My husband and I stopped in Boulder for brunch and stumbled upon Centro Mexican Kitchen. So happy we ended up here! Great place for mimosas and brunch. Customer service was great, quick and on point. Hubby and I ordered the breakfast taco board to share which was a perfect portion for two. I ordered a mimosa and my husband ordered the breakfast marg. Everything was delicious! Even the eggs were full of flavor. Can't wait to come back and try their dinner menu! read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I enjoyed the food here. A bit basic, but there is passion. Our server, Jack, was especially attentive and really made the experience all the better. I super enjoyed the taco board and the chicken tortilla soup. read more

My son and I enjoyed the lunch menu here. Market salad and taco&beyond...delicious. Best queso ever!! Service and ambiance were amazing!! read more

Refreshing, delicious margs and amazing food! I don't know how I hadn't been here before, but Centro truly has a lot to offer! They have a big patio that they cover in the winter and keep heated - I was out there in 30 degree temperature and was perfectly comfortable! + their servers were very nice & attentive. I had questions about the menu / what to order and the waitress made it easy to decide! If you like spice, get the Si Chef marg - it's was quite possibly one of the freshest, most flavorful margs I've ever had. And those enchiladas suiza with smoked cheddar & queso de oaxaca, mexican rice, black bean refritos, escabeche & garlic shrimp were amazing. I'll definitely be back to try more of the food & drinks here! read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Shrimp enchiladas - so good!! - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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No bueno. After three visits with yesterday's visit being the worst, I feel compelled to share. The service and margarita were absolutely dreadful... so bad it was almost comical. I sat at the bar and was prepared to have appetizers and dinner. But after being ignored then served the worst watery tasteless margarita, I took apps and dinner off the table and took my appetite to go. But not before paying $17 (marg plus tip) for service and product worth a dollar in quarters, maybe less. Needless to say, I'll never be back. Being that there are three other Mexican joints in close proximity, I strongly recommend the others. This place is muy malo. read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - A very sad Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Seated right away, drink orders were taken right away, however the ones I kept choosing , I was told "we don't have (this or that) we can't make that" Covid shortages I'm sure. One guy in my party wanted enchiladas "sorry that is on the dinner menu , that starts at 4pm and it's 3:36 now, so.......yeah.....sorry" nice long pauses like that too , I almost laughed out loud because that statement was actually made. The photos posted are the entrees ordered. Server was nice , very respectful too when we saw him, but the almost non existent service , had asked for a coke 4 times and never got it , asked for a box twice. Service was absolutely at a snails pace. I chalk it up to not enough chefs maybe or not enough servers ? IDK, just made one of my dining mates very frustrated and it happened to be the one paying. I loved the salsa, fish tacos were great , doughnut holes , I mean the churros were empty in the middle , no dough in the middle, that was weird. Tasted good , slap some sugar and Dulce De Leche sauce on anything and it'll be good. Yep, that's my review. read more

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Goodness, how this place captured my heart! (Oh, and the food is amazing, also!) My date + I arrived on time for our reservation but all the booths were occupied so we happily caught a 4-top, ordered a couple cocktails, + struck up a brief conversation with Bobby, the GM. Bobby was so friendly and apologetic (needlessly) about the wait, and we really enjoyed chatting with him. He + my date are from the same state, so they had some fun banter and all too soon our table was ready. Once seated, we ordered the Crispy Cauliflower to start. It was nothing short of amazing. The golden raisins coupled with the seasoning made for an unexpectedly sweet + truly delicious veggie appetizer. We devoured the entire plate in about 14 seconds. ;) For our main dish, we split the Baja Taco Board. While normally beer battered, the chef happily grilled the cod for us in order to keep the meal a bit lighter. We easily got 4 tacos out of one board which was more than enough - and they were also spectacular! I've had numerous street style tacos but never served on a board where you assemble the tacos yourself, so I wasn't sure how I'd like that. It was perfect! There was plenty of each ingredient so my date + I could individually load up on the things we liked most (like the pickled onions + chipotle crema for me). Afterwards, we split the Flourless Chocolate Cake, for which I would *die* to have the recipe! (It was the perfect mix of dark and sweet chocolate for this self-professed chocolate connoisseur. Highly, highly recommend!) We loved every. single. bite. of our meal. Now for the above-and-beyond why-I-fell-in-love-with-this-place stuff: Our server, Jordan, was absolutely THE. BEST. Bobby had already made us feel so welcomed and at home, and then Jordan came along and upped the game even further. After a brief convo about TV shows we'd been binging during COVID, he wrote a list of his top 15-ish favorite binge-worthy shows. The fact that he took the time to do that was sooo incredibly thoughtful! Jordan continued to check on us often and made us feel right at home. (There were several additional ways that both Bobby + Jordan took care of us that I won't go into. Let me just say that they made our evening extremely special and memorable and we appreciated them both so much!) B O T T O M L I N E : GO! In most restaurants it's easy to feel like just another customer being rushed along so they can turn the table for the next guest. You won't feel that way here! Bobby and Jordan treated us like old friends and, let's be honest, when is the last time you felt that way in a restaurant? Oh, annnd the food is delicious so...what more could you want? *Jordan, thanks again for the list! We began binging Flight Attendant that night in the hotel. We're hooked! read more

