Chelino's is good for the price. They have a lot of seating, which is nice if you have a large party. The wait time usually isn't very long either. They offer complimentary chips, salsa, queso, and sopapillas which is always a plus! I ordered the shredded chicken tamales with borracho beans. They were good, my only complaint is that the borracho beans had way too many onions in them. Also the presentation of the food is just average, if that is something you care about (I don't really care as long as the food is good.) If you are looking for your everyday good quality southern Tex-Mex restaurant, come here! read more

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant - Shredded Chicken Tamales with Borracho Beans and Rice - Mexican Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The interior of this restaurant hasn't changed in years I will say today that the food was pretty good but the service was mediocre. We didn't get one refill on our water. They came and took all of the empty bowls of queso and salsa, but never refilled any of them. We finally had to flag our waitress town and ask for some more of anything. It was just kind of a mess to be honest. read more

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Long time customer- stopped going last year due to a server with a hygienic issue and lack of air conditioning. Came back last week and was surprised the air conditioning was awesome. The food as good as i remember and the service was ok, side came out wrong but was corrected. same server today... order came out wrong but was corrected. ordered the same thing this time and was over charged on my fajitas. no guacamole no sour cream- side of pickled jalapenos and shredded cheese. the pico on the plate was lacking so i asked for more.... i was charged $2 for jalapenos i was charged $2 for cheese (the most expensive thing imo and only reasonable upcharge) i was charged $2 for pico that was lacking... it wasn't a garnish and there was hardly any on the plate-- the lettuce under the pico is a garnish.. when asked --we were met with excuses. when mentioned we just won't be back because we are being over charged our server (yoselyn) said "that is fine" in the most condescending manner. where is the discount for no guacamole no sour cream Shouldn't this just be a straight substitution. why nickel and dime.. my $14.49 lunch was increased by $6 and I was not informed.... this time... never in the last 100 visits have we ever had this kind of issue. also very bold to give a cash discount but not discount when items are with held and not wasted. read more

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

First time trying this place out as recommended by a friend. Tried their Bisteck Ranchero which includes guacamole, pico de gallo, rice, beans and carne asada. Portions are very fulfilling and flavor didn't lack. Service was quick and attentive! read more

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant - Bisteck Ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

We go to this location a couple times a month and have for many years, but I think that's over. My boyfriend and I went in to eat there at the table. I ordered nachos and had lots leftover. I asked for a box and more salsa to take home. The waitress brought me the box and two very small containers to put the salsa in. She did not however bring anymore salsa. I was then informed if I wanted salsa they were going to charge me another $3.50! That's asinine! I'm sitting at the table. They bring you all the bowls of salsa you want while you're eating. So I asked as we're paying the bill, and was told no. It would be treated as a to go order and I'd have to pay extra. Well they didn't lose a $3.50 purchase from me. They lost all my future business. I will never spend another dime at that location. read more

Never have I ever had a waitress come out after us to angrily accuse us of not leaving a tip! For real! The bill was $102.00 for two enchilada dinners, one double fajitas, two kids beans and rice, one kids fajitas and another extra side of beans and rice. Plus non alcoholic drinks. She was tipped 20.00 on the receipt, which brought the total to $122.00! Look at the receipt lady! PLUS nephew left $20.00 on the table and grandma handing her another $5.00. She thought that $5.00 was all she was tipped and came out waving it in our face saying, "This is all you leave for a tip?!! And shaking her head, when we were trying to tell her she was wrong. Went back inside to show her that the tip was on the receipt, she didn't even say sorry! Well, I think someone took her tip from the table and pocketed it their self, and she just didn't look at the receipt, regardless, you don't come chasing people out of the place accusing them of not leaving a tip!! On the food, it's cheap tasting Mexican food, nothing special. You lost business, Chelinos. I will never be back, and my family won't either. read more

Please DONT GO HERE!! Worst management you can find. We went there a couple of months ago and while we were eating we saw a hair in the chips they gave us. When we called the waitress she pretended she didn't see anything, we even showed it to her and all she said is I can bring you another one. We were like no thank you, how do I know there are no more hairs. We didn't even finished our food . My husband was grossed out , we went to pay and my husband requested talk to the manager and when he asked her if the waitress told her what happened she said nobody told me anything, she was very rude and didn't even apologize or said anything to excuse what happened. My husband told her that we go there 2-3 times a week because we work close. But after that we were not coming back. He asked for some kind of discount. Which she gave us a $5 off out of a $40 bill. We even tip the waitress. We got a $25 gift card which we can only use on certain stores . So I told my husband let's go use it, waiter was good but when we were done my husband asked to put his leftovers to go. We end up forgetting them and after dropping me off at work he went back to get it. BIG MISTAKE, the same lady we had an issue was there and told My husband that there was nothing in his plate and then the cook started shouting from the kitchen " I thought you were not coming back and then the lady which was the manager said you didn't even paid for your food. Which was a total lie we paid close to $10 extra and tip the waiter $5. She kept saying you eat for free, and was very rude and told My husband to leave WHAT A MISTAKE TO GIVE THEM ANOTHER CHANCE, now idk if they spit on my food read more

