This is one of our go-to Mexican restaurants. I'm glad we live close by! This food is always so flavorful. The queso fundito chorizo has a bite to it. Love that spiced taste. The pastor burrito... mmm that pineapple adds that little something extra to it. So good. And the shrimp in the Cancun burrito were soooo good. Love the atmosphere. They put some money into redoing the decor inside and it's really nice. Cool vibe. read more

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While there are many Mexican restaurants in the Apopka area, this one is relatively new. It used to be a really great barbecue place, and while I was sad to see it close, I was excited to see a new Mexican place, especially since it is so close to my home. My wife actually went before I did, and she said it was okay. So one night, we decided to go and try it out together. We walked in and were quickly greeted by the hostess. I looked around and had a hard time recognizing the layout as they had really made it different than the barbecue place before it. The decor is beautiful, and I felt as if I was in a Mexican Cantina in Mexico City! She asked if we wanted a booth or a table, and we chose a booth. While it wasn't packed, it was fairly busy, which was a great sign. We sat and were given menus, which were quickly followed by Chips & Salsa. She asked what we wanted to drink, and I ordered a Michelada. The Chips and Salsa were good, not the best I have ever had, but tasty. We ordered queso dip and a main course, and my Michelada arrived- the best I have ever had in Apopka, and rivaled any that I have had anywhere- great start! The queso was good, typical. I had steak tacos, and my wife had a burrito. We also had a side of tamales. Everything was fresh and tasty, and we were both very impressed! The staff were friendly and genuinely happy to see us; I felt like a long-time customer. We have been back several times and have enjoyed each visit. We will definitely keep coming back! read more

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Really enjoyed our dinner here. We drive past the restaurant every week on our way to The Villages and we've been going to the local Mexican restaurants trying to find our "go to" restaurant. So after going to Fridas a few weeks ago and Garibaldis this was next on the list. We were greeted by the very nice Gentleman, Michael. He was very cordial and went out of his way to help us. We got there at the senior citizen time of 4:30, or the normal time of happy hour. We needed a Margarita fix. What we were looking for was a beautiful night out sitting outside and Cielito met the mark. Tonight we didn't bring our fur babies but we were happy to learn that they are welcome any other time. The food was very good. A huge portion of fajitas and reasonably priced Wifey had the ceviche and really liked it. Will return And did I mention that Michael is a part owner of the restaurant. Apparently he and his uglier brother run the place for pops who's busy running several more locations (and Frida's!) read more

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SERVICE: 5 FOOD QUALITY: 4 DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 5 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 5 MENU SELECTION: 5 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4.86 Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill might be one of the most unsuspecting restaurants around. I always drive by and notice how empty it looks, even though it sits on a busy intersection with a large property. This time, I decided to stop in since it was on the way to my next destination, and I was craving Mexican food. I'm so glad I did. The interior is beautifully decorated with authentic, immersive Mexican décor that really sets the mood. The hosts were incredibly polite and genuinely delightful. Since it was the afternoon, there was no wait, and we were seated right away. The menu is pretty extensive, offering plenty of choices, though I'd say it leans toward the Americanized side of Mexican cuisine. I ordered the smothered fries and taquitos, and both dishes were prepared perfectly. The fries were crisp and golden, and the taquito sauce was packed with flavor. If you're looking for something simple yet satisfying, with excellent service and a great atmosphere, Cielito Lindo is definitely worth the stop. Sometimes the quietest places end up being the most pleasant surprises! read more

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This restaurant has a great ambiance and a lot of potential to get 5-stars. The prices are adequate but the cook needs to improve. We have been there twice. Twice the food was salty and the vegetables were not fresh. The waiters are great! This is a family run business and I wish them lots of success. read more

I have enjoyed at least 12 meals here. I figured I should leave a review. AARP had a luncheon for their Ethel Gathering Grouo- a women's group. We had a luncheon for a friends 50th birthday. At Christmas, we had some Mary Kay girls for a Christmas party. Natasha is a great server. We have also had brothers George and Michael as servers. We love the desserts!! Auntie Tia suggests some amazing food, My favorite is Fajitas for 2 the margaritas are strong! read more

