Cielito Lindo

1130 E Clark Ave, Santa Maria - 93455
188 reviews
Mexican
(805) 938-7958

Ever go out to eat with high expectations only to be let down with mediocre food?I’m going to chalk this as a off day.We ordered chorizo con huevos and machaca breakfast’s. Chorizo wasn’t stirred in with eggs and it was overcooked, burnt. ( See pictures)Machaca was just okay. Refried beans were cold, Potatoes were Luke warm.Service was not good, both guys working were very nice, but were too busy eating their own breakfast to check on us. I had to interrupt them to get my check.There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in Santa Maria, I’m not sure if I will return.

We decided to stop by after the dinner hour on a major holiday, not expecting very much. What a terrific surprise! We were seated immediately, provided with warm chips and salsa while we decided on our meal. We decided to split a combination plate - Tamale, cheese enchilada, and a chili relleno. It was an excellent choice! Served piping hard, the various sauces and cheeses blended in a really wonderful way! A delightful meal! Not the fanciest locale, but helpful, friendly service and a super convenient location makes this one of our favorite Mexican restaurants nearby.

Great food and excellent service. Also don’t forget they have CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF ? 10/10 ??

Hole in the wall kinda jewel. Amazing food, very attentive staff and courteous service!

The food was great! And this needs to be said the Salsa is outstanding great flavor!

Place came highly recommended by a friend and they were on point! Service was prompt and courteous from start to finish.Fresh (warm) chips and salsa were great.Food was great. Their 3 Amigos Burrito was HUGE and tasted as good as the portions were huge. Also tried their quesadilla, tortilla soup and fajitas… all were EXELLENT!

Big portions! We went on our way from Santa Maria to Lompoc. My dad ordered the Enchiladas Suizas. It was 3 enchiladas, beans and rice. I ordered the Camarones a la Diabla. Portions were HUGE! My dad managed to finish all his enchiladas and most of the beans and rice. I finished half the camarones, the salad, beans and rice. I took the rest of the camarones and tortillas home for later. The food was tasty. The salsa was nice. I think it's made in-house. The beans for the enchiladas came in a tortilla bowl. While that's a nice presentation, my dad is allergic to wheat, not so much that he couldn't eat it. But had my sister-in-law been there, as a coeliac, she couldn't have eaten the beans. Prices are certainly making up for losses during the pandemic! $45 with tip for 2 diners.

Amazing tacos, cannot express enough how delicious this food is.Chips and salsa are on point.11/10 will eat from this place the rest of my life

Service was great. Glad they still have their outdoor dinning. I hope everybody keeps that. My Chili Verde burrito was huge. Had to take it home. Love our local eatery.

Great food and fair prices, if only the waiter would bring me the lemon I asked for in my water...