food is fabulous.....and i live close so i have to be careful and not show up 5 times a week!!!

Because we couldn't decide where to eat lunch when we found parking right in front we figured this was where we were meant to eat. What a treat to discover such a great little restaurant. Had the chicken lime taco and a barabacoa taco. Excellent! I was told that the fish taco made the long drive south worth it. Service was good and bathroom was clean. read more

Centro has great food and ambiance. It's modern and has a cool drink menu and fresh ingredients. I love the new outdoor seating. But I'm confused by one thing - related to feng shui/spirituality/care and it seems out of place. To the left of the place where you pay there is a dead plant that hasn't been watered for who knows how long. It's dried up and dying. In a place that offers such fresh food and has a huge jug of water outside right next to this dying plant - why is this happening? I don't understand why all of your staff would not want to water the plant and would leave it there to die ~it seems off and shows a lack of attention to detail! This makes me wonder if that will translate into the food!? I've been in the service industry off and on since the mid 80s - I've run bakeries, I've worked in hotels, and I currently work for an airline. The dead/dying plant makes no sense in your environment. Service is related to attention to detail and anticipating the needs of your customer. Take care of this living thing or remove it! read more

Food, tasted good and they had a few appetizing vegetarian/vegan options. I enjoyed the sweet potato and black bean taco, and barbacoa taco, especially with the cashew-herb sauce. Everyone in our group enjoyed their food. One bummer was the waiter didn't clarify and mistakenly thought I wanted flour tortillas for both tacos, though I said flour for the vegetarian taco. Service was ok. They were pretty busy during peak dinner hours; seemed very popular. Restaurant is intimate, so it was also on the loud side between music and chatter. Bummer but understandable - our waiter seemed a little annoyed by an older woman in our party because she needed some help with the menu. Splitting on individual checks was easy - when ready, the waiter staff will enter your order, tap your card, enter a tip and sign all in one go. Maybe order takeaway, or come with patience and time to wait. read more

Amazing food and drinks. Delish! Food serve on time and with the right temperature and don't forget to come to happy hour as they have specials. read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

My husband and I went to Centro for dinner -- this is a place we visit often. We ordered the Tres Chiles drink, the Centro Bowl with Angus beef and jalapeño crema, and the Tlayuda. The Centro Bowl is consistently satisfying and never disappoints. Great flavors and a solid, reliable choice every time. The Tlayuda, however, was a bit underwhelming. It was difficult to eat and the portion felt small, leaving us wanting more. Overall, we still enjoy Centro for its atmosphere and dependable dishes, good service. We'll definitely be back, and the Centro Bowl will remain our go-to order. read more

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Second visit was just as good as the last. We went with our grandsons so we ordered a lot more food than before. Chairs, tables and decor are still very basic but the food is excellent. The Morita Green Beans had a wonderful sauce that was so good I ate what was left with a spoon. Our grandsons ordered an assortment of tacos and each one looked better than the one before. The barber Dilla and the 152 burrito were wonderful. Come for the food and ignore the surroundings. read more

I took my parents to dinner in Burien before we went to Art Walk in Georgetown. At first we went to the Mediterranean place next door. They sat us right away and gave us water and then proceeded to ignore us for 20 minutes. I got up and went around the corner to peek at Centro and they had room for us inside. We got up and moved over to Centro! MASSIVE UPGRADE!!! Not only did we get drinks in less than two minutes, we proceeded to have the most delicious meal! We started with the street corn (AMAZING!!!). My mom had the green enchiladas and my dad had the Sonoro Hot Dog (flipping epic and so tasty!), and I had the Colores Bowl with chicken and we were all pleasantly stuffed within 40 minutes of arriving! We had a great meal, superior service and we got to shuffle off to Artwalk with time to spare! Thank you Centro! We'll be back! read more

