We stopped into Cielito after strolling the canal area in irving. Its a modern spacious Mexican restaurant that just opened in June 2023. The lighting is dim and relaxing with great music (they played reggaeton mostly). The food had an American twist; pouring our tortilla soup table side, lettuce wrap style caesar salad and mixed cocktails. The service was great we never ran out of water and the table was clean by the end of our dining experience. We enjoyed both our meals and apps! Yesenia served us and she made me feel like we were at chickfila she kept saying my pleasure teehee. read more

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I discovered cielito while browsing for good lunch spots while at work and wow the food was amazing. I ordered the tacos, guacamole and they exceeded my expectations. Then I returned on a weekend for a margarita and the green enchiladas and wow! The atmosphere was nice, the staff was super friendly and speedy. Just a great spot overall. I would definitely recommend. read more

We were early to the airport for our flight back home, so we looked up restaurants using our map application. We were looking for a restaurant across the street, but it was closed due to the holiday (it was Black Friday). Then my wife spotted Cielito's on the other side of the street. We had previously lived in Texas for three years, and knew that most of the time, Mexican food is actually what they call Tex-Mex. Having significant experience with authentic Mexican food, we wanted anything other than Tex-Mex! When we walked into the restaurant, we could see that it would not be a Tex-Mex place. Yelp showed very good reviews, so we gave it a try. The server was a very sweet woman from Mexico ... she spoke English well, very gracious and conscientious. Seemed like she was tuned in to us and what we wanted. So, we asked her for recommendations. When she described the dishes, she herself seemed genuinely amazed at the quality and taste of the food she served every day. That's always a good sign. So, we ordered Mahi Mahi tacos and chicken enchiladas, and split the meals between us. Chips came out, and they were perfect. Warm, not too hot. Thick and crunchy, and crispy too. They were perfect. If I could design the perfect corn tortilla chip, that would have been it. And the salsa was the best I've ever tasted in a restaurant. Then the meal. The sauces were incredible. We found out that the cuisine was from the Mexican state of Puebla. Everything was perfect. The rice was very tasty, cooked perfectly. And the beans (charro beans) were also perfect. We could not have improved upon this meal. I didn't want the experience to end, the food was so good. After we paid the bill, as we were leaving, we got into a conversation with the owner, Omarr. What a nice man. We asked about the restaurant, how long it had been there, and just chatted. He agreed with us about the Tex-Mex deal, and we told him how much we enjoyed each dish. I told him I'd write a review for him, and he bowed in appreciation. Next time we're at DFW, we'll go again. I'm hoping that this review will entice those who've never had authentic Mexican food, to give it a try. I think it will be worth it. Oh and by the way, the prices were reasonable and fair. Service was excellent. We dined in. Meal type: Authentic Mexican (Lunch) Price per person: $15.00 Atmosphere: Very nice. Clean, would make a great romantic evening date as well, read more

I forgot to take pictures of my food! But it was so good. Even the tortilla chips that came to the table first as a little snack. The owner came to talk to us, and he was very friendly. There was a small hiccup when one of the entrées came out as the wrong order but they fixed it so fast. And the other addition looked delicious too! There are a lot of local neighbors from the area here, and, it seems to be a watering hole of sorts where people can get together and have a good time together. read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - BARbies - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Been wanting to try Cielito Mexican Flavors for a while and finally made it tonight. Caught the drink specials and guacamole from the happy hour menu followed by entrees from the main menu. The $8 happy hour "on the rocks" margarita with the egg white foam topper was fantastic... enough that I had three! The guacamole was lime-heavy in a good way and the addition of pork chicharrón alongside the typical tortilla chips was a nice change. I tried the Green Chile Relleno with an addition of steak cubes and it was delicious. The (not overwhelming) spice of the dish was offset by the milder but delicious roasted tomato salsa and crema. The photo speaks for itself as to how appealing their presentation is! Service was pleasant and attentive while offering up great recommendations. The atmosphere (at least while the sun was out) was bright, open and airy. While the piped in music was a bit strange for a Mexican restaurant, once the live musician arrived the audio atmosphere changed much for the better! Guests tried the Tinga del Parian and Cielito Enchilada Verde and both were pleased with their entree choices as well as the Limincello Martini and Carajillo happy hour cocktails. I cannot wait to return... and YOU should too! read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - Tinga del Parián - Green Chile Relleno - Cielito Enchilada Verde - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Great vibe, professional, very fast and attentive service. But the food was amazing, great Chef and quality read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - Delicious Mahi mahi - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Last minute decision and they accommodated our party of 7. Food was awesome and totally enjoyable. Service was perfect.

