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    Cielito Cocina Mexicana

    4.1 (804 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Carnitas
    North H.

    Excellent food and service! I stopped judging restaurants by their stars like a year ago because there's no reason this shouldn't be a 5-star restaurant. Looks beautiful inside as well. I recommend the carnitas and ask for them to be made extra crispy

    Carne Asada Tacos
    Paolo C.

    Came back again same week on Friday because I was grabbing lunch with someone who needed gluten free options (almost the entire menu here is gf). Food was consistent and good, same as Tuesday, but the primary upgrade was the employee that went out of his way to connect with me and then offered us a free Tres Leches on the house for "coming back and bringing new friends". 7.7/10 (+0.4)

    Taco
    Hai N.

    No complaints at this establishment. Service was quick from the moment we walked in( with RSVP of course). Surprising it wasn't as busy as normal but it worked in our favor. Server was attentive, explained the nightly/daily specials. Drinks were mixed well :). Food had flavor and well balanced as well. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Toilets were bidets! And clean restrooms.

    CARNITAS
    Jack W.

    Cielito is a fantastic place. We love going here and often bring friends here who are visiting. It's a great atmosphere, phenomenal food, and great service. Now out of the 20 times we've been there, I'd say 85% of the time service is great. Highly recommend checking it out, getting the carnitas, and a marg (physical pineapple marg)

    Menu
    Joe S.

    No andule or arriba at this place which was the biggest let down. Usually, Mexican places dish stuff out pretty quickly, but man, not on the night we went. Which is a shame since the food was excellent. The classic margarita was delicious and made with Arette tequila, which is one of my favorites. It was fresh tasting and well balanced. I would have had a lot more if I wasn't on a work budget. We split the Molotitos appetizer which was fried corn masa with a hodgepodge of fillings and toppings. They were good and bigger than I thought they would be. Definitely good for sharing, or even for a meal. They were a little dry, but they were topped with lots to goodies. I ordered the Shrimp Asados for my meal which was a fresh tasting grilled shrimp dish with veggies and quinoa... only they forgot the quinoa. After over an hour of waiting for it, I wasn't going to ask for some... not that I could as the waitress didn't really come back to the table that often. My colleague got the Mole Chicken and wow, that mole sauce was delicious. It also came with freshly made tortillas which made all the difference in that dish. The place was pretty big with outdoor dining and we were lucky enough to snag a table outside with very little wait... but ended up waiting a lot for the food. I think we were there for over 2 hours and left shortly after we finished our meals. Good food thought but man... figure out that service!

    A table full of dishes not taken away.

    It was our 2nd time there in a month. To try and give them a chance to make up for the first visit. The only reason I gave it two stars was because the food is good. Unfortunately the service is horrific. This I don't blame their servers but management for not making sure all aspects of their business are run efficiently. From the bar to making sure food / chips, salsa and tortilla get out on time. Our tables were not picked up after the meals with dirty dishes just piling up. It sad to see a local favorite slip up and not care for the customer. When we spoke to the manager he said he appreciated the feedback and didn't even comp a dessert or send a free something out to try and make up for this horrible experience. With this sad experience it's off to try and find a better service orientated place for Mexican food.

    Robert C.

    Stopped by for a late dinner. Friendly host staff seated us right away. Our server was friendly and offered some suggestions. I ordered the carne asada plate, wife got fajitas, and daughter got the tacos. We also ordered the elote- excellent btw. The chips and salsa were fresh. The carne asada was tender and excellent, as was the rice and beans. The fajitas were good but wife prefers them less saucy. Our corn tortillas were thick and fresh made. Tacos were full of meat and fillings. Food was very good. Had some trouble getting our water and drinks refilled, and runners brought the fajitas to the table and there was quite a delay til the tortillas and other dishes came out. Food wise 5 stars, service was a little off tho.

    Baja taco
    Cheryl G.

    Two Baja fish tacos and order of plantains. It was a nice little snack for the both of us. There's plenty of seating inside and on their patio. I like how whimsical the utensils are. After ordering, food comes out super fast. The fish tacos were fresh and which a slight crunch on the tortilla. The plantains were super delicious I didn't want to share them.

    Piccadillo con pollo ($26.50)
    Sandee L.

    Party of 14 for a framily holiday get together. My carne asada was fire! Cooked a perfect medium rare, juicy with an excellent sear. The chile verde was alright and so was the piccadillo con pollo. The chicken was very juicy, but my friend said she wished she had gone with my carne asada instead. Large portions with all the sides: freshly made corn tortillas, rice and beans. Our margarita flight was mostly juice and ice: no buzz to be had. Another in our party commented the same about his flight. My other friend said her Diablo margarita was hella spicy and heavy handed on the alcohol and I took a sip: she was right. Maybe it depends on the drink for ratios here? The flautas were really crispy. I appreciated that. The best of the three starters we ordered. Guac was standard. The molotitos filled with mushroom and masa were way too thick with the masa, making it super dry. Excellent service. 3% auto service fee. We were surprised our large party didn't have auto gratuity, but better for him since we were generous. Loved the decor and ambiance. The restaurant easily accommodated our dinner party a week beforehand with reservations at 6pm on a Sunday. Every table seemed to be celebrating a birthday there and received a festive song and complimentary churros. Get the carne asada and don't look back!

