This is a nice little interior restaurant. There is at least one vegetarian option on each section of the menu. The tacos were served with some creative dressings (radishes and cabbage), which I thought was great. The plantain fritter was a little heavy on the oil, but the tacos, cocktails, and desserts were creative and great. They have peanut butter ice cream, additionally, which was great. Salty and sweet. read more

I really love the happy hours at Centro. On Monday's it's all day and the drinks are strong, reasonably priced, the tacos and other food delicious. If you plan on ordering the stewed meat prepare to wait and make sure you bring at least 3 other people. The portion was HUGE but it was insanely delicious. The waitstaff is nice and the atmosphere buzzing. What's not to like? read more

I am a picky restaurant goer because i work in the industry. Maybe i always go here when its slow, or maybe they know me now, or maybe they are just great. I dont know but i always get great freaking service here and the food is delicious. happy hour is awesome. basically i love this place. if i've ever had a bad experience i cant remember it. big red F scores again. read more

When I first read that Centro was opening, I remember that the owner said the food would be very reasonably priced with nothing over $14. Well, I've been a couple of times for dinner and almost everything is over $14! Last time my husband got a 16 dollar burrito! It was a fancy burrito, but it was still just a burrito. I don't even think it came with a side. The entrees are good, but we haven't found anything spectacular. I like the taco platters (these are in fact a mere $12) and have gotten the garlicky shrimp and the chicken. The reason I give 4 stars is that I love the happy hour. $2 tacos (now we're talking) and $1.50 modelo especials. It has a great atmosphere, a nice patio, and the drinks are yummy. Just wish the happy hour was longer! It is from 3:30 to 5:30 everyday. Also recommended, the (outrageously priced) Centro avocado salsa ($8). Have a couple of Dark & Stormy's and you'll forget you paid close to a tenner for some really delicious Guac. read more

This place is hella awesome! I only had drinks, but damn did I also have a good time. Their lovely patio has seating at the bar and a great indoor/outdoor vibe. We perched on a Sunday and watched the ladies behind the bar with hypnotic fascination. The drink menu is severe, so many great options! They had a drink special on Sunday morning that I couldn't pass up - I enjoyed a pomegranate mimosa and it was fabulous! When the statement 'full bar' is used, it would only be accurate if used at this venue. They have everything, including a variety of bitters! The bartendresses were busy making crazy drink after crazy drink the entire time we were there. Plus, they were super cool, I also really enjoyed the naked lady wood carving. This is a great spot to chill and is nice and open and filled with good energy. read more

This is my first Boulder review, yet I've been here for a bit. The culinary arts of this town have left me largely disappointed after leaving my fair city of Portland, OR and those random bohemian buttered masterpieces. Centro lends a glimmer of hope. Honestly I'm biased, most of my experiences there are breakfast oriented, but what a breakfast! On the occasion that I make it there before breakfast happy hour ends, which is a great concept, there unique $2 dishes are ample enough to fill nigh any hangover for $6-8. Coconut cream fried bananas, yes, they are as good as they sound. Breakfast tacos, burnt grapefruit, really, some novel dishes. They also typically have a special dish not on the menu that is almost always worth trying, from pork belly to a camarone fritata. Since I rarely make it before 11, I generally have to be satisfied with their $2 Mimosas and Bloody Marys. The bloody marys leave a bit wanting on the tongue and the liver. They're more bloody than mary. Throw a bit more booze in there, some veggies, and some spice, and I'll pray at your altar. Their mimosas are amply generous though, and you'll find me sipping pinky out any Sunday I can. The occasions I've been there for dinner have been good, something about bbq lamb tickled my tastebuds. Baaaah. Not so pricey for Boulder, and the staff are nice enough. On the whole, 4 stars is a stretch for me, but I'm hoping other Boulder restaurants follow suit, drop a bit of the haute, and focus more on the cuisine. read more