We loved this little Mexican restaurant in the downtown strip. We were visiting some friends and the recommended Centro. Good choice. This is elevated, or chef'y Mexican food, very high quality. Chips and salsas were fresh, with unique flavors. Individual tacos are a good choice and couple can make a good lunch. My burrito was huge, with tender juicy carnitas. Service was fast and attentive. Recommend. read more

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Everything was perfect! I sat outside waiting for a friend and met the locals! The outdoor seating is perfect on a day like today (sun out, phones down). I have been here a few times, so it seemed fitting to finally write in! Lots of changes since my first experience which was new and not tasty. Today, I had the most amazing experience ever! What did I order.... the cauliflower nachos and I was impressed and also excited!!! What a tasty delight, great combo and the cheese was sooo tasty! I KNOW what you're thinking (but, I like meat), great you can add it!!! But for real, message me after you have them, and tell me you don't like them. They're just powerful in flavor, they blend well, not too hot (remove the jalapeños if you're anything like me - can't stand a lot of spice). However, I did eat a few and they good. Excited to hear your experience, enjoy!!! read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - "Bar" seating. - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

A small restaurant with delicious food. My friend and I opted for tacos. I had the line chicken and queso, poblano peppers and mushroom tacos. While my bestie had carne asada and carnitas taco. Each taco had a different kind of tortilla. So I got to try a flour and corn tortilla. Both house made and delicious. I prefer the corn tortilla. We started with the salsa trio and chips. All home made and super tasty. I could have eaten so many more. Pacifico on tap was the perfect thirst quencher for this meal. Next time I'll be sure to try one of their speciality margaritas. The service was friendly and good vibes. Highly recommend this place! SYOY! read more

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Outstanding flavors, friendly service and excellent beverages await you at Centro! Don't miss the elotes and that famous chicken appetizer everyone is snapping photos of: it's as good as it looks! The vibe is upbeat and neighborhood, and it can get busy here. Be prepared for a wait at peak times. The taco variations are delicious and interesting, though the tinga was a little dry. The res and carnitas were delectable. And giant frosty glasses of beer for the win! We'll certainly be back for more! Recommended! read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Elotes and crazy-good chicken thingies! Giant beer! Is this heaven or Burien..? - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

Small neighborhood restaurant with authentic Mexican food. Interior is airy, and nicely decorated. All of the dishes were beautifully presented. The poblano sauce was really tasty and enchiladas were well filled. Could have used a bit more sauce as the filling got a bit dry towards the end. The tacos were all delicious. I ordered three with was more than sufficient. The corn tortillas are homemade and instantly connected me to my favorite spots in LA. Terrific flavor and texture. Raja con queso: solid vegetable filling with great textures and spicing. Fish: not very much fish, but the cabbage and pickled onions are brightly flavored and delicious. Barbacoa: always have to try when I find on the menu. This did not disappoint. Juicy meat, and lots of it. The tortilla was crunchy and the accompanying avocado sauce was perfectly tangy. Will definitely come back next time I'm in the area. I want to try some of the cocktails and bring some tortillas home. read more

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The waitress was very inconsiderate. We had a larger party of six and they were not willing to put 2 tablespoons together so we can all sit together, which is up to insane. Why would we say separately if we came to have dinner together? So we left very rude service not friendly read more

Food is good, proportions now so much for what you're paying for. Not even an oz of chicken in my chicken nachos, they served the chicken in a salsa cup hahaha read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - "chicken" nachos - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

I had one of the most negative experiences I've ever had here. My concerns were related to customer safety and employee ethics, not minor service issues. I have already expressed these concerns with management, and because they involve highly inappropriate conduct, I won't discuss the specific details in a public review. What I will say is that customer safety should always come first, and in my experience, this establishment did not provide a safe environment. That is far more serious than being served a cold meal, having a server who doesn't check on you, or waiting for a table. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and makes the necessary changes to ensure future customers have a safe experience. read more

