The food and atmosphere are both good, but their pricing is very expensive (take a look at the…read moremenu) and not justifiable in my honest opinion. There are many other restaurants here in Imperial Valley with better food that will be a little easier on the wallet. Should they ever revise their menu pricing to mirror similar restaurants, I would indeed come back based upon on the quality of food and service. But to each their own... there are lots of good reviews here, and many people love this place for what it is.

Very slow customer service and food not very good quality! They made us wait an hour just to taste…read moreawful food! Poor quality food!

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.

Really!!? 20 min for 2 tacos of guisado , the taco guy is super slow, owner needs him to te ll him…read moreto hurry, people has something else to do

Horrible customer service the worker in register stared at me in anger and didn't seem to want to…read morebe there. I sat down and after 15 minutes they told me they had no machaca left so I asked for a refund and left. Horrible service will not be coming back.

Definitely worth checking out! This is a great place to eat, and we had a very positive experience…read morefrom start to finish. The staff were excellent, friendly, and attentive, which always makes a big difference. Everyone we interacted with was welcoming and happy to help with any questions. I also really appreciated how clear and easy the menu is to read. Everything is well organized and straightforward, which makes ordering simple even if it's your first time there. There are plenty of great options to choose from, and it's obvious they put thought into making the menu user friendly. Overall, Ma Lupe's Mexican Food is a solid choice if you're looking for good food and great service. We will definitely be back and would recommend this place to anyone looking for a reliable and enjoyable meal.

The shrimp cocktails are very good and generous. Have had them several times. Haven't tried other…read moreitems on the menu.

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.

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.

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.

Not the Flautas I grew up with, being a white guy. These are very small, pencil style taquito, beef…read morewrapped with corn tortilla. You can easily eat 6 or more of these. Prices are great and the machaca is very flavorful. FYI - No chicken or ground beef options. Add the delicious salsa to your meal for extra great flavor.

I was looking for Mexicali flautas without having to cross the border and tried this place. They…read morewere pretty good at a great price.

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

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.