Just flew in and in looking for Tex Mex near the hotel, found this on yelp and decided to give it a try. Did not know it was a soft opening but looks like lots of folks already decided to try as well. Too bad I wasn't extremely hungry as it's almost midnight with my body clock but was craving some avocados and fish. Tacos hit the spot. The fish was perfectly battered (light) and fried. I added avocados on top so definitely amazing read more

Centrico - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Downtown Phoenix has been winning me over lately and Centríco is officially on the list. The vegan taco plate was a yes from the first bite, mushrooms with that dehydrated corn giving the perfect little pop moment. Meanwhile my husband was fully committed to the chile verde with pork and called it divine so we were both thriving. The guac is my kind of guac, made fresh right at the table and we absolutely requested extra serranos because we have standards. Iced tea stayed flowing, portions were just right so you leave feeling good not weighed down, and our server was fantastic. The aesthetic is dangerously good, like I was mentally redecorating my house the entire time, and the bar area is super cute. Indoor, outdoor, and even a more private space for groups so it checks all the boxes. Would absolutely be back. read more

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Céntrico means "central," "downtown," or "centrally located" in Spanish. It describes something situated right in the middle of a town or a focal point. Nicely named. We were in the area after a Phoenix Mercury game and popped in for some eats that meets the dietary restrictions of everyone present. I had two tacos de asada and two tacos de pescado ($25) along with a Modelo Michelada ($8.50). The table shared the guacamole al momento ($13) and also some chips & salsa ($3). The tacos de pescado were amazing but the tacos de asada weren't my favorite. That said, I also enjoyed their spicy house-made salsa. It's well worth ordering for the table. The $13 tableside guacamole does not need to be ordered though. I could be biased though because I think I make a pretty great guacamole. Rodrigo was our server and he was great. read more

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Came here after catching a WNBA game a little ways away. Maybe it's because we have a lot of great taco spots in town but I wasn't feeling this place. I got the chicken tacos and they were okay. Decent. But nothing to write home about. The table side guacamole is also something you can pass on. I do recommend the chips and salsa though. The salsa was especially good. The vibes and ambiance are great. It's a gorgeous spot for sure but the food leaves me wanting. read more

Centrico - Chips and salsa and table side guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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All the staff were very friendly. We received very quick service, our food was ready so fast! Food and drinks were very tasty. I got a non-alcoholic michelada and the birria enchiladas. read more

Centrico - Birria Beef Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Overall this was a very good experience. Id go back, here's why... Food: we started with the chips and homemade guacamole. The chips were very good and the guacamole was mashed table-side and was excellent, super fresh, though not very plentiful, one avocado I believe. I ordered the chili verde, it tasted good but was very watery, 90% liquid, 10% meat, my buddy asked if I ordered soup. It had several soft, yummy chunks of pork, good cheese, and came with 4 excellent steamy, chewy, warm, delicious tortillas that seemed house-made. We also ordered the burrito which was very good, great size, fresh ingredients and the tacos which were decent, not amazing. The 2 margaritas we ordered were outstanding! Service: Our server, busser, the manager and maybe the owner who took care of us were all very nice, prompt, knowledgable and friendly. I hate the idea of "complaining" about overly-attentive service, but we had our great server, an attentive busser, followed by/or proceeded by a manager and maybe another owner checking on us pretty frequently and at times the "more margaritas?" felt a little heavy on the upselling. To be fair, they each probably didn't know the others were asking, but this could have been better coordinated. Still appreciated. Ambiance: really great music, nice variety, comfy, open, light, super easy to chill here. They struggled for a few minutes getting the lights dialed in, on and off, up and down around sunset, but they got there, no biggie, super comfortable. Value: very fair for what you get, good quality, reasonable portions, comfortable, excellent margs. Overall: I definitely recommend Centrico and look forward to going back. If you're anywhere downtown and looking for a great experience,, head to Centrico. read more

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Such a beautiful restaurant! I met up with a friend and had dinner before a show. I got a cocktail and the chicken enchiladas with a side of rice. Everything was great, service was great as well, would definitely come back! read more

Centrico - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place was great. Good downtown location, walking distance to many of the venues in the surrounding area. Was able to grab a table and get out at a quick speed, so we could make it to a show. Server was incredible, one of the best, I wish we got his name. Food was incredible, fresh and flavorful. We were talking about making it part of our routine to come here each time we're downtown. Able to cater to gluten allergies. read more

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Service is great, very cool vibe, and the pozole brings back memories of Abuelita's kitchen. It's that good! I dream about it! read more

It was pretty good. Service was fine. Food was pretty good. Ambiance was small and loudish. I enjoyed the Chicken Enchiladas that came with 2 sauces. 1 mole and 1 verde. I had a Margarita which was fine, except that I found a hair in my glass. Super gross! Minus 1 star for hair in my drink. read more

Centrico - Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Carne asada burrito. Excellent service delicious. Nice decor. Informal atmosphere. Really enjoyed it