I LOVE CENTRO!!! I've been a few times now with friends and with my family. Everyone I bring here always loves their food and the ambiance. I went last night close to closing (felt terrible about it) and the staff were incredibly kind, service was super fast, & the food was just as great as always. I usually get the Grilled Chicken Taco Board (so yummy & great size) but this time I tried the Birria Burrito. Absolutely insane 10/10!!! Always get the chips & Guacamole - so yummy & the guacamole is perfectly seasoned + I love the pico de gallo on top. I love Centro & highly recommend trying it out! read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Birria Burrito + Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Our server, Desire was the absolute best! She had a fantastic knowledge of the menu and drink specials. Our food came out fast and in and of it's self was fantastic. I had the lobster enchiladas and man are those to die for! My wife had the Carna Asada, which we shared, and it was also fantastic. Desiree made sure we weren't lacking for anything throughout our meal, our drinks were always topped off and anything else we needed she got to right away! This is a really great American spin on traditional Mexican food, definitely worth trying out if you're in the area. read more

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Food was amazing as always... service amazing as always.. but Ava was OUTSTANDING! So accommodating, friendly, and the best waitress I've ever had. She made our experience so memorable. read more

The location of this restaurant is superb and the steps that they are taking to stay open and serve customers during covid is impressive. I tend to review restaurants based on three elements: food, atmosphere, and service. The food is good overall. We ordered seafood enchiladas, fish tacos and a side of guac. The flavors and sauces were good but the enchiladas were undercooked. The atmosphere is a hit and we enjoyed the indoor/outdoor space that they've created. The headed patio made for a great experience. The service was great too. The staff are using QR Code (touchless) menus at the tables to provide information and they regularly check on the customers. BTW, a touchless bill pay option is also available for customers. read more

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First time here, I walked in and asked hostess if we can get table for 2 outside. She sat us and we waited probably 10 mins for the manager to come up to us and ask if anyone greeted us. Server came late to greet us and manager ended up taking our order. Our server was very unpleasant, bad day? I don't know but he barely checked our table, first didn't greet us or take our order, the manager did. Second at the end I asked for Togo boxes and you would think he would grab a bag to go with it. But when he came back I asked for refill on chips and he gave me the feeling of him not wanting to be there. So he brings me my chips and then I asked if he can get me a bag. This is the part that decides to give a 1 star. Server literally rolled his eyes at me and turned around to grab a bag. Experience was not that great thanks to the server. I'd list his name but I'm not going to. Will probably not go back. read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

GROSS. I ordered the steak taco board and as soon as it was set in front of me, I could smell the steak was bad. Rancid. The steak and shrimp enchiladas and the kids chicken taquitos were also gross. The more we ate the worse it was. If you're thinking about coming here, just take your money and set it on fire instead. Woof. The service was also terrible and the restaurant was not busy. Food, service and ambiance are only checked because it wouldn't let me uncheck them. read more

I love Centro! I think that the environment is overall awesome, and the staff is always nice and welcoming. I personally love going to Centro on dates and splitting two of the taco boards. The tacos are delicious and I love the idea of building your own tacos. The margaritas are also very yummy and getting a pitcher of margaritas is a good way to save money when dining in bigger groups. For brunch, lunch, and dinner Centro is a great place to stop by and have a bite to eat and I highly recommend it! read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Didn't have our reservation though OpenTable had it? Very mediocre server, no personality, got forgotten (group of 7) Basically had not soda options except the bottled Coke and Mex. drinks. Came back to tell us didn't have two of the sodas we ordered??? Odd flavor in salsa flight (habanero awful, not just hot but strange flavor) Margarita marginal, not a great flavor and chuck full of ice. Beautiful mural, nice dishware but missing the essence of good food/service read more

I was blown away by the quality of food. The salsa sampler was so good and I would highly recommend the fish tacos! Super fun vibe to this restaurant too. I'd recommend making a reservation and arriving early to get parking! read more

