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    El Cielito Lindo

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Beans and rice
    Tamara B.

    stopped in for some Mexican food and was really happy with the flavor and freshness! The tilapia tacos were delicious -- perfectly seasoned, flaky fish, and the toppings were fresh and balanced. Definitely a win. The drinks were tasty and well-presented, but on the lighter side. I had to order three before I really felt anything. So if you're looking for a strong cocktail, just know you might need a few rounds. Still, the vibe was nice, and the service was friendly. I'd definitely come back for the food!

    Carne asada street tacos
    Swapna M.

    Second time here for taco Tuesday. My carne asada tacos were amazing. The pictures of the Al pastor and chorizo tacos were from our last visit. My husband had the Burrito Tejano which was massive. We also got the bean dip which was a massive soup bowl of it. Service is still a little slow, as they get off the ground. The bean dip came after the entrees. But these are small hiccups and insignificant in comparison to the delicious food and warm family atmosphere. Ask for their house hot salsas. Delicious!!

    #26 Lunch Burrito
    Debra I.

    Tried this place for the first time today. Had #26 the Lunch Burrito on the menu. It was excellent. The service was good. The free salsa and chips were great. Will definitely be going back.

    Spicy margarita
    Katie R.

    This place is tucked away in front of a Kroger, a little hidden gem. The restaurant inside is cute & clean. The people all were friendly. I ordered a spicy margarita even though it wasn't on the menu. The one they brought me was huge but very good. Nice and spicy. I got their street tacos and the corn tortillas were so good! I like that you choose the number of tacos here and you can mix and match instead of getting three of the exact same taco. I had the Al pastor and the beef tongue. Both were very good. First time trying the beef tongue taco and I'd definitely get it again!

    Kids Chicken Nuggets
    Ronnie J.

    Best chimichangas I've had in a while! (Deadpool would be proud). Go here for the chimichangas, get surprised by the friendly staff, and stay for the amazing street tacos! Street tacos on a fresh corn tortillas packed with meat and fresh toppings hit the spot and were great! Chorizo is a chefs kiss. Carne asada, chicken, and carnitas were all great. Well cooked meat that was juicy and full of flavor. Best dang chimichangas I've had in a while, maybe in VA. Comfortable place that's not too loud. Cant believe how nice they made a former Bojangles.

    Micheldas
    Rudy P.

    Micheladas were great. The food was good. The have a lot to offer on there menu. We'll be back to try other dishes!

    Fajitas Mix and Quesadilla Fajita.

    El Cielito Lindo is located in front of Kroger on Hicks Road, near Hull St. Road, and has been open for just a few weeks. We dined there this evening for the first time, but it won't be the last. Service was prompt and our waiter was very familiar with the menu, which is extensive (see the photos I posted). I chose the Fajitas Mix (chicken and beef) and my wife tried the Quesadilla Fajita. Our food came quickly and the portions were large! (photo) Most of the seating is in booths, and there are tables and a high counter for dining, as well as a bar. We hope this new business does well. We recommend it.

    Fajitas Azteca

    My daughter and I checked out El Cielito Lindo tonight and we had a fantastic experience. Service was great and the food was even better. I loved the fajitas Azteca with the zucchini and squash, mushrooms, chick, steak and shrimp. I will absolutely be back.

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    Good food. Clean, efficient. Fast. Big portions. Always hot. Packaged well for take out.

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    We ordered takeout. Quick service from placing order to pickup. Food was delicious. Will def order again.

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    2 months ago

    Birria, gorditas, papusas, tacos and everything in between..it is all fresh and delicious!

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    10 months ago

    Party of 6 for lunch. Food was excellent. I notice some reviews note poor service but ours was very good. Will definitely go back.

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    2 years ago

    First time at the new and local restaurant , great experience food was amazing drinks were amazing great staff would highly recommend

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    1 year ago

    I love coming here the ambience is nice, the employees are welcoming, and the food is great.

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    Great service. We went for lunch. The food was very fresh and delicious. Huge food and drink menu.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious,hot food! Definitely will return!! Very nice atmosphere and fast, courteous service.

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    2 years ago

    Food...fantastic. Service...even better. The staff all seem very nice and friendly. The best thing though... $2.50 for a pupusa.

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    Ocean Crab House

    3.8
    (38 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    Great food! They host R&B music after 5:00 to add to the ambience!…read more The support staff is excellent. REPEAT!

    I went to Ocean Crab and I will say this--the owner is very nasty…read more There's a little skinny Chinese guy (the owner) who acts like no mistakes can be made and he is NOT a man of his word. I ordered food and what I asked for was not even in my order. So I called to let them know. He told me when I come back I could get another plate or something else and I wouldn't have to pay, especially since I live far. When I got there, his whole attitude switched. He got aggressive and said, "why would I tell you that? nothing is free." I didn't even get to eat my food. Now let's talk about the atmosphere. Ever since they started playing loud music in there, it's just not the same. It's NOT kid-friendly at all. It's supposed to be a restaurant, but the mixed vibe is off. It turns into something else at night and honestly, it doesn't feel safe. If you go later when it's crowded, just know what you're walking into. Don't look at nobody wrong, don't drink too heavy, don't bump into anyone--because it can turn into a fight real quick. The ONLY positive thing I will say is Sandra the bartender--A+. If you do go, go to her. She's really good at what she does. But overall, the service, the attitude, and the environment is not it for me.

