Beautiful Mexican restaurant located in Nexton. Upon walking in there was this huge chessboard that I would love to come back and play because it was way too hot that day. The decor and layout were very beautiful throughout the entire restaurant. It seemed very thought out and a nice touch with the mini coat/purse hanger in front of the booths. The menus were colorful but a bit hard to flip through because the pages were so stiff and tight. I ordered a milk punch cocktail and found out shortly after that it went bad and not available. The manager made a suggestion based on the flavor profiles I gave him and got me something else. Truthfully it was alright, but not very balanced but I just sipped on it. We ordered some apps to start and we really enjoyed the octopus the most. The empanadas were also solid and I tried something new with the noodles which was different than anything I've had before. Carnitas is one of my favorite things to eat and while the presentation was nice, I didn't really feel like it tasted like the traditional ones I've had. Like it still had nice flavors but I just didn't enjoy them as much. The portions they give you are healthy and we definitely had leftovers. Our server was very friendly and they had a lot of support staff that were helpful as well. I would say this place has potential to be 5 stars but for me I found it a bit lacking in some small areas. Appetizers are solid but I think some opportunities with the entrees. Overall we still had a nice experience. read more

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SERVICE by Team Member Tee F was OUTSTANDING! He SHOULD BE TRAINING the other Servers, WITH COMPENSATION, if he's not! We were a large party and he didn't miss a beat! He paid attention to every detail, while being personable, funny and added to the Vibe! If he chooses to stay in the Food Services industry, his attitude and deft skills will take him far! Cielo is fairly new and chic but not pretentious. Good for family celebrations, date nights without pressure, and overall, great vibes. An In-house DJ and Live music, especially for weekends, would take it up another level and solidify it as a Charleston destination MUST! ALL of our food was fantastic. Most of the table had the Texas Rice Bowls but make sure you get the luscious cheese sauce on the side so your rice isn't clumpy. It'll still be delish but texturally off-putting. It comes with the standard three (3) choices of protein: Chicken, beef, shrimp, or you can elect to have one (1) or none. The Ancho Caesar Salad was a filling, savory and healthy choice to start, FULL of flavor! We also had the Carne Asada, which came with grilled Nopales and fried Cheese. ALL divine! Burritos are humongous! Wear your loose-fitters! Tacos come in threes (3s) but are the smaller hand-held. You may need 2 orders, depending on your appetite. Table Appetizers were the Sampler of Dips (Bean, Cheese, Guac). All good but should've been made to order. Freshly made chips would go a long way, too. Portions are leaner with some dishes so be mindful. If you eat nothing, COME for THE DRINKS, THE DRINKS, THE DRINKS! Large, DELISH & gets you RIGHT for the night...or day! We had Blueberry & Strawberry Margs all night. Definitely returning solo or with family and friends but a return is guaranteed! Ask for Tee F to make it a phenomenal visit! read more

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My wife and I celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary at Cielo, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. We were seated in a comfortable booth and were greeted by our server, Bryan, who was friendly, personable, and attentive from the moment we arrived. I ordered the Tamarind & Ancho-Glazed Salmon, which Bryan highly recommended, and I'm glad I took his advice--it was absolutely delicious. My wife ordered the Carne Asada Tacos and thoroughly enjoyed them as well. To drink, my wife had a glass of wine while I tried the Mexican Old Fashioned. Bryan actually crafted the cocktail himself, and it was excellent. We wrapped up the evening with a frosty margarita for dessert, which was the perfect ending to a great meal. While the food and drinks were outstanding, what truly made the evening memorable was Bryan. His exceptional service made our anniversary dinner feel genuinely special. The atmosphere at Cielo is equally impressive. The décor, lighting, and beautiful bar create an upscale, energetic vibe that reminded us of a high-end Las Vegas restaurant. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended. read more

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We came in for lunch and it was not busy at all. Our server was attentive and got all of orders down quickly! Similar to its sister companies , the decor is beautiful inside! The Cielo bowl was really flavorful and drinks were good! This is definitely a nice little spot especially at night! My only gripe is the menu is very hard to look through. read more