Wow - so my review started out as a 2, but progressed to a 5. Service was initially kind of slow/bad, but it later seemed like it was due to a miscommunication rather than intentional. However, mistakes happen and the most important thing is how they are dealt with. In this case they made it right! I was really happy with the Margaritas - it was National Tequila Day after all. Also the Octopus was very good. In general a very nice meal and atmosphere. read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Pitcher of margs - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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They have a new flight of Por Lo Bueno Mezcals which in addition to being local (!) is awesome and great accompaniment to their wonderful food. One for each course. read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Por lo Bueno Mezcal with charro beans and green rice - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Everything was nice the only thing bad I have to say is our waiter Ashley D was a really bad waiter she was doing drugs and she wasn't present for most of our lunch read more

What an amazing stop while perusing Pearl Street! We were seated at the bar and had the best cocktail I've ever had, the Rosa de Passion! Coconut foam = boom. We also ordered the fish & steak tacos and queso - all were delicious and ample portions. Service was very friendly, prompt even though it was clearly busy, and clean. The manager, Ashley, stopped by to ensure we were happy. Can't wait to return!! The game day specials and getting to watch the CU vs. Oregon game were the icing on the cake. read more

Had the best time today at Centro all thanks to our server Ava!! She was so accommodating to us and gave us the best experience before the big Oregon state game. Food and drinks were amazing. Great afternoon in Boulder! Great vibes at Centro read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

dinner was amazing as always....and Ava ROCKED!!!! Best waitress ever, so attentive, so nice, so awesome. She rocked our socks off!!!! SHOUTOUT AVA!!!!! read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The food was soooooo good. Only problem were the flies. The green rice is delicious and makes me wish we lived in town to come in weekly!

Just went there with my boys and had an amazing time! Dope drinks, food, and vibe. Our waitress Ava crushed it! She was attentive and had great conversation to bring to the table. Would recommend going anytime!! read more

Centro is in our top 3, and we eat out very frequently. We love the servers they are always on point, friendly and Informative! The food is so delicious, everything we have is really excellent. I did a review right after they reopened after Covid which was mediocre. I will say it is no where near mediocre.....it's excellent, Centro is back and it's amazing! Thank you Centro for being a favorite for us! read more

Great margaritas. The fish tacos were $20 and super filling, queso is also good. Nothing insanely special but I'd go again for the price! read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - CRISPY BAJA FISH TACOS - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Centro is one of my FAVORITE places in town. Centro has delicious margaritas with a kick. If you go during dinner, they start you off with a mild salsa and some chips. On Mondays they have all day happy hours and the most "worth it" item is their nachos! They are delicious. My fiance ordered his without sour cream and they didn't take it off. He was able to scrape it off with ease though. My favorite and best deal is the queso. I was extremely skeptical to try this queso with pumpkin seeds and pesto?? It doesn't sound like your typical queso and let me tell you...it ISNT! This queso is hands down the creamiest, most delicious queso you will ever have, in addition to this delightful offering, you can also get it for free on your first check in with Yelp. Anytime I have visitors coming, Centro is the place I take them, hands down. Please know the reason for the 4 stars is actually because of staff. Staff can be a hit or a miss. Some staff are always alert and others could be laughing in a corner and not notice I've been out of water for 10 minutes or forget our check. *I went with a group for Galentine's Day and the waiter refused our coins to pay for the bill, she said if she accepted them it would come out of her own pocket (which made NO sense). We were also going to leave her tip in cash, but since her attitude seemed snooby, we decided to just use card and not argue as to the fact we couldn't put coins down to create exact change. (Yes we still gave her a 15% tip with our cards) read more

Only tried the breakfast burrito, which is all they serve until about 10:30. Chorizo or veggie options. Nicely stuffed, and nice crispy potatoes in it. read more

Came here for dinner last night after original dinner plans fell through and I'm glad we did! We came in as a party of 6 to celebrate a birthday and were seated right away inside, the patio was packed. The host was so kind and accommodating, I had cupcakes in hand and he offered to refrigerate them and present them when ready. I really appreciated that! Now to food. I ordered a spicy passion fruit margarita, guac for the table and the carnitas al pastor taco board. Guacamole was perfect, not too spicy, not too many things in it. The margarita was so delicious, a little spicier than other spicy margs I've had but so yummy! The carnitas were perfectly cooked and flavor was really good. The board comes with pineapple, pico cabbage, 2 sauces, and lime for you to add to the taco. It also came with street corn that was to die for!! The rest of the table got birria burritos and a grilled squash and tofu bowl. I didn't try the burrito but was told it was tasty. The beef consommé is brought over in a small pitcher and poured over the top of the burrito. My son devoured the whole thing and that says a lot! I did get to try the tofu bowl and it was great if you're looking for a vegan option. The green sauce it was served with was amazing! All the staff was really friendly and great and making sure my son had a good birthday dinner. I'm really glad we discovered this place bc it's definitely worth the visit! read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Carnita al pastor taco boards, spicy passion fruit margarita, guacamole, birria burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Just what the Dr prescribed! Eggs Benedict and a cold wheat beer. After an 7 mile bear peak hike this is amazing! We will be back. Also they did not mind that I brought a dog, as long as you tie it to the outside fence on the patio. Special plus of appreciation, because I can't leave the dog in the car mid summer. read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Eggs Benedict. $12 - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Their menu is very overpriced. Overall quality of food is 3rd rate. Dishes tend to be over-spiced. Cheese dip is pretty good. You'd be better off at the two other Mexican restaurants within walking distance read more

