So this is a tough one to review, I actually thought the food tasted good and so if I were to only go off of that the score would be higher....but I went to the bathroom and also went to pay the check. The bathroom was very dirty and felt like it hadn't been cleaned properly in a while and so that's not great but if that's it whatever no big deal. When I went to pay the check there was a roach crawling down the wall and that pushed it over the edge. I get that this could be a one off and maybe the bug got lost but with a dirty bathroom and seeing a bug so close to the kitchen it pushed it over the top for me. I won't be back, also lastly my wife ordered a taco salad and the beef was barely cooked it was still extremely pink almost raw looking... I will be avoiding this place next time. read more

the food was amazing! it had great flavor and cooked very well. Portions are good and fill you up. Definitely will come back.

Really great service Authentic food Well priced Kid friendly Good location Go with the pineapple fajita read more

Service was great. We are from Houston so hard to beat our local Mexican food but this was good. Chips, salsa, and food were fresh and tasty. Margarita was on the sweeter side but still great! read more

Cielito Lindo - Medium house margarita - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

VEGAN FRIENDLY!! Yayyyyy The have a list of vegetarian dishes that you can quickly make vegan by asking to hold the cheese &/ sour cream! Went to other Mexican places and I can say this is the best Mexican place in pigeon forge, and the veggies tasted fresh and so delicious! read more

Cielito Lindo - With a side of rice, refried beans, guac, tomato and lettuce - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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In me and my family's opinion, the chips are horrible. They are super greasy and inedible. Our food took over an hour to make and there is barely anyone eating. We got to the place at 7:30, we got seated at 8:10, and we left waiting for our food at 9:00. We had left before our food was even confirmed and they still tried to make us pay for the food that we didn't even receive. All in all, I would not recommend. read more

Best Mexican food on the Pigeon Forge strip. Margaritas can't be beat . The other location in Vonore is just as good . Either location you can't go wrong . It would be nice if they had outside seating or at least a bar at the Pigeon Forge location , but they really do a good job checking on you to see if you need anything . read more

When you go to a Mexican restaurant the number one thing you expect them to have is margaritas! I looked up this place that said 'authentic and family owned' and expected it to be great.. but they had no liquor license so no margaritas???!!!! I would've gotten up and left, but the traffic was crazy and we had been driving so long so we just stayed. I got the mushrooms, rice and beans. It tasted ok but needed something FRESH on it, so I ordered a side of pico (which they charged extra for). It definitely gave it a kick and improved the flavor. If your cooks read this, please add some fresh to this dish! The waiter was soooo nice! He really made the experience better, given no margaritas and a screaming baby.. grrr.. I know the restaurant could not control this , but omg this baby screamed the entire time we were eating! People just do not respect other people's time and money, and it's horrible that so many people in the restaurant had to deal with it, and these parents that don't respect others. read more

Good food at very reasonable prices Excellent service and very friendly staff Will go again read more

When you think TN you dont think good ethnic foods...well surely your wrong. We stopped into this unassuming spot. Walking in you knew it was authentic! It was clean, inexpensive and delicious! We started with their complimentary chips and salsa (love that the salsa is in a glass container and they give you small bowls to pour it into so no double dipping and you have your own)! We also ordered their guac which was more creamy than chunky (i prefer chunky). The beef burrito and quesadilla were winners for the kids. Their rice was delicious. I could eat bowls of it! My steak burrito don lupe was kind of let down. Tortilla & steak and nothing else inside...and some cheese sauce on the top. It was good but I am used to my local spot which stuffs them with beans and other goodies...it was good but I was expecting more. The Ms. had their enchillada's which she enjoyed. They also have some kick butt margarita's... Service was good. Prices were awesome. As I mentioned inexpensive. ENJOY! read more

We stopped in here after a day of hiking and it was exactly what we needed- quick chips and delicious salsa, affordable prices and flavorful filling food. The family next to us where eating there for the second day in a row! Food came quick and we were happy campers! We would eat here again! The kids meals were super affordable and filling, the cheese nachos filled the plate and my husband and I were able to split the fajitas for one and still had left overs. Great spot when you're hungry! read more

Food was WONDERFUL and big portion sizes! It is a wonderful dinner if you are on a budget and still want delicious food! It is a small restaurant, so there was a little wait, but it was well worth it. Service was great! read more

Cielito Lindo - Streak, shrimp and chicken nachos and shredded chicken chimichangas. - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Great and quick Mexican food. The interior is colorful and the service is attentive. I had the Pollo Coaxayan - chicken breast with chorizo and cheese. It was rich and flavorful! read more

They had amazing service and GREAT FOOD!! We felt like we were in an authentic mexican restaurant.

