Cielo Cocina Mexicana

went to this restaurant for valentines ‘26 we made a reservation at 7pm and guys let me tell y’all it was the best authentic Mexican food ever try the pork belly chicharro chefs kiss also the carne asada plate was delicious they don’t give small little portions like other restaurants! But also whoever was there that night and paid for our food anonymously we appreciate it so very much we were in shocked for the rest of the night we never expected that and we truly appreciate it 🤍 but totally check this place out definitely coming back soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was great, manager asked if we could leave however since they had another reservation waiting. She told us if our server already said something about it, to which he didn’t. It was me and another friends birthday and she just seemed pretty pushy about us leaving. Other than that, great service from our waiter and overall amazing food!! We stayed longer to spite her.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Food was AMAZING! Service was excellent. Will definitely be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We absolutely love going to Cielo as a family, and it seems to get better every time.
First, their food is fresh, it’s made in house, and it never disappoints. We have been coming here for a few years now and the quality is consistent. I personally live the Pollo Carbon, but everything we have tried is amazing.
They have excellent customer service. We sometimes ask for extra sauce, to try a small taste of something before we order, and the staff is always willing to get what we need.
Specifically, our server Pablo, was so kind to my three boys, and even encouraged us to take our time deciding our meal. I feel so often, especially with kids, restaurants are just trying to turn over tables, so to be encouraged to take our time was so lovely. He gave us a small taste of the mole sauce, and even ran our credit card back out to us (which we had sheepishly forgot!).

It is one of the few restaurants in Bellevue that we frequent due to their tasty food and super kind staff.

We also had them cater my 7 y/o birthday party last month. The food was excellent then too, and we had more than enough to feed our party crew!
I can’t speak highly enough of El Cielo.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic food, fantastic people

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was ok, not totally amazing for the price. Service wasn’t great as they messed up twice on just getting a soda with no ice. Also the kids meal took longer than ours since they messed up twice. Twice they messed up a cheese quesadilla, again twice. Pretty sad.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Food was good, came quickly. Didn't get checked on until half of us were totally done eating. Then when we wanted the bill, we had to wait for our server for awhile. But then after 10 minutes of waiting with the card ready, we ended up going to the bar to pay, no apology given. So that was disappointing.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Boldly overpriced for what it is.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

I am not impressed with a lot of Mexicans restaurants in the PNW, because it's tailored to a different group. Being near the border, you get the best of the best from Mexico.

Cielos has some good offerings. I was impressed with their Carne Asada entree. The beef was marinated and seasoned well. It was tender and easy to cut into. The flavor of the carne asada blended well with the side of rice and beans.

I ordered a pink coconut cocktail and it was absolutely done right. A good amount of coconut balanced out the sweetness. It was not overpowering. I would definitely order.thie again.

The churros were a bit of a disappointment. They were overfried and harder to chew into. There was not enough cinnamon since th exterior piece of it did not take to the seasoning. I would definitely not order this again.

Parking is available across the street for free the first 3 hours in the garage. That makes it much better.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

So delicious! I came here with a friend for dinner, and we had an excellent time. The waitress was very friendly and made sure to check up on us many times throughout our time. I had the pork belly tacos, and I will be thinking about them for a long time.

The only thing to note was that the salsa is fresh made (yum!) and the batch we got was pretty spicy. As a spice lover, I was happy about it, but if you're more spice adverse you might want to start off with a small bite to test the waters.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place serves some of the best and delicious Mexican food and the service is amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Exceptional Food and Warm Service

We had an amazing dinner at Cielo Bellevue. Our waiter Daniel was incredibly kind and attentive, and the rest of the staff was equally warm and professional—they even brought us extra plates and a bowl since we were sharing dishes.

The food exceeded expectations from start to finish. The chips and salsa were outstanding—fresh, homemade, perfectly spiced, and clearly made with real ingredients (not store-bought chips). The Tiraditos de Atún were fresh and flavorful, with a bright, balanced sauce that added texture and complexity.

The Birria Ramen was a standout—tender, juicy birria in a rich consommé used as ramen broth, with noodles, pickled onions, and fresh cilantro. It’s creative, hearty, and deeply satisfying. The Enchiladas Enmoladas with mole poblano were equally impressive: flavorful but balanced mole, juicy carnitas, and high-quality tortillas where you could taste the corn.

You can tell Cielo takes pride in their ingredients and cooking. The flavors are layered, not one-dimensional, and the dishes are crafted with real care.

Pros: Excellent quality for the price, generous portions, genuinely attentive Mexican staff, and a relaxed, homey atmosphere. We came looking for a casual dinner and left thoroughly impressed.
Cons: Parking can be a bit tricky, but their website provides clear directions and a diagram that helps a lot.

We’ll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had such a great experience at this Mexican restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious everything tasted fresh and full of authentic flavor. The tacos were amazing, especially the carne asada, and the guacamole was probably the best I’ve ever had. The atmosphere was cozy and lively, with great music and friendly staff who made us feel really welcome. You can tell they put love into every dish. I’ll definitely be coming back-it’s easily one of my new favorite spots!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fancy-ish Mexican restaurant. Very tasty guacamole. I had the paella which I believe was loaded and tasty.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food. Been a few times everything was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5