We visited Cielto Lindo yesterday on Mother's Day and, despite going last minute without a reservation, had a wonderful experience. We were seated in the lovely outdoor area, which had such a great atmosphere with Mexican music playing in the background. We started with the empanadas, and they were absolutely delicious. For our main dishes, we had the shrimp fajitas and steak tacos--both were flavorful, perfectly cooked, and truly hit the spot. The service was just as impressive as the food. Our server, Joely, was awesome--friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcomed, especially on such a busy holiday. Great food, great service, and a beautiful setting. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Decent tacos but better burritos Dishes (ranked by best): -Super burrito -Al Pastor taco -Birria taco ($4.75) Logistics: -accepts cc -some indoor seating -street parking only read more

This place is a confusing toss up, and generally, a waste of time. The food is okay when (and if!), they get your order right, which is rare. God knows I've tried with them. A basic vegetarian burrito with guacamole comes back as carne asada without guacamole. Don't even try to ask for hot sauce in the burrito; you won't get it, no matter how many times you ask. And the pricing? Expect your order to be priced arbitrarily based on who-knows-what? The cash register? The ingredients that you may, but probably won't get?...wtfe. Be prepared to pay $3.00 for a Mexican coke one day, and $5.35 the next. It's random af, no matter that they have prices posted. They won't follow them. Go somewhere else. You'll be glad you did. P.S. 4 health code violations in December 2025. Cleanliness is an issue. read more

This is a great casual spot for Mexican food. You order at the counter and then wait for your number to be called to pick up your food. I had a quesabirria taco and al pastor taco and both were really tasty, as well as the consommé. My only complaint is that the tables weren't the cleanest. The table I sat at had some cilantro on it, presumably from the person who had sat there last. read more

Cielito Lindo - Quesabirria taco and al pastor taco - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here because we read an article saying their breakfast burrito was the best in the city. It was not. Huevo con Chorizo Breakfast Burrito ($13.51) - Not bad. Good portion and fair price. It comes with 2 sauces that paired well. We added potatoes to it thinking it would be fried like hash browns, but it was just soft potatoes. read more

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There were quite a few customers enjoy their Friday lunch at Cielito Lindo. The restaurant was colorfully decorated along the walls and with their tables. I ordered their Papas con Chorizo Breakfast burrito, which was a generous portion size and included everything that I wanted. It was filled with salsa, onions, and a good amount fo sausage and potatoes. It was a big burrito of crispy and cheesy goodness. It was a bit too greasy, however, which leaked onto the aluminum foil wrapper and the plate. My friend went with their quesabirrias, which were also just as impressive. The sauce was delicious and the dish itself was tender, which was great comfort food. Service was quick and friendly, and they were helpful in getting our food to-go afterwards too. read more

Cielito Lindo - Quesabirrias - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Pambazo is a hearty sandwich to share - I devoured my half because I couldn't stop eating the deliciousness - even past my fullness...add salsas to taste! You will never leave Cielito Lindo hungry and never without a smile from Jose! Next order will be Huevos Rancheros, Chilaquiles, and Tortas... August 19 - horchata with ice, quesadilla Suiza con carne chorizo, al pastor taco - always perfectly delicious. read more

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The food here smacks!! We got the chicken enchiladas, quesabirria tacos (with the consomé) and a burrito, and it was all sooo good. The service was also great, and even though the restaurant was packed, we got our food super fast. read more

All sites and their storefront say they open at 8:30, so I started waiting outside at that time. There were definitely workers there, but I waited a half hour and they still didn't open the doors. I'm sure they saw the people waiting but didn't move to acknowledge us, and they didn't pick up their phones either. Somebody at the cafe next door said they sometimes open up even later, at around 10:30a, and that it seems random. Disappointed as they supposedly have a decent breakfast burrito. But there are plenty of other places to go. Don't waste your time here. read more

Cielito Lindo - Don't believe the listed hours - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

2.5/5 The hunt for Quesabirria continues... I came here on around 2PM on a Saturday and tried their 4 plate of Quesabirria ($27). The portions were big and fulfilling; 2 was enough for me. However, it was the lack of flavor and hardness of the meat that made this pretty mediocre for me; the broth was also just ok. My friends also tried the Breakfast Burritos and it was alright. I probably wouldn't come back. read more

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Quesabirrias were amazing, really stuffed the meat and was crunchy and cheesy. Overall one of the best. Horchata was good too! read more

Cielito Lindo - 2 quesabirrias - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

A great taqueria to grab a breakfast burrito at. I chose the ham and egg breakfast burrito. Pretty filling and the ham and eggs were layered good inside. I like the green sauce to go with this burrito as it's not spicy and allowed me enjoy the taste. The Horchata was a nice drink to go with it too and was cinnamon like with a hint of sweetness. The guy working at the counter greeted me pretty warmly too. read more

Cielito Lindo - Ham and Egg burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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It hurts to give a small mom and pop place such low rating. Unfortunately it was earned. The place and run down, not super clean, and not pleasant to dine in. The walls are beat up, chairs are ripped, bathroom is dirty/old and does not have a working soap dispenser or paper towel holder. I ordered vegan enchiladas, side of beans, and chips. The food was tasty and generous portions but unfortunately not enough to have me come back for a second time. read more

