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Cristina's

Restaurant Mexican restaurant Latin american restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Crescent City


Address

237 Price Mall, Crescent City, CA 95531

Contact

(707) 464-9213

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (408 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 7 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 7 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Mexican (9) good (8) great (8) beans (7) rice (7) restaurant (7) service (7) friendly (7) family (7) Crescent (6)
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  • 5/5 Sarah M. 2 years ago on Google
    I won’t buy food from anywhere else if I’m craving enchiladas or just simple beans and rice! 💕 This place is amazing, and remember to TIP.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vance V. 1 year ago on Google
    The best athentic Mexican food west of Albuquerque!!! Green sauce was the real deal! If you are ever in Crescent City, Cristina's is the only place to eat!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris E. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visiting Cristina's Mexican restaurant. It is located at the Price Mall, across from US Bank on 3 rd Street in Crescent City. We were welcomed and offered a seat wherever we liked, when we arrived. Comfortable diner like atmosphere. Friendly service. Chips and salsa (mild and spicy) were served with our drink requests. The menu has a good variety of Mexican food dishes. We ordered the chili relleno plate and the Chili Verde plate, both coming with rice and beans. We did not have to wait very long for our dinner to arrive. Good portion size for what was ordered. We gobbled up our food, enjoying the taste of every bite. It was good 👍. The prices of the food is very competitive. I would venture to say, likely the best in town. Especially when considering taste, serving size and service. I would recommend and I will be returning on my next visit to Crescent City.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Callie M. 8 months ago on Google
    Such a cute little place. Everyone was so friendly and food was great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nat 6 years ago on Google
    Stopped by for dinner as a family of 5. One of those restaurants that is easily overlooked while driving by. But don’t be fooled by the outside look and run to Taco Time. This family restaurant serves good Mexican food. You can tell they take pride in their foot and service. Go here and support local instead of nearby TB you won’t regret it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Freyja 1 year ago on Google
    I don't understand the glowing reviews. This place is dirty, the food is just canned stuff in a store bought tortilla, and it makes you feel gross inside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dreamzville 9 months ago on Google
    It had been awhile since I had food so delicious I literally gobbled it down, but Cristina's is just that good! I had cheese enchiladas with red sauce and delicious rice and beans. The prices are great, the staff are polite and smiling, the atmosphere is cheerful. We were traveling through and now I can't wait to go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joseph S. 8 months ago on Google
    Popped in a bit last minute but we’re well taken care of. Service was fast and quick. Atmosphere is inviting by fairly simple. We were very few in at the time and our food came quite quick. We ordered a couple items and everything tastes as expected. Nothing really stood out. It was good and predictable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lynn M. 7 months ago on Google
    Did not care for atmosphere or food. Bland food, rice & beans. Will be looking elsewhere.

  • 5/5 marc 6 months ago on Google
    This is truly tasty, well made Mexican food. A family owned & run business, cozy and personable. Owner Christina & waitress Claudia were a pleasure to speak with and get info of the area. Worthy of going back.

  • 5/5 Greg J. 7 months ago on Google
    Super friendly server. Would return just for the great customer service. Drink in photo is a "Pink Lady"

  • 5/5 Meredith J. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing food, great service! This was our first meal when visiting Crescent City, and it did not disappoint. Thank you!

  • 1/5 Tasia M. 1 year ago on Google
    While our server was cheerful and quick, the food was not good. My soft chicken taco came in a flour tortilla straight out of a package. The shredded chicken was completely unseasoned and dry. The shredded cheese had the powder that keeps it from sticking, indicating it was cheap stuff out of a bag. The rice and beans were very bland. I added some of the salsa that had come with our chips, along with some salt, to make it palatable. I don't understand the glowing reviews of the food. My companion's flavorless burrito had the same dry, unseasoned chicken. We had high hopes based on the reviews but left very disappointed.

  • 5/5 David G. 9 months ago on Google
    Great food, friendly and fast service. A little hard to find, but definitely worth it. Very reasonable prices too. I can see why there were a bunch of local regulars eating in tonight.

  • 4/5 Luke A. 11 months ago on Google
    Family owned restaurant that had a nice atmosphere. They were friendly and made good meals. This is within walking distance of the Ocean and worth the stop for dinner.

  • 5/5 Victoria O. 10 months ago on Google
    The food was incredible!! There was so much food and it came quickly. We were both full by the end of our meals I had the quesadilla, and it was loaded with cheese, and the shredded beef and pork were delicious. The burrito was also incredible. The beans and rice were delightful. While you wait for your food they also give you chips with mild and spicy salsa, which was a really nice touch. The server was very friendly and attentive. Would recommend in a heart beat! 10/10

  • 4/5 kirstin m. 1 year ago on Google
    Cristiana’s had great food and a great atmosphere. The service was great. Food tastes homemade and it’s obvious many locals dine there. I recommend the hot salsa and not the mild.

  • 5/5 Amber C. 1 year ago on Google
    Both of their salsas are superb. We mix them together. The number 12 and 13 is where it's at. 12 if you want burrito style. Family owned and operated and will always have smiles on their faces for you!

  • 5/5 Ericka R. 1 year ago on Google
    Can't say enough wonderful things about this place💗 Food is hands down the best Mexican food in Crescent City.(In my opinion)✨️I love that they have ACTUAL old style cherry Coke😊 The family is amazing. Love that I can feel my grandma's love in the cooking even though she's not with us anymore✨️❤️

  • 5/5 Daniel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Chicken enchiladas with beans and rice. Everything on the plate was muy delicioso!!! The verde sauce on the enchiladas is amazing!! Nice people in a family business. Is the person who makes the green sauce available and interested in a date?!

  • 5/5 Malka N. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the family’s favorite Mexican restaurant and they have been coming here since the place opened. They get the burritos and enchiladas. Always get the Verde Sauce because that is special. The servings are healthy and tacos / burritos are full of meat. Be aware of their limited hours of operation. Not open weekends. And 5-7 weeknights. So plan accordingly.

  • 5/5 Bobby M. 1 year ago on Google
    As a Texan, I love Mexican food This place was legit, I had the carne asada plate and a ground beef sopito

  • 5/5 Eric M. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my favorite restaurant in the entire world. I’m not even kidding. I used to dream about Cristina’s when I was in boot camp. It’s the most delicious, consistent, affordable Mexican food you will ever eat. To top it off, it’s a family owned place that has the best vibe. I would eat here every day if I could.

  • 5/5 Yuvraj R. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place! They are so friendly and everything is homemade and fresh. You won't have a bad meal here, and I highly recommend checking it out if in Crescent City or driving up Highway 101.

  • 5/5 Nathan M. 1 year ago on Google
    As a tourist in the area I was thrilled to sit down and have a nice meal. The people at Cristina's restaurant were delightful. The food was delicious. I didn't dock them a star for this, but the seating wasn't perfect. Only could really fit groups of 4ish.

  • 5/5 Sydney J. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for dinner after a long day of sightseeing. Cristina's was open until 7 and we arrived around 6:15 as some of the last customers. We were warmly greeted and sat in a comfortable booth. This is not a huge restaurant but a very welcoming atmosphere. The food was a good price, $10-14 for most combination plates. It was served quickly and tasted great! All the staff were very friendly and we mentioned several times on our drive home how happy we were to have stopped at Cristina's as part of our trip.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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