We hosted our baby shower at Celia's and had a fantastic experience! Phil made the planning process super easy for us, let us in to the restaurant early to decorate and tailor the space to our liking. Communication was super easy from the first time we connected and on our special day Phil and the team made sure we were having a great experience. Our party was 30 people hosted in the main dining room. We did a buffet style taco bar that was delicious! With a marg station, horchata, aqua fresa and other soft drinks upon request, and brought in our own cakes. All went swimmingly! Highly recommend hosting your private event at Celia's! read more

Hosted a gathering here for Taco Tuesday and it was great! You really get an amazing deal on tacos that are fun and delicious. There were 6 of us and, unfortunately for Celia's, they didn't make much money from us! Out of the 6, only one person ordered a regular dish from their menu (enchilada and chile relleno-$28.50) and a margarita ($5.50). The rest of us ordered from their very budget friendly Taco Tuesday menu. The taco offered were either 3 street tacos, 2 hard shell tacos (regular sized), or 3 mango pork tacos (also street taco-sized). Those of us with the street tacos (about 3" in diameter) had the chicken and the picadillo and we all really enjoyed them. The ones who ordered the mango pork tacos and the hardshell tacos also expressed delight. A couple of people ordered more than one dish, but I only needed the 3 little tacos to fill me up since I devoured the complimentary tortilla chips and salsa. What a deal!! Will have to return! read more

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this is such a wonderful spot! The bartenders are very friendly and the service is really fast (try the margaritas). The food is absolutely delicious, everything is cooked to perfection. It's definitely close enough to the beach. This would be a great spot to take people from out of town read more

So weird. Hadn't been to the original location in almost 5 decades when Celia and Perfecto ran the place after they expanded into the Tv store next door. Now it is run by two of their grandchildren. This is what SF is all aboutI was told there almost 20 locations (been to 6) all run by children and grandchildren of the founders. Wanted something simple for a Valentine's meal and got the classic Enchilada and Taco combination. Had fun little polaroids taken and had Heart shaped Churros. Izzy was a great waitress and the whole restaurant watched Olympic curling the whole time! Lol. Is was a great night at a nostalgic location. read more

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I was looking forward all day to enjoying the combination plate of enchilada and taco. However a few bites into the dish, i noticed that it was very salty. I tried eating more, but it gut worse and worse. I could not even a third of it. I was more than disappointed especially it totally ruined a relaxing $30 Friday night dinner. Not sure if I ever can return. read more

This review is for food delivered by GrubHub. Ceviche was charged to my card but out of stock. The delivery driver called to notify me when he picked up the food. I ordered the fish mole plate. The rice, refried beans with melted cheese, and fish in a raw tortilla covered in mole sauce with sesame seeds was extra salty. The mole flavor was unlike any other mole sauce I have had and not in a good way. My husband's super burrito (fish) was bland. It may have been an off night but I would not order from them again. read more

We came here for 415 day after seeing a post on IG. It was a special night and the place was jam packed. We waited about 20 minutes and were seated. There were $1 Tacos, all kinds of drink specials and a special taco menu. The tacos were not the best I ever had, but they were good and affordable. My kid loved her kid's meal and the endless bowl of chips. We left stuffed and happy. The vibe was jumping, it was a fun and lively spot. I loved the music, lots of local music played for 415 day. As I looked around the dining room, I could see all the other tables having fun as well. Good spot for families, kids, groups, friends getting together, happy hours and date nights. read more

Celia's by the Beach - Happy 415 day - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

My boyfriend and I stopped by Saturday for a quick drink while waiting for our order at hook fish. We sat at the bar area and the bartender and staff were very friendly! I got the michelada and he got the carajillo. Both were delicious and strong! The michelada glass is huge lol as big as my heart. They offer complimentary chips and salsa and the salsas were very tasty. Brunch menu looked good, would deff come back to try! read more

Celia's by the Beach - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Friendly service. Clean. Fast service. Food was good., Ordered a steak burrito, steak fajitas. read more

Celia's by the Beach - Steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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To start off, service was AMAZING!! Our waitress was so friendly, sociable, and continuously checked on me and my friend. We came on taco tuesday, ordered some tacos and the $22 blended margarita pitcher. Let me tell you... that margarita's pretty strong, and for a good price!!! Really loved this spot, would be so down to come by again :) read more

