Cielito Lindo

This place was a very pleasant surprise! We've been checking out new to us places and were in the mood for some Mexican. We called in a to go order to Cielito and the woman who answered the phone was awesome, super attentive, thorough and funny! She just had so much personality and gave us customer service you rarely see anymore these days. I wish I had gotten her name, but judging by our amazing call I'm sure everyone there knows who she is lol. So thank you!!!We ordered the fajita texanas, which is a fajita with steak, chicken and shrimp. This also came with beans and rice, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. My boyfriend ordered the super fajita quesadilla and queso. We both really loved our food! Everything we ordered was delicious and plentiful!!!When I went to pick up and pay for our food the young man inside was also hilarious. He made a joke that our bill was $300, he said it so fast I almost agreed to it!! HAHAHA, very funny and he was very kind. I have to really give them a special shoutout for their hospitality alone. Everyone we encountered here was so kind, smiling and making us laugh. That is rare, but SO appreciated!The restaurant itself isn't too big, it's very intimate and nicely setup. I think we will come dine in next time to enjoy the vibes. Definitely 5 stars all around, highly recommend!!

This is hands down the best Mexican food I have found in the area and I've been to a LOT of them. The quality of the food is just fresh and delicious and consistent, and I've tied many items on the menu and haven't found a bad one yet. Their food isn't like a lot of Mexican restaurants where everything just seems so greasy to me. Staff is also amazing. Only draw back is that there is very limited seating, but even then, I've never waited longer than 10-15 minutes, even on the weekends during diner rush. All in all, based off of the quality food that this establishment serves up day in and day out, it's a can't miss for your Mexican night cravings.

Good food at a good price with attentive service. I really like how this place hits on all fronts at lunch and dinner. I've been twice in the past month. This time I had La Autentica tacos - carnitas and pastor. The pastor tacos were recommended and my favorite. In addition to the expected onions and cilantro, they added lettuce, cheese and sour cream which made them very full and delicious. We also had cheese dip and guacamole dip (pureed guacamole) with chips. Both were yum. Last time I got the chunky guacamole (about twice the price) and it was good, but I prefer the regular guacamole. They give you cute little ramekins with the cheese dip which is great for kids who notoriously double dip. They also offer 3 complimentary salsas. My son got a taco, rice and beans and they mentioned there was cheese on it (not mentioned in the menu) which was good so I ordered without (dairy allergy). My friend got beef enchiladas, her daughter chicken enchilada (they'll cover in cheese sauce instead of enchilada sauce if you ask). My friend said all her food and her strawberry margarita was yum too. It's also nice that they have outdoor seating with umbrellas that is rarely crowded. FYI i think the restaurant may be currently being renamed so you may see La Autentica on the restaurant aign when you arrive.

After reading some pretty great reviews, my friend and I decided to try this place out, and I'm so happy we did! This place is tiny! Keep that in mind if you have a large group! Good thing that they have outdoor seating, but it was a rainy day today, so we opted to dine in! Our server was super friendly and attentive! I ordered the chimichunga dinner, which came with rice, beans, and lettuce with sour cream. It was a bit on the smaller size than the chimis that I'm used to, but none the less it was super tasty and filling, I got beef as my meat of choice! Everything was super tasty, and I was satisfied! My son ordered the cheeseburger kids' meal with fries and expressed that his food was delicious! My friend ordered a shrimp and mushroom dish that came with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, and warm tortillas! I was able to taste one of her shrimps, and it was so yummy, I told her that I wish I would have ordered that dish instead of what I ordered! It was super yummy. The complimentary chips and dip were yummy as well! All in all, we all enjoyed our food and look forward to coming back to try some other items for sure! 10/10 from service to food, love it!

Upon walking in, I was surprised at how small the restaurant was. I felt clostrophobic and immediately thought about asking to sit outside, but it was getting ready to rain, and I chose to stay inside. Once seated, I felt comfortable. We were greeted and given a table right away. Chips and dip were served as soon as we sat down. The staff was very friendly. I noticed they all worked together to serve, clean tables, bring food, greet, and talk to the guests. They were very personable and attentive. Everything I had was well cooked, seasoned, and flavorful. I had the peach margarita. I didn't taste much peach, but it was still very good. I would visit again.

Food was delicious, I ordered the lunch special chalupa and quesadilla combo. Service was fantastic. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful explaining items!This is a smaller restaurant but I didn't think it was claustrophobic at all. I think it's a sweet spot with amazing chips and salsa. Highly recommend!

The food here is consistently amazing! This is my favorite Mexican spot in the area. I consistently go back for their tacos. They are served how they should be, let the meat/main shine and top with fresh onion and cilantro and a lime wedge. Chefs kiss every time and you can't go wrong with any of their selections however Barbacoa is my favorite! The beef nachos were tasty and what is pictured is the half order. I can't speak to their drink menu but they do have beer/liquor available. This is a small spot so it's probably not great for groups larger than 6. They do have an outdoor dining area that you can enjoy seasonally. The service is always friendly and prompt. The bathroom is clean as is the restaurant in general. There is ample parking as it's in a shopping center type space. I highly recommend giving this spot a try as it will become a new favorite I'm sure!

My first visit. Highly recommend if you're looking for a new restaurant. The guacamole salsa was great!!!

Food was great, prices very reasonable and very nice and attentive servers.Best Mexican food I've had in Charlotte!

Great experience! Very pleasant environment, the staff was very friendly, the food was great and the food was out very quickly.Would highly recommend.