Great food, excellent service, beautiful, modern, cozy interior - an elevated Mexican spot in Las Colinas that offers weekend brunch, daily happy hour, agave cocktails, and a fresh dinner menu! Stop by for a great cocktail and some house made chips, salsas, and tortillas. OVERVIEW: I enjoyed our visit while in town, and would give this a 4-4.5/5. It's elevated Mexican food with a menu that has good variety and flavors, and this is reflected in the price. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, plenty of street parking around the area. - Reservations? Yes, you can make them online. - Happy hour? Yes, daily from 4-6pm! FOOD & DRINK RATINGS: - Frosé with sangria swirl (5/5): This was nice and strong, and I loved the lemon lime zest on top for a pop of color. Delicious with the sangria swirl add-in! - Guacamole (4/5): Loved the presentation and the generous portion, however, it was heavily salted. I love salt and hate when things are under salted, but this was a bit much, even for me. The chicharrón is a nice touch in lieu of regular chips, and there's plenty of guac left that you can use on your other dishes. - Pulpo ceviche (4/5): Fresh, colorful, and flavorful. If you enjoy octopus, you will love this. I personally prefer raw fish or shrimp ceviche, but this was good! Not a lot of places offer octopus so it's a nice change up. - Braised beef birria (4/5): Juicy and packed with flavor! The meat could be a bit more tender, but it wasn't bad. The tortillas are soft and warm. Great flavor. - Chicken enchiladas verde (5/5): This was a great dish! Pretty straight forward and nothing crazy, but beautifully plated and fresh. Loved the pickled onions and avocado. The salsa verde was perfect. read more

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Loved everything about this family owned, modern Mexican place! We were greeted with a warm smile and seated right away. The modern aesthetics, glass walls and music they were playing created a cool yet comfy ambiance. We had a couple of beers, nachos, guacamole and the beets salad. Everything was super fresh, made from scratch. I did not like the red salsa served with chips, it is too liquidy to eat with chips, however. the spicy habanero salsa was good. The owner came by to say hello and offered us a taste of their mole sauce with corn tortillas that were fresh made and steaming hot! We were too full, so got the chocolate tres letches to go. It was good but not exceptional, I expected more intense, complex chocolate flavor. Service was excellent! We will definitely be back! read more

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Came to Irving for the first time and chose to dine here for it's high rating and also thought Mexican restaurant would be a safe choice in this area. Drinks were good. They had the thickest tortilla chips I've ever had (kinda hard to chew on). The fish tacos were "interesting"; couldn't figure out what the heavy sauce was about. Not authentic and it just didn't taste good. Why would u ruin fish tacos with all those ingredients that don't belong there?! I did like the side rice and beans. read more

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Very enjoyable meal - I'd definitely order the mahi mahi fish tacos again. Husband would also order the cochinita pibil again (make sure to ask for the habanero salsa if you like a kick). Would recommend everything we had but will be coming back to try more options (the staff also recommend the Pastor tacos and quail mole). read more

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I have celiac disease and I was very happy with the gluten free food choices here. They label the menu very well so I knew exactly what I could or could it order. I had a sangria which was the best one I have ever had! I ordered the guacamole appetizer that was served with freshly made pork rinds. For dinner I had Pork Cochinita Pibil and my husband had the beef. So filling and yummy! I had to take a box home as I could not eat it all. The manager and server were very friendly and gave great suggestions. We will be back again! The only negative I have is the music was a bit loud and was club music which seemed odd for the atmosphere. read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - Pork Cochinita Pibil - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Disappointing Mother's Day Dinner Went to Cielito for Mother's Day with my husband and three young kids. The food was ok, but the service was terrible-- we had multiple servers and not one checked on us, and we had to ask for basic things like waters and napkins and side plates for the appetizers. They also didn't offer us kids' menus, even though we saw them at other tables. The bathrooms were in major need of a tidy, and despite only being a party of 5 they added a 20% large party gratuity. It would not have stung so much if the service was half decent! This is the worst service I've experienced in many years, I felt like an inconvenience. Definitely overpriced and not worth it. We won't be returning and I do not recommend. read more

great service !!! and food. The drinks were so good and environment. the bartender Is so nice. read more