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I saw this restaurant while I was around the area and I mentioned to my friend and she decided to have us drop by for her birthday dinner. The restaurant is open, with beautiful decor and plenty of inside and outside seating. The staff from the hostess to our server is nice, friendly, attentive and happy to answer any questions and give suggestions. We ordered the queso dip, the white enchiladas, mahi tacos and a strawberry daiquiri. Their chips and salsa are so fresh and tasty! Everything we ordered was delicious and flavorful and you can tell that their corn tortillas are made in house! We will definitely be back! read more

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We went to this location when they first opened a few years ago and were not impressed. Thankfully we tried them again last year and have gone a few more times since. And They only get better each time! Service is always quick and friendly. Ambiance is calm and not overly loud like some places can be. The food is truly just amazing! The taco special and the grilled chicken street tacos are my go to order but I haven't had a bad thing here! Also Georgie makes a mean Mojito!! If you haven't been in a while do yourself a favor and give them another try, they have really stepped up their game and are consistently dishing up great food! read more

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The wings were overcooked but the mango sauce was delicious. The chile relleno, taco and rice was a good amount of food for a lunch entree. The taco was not my favorite and needed more toppings. The chile relleno was beef and quite tasty. The salsa was really good, there was a nice ratio of onions, tomatoes and cilantro. Service was excellent. The place had a several tables full during the lunch time. At least you could talk without yelling to be heard. read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - Chile Relleno Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

Very tasty food, and came out super quick! Portion sizes were good and not too much food, just the right amount. Prices were great! Chips and salsa are complimentary and though we normally prefer chunky salsa, this was the exception and was very good! The staff was very friendly and attentive as well. Restaurant is very clean and colorful. Overall, a great option for Mexican food in the area, and they are talking about making a Taco Tuesday taco cart with $2 tacos soon, which we'll definitely try! UPDATE: we went back the next night to try the new Taco Tuesday special! $2 per taco and chips and salsa are included. A great deal and tacos were very tasty and there is a bunch of different types to choose from. read more

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I enjoyed lunch there for the 1st time, Steak tacos and a good Margherita. I will definitely come back to try more !

First of all, the renovations are ! Absolutely beautiful!!! Second of all, our bartender Georgie is the nicest multi taskiing individual I've ever encountered. He did it all so BIG shout-outs to my man GEORGIE We only ordered chips w guacamole that's prepared table side and that was very good read more

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Amazing food, great portions. Tasty drinks. Wonderful staff, friendly and good service.

Great atmosphere and great food. Our church senior group really enjoyed it all. They all said they would go again. Service was good for our group of 18 adults. read more

Really good food ! fantastic service! It's in the old Bubba Lou's. Everything was homemade. All of the weight staff was super nice and helped each other. Plenty of room for handicap accessible and even a separate room for a party or events with a bar. I'm attaching the menus in the photos as well as my shrimp my husband ate is tacos to quickly, so no pictures, but they were loaded stacked and packed ! We both agreed we would go back. Really liked the homemade aspect of the rice and refried beans. They were not canned I rarely eat refried beans and I ate the whole thing. Enjoy and if you found this review helpful, please click the button below. Thank you in advance. read more

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Places is amazing. Food was delicious and affordable service was great as well. Staff was so pleasant. read more

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We love Cielito Lindo since they opened. It's our neighborhood go-to place for dinner. Service is friendly, food is great --big portions and taste good, I usually come home with leftovers and the patio is great to chill with beer or margaritas. What I ate: Veggie fajitas-- it comes with tortilla, rice, beans. Hubby had the camarones al ajillo. Why I love it: the patio is perfect especially in the evening when the sun goes down but the inside is cool too. My 3-year old loves the mariachi statues inside so it's definitely kid-friendly. read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

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Fun place! Plenty of outdoor seating, bar area has plenty of seating and tables and the dining area is a big area. I had the Ramen Berria. I love Berria Tacos and I love ramen. This is a perfect match. There is a Berria taco on the side to dunk into the rich broth. So good! read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - Ramen Bierria - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

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Great food, closer to home and great staff. Sunday Brunch menu pics included. Definitely check out and support this new local business read more

