Celia’s Restaurant

About

Mexican, Spanish

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    5 stars

Location

Adress: 700 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 2740

Phone: (508) 993-5279

Work Hours

Mon 9:30 am-9:00 pm
Tue 9:30 am-9:00 pm
Wed 9:30 am-9:00 pm
Thu 9:30 am-9:00 pm
Fri 9:30 am-9:00 pm
Sat 9:30 am-9:00 pm
Sun 9:30 am-9:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    No
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Adrian R.

    star star star star star 24 July 2026

    This is a counter service,  "create your own plate" type of style restaurant. There's no waitstaff. You basically point to the food you want and someone behind the counter gets it for you.

    Ample number of choices - Including, but not limited to White rice, rice and beans, beef, chicken, yuca, Madurai's, etc .There's also a small salad bar.

    The portions are very generous.

    The prices are very reasonable/affordable.

    There's a parking lot across from the restaurant and space is usually never an issue.

    The restaurant was recently renovated. Good for eating in or take out.

    CASH ONLY.  There's an ATM in the restaurant.

    Give it 5 stars because of the generous portions, low prices, friendly staff, quick service and good tasting food.

  • M S.

    star star star star star 15 July 2026

    Celia's place is amazing. Very, very savory and delicious. A little confusing to order...

  • Jennifer P.

    star star star star star 7 July 2026

    I had been to Celia's years ago before they renovated and I remember the food being good but the place being so small. I went again a few days ago with some friends and boy had I forgotten how delicious their food is!! Not to mention the renovation and expansion is amazing!! There were a lot of people getting takeout. Their food is fresh Hispanic food and the prices are sooooo reasonable it's almost a steal! I got a $5 dollar plate, comes with your choice of yellow or white rice, your choice of meat option, and a type of salad. There were a lot of other things I wanted to try but stuck to something simple. Will definitely being going back!!!

  • Robert S.

    star star star star star 1 July 2026

    Excellent Latin American joint in New Bedford.    A bit of a hole in the wall, it does have tables and chairs for sitting, but most people go there for take out.    One Friday we got there around 12:30pm and there was a line about 10 deep.

    They offer complete meals for $5 (includes a meat, rice and vegetables).  It is a nice filling option.    They have pork, beef and chicken dishes to choose, at least 3-4 varieties of any one of those meats...some BBQ, some slow cooked, some roasted, etc.    They also serve empanadas and other Latin American snacks.

    Cash only.   Plenty of parking on the street or lot across.

  • Mauro T.

    star star star star star 28 June 2026

    The food is always delicious and fresh, the owner & workers are really friendly and it's crazy cheap!
    I am a vegetarian, and while this restaurant seems to cater to the meat eaters, the $5 plate with rice, beans, veggies and salad is amazing! I could eat it every day.

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