water mix on it! Definitely go to Chelino's at least for the experience. The food is good but not great, but there is a lot to like about the place. Besides, really there are only maybe 2-3 better Mexican joints in the OKC metro, and you can find one of these virtually anywhere, unlike those other places. read more

Chelinos is hands down the best Mexican food I have ever had. I order over the phone at least once a week and the food is literally ready in 5 minutes. I almost wish I didn't like it so much because I wouldn't spend so much of my money here! read more

We eat here on a pretty regular basis. It's not upscale, but the staff remembers regular customers and goes above and beyond to make sure you get what you want even if it's out of the ordinary. Most of the time, the food is good, but over the past few months, we've had a few misses. Even so, it's hard to go wrong with Chelino's fresh salsa, chips and hot cheese. We're also pretty big fans of the chicken chimichanga. It's more than big enough to feed two people, and the chicken fajita meat is a yummy change from the standard shredded chicken. read more

Fast service and cold beer. The menu is pretty standard. The food comes out super fast and they are super poliet. This is our new neighborhood Chelinos and we will definitely be back for more. read more

It's my favorite Tex-Mex in Edmond, and partially to blame for my waist size. I am never unhappy with anything on the menu. Confession: I may have attended Henderson Hills Church just to get here faster. OK...service is friendly and quick....lots of giveaway munchies...simple and fast...cheese enchiladas are perfection. I love the entire menu. It's not the one most people love best...but I do. I have a particular life changing event that occurred at this location. I freed myself from a bad relationship. So, next time you see me here...come let me buy you a beer! read more

I have always loved Chelino's. Great beer and food. The food does come out a little to quick. Not enough time to enjoy chips and queso. But I had time to enjoy my Beer!!! read more

The Edmond Chelinos has been our family's spot since I was 7 years old. I love the staff at this location, and in my opinion the Edmond location and the original Chelinos on the south side have the best food. They have the best chimichangas and fajitas in Oklahoma! I don't love their Queso as much as I used to (they've changed it a few times over the years) but it's complimentary with your meal! Also a great place to take kids who are picky eaters, they have a great Americanized kids menu. I'm sucker for great TexMex and Chelinos hits the spot! 5 stars! read more

We went to today with a group of 14. Service was great and the food was solid and tasteful. Cesar waited on us and we were in and out in less than 45 minutes with full stomach's and great flavors in our memories. read more

Good tex mex. Figured it must be ... Place was packed at 2 on a Saturday afternoon. Even with that and me dining alone, service was very attentive. read more

Been back about ten times since the first review, and I live in Texas! I just put on my OU cap and cross the border in search of the better Texmex, which is here. Still the Best Cheese Enchilada Dinner Anywhere! The food and service are both good. The Tamale Dinner is on par with the Enchiladas. This is not a high end trendy take a date place, very casual, and affordable. read more

Think greasy Mexican and you will not be disappointed. Carryout always cold when we get home so just sit down and enjoy the atmosphere. Some of the waiters have been serving up this delicious food since their opening. read more

If I could give this place a negative 10 I would. This was the worst service & food I have had in a long time. This was not my first time eating at this Chelinos. I made a to go order & from the time the gentleman ( I'm being very generous) answered the phone I should have known it was not going to be a pleasant experience. I should have hung up. I don't know why the one in Bricktown closed but this one needs to be next! I asked for a hotter salsa then their regular, I was offered tomatillo sauce (it was the sauce you would put on a dish & cook it!) Not a let's dip our chips & tortillas in this. It was disgusting! If you're looking for a Mexican restaurant in Edmond DO NOT GO TO CHELINOS IN EDMOND!!!! Do not waste your money!!!!' read more

Some of the best food I can find outside of New Mexico. They are very speedy, polite, and the queso is great! (The most important part.)

Have always been a Chelinos fan. A bit crowded, tight seating, but food and waitstaff customarily good. Always a safe bet.

Awesome authentic Mexican food. Great service. Food has excellent flavor. The best so far here in OKC. No comparison whatsoever!!