2nd time here and this time got the spicy shrimp soup which wasn't very spicy but still very good. I read on Yelp good things about the Shrimp Enchiladas but they only had Cheese, Chicken, or Beef on the Ala Cart menu. However, I asked and they said I could get one shrimp if I wanted. It was as good as advertised. read more

Celaya Mexican Restaurant - Spicy Shrimp Soup - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

You don't end up at Celaya's because of a TikTok algorithm. You end up at Celaya's because your cousin told you about it in 1997, and you never stopped going. It's not the new place with mezcal flights and neon signs preaching about tacos being a lifestyle. It's the spot where you sit down, exhale, and realize you've been eating the same enchiladas here since Clinton was president -- and they've tasted right every time. Celaya's isn't chasing trends. They're not reinventing the wheel. They're just making damn good Mexican food the way they've always made it: with consistency, humility, and zero interest in impressing a food critic. Their salsa doesn't come in five variations; it comes in one -- and it's hot enough to remind you you're alive, but not so brutal you won't ask for more. The plates arrive fast, heavy, and exactly as you remember them. Cheese enchiladas drowning in chili gravy that stains your soul in the best way. Puffy tacos with enough crunch to make conversation pause. Refried beans like molten velvet. Rice that's been kissed by chicken stock and time. No deconstructed anything. No fusion confusion. Just food that doesn't need explanation because it's been perfected by repetition, not reinvention. The staff? They know you. Or they will. Names are remembered. Preferences are locked in. If you order something different, they'll check on you twice just to make sure you're feeling alright. This isn't service; this is family surveillance. Décor? Who cares. Probably the same faded murals, same laminated menus, same framed photo of somebody's abuela. And yet it feels more permanent, more rooted, than whatever's opening across town with reclaimed wood and Edison bulbs. The prices? Still fair. Still honest. Still structured around feeding working people, not influencers. You'll leave full, maybe with a little foil-wrapped something for later, and wondering why anyone ever needed more than this. Celaya's isn't a scene. It's not trying to be. It's a refuge. It's a reminder. It's a handshake from the past, still firm, still real. read more

Service was fine. Food was just extremely bland and flavorless. Meat for fajitas was overcooked.

Friendly staff! Hot, fresh and fast service. The beef fajitas were tender and delicious. Not hard or chewy. Perfect! The owner came by and greeted us and made sure we were happy with our order. read more

After 18 years I finally stopped in to see what I have been missing. Customer service was top notch from the start so things are already going good for 8am. My son is not a huge breakfast fan so he asked his normal question, " Is the whole menu available?" Yes it is, the day is getting better by the minute. Drink order taken and chips and salsa on the way, I am seriously starving at this point so I can't wait, The chips are warm and crispy and the salsa is served in a bowl twice the size of most places. The first chip hit the salsa at hyper speed and a moment of bliss ensued. The sauce according to my son is the best he has eaten. It was smooth and warm with plenty of flavor. It is a very mild salsa that any palate can handle. The first bowl was gone in record time with a second on the way. The day at this moment is perfect. Now on to our entrees. Entrees : Super Burrito. 8/10 A 12-inch flour tortilla stuffed with 5 oz. of grilled steak fajita, rice, beans, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo and guacamole. This is a phenomenal burrito. It is big so you better be hungry. The fajita meat was really tender with an excellent crust. The ingredients are your typical fare in a burrito but the meat gives this one an edge. Pollo Ranchero. - 5/10 Grilled chicken topped with ranchero sauce. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo and guacamole Let's start with the most important critique, the ranchero sauce needs some serious work. It's not really a sauce, it wants to be but just doesn't get there. It needs more seasoning as well. The chicken was tender but suffered from a lack of seasoning as well. The guacamole, rice, and beans were all really good, which helped save the dish. It wasn't horrible because I left a clean plate, it just needs a revamp. I have seen the good and the bad reviews of Celaya's and I can honestly say that the good outweighs the bad easily. Everyone has different tastes, so the sauce that I love might not be the sauce you love. At the same time that alone doesn't make it bad, just different. The great customer service and salsa makes it a must try if you haven't. Just don't forget to bring any concerns to the management, problems can't be fixed if they don't know about them. Happy Eating!!! read more

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Excellent service and friendly staff. Portions are considerably good. This is why the high rating. I won't be back due to the fact that the meat and beans and rice don't seem to have any seasoning. Mainly salt. read more

"I visited for breakfast for the first time and ordered scrambled eggs with fajitas. The homemade flour tortillas and breakfast were delicious. The customer service was excellent. I will definitely return." read more

Been going here for over 10 years. Food is consistent, staff friendly, and it is reasonably priced.