Celia's by the Beach - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

CATERED FOOD and SERVICE 10 out of 10!! We catered our Elementary School Fundraising Gala with Celia's and they did NOT DISAPPOINT. :) I sent an inquiry through their website, and received a quick response from Phil (the owner). Phil asked some important questions about logistics of the event. We were on a tight budget, and he came up with a menu of dishes that were fair priced and could feed 200 people. Chimichangas, tacos rice beans, chips salsa and MORE! Day of the event: delivery: Everything was seamless when food was delivered. Sal helped us set up the food, while we were still running around with last minute set up. Everyone at the event couldn't get enough of the spread! Food was GONE. Everyone wiped it out (only 1/2 tray of flour tortillas leftover) We are so appreciative of how Phil and Sal (Sal delivered the food) went above and beyond for our event. This will not be the last time we ask Celia's "by the beach" to cater our School functions and other personal events. Food and service were outstanding! read more

Celia's by the Beach - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I love Celia's. Awesome happy hour and I love the old school vibe. Why then 3 star? Because when we order delivery, which is often, the always forget something. Often salsa which drives me crazy. Please check your tickets better. read more

I had the mango pork tacos and the house tacos. They were incredibly lackluster. The pico and meat wasn't drained so the entire taco was soaked and dripping in water. The tortillas also weren't toasted which added to the sogginess. The whole taco kept ripping and fell apart before I could even eat it. I tried all 3 meats in the house and they didn't have enough seasoning to differentiate between the meats. It all felt very bland and had small portions of meat. The same goes for the mango. Also they need to update their menus. I went for taco Tuesday and the menu said $8 for the mango pork but was charged $9 on the bill. They were slammed and it took a while to even get the check so I didn't wanna bug them, but this price should be reflected on the menu. Servers/host were extremely kind though. read more

Celia's by the Beach - House tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food and Maragaritas were good. Good Service Great Ambiance is Loud but that's ok with me. ***BIG ISSUE*** They just changed their POS so check your bill for accuracy. We got charged $51.70 for a fajita burrito but thankfully I caught it before we left. Transaction was reversed and bill was corrected. Management coming out to apologize would've been courteous. read more

Serving SF since 1960. Why did I wait so long to dine here? The Ribeye Steak street tacos were so delicious. I washed them down with a Skinny Girl Margarita. Sorry, no room for dessert. Service was excellent. I need to come back! read more

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Love their margarita and food is awesome. Service is excellent!! Happy hours 4:30 -6:00 Let's do it! read more

Love Celia's and can't wait to come back. They have great food, drinks, service, and a fun environment. I'm not a sports gal but they cater to sports fans! Went here for my friends bday and they took such good care of us even though it was a very busy night. Also went to a Halloween party last year and had so much fun. Love the passion they clearly have for their food, the patrons, and the food that they serve. Can't ask for much more. read more

Went to Celia's after a misunderstanding in scheduling and the service was great. The food portions were large and filling. Our whole group had a wonderful time. I appreciated the attention and the staff are welcoming. I will come again with my family and friends. Thanks management for a good time. read more

I was strolling around this neighborhood after lunch and randomly hearing Ska music playing. (I hear music, I go!) Realizing that there was a celebration highlighting four.20 happening, I walked around the neighborhood to kill time and see what was going on. When I saw the sign on the street about the celebratory specials, I figured, 'what the hey!'" And walked myself up in there. I wasn't hungry or even particularly thirsty, just killing time before my flight and a $3 beer is worth a few minutes I think. I'm not sure if anyone was sitting down to eat, but the bar was definitely on one! I took a seat and the experience only went up from there. I ordered a $3 Tecate (class all the way) and the bartender dropped a basket of hot chips and salsa in front of me. (The chips were so good!! Super fresh.) Despite being a bubbly person and having a great job that allows me to be my friendly self, I usually like to enjoy my peace + quiet when dining out. Well, that didn't happen on this trip and I'm glad it didn't. As soon as I sat down, the friendly conversation from the bartender and a sweet couple at the bar began and we were laughing like old friends within minutes. Over time, more folks came in and I loved seeing them all connect and chat about the bar and their lives. I felt like I was in an episode of Cheers. Not a full dining experience, hell, not even an experience featuring a top shelf cocktail. But - a great experience that was well worth the $3 charge. read more

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If you're Mexican looking for Mexican food don't get it here. Some people seem to like it and come regularly but it's not for everyone. The owners seem like good people who love what they do and the servers are all great. Celia's is a great place to drink and hangout but the food is just not it. 4 stars because I'm not trying to hurt business but definitely don't get the mole. read more

We've been coming to this place for years and we always enjoy it. It's a family-run restaurant with great, dependable sit-down Mexican food. I always get the #4 combo plate (one taco, one enchilada). It's delicious and it's a lot of food, so bring your appetite. Highly recommended! read more

Loved the Cesar salad with shrimp! Beautiful restaurant and great service. I will go there again and bring all my friends.