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Well the initial greeting from the hostess was super sweet and welcoming. Then the rest of the evening was subpar. I ordered birria tacos and my friend ordered a menu item. The server stated - "if we don't have that can you give me another option?" Odd. Do you have it, or no? But okay. She selected the octopus taco. Cool. After about 20 minutes he came back and said they didn't have either. Huh?! You're right next to a Publix and you don't have ingredients (I understand the octopus isn't an easy ingredient to come by, but also you should know that you don't have it). Food and service took forever and they were not busy. My birria was great - but I was starving by the time it arrived. Also, we waited forever for our bill. Another pet peeve when we had somewhere we needed to be and the server said he would be right back earlier.... Several managers were walking around the restaurant and none stopped by the table. Also when leaving, there was a manager at the door and neither the hostess or manager thanked us for our visit. No goodbyes. I mean no wonder the service is bad if management doesn't seem to care about their patrons. Extremely disappointing - especially when there are SO many other options in Nexton. Beautiful place but probably will never return. read more

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Ambiance: 4.0. It is beautiful and nicely decorated. The seating is interesting. We were in a semi-circular booth with 4 people in our group. It felt really cramped with a small table. Also watch your step! Service: 2.0. We did come in without a reservation. The restaurant was half full. We stood waiting for 20 minutes to be seated in a booth that was empty the whole time. The waiting area is nonexistent causing us to constantly have to move to stay out of the way. I don't believe we were checked on very much and there were a couple of things wrong but corrected when asked. However we'd asked to substitute rice side with lettuce and were charged extra without being informed. I'd asked for extra salad dressing and received a very small shot glass of dressing and was charged for it without being informed of the charge. Food 2.5 Once we were seated, the server brought us the smallest basket of chips and smallest dish of salsa I've ever seen in a Mexican restaurant. It looked more like a 1 person portion. We did ask for water and received a carafe with glasses but the glasses were the size of a shot glass, although they were pretty. I got the chicken Caesar salad. It came as a fully attached head of romaine lettuce with a sprinkling of dressing. There were a lot of croutons the same color as the chicken. I removed the croutons which amounted to about 2 handfuls, and the chicken was a small portion. The lettuce was difficult to cut with a butter knife. It was pretty in presentation though. The food tasted good, not very spicy. If you want the Mexican heat, not sure about that here. Overall it's looks over substance. And very pricy for what you get with small upcharges hidden. I hope this place makes some changes as it is in a great location and could be a fantastic place to go. I'm not returning without the service and substance issues being addressed. read more

Cielo Mexican Kitchen and Tequila - Chicken Caesar Salad - Mexican Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Met friends for lunch. Ordered Blackened Salmon Tacos on corn tortillas. Delicious! Three tacos and I ate every single bite! I normally can't eat that much but they were just so delicious. Upscale restaurant. Service was excellent. They also have a lunch menu. read more

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The decor is beautiful and you can surely tell that there was much thought behind every detail. Kudos to their interior designer! I made reservations online the night before to ensure we'd have seating on a Saturday night when everyone is out and about. I recommend making reservations even though there is plenty seating. We noticed quite a few people celebrating birthdays, really sweet of the restaurant to come out and serenade them. Added kicker, there's a DJ! We really wanted to love every aspect. The menus both the food and drink were beautiful but were annoying to browse because they were hard to manipulate as you looked through them due to the way they were bounded. (A qwerty code would be a nice touch for folks who may have a hard time managing the menus). Our server was very nice and offered her recommendations for both appetizers and dinner. In this area and especially in the South, you'd expect larger portion sizes but the vibe here is classier so smaller portion sizes. My daughter was surprised that her appetizer was so small. For us gluten free folks, there was not a lot offered clearly on the menu but I'm sure had I asked, the chef or the owners would have addressed my concerns. It seems like they aim to please their customers. The best part of the night was definitely my daughter and I hanging out together making memories (and sipping my Lychee-Mia )! read more

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Cielo is a fantastic new addition to Nexton! The restaurant is very well decorated with a cool, inviting ambience that immediately stands out. Service was impressively fast during lunch, which was a huge plus. I also loved the unique water glasses which were a fun detail that added to the experience. I ordered the birria ramen, which was an exciting find since it's not something I typically see on a Mexican restaurant menu. It included a generous amount of birria meat and had great flavor. The mini chimichanga appetizer was also excellent, especially the sauce, which was incredibly tasty. The grande burrito lived up to its name, huge and satisfying, and it met all expectations. So glad to have this new spot open in Nexton, and I can't wait to go back and try some of the great looking cocktails on the menu! read more

