Great food and great margaritas (strong), the service is good! I have nothing bad to say, I've been here twice and I lovely the place. It's very small, only a dozen tables but worth the visit! I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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The restaurant is a popular spot in the area. The dining area is cozier than I expected with a nice ambiance. The service is really good here and the menu has a good variety. The chips came out warm and the salsa is similar to other Mexican restaurants. The California burrito is a generous size and had a good ratio of filling. read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Cielos has some of the most authentic Mexican food and the atmosphere is always amazing, I tried their cielos dip and it was a meal on its own. It was rich and flavorful and the drinks were great too. Definitely a must try spot for any occasion. The service was great and the waiter we had was very accommodating and patient and made sure we had everything we needed, will be going back for sure! read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - Outside photo op - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

We were craving Tex-mex and Cielo seemed like a good bet based on reviews. Walking in, I was immediately struck by how small the dining room is when the parking lot is huge. Thankfully we got a table but after us there was a wait. They provide free chips and salsa but... They are those round, bagged type, and not good. It was a genuine letdown that made us skip the queso and guac. Hate to be so harsh on free chips but first impressions made us question the review we read. Thankfully the mains were better. Our server was attentive without hovering and was very friendly and welcoming. What we ordered: * Carnitas Tacos (8/10): The pork was tender and flavorful, served on solid corn tortillas that held up well. * Mole Enchiladas (7/10): The chicken was moist and the sauce had a distinct tang, though the profile leaned a bit too sweet for my personal preference. The sides were the sleeper hit of the meal. The refried black beans come in a crispy little tortilla bowl with a fried plantain, but the rice was the real winner of the plate. If they could just figure out a way to serve fresh, house made chips, this place would be an absolute powerhouse. Bathroom Review Single occupancy room. The men's room has both a toilet and a urinal and was kept very clean. They provide paper towels. read more

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Service was good. The food lacked flavor. I got the birria tacos and they tasted bland and so did the salsa. I was pretty disappointed as I've heard really good things about this place. Nothing was bad, it just doesn't stand out in my mind as amazing or a top choice for Mexican food in the area. read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Had a great meal and apps at the bar. Bartender was a gentleman and the margaritas were excellent! Awesome quesadillas for apps and nice tacos for meal! read more

The food was OK but the waitress was the worst waitress I've ever had in 53 years of my life. I could've really skipped the bill and left and she wouldn't even notice that we left. That's how bad she was. We asked for more chips and salsa never got it when our food came. She just put it down and then never came back about 15 minutes later I saw her at the bar talking to people I've never experienced such a bad experience in my life at a restaurant.. then after yapping to everyone at the bar, she finally comes back and we need hot sauce and drinks that took another 15 minutes. My food was almost done at that time. What a horrible waitress and it wasn't even that busy. I could understand this lady was awful. I can't even believe it.. read more

We ate outside since we had a dog with us. The service was friendly; we had two attentive waiters to our party of eight. Best flautas I've ever had. read more

Came on Easter and everything was so perfect! The food was delicious and the waiter Santiago was so attentive and nice! The best dining experience I've had here so far!! read more

We came here spontaneously as we were looking for food in the area. Honestly, surprised that the food was good. Portions were decent, however I wish they gave us sour cream with our entrees, nothing came with that or guac :( read more

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we were very happy that we found this cute Mexican restaurant in Braintree. Much smaller than you would think for the parking lot but the ambience is great. The food is absolutely delicious and the service was good. Alexis did a good job. Their drinks are not very pricey, and the margaritas are huge. Our favorite dish of the night were the steak taquitos. But honestly, everything was great. Their portions are huge. Took some home and reheated them in the air fryer the following day they were even better. read more

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I went to Cielo on Cinco de Mayo and it was packed. They were very accommodating. While we waited, not only did they keep updating us on the status of our table, but they brought drinks to us and the short wait was well worth it. Everyone on staff was ideal and the food was great. I got the taco salad with grilled chicken. They have a very good menu to choose from. read more

What happened??? Change of management? Owner? Staff? New menus were our first clue. Can't bend them open, sticky and dirty. Not an upgrade. They clearly don't wipe them down. L Missing our server who was always there. The new staff isn't it. Order one drink, received a different one more than one time. Drinks are unbalanced and missing items many times. It's just not good. Many of the items don't include anything extra any more. Like fajita has no cheese, no sour, no guac. Everything is a BIG upcharge. Good things chips and salsa still free. Many menu changes too. Missing some of the old favs. The past three times has been u asking for items that said they were included and never came. Having to babysit our order while we are out is crazy. It used to be full up with a wait and now it's not. I understand. Overall the food "can" be good still but overall prices went up like crazy and items aren't the same. The service is awful. We sit with empty drinks or missing items. No. Just no. Not for the prices they are charging. Cielo changed and not for the better. We won't return after being customers for many many years. It's a bummer. read more

