I don't make it downtown as often as I'd like these days, but I found myself there today with about an hour to spare between meetings, so my friend met me and we grabbed lunch at Centrico. There was some fun music playing and plenty of other diners that seemed to be enjoying themselves when we walked in. It was a bit chilly outside, so we opted for an indoor table. Service was friendly and fast... from both the host and our server. We had drinks, chips, salsa and fresh guac within minutes! For our main courses, I went with the Centrico Chopped Salad and added shrimp. My friend went with the Steak Tacos. We were both pleased and left with full bellies. I would totally return! read more

Centrico - Chips and fresh guac - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Unassuming location but fantastic food! It's a small location off the lobby of San Carlos historic hotel. Everything was a large portion, the enchiladas had so much meat in them, you didn't need a side. The sauce was perfection. What didn't make the photos is churros. The freaking churros . Most churros are fried to hell and dry. These have a perfectly crunchy outside with a soft dough inside, piped with caramel. Pheonominal. read more

Centrico - Short Rib Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I visited this restaurant while at a convention to get a quick meal. I was craving chilaquiles so I ordered some to go. The presentation was not great; however, the flavor was AMAZING! I highly recommend the chilaquiles verde. You will not be disappointed! read more

Centrico - Chilaquiles verde... don't judge a book by its cover. Tastes amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Okay so the shrimp tacos?? SO good. Like the shrimp was cooked absolutely perfectly, which honestly is harder to pull off than people think. Every bite just hit right -- the tortilla, the toppings, all of it working together. I was not expecting to be this impressed but here we are. Do yourself a favor and just order them, trust me on this one!! read more

Centrico - Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Quick, delicious lunch in downtown. Can't go wrong with the tacos. Small, intimate place but service is quick and friendly.

A little gem in downtown Phoenix. I came here with a couple work colleagues and was pleasantly surprised by the menu (mini tacos were adorable). My beef enchiladas were really good (but beware of the spice if you are sensitive to spicy foods). Guacamole could have used a little more salt/pepper but I appreciate the basic recipe! Service was ok - you could tell they were busy and the waitress did the best she could. read more

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Consistent amd good cocktails. My wife loves this place. Nice salsa and the quality of the dishes are good. read more

Centrico - Mezcal - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had the chilaquiles + pozole and let me tell ya, it was on point. Was a little skeptical as I never heard of this place. Good looking restaurant in downtown. What more can ya ask for? Good prices as well. It's crazy to think shit places like Filiberto's cost more than this joint. Will be back again! Service was also 100! Great job team and thanks again! Salud! read more

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This place is located inside of a hotel lobby. Outside it's on a corner. It's small but inviting. Seems like a popular place. The staff was very friendly. The food was pretty good. Most of the food seemed to be served with spicy salsa so beware. I did enjoy my tacos and street corn. The potato flautas were really good as well read more

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The authentic Mexican food is here, the pozole is so exquisite 10/10 the atmosphere the music and its workers I really recommend this place and when you go for a drink in definite you have to order chelada with beer CARTA BLANCA! The authentic taste of the north! The sauces, the food, the tortillas, everything is authentic and real Mexican food read more

I had the chicken tinga tacos with salsa, chips, beans, and rice--everything was absolutely delicious. The chicken tinga was flavorful, and the salsa? Top notch. And you know what they say--if the salsa is good, the rest of the food usually is too. That held true here. Our server was super friendly and offered great recommendations, which made the experience even better. Now, the only downside: the parking situation is rough. We ended up parking in the structure on Van Buren and walked through an alley that honestly reeked of piss and trash. Not exactly the vibe you want before a great meal. On the way out, we walked around the front via the street and it made a huge difference--wish we had done that from the start. If you're in the area, definitely stop in and try what I had. The food makes the trip worth it--but skip the alley and take the street instead. read more

Centrico - Chicken Tinga tacos, fresh chips and salsa, delicious beans and rice, and a cold glass of water that somehow tasted amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Delicious authentic Mexican food. Jose our waiter suggested we get the homemade Guacamole and I'm glad we listened. It was so fresh and delicious. Chips were warm. For our entree we both had enchiladas. My husband had the beef and I had the cheese. I definitely ate more than I should've because it was so tasty. Jose was friendly and never made us feel rushed. We enjoyed sitting outside and glad we got there when we did because they were very busy when we left. It's a small place and the ambiance it's anything special but don't let that stop you. The food and service are incredible. read more

The tacos de asada were incredibly tender, juicy and smoky! So delicious and came topped with onion, cilantro and a chipotle sauce. Four small tacos were filling and each bite was amazing. The inside space was small but lovely with music. The servers were super welcoming and accommodating and allowed us to move from outside to inside when a table opened up. Prices were very reasonable. read more