Went to El Centro for late afternoon meal we sat outside there are only tables for two people but they added a chair for another person. The sun was baking the person sitting in the aisle so we asked to move to the next table they refused saying was not possible it made no sense at all . The woman in charge was very rude not typical of someone who cares about the business they work for . The service was okay aside from the fact that the server hovered over you the whole time holding on to her little computer Bill thing waiting for you to pay, just rude. I Won't Go Back . The food was good but I won't go back read more

Birria yummm I'm looking everywhere for birria thay Not a taco truck Did not disappoint!! Jasmine was an awesome server Food was perfect Great menu read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

This was a good "Mexican " style food. Not authentic but yummy yum. My bowl with the lime cilantro chicken was good but the bowl is too small it makes it hard to mix the ingredients. I would find a little bigger bowl. The nachos were a big item and a good meal. Check out my photos for the meal we got. read more

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Centro Neighborhood Kitchen! Let talk! We came up to burien because we were gonna go to a haunted house. We had people in our group who didn't eat meat so we wanted to find a place that had vegan menu mixed with other food. This place was it. We started off the with cauliflower nachos, the Doritos (enchiladas/chimichangas), street corn and the salsa platter. Everything was delicious. We could have stopped there but decided to order more food. I got a side of Brussels sprouts which were the star of the show and wings which were amazing. My partner ordered the enchiladas which were okay. Another friend ordered the quesadilla which again okay. The fav of the quesadilla was birra quesadilla with the sauce. That was good. We also got a prickly pear margarita and an orange margarita. If I were to come again I would stick to the nachos, Doritos, Brussels and street corn and the birra quesadilla. Very good spot. read more

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I LOVE EVERYTHING HERE!!! Fast friendly service, cute dining area with an enclosed patio. The food was the best most authentic and fresh Mexican food that I've had in a very long time. I appreciate the vegan options that don't disappoint. We ate so fast I didn't get any pics. I will be back read more

The food is delicioso! I had the Calabaza Quesadilla and it was generous portions with a palate pleasing collection of fresh tasting vegetables, spices, crema, and cheese. I can't wait to go back and try another vegetarian option! read more

Came here on nice warm fall night with friends and was able to sit outside. The food, drink and service were all on point. I think to start I had a Blueberry Margarita that was properly sweet and stiff. We shared the loaded Totopos nachos. They were hot, covered with salsa and cheese. It was great, very shareable between 3 people and was a great starter. Also had some of the Brussel sprouts which includes garlic aioli, goat cheese, red pepper flakes, citrus flavor. I believe I had the Birria Tacos, a favorite of mine lately. They were hot and hearty and full of flavor. The staff was pleasant and offered recommendations which of course is always appreciated. Having never been to Downtown Burien, with plenty of choices it was nice we settled on this. I'd recommend and consider returning here to get a repeat of the more eats and drinks here. read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

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Great place to grab food, especially after hiking around Seahurst. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options as well. My friend and I came during happy hour and ordered the doraditos (chicken tinga for me and potato and black bean for her) and crispy Brussels sprouts. I also tried the pickle picoso margarita, which was the perfect amount of brine flavor for me! read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Chicken tinga doraditos - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

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What a find! This restaurant serves authentic Mexican food in a charming, cozy little place. The service is very quick and we were in and out in one hour. To start with. We got a tamarind cocktail and a blonde ale. The cocktail was spot on and my partner enjoyed his beer. We got the salsa flight that came with three types of salsas and some freshly fried chips. The cascabel was my favorite. The Doradito with potatoes and black beans was one of a kind! The rajas con queso taco was fantastic. I especially loved the authenticity of the dishes - just enough cheese! We also got the habanero enchiladas that were packed with flavors, an absolute delight for my tastebuds! We also had to try the veggie Tlayuda that was reminiscent of the ones we had in Tulum. Overall, service was quick and the food was mind blowing. A little bit of a drive to Burien, but it was worth it! We will b back. read more

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OMG, this place was amazing. Incredible variety of margaritas, the blood orange was exceptional. The dip flight with queso, quac and bean dip was superb, but the tacos were the star of the show. I got the grilled lime-cilantro chicken and the barbacoa, and they were so full of meat that I didn't even touch the carnitas burrito I ordered, opting to take it home. First time I have ever been full after two tacos. The food is tremendous, not a lot of seating, about 30 seats total, but the service was exceptional. Best south of the border joint in south Seattle, and that is saying something given the plethora of options. We got there early, so parking was easy, but it is worth the effort even if you have to walk a bit. The bank next door is a good option after banking hours, so early or late is the best in terms parking. read more

My Quesadilla was excellent. The service was quick and the servers were very friendly.