Absolutely loved this place we came across on Pearl street. The food we had was amazing and the service was great! My cousin is vegan and has a severe nut allergy and the staff were so accommodating for her! I checked in on yelp and received free queso with warm tortillas.....and it was sooo good! I live in San Diego and have had my fair share of queso there and this was hands down the best I've ever had. If you enjoy Mexican food and live in boulder you definitely need to try Centro! read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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The wife and I were taken to Centro with some new friends. We were really prepared to love it, but the food just didn't do it for us. The service here was great, as was the case everywhere we've been in Boulder. The waitress was very attentive and helpful, and the manager spent quite a bit of time at our table, chatting and even considering suggestions for improvements. We all shared a salsa sampler appetizer -- for me this was the highlight of the meal (besides the fantastic company and aforementioned great service). Each of the salsas had a distinct flavor, the best being the sweet and wonderfully spicy mango-habanero salsa. I ordered the chicken and yams enchiladas. I really wanted to love these, but they fell way short of my expectations. The problem arose I believe from the fact that the 'yam' aspect of the enchilada actually featured the skin off of the yams, which if anything detracted from the other flavors. The rice and enchilada sauce were also somewhat bland. The butter beans accompanying the dish though were pretty tasty. Wife had the rotisserie chicken, and was also disappointed with the lack of flavor and the taste of the tortillas (she did however really enjoy her Mojito). For dessert, we had the churros, which were a crowd pleaser, but I couldn't get behind them (they tasted too much like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal). At the end of the meal, we learned from the manager that all of Centro's offerings are gluten-free. I doubt however that the lack of gluten impacted my impressions of the meal, but perhaps. I suspect that if I drank alcohol, I might have enjoyed my Centro dining experience more. That said, it was a very fun location for a meal -- certainly somewhere to go with a crowd. However, if you're looking for a more of a great food experience, you might want to try elsewhere. read more

This place has gone so downhill with service. We waited forever for drinks, we had 3 or 4 different servers that weren't communicating with each other, and when we spoke w a manager we got mostly attitude. We ordered a Mahi sandwich and 40 minutes later, we were told that they were out. There's a lack of communication and a lot of attitude. If I could give it zero I would have, except the relleno was good. I'm super disappointed and I'm very tolerant with service, but we don't need an attitude if we simply point out our service was sub par. No one should wait 30 minutes for a drink nor should our food orders have to be repeated. Only 2 other tables are filled and I'm incredibly disappointed. It takes a lot for me to be upset (as you can see by Yelp stats), but this really bummed me out. I love big red F, but this is no representation of the rest of their restaurants. This Big Red F... you earned your Big Red Fail today. read more

I've been to Centro twice, once in 2009 and once today. My experiences were similar both times: good service, good food, high prices. Their hot sauce is no joke! I don't regret getting it, but oh boy was it spicy. read more

The food is good no doubt about it. The chops however are quite feeble. But $9 for most drinks is definitely a bummer when you have to wait longer for those than the appetizers. In fact I'm still waiting for my drink right now. So it's been about 15 minutes. Update: so I finally for my cucumber mojito (I ordered a double) and it is fucking delicious. Too bad it took so long. read more

It has taken me time to realize that this restaurant is no longer Rhumba, but now I see. . . The decor is most fabulous - of course, the location, outdoor patio and center-aisle bar are not hard to work with. But, there was something; the chair was not on level-ground, so had to pick another chair : ( ; then there was our waitress. . . That is all I will say [for I also suffer with affliction, being a horrid waitress]; besides this, the f o o d s are truly delightful. spinach, mushroom, bean tacos! oh my. and the grapefruit margs were not half bad themselves. in fact, crystallized sugar beads dot the rim! Must say, the drinks were very well-executed. Beautiful - Mr. Bartender! . . . Not a lot of people in our age box tho, so. . . So, we paid and left. The green salsa is fantastic! read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

We had a rough start at this restaurant with miscommunication and a wait time.The managers resolved our problem more than adequately! The food was excellent! Recommend this place! read more

