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    Centrico

    4.5 (2.4k reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Céntrico Hamburger
    Sebastian C.

    Decided to try this place out due to the high reviews and recommendation by friends after our Disney trip. It was around 3:30 PM and were quoted a 15 minute wait. We put our name down for 2 people and waited by the entrance of Paseo. About 5o to 10 minutes pass by and our table was ready. We were seated and a server was with us within minutes. Here's what we ordered: **Frozen Mangonada: Very refreshing on a hot day after a trip to Disneyland. However, it lacked citrus and chamoy which would've made it ten times better. The mango slush was on the sweeter side with the tajin to help balance out the overall flavors. (4/5) **Tepache: It's a canned beverage FYI. Our server compared it to kombucha so it was an absolute yes from me. It reminded me nothing of kombucha because of how light it was but still very refreshing on a hot day. Think of it as a slightly watered down mango chili lollipop. (3/5) **Tlayuda: Personally, it was a little disappointing. The edges were crispy but the center was floppy due to the beans and the meat. The majority of the flavor was from the beans and then the meat. It lacked a zesty citrus flavor as well as greens. I would've loved if there was either a salsa drizzle or something on the side. The dollops of guacamole wasn't enough. You can easily share this with 3 to 4 people. (2/5) **Burrito Norteño: Presentation was great and this dish had high hopes but the execution wasn't quite there. First off, the meat inside was very dry and lacked depth of flavor. The rice was soggy and lacked flavor. The avocado inside didn't help at all with the overall flavor. A bit of salsa would've been able to salvage what was on the inside. If this had been advertised a cheesy dish then I would've passed. The whole tortilla had a layer of cheese so that's what 90% of the burrito tasted like. Don't get me wrong, I like cheese but it was way overwhelming. had half of the burrito as it was intended to but the other half, I just ate the filling. The menu said it had sour cream but I didn't see nor did I taste it. If the meat wasn't so dry, it may have been partially salvageable. (1/5) **Céntrico Hamburger: We opted to get the patty cooked medium. The burger was very juicy with a lot of flavor. The garlic fries were quite soggy which was disappointing. The orange sauce had little to no flavor so we skipped that. Overall, best dish of our meal. (4/5) The food was so disappointing here and for the price point, it was definitely not worth it. On the bright side, annual pass holders receive a 10% discount. Our total bill plus tip was well over $100 even with the discount. For having a Michelin star rated chef, it was quite the disappointment. Our server was great though and offered recommendations with the burger which was the best thing we had. The outdoor patio vibe is nice but I don't think we'll be back. I knew I should've just ordered the tacos but the burrito sounded promising. My mistake. You can't win everything.

    Jamie D.

    My husband and I went to check out downtown disney and we are so happy that checked this place out! We ordered the Cochinita Pibil Tacos, Tacos al pastor, and the caesar salad! The caesar salad consisted of baby romaine lettuce, oven-roasted tomatoes, sunflower seeds, avocado, and a poblano dressing. The cochinita pibil tacos consisted of shredded pork with black beans, pickled red onions, and habanero. And lastly, the tacos al pastor consisted of roasted pork, pineapples, onions, avocado salsa, and cilantro. The presentation of our food was just as what I imagine the food to taste like and not alot of food looks and tastes good. I must say this place is pretty delicious and a definite cute place for date night!

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    Stephanie T.

    The atmosphere is loud, with lots of people walking past you the entire meal because of its location. The food is a bit more expensive than it should be and not very noteworthy in flavor. I ordered the Taquitos de Papa and was surprised to discover that they were only half sized. The menu says they're giving you 4 taquitos, but it's really only 2 cut in half. They were pretty bland inside, necessitating salsa and the other toppings. I was also unimpressed by the quality of the lettuce served with them. They were ok, but I would not get again. Vegetarians like flavor too, you know! Also, these should have been listed under appetizers, as they weren't the most filling meal. Our table shared the guacamole and I will say that was very good. I'd get it again. However, it was overpriced for what it was. I did appreciate that they had a few vegetarian options. Would like to try a different one if I ever come back here. But I would choose other Downtown Disney or park restaurants first.

    Torta ahogada
    Jose Manuel C.

    Showed up for dinner, Hosting staff was sloppy because we got skipped in the line to be seated although we were first in line; the party behind us was for two people as well as my table. Idk why , then when we get en route to be seated someone in staff shoved me, hard to sit with a bunch of food in the way to chair. Waitress was great. Ordered a torta ahogada , flavor profile was there, but I couldn't quite call it ahogada, it needed more sauce. If bread is dry in the middle it can lack that classic Guadalajara texture. The taquitos and sangria were amazing, the tepache was from a can, next time I'll probably pass. Music was nothing but reggaeton, decent place, lacks attention to detail 4/5

    Chips and salsa
    Carolina R.