Chelinos to my knowledge is an Oklahoma chain of Tex-mex restaurants. This particular one was on south 89th street. While nothing was wrong with food or service there was nothing that stood out as well. It was pretty much a good meal at a decent price. read more

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The salsa was mostly water. They brought 3 tortillas for 2 people. Wrong order brought out, sent back for correct order. At checkout they were more interested in person on phone than customer in front of them. Didn't ask how things were so had no opportunity to tell them. read more

Trash...bland and cold...lived in OK for 7 years and never experienced a Mexican restaurant worth the money or my time. It's all so gross. And what is cheese sauce? How does it get so bad north of the Red River?? 0-10 read more

It's kind of hit or miss with them. I guess it depends on who the cook is that day. I can usually tell by whether or not their cheese sauce is good. Some days it doesn't seem like there's much flavor in the food at all. read more

We enjoy eating at all the Chelinos, but the best of them is at SW 89th and Western. We especially enjoy the quesadillas and the enchiladas. The atmosphere is very family friendly and pleasant. The best servers of all the Chelinos are right here. Fast, friendly, and very attentive to your every need. read more

I love Chelino's. My family has been going to this location for several years. The service has always been spot on and the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. The beers are always cold and the food is always hot! I've eaten at multiple locations and this is the one we keep going back to the most. They have competitive prices and you always get complimentary chips, salsa, and queso. I think the sopapillas are free as well (don't let that stop you from getting the Mexican apple pie with ice cream). read more

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Drove by this place many times, and today I decided to pop in for lunch and all I have to say is WOW! The prices were great, the service was phenomenal, and the food was SO GOOD! My new favorite local Mexican restaurant! I always chose Ted's but not anymore! read more

Hands-down they have the best enchiladas in Oklahoma City go on Wednesday nights and the enchiladas special is $8.99

I was in this past weekend and overall it wasn't a bad experience but it was just very "meh!" It started out great but then we didn't see our server for what seemed like forever. We were out of both queso and tortillas. I looked around for my server for about 10 minutes but couldn't see him anywhere. There were 3 different bus boys leaning up against the wall so I was hoping one of them would see me looking around but none of them seemed to notice. Also, I had placed a Togo order and instead of waiting until we were finished eating... He brought it out before I was even halfway finished with my food. So it sat there for like 25+ minutes before we even checked out. Overall, I was kinda disappointed in the service. I think we will stick with Teds. read more

We took our family to birthday dinner early in the day. The food was amazing with prompt service!!!

Service is slow. Food is okay. Queso doesn't taste like cheese at all but more like some condensed canned soup. Husband got sick eating the food halfway through his meal. I know food poisoning doesn't happen that fast but had to do With the smells of food around. Their beer with salt and lime on the rim is the highlight! read more

Horrible food! My son found a hair in his cheese sauce, my niece from out of town found a hair in her food and my 84 year old mother got sick throwing up and diarrhea. She got food poisoning! They need the health department out there!! I will NEVER go back there to eat! I should receive a fucking refund for the horrible experience!!!!! read more

Pretty decent chain Mexican food restaurant, not the best but not the worst. The waiters do they best they can do with the little English they know. I think our waiter asked us if we were "okay" about 10 times...and it was the same line every time. I had the burrito Norteno, it was very bug and 2 people could share it. Their queso is boring and the chips were brownish and old...but the sopapillas were pretty good, thank goodness they were free. I do like the Horchata rice water to drink, I can't find it at any other Mexican restaurant! read more

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant - Burrito Norteno, grilled fajita beef with onions and jalapeños. - Mexican Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

We ate here today and my mom got sick after eating here don't eat here if u want food been that's been sitting out for god knows how long. If u can't cook fresh you need to be shut down or close your doors. Won't be coming back.Ground Beef Taco rice and bean was dark and raunchy read more

Whenever I visit this chelino's I have never had any problems when I dine. Did an order online and they messed up one of the sides and one side was missing. They offered me a 50 cent refund for the side they messed up. I told the guy what about my missing side?! I told him I just wanted what i ordered and it really irritated me that all they offered at first was 50 cent refund considering I was gonna have to drive back to pick up what they messed up. They finally offered to give me a whole new correct order. Food is good here why I come back but probably never doing online again if they can't get the order right and begrudgingly fix it. read more

