Cielito Lindo Restaurant

626-442-1254
1612 Santa Anita Ave
South El Monte, CA 91733
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Mexican

Customer Reviews (21 reviews)

luz

on Yahoo Mar 13, 2010
I was at El Cielito Lindo last week with my husband and a couple of friends. I have to say that their food is very pricy and not at all good. In addition, I did not like the fact that they did not break my bill down to food and... (more)

Adi

on Yahoo Mar 08, 2010
I have to say that i LOVED this place. The only thing that did through me off a bit was the note that the valet parking staff have " tips appreciated", i mean they don't need to note that what's so ever. Once we entered the... (more)

ledezma

on Citysearch Oct 19, 2009
el mariachi esta supuesto a ser bueno pero de mariachi no tiene nada fui a cenar con mi esposa por aniversario i de berdad q desepsion los tragos que sirven paresen tragos vijens caros sin decorasion los manteles no los... (more)

black dahlia

on Citysearch Oct 05, 2009
I ordered a plate that was 25 usd and a coke and i ended up paying like 50 usd. i thought did taxes go up?...whats so good about this place that i just paid 50 usd.I WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN!... (more)

Guadalupe

on Yahoo Sep 30, 2009
Oh my god! My family and I had the worst experience ever at El Cielito Lindo in South El Monte. So we all meet there to celebrate my birthday a couple of weeks ago.As soon as my husband and I pulled in the premises, the valet... (more)

vuitton lover

on Yahoo Jul 17, 2009
My brother decided to celebrate his birthday with the family and thought of this place because of the entertainment. The food was ridiculously expensive. Soft drinks were $6.00 and the cheapest plate was $17.95 for... (more)

Khalie

on Citysearch Apr 11, 2009
How in the *&^% does a meal costing $32.00 come out to $51.00 before sales tax and after 15% gratuity $65.15... Can someone please example because if any thing food was for peasants! Everything was dipped in LARD!... (more)

guillermo reyes jr.

on Yahoo Feb 10, 2009
YES, the food is very expensive and also not as very good, too bad , and yes $15 margaritas are very expensive. the music is good especially when "reyna" performs. but yes i heard the same complaint over the pst 20yrs ,... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Nov 21, 2008
We went here for my friends 21st birthday party. I thought it was awesome, the food was very authentic and the mariachi music was so cool. The trumpets were really loud and the singing was great. I would go back any day.... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Sep 21, 2008
The best black beans ever! I don't know how they do it, but they manage to add flavor into dishes that are normally butchered when translated into Mex food in America. Yummy in the tummy.... (more)

Marsha825

on Citysearch Jul 20, 2008
Wow, I loved this place before but now after the remodel it is extremly nice. The staff is wonderful and the Mariachi sing with such soul they take your breath away! The food is always excellent. If you have never been I... (more)

guzm3jo

on Yahoo Jun 28, 2008
The music was good and the food was a little costly but since the WHOLE famaly was there we had areally great time......until the bill arrive...the efen waiter acted like we where not going to be able to afford the... (more)

Ray

on Yahoo May 12, 2008
We took my mother to Cielito Lindo the day before Mother's Day, Saturday, for the 9pm Mariachi show. It was very crowded due to the holiday but we got a very good table for the three of us. The Mariachi was very good and... (more)

robomun69

on Citysearch Feb 08, 2008
We recommend this restaurant to any and all who appreciate authentic Mexican food, and great Mariachi music for a reasonable price. Celito Lindo is excellent for any special celebration. Our family and friends... (more)

cathy

on Yahoo Jul 13, 2007
BEST PLACE IN TOWN, WITH LOT'S OF CLASS......: I DROVE DOWN FROM ALTA LOMA AND WANTED TO SEE FOR MYSELF WHAT THE RESTUARANT WAS ALL ABOUT. I HAD A BLAST...!! THE SERVICE WAS GREAT EVERYONE WAS ENJOYING THEMSELF THE... (more)

Mar Yvette

on Citysearch Jun 14, 2007
Folks flock to this venerable eatery for the live mariachi performances and vibrant atmosphere that offer a little taste of Mexico. (more)

bell

on Yahoo Apr 22, 2007
Excellent: Went for a birthday. Valet parking available. Located in industrial S. El Monte, this is a medium sized room with a comfortable feel. No smoking. Our server was quick, friendly and efficient, made us feel... (more)

csolorza

on Citysearch May 13, 2006
I would not recommend this resaurant unless you really want to listen to mariachi. Definitely not for mother's day, or any other big holiday. The menu is different, and limited, overpriced $25.00 p/person, food is... (more)

evazac

on Citysearch Mar 12, 2006
If your looking for mexican food, its average, but if your looking for great authentic mariachi then you've found the right place. Go for drinks and a great live show, its a blast with friends... (more)

caballo.blanco@...

on Yahoo Sep 10, 2005
Cielito Lindo but the rest falls short: The setting of this restaurant is nice. Dark atmosphere, Mariachi playing and people having a good time. The food however is not what it use to be. The menu is smaller, although... (more)
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