The food here is amazing! I would be a regular customer, if it wasn't for the fact that i live in…read more LA. Christina our server was very attentive and told us about their new daily specials. Friday's special was 2 tacos Dorado rice and beans, or an asada quesadilla with a side of consome for 12.99. You are recieved with complementary chips and salsa which were delicious! I am looking forward to visiting again before I head back home.

Don't you just love it when a restaurant gets things right?…read more Owners Roberto and Rina ("Reina") Perez have figured out how to prepare and present home cooking in a commercial setting, and, in doing so, have shown that they understand the importance of "home" in that construct. Some of this is no surprise to me. Reina is cousin to Rodnia Attiq (nee Navarro), who, with her mother Rosario Sotelo owned San Diego's El Borrego for almost 25 years, until they closed their business at the end of 2025. Having been welcomed and fed many times with homely care at El Borrego, I'm not surprised that the family connection - and the warmth and hospitality included in it - extends to Cousin Reina. If you're having a bad day, it's worth dropping in for a bite to eat just so you can say "hi" to her. Between the food and the greeting you'll receive, you'll leave feeling better about things. So what to eat? Depending on the time of day and how hungry you are, you'll be pleased with Cazuelitas; Pozole Rojo or the herby Guerrero-style Pozole Verde; hearty Tlacoyos; large Enchilada plates; or probably my favorite Mexican dish, Mixiote de Borrego, which is lamb that's spiced, marinated and slow-steamed until it falls off the bone. I've eated most of those things and seen the rest on my fellow diners' tables. Especially now that El Borrego is gone, if El Centro wasn't a two-hour drive from my house, I'd be a regular, so that I could continue sampling the superb and wide-ranging menu at Antojito Como En Casa.

Stopped by D Poly Kitchen and Bar in El Centro for lunch, and I'm so glad I did. Everything on the…read moremenu looked good, but the carne en su jugo caught my eye. I usually hesitate to order a dish like that somewhere new, but something told me to give it a try. I'm glad I listened! First came a nice platter of salsas--the red one was my favorite--followed by warm corn tortillas. At that point, I knew something good was coming. Then they brought out the beans and tender meat, along with a metal pitcher of steaming hot caldo on the side. Pouring that rich broth over the dish made every bite feel as satisfying as the first. A little spoonful of red salsa with each bite brought it all together. Absolutely delicious! There's something special about sitting down for a simple lunch and leaving excited to come back. Between the food, the great service, and the welcoming atmosphere, this place made an impression on me. Can't wait to return and try more of the menu!

Was craving Mexican food while in town and found this lively spot on Yelp. And boy am I glad I…read moredid. This place is best described as a trendy, somewhat upscale Mexican restaurant. The ambience is awesome, dimly lit with lively music bumping. Not only is the environment lively, the food and drinks are AWESOME. I sat at the self seating bar as I was dining solo. The bartender, very friendly guy, took my order. Forgot his name but he is a good looking guy, which sort of fits the upscale scene. Every table gets complimentary salsa tray which I presume has avocado salsa, verde, mocajete, and limes. The salsas were DELICIOUS. I do wish they gave some complimentary chips along with it. Everything I ordered: Carne asada burrito, substitute beans with rice - 9/10. Was very delicious especially when accompanied with the salsas. For the drinks: Oaxaca Old Fashioned - 10/10. I love old fashioneds and they nailed it here. Instead of whiskey, they use mezcal which was delicious. Agave Spritz - 10/10. Mezcal with prosecco. Fantastic. No words. The only thing I would recommend to the restaurant is including prices of the cocktails on the menu. After finishing eating I had no idea what the damage would be but it turned out to be very reasonable, $13 per cocktail. I wish I gave this place a shot earlier during my work trip, but anyhow if I am ever back in town, this is in my highly recommended list of restaurants. They also had one projector screen showing the World Cup game. They also have Happy Hour 3-6 PM. Parking is plentiful, shared with the rest of the plaza. Would I come back? You bet.