Great food. Ordered guisado especiale and a michelada. Both were fantastic and best Mexican in the area. If you haven't tried it then you're missing out. read more

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

A Mexican food snob from S. Texas, I set my expectations low for dinner tonight in OKC. Wow! Was I ever surprised to eat one of the finest meals ever here. I had shredded chicken enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce, rice and beans. Superb tomatillo sauce with excellent rice and perfect beans. The salsa was incredible too. Simple and tasty with fresh jalapeños. But the plate that blew me away was the botana platter of thinly fried onions, thinly fried jalapeños and thinly fried potatoes accompanied by a whole sliced avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and lime wedges. Outstanding. The jalapeños were fabulous. The service was attentive and friendly. The place should get 6 stars. Did I mention the tomatillo sauce was to die for? read more

I've been wanting Mexican food for a while, that and pancakes...Oklahoma is lacking a place that serves a really good pancake, but I digress. I've been craving chips and queso and a good taco. Chelino's ALWAYS delivers in those two areas. We came to this Chelino's for lunch on a Sunday around noon. It was a little busy, but not overly so, so we were seated right when we walked in. Our waiter greeted us and took our drink order in a timely manner. I was wondering why it was taking so long for everything else, but then I noticed he was the only waiter in our room and had a 12 top and another small table plus my family. That poor guy... I hope everyone was as understanding as we. I ordered Fiesta Nachos and a ground beef taco on the side. One of my children ordered a kid's meal that included a cheese enchilada, bands and rice with an apple juice. Not bad for 4.99. The other one of my children ordered a side of rice and beans only (he's easy to please). It was all that was expected. The taco was tasty and the kids ate most of their dinner. I'm not sure what my husband ordered, but he ate it with no complaints and quite quickly. I will say the sopapilla that you get at the end of the meal could have substituted for a hockey puck. I've definitely had better, I didn't finish it, but it wasn't terrible. If you're in the mood for a taco and some really good chips and queso, I would suggest Chelino's they have those items in the bag. read more

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Ate at Chelinos around dinner time after living in the San Francisco Bay area for a year. I'll tell ya what: you don't get this kind of Mexican food over there. Free chips, queso, and salsa always start the meal off on the right track. You can request tortillas (corn or flour) as well. You know when you're at a table waiting for your food at a restaurant and a server comes in the general direction of your table? You know that feeling of disappointment when the food goes right past you to another table and you kick yourself because you know the food wouldn't be coming out that quickly? That NEVER happens here, because the food comes out almost immediately (be careful-- the plates are super hot!!). The service is usually pretty great and the prices are fair. Great place for casual Mexican dining. Don't forget to wash all that food down with a free sopapilla. read more

Probably the worst one. Received my order wrong. Had enchilada dinner but brought out enchilada in flour tortilla and was really really hard. Told our waiter and she said yeah there was big party and the kitchen made extra plate and tried passing it off to us. Ugh. Once i received the correct enchilada the chili sauce was awful as if hormel chili in a can. Disgusting. Rice and chino beans were spot on. read more

This is been a go-to place of mine since I was a very small child. I am very pleased that they are bringing back the family packs for people to come pick up and enjoy their meals at home from their favorite restaurant. Thank you Chelinos!!! read more

The food was good. That's where it ends. The friendliest person we encountered was the young man who seated us. Our waitress made little eye contact and was usually walking away while we were still talking. It took forever to receive our set up, and we were never offered refills on our drinks. Go figure that when we went to pay the man behind the counter never once looked at us while asking how was everything. We won't be going back. read more

This chelinos use to be one of my favorite locations because the food and the service is very good but now I just feel like is impossible to have a good lunch/dinner there THE PLACE IS TO HOT, I can't believe the company can't afford an a/c. Definitely I'm not coming back. read more

They over charged my card again!!! . When i called to ask them about it the manager said looks like you didnt leave a tip...I told her i left cash on the table. Then she said well there's nothing i can do. if you want to come by i can give you back your money. Its not the amount of money. Its the dishonesty. Its never a lot of money they take, its always been small amounts each time. She was very casual about the whole thing. These are dishonest people. It has happened more than once to me at this place. Im never going to return. If enough people read this and decide to eat at a more reputable restraunt they will see just what stealing and fraud will get you in the end. read more

