**June 25, 2022:** I had the Surf & Turf Burrito today, served wet with salsa verde, and let me tell you, this burrito is massive! It was both delicious and filling—make sure not to munch on too many chips beforehand, or you might struggle to finish it!
**June 11, 2022:** For lunch, I tried the Camarones A La Plancha, which included a generous amount of pan-fried shrimp served with rice, beans, salad, and shredded lettuce. It was delightful!
**June 4, 2022:** We dined here for the first time for dinner, and I ordered the Chile Verde dinner. The pork was incredibly tender, and there was plenty of tasty food on my plate!
**May 21, 2022:** The Albondigas Soup was really flavorful, featuring...
The restaurant offers a large and diverse vegan menu! The vegan refried beans were incredibly tasty—definitely better than most non-vegan versions I've tried. I was thrilled to find vegan enchiladas on the menu. I highly recommend the vegan fajita quesadilla; it's crispy on the outside and creamy and cheesy on the inside, packed with caramelized onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. The vegan Aztec soup is vibrant, creamy, tangy, and quite filling. The owners are very gracious, and the space is clean, cheerful, and spacious with fun decor. This new restaurant is one of the few true family-owned establishments, and you can really see the care they put into it. It’s located in a nice area of Be...
Berkeley has a strange dearth of Mexican restaurants when compared to the rest of the bay area. That's what makes El Talpense invaluable. They've got it all, and it's all good food. Street tacos . Super burritos . Free chips and salsa . Quesabirria tacos . Happy hour drink deals . Enchiladas, tamales, rellenos, etc. A great spot near campus. Also low-key a great spot to go and watch sports on their TVs.
We love El Talpense, formerly Celia's. Staff is hardworking and friendly. Food is delicious! Our faves include Chile Relleno, anything with chile verde, pollo asada, or carnitas. Great house margaritas and generous portions. Pricing seems quite faur. Good variety salsas and nice fresh chips. To-go option works well for us, but we enjoy eating there with friends as well.
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This place deserves more than five stars! The food is excellent and budget-friendly. The staff is fantastic and incredibly friendly. The service is outstanding, especially for those with allergies. Even the takeout is neatly packaged. I truly wish I could give this restaurant more stars!
This place is the best! I go here all the time, it is my go to Mexican spot. It is great comfort food, and all of their salsas are truly exceptional. My favorite is the enchilada with red sauce. Wonderful vegan and gluten free options as well!
Great! We've loved this place for years. Formerly Celia's, two brothers purchased the location when they were able. The cuisine and decor are the same, minus Celia's portrait. Great folks!
I typically refrain from writing negative reviews, but I feel it's important to share that Celia's Mexican Restaurant has taken the place of Mexicali Rose since its closure.
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I rarely give a one-star rating to restaurants, but my experience here was quite disappointing, and I doubt it would improve even if I returned. If you...
We have ordered from here several times. My children really enjoy their seasoned beef burritos and carnitas tacos. The food is quite good...
