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    Cielito Lindo

    4.3 (439 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

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    CIELITO LINDO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Quesabirria taco and al pastor taco
    Tyler S.

    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.

    Vans C.

    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.

    Quesabirrias
    Anh T.

    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.

    Pambazo - chorizo, potato, queso fresco, lettuce, hot sauce
    Geri S.

    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.

    Don't believe the listed hours
    Alex C.

    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.

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    Areeta W.

    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.

    2 quesabirrias
    Rachel R.

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

    Ham and Egg burrito
    Gerard Y.

    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.

    Vegan enchiladas
    Sandra T.

    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.

    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!

    Quesabirria
    Priscilla W.

    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.

    quesabirrrias with consome

    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.

    Tacos
    Beth K.

    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.

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

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    Are there breakfast burritos served all day or just for a certain time?

    Do they serve quesabirria all day?

    Yes

    Are the quesabirria made out of goat meat?

    That's what burria is :D

    What are their hours and phone number?

    They told me 8am to 8pm, but one day I went they didn't open until 9. Don't know the phone number.

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    4.3 miMission
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    Hands down the best thing I ate in San Francisco! It was not only delicious but enough to fill me…read moreup for the entire day. I ordered the carnitas burrito and my husband ordered the carne asada one. We also asked the guys for a salsa picante and their house made one delivered! The ingredients were tasty, well seasoned and fresh. Service is quick, food and ambiance are no frills and cash only. I think about this burrito daily and am willing to travel across the country to get it again. Not to mention, but this is a Mission style burrito in the Mission! This is the only way to do it and I now totally understand the hype.

    Stopped by here with some friends for dinner after we had happy hour. Walked in, and luckily, there…read morewas no line. A few people were already in there eating, and we know this place is good, as a few others in our group and I have been here multiple times. The Taqueria is typical of any other, with bench-style chairs for folks to sit on, a water station, and workers cooking it up in the kitchen. I wasn't too hungry, so I grabbed a Super Lengua Taco, while my friends grabbed burritos, we ended up grabbing 3 complimentary chips and guac/salsa with our order and the food came out pretty quickly. When I saw my Taco I forgot how much they stuffed it and wow, two of these would've filled me up just like a taco; there was so much Lengua that it kept falling off after every bite. The flavors all came together and I scruffed down the whole thing after about 6+ bites! Definitely a place to come to if you're looking for a full meal, or something to snack on!

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    La Taqueria

    4.1(5.1k reviews)
    4.6 miMission
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    Definitely the best burrito spot in the city 10 out of 10 we did the Carne Asada with chips and…read moresalsa which was very fresh. The line was quite long wrapped around the block but took about 25 minutes because people come here sit down and they eat and leave pretty quickly because the lines are long. The ambience is very nice. It's like I walked into a Hispanic home. The staff here are very friendly, but please make sure you accommodate because there is a lot of people waiting in line so I'm not saying eat your food fast and leave. There is benches and tables which make it feel like you walked into a Hispanic home as well. The Strawberry Horchata and mango Agua Fresca is really good 10 out of 10.

    Beware!!! I need to…read morewarn people about this because I only found out AFTER asking questions myself. This place is famous for their burritos and especially the "Dorado style," which tastes amazing -- BUT what they don't clearly disclose anywhere is that the Dorado style burrito is cooked in pork lard unless you specifically ask for it "dry" or with vegetable oil. As someone who does not eat pork for religious reasons, finding that out after already eating there was honestly really upsetting. And the frustrating part is that there is NO clear sign or disclosure telling customers this. If I never asked, I would have had no idea. I actually still like this spot and appreciate that they at least offer a dry/vegetable oil option if you ask, but customers should not have to investigate ingredients themselves to avoid pork. Jewish, Muslim, vegetarian, and other customers deserve transparency. A simple sign or note on the menu saying that Dorado style is prepared with pork lard by default would solve this issue completely. Great food, but this absolutely needs to be disclosed better. One of my all time favorite spots in general.

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    Our drinks and extras menu. Out of tangerine, now serving watermelon.

    La Taqueria - Temporarily out of beef head and beef tongue. If you want it crispy please ask for it.

    Temporarily out of beef head and beef tongue. If you want it crispy please ask for it.

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    Cielito Lindo - mexican - Updated May 2026

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