This place is really great. REALLY authentic Mexican cuisine the likes of which you won't find anywhere else in MA. They even let me order an authentic staple item I happen to love off-menu! The chips that they provide are even stone-ground! The one major gripe I have with this place: It seems like the owner might benefit from hiring outside of their friend circle because the guy behind the bar was pretty rude to me despite going out of my way to be friendly and complimentary. I'm betting that he's a close personal friend of the owner and feels he can say whatever he wants to a customer with no fear of losing his job. I definitely docked him a few percentage points on his tip for this rudeness. read more

I recently moved into the neighborhood and needed to find my new go-to Mexican spot asap--I'm super excited to say I think I've found it in Cielo! I visited on a Friday night around 6:30 and had no trouble getting a table, by the time we left the place was pretty full, but there was still no line so it doesn't seem like the kind of place where you should expect a long wait. Our server was so nice and definitely on top of things, the food and drinks all came out really quickly too. I'll start by saying Cielo has itself one impressive cocktail list, including at least a dozen different types of margaritas. I opted for the Habanero Pineapple margarita and really enjoyed it. That type of flavor can definitely be a risk--there's nothing worse than an overly sweet, artificial marg--but this was perfectly balanced and so tasty. My husband and I started with the Cielo dip (always gotta try the namesake dishes) and followed it up with the Enchiladas Mole Poblano and Tequila Shrimp Tacos. Everything was delicious, but the Cielo dip has to be the star of the show. It's loaded up with shrimp, steak, chicken, and queso and comes with tortillas on the side. It's so decadent and could have been a meal on it's own, but it's sooo worth the calories. Portion sizes were generous all around and we had plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. I can't wait to visit again and explore the rest of the menu! read more

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" Cheap , big portions, delicious & lots of parking" The food here is good . Lots of flavors , fresh and tasty . The portions are big . The prices are cheap for the quantity and quality. They have a big parking lot , so parking is not an issue . It's in Braintree not in Boston MA. However the commute is not bad if you have a car , not sure about public transportation. However it should be accessible it's in a well traffic neutral spot , just google for public transportation from your area . The drinks are big and generous too . Inside it's well decorated leaving a fun ambiance. Think a funky Mexican restaurant with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Bathrooms were super clean as well . Service was pretty good . Even though it was busy they were well organized. read more

Cielo has indoor and outdoor seating and for dinner that day I sat inside. I ordered the Pescado Al Ajillo entree for $20. First to arrive was a complimentary basket of chips and a small bowl of cold red salsa. The chips were thicker and therefore crunchier than average and the cold salsa was ok tasting (3). The entree arrived about 15 minutes later and was a large lightly fried fish fillet with vegetables, tomatoes, onions and sliced avocado on top with some garlic butter drizzled over all of it. There was a scoop on Spanish rice on the plate too. It was a good tasting meal but I would have liked more garlic butter giving the meal more moistness. It wasn't a dry meal but would have tasted better with more sauce. I gave this meal a 3.5 but will round down for Yelp purposes. The salsa and chips could have been better and for some reason the air conditioner was on high that evening providing for a cold interior. read more

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Probably some of the best Mexican I've had in a long time! Everything was so fresh and the service was wonderful. The price points were also affordable for the quality. Highly recommend! read more

Fast service and great food. I had the Baja fish tacos. Very fresh and tasty. The chips and salsa were great too.

Nice atmosphere and friendly service. The food is very good, however, the tortilla chips are way too salty.

this was a terrible experience. I ordered a full meal and never got anything delivered. They said they had no record of an order, Total BS. Just sloppy management. Crappy management / Sloppy food. read more

Have been here a few times and just getting around to leaving a review. Anything I've tried has always been good. Also get good customer service every time I go. I'm sure I'll be back when in the area. read more

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Clean, inviting and friendly space. The employees are always attentive, professional and helpful. The food is delicious, the drinks are good and the salsa is one of the best in the area. The California is absolutely massive and delicious. One of our favorite local spots! read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Food was phenomenal! Tortilla chips came out warm & salsa was perfect. Server was very friendly & attentive to us. Ambiance was great. Small space, but big impression. will definitely come back. read more

I was invited out by some coworkers for lunch and this place was suggested and I am glad that it was. It has plenty of parking which is hard to find in the Braintree area and the parking lot and exterior of the buildings very clean as well. When we went in side we were pleasantly greeted and told we could sit where we would like. The interior reflected the exterior in being very clean and nicely decorated . We had our drink order and lunch order taken and I had the California burrito and it was excellent, one of the best burritos I have had in a long time. I will say I did like the salsa but really did not care as much for the tortilla chips, but I don't rate a restaurant on just chips and salsa. Overall it was a very positive experience and I am glad I was able to try this place out as the food and service were on point. read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - California Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

I'm already a fan of mex food, but this place is legit!, the food is excellent, talk to Mario at the bar.Pleasant staff and great atmosphere! read more

