Las Palmitas

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.

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D'Poly Taco Grill & Beer

4.3(312 reviews)

1.6 mi

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.

The 3 starts is a little unfair, because the place is completely incredible the music is great the…read moreambiance is amazing their waiters are print cordial savvy and bilingual... sadly my food wasn't a 4 stars or 5 stars ordered the arrachera burrito and I'm going to say it was at best a 3/5. However I went with a friend who ordered a santo chile (or something) and the plate looked delicious. Their queso fundido was the best part of my experience combined with the Tamarindo agua Fresca. Apologies did not take a picture. I will update as I want to go again before I leave town.

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Celia's Restaurant

4.1(173 reviews)

1.8 mi

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!!

Celia's restaurant in El Centro has been around since 1994. I love to stop here on my drive from…read morePhoenix to California. The food is always authentic, the staff is friendly and the restaurant is clean. The guacamole is a 10 out of 10. It's made from scratch and the absolute best appetizer. The chips and salsa are absolutely heaven. I enjoyed the Huevos Rancheros, the spices were absolutely wonderful. We also had a bean tostada, the tortilla was cooked to perfection. I would suggest calling to make sure they're open. They do close during the summer for a full week. I highly suggest stopping here to split your trip up. You will not be disappointed. Food the entire family will enjoy.

Great chile colorado...., beans and rice are the best as well!

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Steak Ranchero is the best I've ever had!

Rosa's Plane Food

4.1(125 reviews)

1.5 mi

Had their signature dish carnitas on the bone, wonderful. Service was terrific, so enjoy talking…read morewith Rosa and hope you have the chance to try their menu. I am trying the ribeye next time we travel through El Centro.

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.

Camarones Rancheros yum

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Our original recipe juicy and deli Pork Carnitas

Perlita's Mexican Food

3.8(9 reviews)

1.6 mi

I will begin this review rating their food. Everything we ate was great and had good flavors (the…read morebirria needed some salt but no big deal). The food took about 15 minutes to come out (we visited on a Friday evening). Everything was hot, tasted freshly made and were a good portion. They didn't have a few items on the menu including beans. The reason for the lower rating was related to their service. This is a big factor in whether someone will come back and should be a high priority for any establishment. The waitress staff didn't give off a welcoming feeling that you would expect from a restaurant wanting to build their clients. They were not rude or inattentive, but rather made you feel they were annoyed by having customers present. I don't believe it was intentional or that they realized it but if this were improved, I would definitely have rated this higher. The restaurant is small but I felt it was the right size with nice decor. Music was playing, for background, at the right level. I'll end my review by mentioning that their prices were very reasonable. Our bill came out to just over $40 for a party of four. We liked the food and will probably eat it again; however, we may consider takeout.

Ordene un menudo y la verdad no sabía bueno y la carne dura. Mi acompañante ordenó una limonada que…read moretardaron en traer por qué no estaba preparada. (Había pedido horchata primero pero no estaba preparada). La comida en general muy mala. El servicio de la mesera ME ENCANTÓ muy amable y cortés. Igual no recomiendo el lugar.

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Pozole, birria and torta de birria

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Letty's Casita

4.5(132 reviews)

0.7 mi

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!

Excellent breakfast both the wealth of options for Mexican food or pancakes if you like. Service is…read morefriendly & competent just a nice charming place to eat. Kitchen isn't lighting fast but it's just delicious. New favorite for the El Centro area.

Machaca, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito! Outstanding!

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Housemade salsa tastes so freshly made and delicious!

Puerto Nuevo Patio & Grill

4.5(39 reviews)

1.2 mi

Stopped in on our way through and we don't regret it! Flavorful hot food with good portions!…read moreEverything tasted like your grandmother from Mexico was back in the kitchen. The staff was very friendly. Felt like I was down in Rocky Point!

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

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Chiliberto's Taco & Breakfast

4.8(10 reviews)

1.3 mi

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

This place has to receive more attention. It is absolutely delicious and the service is impeccable!…read moreThey really make you feel at home and the place is very clean and welcoming. The food is top notch, the quesa-birria tacos were filling, juicy, and packed with delicious meat. The tortillas were crunchy and the veggies and ingredients overall were fresh and appetizing. Prices are great too! Come give this place a try we really need more places like this in the valley!

Huevos Rancheros Everything made fresh nothing canned... Great Food !!!! Highly recommend this hidden gem !

Chiliberto's Taco & Breakfast - Carne Asada burrito was incredible and fresh. Great service and quality is 10/10. A must try spot. Birria was also fantastic.

Carne Asada burrito was incredible and fresh. Great service and quality is 10/10. A must try spot. Birria was also fantastic.

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La Fonda Bar Grill

3.6(108 reviews)

0.1 mi

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.

We wanted to go to Celia's for special quesadillas but they were closed…read more We all ordered special quesadillas and were disappointed. They were leaden and not cooked enough. Also, very little cheese.

We filled up the bar and they stayed open late for us

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El Menudazo

3.9(27 reviews)

1.3 mi

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.

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Aurianna G.

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3

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5 years ago

If it gave me the option I would give zero stars for this business. The people working there are completely rude and have no manners for when it comes to customers. I called in an order and they made me use my card and pay over the phone and told me I had to pick it up with my ID to prove it was me. Once I get there they told me they weren't accepting my service because I didn't have a mask on me. I asked if they had one to hand out they said no. I asked if I could use my jacket just so I can pick up my food and they refused. I then told them I was not leaving their building until I either got my food or money. A co worker stepped in and told me to go through the drive thru. These people don't know how a business is ran. And after all that, the food tasted DISGUSTING. Made my entire camp sicker than a dog! Was NOT worth it at all! Complete waste of my money and time! read more

Dariel G.

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6 years ago

Palmitas on fourth street takes so long to get you your food. And it is worse when you order ahead. You'll see like ten cars get their food from their drive thru orders before they even acknowledge you. And im talking about an order of two burritos. Not 4 or 5 different meals . Food was good but not worth the wait. I would rather go to burrito factory now. Better food and they are faster and cheaper. read more

Rajjin N.

Elite 26

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2 years ago

Mad a pit stop for a quick bite on my road trip from San Diego to Scottsdale, I stumbled upon this gem and decided to give it a try. And boy, was I glad I did! The tacos were absolutely delicious, bursting with flavor, and the service was top-notch, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. Definitely a pleasant surprise on my journey! read more

Marissa N.

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4

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6 years ago

The first few times we went the burritos and tacos were so good! Something must have changed because the rolled tacos are all tortilla with a tiny little line of carne. Where's the beef? Not here. Stick with the giant burritos and you'll be fine. Oh, the green sauce is amazing! Could drink that down! read more

Jay G.

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2 years ago

The worst Taco Shop in Town. Will rip you off for some cheap tacos. 3 Roll tacos for $11.36 the size of 3 small fingers. Definitely a scam of a business, go elsewhere. read more

Roxana B.

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9 years ago

Taco Tuesday tacos have very little meat.. they also do not provide beans for your order ... have to be purchased separately ..

Christopher T.

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8 years ago

Awesome service, awesome food! I have never been disappointed and the service is top knotch.

Asis B.

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12 years ago

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Las Palmitas - mexican - Updated September 2026

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