    Desiree G.

    We love this place. The service is impeccable, the restaurant is clean and orderly and the menu is fantastic. If you want to feel a little more holiday cheer, this is your place. Beautiful decorations still in place. I have been here many times, but this is the first time I tried the fish tacos. This is easily one of the best items on the menu. Light and tasty fish with colorful cabbage slaw on top made for a gorgeous display as well. I also tried the ahi ceviche, and the presentation was equally awesome and the taste...chef's kiss! Last but not least, every time I e been here the waiters and all staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. When it comes time to tip you won't hesitate, which is exactly where you want to be as a diner. Parking out front. Indoor and outdoor seating. Hugh bar with tons of seating. Open kitchen. A great place all in all.

    Moe M.

    Cielito Has Been One Of My Go To Places To Eat For Special Occasions & Last Night Was No Different. We Celebrated My Wife & Twin Sisters' Birthday. I Made Reservations Couple Weeks In Advance Since We Were Going To Be Party Of 8! From The Moment You Walk In You Are Greeted Multiple Times By Different Staff Members Always Happy To Help & Always With A Smile! The Place Was Packed! The Atomosphe Here Is Great, Litlle Bit Of Mexico Every Where You Look! Their Bar Is Fully Stocked With Any Hard Liquor You Can Think Of It Seems. The "Antojitos": They Have Plenty Of Different Apetizers To Choose From All Pretty Good. We Ended Up Ordering Their Guac & Chips As We Always Do & Coctel De Frutas Which Was Really Good! The Food: We Ordered 4 Carne Asada Plates, Enchilada Suizas, Carnitas & Veggie Tacos. All Entrees Served With A Side Of Rice & Beans Except The Carnitas Plater. However, They Do All Come With Hand Made Corn Tortillas! Which Hands Down Will Always Beat Any Tortillas That Come Packaged! The Prices Maybe A Little On The High Side But You Get What Pay For & Food Here Is Worth It. Overall, Great Place To Eat, Drink and Catch Up With Friends & Famliy. Definitely Moe Recommended!

    ENCHILADA DE VERDURAS
    Carly B.

    I didn't think this place was as good as everyone says it is. It's a fun environment, they have good drinks, it's kid friendly, however I just don't think the food is top tier. I ordered the enchiladas and the sauce was too rich for my liking. The servers are very nice and helpful, however I just wasn't a fan of the flavors compared to other Mexican restaurants downtown.

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    Food is excellent. Service was great, thanks to Marco. Tried their Chile Nogado which was amazing, hope they add it to the standard menu.

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    Such a fun night with delicious food!! Marcus was a phenomenal waiter and helped with anything we needed! Will definitely be back!

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    Food is consistently great I love their carne asada, servers are friendly both in the restaurant and their out the door location!

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    Ask the Community - Cielito Cocina Mexicana

    What are the Taco Tuesday specials?

    Mmm 🤔 Mole 😋

    Is there a kids menu?

    yes they have a kids menu with a lot of great options

    What days & time is their happy hour?

    Monday -Thursday 4pm-6pm Great prices!!

    Why can't they make cheese enchiladas? Someone in our party loved the chicken enchiladas and we asked if they could make a cheese version, but were told no.

    I have gotten cheese enchiladas here before, you can order their enchiladas with cheese instead of chicken.

    Is it really loud?

    No.

    Are they dog friendly?

    Absolutely, but only on the patio of course. We have water bowls outside and treats on request. The patio has heaters and is currently open on weekends during the winter, weather permitting and full time once it begins to warm up. Thanks for… 

    Is this restaraunt kid-friendly?

    Yes, definitely kid friendly.

    Are there many vegan (no meat, no fish, no cheese) options - I think I only saw one on the menus posted?

    they also have a verduras asadas taco-which is grilled vegetables taco

    Is there a happy hour? If so til when and what are the specials?

    Thanks for asking. We have a happy hour menu from 3 to 6 everyday. In addition to discounted beer, wine, margaritas and mojitos we have small bites that are not on our regular menu like tostaditas, Albondigas (chicken meatballs in a chipotle… 

    Is this the old blockbuster which was followed by that terrible restaurant that had canned sodas and a schizophrenic menu?

    I'm not sure about Blockbuster? Chows was there previously. We were just there again this past week for Happy Hour. Oh and the week before-for dinner! The wood fired shrimp on quinoa is excellent!! I highly recommend👍💃🏻💃🏻👍

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