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Cielito Lindo - Reviews

3440 Balboa St, 94121 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
341

Reviews

77.1%

Satisfaction

62

negative

16

neutral

263

positive

What people say about Cielito Lindo

Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Whack P. G.
Review date: 10/28/2025
10
Best Mexican Food Ever!
Jose made our day! He is the nicest guy in SF and served the best Mexican food I’ve had in my life. I would give it a 12/10 and recommend it to anyone.
  • nicest guy10
  • Mexican food10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
My H. N.
Review date: 10/02/2025
9
Hearty Breakfast Burrito Bliss
My experience at this restaurant was pretty darn good, especially for breakfast. I ordered a veggie breakfast burrito (egg and potatoes), and it was packed with cheese and lots of other goodness. The portions were generous, making it a hearty meal to start the day. I often find myself in a food coma afterward and need coffee to get back to work, which speaks to how satisfying it was. Overall, a great choice for a filling breakfast.
  • veggie breakfast burrito9
  • cheese and lots of other goodness9
  • portions8
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Service Type
  • Delivery
Sea K.
Review date: 09/10/2025
2
Consistently Closed, Impossible to Order
My experience at this restaurant has been incredibly frustrating. Despite being open for business, I've found that there is no delivery available and the restaurant is ALWAYS CLOSED ON UBER EATS. This means I CANNOT ORDER DURING OPEN BIZ HOURS. It's a complete FAIL.
  • delivery1
  • Uber Eats1
  • open biz hours1
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Paul T.
Review date: 08/28/2025
10
Phenomenal Burrito Experience!
My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of an experience. I visited with my family after a surf session at Ocean Beach, and this spot truly blew us away. For my cousin's 30th birthday, he wanted burritos and Mexican coffee, and Cielito Lindo delivered exceptionally. We all indulged in the steak & avocado breakfast burrito, which was truly special. The unique preparation, where the cook flattens the egg and presses the tortilla onto it, creating an egg-lined tortilla, was absolutely phenomenal and unlike anything I'd encountered before. The steak was tender, the avocado fresh, and the entire burrito was perfectly balanced. It's no surprise there's a picture of it on the wall – it's clearly a favorite. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. We arrived just before the lunch rush, and by noon, the line was nearly out the door, filled with local students. The staff was friendly and attentive. Upon learning it was my cousin's birthday, they played Las Mañanitas and surprised us with complimentary nachos with guacamole and a delicious pork topping. This special touch made the day truly memorable. Between the outstanding burritos, the spiced Mexican coffee, and the exceptional hospitality, this place is genuinely something special. You can sense the pride and care in both the food and the service. I highly recommend making the trip; the long lines become understandable once you've tasted it yourself.
  • steak & avocado breakfast burrito10
  • egg-lined tortilla10
  • steak9
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Noise Level
  • Quiet
soldier P.
Review date: 08/23/2025
10
Delicious Food, Excellent Service!
We stopped to eat here and had a wonderful experience. The employees were very nice and accommodating. The food was delicious, and the service was quick. We were visiting from Chicago and appreciated the great experience.
  • employees10
  • food10
  • service10
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Amy W.
Review date: 08/22/2025
5
Overhyped Quesabirria, Boyfriend Loved It
I felt like this place was overhyped. The quesabirria was a bit expensive and honestly, not the best I've ever had. I was excited to try it, but I probably won't be back. However, my boyfriend loved it and ate 6 out of the 8 tacos pictured here 😂.
  • tacos9
  • quesabirria3
  • price3
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Zaida F.
Review date: 08/21/2025
9
Delicious Food, Generous Portions!
My experience at the restaurant was fantastic! Everything was delicious and very tasty. The refried beans, rice, and guacamole were all excellent. The chilaquiles were also great, and everything was well-served. I enjoyed it with agua de horchata. The portions were generous, and the overall meal was very satisfying.
  • refried beans9
  • rice9
  • guacamole9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Ariana Z.
Review date: 08/18/2025
10
Amazing Breakfast Burritos, Gluten-Free Options!
My husband and sister absolutely loved the breakfast burritos! The restaurant was great about accommodating gluten-free needs by substituting flour tortillas with smaller corn tortillas, which were perfect for breakfast tacos. We enjoyed such good food and highly recommend not missing this spot!
  • breakfast burritos10
  • gluten free9
  • corn tortillas8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Joshua B.
Review date: 08/18/2025
10
Best Breakfast Burritos in SF!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had delicious breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros, which were the best I've had in SF. The service was very friendly, and it's a wonderful neighborhood spot.
  • breakfast burritos10
  • huevos rancheros10
  • service9
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Vasile L.
Review date: 08/14/2025
10
Best Burrito Place, Felt Like Family
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! It's the best burrito place around, with fresh food and filling portions. The staff was incredibly friendly, making me feel like part of the family. It's my go-to place, which says a lot.
  • burrito place10
  • food9
  • portions9

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