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    Bonefish Grill

    Bonefish Grill

    3.5
    (236 reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$

    The food is good. I do remember when it was a little better. Sometimes lately it has bland. A…read moreawhile back, the Manager did give us a free meal and desert because he overhead us talking about the "flavor" of the food. (We had no clue anyone was around). It wasn't bad, just not up to par as normal. We told him we didn't expect to get anything free, but he understood. He also "took care" of another table that was dealing with a very delayed meal. So great customer service! We always return as we like Bonefish. And actually are going this evening. Ambiance in bar area is more my style. (A little too dark for my husband on the restaurant side.). We love the fish and chips. The crab cakes are delicious. We also love the ahi tuna for appetizer! A must have.

    We've tried this bonefish several times, always hoping to have a better experience. Unfortunately,…read morethis kitchen is either seriously understaffed or just plain slow. On Friday, we ordered takeout. We were short on time and ordered what should have been a super fast ticket for the kitchen. Mac and cheese, fries and a salad. Almost 30 minute ticket time for that. We have similar slow kitchen issues every time. It was also packed horribly (messy and cold salad packed with hot food), was way over-salted, and they forgot to pack ketchup and my kid's apple juice. Too many other good restaurants right in that area to deal with this place again.

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    3.4
    (228 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$$

    Our server Rachel was very friendly. Our food arrived…read morequickly and was excellent. We will definitely return!

    Came in with colleagues for a business dinner on a weeknight. The service was decent, the menu was…read moregreat! They have some really interesting items on it. Their table bread was outstanding! Very soft and perfectly baked! Their starter brussels were very nice... perfectly made brussels and a tasty combo with lardon. I opted for their blackened mahi with a side salad and spinach. The spinach was by far the best thing on that plate... the salad was overloaded with red onions, and I love red onions, but not this many, cut this large on a small salad. The mahi was soooo dry and overcooked, I literally only 4 bites. The funny thing is since I didn't eat it, when the server took it, I kind of expected her to ask about it, but she never did. This tells me that there's very poor training here for their staff, both back of house and front of house. The manager on duty was very nice, friendly, and helpful. I didn't complain about the fish; frankly, this is a seafood joint, they need to execute right on something so simple and it's not an oddity that mine was messed up... another coworker got the mahi too and he told me later that night how horrible, dry, and overcooked his was too. But I will say, those that got rockfish in our group love it and it looked spot-on. I rarely visit this area, so I'll definitely not be coming back. But when I do visit the area I prefer to have a better experience. Disappointed since this place was suggested by a couple of people I trust when it comes to a good food experience.

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    Southern Taste Diner

    Southern Taste Diner

    4.0
    (87 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    My husband and I dined here after church on Sunday. We had a very good experience. The staff was…read morevery attentive. There was a young man who was the host who sat us immediately. Several servers came over right away to ask our drink orders and give us menus. My husband ordered the country fried steak with gravy and eggs, and I got the chicken and waffles and a side of grits. Everything was very tasty. This might seem like a small thing, but the iced tea was fresh brewed and very good. I cannot stand iced tea that comes out of a machine or that is powdered. This was clearly fresh and they served it in big mason jars. This is one of my key things with a restaurant. If they don't have freshly brewed tea, I really don't enjoy my meal as much. I was thankful that this place had great tea. The server checked on us throughout the meal. We would definitely go back again.

    A hidden gem near Hull St and Courthouse that was highly recommended from some of my local foodies…read moreand I am so glad I was able to make the trip! The hours online are not accurate (give them a call) so we technically got there when they were preparing to close for the day but the super sweet waitress went to check if they could still accommodate our to go order and they did! So I got two (one for my mama) liver and onion meals (5/5 very tender) both with mashed potatoes (2.9/5, gave box) one with cabbage (4/5) and the other with green beans (3.9/5). Mimi ordered the fried pork chop (4.5/5, thin cut but seasoned and fried well)meal with mashed potatoes (2.9/5) and collard greens (a bit dry...leave the "pot liquor" thats where the flavor resides, lol). The family vibes all through out the venue made us feel welcomed and the love shown to the staff by the patrons sealed the deal! If you want a good home cooked meal head over #southerntastediner!

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    This place was great me and my mom came here on July 12th 2019 it was excellent service excellent food friendly staff absolutely my go 2
    This place was great me and my mom came here on July 12th 2019 it was excellent service excellent food friendly staff absolutely my go 2
    Fried green tomatoes, mashed potatoes and green beans
    Fried green tomatoes, mashed potatoes and green beans
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    El Cielito Lindo - mexican - Updated August 2026

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