My dining experiences at Celito Mexican Flavors have always been absolutely the best I had the Mahi Fish tacos which were truly exceptional. I had the Mahi Tacos the fish was fresh and I can't beat a fresh fish taco in a homemade corn tortilla. . The service is far from any other. staff is top of the line. The bartender is always very welcoming ready to serve great cocktails. I also recommend their appetizers . The Mexico City street Corn is off the charts. Atmosphere is amazing. read more

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Very clean and nice ambiance. Plenty of staff. The chips & Salsa and meals were all delicious. The cucumbers margarita was very spicy though. And our server never refilled our drinks or asked us if we wanted anything else to drink. So maybe a little more training in that area would be smart. But we would all return to give it a second try. read more

Delicious food!! Great ppl, will be back for sure. The octopus ceviche was good. The beans were amazing read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Sometimes, people tend to think that it is super easy to find a good Mexican restaurant here in Texas because there are so many. A lot of them happen to be more Tex-Mex oriented, and not all are great, so it could be a challenge. Cielito Mexican Flavors is authentic, elegant, delicious, and with a very welcoming staff. We have been there already a few times, and they have a really consistent menu with some room for seasonal variations. For example, last night, I saw sardines in olive oil and garlic sauce. It was next to the grilled salmon, which is also a fantastic choice. I ordered the sardines and I loved them. The already strong flavor of the fish was covered by a very delicate sauce on a bed of potato chips. I will order it again. My wife had the chicken green enchiladas with beans and rice, and they were flavorful and filling. My daughter had some quesadillas, and she was a happy camper, too. When you go, you will most likely see the owners, Omar and Julieta. They are always busy supervising that the public is served properly, but they are always smiling. Really nice people. read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - 3 Sardines with Olive Oil and Garlic Sauce - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Ambiance and service were nice (granted we were the only ones there for Saturday lunch) but flavor and value was extremely weak. Do not plan on going again. My Chile Relleno came with no sides, and the cheese was completely unmelted. Our Cesar salad was just 4 leaves and some cheese and croutons. read more

The food was horrible/trash/bland, zero flavor. The prices are outrageous for what you're getting. The salsa tastes like tomato soup. The fajita chicken is from a bag/frozen. I'd love to know what part of Mexico any of this food hails from? The taco truck at the gas station next to my house is literally 10 times better and a 10th of the price. I shouldn't even add a one star it was bad but the manager was nice though when tell her how awful the food was. read more

Sat at the bar on a Saturday early evening , the bartender was great, she was very attentive and friendly and made wonderful drinks. The food was very good too, I had the Enmoladas, the mole sauce tasted authentic Mexico as opposed to the usual Tex-Mex. Thumbs up all around for this place. read more

Everything could improve at this restaurant, beginning from the food and the service. The food tasted like it was made the day before. The owner was very flirtatious with my girlfriend. Very uncomfortable situation. Don't waste your time going there. read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - Braised Beef Birria and Mahi fish tacos all served with fresh homemade corn tortillas. Delicious salsas as well. - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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I'm giving this place a two start review instead of a one star, because the wait staff was good and the drinks were delicious. I suggest the Moscow Mule. The food and price point was absolutely devastating. The food was below average. The tortilla soup was really a tomato soup ($10) with some toppings. And the quesadilla was $12 with basic cheese and onions on a tortilla. Also, a lot the menu was not available when my friend tried to order. Go to your local Mexican or Tex Mex restaurant instead. read more

The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the cocktail menu has creative Mexican twists to everyone's favorite classics. We were given complimentary chips and salsa upon seating, which all three were savory and appetizing. We ordered the Mexico City street corn as an appetizer and Ensalada Cielito's with salmon for dinner. The dressing and grapes coated in goat cheese are amazing! Probably the best salad I've had in a long time. For cocktails, we ordered the Summer En Jalisco, La Picosa, and the Mexspresso Martini. They were all well balanced and wonderfully flavored. We will DEFINITELY be coming back! Can't wait for them to bring on happy hour. read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