Went to lunch with some girlfriends of mine and had a delicious Mexican meal. There were 4 tacos, but I definitely got hungry before taking this picture. I added the side of beans to my tacos, I couldn't not have beans We also got the Queso Fundido to start and it was delicious! They had flour tortillas served with it which was actually a pleasant surprise rather than the normal corn tortilla chips. The service was quick and also let us have plenty of time to chit chat and drink our drinks. I highly recommend the prickly pear margarita! I am excited for the new location because this one is rather small. I will be back and experience the new location once they open! read more

Centrico - Chicken Tacos de Tinga - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Tip-of-the-hat to Yelp for another wonderful discovery! Céntrico, is located inside the historic San Carlos Hotel in Downtown Phoenix. Check out their online menu they are offering traditional Mexican fare but with a few surprises. The indoor dining area is cozy, but they do have a large outside patio area. They will only seat parties of 6 or fewer. Céntrico offers a specialty cocktail menu. I had to try the Jamaica Margarita. This was a perfect blend of tequila reposado, triple sec, simple syrup, hibiscus, and orange bitters. Plus one ordered the palomita, another beautiful concoction of tequila reposado, pink pample mousse, grapefruit juice, and sparkling wine. We started with chips and salsa. The salsa was chipotle-based with a touch of heat. We were told that their Guac was the best. It may not have been the best I've ever had, but it was in the top five. This portion is large and could be shared by 2-4 diners. Their menu is limited. We ordered the birria beef enchiladas and carne asada tacos. My enchiladas were stuffed with perfectly seasoned and moist beef. The tacos were perfectly cooked with a hint of spice. These are street tacos, so they were small but perfect for a two-bite delight! , Dis & Dat: Service was excellent and knowledgeable. Do wait to order your entrée if you are ordering Apps, as the food comes out fast. Do ask the host for a restroom key so you can check out the hotel lobby, chandelier, and a bit of the first floor of this historic hotel. read more

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Céntrico's new location is such an upgrade. The old spot was already good, but the new space really elevated the whole concept...it's beautiful, trendy, and has a great vibe without trying too hard. My boyfriend and I ordered the carnitas tacos and they were so good we ended up ordering a second round. Easily the standout of the meal. The drinks were solid too, but honestly the food is what really shines here. Love that they kept the quality while upgrading the atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out. read more

We had family in from out of town, and we went to an event downtown.. So we decided to walk down to Centrico, not sure what to expect... We walked in and were instantly greeted and seated for a part of 5 that is unusual to be seated so quickly! It's a cute little restaurant, they had the Book Of Life movie playing which I thought was a nice little touch to the nostalgia of the restaurant! The vibe was comfortable and cozy. We ordered chips, guac and salsa and that fresh Guac was absolutely amazing along side the fresh chips and salsa!! We actually ordered a second serving.. The red chili chicken enchiladas, beans and rice were some of the best we have had! Very tasty, with just enough spice! The pozole was amazing, for a very picky person my brother in law said it was amazing! My daughter got the red and green chili chicken enchiladas and loved them! The potato floutas were great and so was the hamburger and fries!! Michileladas were great.. So everything we had was GREAT AND WE WILL DEFINITELY BE GOING back!!! The only thing is they do not seat parties over 6 people.. A lost try in phoenix! read more

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I was in Phoenix for a conference and Yelpy husband did a search and said Yelp reviews suggested Centrico for an early dinner. Yelp was right on! Céntrico, is located on the ground floor of San Carlos Hotel and has a interesting Mexican menu. The cocktails are just WoW! My Palomita was one of the best I've ever had. The chips and chipotle salsa were exceptional. The chips were definitely not flimsy and the salsa was smoky good. The guacamole was excellent as well. This is a large order and I'm sure it could satisfy 4 people. The menu is small but eclectic. My carne asada street tacos were delicious, with a bit of spice. Note: The indoor space is cozy, and the large outside patio is on a busy street. There was a sign stating that they only seat parties of six or fewer. read more

In the historic Hotel San Carlos is Centrico, a popular upscale bar spot offering a range of Mexican dishes and drinks. Eat at the bar, where the space is tight and the ambiance is cozy; or eat on the open patio, where you can enjoy your meal in the cool evening breezes. I came to Centrico when the dinner hour was in full swing. The place was packed, and I was advised that the wait was about twenty minutes long. So I waited in the beautiful lobby of the Hotel San Carlos just outside the bar. When a spot opened up, the staff came to fetch me, and I was seated outside on the patio. Many people were out and about, and the street scene was lively with chatter. I ordered the Tacos de Asada. I couldn't make up my mind whether I wanted corn or flour tortillas, so the server recommended two tacos of each. Great suggestion! The tacos arrived neatly arranged, two flour and two corn tortillas. It was love at first bite. I tried the flour tacos first. Smooth, refined, the flour tacos were delicious. Tasty, charred steak cuts, tender nopal slices, and creamy guacamole, all brought together by punchy onion and cilantro. The chipotle sauce was the smoky finish on top. The corn tacos were also a hit. Subtly earthy and robust, the corn tortillas were the coarser cousins of the flour tortillas. All the tacos were a delight to eat, and I was very pleased with my meal. I had a great experience at Centrico, from the attentive staff to the delicious food. I'm definitely coming back for more the next time I'm in town. read more

