Cielito Lindo 2 taco lunch special (steak) + rice & beans = filling & such a good deal Strawberry marg + patio seating = definitely the move Chips & salsa were good, but the queso was the standout... lowkey had more spice than expected 3.8/5 Sat on the patio which was 100% the best decision we made. Super cute summer vibe outside. Got the strawberry margarita, chips & salsa, and queso to start -- queso was my favorite for sure. I got the steak 2 taco lunch special with rice & beans and it was super filling for the price. Food was solid, but nothing that totally blew me away. Service was a little interesting lol, but overall still a good spot for margs, patio vibes, and a casual meal. Check out the full review on Instagram: @ratedbyaleena read more

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More authentic than many of the other spots around. Pro tip: Ask for the spicy salsa Large portions of food for the price. Fast service read more

This is my favorite Mexican food spot in Milwaukee. Quality food, good service and prices. Their chipotle chicken dish is delicious, I get it every single time I go! I love the murals on the inside as well. Overall recommend if you have the chance to go here! read more

Cielito Lindo - Crema Chipotle - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I finally made my way to Cielito Lindo after being recommended by many people for years. It was a Saturday night and we were able to be seated right away. They gave us free chips and salsa which is always a plus. A big space with lots of seating and that authentic Mexican restaurant feel. I got the tostada dinner which was delightful, and we shared a pitcher of frozen rainbow margarita, which was perfect for 4! read more

Non welcoming. After being asked to sit in a corner near the kitchen when noone was in the restaurant is ridiculous. Asked to order queso w beans and she couldn't accommodate. Had to order separately. Ok. No bog deal right? Look at the chips she brought me! The size of my fingernails. Maybe double the size. Awful chips. The salsa looked good but was flavorless. I wanted to order a burrito. Asked for chicken and steak and once again she couldn't pull it off. It was not an option. I even said I would pay for 2 burritos and asked them to add just the meats to one burrito it was not possible. I packed up and left! Never going back. Have no idea how this place is even rated above 2*. Not from me. Ever!. read more

Cielito Lindo - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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My friend and I stumbled upon this place , very glad we did! Overall great service, our host was very attentive and made sure the food was to our liking. I got the chicken crema chipotle, it came with rice, beans, bell peppers and mushroom mixed in with the chicken. Highly recommend! My friend got the shrimp ceviche and was very refreshing. Ambiance was nice, they had live music and very spacious. Will be coming back! :) read more

Cielito Lindo - Ceviche de Camaron Crema Chipotle - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have been going to this restaurant for 20 plus years. I know all of the wait staff and the food NEVER disappoints and it is very Authentic. read more

I love Cielito Lindo! I have been twice so far and both times the service has been great. The food comes quick, the atmosphere is cute and large enough for big groups, and the food is delicious. The price is also not too bad for the quantity and quality of the food. Great Mexican food! read more

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Their pollo Cancun and tacos Al pastor are so good. Margaritas and pina coladas are also primo. The service is excellent and the inside is quaint and clean. read more

Very thankful for their parking lot in an otherwise street parking only area. Interior is very colorful as with many Mexican restaurants. They have a sky painted on their ceiling, perhaps to go along with their name, literally translated as "beautiful sky". First batch of chips and salsa comes complimentary as you're browsing the menu. In general their taco meats don't feel totally authentic and they skip all the exotic meat options and stick to good old pork, steak, chicken or ground beef. They also default to tacos with lettuce and tomatoes, but will ask if you want cilantro and onions. So I usually skip the tacos here and go for their plates. Molcajete is wonderful. It's got everything you want in a stone bowl and it goes a long way. The Bistec Perron, skirt steak with onions and jalapeño peppers (actually, just one pepper), has become one of my go-to Mexican dishes since being on keto, and is pretty delicious here. Menudo - I try this dish at all my favorite Mexican restaurants. I still haven't found a place that makes it as good as I remember it from California, but Cielito's menudo is the best one I've found in Milwaukee (and Racine, where my otherwise favorite Mexican restaurant lies). A steady favorite! read more