Yum! This place has always had great food but their new-ish chef has made the food even better! To all my fellow plant based people out there.. don't miss out! This place has so many options and they are all delicious and filling. read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Mexican chopped salad and Michoacán margarita - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Sat at the bar as they were the only seats available. Bar staff were kind & quick. Even asked about any allergies the chefs needed to be aware of. Attentive service! Food was bomb ! Incredibly fresh guacamole. Cauliflower tacos had tons of flavor. I'm not sure what the dark oil sauce that came with the tacos was called, but it tasted incredible. read more

Centro Mexican Kitchen - Cauliflower Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Very poor food quality, not fresh, greasy and not truly Mexican in many ways Service good though read more

I have been here many times over the years, but for some reason the other night was pretty disappointing. Watery and tasteless pesole and a couple really bland salads. The chicken tostada thing I got was pretty good but not what I would expect from an experienced restaurant like Centro that historically has been much better than this. The blood orange margarita was pretty good, but the Yucatán margarita was way too sweet and tasted more like a rum drink - nothing like a margarita. Hopefully they will get their act together soon. read more

Amazing food & drinks! Go during happy hour & get the chili rellenos!! Sooo good! The patio had a great vibe and service was perfect. Oh, & you need the salsa flight. Wow! read more

I came to Centro in a group of 6 girlfriends. Even though we had a reservation we had a slight wait, but it was no big deal - we pretty quickly got drinks at the bar. The drinks were pretty good, but not the best. Pictures showed dehydrated fruit as adornments, so I was disappointed when mine came without one. Once we were seated, service was pretty slow. However, when the waitress came she was extremely friendly and pleasant. The food was DELISH! I ordered a burrito which tasted authentic and fresh. My friends all had various other delicious looking dishes. We really liked the décor inside as well. Murals on the wall and bright colors. Great Mexican vibe. I recommend this place for a fun night out if you want to be surrounded by people, noise, and a high energy environment. read more

Great food, mediocre service. Visited on a busy Saturday (had resos) for date night. Ordered the "Mexiwedge" salad and shrimp cocktail for apps. Both were delicious. However, before we were finished eating our first courses, our entrees arrived. This felt very weird, like we were being rushed or something. Ordered the burger, cooked medium, but it was not medium, but it was still good. And also the chicken enchiladas, not dry like many enchiladas can be. One of the bussers was very strange and unprofessional, like making weird jokes and gestures every time he came to get a dish (though most of the time, many empty dishes just sat at our table and nobody paid any attention to us). He also offered to get us a box for our leftovers, but never came back with one. So yeah, the food was great and we enjoyed it very much, but the service was meh. read more

Long time customer. In past always good experience. Not so much at Lunch this past week. So when we got there the Hostess said 30 minute wait even though 1/2 of the seats were empty. I chalked the wait and empty seats up to a waitress shortage. But there were seats available at the Bar which the Hostess did not even offer until we asked. In any event we sat at the Bar and got good service. My wife ordered the Pasole. It was absolutely horrible to the point of being inedible. Anybody else would have sent it back but my wife is not like that. Fatty fatty nasty braised pork and tasteless. My cucumber gazpacho was a little better than that but still very disappointing. The bartender being a bartender did not even notice that my wife refused to eat more than a few spoonfuls of her Posole. Maybe there was a shortage of good cooks because it was lunch. I don' know. But will need to think 2x about going back to Centro - or just stick with the usual tacos and burritos. read more

Good god where to start. First red flag, waiter didn't write down our orders and lo and behold they came out incorrectly, second, the waiter never brought waters or came back to the table after serving the one drink ordered by the table of five. Third, she kept eyeballing our table and would make eye contact as we waved her down and she would not come back to the table, at one point we got up to GET HER OURSELVES and she ran off into the back as soon as we stood up... horrible service, so unbelievably bad. The food was not worth the price, burnt, dry, small portions, and generally bland. Maybe a good waiter could have made the review better. Food was still a 2/5 maximum. read more