Chelino's Mexican Restaurant

A great restaurant but a little pricey for Mexican food. Its well worth it anyhow. The service was great fast and reliable. The atmosphere is superior to most Mexican restaurant if you want to compare it

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Chelinos is by far and away the best Mexican restaurant for quality of food. Everything is always delicious. I love their grande combination and they have amazing refried beans. We go there regularly when in the mood for the best food. Other restaurants like Juanita’s, Mocajentes, El Charros in Santa Rosa or Sonoma Eats and El Molina Central in Sonoma have delicious food but not on the level. Unfortunately, Chelinos is quite pricey $$$ comparatively to the others. Maybe it’s just true that you get what you pay for. The food has always been excellent but prior to COVID, the prices were incredibly reasonable and they used to have a deluxe salsa bar which sadly has never returned. There was also an incredibly warm, welcoming atmosphere as employees made a point of connecting with customers. Don’t get me wrong, the service is still just fine but it’s nothing to write home about.
1. Less warmth and service
2. Pricey menu
3. No salsa bar (trying to save money?)

We used to only eat at Chelinos, but now we spread ourselves around because of the aforementioned reasons. BRING BACK THE SALSA BAR!!
But, if you love quality Mexican food like most Californians, you are missing out if you haven’t been to Chelinos.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 3

I have only ordered from Chelino:s through doordash mostly for their delicious chicken tamales. This time I ordered a three meal with relleno, tamale and enchilada asking for all sauces on the side. They graciously complied to my request and the food was delicious!

Food: 5

By far the best Mexican restaurant in town. Always consistently top notch food and experience. I’ve been coming here since they opened and even when they were part of Pepe,s, which has changed hands and went down hill, but these owners know how to cook great food. I will always come here for real good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent Mexican Cuisine. Very friendly people and food was full of flavor and well prepared. Fresh

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We used to LOVE coming here with our family for over a decade. Just eat there and was sadly disappointed. The enchiladas and beans were microwaved, making the tortillas chewy and tough. Really bummed.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

The food service in atmosphere is always good here

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I cannot believe how this restaurant only has a 4.3 rating — it should be a solid 5! I tried the burrito à la carte shrimp and the shrimp quesadilla with chips (chips are on the house), and I still can’t get over how great everything was. Even the service was excellent. Once a month, we drive there from San Francisco just to have this food. They always serve fresh, clean dishes with amazing house-made sauces.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were here on a weekday at not quite 5 pm and it was easy to find seating. You order your order at the counter and it's brought to your table in a very timely manner. Great selection including vegetarian options. Food comes in very generous portions and is delicious. Service is very friendly. We certainly will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is off the hook GOOD!!! 😋😋😋😋

Great food and service

Likely best is Santa Rosa

I had the fish tacos, they were seasoned well but I wasn't crazy for the coleslaw it was just the vegetable without any seasoning
The chipotle sauce was good just a little spicy for my taste.
My husband had the menudo which tasted really good and it was a great portion. He took it home for the next day

☆The Pozole was incredibly delicious!☆
I never had it before, and one of the kind waitresses recommended it.
It's always good to be adventurous, and try new things. It's a very comforting, and filling soup that is perfect when the weather gets cold outside.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Food, meh, guacamole fantastic! My moma, who's from Oklahoma, can make a better taco or burrito than this place, and my mom best dish is biscuits and gravy.. so her being able to compete with the folks in the kitchen making tacos and burritos doesn't say a whole lot for their skills.... however, whoever is making that guacamole... two thumbs up, baby!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Guacamole