My girlfriend and i spent an afternoon in Boulder shortly after Christmas while waiting for a friend of ours to arrive at DIA. After walking up and down Pearl Street we were getting a little hungry and decided to pop into Centro for dinner. It turned out to be happy hour so we got things started with $2 chips and salsa and a few $2 cuba libres. You really can't beat those prices. After that we got an order of the blue crab and sweet corn fritters. They showed up hot a crispy, with a delicious and slightly sweet exterior. They came with some sort of savory marinade reduction sauce that was great. Next up was a bowl of the roasted tomato and poblano soup. It came with a crouton floating in the middle covered in melted manchego cheese. The soup was really tasty with a very complex flavor and a bit of heat. Perfect for the cold night we were experiencing. Though the crouton was sitting in soup, it still had a significant amount of crunch to it and wasn't too soggy. I'm a big fan of pureed vegetable soups, and this was nothing short of fantastic. We finished up with an order of the habanero rotisserie pork tacos. Though i thought they were a little over stuffed for the size of the tortillas, i'm not going to complain about having some filling fall onto the plate that i can scoop up with a fork later. The pork had some heat from the habanero, but not overwhelmingly so, and the flavor was just great. I've had a problem lately with looking at the dessert menu with the intention of not getting anything, and then getting suckered into ordering something decadent, so this time i passed at even looking at the thing. It looks like they have churros. I love churros. But i guess i'm better for not getting them. For a place that a couple of San Francisco foodies just strolled into, we thought Centro was surprisingly fantastic. If i'm back in Boulder at any point, i may just have to come back for another meal. Hopefully we'll catch happy hour again. read more

A nice restaurant on Pearl, in a good location. It is likely important to order the right things, and stay away from some of their more experimental dishes. The service was attentive and catered to an allergy of one of the members in our party extremely carefully. Their coin margaritas are fantastic. During the summer it is nice to sit out on the patio, especially during happy hour when things start to cool off a bit. It would be more convenient if they took reservations, but they have a call-ahead list that will allow you to put your name on the waiting list for a table a bit before you arrive to shorten your wait time. The lack of reservations keeps me from eating here more often. read more

After having such an amazing dining experience at Centro, it is hard to imagine anyone giving them less than 5 stars. Given the option, I would award more. The food is simply art on a plate, and it tastes every bit as good as it looks. My butternut squash soup with mole and tomatilla salsa was so extraordinary, everyone at the table had to have some. The guacamole was hyper fresh and consisted of huge, luscious chunks of avocado. My sister-in-law's carne asada was packed with flavor, my brother's spare ribs were tender and juicy, and my seared wahoo made me yahoo(!). The grilled pineapple and candied yams on my plate would've been satisfying on their own, they were so delicious. We had planned to have dessert elsewhere, but after such a fabulous meal and such outstanding service, we elected to stay at Centro. We had the fried bananas with rum and coke ice cream--delicious and light, and the molten chocolate cake with homemade graham cracker and toasted marshmallow. OMG. To die for. This meal was such a culinary treat, it shocked me out of my year-ish absence from writing Yelp reviews. It was THAT good. read more

Checked out Centro with a group of friends after running the BolderBoulder, and boy were we starving! We got there right as it opened, and it's a good thing we did because shortly after we were seated, it was packed! Because of the crowds I was expecting lackluster service, but we were so well-attended by server all servers and never had an empty glass! We were seated on the patio (which is one of the cutest patios I've ever seen!) and started with drinks and apps. We ordered the chips&salsa and the avocado salsa, and I ordered the drug mule (Moscow mule but with tequila). The mule was okay, but the avocado salsa was delicious! Essentially guac, but with the avocado in chunks instead, and the seasonings were perfect and heavy on the lime juice which I am a huge fan of! For lunch I ordered the taco salad with shrimp. The shrimp was perfectly grilled and garlicky, and the salad was a bed of very crisp greens, cotija, crema, pico, and more of that amazing avocado salsa. If you're looking for a great patio in Boulder, this is the place to be! read more

