We ate dinner at Centro on a Saturday evening. It may have been the best local meal I have had in the Richmond area in YEARS. Do not skip out on this gem. 3 of us split multiple small plates and entrees. I can't call out any one item as amazing as every bite I took was just that good. Traditional guac - I could have eaten the entire bowl and then some myself. Flautas - I can still taste the crisp outside 2 days later. Chicken inside perfectly tender Empanadas - had a nice crispy outside and tender beef on the inside. The sauce served with them was perfect. It was great on the yuka as well. Seafood Chaufa - moist, flavorful. Couldn't get enough Chipolte Bourbon tacos - that sauce. Beef perfectly cooked. I could have put that sauce all over everything. Pupusas - perfection. Add the pickled cabbage and they were to die for. Sangria was on point. Our server was friendly, efficient, walked us through the menu when we told him it was our first visit. We didn't wait long for anything. While they don't have a kids menu, he talked me through what they could do for my picky 5 year old when we return based on the menu. The restaurant itself wasn't very busy for a Saturday which surprised me after all of the amazing food! Regardless, ambiance was great, music not too loud, kitchen noise at a minimum. We will be back. read more

Went to a retirement party on Sunday 5pm at Centro. The service was beyond excellent..My apologies I do not recall the servers name, but she was dynamite! ( Nicole maybe). Started off with an old fashion and it was top-notch..(woodford). Tasted a few other drinks from the bartender and her Mescal drinks were excellent..Thank You. Since this was a party, there was a alot of starters and appetizers ordered for the party....wow, all the ceviches (3) were amazing and the appetizer shrimp dish with slices of garlic toast(?) was my favorite. By the time the starters and appetizers were finished I was stuffed. Amazing time has been placed into each item at Centro. Congratulations Chef you are on my list of top 5 favorites in the Richmond area..Midlothian..I'll be back! Sorry no pics, felt like it might be weird to take food pics during someone else's retirement party. read more

Not sure why Centro gets mixed reviews about the service--we had an amazing experience! Our table of seven received some of the best service we've had in a long time. Everything was delicious, from the appetizers to the entrées and drinks. The ambiance is beautiful and made the whole evening even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

Centro absolutely delivered. We started with the trio of ceviches and the trio of guacamoles, and both were outstanding. The ceviche was the star of the meal. All three were fresh, bright, and perfectly acidic. Two of them were absolute standouts. The flounder ceviche was just a little fishier than the others, but still very good. The guacamoles were creamy, fresh, and had just the right amount of spice. One included blue cheese, which sounded like an odd combination, but it completely worked and ended up being one of our favorites. We also ordered the empanadas, and they were fantastic. Perfectly fried with a crisp exterior, yet somehow still light and not greasy at all. The spicy dipping sauce took them to another level. The roasted pork tostones were also very good. The pork was flavorful, although a little fattier than I prefer. Next time I'd probably try the chicken version instead. The atmosphere is inviting with an open layout and plenty of seating, making it a great spot whether you're out for dinner or meeting friends. The service was excellent. Our server was attentive, offered recommendations without being pushy, and genuinely seemed to know the menu, which I always appreciate. Everything we tried was beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and made with fresh ingredients. We'll definitely be back to work our way through more of the menu. read more

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A cool place that has indoor and outdoor seating. Nice atmosphere and super friendly staff. We had the Pineapple Guacamole, sounded so different and really liked it. We shared a small place of flautas and each got an order of the Carintas and the Chipotle Bourbon tacos. It was all pretty good. Only thing we experienced was they did not bring us chips and salsa until after the guacamole came with just a few chips. read more

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We had a good experience here for a date night. Food was pretty good, overall, but my noodle dish was extremely salty! I couldn't eat it. Luckily I had a number of appetizers and wasn't super hungry anymore. The drinks were good and the vibe is a fun place. Staff was friendly and attentive. I think it was likely an off night on the noodles. read more