Stopped by here when visiting smoky mountains. Service was decent. Food is very affordable and tastes good. The food quantity is enormous, watch out when your order ;) read more

Cielito Lindo - Veggie platter - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Food was great and locally owned and operated. Really good service. Drinks and beer were great. Smaller than most of the restaurants and far more personal. We really enjoyed it. Not a chain! read more

Delicious family-owned restaurant I wasn't expecting from the area! The drinks are huge for $2. I ordered the Nachos Texanos and they were extremely good!! Tasted like the nachos I get at home but better! I ate my brother's side order of rice and it was cooked perfectly. My mother said the carne asada was great as well. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for a quality authentic Mexican experience! read more

Cielito Lindo - Nachos Texanos - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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What a perfect hidden gem in the touristy city! We told them to raise their prices as everything was so inexpensive. Tasty, hot, fresh and flavorful and three adults ate for under $50! read more

Cielito Lindo - Cheese enchiladas with chili relleno with horchata sauce the drink. - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Arrived around 511pm. There was no line or wait to be seated. I was seated almost immediately and server arrived within 3 min of being seated. Placed my order of a bottled Corona and fajita taco shrimp. I requested no guacamole when ordering the side items. I received my corona which was semi cold. At 600 I saw my server for the second time which was for another drink. ( I finished my first at 540). At 618 received my dinner which ended up with guacamole on it. It was sent back and looks like they scraped it off. The shrimp was chewy on the taco. The lettuce was not green and crisp. Beans and rice was barely warm. I probably will not return seeing that they was not that busy and I saw my server a total of 4 times. read more

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I only give 3 stars because one of the dishes was outstanding. My dish was horrible. Tasted like the enchilada sauce was canned and the beef was horrible. Just a true disappointment. Someone ordered fajitas which were incredible! Very tasty. I say order these hands down! The salsa was watery but had a unique flavor which was good. The music was more modern a tad loud but good. Decor was typical of a Mexican resturant. Very bright and colorful. read more

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food is perfect. the ambiance was authentic Mexican with beautiful music. the service was amazing, super nice people and amazing food. read more

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This place is everything you would want when looking for a place to eat. The atmosphere is amazing and very home like. The staff is incredibly nice and nothing but smiles. Not to mention the food is also great the complimentary chips and salsa were very yummy and we got a bowl of queso and it was just as good. My girlfriend and I decided to get the arroz con pollo and were not disappointed. It comes with 4 flour tortillas and the portions are huge. We were checked on quite often by our waitress (Karla) and she was very deserving of a great tip. I would definitely recommend eating here. We will be definitely coming back when we visit Pigeon Forge again. read more

Cielito Lindo - Arroz con pollo( mostly eaten) - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Good but last time I ate here my beef tacos were raw . I have not been back since then.

Really liked this place. They are very efficient and got us to a table quickly and the food was great. I had the Don Quixote and my son had a special burrito. Both were terrific. Mine had shrimp and chicken and steak. The shrimp was de-veined properly and the flavors were terrific. Even the salsa and chips were above average. My sons quesadilla had grilled pineapple with chicken and steak and it was very good too. Would definitely recommend and I will be back! read more

Cielito Lindo - Quesadilla Alamere - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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First we walked in and smelt weed right away. Then they sat us and the table and chairs were dirty. Then we sat in the back with the chairs, then it had food again on the table and chairs and food all over the floor. It was very dirty and the floor was so sticky. We got up and walked out we were so disgusted!! Maybe they got great food but first impressions are a huge deal for me. read more

Great Mexican spot. Was a little disappointed that the salsa had no heat at first, but then realized they have a free salsa bar with some hot sauce options and salsa verde. Added a little hot sauce to their house salsa, plus got some salsa verde, and all was right with the world. A server even came by after we finished our meals bringing us fresh, warm tortilla chips. The steak fajitas were really good; no complaints there. The included guac was fresh and really added a good flavor. The rice and refried beans that came with the meal were above average; better with a little salsa on them. Overall a great meal at a reasonable price (around $10). read more

From the outside it may not look the greatest but it is a cozy sit in place. Staff are very friendly and lots to choose from. The food was good but I don't recommend getting the chorizo quesadilla it was very greasy! read more

Cielito Lindo - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We try to eat at Cielito Lindo whenever we visit Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge area, which is usually at least once a year. This year it will be three times. Everything I have had has been good. The decor is bright and cheerful. The food is excellent the staff has always been friendly, fast and good. I would recommend you try them if your in town. You will not be disappointed. read more

Authentic Mexican food!! Trust me I should know. Great service and great prices... everything was amazing....

Granted we are from Ca were Mexican food is amazing. This is probably the worst Mexican food I have ever had.

