Celia's
504 Peninsula Ave, San Mateo
(650) 343-5886
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I love the place and the food but it was pricey for Mexican food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went Celia's for lunch with colleagues. The restaurant is quite big and has a nice rustic feel, though it was surprisingly quiet on a Thursday.
It’s been a while since I had Mexican food. The experience started well: the taco chips were served warm and the salsa was spot-on. Our group shared a few bowls of incredibly fresh guacamole, which together with the taco chips, were the highlight of the meal.
I decided to be adventurous and tried the Chili Relleno Especial (a mild chili stuffed with cheese and minced beef). It was a huge portion, but unfortunately, there was very little of the minced beef filling. It tasted okay, but i would have preferred something more meaty.
Great service and good spot for a group, but I'll try a different entrée next time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Beautiful decor and excellent staff, but the food was under-seasoned and a bit bland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Very tasty tacos, would recommend everyone craving some Indian style and fusion tacos to try here
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Everything was good, the only downside was the limited parking. The rice and beans, chicken, vegetables and shrimp in the photo were generous portions.👍
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It wasn't the greatest foodie experience as the food was under seasoned. It had the taste as if it was prepared for diabetics. The presentation of the food was good. The staff was superb.
Bottom line: great service with subpar seasoned food. I will visit again in hopes this visit was one-off.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Good food and service. I'll be back ;-)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I enjoy the Celina's family of restaurants. Each different but they all have a consistent quality of food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco
The food is very bland not seasoned at all, frozen margaritas taste watery but on the rocks was good. I would never return
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
It was a truly great birthday experience. The food was a highlight—pork tamales, a burrito, and a tostada, all perfectly prepared and served piping hot. The margaritas were exceptional, made with just the right amount of tequila to really hit the spot. A delicious surprise birthday dessert topped it all off, and we all had a blast signing a sombrero, creating a fun memento of our night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The fajitas were nice but the meat was burnt on the bottom and it wasn't as flavorful as I like.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Damn good margaritas!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pros: The lady at the counter took my to-go order patiently. The place is decorated beautifully.
Cons: Most items are priced high (two tacos over 21! ) but the qualities don’t match at all. The pork meat was too tough to chew, and none of the three items we ordered impress us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Delicious and delightful cuisine.
Salsa and Guacamole were heavenly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We stopped by Celia’s on a hot day while out for a walk with my husband and mother-in-law. The restaurant looked welcoming from the outside, and we were greeted warmly by the hostesses. They gave us a great table, which I appreciated since I was with my baby.
Unfortunately, our experience quickly soured the moment our server, Tania, came to the table. She approached us with a cold, unwelcoming attitude and looked visibly irritated from the start. I asked how many ounces of tequila are typically in their margarita because I’m breastfeeding and wanted to be cautious. Instead of helping, she responded in a rude and sarcastic tone, saying she didn’t know and questioned why she would know that. There was no offer to ask or check, just attitude.
Trying to move on, I asked about the “camarones al gusto” and how the dish is prepared. Again, she responded with an annoyed expression and said, “It’s just shrimp.” At that point, I had had enough. Her behavior was unprofessional and made us feel completely unwelcome.
I brought this to the manager’s attention, but he seemed indifferent and just said he’d “talk to her,” offering no real apology or concern.
If you plan on visiting this location, I strongly advise avoiding Tania as your server. Her attitude and complete lack of customer service ruined what should have been a nice family dinner. There are plenty of restaurants that value their guests — sadly, this is not one of them.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
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