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I decided to give Centro a try on a Friday afternoon and was honestly surprised when we walked in and there was no one there! The vibe is very welcoming, fresh plants, lots of natural light and wall art! Sometimes that can make you a little nervous, but from the moment we walked through the door, the service was great. Our server really made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, gave us some great recommendations and made sure we had a good experience. Since it was our first time, we decided to order a variety of things so we could get a feel for the menu. We went with the Chipotle Bourbon Tacos, pupusas, empanadas and anticucho. Everything was full of flavor, but the empanadas and pupusas were definitely my favorite. You can tell they are freshly homemade and they had the perfect crisp on the outside. The tacos were really good as well, the sauce was a little sweeter than I typically prefer, but paired with the beans and rice, it worked really well. The anticucho was probably my second favorite. I loved that one came with a mole sauce and the other with tomatillo, and with the pineapple, peppers and onions, all of those flavors together were so good. I also have to mention the chips and salsa because they definitely deserve some attention, the salsa had to have been made in house. Overall, I had a really great experience, the food was flavorful, the service was excellent andI have already been back since writing this review. read more

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They haven't been open very long so maybe so growing pains We were seated quickly but no waiter Girl came by and gave us water and said would find out where waiter was Eventually she came back asking if anyone had shown up and when said no she said she would go ahead and take our order So she took order and since been waiting so long we ordered food and drinks same time She said she would get us some chips and salsa Well the food came Then drinks after that then finally got some chips and salsa I guess for dessert Exact opposite order of how it should come I had the dinner switch steak and chorizo The steak was excellent I do not like the single link of chorizo Overall found it overpriced do what we got and of course the issues with missing waiter The are going for upscale Mexican but currently there a step below plaza Aztecs down the street for higher prices I can tell what they want to accomplish but right now it's a fail read more

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I'm a big fan of Oceano, so I was excited to try this location. It feels like they may still be working out some kinks, though--especially since the entire menu posted online isn't actually available in the restaurant right now, and prices differ slightly from what's listed online. The space itself is nice, with noticeable updates from Shaved Duck. It's more open, and they moved the bar closer to the front, which works well. My husband and I ordered the margaritas with Tajín--solid choice. You can definitely taste the tequila . They don't have a kids' menu, but most tacos are $10 for two, which makes it doable. We ended up getting the chicken quesadilla for the kids to split. Honestly, I expected it to be much larger for the price. For $16, it was just the quesadilla and sauce (the sauce was tasty), but no rice or beans like you'd usually get at other Mexican restaurants. It would make sense for them to offer a kids' quesadilla option that's bigger and more affordable. We also ordered the queso fundido. This is a very chunky queso, so don't expect traditional smooth queso--still tasty, but it came with minimal chips and some tortilla. It was hearty enough that it could've been a meal on its own. We ordered the leche de tigre, but I think we actually received the aguachile--there were no sweet potatoes. It was good, but it didn't quite have the depth of flavor I've had at Oceano's its sister restaurant. For entrées, I got the carnitas. The pineapple salsa was the highlight, but if you're looking for the best carnitas around, Two Compadres still wins for me--huge portions and always leftovers. This one had a lot going on, and I'm not sure I'd order it again. We also shared the roasted pork over tostones, which were delicious and my favorite dish of the night. The texture from the tostones was fantastic. It does come with a lot of raw onions, so if you're not into that, definitely ask for them removed. This dish made me think they could easily sell plain tostones--this could've been a full meal similar to a taco. My husband got the chipotle bourbon tacos, which also came with raw onions that weren't noted on the menu, so we had to send it back to be remade without them. These come with rice and beans, though the rice was a bit smushy. Overall, the menu feels limited right now--possibly because they're still testing things out--but it's worth noting. We did notice happy hour deals Monday-Friday until 6:30pm, which is a nice perk. I'd come back to try it again, but I'd need to be in the mood for it. This is one of those times I really wish Yelp allowed a 3.5--it's not quite a 4 yet, but there's definitely potential once they work out a few details. I also feel like they probably should up their game in what is offered with tacos to consider a more upscale Mexican spot. read more

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Fabulous food. We got a number of small plates to share and every one was delicious. So much flavor and freshness. Still some kinks on the service side, but the food was the star! Go here and eat up!! read more

Open concept with a large bar front and center. Cool artwork adorns the walls with some projections as well. Cool vibe. Chairs could be a little nicer. Food was great. No dedicated kids menu but they are pretty flexible with altering their menu items. Despite this, you may end up buying an $18 mac and cheese for a fussy 5 year old. Salchipapas are a great choice for your hot dog loving kids. We skipped their trios of ceviches and guacamoles but they looked intriguing. Cocktails are very margarita forward but that isn't a bad thing. The Colombiarita was a personal favorite. Give me some of that Colombian fire water and pineapple juice any day! Entrees were perfect size. The arroz y frijoles were elevated beyond your typical Mexican restaurante. My skirt steak was fantastic. Great crust, perfect temperature. I just wish it would have been salty enough to make my ankles swell but it was wonderful. Try Centro the next time you want to have some delectable Latin American comida. read more

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Loudest place I've ever been! That spoiled my experience. Service was good, and the food ok. I got fish tacos, and I've had better.