This is a charming, and cozy corner restaurant in a larger hotel. The food is very southwest, and serving brunch on the weekends too. Outside seating is also available. The food and service were great. I ordered a simple pozole, that was favorful and well appointed with toppings. read more

Centrico - pozole - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What a neat little bar/restaurant tucked inside an old hotel. It was easy to find and the entrance is through the hotel, in case you're looking for a door on the outside. I was in for a quick lunch and ordered a margarita and some shrimp tacos. The margarita was good but a bit small. The shrimp tacos were delicious and also small, but they gave you 4 of them which was nice. They had a nice flavor! The place is small, so I wouldn't plan on going with a large group. But for a quick lunch at the bar, I was in and out in no time. And with tacos in my belly! read more

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I visited this location for the first time with coworkers and I can truly say it won't be my last. This locally owned business GETS IT! The service was phenomenal and extremely prompt. The food was delicious to say the least. We shared the guacamole, salsa, and queso fundido. Though all were great, the fundido was an undisputed favorite. I ordered the birria enchiladas with a side of rice and beans. It should be noted that there was a perfect portion of meat in the enchiladas. I also tried a coworkers chilli verde which was cooked to perfection. We ended our meal by singing happy birthday and sharing the churros. I'm not a huge fan of pastries with filling but these were surprisingly good! Though the inside is cute and cozy, we were told that the restaurant will be moving to a larger location down the street in January 2026. Overall, the experience was a 10/10 and I cannot wait to return. read more

Centrico - Birria Beef Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was amazing! Everything from the light chips and delicious original salsa, to the fresh guac, and the amazing chicken enchilada! Service was fantastic as well! Loved it so much we came back several days later from Sedona to eat there again! read more

Centrico - Just 1/2 of the Chicken Enchilada, and a Chpped Salad - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very accommodating for our group of 8. Centrico does not take reservations but the host answering our call was super friendly and told us he could make it work by putting tables together if we were to arrive within 10 minutes, which we did! The restaurant itself is very small, located inside the historic San Carlos Hotel. The food was very authentic and served in a great, intimate atmosphere. Our servers were amicable and so nice catering to our group of teens! As one of them said, this was the real deal!! read more

Perfect patio for a yummy bite to eat and a margarita in DTPhx! Service was great. Food and drink were amazing! read more

Centrico - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We're in town for business again and wanted to check out some more restaurants in the area that we haven't been to and as luck would have it, we were in the mood for Mexican, so we decided to stop in. The restaurant is fairly small and is inside of the Hotel San Carlos. We went early (got there around 11:30) to beat the lunch rush, but it was already buzzing. Luckily, there were still a couple of available tables so we were seated right away. The service here is phenomenal. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating and our server took the time to answer the many questions we had about the menu. We were told the esquites were new on the menu so we wanted to give them a shot. We also ordered fish tacos. The esquites were super delicious - highly recommended. The fish tacos were good, but not amazing. They weren't super crispy, which of course can happen if cabbage and sauce sit on the fish for a prolonged period of time, so while not ideal, that was totally fine. I really did not like the red sauce they put on the fish tacos - it tasted of ketchup with some spices like cumin added to it. On the other hand, the table next to us ordered chicken enchiladas, which looked absolutely amazing (we are avoiding meat in our diet at the moment). Overall, a good experience and we'd definitely come back to try some of the other items on the menu. But don't skip the esquites and thank me later! read more

I found this restaurant the second day I was in Arizona and then I frequent it a few times. The staff was engaging and friendly and accommodating. The food was out of sight. Amazing. If you go during normal eating hours, you might have a weight because it's that good. I highly recommend a stop at this Mexican restaurant. Their bar is easily just as phenomenal. They make their own syrups and they do muddled fruit. Everything is from scratch tasty and fresh and amazing without a lot of garbage or sugar. read more

Centrico - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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My favorite place Food is bomb Ambiance is amazing Service is well I say you should give it a try!!! read more

The food was delicious! The birria was very tender, the chips were warm and perfectly seasoned, and the sandia (watermelon) margarita... chef's kiss! Everything is prepared fresh, and you can taste it. My only qualm is the food isn't as spicy as SoCal Mexican food, but that's ok, it's still great. This is a small restaurant located within the front part of the hotel, with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating. It's a family run business and are they some of the nicest people we had the pleasure of speaking with while visiting Phoenix. I'm really looking forward to stopping by for a few more margaritas the next time I'm in the area. read more

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A pretty solid Mexican restaurant, but nothing to recommend it over others. The service was a bit inconsistent, our entrees came out before our drinks. Prices food were pretty good. I'd say 3.5 stars overall. read more

