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October 2023 by Jill P.
Wow, so sad to see how this place has declined so badly. Once one of the only places serving edible Mexican food in Fort Lauderdale and in our frequent rotation, tonight it was barely edible - and only because I had not eaten anything since yesterday. The "queso" was straight out of an institutional can. Really??The salsa (both hot and mild) was essentially water and canned tomato sauce. No flavor or heat at all. The chips were stale and at least two days old. We discarded them all (including the $11 side order of chips and salsa). They forgot my taco, which may have redeemed the awful Tampico platter but likely not. The beans and rice were actually good, thank goodness. That is what I ate. The chicken tostada was served underneath the healing glob of melted cheese that I think was supposed to be a cheese enchilada. No tostada or tortilla left, if there ever was as either, they were dissolved underneath a greasy, congealed glob of cheese and some shredded chicken from the tostada. No onions on top of the enchilada, no sauce as would be typical on a cheese enchilada. Absolutely zero seasonings, spices, garnish or flavor on anything - not in the food or the salsa. The taco salad was not terrible. Not good either - pretty hard to mess up ground beef, lettuce and tomato. Very bland though and we would not order it again--but then again, that was sadly the last time we will eat here.
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September 2023 by Patty C.
This place was great. The food was really good and authentic. It's got a great vibe. Live music was a really nice touch. Spacious and very clean. Stacy, our server was super friendly and efficient. Have only been to the pompano location so I wasn't sure they'd measure up but they did! Will definitely be back.
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August 2023 by Jamie B.
A long time favorite place, Is now a disappointment!We would go to this restaurant at least once every two weeks before and after their fire. One of our favorite things on the menu was Milanesa de Pollo, Every time we went the manager would come to the table and say " it is his favorite too, and one of the best selling items on the menu." Many times I would see or hear other patrons ordering the same...Tonight the menu was different and one of the best selling items was missing! the removed it. Unfortunately we will not be frequent customers going forward. There are too many cheaper better options for everyday Mexican within a several block area. ( Tuesday is usually busy , tonight only two tables occupied) Don't try to fix something that isn't broken!
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August 2023 by Allen R.
Always one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Ft Lauderdale area. I believe it has gone down hill recently. Their prices are way too high now.
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August 2023 by Charles L.
The servings are well sized. The cream of mushroom soup is amazing! Have frequented most of the locations many times since 1990
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May 2023 by Michael G.
Good and inexpensive food. The staff is always nice. It's a good local spot for Mexican food.
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December 2022 by Richard R.
Been meaning to come to this place as I just moved into the neighborhood and remembered coming there a long time ago and enjoying my meal. Had a craving for tacos and according to their website they have a special for taco Tuesday. We get there, they aren't busy and we're told they no longer have the special they advertise on their website. So we left, shame you do not honor what you advertise. Won't be back
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October 2022 by Lillian Z.
Visiting Florida I was told this restaurant was a must try. We went and it was very underwhelming. The rice, beans and maduros were great but that's easy. The steak dish I got I actually didn't eat the steak had no flavor and tough to eat. We had a party of 8 and the people who got the plancha (chicken) really liked their food. The cup of soup they give you is really good as well.
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September 2022 by Nicole T.
Cielto Lindo is a casual Mexican restaurant. We were served chips with 2 different salsas to start. The hotter of the two salsas was spicy and packed with flavor. The more mild salsa was a watered down pico de gallo but lacked flavor. We went to the restaurant around 9:30 and they close at 10:00. Our order came out quickly and the food was hot. I enjoyed the refried beans which were creamy and delicious. I wasn't a fan of the rice - they didn't offer the savory flavor I was hoping for. I ordered the Tacos Al Carbon with chicken. The tacos were packed with big, tender pieces of well seasoned chicken. The only topping I ordered with them was guacamole and then I topped them with our left over salsa. They were served in flour tortillas and I prefer corn tortillas. We also ordered tacos with ground beef. They didn't have as much flavor as the chicken and the beans came loaded with cheese which was different than the side of beans that came with the Tacos al Carbon.
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May 2022 by Ariel W.
I came in for a Cinco de Mayo dinner. Both locations were slammed but I picked this one because it is more spacious than the Pompano outpost on Dixie Hwy. It was still half hour wait when I walked in the door but I didn't have a problem grabbing a Corona from the bar and sitting outside while I waited for a table.By the time I was seated the restaurant was actually starting to clear out. Cinco de Mayo is one of their busiest days. For dinner I enjoyed their complimentary chips and my usual order of chicken soup and fajitas. They had a mariachi band for the holiday and $5 margarita specials, frozen or on the rocks. The atmosphere was festive and I know I made the perfect choice of restaurant to dine and celebrate at. If crowds aren't your thing you can go any other night of the week and never have to wait. I have been a Cielito Lindo fan for over 20 years and the food never disappoints.
