Celia's by the Beach

"This 60-year-old Mexican restaurant is a family-run business (Celia Lopez-Rodriguez opened the spot in 1960, today her grandkids run the joint) that marries standard California-Mexican platter-style dining with more recent innovations. Modern additions include a vegan menu of Impossible-meat offerings." - Paolo Bicchieri

"This 60-year-old Mexican restaurant is a family-run business (Celia Lopez-Rodriguez opened the spot in 1960, today her grandkids run the joint) that marries standard California-Mexican platter-style dining with more recent innovations. Modern additions include a vegan menu of Impossible-meat offerings." - Paolo Bicchieri, Dianne de Guzman

"About as far from the Mission District as one can get, Celia’s by the Beach has offered solid Mexican fare for 63 years on Judah Street. A must-hit during Outside Lands — in 2023, the restaurant offered themed drinks at its bar such as the Kendrick Lamargarita — the restaurant is known for tremendous portions, bottomless well-fried chips, and a robust vegan menu including Impossible meat nachos." - Paolo Bicchieri, Eater Staff

"It’s not just San Franciscans who want to eat Mexican food and watch football. Those in the Sunset show Celia’s love, but so do Daly City dwellers. Come for the raucous energy, full bar, and vegan menu. There are plenty of familiar burrito and nacho options, but it’s a rare Bay Area Mexican restaurant to find Impossible versions of both." - Paolo Bicchieri

"The Outer Sunset original is serving margaritas and meals from its front window, including batched drinks that show the 60-year-old restaurant’s co-founder, Celia Lopez-Rodriguez, clad in a COVID-blocking mask. Walk-up ordering works, delivery is via all the usual apps; indoor and outdoor is now also an option." - Eater Staff