Wonderful service, one of the best cocktails I've ever had, great prices & ambiance, and delicious food! We were so happy to find the perfect spot and ended up visiting a second time on our 3-day trip downtown. read more

Centrico - Cocktails on the patio - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Food was excellent and service was fast and the drinks were good as well. Very nice ambiance inside and out went there twice on my four day visit to Phoenix for the volleyball tournament. read more

Food was outstanding. I wished they were doing lunches again. Service was always amazing

Went in last night for their soft opening and food was amazing, drinkies were smooth and the new location is beautiful! Rodrigo and Andrew took really good care of us ;) Definitely going back! Food: Chicken Enchiladas Queso Fundido Churros w/ Chocolate Drinks: Jamaica Margarita Carta Blanca Botella Shots!! read more

Tried their tacos and was amazed at the flavors that came with it. 10/10 recommend. The service was really good as well!

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was five star. Always checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The food came out quicker than you could ever imagine. It was absolutely amazing. read more

Extra star for service being excellent, but the food was NOT good. The chicken tinga was bland, the tortillas were undercooked, the chips were greasy. The chopped salad was okay, but the carne asada I ordered with it tasted like it was frozen and then microwaved. Not sure if related or not, but my husband was up all night vomiting after our meal here. read more

Love the new location. Great drinks, food and an awesome vibe. Definitely my new go-to place in downtown Phoenix.

Food was very tasty, service was great. Everyone there made you feel welcome. The place was small and cozy. Very relaxed vibe. Had the Jamica Margarita. Bomb!! Will definitely be back. read more

Love this restaurant. I was able to take my family to this treasure. We ordered the Tacos de Pescado, so delicious. We ordered the churros with were so on point and my family loved it all. We had just spent the day in the park and the staff are always impeccable with service. 10/10. read more

Centrico - Churro - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We saw the pics of the food on-line and it looked great. Things must have changed. The food was good, not anything special. The portions were small. I had steak tacos and wow they were tiny. Back home the same tacos are a dollar each. I guess the most disappointing thing we had was the margaritas. For $12 it came in an 8oz water glass filled with ice. Not your traditional Mexican margarita. The service was great. We sat outside for the street view which was nice. read more

So because I absolutely love this place, I've been meaning to try their brunch menu and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I was rushing to get there, their hours are from 12 to 2pm, got there around 1:15pm. The host greeted us and gave us a choice of seating indoor or outdoor. It was a beautiful sunny day so we opted to go outdoors. I ordered the chilaquiles with green sauce, added an egg (over-hard) and carne asada. My bf got "el Mexicano" which was eggs, beans, flour tortilla & some chorizo with potatoes. His dish was very tasty, the chorizo was a bit greasy BUT nonetheless flavorful. My dish was absolute perfection, the carne asada had this lime flavor as if it was marinated in something, omg to die for!!!!! It had some onions, queso fresco and crema. Not only was it super delish but it tasted authentic which a lot of Mexican places fail to do. I had a grapefruit jarrito and some chips and salsa as well. This was such an amazing brunch, I had a smile the entire time. The portions were generous and so I think that it's worth every penny, definitely coming back for brunch again and again! read more

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Amazing food and service! The new location is gorgeous! They also now have a dedicated fryer for gluten free chips !!

Sooooooooo GOOD!!! My family had the Shrimp tacos, Carne Asada Tacos, & Birria Enchiladas. All so well made & delicious! Birria was a standout followed by the shrimp tacos where the shrimp was cooked absolutely perfectly. I recommend the margaritas. Just any of them. They're wicked good and you won't be disappointed. Did I mention the salsa and chips? Let's just say I already covered them and you should get those as well. Worth the stop, parking can be a little rough, but this place is a winner. read more

We visited Arizona over the weekend to catch a Dodgers spring training game. We came here for dinner, via my daughter's Arizona friend recommendation. The location is in a fun, downtown area. The restaurant is located at the lobby of a hotel. You enter the restaurant via the hotel, even though it's curbside. There wasn't a long wait, which was good. We were seated by the owner. He shared a few of his recommendations. The waiter quickly came quickly after to take our drink order. We ordered drinks & the queso fundido, shrimp empanadas, and chips & salsa - to my surprise they are not free. Soon after, we ordered dinner. Then finished up with sharing the churros for dessert. Our meals were all delicious! They have a full bar with a great selection of liquor. Music is played but not over bearing. They also have TVs. The only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is the owners comment to us for being from out of town. Or rather saying he was sorry that we are from California. read more

Centrico - Our appetizers. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Hands down the best place in the valley for AUTHENTIC Mexican food. The food is good, the staff is on it. Cant wait for the new location to open. read more

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