I went here for the first time since I had heard good of their quesadillas from a coworker I had awhile ago. I ordered the Chicken Quesadillas togo and loved them. They were awesome and had a soft gooey feel to them with a great flavor. The chicken was seasoned well and the tortillas, cheese, sautéed onions and lil pieces of bell pepper were great and very fresh in this quesadillas order. These quesadillas were juicy, but not too greasy, just right and made with love and didn't taste like many fake Tex Mex ones. I also plan to order their chicken enchiladas next time I come here. For chicken quesadillas, I love Celaya and El Tiempo, bc they make them really tasty and well seasoned. read more

Celaya Mexican Restaurant - Fantastic Chicken Quesadillas togo!!! - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

It was just ok. The service was good but the food is really just ok. I feel the food needs to be more flavorful.

Good food at a reasonable price. Wait staff is friendly and fast. This is where the local Pearland east siders eat. Just had a margarita and an appetizer and was in/out in 20 minutes! Been eating here for years, including breakfast, and this restaurant has never disappointed me. read more

Celaya Mexican Restaurant - Margarita post-sipped - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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So it doesn't look like much when you pull up, but it was really great food. It's a quiet atmosphere. Margaritas are good and definitely have alcohol in them. Lol. The salsa and chips were probably my favorite. Very tasty!!! I had fajitas. Meat was full of flavor. Just wish it would have included the fixings. read more

Some of the worst food I ever had. The moment they set the food on the table I could already tell it wasn't going to be good. Unfortunately my fears were confirmed, all the meat was dry and seemed old, the barbacoa, Carne Asada, and the chicken we had was horrible. It was so bad my aunt returned the barbacoa tacos. The guacamole was old and you could tell just by looking at it. None of the meat seemed seasoned. Please don't waste your money here, I wish I didn't. Idk how they have any good reviews at all. Taco Bell is better than this place. read more

Doesn't look like much but it's definitely a bang for your buck. The enchilada plate is super tasty and the salsa perfect.

Service was good. Salsa tasted like straight tomato sauce and needed a lil more salt. I ordered Carne Guisada but instead received chopped up fajita meat in some type of tomato sauce. Carne Guisada is a Mexican dish made with beef stew meat in a nice brownish gravy, not fajita meat. I guess the cook was hoping I wouldn't know the difference. My husband ordered an A La Carte burrito with a combination of beef and chicken fajita, but instead received two separate burritos, one with beef fajitas and one with chicken fajitas. This was our second visit here. The first visit didn't go well either but we decided to give this restaurant another chance. Needless to say, there won't be a third visit. read more

Celaya Mexican Restaurant - a plate of food - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

I usually just give a restaurant two times to disappoint me but I wanted some tortilla soup and how can you mess that up well they figured out a way along with rude customer service so I definitely won't be going back there ever again read more

We have been customers since their first year in business. My family all love their food and ambiance. Beef fajita nachos, Camarones Mexicanos, Fajitas, Enchiladas Shrimp, are the best. Margaritas at happy hour are the best $2.50, same size as regular prize. Juvenal, Rudy and Cervando always make us feel at home. ​​ read more

Today I stopped by this restaurant for my first visit ever. I ordered take out but decided to stay. I had an amazing patron margarita. And a large bowl of chicken soup. The service was gracious and on point. I can see how this place gets overlooked. But it was quite good for a smaller family restaurant. I will be back. read more

We've passed up this place for many years and I wish would have just kept going this time. The service was very good but unfortunately the food was not. The Salsa tasted like marinara sauce. The queso was mediocre. My enchilada plate barely had any enchilada sauce and had zero taste. Beans tasted like they were from a can, rice was mediocre. If you want mediocre Mexican food then yes, go to Celaya. They didn't do anything wrong, very nice people just not good food. read more

I have been going to this place for years since I've moved to Pearland and the food is ok. You get what you paid for. But me & my coworkers order some food from here for lunch and not happy with what we found!! Sorry to say we won't be eating there again!! We called them to let them know we found a roach in our food & they told us they were so sorry and that we can get some more food for free. Sorry but no thank you!! read more

Celaya Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Tasted like Menudo but had very little meat and way too much Hominy! First time really having an issue this place is great! read more

Celaya Mexican Restaurant - Menudo with mostly Hominy and no meat - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Happened to be in the area, and thought we'd try them out. Delicious salsa, chicken tacos and chicken mole enchiladas. They even have an ice cream machine for dessert! Great service by Coni! read more

Just trying to find some good Mexican food in Pearland that isn't a chain. Mostly I just don't like the salsa the other places offer because it taste like it comes from a jar. Celaya has awesome homemade salsa and very attentive waiting staff. Drink was always kept full. I got the enchiladas and they were exactly what I was hoping they would be. I will be back. No reason to go anywhere else in my opinion. read more