I got to hit up almost every Mexican restaurant in Boulder while I was in town for about a week and this place definitely stands out as the best. For starters, the vibe, layout and décor of the space is open, casual and cool. The service was always very friendly (although extremely frustratingly slow almost every time at the bar) and the food was overall pretty good. Of all that I ordered, the Mexican Street Corn and the Spicy Eggplant Taco were the best. The Veggie Enchiladas were good, but I didn't like the fact that the enchiladas were served atop the rice and beans. The rice and beans were actually great, but when mixed with the enchiladas, it just turns into some kind of casserole. Either way, it was okay, but the enchiladas didn't seem to have enough flavor or substance to stand on their own. I also had the Pork Green Chile, which was decent as well, though it did seem a little too watery and not quite spicy enough for a green chile. The biggest item I'm a fan of at Centro though, was their Sophia Bonita Margarita. It's a blackberry & vanilla infused tequila with limejuice, agave syrup and a jalapeno slice. The one awesome bartender (blonde girl) suggested I have it made a little spicier by adding some jalapeno infused tequila, which really made the marg much, much better. Because of that, I ended up having several and ended up meeting the cute girls sitting next to me drinking the same exact thing. Ironically, the super cute one was also named Sophia and I suddenly found myself between a pair of really Bonita Sophia's. Lucky man indeed, and long story short, I've met up with her a couple times since and am meeting her again tomorrow night. This place is cool, with good vibes, and decent food. It deserves 4 and a half stars and if I end up dating Sophia a few more times, I'll come back and readjust my rating to 5 stars for the hook up. read more

My partner is a big lover of gourmet mexican food. I'm always a bit reluctant to spend $15 on tacos, but he was dying to give Centro a try. After my experience with Happy Noodle House's fortune cookie a few weeks back I wasn't that eager to throw this restaurant owner more money, but I acquiesced. First, I wasn't impressed with the menu here and ended up ordering a special. The menu selection was small and all of it a little boring-enchiladas, dark meat chicken, tacos-all of it over $15. ehh. My partner ordered scallops and rice. I ordered steak. We shared a salsa appetizer. The salsa appetizer wasn't impressive. The first round of chips were stale and greasy and the salsas-three small dishes-weren't special. One tasted like ketchup. The hottest one didn't taste hot at all. Chips and salsa were $7-not cheap for what most restaurants serve for free or charge something nominal like a $1 for-especially when the salsas were unimpressive. The steak special was ***I am not joking*** the best steak I've had in my life. Melt in your mouth. Seriously, a steak like butter. Served with a squash sauce and peppers. It was $25, but I'm willing to spend $25 for the best more than I'm willing to spend $15 for a taco dish that is served everywhere. My partners scallops on top of rice were good, but it was only three scallops. He was still hungry. He wished he ordered the steak. If you're lucky enough to get seating in one of the front booths, I think you might experience some good ambience here. We didn't get a good table. Good service, personable waiter. Like Happy Noodle House, I get the feeling that this place will just end up being a hit for Happy Hour. The rave reviews here are for happy hour and brunch where the low price does a lot to offset any negative experience-expectations are lower. The dining room, not coincidentally, was empty and the bar was packed. read more

Monday happy hour all day! (that is what the 3rd star is for). $2 cuba libre, Joined some friend here for the happy hour monday! We had one of every taco including the special Chili Relleno taco. The shrimp and special were by far the winners! The pork was boring and not very tasty, the duck tasted like fish and the flavor was just soso, and the veggie on was not bad. The fries were ok, very garlicy but not spread out very much. The nachos were bland and had potatoes... weird. And the enchilada was ok. Awesome patio - which btw is open seating so skip the hostess! I'd go back and enjoy happy hour again, not sure i'd pay full price. read more

Perhaps this was not the best choice for dinner with my grandparents. But I liked it. Centro's trendy, loud, and fun. We were seated in a corner booth, tucked a bit away from everyone else. This was probably a good choice on the hostess's part. The music was a little loud in the beginning, but the manager was very accommodating and turned down the speaker in our little corner. The cocktails and the food were delicious, but the service was pretty slow. We got there at a quarter to six, and left a little after 7:30. That's a long time for a one-drink dinner. The quality of service was fantastic though, and I tend not to mind the slow service when I'm with people I care about. I think I'll be back to Centro, but I'll probably leave the g'rents at home next time. read more

Seems like one of the nicer places on West Pearl to eat lunch/brunch on a sunny day - patio seating is ample. My mojito was pretty bland but the avocado salsa was awesome (but a little pricey at $8). The tortilla chips are pretty much the tastiest chips ever. They do an interesting taco on a soft corn tortilla which was a good value at $9. And the hostess had this hot Scarlett Johansson thing going on which was nice. read more