    We really enjoy the food here. The quality of the food is good. It's good and not badly priced by Disney prices. Drinks are good too. The service varies. It's quick and attentive at some points and slow and unseen at others. The hostesses have been super friendly and polite. Actually everyone is generally polite. They're not all smiles and stuff but you know it's still work and depending on the weather it can be uncomfortable. The ambiance is nice. We've only been fitted outside so not sure how it is indoors.

    Quesopastor and Ceasar salad
    AJ B.

    Some restaurants become special because of the food. Others become special because of the memories you make there. Exactly one year ago, I met my girlfriend at Centrico for our very first date. So for our one-year anniversary, it only felt right to come back to where it all began. From the moment we sat down, our server Avelino made the evening feel incredibly authentic. We ended up learning he'd been with the restaurant group for 14 years, starting at Tortilla Jo's from opening day until it closed before transferring to Centrico. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and it showed in every recommendation he made. He suggested starting with the chips and guacamole, and wow... that guacamole deserves some recognition. It had a bright citrus flavor with the perfect balance of smooth avocado and chunky tomatoes. Easily one of the top 10 guacamoles I've had. For drinks, we ordered the Frozen Mangonada and the Tepache, and they couldn't have complemented each other better. The mangonada was loaded with authentic mango flavor, chamoy, and Tajín. It almost felt more like a dessert than a drink. The tepache, on the other hand, was light, crisp, and incredibly refreshing. Together they covered both ends of the spectrum perfectly. For dinner we shared the Quesopastor and a Caesar Salad. The quesopastor was packed with flavorful meat and was surprisingly filling, while the Caesar salad balanced everything out nicely. Before we left, Avelino even took the time to recommend a few other restaurants for future date nights if we wanted to keep exploring. That kind of genuine hospitality is becoming harder and harder to find. Coming back to the restaurant where our story started made for an unforgettable anniversary. Great food, incredible service, and memories we'll always have. Thank you, Avelino, for making an already special evening even better.

    Cochinita pibil tacos
    Liam R.

    Average to subpar Mexican food especially for Southern California - though conveniently located in downtown Disney. Beautiful setting with outdoor seating and friendly service. There is certainly far better food and prices inside the Disney parks. Perhaps especially disappointed given the hype online and advertising of the association with Chef Carlos. The shrimp aguachile and tuna tiradito were fine though not well balanced and with some overwhelming flavoring that didn't allow the taste of the fish to come through or resemble the listed intended flavors/ ingredients. The shrimp aguachile sauce was heavy and could not taste any of the listed yuzu lime flavors, and the tuna tiradito was overly sweet. Perhaps most egregiously, the menu notes that both dishes use "chile toreados" but, as pictured, the dishes include pickled jalapeños that look like they come directly from a can. The cochinita pibil tacos were unfortunately dry without authentic flavor. For beverages, the Mezcalita and Tropical Breeze were tasty and overall balanced though nothing standout.

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    Geronimo T.

    Wanted to lounge and enjoy some beverages. Found this place in the middle of Downtown Disney. No wait time. We were greeted and seated as a party of 3. Our waiter spoke in Spanish. I dont understand Spanish but I am thinking this is all part of the ambiance to Disney tourist. The best possible way to experience the ambiance is to give the an authentic experience. I did not mind it at all. Long story short, this place is Clean! The food and Drinks are delicious. This the 2nd time I have been here. Its been a couple of years. Its one the expensive side but you already know that sine you are in mouseland! Good outdoor vibe

    Jed K.

    Avelino is the best! Dude was very kind and attentive. Food is great. The whole staff was great.

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    Lorena G.

    10/10 experience get the mangonada and any tacos you'll be set!!! The guacamole is so dreamy-must order as an appetizer. The birria tacos are insane..juicy and a bit spicy.

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    Jorge took over for our waitress, it was seamless, he was attentive and kept checking on us. Friendly, and helpful!! Thank you!

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    Great food and atmosphere! The perfect Disney dinner to relax after a long day. Bernardo was amazing!!

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    Delicious food, huge portions, a gorgeous setting and wonderful service from Avelino! I love Centrico and will be returning soon!

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    Tiene. Entrega a Domicilio?

    I would imagine they do take out, but doubt delivery.

    I saw " summer happy hour". Do they have happy hour in November too?

    Today they did. Few drink options only. No food specials

    Is there a long wait time? Not going to the theme park but wanted to visit the restaurant for a lunch get together?

    No, we haven't experienced long wait times when we've gone.

    Do they validate parking?

    Yes, as do any sit down restaurant at Downtown Disney

    Is the bar open seating?