Cielito Lindo - Vegan enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I enjoyed a nice lunch here and wow, it exceeded expectations! I got the Quesabirria tacos and they might've been the best I've ever had. I also got the all pastor tacos, so delicious! Will definitely come back! read more

5 stars is not enough for this place! I would highly recommend this place to anyone!! The food is amazing and the customer service is an 11/10!! Love this place and will definitely be back! read more

Cielito Lindo - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Didn't get to try this place because even though their hours say 8:30am-7:30pm, they were not open at 8:30am. We stayed past 9 to see if they would acknowledge us standing in the cold but nothing from the workers. They would not answer their phones either. What a waste of a morning. read more

Stopped by Cielito Lindo on a weekday late afternoon and ordered to-go a quesabirria plate. The quesabirria was very greasy and heavy as expected, but good. Meat and cheese portions were fair. However, I thought the consommé lacked flavor and tasted bland. To balance the greasy meal, the horchata was refreshing with a good amount of cinnamon. Restaurant was empty when I visited, and service was quick and friendly. read more

Cielito Lindo - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered the quesabirrias with cónsome and it was a bit pricey and smaller than my usual portions at other restaurants. However, their spice is so good--I don't know what they gave me but it was like chili oil and it was SO spicy and delicious. read more

Cielito Lindo - quesabirrrias with consome - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

WORST BURRITO EVER IN 30 YEARS OF LIVING IN SF!! Ordered a veggie burrito "con todo". Received a burrito with ONLY RICE. Small bit of beans, no lettuce, no guac, sour cream, tomatoes, nothing else. Straight up rice in a tortilla. Ruined my night, and they charged $14. F these guys for that, what a ripoff. SHAME ON YOU CIELTO!! This was 11/30/25. Never going back. Try ANYWHERE else, these guys don't give af. read more

Always always a pleasure coming here. This really is the best breakfast burritos in SF near the beach. I always come here and they never disappoint. read more

Very fast service! The server was very nice and helpful. The tacos were amazing as a well as the rice and beans. It is a quick grab and go restaurant but they do have several tables to eat inside. read more

Cielito Lindo - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here for lunch with 2 friends. I ordered the house special and my friends ordered 4 different tacos. The food is made to order and is served warm and fresh. The service was great, fast and efficient. They do takeout and we had our lunch in the restaurant. It is a fun atmosphere! Ambiance is very clean and reminds me of Mexico! read more

Was crazing a breakfast burrito and I picked the perfect place to get one. I went on a Friday morning around 11am, and it wasn't super busy at all. Maybe about 4 other people inside with me. Service was kind and the food came out pretty quick. I got the hueva con papa, which came with eggs, potatoes, onions, cheese, and cilantro for $11.99. What a bang for your buck. This burrito was filled to the max and had a perfect blend of eggs, cheese, and potatoes. By far one of the best breakfast burritos I've had. Definitely worth a try. read more

Cielito Lindo - Inside - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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By far the best breakfast burrito in the Bay! Steak, egg, bacon, avocado, & cheese burrito FULLY PACKED 1st to last bite! Dank! Will be making my way across the peninsula regularly for this place! Service was fast and honest after a price error and got me back. read more

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Came here for the breakfast burrito, and enjoyed what I got. The ingredients were all cooked well, with the salsas adding that extra touch. I do wish the potatoes came with a little more crunch, or at least something in the burrito to break up the otherwise mushy texture. read more

Visiting family, my Mom's request was "crunchy taco" lol. She had never had birria tacos so my companion suggested Cielito Lindo since it was in the area. We arrived early in the evening and it was very quiet. The restaurant is cozy, colorful, and somewhat spacious. Ordering is easy as the menu is displayed, you order at the counter, and they call out your number. Our food came out in less than 10 minutes and stayed hot throughout our drive! Service was straightforward and decent. I got my Mom the Quesabirria Tacos. You can order a la carte or a plate, I chose the former and got her three. Though I didn't have any, she enjoyed her first time trying birria. The tacos were crispy, the meat was chunky, and they were massive in size! My companion and I chose to share the Super Burrito with Al Pastor, with No Cheese, and Light Sour Cream. The burrito was huge and I'm glad we shared it as half filled me up. It didn't wow me too much--the meat was way too salty and everything else wasn't seasoned. I'd say go for the birria but there's better options for other items elsewhere. With limited Mexican restaurants in the Richmond, Cielito Lindo stands out in the neighborhood. Easy to find with their blue building, they're located off Balboa with metered and neighborhood parking. I wouldn't mind coming back but to try something else. read more

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My friend and I check this restaurant, it's a bit pricey but they're big portions. -Quesabirria is delicious bigger than my hands ahah which is good. I only ate two pieces and got full. I love how crunchy it was. -Torta was good, filled with bunch of meat and big portion too. -Horchata was good too so much flavor. It was a great place and delicious. We will come back. read more