I disagree that Centro's drinks are not tasty. In fact, I think they make some of the better drinks on Pearl street, and their dark & stormy's are excellent. The key to Centro is HAPPY HOUR. Here are my favorites during this time: $1.50 Cuba Libre's, which are Flor De Cana Rum and Coke. Same rum they use in the mojitos. Very tasty, strong, and cheap! $2.00 garlic shrimp tacos. These things are really incredible, and over the past 2 months have gotten better for some reason. The shrimp is plentiful, the cabbage crisp, and the garlicky lemon sauce is just amazing. So simple, but really incredible. Best $2 you will spend in a day. As far as dinner, I think it's great, but a little pricey for what you get. But happy hour is crucial. read more

I came here for an unusual reason -- I was in Boulder for work, and I wanted a place with both tequila and wifi. So, welcome to Centro! Wandered in around 9pm last Wednesday and ended up taking over a section with my laptop and paperwork. I had some ceviche and a couple of drinks and left a completely happy guy. Good ambiance, decent food, great drinks, and friendly and charming service (no joke: my server made what was otherwise a pretty rough night of work and travel). Absolutely recommend, even if you don't develop a juvenile crush on your waitress ; ) read more

Centro is the place. Margaritas in yo face. Nachos are legit Salsa is a hit. Service is so quick. Tacos, take your pick. Patio's pretty sweet. An awesome place to meet. read more

I admit it. I sometimes get stuck in a rut when it comes to eating out. Not always a bad thing, but sometimes you crave something different. Centro really satisfies that itch to eat something other than wood fired pizza or other "American Bistro" fare. And with Centro's "Monday's all day Happy Hour" you can try a little bit of this (avocado salsa!), a little bit of that (special tacos! calamari!) and wash it all down with a little something special (mojito! coin margarita!). Seriously....the tapas are not expensive, so giving 5 or 6 a try each visit is certainly within reach of most! The staff is also really quite skilled and accommodating, not the norm at trendy Boulder restaurants. I actually grabbed a card for the manager so I could give him a personal "shout out", but I must have had one too many something specials for it is lost forever.... So, if you are in the mood for a bit of authentic Mexican cuisine at a very reasonable (Boulder) price, I highly recommend a visit to Centro! read more

Such a fun place to have dinner! I've been here for drinks once but never ate a meal here. Colorful, energetic, and upbeat is the vibe here. Come hungry and ready for a good night out. The food is tasty and good value for the price. I got "el burro" con chorizo and shrimp. It was so FILLING. It could have been 2-3 meals for me, honestly. And it was only $15. Delish. The margarita was actually a bit disappointing. I ordered that first thinking it would be awesome, but the mojito was actually much better (drink 2). Both had a good kicking' also, so don't worry you get your money's worth in alcohol. :) And if you're like me, more than your fill for the night! Our server was great and friendly. There were a couple times when we asked for things and there seemed to be a lag, but the server was kind enough to update us on why or what was taking so long. All in all, solid on food, service, and ambience! read more

Our second visit to this fun restaurant with a great patio. The weather turned chilly so Jessica the vibrant and delightful hostess pivoted and our group was seated comfortably indoors. Our opinionated server Jack made spot on recommendations: spicy jalapeño margarita, cauliflower appetizer and deluxe guac, carne asada entree and churro for dessert -- all delicious! We will be back again and again bringing different friends. read more

It seems to me, judging by my life experience so far, that the best experiences are those that come unexpectedly with the natural flow of things. Mum is in town from Maine, so of course, Boulder was placed on our list of "Colorado Things To Do". Mum and I began at East End of Pearl Street and sauntered down to muse at the entertainment acts (whether there to purposely entertain or not). West End was getting closer and my hunger was growing bigger. We passed a few restaurants that didn't have what it takes to draw me in. What does it take? Well. Centro is a good example. Even the door and its frame were art - with metal flowers and a cool handle. I glanced at the menu, saw that pumpkin and jicama were included in the ingredients of the vegetarian soft tacos and led Mum through the door. A nice host sat us at a booth by the window and our good-looking, dark rimmed glasses wearing server soon greeted us and explained several menu items to the wide eyes of the out of towner sitting at the table (Mum). So, at this point, it's all been about the aesthetics of the menu, the server, the decor inside and out... and does it get better? Sure does! Hello Happy Hour! The prices were amazing and the serving size, while slightly smaller than a meal, was perfect. I enjoyed a "funny tasting" margarita (originally Mum's, but it didn't taste like the kind she's used to... this is not a bad thing, friends). Yum. I don't know if they pre-make the mix or not, but if they do, it sure doesn't taste like it. As for the food: delicious! My vegetarian corn tortilla soft taco was everything I wanted it to be (and, yes, more). I'd love to check out another meal at this place, as so many menu items had my taste buds excited. read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Centro in Boulder - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

