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NewsvineLocated less than two miles from Stanford down El Camino Real, Celia’s Mexican Restaurant is a fine destination for delicious and moderately priced south-of-the-border cuisine. The family-owned establishment is well furnished for a restaurant with entrees ranging in price from $8 to $17. Bright murals adorn the walls and handsome wooden carvings grace the tops of the booths, evoking a cantina in the dusty West more than a century ago.
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The food served lives up to the standard set by the restaurant’s decorations. Appetizers such as quesadillas, nachos and tortilla soup are all available for the diner seeking a complete culinary experience, but the entrees themselves are more than ample for all but the hungriest patrons.
Popular dishes include Carnitas con Pollo and Pollo en Crema, both featuring sauteed chicken breasts with bell peppers and onions. For those seeking the taste of mariscos, or seafood, the Cancun Platter of crab, prawns and chicken is a favorite. Celia’s fajitas are also delicious and are served piping hot, sizzling and snapping on the table though they are still on the grill.
Those seeking more conventional fare will have no trouble at Celia’s; the restaurant offers a “North of the Border” section on their menu, featuring New York Steak, burgers and chicken sandwiches. For dessert, split a platter of Sopapillas, fried tortilla chips with honey cinnamon and vanilla ice cream.
Service is polite, prompt, and attentive, keeping drinks full and clearing “dead” plates unobtrusively. If you’re seeking a wide selection of authentic Mexican cuisine at a price that won’t break the bank, you want to support a Peninsula business or you just want Mexican food good and close, Celia’s comes highly recommended.
Celia’s Mexican Restauran
3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301
$-$$
Mon-Tue 11:30-9:30, Wed-Fri 11:30-10:30,
Sat. 12-10:30, Sun 2-9:30