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Cielito Lindo

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

Lively eatery serving traditional Mexican eats, from fajitas to chimichangas to pepper steak. People often mention restaurant, Mexican, great, service, time, sauce, family, delicious, authentic, good,


Address

1660 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 5R2, Canada

Contact

+1 905-231-2185

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (427 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 1:30 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: restaurant (20) Mexican (19) great (14) service (14) time (11) sauce (11) family (9) delicious (9) authentic (9) good (8)
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  • 5/5 Brian O. 10 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    Great hole in the wall spot! Very friendly staff, nothing fancy about the inside, and great value for the food. Very simple food done right. Ordered the nachos fiesta & enchiladas and both tasted great and fresh. Will definitely be back to try some other things on the menu!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike L. 1 year ago on Google
    Pleasantly surprised by its size quaint appearance. The food and service were top notch. A very casual Mexican restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. This was our first visit and not certain of what to expect. Had a great time and enjoyed everything placed infringe of us. Wished I had taken a few more descriptive photos, next time. We will be back!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina P. 10 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Delicious, friendly, cosy. What a wonderful little gem. Do yourself a favour and get the nachos with Mexican sausage. Perfection. Also they have horchata!! One of very few places that do! The prices are also a steal and the portions are huge. Please support if you can. 😊
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason D. 1 year ago on Google
    So glad to see Cielto Lindo is back operating as this is arguably the best Mexican restaurant in Durham maybe even the GTA. They have been serving up great food since 2006 until a fire next door in 2019 forced their shop to shut down. This family run restaurant stayed determined through the pandemic to make sure they would re-open and they finally did in March 2022. Finally stopped in today on a Monday, a day most restaurants choose to close. Ordered the Tabasco combo with a beef burrito in a spicy red sauce and a chicken enchilada in a green tomatillo sauce. Wow, fantastic flavour, it was sooo good. The rice was great as well along with the fresh salad and perfect creamy refried beans. Very large portions and amazing value at only $12.95. The churros were delicious as well. 3 large sticks of perfectly fried churros, crispy on the outside and warm and moist in the inside complimented by 3 different dips; strawberry, caramel and authentic sweet dark chocolate. Perfect way to end a great meal. Family run restaurant with great service. Friendly staff with a smile on their face. Forget all the other Mexican restaurants, this is the only one worth visiting for dine in or take out. Great food, large portions and very reasonable prices.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Barry I. 1 year ago on Google
    Small local family restaurant, first time visit. Best Mexican food in the area. Food taste yummy, good portion, affordable price, I don't usually like bean sauce, but I finish everything on the plate.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S N. 9 months ago on Google • 351 reviews
    Read about the great reviews and we wanted to try this place out. I have to say that the customer service is a bit slow. It took about 5 minutes for someone to greet me and hand me a menu. Then from there, it took another 15 minutes between ordering my takeout order and paying before I waited another 15-20 minutes for my food. Besides all this, the food is spectacular. We had shrimp, chicken, veggie, and ground beef tacos. They were delicious. The chicken tacos could use a bit more seasoning however they provided some hot sauce and Mariana/Tomato sauce. This is the first authentic Mexican restaurant I've tried that wasn't overpriced and in downtown Toronto. 3 tacos for 12.95 is a great deal. Definitely coming back to this place in this future.

