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Celias

3190 Campus Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403-3123
(650) 349-0165
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Ranked #112 of 205 restaurants in San Mateo
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 10 Dec 2012
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11 reviews from our community

36% Recommend
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San Francisco, California
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68 reviews 68 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

A party of 12 of us went there to eat and they gave us the some what patio so we can play our own music so we wouldn't bother other customers. It was a cold evening and most of the heaters were inop. The upholstery on the chairs and booths were all torn. As for the food it was very... More

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El Granada, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012 via mobile

We have been to 3 of the celias locations. Lunch today was in a word lousy. The meat in my fajita tasted old and the onions were scarce. The other 2 members of our party had similar results. The kitchen does not try. This is our last visit.

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Centennial, Colorado
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88 reviews 88 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

We discovered this restaurant last year and looked for it again this year. Excellent service and cute atmosphere. the Mexican food is quite different than what we are used to in Colorado but very good!

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Morgan Hill, California
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35 reviews 35 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The service was very good, food TASTY good portions, the price is right LOVE the VIRGIN PINA COLADAS.

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Foster City, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Celia's has ok Mexican food, but I didn't love it. It needed more flavor and less fake-tasting cheese. I suggest you steer clear of the enchiladas if you do go.

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Burlingame, CA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Big hot dishes of great food. Family run business for as long as I can remember.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2009

It's good. The sister restaurant on peninsula is top notch. Worth the trip over.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2008

For those who want more traditional Mexican-style cooking -- arroz con pollo is outstanding!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2008

Good local bay area chain mexican food.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2008

Good Mexican food with friendly environment.

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