My favorite Mexican place in Milwaukee. Their cheese dip and salsa always hits the spot. The waitresses are friendly and quick. Definitely recommend! read more

I got a large order of food items for delivery via postmates around 10pm on a Friday night. Here's what I got: Ps every item came with a bit of a pico de gallo style salsa. It had a thin base with some fresh pieces of onions and cilantro. It was very delicious. It had the same sort of salsa flavor as jar / canned types except I could taste that it was fresher. Especially with those fresh onion - cilantro - tomato bits added to it. I really liked it. They also came with a thinner salsa that had bits of seeds in it, this salsa was understandably spicy. Don't get them confused!! 1. Cheese nachos ($14.29) - - a small portion, great for one to two people - mine came with guacamole and I think maybe it's because I ordered so much food so close to closing time?? I don't know! I am very happy that they included it because it didn't say that in the menu and I was so torn about upgrading to the supreme nachos in order to get guac with it!! Very happy. - jalapeños were a tiny bit spicy for me but manageable (easy to remove if too much for you!) - small though appropriate amount of cheese no complaints, same with the beans. I tend to like mine with a lot of it. - sour cream was nice, the guac was also flavorful - overall the nachos aren't anything special and they are enjoyable. I would probably order them again if ordering from here. 2. Taco Dinner ($18.19) - the rice had good flavor - beans were just okay - I like that it came with 3 pieces of lime - the tacos were double wrapped with tortillas to keep the integrity of the taco so that was nice - the vegetables in the veggie tacos included: rice, beans, avocado slice, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese. I definitely would've liked and even paid extra to be able to add more fresh cooked veggies like bell peppers and mushrooms to this instead of rice. 3. Cheese Dip ($7.79) Big fan. The cheese dip was one single consistently and had a mild jalapeño spice to it. The flavor reminded me of some sort of jar of Tostitos dip except I know that this one is made of real fresh ingredients because of the way the cheese hardens as it cools. So you gotta reheat the cheese to keep it melty. That's some nice dip!! It went PERFFFFECT with the fries. I would HIGHLY recommend getting a side of fries to go with this. 4. Order of Fries ($5.19) They were nice and oily and fried goodness. I dipped them in the cheese dip that I ordered separately and it was soooo good together. 5. Flan ($5.19) The whipped cream on top melted in transit so that made it look a little funny on delivery. It definitely made up for that in taste. It was gelatinous and delicious. All of my food tended to be on the lighter side of saltiness. I think this is a good thing because salt isn't great for a lot of people but it would've tasted better with more. I would recommend asking for it if you like it specifically because I appreciate them keeping their baseline food light on the salt! Hope this was helpful! read more

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Wanted some tacos after the bar and this taco truck was one of the few places still open. Sad to see so many places not open late night anymore. But the food was delicious and filling! Check em out! read more

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We've driven by this place for years and finally decided to stop in and I'm so glad we did. The service was phenomenal, the margaritas-delicious, and the food was so good. Because it was our first visit, we went ala carte to in order to try a few different things: Steak tacos, chicken enchiladas, chicken chimichanga, rice, beans- all delicious and made perfectly to order. There is so much discussion in this city about who has the best or most authentic- fill in the blank- and I can't believe it took us this long to get in here. It truly was a great meal and we can't wait get back to try more on the menu. read more

Cielito Lindo - Steak taco with cilantro, onion and tomato; chicken enchilada, rice, beans - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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It was just ok. Margaritas were made from a mix you can buy in the stores - NOT homemade. Food took awhile and the place was not that busy. Food was ok. Better than Taco Bell, but not by a whole lot. Portions were big, but . . . . Will I come back? No. The only reason we went here was because it was a Tuesday and Le Case de Alberto is closed on Tuesdays. Next time until Milwaukee on a Tuesday I'll go to Sobelmans. read more

Food was delicious Margarita was not worth it to me, which is my only gripe. My family will be back for the food for sure! I think I may include this place into our restaurant rotations... that's how good the food is! I'm lowkey sad that we didn't try this place sooner lol. read more