A fantastic evening! Started out with their generous happy hour deals -- margaritas some of the very best I've had at a restaurant. Almost no sugar, fresh-squeezed lime. Excellent! Service was attentive and the waiter was really fun and had a nice way about him... kept the drinks coming. Food was excellent -- 10/10 for what you hope to expect at this price point. Chile rellenos were delicious, piping hot with a unique and effective twist I'd never encountered before. Delicious healthy options! I had the "summer salad" and it was a truly satisfying dish. Well thought out, delicious sauce, crunchy fresh veggies. Our covered outdoor seating area was also so charming. We sat around for like 3 hours, it was the place to be! This place is a Pearl St. gem! read more

I came into Centro with a date after hearing it nice atmosphere for the occasion, and i have to say, I was definitely impressed. It was a Saturday night, but we were seated right away. We were lucky enough to be seated on a covered/heated patio that feels enough like you're outside and away from the big restaurant crowd, and just toasty enough. We went for some beers and their chips/salsa sampler only, but really liked both. The sampler goes with 3 salsas, mild to hot, and all are very fresh tasting and a nice mix. Our server was super friendly and attentive. Centro offers some good food in a great atmosphere, and it's well worth a stop in. read more

My sister is obsessed with mojitos right now and I don't blame her. Give me a mojito over a margarita any day. On a wonderfully sunny Colorado afternoon, we decided to wander around Pearl Street Mall for a stroll down memory lane. I always loved this street in college and there have definitely been some added improvements. They may have always been there, just like the guy who shoves himself into a box, but my memory is fuzzy and my restaurant experience on the mall was limited to Old Chicago back in the day. A stop at Centro was a nice way to end our walk around Pearl Street and satisfied the craving. Centro came up on the old Yelp app as tops for the mojitos so we came here for the happy hour. Sadly, mojitos are not included in the happy hour menu but we got one anyway. We both tried the crushed strawberry mojitos and they were delicious. My sister also ordered a side of the tortilla chips and salsa. The chips were very tasty and seem to have a bit of garlic in them as we were both searching for gum later. read more

Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday and were given the brunch menu which was fine. Very nice setting - I really like the mural on the wall, as well as the music which was an enjoyable mix of more modern Hispanic music. The music was at an enjoyable level (not too loud). The outside looked nice but it was warm so we wanted some a/c. The menu seemed a bit limited but the choices were good. Our server was nice, and we're happy we followed her suggestion of the guacamole - yum. I liked that we could order it mild, medium or spicy. Hubby got the carnitas tacos & I got a jackfruit & a fish taco, which were all tasty. The quality of food was good, although the quantity was less than we expected for the price. But this IS downtown Boulder, so it really wasn't a surprise. I'm glad we stopped here for lunch. read more

Went to Centro for a late, late dinner on Fat Tuesday. Bar was busy as was the restaurant. I have to say the aroma when I walked in was amazing. The inferno cocktail...outstanding. You really can taste the pineapple but not sweet at all. (I am not a fan of sweet drinks) You MUST order the tortilla soup. The presentation of the dish is truly unique and the flavor...is so...so...the best! and for $4/cup and $7/bowl by far the best deal. I wish I would have ordered the bowl...next time I know! As for the main entree, I ordered the Mezcal Chicken with Tamale and Coleslaw...not a fan. The chicken was good, tamale good and the slaw...eh. My companian ordered the Vera Cruz as the Wahoo fish was sold out. Now the Verz Cruz was very impressive. Lots of flavor and different ingredients that I would never have thought to put together. Definately order that again. Our server, Kat was on top of everything. Service was great, ambience was great and food was great...(minus the smoked chicken..now I know). I would definately come back to Centro. Enjoy! read more