3.5 stars. Rounding up to the PNW taqueria curve. We are serious burrito snobs. We came to Centro for that experience. We ordered a carnitas and an al pastor (or the like). Plus chips & salsa (at an extra charge). And one soda ($54 in total, plus tip!!). We dined-in. Burritos were served very quickly, just after the chips arrived. Impressions: were not wrapped in foil. They were surprisingly small, and I'm no burrito size king. Wrapped without much tortilla tension - but not too flaccid. Contents lukewarm. Mouthfeel and flavors were pretty nice. Very "fresh" tasting. Quite subdued: flavors. Mildly spiced. No lingering greasiness, like is found at many of the SW Seattle taquerias / roach coaches. A pretty OK basic burrito. If it were not nearly $60 for a causal lunch in Burien, we'd probably visit again. Mostly notably positive was their creamy habanero salsa. It was almost a cross between a queso and a salsa. Heat hit perfectly. Nice work. Service was snappy and friendly. read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Burrito and nice chipotle cream sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

I was having a child-free solo moms day out and Centro had been on my list to try. I walked into this quaint location and knew it was good based on how many people were inside. I usually feel slightly weird taking up a whole table for myself, so I was happy to see a long bar top by the front window with individual stools. I was promptly greeted with water, placed my order, and received my food timely. The spicy jalapeño margarita was yummy, and my seat delivered great people watching oops. But my favorite part was listening to the server. She spoke with each table and struck the perfect balance between being a sincere conversationalist and not overstepping and leaving them to eat. Her joy was infectious and you could tell she was very experienced. Pro tip: if you order any tacos, get a side of consomme to dip them in. You won't regret it! read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Spicy margarita - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

Everything was fresh and flavorful. We did takeout and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The line and cilantro chicken bowl is gluten free and amazing! The tacos have different flavors than we were accustomed to. Unfortunately the flavors were not our favorite. But they were freshly made. We highly recommend Centro Neighborhood! read more

I really really wanted to love it. I felt like maybe it was an off night. We came on the day after Valentines day for a weekday dinner. The restaurant was crowded, but we didn't have to wait. We were seated and given menus, and our server came promptly to see what we wanted to order. We hadn't really looked at the menu, but I tried to engage on margarita options, but really got no recommendations. Our server wasn't friendly either. I don't think we ordered well either. We decided to share and each ordered a taco, and for some reason thought it was a good idea to get the charred steak & broccoli appetizer (not a typical mexican appetizer, yeah, I know). My husbands fish taco was flavorful, that was the hit of the night. The tinga taco wasn't really flavorful. It was just meh. The charred steak & broccoli was over-the-top salty. It was alot, and I really like salty food. We didn't finish it. Cute restaurant, I think it has a good neighborhood appeal. Maybe the staff was exhausted from the Valentines day crowd? Just a hunch. It wasn't our best experience. read more

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Came to Burien to meet up with a friend and there was also a special lights festival going on at the same time. Fortunately the weather was just perfect and we were glad to sit outside and take in the festivities while eating. We were recommended this spot by friends and it did not disappoint! We all started with one of their special cocktails, I had the paloma. I'm not a big fan of margaritas with the salt rim, but the paloma is sweet and refreshing. For food we decided to share the nachos, which are huge! These were amazing. I loved all the avocado and red onions on top. Also, the brussels sprouts are not to be missed if you are a fan. I loved the creamy sauce they covered them in, which were roasted to perfection. After this we weren't all that hungry, but they have individual taco options, so I opted for the carnitas. This was also very tasty and had plenty of meat for 1 serving. Overall the staff were very quick here and the drinks were strong! read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