    Yes it is.

    Do they offer a happy hour?

    No HH

    On hot days do they have air conditioning?

    No, it's an outdoor bar/restaurant. They may have ceiling fans.

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    $$

    Strong Water isn't just a place to grab a drink, it is an entire experience from the moment you…read morewalk through the door. We were escorted inside and our hostess immediately started introducing us to the lore of the place: a capsized ship with the space decorated using pieces recovered from the wreckage. The room is VERY dimly lit, and we actually stood near the entrance for a moment while our eyes adjusted, but honestly that just added to the atmosphere. On the way to our reservation in the Captain's Quarters, our hostess gave us a little tour of the main room and even pointed out the bathrooms for later. Once we sat down, we met our bartender, Drew, who was fantastic. He walked us through the different menus, explained the food and cocktails, and really added to the experience throughout the night. I'm normally a whiskey drinker, so I started with the Southeast Spice Trade while my girlfriend ordered the Pineapple Whipped Colada. Both were delicious, but half the fun was watching Drew make them. You could really see the amount of care that went into the craft and presentation of every drink. For food, we ordered the chicken katsu and ahi poke nachos. I was especially excited when the nachos arrived and I realized they were made with wonton chips. I'm a sucker for wonton chips, so those were an immediate win. We obviously couldn't stop at one round of drinks, so next came the Tarobi Colada and Zombie King. Drew told us a little about the history of the Zombie King and gave us a lesson on rum, so I had to try it, plus it came in one of the coolest mugs I've ever seen. The Zombie King was easily my favorite drink of the night. The flavor was fantastic from beginning to end and dangerously smooth. I didn't even realize how much it had hit me until I stood up. Even leaving was part of the experience. We finally checked out the bathroom and the door has what feels like TEN different locks on it. It genuinely felt like I was locking myself inside the bathroom of an old pirate ship. Between the storytelling, incredible atmosphere, Captain's Quarters, food, cocktails, and especially the service from Drew, this was such a memorable night. Strong Water completely commits to its theme without sacrificing the quality of the drinks. Absolutely an experience worth having, and we can't wait to come back.

    We have returned to Strong Water several times in recent months, so it's time for an update. We…read morefirst returned in early June since they introduced some new cocktails and food to the menu. The other visits were just because this is by far our number one place. Recently added cocktails: Buzzin' Jungle Bird (Jamaican gold rum, coffee infused campari, dark rum, pineapple, lime, hemp orgeat, cane, Angostura bitters). This is a great spin on a jungle bird, with some complexity and coffee flavor. I'm usually not a big fan of coffee, but it is at a good level. Chi Chi (Whey vodka, pineapple, lime, date, honey, coconut, salt). This has a great creamy texture which I believe comes from the dairy component of the whey vodka. It is well balanced with some sweetness, and I could taste the coconut and date flavors. Lapu Lapu (Asian rum, Jamaican rum, dry curacao, lime, orgeat, demerara). It is juicy, well balanced, and served with a flaming sugar cube on top. This is the cocktail they chose to serve at their booth at Tiki Oasis recently which says a lot, try it! Thai Me Down (Barbados rum, coconut liqueur, papaya, lemon, demerara, Thai basil). It is served old-fashioned style, and was light and perfectly balanced. Those Thai inspired flavors were all noticeable. Demerara Dry Float. They added and took this one off the menu as of now. It was a balanced light citrusy drink which was served with a delicious sidecar of Hamilton 151 rum infused with banana chips. I sipped half of that and mixed the rest into the cocktail. It was served with a beautiful ice shell. I'm guessing it was too labor intensive, and took up a lot of space in their freezers. Recently added food: Ahi Poke Nachos (marinated ahi tuna, masago, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, furikake, green onion). This is such a tasty starter with so many textures and flavors. I love that the nachos are wontons too, and not just chips. Crab & Cream cheese wontons. Nice crisp wontons with a good amount of crab and cream cheese inside. The chili sauce and spicy mayo adds another layer of flavor, and there is a slice of jalapeno on top for a little heat. Pan-Seared Scallops. This was an excellent lighter entrée. The four scallops are cooked perfectly, and even have a little dollop of caviar on top. I liked the mix of veggies and really liked the bed of potato puree underneath. Steak & Eggs (8oz hanger steak, crying tiger glaze, Nam Jim Jaew sauce, sunny eggs, rice). I normally wouldn't try steak & eggs for dinner, but I can't resist a good hanger steak. It was cooked a perfect medium rare and I appreciate that it was pre-sliced. The crying tiger glaze and sauce were so flavorful. There's plenty of rice to soak up any left egg yolk or sauce. Recently added desserts: Dubai Chocolate Lava Cake. This was excellent, but it's definitely sweet and rich. Save some room if you plan on ordering this. Ube Flan Cake. I'm usually not a fan of flan, but I have to try anything with ube and this was good. The cake had nice ube flavor, and I liked that the flan was a little firm since the looser custardy/gelatinous texture is not for me. This is definitely a lighter dessert than the lava cake. It's not a new drink, but I also had the Naval Grog for the first time. (Lost Voyage rum, overproof white rum, allspice dram, lime, grapefruit, demerara, honey). It is boozy with nice spice notes. Other repeat cocktails enjoyed were Tales from the Black Lagoon (my favorite), Missionary's Downfall, Agave Parrot, Singapore Sling, and Serpents Grasp all of which are excellent. Their cocktails, food, ambiance, and service are always top notch. Thank you Ying, Erica, Greg, Jordan, Joey, Iris, Karen, Kyle, Joy, and John for your wonderful hospitality during our visits. We will return again soon!