What a treat! An absolute gem for Mexican cuisine on the South Shore in Braintree. Small, quaint, well lit, nicely decorated and perfect music. Plenty of free parking in their own parking lot. Friendly courteous polite and professional staff greeting once you enter the establishment. Comfortable seating. Food was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. Ordered the table side guacamole for appetizer and the camarones al ajillo. Sorry No pic on the guacamole. It was devoured quickly. Highly recommend. read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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To start, my grandmother is from Mexico (Jalisco, where these guys say their parents are from) so I grew up with authentic Mexican food and often visited family there who also cooked. Thus I can say this place, like most here in Massachusetts, is NOT authentic. It's your run-of-the-mill tex-mex, which would be fine if they were honest about it and hadn't gone down hill over the years. That being said, I have eaten here more than once since they opened. Service is okay, but only when Yanni is around. Otherwise, I typically find my order to be incorrect or end up waiting a long time with no one checking in. While okay when they opened, food is absolutely terrible now. In recent years, it's nothing more than poorly put together slop with no flavor. I'm aware the economy has had its ups and downs these last years, but that's no excuse to cut corners everywhere you can. I felt the food was overpriced as is, but now it's even more-so. So disappointing. The atmosphere isn't much better. Not a fan of the decor (minor pet peeve so unimportant) and it's way too small for the capacity they try to cram in here. You're just about sitting on top of everyone around you. You'd think by now they'd have moved to a bigger location, but maybe they just don't bring in the kind of money needed to justify it? I very rarely write reviews for anywhere, but after abysmal experiences on six different occasions over the years, I feel it's time. Why six times if it's so bad? My friends for some reason liked this place and I used to bare it for their sakes. (Maybe it was the drinks? Not a fan myself, but ymmv.) However, that's liked... past tense. Even they're all done after our last experience, which for one unfortunately included a not-great bathroom aftermath. Avoid this place and take the hike into east Boston or even Waltham (Taqueria El Amigo) if you want some actual decent Mexican food. Or if you're just looking for good comfort food, head to El Sarape in East Braintree/Weymouth Landing. (There is actually room to breathe in there!) Unfortunately MA has never been where good Mexican is at and Cielo is no exception. read more

Yani was excellent he recomm a drink as well as a meal and both turned out to be excellent. YanI was very attentive and on top of his service. Pleasure to eat here read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

the food was excellent our waiter I believe his name was elijah or Israel , he work on 9/18/2025 and we were a family of five and like the food was so good ! he was amazing can't wait to come back read more

awesome food. even better service. Yanni who took care of us was outstanding! the portion quantities were generous. read more

I was Cielo's tonight! I love the vibe, waitstaff, the margaritas, and food. Definitely a great restaurant in a convenient location.

The food was very good! Service was a bit slow as our waitress had multiple tables inside the restaurant as well as in the outdoor area. The restaurant is very nicely decorated, perfect for dinner if you're looking for something a step up from casual dining. Fried Calamari is a must here! read more

Cocktails were absolutely delicious, my waiter was amazing. One thing about Cielo is the customer service is by far the best ive experience here in Massachusetts. Restaurant is conveniently located off a main road, spacious parking. Again the staff takes the win with quick service, friendly & informative. Cozy ambiance, great for a group night out. Music was low great for conversation. Food presentation was espectacular. A young man with great skill made guacamole from scratch at our table, it was delicious by the way. Drinks guacamole and great ambiance. read more

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Great food, drinks, and service. Was looking for Mexican cuisine on way home from Boston. This place popped up and great find. Great friendly vibe too! Will be back with the crew! read more

So today I walked into Cielo with my husband into a restaurant that was almost empty. I sat down at the table while my husband went to the bathroom first. Then I went to the bathroom and my husband sat down at the table. Then we sat for another 10 minutes and still no one had to come to take our drink order or being salsa and chips which normally happens when we come to Cielo. I've been to Cielo many times to the point that I know some of the bartenders by name. After sitting for almost 15 minutes I took my bag and on my way out said I've been sitting here and watched you guys serve two other large tables who came in after us chips and salsa and take drink orders yet no one has managed to even say hello to my husband and I yet. I walked out telling them apparently we are invisible. Of course the apologies came then but In reality I don't want your apologies right now. I want to be treated like a paying customer who deserves service. I have a video review ready to go. I'm giving Cielo a chance to respond to my detailed email video with an appropriate answer. read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

Menu is big enough for variety but small enough to ensure food is fresh and well prepared. Tableside guacamole is made to order and service is always good. read more

Average place - not authentic. Definitely tex mex. I went with my bf on a Friday night and it was pretty packed but we were able to get a table to walk in. Chips and salsa immediately served. Ordered a California burrito because they didn't do mix and match for their tacos. The burrito itself was massive! There was flavor but nothing stood out so I guess it's better than bland. Surprisingly a good amount of beef in the burrito. My bf ordered Cochina pibil. He didn't really enjoy it that much. Portions were small - usually you get a lot of rice and beans and it was barely anything read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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Finally real Mexican thank you GOD The food was so good and the service is a A plus wow will be there once a week read more

Cielo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Braintree, Massachusetts

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We had a group of 7 celebrating our Father's 92nd birthday. We called ahead of time to warn them we were coming. They had a table ready for us on arrival even though they were almost completely full. The service, food and drinks were excellent! Thank you Cielo! We will back to visit again. read more