You feel like family when you walk into this place. The servers are always friendly and the food comes out fast and fresh. This is my favorite location of all the Chelino restaurants. Get the relish and try not to fill up on the amazing chips, salsa, and queso! read more

It's a chain Tex Mex place and that's exactly what it tastes like. Bland "queso" with your chips and bland table salsa too. Though if you ask for their speciality cilantro salsa, that was quite tasty. I had a combo plate with a quesadilla, enchilada, and chile relleno. All three were okay, but nothing exciting My husband got the guiso with an egg on top, and that was actually pretty tasty. Service was good and fast, even though there was a large party and we were warned our food might be slow coming out. Over all, there are better Tex Mex choices out there, but if you're starving and want a quick place to eat, this would work in a pinch. read more

When it comes to Mexican food, I want it to be authentic - comida auténtica. This place has it. I am also what is known in the United States as a "Chile Head". I crave jalapeños, serranos, y habaneros and sauces made from these peppers. This place delivered on that, too. The waitress brought me an excellent habanero sauce reserved for people like me. It was great! I had the chicken fajitas which were superb. But, everything on the menu looked wonderful. When I come back I'll be sure to try several of the other dishes, too. One more thing, the waiters and waitresses here (meseros y meseras aquí) are excellent. When my waitress, Martha, came to my table, I asked her if we could speak Spanish together. I'm studying Spanish and I always take the opportunity to practice with Spanish-speaking people whenever I can. Martha was wonderful in that regard and in her abilities as a server! I highly recommend that if you come to this wonderful establishment, you ask for Martha. She is so good! Great food, great salsa, great service. Even the cashiers are terrific! I had an extended conversation in Spanish with two of them and had a wonderful time doing so before I left. I highly recommend this establishment. In fact, I could not recommend it more highly! read more

Chelino's has been a favorite spot of mine in Oklahoma City for a few years now. It's sentimental in many ways, and many memories have been made here. Today was the first time I'd been to one of Chelinos locations in a while, and it didn't disappoint. Our waiter was excellent. Which, in my experience, the staff are always amazing and don't even give you a chance to ask for something due to them being so observant. The food was excellent- as always. A drink in an ice cold goblet/schooner with lime pulp and salt all around the rim. Fresh salsa and sauces that taste straight out of the garden, and unbelievably reasonable prices. They bring out salsa and cheese dip at no extra charge, and be sure and ask for a plate of grilled onions, jalapenos, and tomatoes they bring out with tortillas as an appetizer, and it's under 2 bucks. The shrimp cocktail which is in an unbelievable sauce with huge chunks of avocado mixed in, and their chile relleno are two of my fav's, as well as cheese enchiladas, guisada (spelling?), & SO much more. I think i've been to every location in OKC, & will stop by any time i'm in town. read more

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

It was a Saturday afternoon so not crowded- but no lunch specials that have smaller portions.service was okay but we were told that if we (2 blue haired retirees) wanted to share the $9.99 sour cream chicken enchilada we would be charged extra. So i ordered one taco meat taco-- it was $5. Yipes! Bad news was the plate wasn't hot when bought to table therefore chicken inside enchilada wasn't hot either- meat inside taco greasy- you know how it goes- so-so rice etcetc what a disappointment- even the waiter not charging us for sopapilla cheered us up- sigh read more

I just ate here and am very happy with experience. The restaurant was clean, the staff friendly and professional. The food was good. The salsa was made with fresh tomatoes. That was very surprising and a 1st for me at a restaurant. Needless to say it was very tasty!! I will come back here and the restaurant to anyone. read more

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant - Carne Asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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This is the first Chelino's at which I ever ate. I was impress from the beginning. One of the impressive features is the number of people of Latino decent that frequent here. A pretty good sign this is good Mexican food. They have authentic and Tex-Mex. I must say I'm a little more drawn to the Bricktown locations as I enjoy being in Bricktown, but thinking about this place makes me want to take the kids there for the feel of my first Chelino's experiences. read more

Stopped for lunch since it was recommended by a co-worker. Cheese sauce was hot, regular salsa was very acidic. Couldn't really enjoy it. Ordered the chimichanga lunch item. It was on special for $4.99... they billed full price. After mentioning it, it took a few minutes to fix it. The food was decent enough, although the chimichanga was a bit overcooked. Rice and beans were the same as you get anywhere. Overall, it gets 3 stars for this visit. Maybe another location would have a little better service and food. read more

Really friendly waiter. Wish I could name him but I got there late and didn't catch it. Pretty good lunch special. I had the chicken taco salad. The salsa was good and spicy. Wasn't spectacular, but it was good. read more

Chelino's Mexican Restaurant - Lunch chicken taco salad, queso and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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