The food is grubbin, and the service is ok. It's a small place and they don't take reservations. That matters if you have large group but it's worth the wait. Centro is high on our rotation. read more

Ordered Centro Bowl. Salad sitting in a pool of water was unpleasant and gross to eat honestly. Do not order this. Expect a long wait and plenty of Toddlers during busy dinner hours. read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

I had a very good burrito there. There are some interesting creativity going on with their menu. That's very well done

Nice upscale tapas restaurant with delicious cocktails, crispy homemade chips, fresh guacamole, and a creative menu. Don't skip the guac with the homemade chips, great app and glad we started out with them before the main entree! Wish the side of guac was a bigger. The veggie Calabaza Quesadilla was very flavorful with black beans, sauteed onions, mushroom, zucchini, and Oxacan cheese topped with crunchy pepita seeds and spaghetti squash with sour cream. I'm not a big fan of ordering a quesadilla (I make a killer quesadillas at home!), but the quesadilla delivered on all levels! Wish there was a side of guac to go along with it! The Lime-Cilantro rice is very flavorful and had some of hubby's. Will def order a side of it next time! The creative and whimsical margaritas were fun to try! The Hibiscus Margarita was my pick over the Rosemary Rhubarb Margarita. I really enjoyed the flavor of the hibiscus. The restaurant is a bit tight and compact, sadly no room for strollers with mostly small tables. There's outdoor seating. The restaurant usually opens its front door, so be prepared to bring a sweatshirt! One of the few restaurants open on Mondays and will come back when we're in the area! read more

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The food is always delicious. I had the poblano enchiladas with sweet potato and cauliflower. Wow absolutely amazing! My husband had the Centro Bowl with Barbacoa; never disappoints, always incredibly flavorful, & such generous portions! The service is friendly and very attentive. The atmosphere is perfect, especially outside on the patio, for a sunny day. read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Poblano enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

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Food was ok. The quesabirria was good as was the blood orange margarita. My poblano enchiladas tasted good and had lots of meat, but they came alone. For the price a bit of beans and rice would of been better. The steak bites were good but the broccoli was not. It had a strong sour taste. read more

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Wow - what a great spot for dinner! We tried several restaurants on the block but most are closed on Mondays, so we wandered into Centro. Small amount of seating inside - maybe 3-4 booths, 2 tables and 6 seats at the bar, but they have more seating outside which was fully enclosed and heated. We snagged the last table inside and ordered chips and queso to start. Frankly made flour tortilla chips that were thick and crunchy - the perfect vessel for the queso sauce which was perfectly cheesy and delish. For dinner my husband got the Barbadilla and I asked our server if he would recommend the lime-cilantro chicken or chicken tinga for the Calabaza Quesadilla and he recommended the chicken tinga - he did not stead me wrong! Huge portions of meat in the quesadilla - I only ate a third and am having the rest for lunch tomorrow. The two servers could not have been nicer or more helpful and our dinner arrived in record time. We spent $65 for our two entrees, appetizer, a coke and a beer before tip. Love having such awesome restaurants in B-Town! read more

Centro Neighborhood Kitchen - Chicken Tinga Quesadilla in front, Barbadilla in back (which my husband started inhaling so quick I could barely get this shot in!) - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

Ordered a strawberry margarita and it didnt taste like it had any alcohol in it. I brought this up to a server that it tasted like a regular strawberry lemonade and she responded that she was certain it was a margarita. She said she didnt make it but saw it being made. There was no offer to remake a drink i cleary wasnt satisfied with. I dont think ive ever been to an establishment where the business didnt try to make it right. Not sure i should have explicitly stated i wasnt satisifed but me getting up to find a server should have sufficed. read more