The staff is AMAZING! They were very attentive and timely with the order! The service was truly great! The ambiance is very modern and nice. However, for some reason I feel like the food is tasteless. Like it needs salt and seasoning. My recommendations: (maybe others think different) The tortilla chips are hard which is fine especially if authentic cooked but I would switch the salsa because it is watery and needs a stronger profile to go with the bold tortilla chip. For the guacamole I would add more salt however the chicarron that it comes with is very fresh and well cooked. The carne steak tacos need more flavor in the meat including salt. The beans had a good flavor with bacon as for flavor. The rice could be better seasoned. read more

I ordered my lunch through Lunchdrop at my work and the Green Chile Relleno was horrible. It definitely did not have any flavor or look at all like the picture online. It looked like someone regurgitated the tomato sauce. In the online photo it has the pretty circles of crema around the Chile Relleno. Mine had small white speaks of crema all throughout the sauce like it had been mixed in with the sauce which made it look disgusting "regurgitated" like someone got sick all over my food. It was not from it being delivered there were no signs of the crema circles it was previously mixed in with the sauce. The color of the tomato sauce was a very light pastel orange not the dark orange color in the photos, that is because it had already been mixed together with the crema. Oh and the cheese it is stuffed with does not melt, tried to melt it in the microwave. I could not even eat it and for the price I was expecting it to be out of this world, so over priced and disappointed. I wish I would have thought to take a picture before throwing it away. I even read reviews on their website before ordering, guess those are fake reviews or people do not know what great food should taste like. This was my first and last time trying their food, was not impressed whatsoever! read more

Really enjoyed our visit here. The food is unique and the service is friendly and timely. Very excited to have this place in the neighborhood now. I recommend giving it a try, it's great! read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - On the rocks margaritas are the best. (Passion fruit) - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

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Had dinner there tonight. Was very impressed with their menu. They are definitely more of a modern Mexican vibe. Had the guacamole with Chicharróns, amazing flavor and touch on the presentation. I also had Cochinita Pibil, was perfect. My girl had beet salad with salmon. Pretty cool drink menu as well. If you like big, noisy Tex Mex restaurants, then avoid this place. But if you'd like something in a more intimate setting with modern food design, you were really appreciate this restaurant. read more

Upon arriving for my mom's 83rd bday, party of 7, we received the kindest welcome from the owner. After being seated, he stayed with us and talked about the menu, about their authentic Mexican recipes, and made some recommendations which we took. He shared stories about the artwork and the tables crafted in Mexico. The food was fantastic and perfectly prepared. From shrimp tacos for the kids to their house salad with salmon, to my favorite Pork Cochinita Pibil, everyone cleaned their plates except me because the serving was huge and I brought some home to enjoy again. For dessert we enjoyed their flan (perfectly caramalized) and the Rosa Mexicano cake. This is a new business, 4 months old, so get out and give them some business. They're doing it the right way. You won't regret visiting. read more

Last night I had the Tortilla soup and Carne Asada and both were outstanding!!! Service was amazing and the restaurant feels like grandma is cooking for you at home! very cozy yet modern! I'm heading for lunch today to have the cochinita pibil! read more

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The Best Martinis !!!! food and service excellent!!!!! I love this place Go and see Omar and Kaitlyn at the bar! read more

Cielito Mexican Flavors - The Best Martinis !!!! food and service excellent!!!!! I love this place - Mexican Near Me - Irving, Texas

Super good food. Also the service was great everyone was super nice. Super chill environment.

Met up here for dinner with friends that live nearby... What a gem! Healthy modern Mexican is served here. Decor is a clean modern design with unique art and accessories. Drinks are creative, delicious and reasonably priced. We sat in the bar area and got amazing attention and service from Bartender Kaitlyn. The owner is very personable too and checks to make sure patrons are happy. Kaitlyn provided suggestions for a light meal that turned out to be winners. We shared the pulpo ceviche, shrimp tacos, fish tacos, torta and chocolate tres leches. Everything was fresh and far from ordinary. The mixed tortilla chips, the sauces served with the chips and in the tacos, the hearty tortillas, the chocolate sauce that accompanies the tres leches... we were impressed by the high quality ingredients and flavor. The food here is nothing you'll find at any other Mexican restaurant in DFW. TIP1: Parking may appear limited but there is a garage behind the restaurant TIp2: There's a separate small dining room facing the street that could easily be closed off for private dinners or events read more