Man, this place gets busy at happy hour, but it's worth it - the Mojitos were great, the service was friendly without being over-bearing, the outdoor seating was refreshing and simple, and we got some appetizers that hit the spot. Best of all, although it's a nicer place, it's Boulder friendly - we went after a hike and fit in just fine! read more

Centro is so fun! I have never had a bad meal here and their drinks are always on par as well as their service. The patio is amazing, even when it's cold out. Centro has an awesome happy hour. Fries with either pork or vegetarian green chili, tacos, chips and salsa and the AMAZING goat cheese queso dip! Drinks include margs, mojitos and beer of course. Definitely a fun place regardless of if you're going just for a quick drink or to sit down and have a whole meal. read more

I recently enjoyed a fabulously fun brunch at Centro - it is now giving Zolo a run for its money for my favorite brunch spot in Boulder! Wandering about downtown in need of some food, we were drawn to the inviting patio dining scene at Centro, and stopped to check their menu. The hostess offered a menu not posted outside - brunch happy hour! Huzzah! This menu of small plates at (incredibly!) small prices definitely drew us the rest of the way into the restaurant.....where we proceeded to be gluttons to the fullest extent! I was THRILLED with the veggie friendliness of this menu - vegetarians rejoice! We ordered one of each off this gem of a menu, which included: fried eggs with christmas salsa, hashbrowns (normally with a black bean chorizo salsa), seared greens, a breakfast taco with eggs, cotija and roasted jalapenos, coconut fried banana with vanilla anglaise, and a burnt (bruleed) grapefruit half. We also "splurged" and got a mimosa and a bloody mary (super spicy and highly recommended). The damage?? $16. Really!!! Happily, the food was phenomenal as well...the burnt grapefruit being the standout on the sweet side and the breakfast taco faring very well for the savory camp. The best part (in my opinion) was dining al fresco, nibbling on the myriad small plates covering the table's surface, bits and bites here and there....so many tastes to explore! Paradoxical though it may seem, if you are looking for a eurocentric dining experience, search no farther - this Latin American restaurant fits the bill perfectly! P.S. I only gave four stars because if you don't happen to catch this unparalleled deal at brunch, our experience has been overpriced dining & drink options (but still tasty) with an extremely limited veggie section. read more

DO NOT GET THE TACOS. Rating 1 star because I got tacos and they were a joke. 1 little slice of meat on a tiny tortilla for over 5 dollars. You've got to be joking...lower the price on the tacos or just remove it entirely from your menu because it's just flat out embarrassing. Better yet, just put more in them...a 5 year old wouldn't even get full of 2 of those baby tacos. I left still hungry because I didn't want to order another 5 dollar taco and I was worried other entrees would be infant size as well...it's not worth it. There's a taco joint right next door, go there if you want tacos. Lastly, the service is terrible. I was there waiting for an hour for my "meal", and then received some baby tacos. Smh read more

The food was so bad, I thought I was getting punked! It is completely beyond my comprehension how this place has managed to get 4 stars. Yelp does allow owners to remove bad removes so maybe that explains it. FANTASTIC SERVICE! SERVICE GETS 5 STARS! Nice ambience and decor as well! Seems like a lot of people had problems with the service, I just sat at the bar. HOWEVER, the food is horrifying, tasteless, and just an utter waste of time and money. Ceviche was a mess and wasn't fresh and really marinated with lime or lemon. The typical clientele in this area is clueless to what good "latin" food is, just as the managers or owners. This place wouldn't stay in business in any major city like Denver, San Diego, SF, or LA. Avoid this place at all costs unless you like consistently bad food. Went to this place 5 years ago and it's still terrible. You will never see an actual latin person eating here. read more

Loved sitting outside people watching and eating a delicious lunch. I had the Casa salad with added shrimp. It was tasty and fresh. The citrus dressing was light. My husband ordered the Barbacoa dip torta. Of course I had to taste it. Wow what flavor. The torta roll was toasted, the meat tender, the onions carmelized and the dipping sauce complex. I checked in and got the avocado salsa and chips appetizer. I would order everything again. read more

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