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Celia's - Reviews

4019 Judah St, 94122 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
380

Reviews

61.3%

Satisfaction

114

negative

33

neutral

233

positive

What people say about Celia's

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Jennifer F.
Review date: 10/18/2025
3
Misleading Prices and Underwhelming Food
While the location near the beach is great and we were seated right away on a busy Friday night, our experience was marred by several issues. The prices have risen, but the menu (the in-house hard copy version) was not updated, meaning we didn't know the actual cost until we received the bill. When this was mentioned to the waitress, she simply stated, “ya, the prices are different, ” which felt like false advertising. Four of us went in due to the crowd and good reviews, but the food was underwhelming. We just thought others should know.
  • location8
  • menu2
  • bill2
  • false advertising1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Solo Dinner
Group Size
  • Solo
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Jeff C.
Review date: 10/15/2025
9
Great Taco Tuesday Experience!
As someone new to the neighborhood, I decided to try this restaurant after walking by and seeing they were having Taco Tuesday. I had a lovely time and am eager to return soon to explore the rest of the menu!
  • Taco Tuesday9
  • lovely time8
  • rest of the menu9
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
bruno L.
Review date: 10/12/2025
7
Good Food, Nice Ambiance, Basic but Fair
My experience at this restaurant was pleasant. The ambiance and decor were nice, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The service was smiling and efficient, making the dining experience smooth. The cuisine was good, and considering the price, it was very correct. However, the food remained quite basic.
  • ambiance and decor8
  • service8
  • cuisine7
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Large Group
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Karla K.
Review date: 10/06/2025
10
Wonderful 80th Birthday Celebration!
We recently hosted an 80th birthday celebration here for my mother-in-law, and everything was absolutely wonderful! The staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the entire event. They truly went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. The food and drinks were excellent, and we received so many compliments from our guests about how delicious everything was. The atmosphere was perfect for a special occasion, and the service made it feel effortless from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you to the entire team for helping make this milestone celebration so memorable! We’d definitely book another event here again.
  • staff10
  • food and drinks10
  • atmosphere10
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wayse A.
Review date: 09/21/2025
1
Rude Phone Service
I tried to order over the phone today, and the lady answering was very rude. The service received was a 1.
  • lady answering1
  • Service1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
McKinley D.
Review date: 09/21/2025
7
Chilaquiles are fire, tacos are not
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The chilaquiles were absolutely fire and are only served on weekends. They were "hella dummy" good. However, the street tacos were a definite "no".
  • chilaquiles9
  • street tacos2
Price per Person
  • $100+
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Philip J. M.
Review date: 09/19/2025
10
Outstanding Mexican Food and Service
Celia's has consistently been good to us, and the food is outstanding. As locals with Mexican roots and high standards for service, we can confirm that Celia's meets every expectation. Our experience has been that if you don't like the food, you don't know what good Mexican food is; and if you don't like the service, you haven't asked for help. The food and service are exceptional.
  • food10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Glenn S.
Review date: 09/01/2025
10
Fantastic Food and Service After 25 Years!
I hadn't been to this restaurant in 25 years, and I was not disappointed. The food was fantastic, and the service was awesome. I had the MAC tacos, which are made with mango, avocado, and carnitas. They were so delicious!
  • food10
  • service10
  • MAC tacos10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Daniel Z.
Review date: 08/03/2025
9
Pleasant Surprise at Celia's
The wait at Outerlands next door was an hour long, so my wife and I popped into Celia's for brunch and immediately got a table. I was pleasantly surprised at the great food, warm service, and comfy booths. I've walked by the place for years and never ventured in, but it's definitely worth checking out. The giant frosted michilada glass was on point, the chips and salsa were quick and tasty, and the Giants game was on too! An idea for the management: You might consider putting a framed review with pictures of the inside of your restaurant out front by the door. From the outside of the restaurant, you would never know how nice and relaxing it is inside.
  • food8
  • service8
  • booths8
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Hojoon C.
Review date: 07/31/2025
9
Amazing Tacos and Mezcal!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I highly recommend trying their street taco, which was absolutely amazing. The margarita was also gorgeous. For those who enjoy it, I suggest trying their mezcal directly from Mexico. The service, atmosphere, and food all received a perfect 5/5 rating.
  • street taco10
  • margarita9
  • mezcal8

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