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We were the first one in on a Sunday. We still had to wait 20 minutes before we even ordered drinks. We had 6 people and they only brought out 1 salsa and one thing of chips. We were there almost 2 hours before we were able to leave. ALL the others that came in after us had already gone. We like the food but will be awhile before we go back. the service is always lacking. read more

The food is amazing and the service was excellent. The ambiance was great and the design is nice. It was my first time ordering from there, it was really good read more

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Cielo is such a beautiful space, service was amazing and food was outstanding! We tried the Mexican Sushi which is a must order. Cocktails are superb and served in such fun glassware. Food portions are huge and delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Cielo Mexican Kitchen and Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

Ambiance is very nice. Bartender was very attentive. We all enjoyed the food. My cheese steak burrito could have been a little hotter. Overall we would attend again. read more

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Had high expectations for this place, the decor is second to none but all stops there Table for six leaves zero elbow room, very uncomfortable but it is my fault, next time it will just be two of us. Service was a bit slow but understandable because they have only been open for about six weeks. Waitress brought one small basket of chips for six people and when we asked for another one to the other end of the table she replied that she had been told not to bring a second basket, seriously? She must've felt bad when one of us said it would be the first and the last time coming, 10 minutes later she brought a second basket and salsa. I know of no other Mexican restaurant to be so stingy with the chips and the salsa in small dishes Food was ok, nothing out of the average Mexican restaurant. Will go back to give them a second chance after all the kinks have been worked out but will only be two of us, I am curious to see about the chips and salsa read more

Came to check out a New Mexican restaurant. The vibe and decorations are beautiful and everything was designed for good quality. We can during an off time so while it started out empty there, it quickly filled up and was crowded. Service was good and food was delicious. If you don't like cilantro be sure to ask for less or none bc everything does have cilantro. Our alcohol drinks were good and there was a pitcher of water at the table. Everyone enjoyed their meal and mine specifically was the cielo burrito which was so big that I have a whole half left. Hands down the best salsa that is complimentary that we have had in a while- not watered down and had a nice flavor and kick. read more

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This is the second time I've come here and this time we sat outside on the patio bar area. The service is quick and super friendly. The food is always on point and we always leave excited to come back ready to try more! read more

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Food is very good. Service not so great. Wait staff could not even tell us what things were on menu. Twice when I have been there we clearly ordered burrito with steak and we got chicken. We had to ask for silverware. One bowl of chips they brought us had 5 full chips on top but underneath it was all chip crumbs (nothing bigger than 1/2 inch). read more

This charming Mexican restaurant has been on my list to go to for a while now and I wish I had gone sooner. The inside is decorated so beautifully with booths and tables and beautiful decor. I was greeted right away and seated after making a reservation. The reservation was probably not needed, but I did so anyways. The meal came with complementary chips and salsa and I'm not talking about the cheap kind of salsa you find in the store. The menu has many options for every pallet. My friend bought the Texas rice, which I forgot to get a picture of. I bought the grilled octopus with potatoes and it was so good! It was grilled perfectly and was so tender. I ordered a white sangria and my friend and I decided to buy the patron margarita flight. That flight is not for the weak of heart! It was very strong, but delicious. I would not recommend it for one person, but definitely two or three people. Overall, it was an amazing experience and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I cannot wait to go back. read more

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First, the service was entirely too slow. Our waitress was nowhere to be found at times; these kids don't know how to provide service. Then, my grilled burrito was dry and lacked taste. But worst of all, I paid $3 for shrimp as a sub for the chicken BECAUSE I AM A PESCATARIAN AND DO NOT EAT CHICKEN and it was given to me full of chicken and maybe 4 shrimp. As soon as I bit into it and tasted the chicken, it was over for me. Just gross. We told the waitress once she decided to come around again that my burrito was not pescatarian and she dismissed it with, "Oh.I thought you wanted both." NO! That's what SUB CHICKEN means. No apologies. No remorse. No offer to fix it. Just a lackluster acknowledgement. Chain Mexican restaurants are far better than this place. read more