Celia's saved us! We were throwing a retirement party for a beloved colleague when the venue flooded a week prior. I reached out and explained our situation and Phil was able to pull everything together.They set up a DELICIOUS taco bar for 40 people. There was plenty of food, drinks and the space was perfect! All the staff day of were amazing. In the end it was way better than our original party would have been and we will definitely be back! read more

This place is great if you love overpriced mediocre Mexican food. I've eaten at the other Celias locations, and this one is by far the worst. The service is at a snails pace even when it's not busy, parking is terrible, and the inside is filthy. When was the last time they cleaned anything in here? This was the light above our table.... always nice to have years old dust falling into your food when trying to eat. Do better, Celia would be ashamed. read more

Celia's by the Beach - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Best tortilla soup you'll ever find in your life. Nice walk on the beach straight up to this restaurant can't say enough. Go enjoy.

A family favorite, and not just my family's favorite, proven by their ample crowds on Wednesday's Familia Nights. We come by at least twice a month, and love the ambiance, food and most importantly, service. From the management to every single service member the team at Celia's endeavors to ensure you enjoy every visit to their restaurant. They have a welcoming vibe, with comfy seating and a large dining room. They easily accommodate children's requests and the drink specials are a true treat these days. We highly recommend this family run establishment. The picadillo is especially yummy! And, did you know, they also host amazing, easy-to-plan parties?! Thank you all for working so hard to serve the Sunset and for providing such a wonderful gathering place for the community. See you soon. read more

Forgot how good the taco Tuesday deals are. I got the 2 crunchy tacos for $6. Also have 3 street tacos for $5 and they are pretty decent sized. On top of that you get free chips and salsa. Of course I had to get my spicy California burrito while I'm here. Huge burrito ! Be prepared to take home leftovers. LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

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We are unlikely to visit this location as we are not local. Our experience wasn't great but the owner reached out assuring me they had fixed the issues which were service oriented. Because of this I changed my rating. The food at tables around us looked awesome. read more

Why do we keep coming here : It's convenient. I was reluctant to write this review after reading the owner's super defensive and borderline rude responses to others here on yelp. Personally, I would appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to improve. Hosts at the podium are always friendly and welcoming. Chips, salsa and water are given to us almost immediately. I get my hopes up and think, "oh! Yay! This is going to be great!" Server comes over and takes our order within about 15 minutes and then... you can forget about getting her attention for the rest of your dining experience. It seems like they have a bunch of new staff, but they must train them to make sure to completely ignore your tables after they've ordered. I had ordered the torta with carne asada. This was the best meal I have ever ordered and I have been coming here for 12 years. I want to clarify that was not the best torta I have ever had, just the best menu item I've ordered at Celia's. The bartender takes forever to make one ice cup with a splash of margarita. It was almost impossible to order a second and took about 20 minutes after finally ordering from a random busser. Why would I even order a second? I'm just human I guess. Everyone was finished eating. If my husband didn't like the food, I would never come here. Oh yeah! They finally dusted the overhead lamps above the tables! read more

Did you know that Celia's caters!? We ordered catering for a birthday party this weekend for about 40 people and the food was amazing!!! It was the star of the show! Everyone was raving about it and how delicious it was, fresh and such a great variety of authentic Mexican options to pick from. It was also packed up really well, and super hot come serving time. Thank you Celia's! You made this special day for our family one to remember and we are so thankful for your great communication about menu options, kindness and thoughtfulness from start to finish. We will for sure be ordering again for another event soon. It was truly perfect. read more

We've been coming here to this family run place for years, mostly for birthday celebrations, before and after their years' long renovation. Pros: They have a great side room for large parties, a fun and festive atmosphere, and the service is always good. Cute bar area with big screen for sports viewing. They are 3 blocks from the beach so a good trip afterwards. They have a parklet outside which is good for sunset viewing (photo snatched from their FB page). Cons: The food is your typical American Mexican fare and nothing really stands out. My go to is a chicken chimichanga which was bland and flavorless, with decent guac on top. Husband said his enchiladas verde were cooked in red sauce with green poured over top. A pitcher of the house margaritas was $35, add $10 to use real limes. It was pretty good but not knock your socks off strong. On a Sunday night, they stopped serving at 8pm and hustled us out the door at 8:30 with to go cups. We'll continue to come here for parties but their competition up Judah may be taking away some business. read more