We were going here for our anniversary dinner. Upon getting inside we overlooked the awkward quietness of the restaurant and the run down interior that looked like it was about to fall apart. We were seated and handed chips and salsa within the first 5 minutes so we were pretty optimistic about the restaurant. 25 minutes later we still hadn't been served at all. No one asked what we wanted to drink even. The lady that gave us our chips and salsa walked by us 20 times. Hearing the tables next to us (since they were literally 2 feet apart), everyone else was dealing with the same thing. One couple had been waiting on their food for an hour. read more

You get your monies worth here. Very good flavor and huge portions. 4 out of 5 had leftovers to take home. I had the Molcajeto that was very flavorful! It had almost everything in it.. Pulled pork, shrimp and chicken. This monster is large enough to share with 2 other people. My only complaint about this place is that they only gave me 3 shells to eat this with. Pretty sure they would have given more if I asked but if anything to complain about that is about it. They also said free wifi on the entrance. Tried to connect it was password protected. Only gave 4 out of 5 as they need to fix up the place a bit. Looks run down and needs some TLC. Great job on the food! read more

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When you visit from a big city you tend to miss.....diversity in Pigeon Forge. Having felt that, I was yearning for some Mexican food. Low and behold, Cielito LIndo and it was GOOD! Interior: Colorful and vibrant chairs and tables adorn the entire restaurant. When going to the bathroom, the lyrics for the song Cielito LIndo, are painted on the wall. Colorful painted Mexican scenes on the walls. The entire restaurant welcomes you to Mexico. Food: Great menu with lots of choices. Chips and salsa to start the experience. Salsa is brought to you in a mini pitcher, but you can also get different salsa and hot sauces , onions, cilantro, from the self serve salsa bar. Among us we had: Cheese enchiladas, chicken burrito, chicken chimichanga, chicken wings, quesadilla, and queso dip. Of course with some rice and beans. The food tasted like authentic Mexican food. It was not bland and even if you felt it was, there were many sauce/salsa choices to create the taste profile you are looking for. Our waiter was friendly. The restaurant is very family friendly. Staff checked on us, food came out hot. I'd definitely recommend eating at Cielito Lindo for some Mexican food. read more

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Great friendly and fast service. I got a classic jumbo margarita. Which was just your normal run of the mill margarita but by the end I was definitely enjoying it. The complimentary chips and salsa were great. I ordered the Tom Especial for my meal. It was delicious and filling. Would definitely recommend. read more

Cielito Lindo - Jumbo classic margarita, Tom Especial - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Stopped in for carry out one night. Food tasted good, but the portions were very small and everything was in a pool of liquid. I ordered the tableside guacamole. I wouldn't really call is guacamole. It was just big chunks of tomato, avocado, and onion in a pool of lime juice. I also ordered a fajita and it was a small portion in a very large pool of liquid. Really my meal here just left me craving more food. read more

Dirty, dirty, dirty. Menus covered in food and floors needed to be swept and cleaned and windows washed. Service and food were good, but come on. Yuck! read more

The waiter we got was also the owner named Noe. It was our first time there, he gave us good recommendations on what to eat, and recommendations on where we could go for activities around the area while we waited to be seated. The customer service and the food was great! Very kind guy, would come again! El muchacho que nos atendió se llamaba Noé, quien también era el dueño del restaurante. Era nuestra primera ves aquí, el nos dio buenas recomendaciones en que comer y en donde podemos ir en lo que esperamos nuestra mesa. El servicio fue muy bueno y la comida estuvo bien rica. Definitivamente regresaríamos de nuevo! read more

I came here because of the "good" reviews, but in my honest opinion this place left alot to be desired. As we approached the restaurant, there were a bunch of suspicious guys standing by the door. I know they were there hiding out from the rain, but they were right in front of the door so I had to squeeze myself inside because they showed no signs of moving. Once inside, the restaurant looked very dark. Not alot of lighting. The salsa that was given to us was horrible and very watery. I ordered the Chicken Fajitas which came out with rice and a side of lettuce, tomatoes and guac. Lettuce was brown, not alot of tomatoes and the guac was brown. I'm accustomed of having a side cheese, well you won't get it unless you ask for it. The texture of the cheese was different, not your normal yellow shredded cheese. Needless to say, I didn't touch much of my food. I think the people that come here and give this place a good review are people that don't know what Mexican food taste like. Or maybe don't know the definition of what flavor is. I don't recommend, Chipotle is better than this. read more

Cielito Lindo - Watery salsa, no flavor - Mexican Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Horrible. Cleanliness was so awful we left after the guacamole arrived. Guacamole was slimy and a light shade of green brown. My husband said it was gross and he's not hard to please. Crumbs all in the booth seats, mixed with sweat of the prior party. Salsa stains and chip crumbs encrusted to the menu. 25 minute wait for a party of 2 on a Monday at 5p. One star for our server - he was kind and got us drinks quickly. In the middle of COVID, I would especially expect better cleanliness. That's one of the only times I've left before even ordering my meal. Don't eat here. There are far better (and cleaner) options. read more

We decided to stop despite the recent negative reviews. I don't understand those reviews. This place was clean, the food was really delicious and the service was very fast. The chips were good and our dinners, I had the Burrito El Puerto and my husband had the Enchiladas La Bandera, were really tasty. The guacamole was fresh and delicious also. We also had jumbo margaritas which I highly recommend, much better than average. Definitely would make another visit!! read more