The restaurant decor itself was appealing. The music was at an acceptable volume. When we walked in, there was hardly anyone in the restaurant and the hostess said it would be a 20 to 30 minute wait. We asked if they could please just sit us at a table for drinks and chips and salsa while we waited After speaking to the manager, they allowed it. The server we had was not very experienced it seemed, as multiple of the items we ordered came incorrect and had to be redone. She also didn't check on us without us flagging her down. The food was just average. I really wanted to love this place, as it's conveniently located and I thought it would be a more upscale Mexican option but there was nothing upscale except the price. There was not many vegan options. Some of the food was presented beautifully but the flavors did not match the look. Overall the best item we had was the cauliflower. The salsa was decent. We will probably not go back here. Although taco boy is hit or miss, I find them still to be the best Mexican option, outside of driving to Charleston for Bartaco or The Matador. read more

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The decor is fresh and quite lovely! The margaritas are amazing but surprisingly enough I love their espresso martini just as much! The Mexican sushi is one of my favorites and we loved loved the pork belly and salmon tacos! Been a few times and have enjoyed this new addition to nexton! read more

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We will definitely give this place another try but our first visit was a solid three stars. Hopped in for lunch and the interior is beautifully done. Wide open space with very comfortable seating with a mix of large and medium booths plus tables. They have an expansive menu with unique options as well as a large cocktail list. The food though was slightly underwhelming with the meat in the enchiladas being a little dry and the sauce was not very flavorful. We did get the lunch portion so we knew it would be a smaller portion, but some folks may be surprised how small it is. Perfect for us though, I hate wasting food. We will give it another go and try some of their other dishes because I think this place has a lot of potential. read more

Decent food Service needs to improve and seems to be getting worse Prices okay No happy hour prices read more

Food was awesome. A modern take on Mexican food. Very interesting menu especially if you are a foodie. Service was fantastic. The decorations and all around ambiance of the place is amazing. There is nothing like this in the surrounding area in Summerville. Drinks were awesome!!! Only margaritas around that taste and look like they have authentic ingredients. Not fake fluorescent mixers. read more

Cielo Mexican Kitchen and Tequila - Carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

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Lovely new Latin restaurant in Nexton - great drinks and food! Appetizer trio, Airline chicken, grilled burrito and mole chicken all exceptional! The chicken was literally fall off the bone and I can say enough about the dark mole!! Best mole I have had in Charleston area! Kate was our server and she was very attentive! We will definitely be regulars here. read more

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The food is delicious, the service is quick, they have a great drink menu with lots of options, the ambiance is gorgeous! There is plenty of indoor seating with booths and comfortable chairs, even the bar stools are couch-like. Plenty of outdoor seating as well and the bar is half in half out so you can sit on either side! It is gorgeous in there. Lots of gold and green, very beautiful. Not your basic typical mexican spot. read more

Waitress was friendly, the place is adorable the way it's decorated and had good food and portions, would definitely recommend:) read more

Cielo Mexican Kitchen and Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Summerville, South Carolina

First time here and the food and drinks were awesome! The restaurant is beautiful and has a great ambience. Thanks to our server, Bryan, this is one of the best experiences we've had at a restaurant in Summerville. We will be back soon! read more

Just opened so of course there will be problems. But the food was decent, I had better and I have had worse. Food taste was good flavors, but my dish came out cold 2 times so third time was a charm. Other notable was appetizer came out with dinner. But the salsa was really good, it is a shame they only give you a little bit in a very small dish. I am sure the place will get better as the staff get more training under their belts. read more

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Poorly managed establishment. Walked before ever being seated as the place was empty but had a long wait for a table...told it was due to no wait staff. Definitely a them problem. Won't ever go back and try again. First impressions are everything and theirs was not good. Now on to someone who wants our business. read more

Just has a delicious dinner at Cielo. Our server Yanuaria took great care of us. We ordered the octopus, salmon tacos and the Cielo steak bowl. Everything was delish. Can't wait to come back again. read more

First time to the restaurant! We got there Sunday 11:30ish. We were seated promptly!! We had the Texas rice bowl and Texas fajitas! Both were very tasty. Portions were plenty! Our server Bryan (with a y) was very friendly and attentive! We will be back and we will look for our server Bryan ( with a y) thanks for taking care of us!! read more