Probably one of my favorite mexican food places. And there are a ton is this area due to the high…read morehispanic population. Celia is usually on site and family working there as well. My wife and her family have been coming to Celia's for decades. I live the beans, they have the perfect flavor for me. The rice is also perfect. My wife doesn't like rice from anywhere since her late mother was a legendary old school lady from Mexico. Chile Colorado is awesome, steak ranchero is killer, pretty much anything here is homemade and delicious. You can't go wrong at Celia's!!

Amazing service! They are quick and make sure youre taken care of. The tacos however were bland,…read morelacking flavor and salt. But the special quesadillas and beans were very delicious! Id recommend coming for the special quesadilla and service. Thank you for the experiece!

the food is asome. there is no other place in the valley like it. it has its own flavor. is very…read moregood. large portions. prices are litle bit high but is wort eveey dollar.

My usual beef soup (cocido) spot closed early @ El Zarape. So yelped and found this place based on…read morereviews. So glad I did. They did not have cocido today but instead albondigas. Oh wow, did not matter because albondigas soooooo delicious and meaty. I also ordered refried beans and those taste like my grandma used to make back in the day. Highly recommended. Did not disappoint. Even flour tortillas homemade.

I can't believe I went so long without trying this place. Everything Ive tried so far has been…read morereally good. They manage to serve home-cooked style. Fresh ingredients, good portions and all at a very reasonable price. They Door Dash too. New favorite spot since my last joint started to serve me burritos with day old carne asada that's been on the steam table too long, boiling in its own juice and shreds apart very easily.

Tried to stop by yesterday during the listed business hours and was told it was permanently closed…read more Oh well...

My favorite place to stop when I am in El Centro, the beef mole is my favorite dish, and the sweet…read moretea. Tortillas are homemade and everything tastes authentic.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD!!!! I have loved Letty's since the first time I ate here back in 2014. They…read morehave the best sopita de fideo, reminds me of growing up at my abuelitas in TJ. The California burritos here are also really good and packed. Very good iced tea too! The services are fast, professional, attentive, and so nice! The atmosphere is family friendly and very homey. Inside is way bigger than it looks on the outside. Lots of regulars eat here often!

Perfect pick up for Oyster shots with a little tequila. Fast and efficient service. It hit the spot.read more

Okay! We were in the area visiting family and decided to try this spot that had good reviews on…read moreGoogle Maps. We tried the burrito, shrimp cocktail, shrimp ceviche and shrimp ceviche tostada. Everything was okay! Fish tostada was nice. Shrimp cocktail was okay. A little too sweet and saucy. It also tasted like it's a premade item in the fridge all day, nothing wrong with that just didn't taste as fresh. I'd come back and try something else from their extensive menu!

After the long line of waiting from the Mexicalli border, this place was just what we needed for…read morethe trip home to Perris. Fast service, pleasant hostess and great coffee. Had breakfast there with home fry's and everything good.

Great food and service. Live Mexican food. Next time in area will see you.*************read more

We enjoy the food here. We have been coming here for the last 10 years and highly recommend it to…read moreanyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine. The service is great; all of the staff are friendly and quick with a recommendation from the menu.

This is a local favorite Mexican restaurant in El Centro. The food is delicious. Love the authentic…read moredecor inside. Service was very nice. This is the kind of place to come when you want to meet the locals.

I've been coming out to this restaurant since it opened. It's still the best little restaurant…read moreserving authentic menudo in the valley! Located in a quint building (a former restaurant), it offers just enough seating to host various size parties. The decor is fitting to the ambiance too. Service has always been exceptional. The owner, Jorge, is very humble and tries to go above and beyond. The menu remains simple but if you come during the week, you will be able to get their tacos de guisado. This place is still happening for years to come!

The food was ok, not a ton of flavor in the Menudo though. The portions are surprisingly large so…read moreyou will go home with extra. The meat was a bit dry. The tortillas are packaged. Overall, not impressed. The service was good, very friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable. The restaurant is a your typical mom and pop vibe. It's a community favorite as it came highly recommended.