I've been here twice now. I couldn't have been happier with the drinks and food. First time I went I had a burrito but when I returned it wasn't on the menu; however the kitchen still made it for me! Quac is so fresh and the salsa is top notch. So happy to have another delicious option in Westchester! The restaurant is decorated in a clean, modern vibe. With simple elegance but still uniquely linked to the culture behind the food. Next time I go I'll be sure to take photos and shoutout servers. read more

5 star, the food was great and the service is great. We will be back.my hubby and I got a lot of dishes and shared them and can't forget the homemade lemon aid. read more

Delicious. We love going to Oceano's for special occasions, so we were thrilled when we found out Centro has the same owner. Will definitely go back for the empanadas and of course Maria's Margarita! read more

In town to visit my mom .... Margs are on point....i got the burger but had them do grilled chicken instead and it was really great. Service is really good. Mom got the carnitas w pineapple tacos also dang good. I would say this place is legit....def do it. (I don't review a lot....only when a really good place) read more

Delicious ceviche, guacamole, and the kebab! Such an elevated Latin cuisine experience in a casual atmosphere ! read more

The food was delicious, the service was a little slow despite the fact that the restaurant was not very busy. We went at 7:15 pm on a Saturday so that was a bit surprising, however it was the week after 7/4/26 and the crowds all around town were very light that week in general. We will be back. We are planning a Happy Hour next read more

Went the first week it opened. They still need to work out some kinks. Menu is a little expensive for what you get, but the margarites are great! Kind of a loud atmosphere though. Its worth checking out again down the road. read more

We were excited to try this place because of the menu. Came in, got seated and waited for 15 minutes and no service. At least 2 waitresses made eye contact with us but still nothing. One even came to the table next to us and didn't bother to address us so we got up and left. On our way out, we told the hostess and she was like "sorry" and kinda shrugged her shoulders. Disappointed to say the least read more

First time there Food was ok waitress was terrible , she didn't care about us , took forever for water , didn't check on us Not great read more

This restaurant is very new. The decor is simple, but inviting and tasteful. It's a Colombian restaurant. We were relative newcomers to Colombian cuisine and absolute novices to Centro. Wanting to try a variety of dishes we ordered a variety of small dishes and shared everything. The empanadas were my favorite. Instead of the tough, fried pastry dough many fried pies and empanadas are in, these empanadas were light and crispy. The tostones were also delicious. Unlike Mexican food Colombian seems less heavily seasoned. It's lighter on the palate and fresher. We tried all the desserts and though all were fresh and tasty, the tres leche cake seemed to be the favorite. Our companions had been before and said the quality is consistently fresh and delicious. The staff was attentive. Everything was sparkling clean. We hope to return soon. read more

Service is terrible Was seated immediately, servers standing everywhere not helping anyone. Waited over 20 minutes to get my drink order taken and they forgot about my table entirely. It was over 45 minutes and we just walked out. Will not go back read more

The staff mixed up 2 of our entree's out of 6 people. We got our food almost 30 minutes after the rest of our family. There were no apologies, and no comp of our meals. The food was mediocre. read more

Wonderful experience! The food and drinks were great. We really enjoyed the atmosphere

10/10 Will be coming back all the time!!! The fresh lemonade is made in house and is an amazing refresher; not too sour, not too sweet, it's unbelievable. The Ceviche is top notch with 3types of seafood and thinly sliced veggies, extremely fresh and a great portion size for the price. The bourbon-ribeye tacos are glazed in a sweet smokey flavor, will be getting those every visit. The real winner for me was the Mahi Tacos. They were a special and not listed on the menu currently, but they are by far, the best mahi tacos I have ever had. They had a great smoky flavor with their grill marks, and a crunchy cabbage slaw on top, and what seemed to be a cilantro lime crema on top. It was every flavor in one bite and the mahi was cooked perfectly, very flaky but still had a bite to it. I will be sharing this experience with everyone and coming back as much as i can!! read more