Waitress was very difficult to deal with. Had a poor attitude and unwelcoming to our family. Paying the bill bill was a nightmare

The food is horrible it tasted like it was old. Very hard meat. And the salsas tasted like it was sitting there for a while no flavor at all. read more

We have been going here for years. I've probably been here at least 20 times. The food is consistent and awesome. I don't venture too far outside of my favorite meals, but we go with an entire family and everybody gets different types of food. Everybody loves what they have. The servers are always incredibly sweet and nice. Always the nicest people. The chips are always placed without being asked, drinks replaced quickly, and the food is served hot and ready to go. I will always recommend this place. It's a fabulous restaurant. read more

Cielito Lindo - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

If this review had a title it would be Holy Mole! The boyfriend and I both ordered mole. Mine was the chicken enchiladas and his the chicken mole plate dinner. We both really liked the mole, it was slightly sweet and peanutty with a little spice, not smoky or chocolaty. I liked how the cheese was melted into crispy cheese chips around my enchiladas. The beans were pretty bland and the rice was standard. It was all around really good, though. read more

Cielito Lindo - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This has been a long time bookmark and I went over for lunch today because they were open on the 4th of July. The place has a small parking lot which is nice or it's street parking with an entrance from the lot. The place itself was nice and colorful with murals on the walls and ceilings. In the back is a nice little bar where I placed my to go order with the friendly woman who took my order. I looked the big menu over and saw the lunch specials so I opted for the two tacos with rice and beans which was perfect because I didn't want a huge lunch. I opted for one steak and one pork on corn tortillas with cilantro and onion. My lunch came pretty quick and I was on my way. The two taco lunch special looked and smelled good so I tasted a piece of the steak and I immediately thought how unseasoned and dry the meat was. Up next was a piece of the pork and that was even dryer with a hard texture like it has sat out for hours. The hot sauce was definitely going into the tacos. The steak taco was up first and and it was ok but it was dry and unimpressive. The pork taco was even worse with bigger chunks of dry hard pork, see my picture of a chunk of the pork. The beans were super smooth with cheese on top but bland and not seasoned like like the taco meat. The rice was under cooked with a slight crunchy texture and bland again. WOW this was totally unexpected given the four stars and just the opposite of my last Mexican lunch at Lala's place where the food was seasoned/flavorful/delicious. I will definitely not be back because the food quality is lacking compared to other Milwaukee Mexican restaurants and the taco meat was not cooked to order, that's a shame. read more

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Got our food less than 3 minutes after ordering. It was amazing. Combo 38. Enchiladas de mole. Fried ice cream. HOLY GUACAMOLE.

Ever get stuck - you know, in your head - trying to figure out how many stars to give? That's me. Here. Four or Five? Allow me to explain. First - we did some research. Being near UW-M, we wanted to have Mexican food (carry-out). Nothing nearby seemed to be what we wanted, but the menu for Cielito Lindo looked nice. Not being a long drive, we went for it. We arrived to find the restaurant is small. Quaint, really. Inside, it was clean, bright and colorful. Really nice! The staff were very busy, but didn't hesitate to make sure we were taken care of. Our food wasn't ready, so we had a seat and took in the scene. Again - hard working staff, very friendly. The food came out quickly, and we were on our way. At home, we dug in. The enchiladas mole were very good. The dinner was filling and satisfying, with good flavor. My wife got a ground beef burrito, which she said "I'd have that again" (which is high praise). She did note that the mole was spicier than expected (to which I agreed), but okay. My son had the fajitas and they looked really good - but, like most places, not nearly enough tortillas (especially these tiny ones). I tried a bite, and they were tasty. So, honestly, I'd say this place was more like four stars, with the potential to be five (like, if we ate there and had it fresh from the kitchen). I'd love to try more items from their menu! I kicked it up to five stars because of the charm of the restaurant, and the friendly, hard-working staff. read more