Cielito Lindo - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Service was very fast and I liked that they have the option to grill your burrito if asked. There's also plenty of seating inside but we ordered ours as takeout. This place has very generous portions and lots of meat options including birria. My husband got a carne asada super burrito and I got a birria super burrito. Unfortunately both were very bland. The rice tasted unseasoned and it was a large bulk of the burrito. The meat was also under seasoned. They do give plenty of sour cream and avocado for the super burrito size and the tortilla used was tasty but unfortunately I don't think these things made up for the overall burrito. I'll be on the lookout for more burrito places to try. read more

Food was great and the service was FANTASTIC, thanks for a great experience!! Will definitely come back if I'm in the area

Always reliably delicious and affordable breakfast burritos! Friendly staff and good amount of natural light inside. read more

Cielito Lindo - Choripapas BB - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'd been wanting to try Cielito Lindo for a very long time, so when a friend asked where we should go for lunch, I was excited to suggest this place! I'd read about their quesabirria tacos, so that's what I ordered. My friend ordered two tacos, chicken and beef. My quesabirria tacos were delicious, but a bit on the oily side. They had such deep flavor and the consomme that came with it was complex and rich. I might just pour it over some noodles if I don't use all of what I brought home! The quesabirria tacos were huge! I'm generally a good eater, but I could only finish one; I have the other one waiting for me for lunch today and I'm certainly looking forward to it! My friend's two tacos were tiny in comparison, like street tacos. They came with two different salsas, one green and one that looked like it was with roasted chiles. She said they were good but the beef was a bit on the dry side. We each also had the pineapple agua fresca and we both loved it. Not too sweet and tasted so fresh. I usually only drink water with my meals, but the next time I go, I'll be sure to order whatever agua fresca they have that day. So delicious! I would certainly return for more Mexican food when I get the craving. So glad I was finally able to give this place a try. Thanks, Lisa! read more

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3.5 STARS Date: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 What: Dinner Takeaway Time Ordered: around 6:40pm Picked Up: about 20 mins later *Quesabirrias ($6.75) *Chicken Enchiladas ($18.50) *Regular Burrito ($12.99) I needed to run some errands, so the hubby and I decided to grab dinner here. We placed our order in person, headed down the street to grab a couple things, then came back to grab our takeout. I got the one birria taco. By itself, everything was rather dry and bland, but drown it in the soup and it became super tasty. I actually really enjoyed this. If it had more melty cheese, it would have been perfect. The hubby got the enchiladas. They were a little weird as the dish didn't come with any sauce on top. They gave us a fair amount of salsas on the side, so he ended up using some of those and a few sauces we had at home. Otherwise, they were waaay too dry. The burrito he got with al pastor. When he bit into, he was like, why is this so sweet?! Turns out there were pieces of pineapple in it. I know they marinate al pastor with pineapple, but I've never had the fruit served with the meat. Very odd. He needed to douse the burrito in salsa and hot sauce to get rid of the sweetness. Not the best place for enchiladas or al pastor, but their birria tacos are delish! read more

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This spot and that dish have been on my list for too long. The food was ample, tasty and super photogenic. Having tried only 2 QB tacos so far- I can confidently say that CL's QB is in my top 5 quesobirria tacos. read more

Cielito Lindo - Quesobirria tacos - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Yeah this place deserves all the hype. We were in the area and we were starving after walking around Golden Gate Park and this place hit the absolute spot Pretty casual and small but there is good outdoor seating! It's fast casual as well so we placed our order at the counter. We got the full quesabirria taco meal for me and my friend to split and god this was heavenly These were by far some of the best birria tacos I have ever had. They are tender and delicious and the consume was amazing. I would eat these every day Worth the hype and give it a try read more

Cielito Lindo - Birria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

BEST FOOD EVER AND MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT the people there are so nice and they have great food and service read more

The burrito was delicious, the best I've ever had. The service was good. I recommend going there and experiencing all the flavors of Mexican cuisine, and the ambience good to. read more

Hands down one of the best quesabirria tacos I've ever had. Period. I was visiting SF with some friends and we wanted to find a Mexican stop for lunch close to Golden Gate State Park. This place had great reviews and looked super authentic so we decided to stop in. I decided to split a quesabirria plate and a Mexican coke with a friend (which was a great choice because portion sizes were MASSIVE). The food was ready relatively quickly and we were able to sit in the public outdoor seating area. These tacos SLAPPED. So delicious and cheesy and I loved the consomme and all the toppings and sauces they came with (i.e. pickled onions, hot sauce, etc.). They were super hot and definitely dripping with all the seasoning and sauces but they were so good. I can't recommend this spot enough, definitely check it out if you're in the area!! read more

Cielito Lindo - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

10/26 update, breakfast burritos are back to 5/5! Went on a Saturday morning. We ordered two breakfast burritos and a breakfast plate. Everything was delicious! read more

Cielito Lindo - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing food got tacos and quesabirras, would definitely eat here again and will be recommending. The service wad good was ask how was it before ask if i wanted napkins, feels and taste like authentic hispanic food. read more

My favorite spot for birria tacos! Reasonable price and very filling. Bursting with flavor and it's so juicy. read more

Cielito Lindo - Mexican Near Me - San Francisco, California