Absolutely FANTASTIC food! We have been 3 times (2 for dinner and 1 for lunch). Each time the food was excellent and service was on point. Tonight the restaurant was packed and the kitchen was slammed and we did have to wait...but without even so much as a comment to the staff the owner comped our appetizers and came to apologize. We weren't bothered at all as we could see it was slammed. But that was a STELLAR business move. We will be back. The tomatillo enchiladas are fantastic. The queso fundido appetizer was the table favorite. The burritos were HUGE and the light side salad with those was so fresh and pretty. Well done- highly recommend! read more

I am obsessed with the flautas! Excellent beans and rice as well. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is great. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Great new restaurant! Food was delicious and service was friendly. Atmosphere was a little loud but would definitely recommend!

Saturday evening, the place was about half full and sounded like a high school cafeteria. There's no carpet, upholstery, or even wall hangings to muffle sound. As it filled up, yelling became mandatory. I'm surprised this is barely mentioned. It's OK for a quick lunch, but going hoarse over dinner is not a pleasant evening. That cost it a star. The service was attentive and our food came faster after our drinks than we would have liked, but they were busy. Cocktails (Margarita and Cosmo) were fine, and our meals were tasty and plentiful. My friend had a rice dish with shrimp and calimari (Chauffa?), and I had the El Cubanito sandwich. My French fries were the standouts, double, maybe even triple fried, crunchy and delicious. Chips that came as an appetizer were thick and unseasoned, and the salsa so runny, it barely stuck to the chips. Disappointing. Bottom line: Food and service excellent, prices on the high side, ambiance bad. read more

Food is good, but service is slow and inattentive. Just walked out after sitting at the bar and not even offered water or a menu or a welcome. Neighboring restaurants have better service. Just got seated next door and had drinks and an appetizer order within 5 minutes. read more

Very nice addition to the West Chester option for food! Food was great, service was excellent really cool atmosphere. Will definitely come back! read more

Food, Service and Ambiance are great! We had a group of 20. All had different drinks, appetizers, entrees, coffee and deserts. They did a fantastic job. Very friendly and welcoming! read more

The best Latin food I've had in a long while and absolutely the best guacamole ever!! The waiter after just seeing my drink felt like it didn't have the right color and proceeded to bring me another to correct it. Both were delicious though i couldn't tell the difference. Great service and excellent food read more

Food and drinks were fantastic! However the service was off. We were seated right away but the server took 30 minutes before coming to our table. She took our drink order then took 45 minutes before returning to take our food order. A few kinks to work out. read more

We went for brunch (which is advertised on the website). There was no brunch. The lunch menu is the same as the dinner menu. The restaurant was nearly empty with only 4 tables occupied. The service was attentive. It is a very industrial looking space. The food was the big downfall. The sirloin steak in the Carne Asada Tacos must have been sitting around for a long time. The steak was small tough bits of sirloin that was room temperature. There was guacamole on the bottom, bits of steak and tons of onions on top. There was no salsa or anything else served with the tacos. The house salad was what you would expect anywhere. The dressing was good. The enchilada was served without sauce (indicated on the menu), a small amount of rice and some plain shredded lettuce (?). The food was not as indicated on the menu. The food is pricey for what you receive and unappealing. We will not be back. read more

Guacamole, fish tacos, and chicken quesadillas were delicious with plentiful portions. Drinks were great. Service was very attentive and helpful. read more

What more can we say other than the food was fantastic, the service was excellent and Maria, the owner, told us they are adding outdoor seating that will be wonderful and add to the ambiance. Maria is a wonderful person and designed the menu herself. Our waitress V was great and took really good care of us. Lastly the deserts will put a smile on your face, I can't wait to go back with my wife and enjoy Maria's great food. read more

Food was excellent. Waiter was attentive and gave great advice. I loved the bourbon steak tacos and ordered a side salad (which was humongous and delicious). The restaurant itself had great ambiance... and the noise level was good despite being already half full for the lunchtime crowd. read more

Heard about a new restaurant from some friends and went this evening. Very glad we did! The shredded pork nachos and ceviche were amazing. Service and drinks were also very good. I have to say the skirt steak and chorizo fajitas stole the show. This will certainly be a place we visit again. read more