This is one of those places that falls into the category of: wish I had tried it while I lived closer to it! I've only gotten takeout here a few times but the food was really good every time. A few of those times I enjoyed a beer at the bar while I waited and I was able to enjoy the atmosphere as well. The staff is friendly and the decor is lovely, honestly one of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to during my short time living in MKE area. Final note: I would suggest getting a margarita to go if you are enjoying take out, go for the large cup if you do. read more

Came to Cielito Lindo with a large group on a Saturday night. They're a busy spot, but they also have plenty of seating. We called a few minutes ahead and were able to secure a table for eight. We started with their house margarita. I didn't notice there being a ton of tequila options (I typically like choose my tequila for my margarita) but it was well made none-the-less. The food was well priced, tasty, and served in ample portions. Their chicken is juicy but a skosh bit blander than I typically prefer. Beyond that, we were pleased with everything. Their rice and beans are top notch. The service was quick with our server keeping up with our table and separate checks like a champ. And, hey...they're open until 4am on the weekends! Get to it! read more

Cielito Lindo - Chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We come to Milwaukee annually for the Mexican Fiesta. We always eat here a couple of times and it never disappoints. They have a small parking lot but there's also street parking. We never have too much problem finding a place to park. Now for the food! It's absolutely delicious! On day 1, I got the chicken and mole. This mole is some of the best I've had. There's plenty of sauce to mix in with the rice. On day 2, I had the beef caldo. Again, it was very tasty and it had plenty of meat. The weekend we were here, they were short staffed. The restaurant was hopping and waitresses were working their tail off. The service was good and the waitresses friendly. If you're in Milwaukee, you definitely want to eat here. read more

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This used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant. I do not know what happened, but the flavor of the food was just not there. I used to be able to order a combination meal and order different taco such as chicken, shrimp, or whatever meat of your liking. Now you have to order one kind of meat. I had no choice but to order chicken and it was tasteless. The food was cold. Very dissatisfied. read more

Food was amazing. My husband said his margarita tasted like it was made with sprite instead of lime but he still drank it. Will definitely be back. Husband got steak fajitas that he said were amazing. Picture of combination platter. Taco, enchilada, and chimichanga. Sooo good read more

The food is always good! The service is great. The margaritas do not disappoint! Have been a long time customer!

I ordered a Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Stew) w corn tortillas and lime here, to go, and the flavor was delicious! The meat was super soft I could poured in my corn tortilla. Perfect salt amount. Customer service was great. I heard their tacos are one of the bests in WI Must try'em next when I visit again! read more

I've been here 2-3 times and everything's always delicious. Service is amazing and everything is so fast! Portion sizes are good and the employees are all friendly! read more

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This is my new go-to spot for Mexican in the city. Once again I have to give my daughter credit for bringing me to an awesome restaurant. It's hard for me to find good enchiladas in the city. My daughter assured me this place would not let me down and she was not kidding. The enchiladas here are excellent. I had two enchiladas with cheese and onion and the classic red red sauce which i loved. The ladies enjoyed the Molcajete for two which they swear is the best dish ever. Kind of like fajitas but way better. Really cool Decor in here. Bright colors, dolphins, and the likes. Large bar area and also a huge tequila selection. Didn't get a chance to try the margarita but loving the enchiladas I'll be back for the alcohol next time. Had great food a great time and a great experience coming down here. Hundred percent will return in the future. read more