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Beautiful atmosphere. Very colorful and fast service. Warm chips served on the table. Great Sunday special $2 for street taco. We tried them all. Chicken, chorizo, pineapple pork, pork, and steak. Great flavor and you have to ask for the pineapple pico. Love the heat and sweet. Had a great kick. Love spicy and this one had a kick. Enough to still enjoy . Definitely a place I'll come back to. read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

The carne asada tacos were very good and the drinks were good as well. The service was very slow, our waiter took forever to give us the check. read more

I got cheese enchiladas and my husband got tacos. Then we ended with churros. The best part of the meal was the churros. They were perfect. The service was also great. But the enchiladas were not great but I was starving and their salsa was sooo liquidy, zero chunks and hard to use when it's like water. I felt like they used a fake type of cheese or something I'm not sure what it was but the taste wasn't there. Something about the ingredients was off. read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

I don't how, but tonight is better than Last week. This is a great place to eat and relax. Our destination place to have a conversation and good food. read more

Carnitas are amazing here. Highly recommend this place for good mexican food. Hidden gem in apopka. read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

This place was a strong recommendation from a friend...we're always looking for that perfect Mexican restaurant. Excited when we entered to see the two-for-one happy hour sign prominently displayed out front. Unfortunately they're not exactly clear when happy hour actually is (on the sign or on the menu). No happy hour for us. We were one of maybe three customers on the Saturday afternoon so we were kind of surprised that they wanted to put us in the booth next to the soda fountain and kitchen..."could we possibly sit at another table please." They obliged...and then sat the next customer at that table. I'm not a restaurant pro but what is the thinking behind that? The chips were nice, the salsa a little bland and watery. Never were offered a refill. The menu was what you might expect. Our meals were brough out promptly. They were ok, nothing standout. For once we had no take home, that might say something about the quantity. The receipt gave us that surprise that we got on our last visit to NY, a 3% surcharge for credit cards. I suggest they take down the happy hour sign out front and appropriately set expectations with a sign about the credit card policy. We paid cash (as we always do) and wish this place the best....hopefully they'll learn and grow. read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

Excited to have a new restaurant in Apopka. My review is based on my experience at their grand opening. They did a nice job converting the once BBQ vibe into one with a fresh Mexican flair. Our food came out fast and fresh. Our server, George, was in a great mood, which put my family in a great mood, and George was very helpful. My family enjoyed the food and will definitely be back. If there was one thing I would like to see improved is their salsa. Their chips were light and crispy. Their salsa, however, was very bland and tasted more like stewed tomatoes than flavorful fresh salsa. I ended up stealing my husband's red sauce from his Birria tacos - amazing. It had a nice kick and was full of flavor. I might ask for a bowl of that to go with my chips next time. Prices are a bit high, but we are living in expensive times. When an average order for two at McDonalds costs around $20, you have to expect a site down to cost more than we are used to. I hope this place continues to improve and succeed. read more

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So first impression was ... it's ok... The decor is bold but feels unfinished. We arrived and were given a 40 minute wait estimate, but it was probably only 30, so that was good. It's warm inside, it doesn't feel like the AC is on, but they have a lot of fans running and it wasn't unpleasant, it has just rained and it's getting dark tho, it may be much warmer during the day if AC is always set on this temp. They bring you chips and salsa, as most Mexican restaurants do, Salsa isn't bad, very mild, a little too mild for me but the kids liked it. chips were good, tasted fresh and not oily. We got the top shelf guac made table side... It was two avocados, salt, cilantro, red onion, tomato and lime. Not bad but nothing to write home about. We ordered the queso dip but it never came and we didn't remind out server because we were pretty full after the chips salsa and guac. The horchata felt weak, but it wasn't bad tasting.. just kinda watered down. The drinks we got from the bar were good, the white sangria was delicious and it was a good sized drink, the mango mojito was also very good. Our server was very sweet, she didn't say her name but she told us this was her 3rd day as a waitress, ever. so taking that into account here. She was absolutely trying and over all did a very good job for being so new. Food came in a reasonable time for a Friday night dinner. Chicken quesadillas - pretty good, my kiddo ate everything. Great portion size. Mahi tacos - my other kiddo liked them, good portion size, it was pretty spicy for him. Shrimp and rice with cheese sauce - smallish portion size, but he said it was good. Pina maya (chicken and peppers in a pineapple) - served with rice on the side. it was good.... The pineapple felt pointless as it was just half a pineapple as a vessel for the veggies and chicken it didn't have any pineapple IN it... it wasn't bad tho, I enjoyed it. Portion size was ok for me but to anyone that takes issue with small portions they may not be thrilled for $20. We ordered one slice of the tres leches cake, it looked beautiful, but was very cold/solid potentially had come frozen and not been fully thawed? But otherwise it it tasted very good. And It was a good size for sharing between two. Check came quickly and our server seemed genuinely interested in making our dinner nice, which always appreciated. The bill was $135... Honestly... I had high hopes for a great restaurant close to home, but the final consensus is it is over priced for the experience... read more