  • 5/5 Souvik G. 9 months ago on Google • 67 reviews
    This is a gem of a place located near the jucntion of Kingston and Brock. The place is small and has a few tables and is run by a small team. The food is exquisite and delightful. Must try the chorizo its so good. We tried enchiladas and burritos with it and absolutely loved it. The chimichanga is great to and best part is everything is make to order. Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shannon B. 2 years ago on Google
    My absolute favourite Mexican restaurant in all of Durham. I keep praying they will reopen.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bobby V. 10 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    This place truly is the most authentic tasting Mexican I’ve ever had in the GTA. Having a family home for over 30 years in Mexico I can tell the difference. It’s worth the drive for you to see for yourself. I couldn’t give them a perfect five star review because my wife wanted to try the Basa fish and at lunchtime they already said they didn’t have it available.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mugun S. 8 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    First time eating here and I must say, the cozy ambiance, the friendly service and the super tasty food are all amazing. It's a small family run establishment where the dad is the cook and the son the waiter. The prices are reasonable and the potion size is great too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Freddy R. 8 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    First time eating here was amazing. This is a small, family run restaurant with great pricing and even better tasting food. Portion sizes were very good and filling. A bit of a wait on a busy Saturday evening, but the dine-in service was outstanding. This will be my go-to spot for Mexican cuisine in the area!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thushy S. 1 year ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Randomly found this place from Google Maps and I love it! Excellent food, excellent service. It’s a couple who run the place and they’re amazing. I had the taco salad and I couldn’t finish it. I will be returning because I want to try every single thing on their menu. I returned and tried a whole lot of delicious food and now I will be a regular. Be warned, their spice levels are the real deal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 8 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Service was a little slow but honestly, it's worth the wait. Staff was friendly and the food was fantastic. Portions seemed massive. I need a nap.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shopes K. 1 year ago on Google
    We discovered this little gem late! We came for lunch around 12pm on a Wednesday and were transported to Mexico with the bright colours and quirky decor. Here is my assessment: We ordered the Tabasco "Create-a-combo and the Beef tacos (2 soft, 1 crispy) Both dishes were so flavourful and delicious! every single item was perfectly seasoned. They're homemade hot sauce was so good that I took some home with me! We got the flan for dessert and this is why I took off one star. Although the presentation and the flavour was excellent, the texture was a bit dense. We will definitely come back here and try other dishes!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shirley W. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing Mexican Food ! Cozy little restaurant with Mexican food you could tell was cooked fresh. Everything we had was delicious .. definitely one of the best tres leche cakes I have had. If you haven’t tried the Tamarind Juice highly recommend as well. Prices and portions are excellent.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Davina N. 5 years ago on Google
    Love this place! Been here a bunch of times & the food is always excellent!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rishi T. 5 years ago on Google
    Most authentic Mexican restaurant in the GTA. The bassa and shrimp dish was amazing. The customer service is really good as well. You feel the love here. Highly recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jez G. 5 years ago on Google
    This spot is legit, fresh ingredients, authentic recipes. We had the Fish Tacos, the Cancun and Enchilada Suiza, and loved it all. Ooh, and the guacamole is sublime.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anita 1 year ago on Google
    Cielito Lindo is a charming neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Although not a big place the restaurant had a warm and inviting atmosphere. Service was friendly. The food was delicious and the prices were quite reasonable. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a cozy and satisfying dining experience.

  • 5/5 Nam L. 11 months ago on Google
    Small family owned and run local favourite restaurant. The two owners are the chef and the server. They make foods fresh to order with friendly service. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Kashif B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delightful food .. but with very slow and inattentive service .. We had the following: 1. Camarones Calientes : Shrimp in spicy sauce. Just passable. 2. Sizzling Fajitas for two (chicken) : Amazing flavour and quite a large portion 3. Tabasco create-a-combo : One Beef Burrito in a red sauce and one Chicken Enchilada is a tangy green tomatillo sauce. The tomatillo sauce was the best - but the scene stealers were the creamy refried beans and the rice 4. Basa Fish with Camarones : Crisp fried Basa fish and shrimp served doused with a brilliant Chipotle sauce. This was the best of the lot !!! 5. Fried Ice Cream - This was a real let down 6. Churros - Oh the churros - they were so magical, fresh out of the fryer and drizzled with cinnamon sugar. Great way to end a great meal 7. Sodas to drink The bill amount came up to exactly $100. Please be prepared to wait - both for ordering and for the food to be delivered to your table. We went around 2:30 pm on a Saturday when some of the other diners were about to leave and even though there weren't enough patrons then, we still had to exercise a lot of patience and fight the urge not to walk out after getting frustrated with the wait.

  • 5/5 Meghan B. 1 year ago on Google
    3-4 time eating here and they are excellent every time. The food seems authentic, is flavorful, and our favourite are the enchiladas Suisa and the tres leches cake! The service is also so amazing and kind.

  • 5/5 Ronald A. 11 months ago on Google
    The restaurant absolutely nailed it with their delicious food and amazing atmosphere. After my second visit, I just had to share my experience. It's clear that they consistently deliver top-notch quality, making every visit a pleasure.

  • 5/5 Pawan S. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first time here, loved the ambiance, food and the family who run this small little homely Mexican restaurant. Since it’s a family run restaurant there’s a bit of a wait when you come in during busy time, but they work really hard to cater on time.. For us it was worth the wait! Took about 15 mins.

  • 5/5 Roshan P. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area!! This place was closed for over three years because of a fire in the next unit. The food and service was so good. Please support this little family run restaurant.

  • 5/5 Abel Cabrera H. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing delicious authentic Mexican food

  • 5/5 Melissa O. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food at a great price. Small friendly atmosphere

  • 5/5 Jose Frank Rendon B. 5 years ago on Google
    Viva México!!! Greatuful place with delicious Mexican food, very good price and excellent customer service!

  • 5/5 Peyton C. 3 years ago on Google
    I really like the food and customer service, fantastic area very close to my apartment. The employees are always welcoming. Will visit here again.

  • 4/5 DJ D. 5 years ago on Google
    Great Mexican place! Food is authentic and fresh! I'll definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Laura K. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I was doubtful to try this restaurant as my previous experiences with authentic Mexican have all left something to be desired. I can honestly say this restaurant was a pleasant surprise and on of the best meals I’ve enjoyed as much in years. The service was impeccable and the food was clearly made with care and love as you don’t just throw together meals that are that perfectly seasoned and balanced. If you haven’t tried it please do but take the time to go in, you won’t be disappointed!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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