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My partner and I popped in here before a concert at the Rave on a Wednesday night, and we had a great experience. Prior to eating in-person at the restaurant, we've ordered takeout from here several times-- the food is always great quality, and the portions are generous. We have enough food for at least a few meals with just a normal order of a taco dinner and one of their specialties, such as enchiladas or quesadillas, and they also come with chips and a large amount of salsa. On a side note, this place has THE best salsa I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant here in Milwaukee. It's not too spicy or sweet, but it has the perfect amount of mild kick to it that it's much better than something you get from the grocery store, and it isn't as hot as most other restaurants' main salsas. I also like my salsa a little more runny with chunks of tomatoes and onions here and there, and that's exactly how their 'normal' salsa is. My partner does prefer her salsa to be hotter though, and that is an option you can ask for as well along with the 'normal' salsa. With the positive experiences we had through take-out, we wanted to stop here and eat in person. From the outside, it doesn't look like much--just another hole-in-the-wall restaurant honestly, but we did appreciate the fact that they have their own private parking lot next to the building for their customers to park in. Several other restaurants in the same neighborhood have no parking whatsoever, so it was nice to not have to scour for street parking. The inside is beautiful--the walls are covered in murals relating to Mexican culture and history, and they were colorful, bright, and well-constructed artistically. The tops of the walls are also painted so that it looks like the restaurant is inside a Mayan temple or pyramid, so it adds an awesome ambiance to the meal. The bar was hopping, the staff was laughing and having a good time with each other and with customers, and our waitress was great. She made some recommendations that my partner went with, but I stuck with the same meal I usually get from here--a taco dinner with ground beef, cilantro, and onions on the tacos, and a double order of rice instead of rice and beans. The tacos are always cooked perfectly and filled to the brim with toppings, and their rice is a step above other Mexican restaurants in the area in terms of having a richer, more-filling taste. The meal also came with free salsa and chips beforehand, and my partner had a tasty margarita while I had a Dos Equis to drink. Combining the quality of the food with the convenient parking situation, awesome interior design, and great staff makes this an easy 5-star restaurant for me, and we'll continue coming here many times in the future. read more

Cielito Lindo - Free chips and salsa appetizer - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Excellent service. Staff was very friendly and polite. I ordered three tacos al pastor and a frozen margarita. Their margaritas are cheap and strong. I highly recommend it. It's small but the interior is decorated with these beautiful and colorful handpainted landscapes of Mexico. They are open until 4 a.m. on the weekends. So, if you're looking for a late night snack, you can come here. Parking is a hassle when it's busy. Overall, 4 stars. read more

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I will only go to eat right now for takeout or a VERY spread out patio. Cielito Lindo has the perfect patio for me and my companion (it was just us, perfect for me!) on a sunny day. I had been really craving a margarita today after the last few weeks of heat waves. My craving was completely satisfied here. My margarita was incredible...I even had a second! For food, we got a two person Molcajete. It was overflowing with shrimp, steak, chicken, peppers, onions, and avocado. It also came with a basket of tortillas and a beans/rice/toppings plate for each of us. Even though I left stuffed, I still have leftovers to take home! read more

Cielito Lindo - Molcajete for two - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This hands-down is my number one favorite Mexican restaurant in Milwaukee! I have been going to this restaurant for over 15 years and have never had a bad meal. The service is always great, everyone is super friendly. The food is always on point! One of my most favorite things to have is the Coctel de camaron! It the absolute best! I bring my nephews here every summer for a fantastic lunch. These boys love shrimp and also enjoy the Coctel de camaron along with the shrimp quesadilla and the al pastor tacos! If you enjoy Mexican food do not miss out on this place. I love the al pastor tacos! I think they are one of the best in town. The molcajete is AMAZING!!! Margaritas are refreshing and delicious. Listen if you love Mexican food as much as I do then get your booty in there ASAP! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

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Good service homemade chips and salsa and chimichanga is THE BEST and will not eat anywhere else! Super Burrito is also my fav and very good prices! A must when in Milwaukee for Mexican restaurant! read more

Cielito Lindo - Chimichanga meal is the BEST - Mexican Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Found an interesting piece of leather in my beans..always great to strike up a conversation with tainted food and a musty smell as we were seated in the top area which looked more like a sore sight for the eyes. Food is atrocious and the help wanted to keep my five dollars after the meal was over. Another bad example for Mexican in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On to the health department next... read more

Great value for incredible food. Type of blended salsa (not chunky) I like. They have a parking lot and friendly staff as well.

Again and again I received awesome service and great food. This restaurant never falls short of quality even when it's completely packed. Never ran out of chips, salsa or drinks. Highly recommend read more