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The food, I frequently say this restaurant is a fine dining Mexican Restaurant. The cooks, consistently produce a fantastic meal, the staff... they seem to be enjoying themselves, they're awesome! The dining area, attractive will maintained. We really enjoy this restaurant! read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - I call Cielito Lindo the fine dining Mexican Restaurant. The carnitas... fabulous!!! - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

I was so excited as they have vegan options (that is awesome!) but Everything was completely flavorless . read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - Vegan Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

Service is always amazing, and the specials are on point! Love the art and decor which takes it to another level of experience when eating

Service was excellent!! Food was incredible, including the vegetarian and vegan meals!! Just happened upon this place after a day at the springs with my daughter and my bestie. I'll definitely go back!! read more

Food and staff are wonderful!! My favorite Mexican restaurant in town! The Amor de Mexicana is my favorite.

The atmosphere was great, and the service was excellent. The food, though was bland and overpriced. They also have a surcharge if you pay with a credit card. They've built a nice place, but I'm hopeful it will go out of business, and someone who knows what they are doing buys it. You will have a more satisfying meal if you just go to the Taco Bell just down the road. The salsa tasted like it was from a jar, the chips tasted like soap and the meat in the fajitas I ordered was overcooked, tough and flavorless. read more

Good enough for four stars! Good service, nicely decorated, extensive menu. Good drinks and food.

Enchiladas are always cooked perfectly. Michael delivered quick and friendly service. Always great food and service! Thank you!!! read more

Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill - Enchiladas are awesome! - Mexican Near Me - Apopka, Florida

I truly wanted this to be one of my regular go to restaurants because I love Mexican food and it's really close to my house. When it first opened there were quite a few bad reviews, and I wrote it off to startup struggles with a new restaurant, so I gave it a couple of months before I tried it out myself. Unfortunately, the best part of that first meal for both me and my wife was the beer, chips & salsa. I've now been a total of 3 times, and the only positive things I can say is the service and wait staff have always been terrific, the food.....not so much! I can't figure out if they are serving subpar food or the cooking staff needs to be replaced. Either way, 3 strikes and you're out. I won't be back, and I really hate that! read more

First time coming to this restaurant, I have to say that the food and drinks were amazing but the attention and service we received from Alma is what made take my time to say something. Thank you so much Alma for your excellent service. read more

Tip: Pay with cash to avoid a credit card add on Its a really cute place! My friend and I were looking for some place to grab food at after kayaking at King's Landing and went here on a whim. Food was really great, the server was super attentive, and my margarita was delicious. Will probably our regular place to swing by whenever we're in Apopka. read more

Initially, I liked my first two orders for 3 enchiladas, and they were only 10$. But on Tuesday, Feb 8th, 2023, I got pushed up to get the meal. That was $16. The chips were bad, probably cooked in oil that needed to be replaced. No salsa either. There was not a sole in the place at 8:30pm. I will give this place 6 months max and they will go out of business. It's too bad. But the product did not come close to comparable meal from Garibaldi. And when you go into Garibaldi, the place is packed. I live in Apopka. Not sure why it's placing me in CA. read more

Delicious Mexican food! Loved the chips. Hard taco was unique and worth getting as a side. I like how they decorated and outdoor setting option. read more