I have been going to this restaurant for twenty years with my family. It's become a very popular spot, locally. My family is one of the oldest family's of Antioch, so we have seen a lot of changes over the years. The Chef's at this resturant are very talented and deserve credit for their expertise and expirence. They do deliver consistently good Mexican food. However the owners, or who ever does the intake/ordering, needs to quit cutting corners. Just because the local area doesnt have a high payout in consumption and tips, doesn't mean the restaurant should cut corners in service. I expect an authentic Mexican dinner, and tonight was something short of that. My family is of European heritage, and we really dont care about race, at all, but we did feel disrespected/targeted when the cook tonight decided to put American cheese on our Mexican food. It felt outlandish and unorthodox. Besides that, our waitor did not make sure we had an adequate amount of beverages for our party. Lastly, there were teenagers smoking near the rear resturant entrance. I think a 25ft no smoking sign should fix that. I know the parents would appriciate that. Other than that, this resturant is a very nice place to eat at when everything works out. In the restaurants defence, Friday might have been a hectic time to eat out, because they have a stylish bar around the other side of the resturant. Even a few beautiful women too. Perhaps if we ate here on a Tuesday we would have expirenced a more lovely Mexican supper. I would like to say that we have faith in this restaurant and look forward to eating here again. A second chance is sometimes necessary and I know that Celia's is a fine establishment. If the surrounding neighborhoods werent so dangerous and crime ridden, more money would come into the business. And more money means better service and so forth and so on. If you are eating at this restaurant, make sure it is on a quieter day of the week, that way you can enjoy a nice authentic Mexican meal. The food was hearty, and furfilling, they definitely put a good amount on the plate. Just wish they didnt put American cheese on the food. Who does that? We look forward to giving the restaurant another chance next week. P.s. the women that work here are beautiful and could probably be models if they werent so busy. FINAL REVIEW: A fine Mexican restaurant that has triumphed over the years in spite of being in the heart of some dangerous projects and sectionocts. Nonetheless, The restaurant is a safe location to eat at. Instagram: @usa.darren