Celia's by the Beach - Sunset from the parklet - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'll start by saying the food wasn't terrible, but nothing super amazing. The carnitas meat in the taco and enchilada were both a bit dry. Luckily, the coleslaw they serve with it is actually quite tasty. We also really loved the strawberry agua fresca. The biggest complaint I have is that we called ahead to make sure there was something on the kids menu that was gluten free and celiac friendly. We were told the tacos were made with corn tortillas and they could accommodate us if we let the server know so they could ensure no cross contamination. Unfortunately, the taco is served on a fried shell and we were told by a server that they are premade shells and should be celiac friendly. Upon asking about the chips and whether there was cross contamination from them being fried in a fryer with food that is glutinous, we were informed by another waitress that the taco shell does get cooked in the fryer with other gluten items. My child already took a bite out of that taco and it was too late. The one waitress was knowledgeable about celiac and offered to remake a taco with a normal corn tortilla which he thought was delicious (ended up ordering a second). I was feeling pretty disappointed with this interaction and we're hoping he doesn't get any stomach pains tonight, but restaurants need to do better with food allergies especially since we called ahead and were ensured he could eat there. Overall, it's a nice location and very cozy inside during this cold night. Food was okay, some staff provided misinformation about food, but servers were generally kind. read more

We had a wonderful experience at Celia's! And I say this as a person from Arizona where good Mexican restaurants are plentiful! My tamale & enchilada (ordered ala carte) were perfect. And that tamale was huge! I got the chile verde enchilada; not too spicy and full of flavor. Service was exceptional. What's not to like? read more

Celia's by the Beach - Chile Verde Enchilada & pork tamale - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stopped by Celia's with a friend after finishing a yoga class nearby because I was craving tacos after sweating more profusely than I ever have before. My stomach was rumbling and my extremities were trembling, so I was ready for a feast. We only waited about a minute or two before the host walked up and offered us a table. We were seated in a booth with cushions whose fabric was torn down the middle, exposing the foam stuffing (which admittedly was NOT noticeably uncomfortable, more of an aesthetics note than anything). The indoor fountain and seasonal decor added a nice ambiance to the room, which was warmly lit and positioned next to the kitchen. Our waitress came up a few moments later and covered the Taco Tuesday special before delivering our drinks. One of their soda syrups had run out, so she offered to find a canned soda instead after I flagged the problem. The tacos were tasty and beautifully presented, but a bit overpowered by cilantro. The rice and beans? To die for! And don't get me started on their house margaritas--they're deliciously dangerous! I'd definitely come back for more Taco Tuesdays and am curious to try some of their other specialty dishes on the main menu. read more

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Run don't walk to Celia's by the Beach! We all were treated to yummy authentic hot Chocolate and Pan de Muerto for Day of the dead. Our yummy tostadas ensaladas hit the spot. All of our dishes of course were delicious after a busy, productive, Halloween week. Service was excellent and fast. We arrived before the place really became super busy. Saturday night here at Celia's really was a treat! read more

This is the greatest restaurant on earth. Four Michelin Stars. Delicious French fries and sopapillas. Warm Mexican decor. Kind servers. Also Phil is great! I remember when we were both in high school, he'd work there. read more

Very slow service. Waited a long while for someone to take our order and even longer for the food to arrive.

Really cute place! Food was good but not amazing, I was happy they had a beyond meat protein to add if you wanted. I love the design of the space, staff was friendly read more

For me, I love the thin, crispy chips, and the excellent Chile relleno - made with a fresh pasilla chile and baked in the egg batter so it's light and fluffy. Get this with a side of sautéed prawns, avocado, crema, tortillas, and pico de gallo - YUM. The staff is wonderful, as are the locals. They put up with my high maintenance order (see above) and never blink an eye. The margaritas are great as well :) read more

One of my staples! Good for games (Giants and Warriors) and families/groups. Food is great (the fajita burrito is my fave) and the drinks are strong. One of the few places I haven't seen crazy price increases. Great crew and fun crowd. Love these folks! read more