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    El Centinela Mexican Restaurant

    3.9 (150 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Enchilada and so called Chili Rellano - more like a fraction of a chile but whatever
    Jason H.

    The chips and salsa were amazing! Five stars! Got my hopes up! And then my meal came out and my expectations were dashed into a million tiny pieces of ground beef and an enchilada that tasted like it was covered with canned sauce and a tiny slice of a chili in a ground beef gravy they called "chili rellano". Maybe from a different part of the country? I've had a lot of chili rellanos and never seen anything like that. Shoot! So disappointed. Could have been a bad choice on my part... Service was fast. Leave it at that. It's a Mexican place in a strip mall vibe. Not much else.

    Fajita burrito bowl- with steak. Good just need a little more black beans/ corn.
    Brienna O.

    We decided to try with Uber eats. The food was actually really good! Restaurant did a great job noting our requests on our meals. I had the fajita burrito bowl- so delicious. We will have to come visit you soon!

    Shrimp fajitas! Really good
    Kevin Y.

    My daughter and I came here for dinner one evening about a month ago and I'm just catching up on my reviews. We got in and got to see them pretty quick, chips and salsa are always on the table within two seconds with water and I ordered a beer and she got some tea and we looked at the menu. Didn't take long because both of us tend to order the same thing anywhere we go, but she's super picky and it's hard to find anything for her to eat at some places, but she was craving shrimp, so we came here for the shrimp fajitas. They were exactly what she wanted, the shrimp were pretty large cooked. Perfect, I got to eat the onions and peppers because she just wanted the shrimp and chips and salsa and queso dip and I got me three chicken enchiladas with shredded chicken rice and a plate, full of lettuce and guacamole and tomatoes... Just what I like. There must be nine Mexican restaurants in the immediate vicinity of a few miles and this was quite good for me and I'm sure we will be back. Highly recommend.

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    Renoil S.

    Used to be in this area a lot a few years back and when had a taste for Mexican cuisine I always stopped here. I happen to be in the area and hungry this week and well you know the rest! I usually order a Coronarita to wash down this good food but all it takes it one and you be lit! I tried a new dish on the menu and it came out quickly and fresh as always. Always recommend this place.

    Seafood lovers dream! Fish, shrimp, scallops and calamari
    Gina B.

    Stopped by for lunch after attending an event in Braselton, based upon reading previous reviews, and it did not disappoint! The fish, shrimp and scallops were flavorful and covered in cheese (just the right amount) The calamari in this dish was a little tougher than we like but overall VERY tasty and big portions (enough for the two of us to share!) . Also a fan of the avocado salad.

    Enchiladas supreme and alumbre both have a great flavor and taste

    We stopped here passing through onto Atlanta from South Carolina. We looked at reviews and knew this should be a place to go to. The carnitas tacos are amazing and had a great taste. We had many dishes and everyone enjoyed their food.

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    Super good food!! Service is amazing and I really love this place. I'm Mexican and I thought it was very authentic.

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    delicious food here and has been here multiple times. I would definitely recommend it to go here sometimes.

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    Someone in our neighborhood recommended this place, and it was exactly what we hoped for. Excellent service with great food!

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    I found this restaurant along a route that I travel frequently. They have very good food and fast service.

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    Love the huevos con chorizo and el cazuelon. Service is really good most of the time.

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    Placed a to go order and it was ready in 10 minutes. Everything was great. Highly recommend. Cheese dip portion is very large.

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    My partner and I stopped by El Taco Jalisco on 04/03/2026 around 12 PM for lunch, and even though…read moreit was a bit busy, we were pleasantly surprised that we were seated immediately--always a great start! I ordered the lunch special with two tacos (pastor & chicken) and swapped the beans for rice. It was my first time trying pastor, and wow--I was genuinely impressed. The meat was tender, juicy, and packed with a smoky, slightly sweet, and savory flavor that really stood out. Definitely a 5/5 for the pastor taco. The chicken taco was decent--well-seasoned, mildly juicy, and satisfying, but not quite as bold or memorable. I'd give that one a 4/5. One thing I really appreciated: the meat didn't have that dry, overcooked texture you sometimes get at other taco spots. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. My partner ordered the carne asada plate (charbroiled fajita steak with pico de gallo, avocado, rice, and tortillas, with beans swapped for extra rice) $15.99. He said the steak was nicely charred, tender, and full of rich, savory flavor with just the right amount of seasoning. The plate was filling and well-balanced, and he gave it a solid 4/5. Overall, a great lunch spot with fresh ingredients, quick seating, and flavorful food. We'll definitely be back!

    El servicio siempre es bueno, muy amables pero la calidad de la comida no siempre es buena. Ordene…read moretacos de asada esta vez y la carne estaba medio dura. La agua de jamaica estaba rica y no dulce. Talvez varea la calidad en diferentes dias pero hoy no estubo buena :(

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