The best part of visiting this place was the ambiance .. I loved the half circle or as I call them "bucket booths" booths the colors very warm and inviting... service was good...I appreciated the, I assume, managers checking in on the tables ...and of course I advised them of every thing I wasn't pleased with and they were open to it. However I can see why they have a 3 on here because the Food was not the best ..the guacamole was just plain smashed avocados topped with a sprinkle of pico and some type of oil I could've did without . I had to ask them for a side of pico(which I was charged for and it was only about 1oz or less), lemon and salt to jazz it up and even still was not enjoyable ... I also had the Baja (fish) tacos which I wouldn't get again however my husband liked them . My friend had the Caesar salad that I tried and the dressing is different however they just need to add more ,. Maybe put some under the lettuce along with drizzling it on top because she had to ask for more dressing and it still wasn't enough. One thing I would get again is the drink - I forgot the name but it had lychee in it .... also the chicken chimichangas.. they were very flavorful ... my friend had the blackended salmon tacos that she liked which also could use more sauce. Overall I am willing to give this place another try with other dishes read more

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This place is absolutely gorgeous. They serve authentic Mexican cuisine. Service was amazing and the food was delicious. My margarita was freshly made and they have a wonderful selection of tequilas. The manager, Anthony, was so nice and super knowledgeable about the tequilas. Will definitely come back. Highly recommend read more

Ordered duck flautas. Duck was really gamey. Asked to have it taken off the bill and it was but I was given a hard time about it. Bar service is slow and completely unengaged. Given so many other Mexican restaurants in the local area, I will not go back. read more

The interior is well decorated. They need to add acoustic tiles to the roof to dampen the noise, quite loud. As for the food, it was edible. I wouldn't call it authentic Mexican in any way. I had the queso app and it was bland. No flavor just cheese. Salsa was very mild. For the main course we had the chicken burrito and the Bandeja Paisa. The burrito needed spice and flavor. The Bandeja steak was just a piece of meat, no spice and little flavor. The Walmart chorizo has more flavor than the piece I had. The arepas tasted of dough. The pork belly was bland and overcooked. We asked for hot sauce and told they had some. Came out with a saucer of tomatillo salsa and told that was the spiciest thing they had and charged us an extra dollar for it. The drink for the bar was decent. Not sure worth $15 though. If you want real Mexican or spice and flavor I wouldn't go here. read more

Decided to try Cielo despite the reviews and was pleasantly surprised! The ambiance was beautiful, drinks were perfect, and our server Diego was great! Oh and the food was delicious! I recommend the beet carpaccio! read more

The food is to die for!!! And it's not overpriced. You get pretty large servings for what you pay and the presentation was beautiful. The atmosphere of this restaurant is fun, modern and chic, and a bit upscale but still somewhere to relax and enjoy a margarita. I have been twice and enjoyed it both times! I brought my mom my second time and she enjoyed it as well. Service is wonderful and everyone was friendly. read more

I wish I slowed long enough to take photos. Gorgeous interior, beautiful food presentation and flavor. If you're a fan of mainstream mexican, don't go. If you value fresh ingredients and sauces specifically paired to the meal, try it! The beet "salad" was gorgeous and so delicious. Tamale was particularly tasty- every bite! Empanadas were fresh with a masa "shell." And the cielo burritos was jam packed of goodness. I'm shocked to read the other reviews because our experience with amazing. So, so fresh. Can't wait to go back. read more

I really wanted to love this place because the decor and atmosphere are absolutely stunning. It's a beautiful restaurant, and to be fair, the food was actually decent--the flavors were there and the quality was good. Unfortunately, comfort levels made it impossible to enjoy. Our Incident The biggest issue was a major mishap where a tray of fajitas was spilled onto one of our guests and all over the floor. It was a mess, loud, and honestly stressful moment for everyone and the server. While accidents happen, what was shocking was the lack of recovery from the management. The manager never came over to check on us, apologize, or ensure our guest was okay. To top it off, there was no compensation offered--not even a discount on the spilled meal or a round of drinks for the trouble. It felt very dismissive. The replaced steak fajitas arrived immediately but was a mix of steak and pork, not what was originally ordered. The Atmosphere & Comfort While the restaurant looks great, the seating is a different story.The booths are incredibly small, tight, and unnecessarily elevated a foot off the floor. I later saw a child 3 booths up from us, must've been 6-8 years old misstep and fall on the floor. We felt completely cramped throughout the meal, which made it hard to relax, especially after the chaos of the spill. Final Verdict It's a shame because the kitchen is clearly doing a good job, but the management and front-of-house service are severely lacking. If you're looking for a comfortable night out and want to try this restaurant sit at the bar, the outside or table, you don't want to be jammed into one the booths. We'll definitely try it again but for right now it's a 1 star review. Hopefully in the upcoming months things get better. read more