Best authentic Mexican restaurant in Pearland! I've gone here for years ! The queso is one of my favorites. If you are looking for something better than Tex Mex ...better than gringos ...go here ! I promise celaya does not disappoint! read more

Great fajita enchiladas and great happy hour. Very good Waitstaff

They serve the best salsa!! It is warm and not too spicy! I am having the shrimp enchiladas tonight and wow, sooo amazingly good! They have good margaritas and ice cream after your all done eating! The chili con queso is good! My favorite Mexican spot!!!! read more

I have been eating here since I was very young! This is a great place to get some yummy authentic tasting mexican food! Este lugar es fantastico!!! read more

This place is pretty good love there hot chips and salsa !!! And there queso is yummy... I normally get their chili riano , flautas, or the 3 cheese enchiladas sooo good ! Super cheesy....and there fountain drink machine is bomb!!!.... The Strawberry Fanta is my fav drink to get super good not watered down or anything always refreshing and the best part free ice cream!!!! Yummmm ! read more

While most restaurants are still closed after hurricane Harvey, it was great to find this spot for a nice warm meal. The food was delicious and the service was great! Even though it was filled to capacity, we got our food really fast, it was hot and fresh. We will most def be back. Muchas gracias! read more

Celaya Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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I got the pollo acapulco last week, and I'm already craving it again! I'd take this place over the big chains any day. I've driven by many times, and never went in... glad I did. New favorite spot for cheap margaritas and delicious food for a great price. Yeeyee! read more

Celaya Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Pearland, Texas

This place is a hidden gem...literally, I drive by here everyday and never saw it. The service was quick and the food didn't take very long to be prepared. The salsa was amazing. A friend asked for extra spicy salsa and they brought back some from the bowels of the kitchen. Their tacos are great. Just the right amount of grease and meat. Go here. That is all. read more

I like this place, but don't love this place. Their breakfast is alright, and their portions are ample, but their salsa is never hot and their waitstaff is usually either dismissive, or distracted. They do have horchata, though. And their barbacoa is delish. Very good for a cheap meal. Free icecream on your way out. read more

First time here and the food is bland! Ordered enchiladas rice and beans and could was not good at all. I love Mexican food and appreciate a good price but still not worth it. read more

This is an OK place for Mexican fare. The prices are reasonable with well proportioned plates. The staff is friendly and attentive. The place could stand a good overall cleaning and fresh new decor to lighten it up a bit. read more

I gotta be honest.. not from Pearland but we were in the area and looking for a good margarita to wait out the traffic, this place came up #1 . Not sure how. The customer service was lack luster and the margaritas were like sucking on a lime jolly rancher, no hint of tequila (even upgraded to Don Julio Anejo)or gran marnier. And who puts sugar on the rim??? Normally a top shelf is a least palatable, however after a sip of this, we opted to leave... went to Gringos to get real margaritas. Absolutely won't give this place another shot. read more

These are the worst chicken enchiladas I have ever had !! Where is the sour cream sauce ?? This chicken was not seasoned at all. It's just shredded, wrapped in a tortilla, no sauce, then melted cheese on top. I guess that's why they have coupons and free ice cream. read more

Started coming when they first opened. Good food at the time. They have steadily declined in quality. Service has always been good. Today ordered nachos no cheese, guacamole , and queso. The guacamole had no flavor, the salsa tasted like tomato sauce the queso seemed to be poured from a can and the nachos were drowned in beans, the beef unseasoned no lettuce no tomatoes. Extremely bland. Don't believe we will keep trying the place. It's always hit or miss and no consistency read more

Good prices, service and food. But for me this place goes wrong in their salsa. It's more like a warm marinara sauce which can be quite odd tasting with tortilla chips. I also like to add salsa to almost all my Mexican dishes so while their food is quite delicious the salsa has a negative effect on this read more

Order the fajita enchiladas and a mango margarita. Was disappointed with the plate. Overall the plate was very bland. The enchiladas had little to no sauce and fajita, while tender, needed seasoning. The enchiladas were cheesy but had only cheddar cheese. No Mexican cheese whatsoever. After they began to cool they became greasy clumps. Mango margarita was simply a regular house marg with a squirt or mango flavoring. Service staff was great and this is what earned thr 2 stars. read more

Decent food, fast service, and pretty cheap. I've been for dinner and breakfast and enjoyed both meals. My only complaint is that the place looks a little dingy, and it was a mess when we came for dinner. It was nice and tidy when we came for Sunday breakfast though. read more