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    Strong Water Anaheim - Lapu Lapu cocktail

    Lapu Lapu cocktail

    Strong Water Anaheim - Rum Runner cocktail

    Rum Runner cocktail

    Strong Water Anaheim - 3 Dots & A Dash and Tales from the Black Lagoon

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    3 Dots & A Dash and Tales from the Black Lagoon

    BXCR Underground - Atmosphere

    BXCR Underground

    4.3(251 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    Had a lovely time on Saturday after lunch at the Anaheim Packing District. I had always passed by…read morethis place and never went in, even though the outside looked so cool and fascinating. When we entered, the inside felt like we were in the inside of a train, there were various train themed decoration scattered throughout the walls and floors. My girlfriend got the sex in this city cocktail and I opted for the painkiller cocktail. Both were stunning and delicious. Lots of different photo ops for you and your loved ones as well as movies playing behind the bar. We also loved our bartenders, who made our drinks with ease and were knowledgeable in the different drink items. Overall, would definitely visit again!

    I had been looking forward to coming to this bar for a long time, so unfortunately, the experience…read morewas extremely disappointing. We arrived about an hour after opening, and the bar already felt completely unprepared. The bartender was eating food at the bar while we were there, and after getting our initial drinks, we were essentially left on our own. She never checked back with us, and not once were we asked if we wanted another drink. For a place I had been excited to finally visit, this was easily one of the worst bar experiences I've ever had. The service was inattentive, the atmosphere felt unprofessional, and the overall experience left a very bad impression. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back.

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    BXCR Underground - Espresso martini

    Espresso martini

    BXCR Underground - Lost Luggage, Penicillin, and Paper Plane

    Lost Luggage, Penicillin, and Paper Plane

    BXCR Underground - Fuego En Jalisco. Nice mix of tequila and mezcal, pomegranate, and a kick of habanero.

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    Fuego En Jalisco. Nice mix of tequila and mezcal, pomegranate, and a kick of habanero.

    Puesto Anaheim

    Puesto Anaheim

    4.4(2.1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    We love Puesto and always enjoy our food, but last night was one for the record books. Not just…read morebecause the food was delicious, as usual, but because we had the incredible fortune of having Scotty as our server. Scotty took what was already a great date night and made it truly memorable. Not only was he the best server we've had since we started dining at Puesto, but I'd go so far as to say he was one of the best servers I've ever had anywhere. Scotty had a calm, understated demeanor that was part of his charm. He was genuine, attentive, extraordinarily kind, and somehow managed to keep my Diet Coke with lime full the entire evening. He anticipated our needs before we even had to ask and was always there at just the right moment. Best of all, he laughed at my dad jokes. While the food was outstanding, Scotty made the experience even better. His service elevated an already great meal into an exceptional evening. We will absolutely be requesting Scotty's section every time we visit Puesto Anaheim.

    Food was so good! We basically tried everything. We had the salsa and guacamole flight. Loved their…read morechips too! We had the chicken taquitos, potato flautas, short rib enchilada, steak taco, fried fish taco, carnitas and the chicken tacos! The only thing that took away a star because we had to stand and wait for 15 minutes to be sat. We had a reservation that I made five days ago. They say other parties before us and we had to still stand and wait even with a reservation The restaurant itself is so beautiful! Great spot for dinner with the family!

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    Puesto Anaheim - Baja Fish, Verduras, and Filet Tacos

    Baja Fish, Verduras, and Filet Tacos

    Puesto Anaheim - The Main Dining Room set up for a Family-Style Event

    The Main Dining Room set up for a Family-Style Event

    Puesto Anaheim - Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Margarita

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    Cucumber, Watermelon, and Mango Margarita

    Centrico - mexican - Updated September 2026

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