Centrico - Outside Centrico and the Hotel San Carlos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came here with some friends on St. Patrick's day for dinner and a few drinks & we're so happy we did! Every staff member was super friendly and attentive. I believe we spoke to the manager or owner, who came over to check on us. We asked him for some more recommendations and had a lovely chat. The drinks and food were superb, great flavours and presentation. They have 3 different single-occupancy bathrooms, it was very clean and easily accessible. Would definitely visit again! read more

Centrico - Chicken Tacos de Tinga - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Well as we know nearly every Mexican food spot has enchiladas , rice and beans...but do they all taste good??? Well Centrico does it Fresh AND Tasty! And I've been to many of the restaurants on Central Phoenix and I'm happy to say...I'll be back! read more

Centrico - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Delicious food! We stopped by when we were in downtown and the food was great! The Mexican rice had a very unique flavor to it which I liked. We got the queso fundido for an appetizer and it was amazing! It was a little pricey but it's downtown so not surprising. The chips and salsa are very cheap but they're not free. The service was fast and friendly. It's cool that it's in a historic hotel but the inside decor doesn't really pay homage to that, it looks like a typical Mexican restaurant. read more

Centrico - Chili verde - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was outstanding. I wished they were doing lunches again. Service was always amazing

Great space, great service and great food! They are in new space at Monroe and 1st Ave. read more

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Such a fantastic brunch. Dillon is a great bartender and host. I was stuck on the menu and he advised me well.. the place is clean and bright. Great vibes in the Heart or historic downtown.. real neighborhood vibe.. my omelette was fabulous.. and the chilaquiles and huevos rancheros were also delicious. Everything is very fresh--house made and flavorful.. great mimosas with Jamaica and watermelons and a beautiful Jamaica mezcal margarita that was so good I would come back just for that. read more

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We got a recommendation to check out this spot based on their spirits selection and decent food menu. We found some street parking that was pretty close by and walked over. It was funny because our spot was located next to the new location for Centrico. The current spot for Centrico is the historic Hotel San Carlos. When we walked up, it seemed to be pretty lively--people sitting outside and inside. We entered through the hotel entrance then met with the hostess. We specified bar seating, otherwise we may have encountered a bit of wait time. It was neat to see old/empty bottles with a QR code on back to scan for the menu (redirected to the venue website). There were some appetizers, brunch options, entrees and desserts. Scrolling further down gave the drinks menu--neat pours of tequilas and mezcal, rum, whiskey, cocktails, and other drink options. The music was pretty lively and a nice mix of old and new. We opted for Guacamole made to order/made fresh, chips, Fish Tacos, and Grilled Meat tacos. We also got a Paloma and a neat pour of Terralta Reposado and Lost Lore Reposado. The presentation was amazing, food was better than anticipated, and the staff was pretty helpful and well informed about different products. I was honestly blown away by their selection and how much the cost was. We got a few pours based on the bartender suggestions. Again, had some wonderful suggestions from the staff. I can't wait to come back once they move to the new spot! read more

Went to dinner last night before the diamondbacks game. Added bonus there is a cheap parking garage above them and it's a short walk to stadium. Ok now to the drink. The mezcal paloma was great. Tajin rum as it should be without asking. The owner is from Oaxaca so their mezcal game is on point. Lastly the best part the food. We shared the pozole which I imagine myself eating for those hangover brunch weekends. Full of flavor and hominy was perfectly cooked. Then the birria enchiladas. Oh wow they were terrific. Tons of flavor and spice. We will add this to rotation especially for diamondbacks game days. read more

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Visited Centrico's newest location in the 101 North building on a whim and was pleasantly surprised by the ambience, food, and service. Zoila, my server, was exceptional and made my first ever visit to Centrico a memorable one. read more

The authentic Mexican food is here, the pozole is so exquisite 10/10 the atmosphere the music and its workers I really recommend this place and when you go for a drink in definite you have to order chelada with beer CARTA BLANCA! The authentic taste of the north! The sauces, the food, the tortillas, everything is authentic and real Mexican food read more

Food was excellent and service was fast and the drinks were good as well. Very nice ambiance inside and out went there twice on my four day visit to Phoenix for the volleyball tournament. read more

Okay so the shrimp tacos?? SO good. Like the shrimp was cooked absolutely perfectly, which honestly is harder to pull off than people think. Every bite just hit right -- the tortilla, the toppings, all of it working together. I was not expecting to be this impressed but here we are. Do yourself a favor and just order them, trust me on this one!! read more

Centrico - Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The food was absolutely delicious. The service was five star. Always checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The food came out quicker than you could ever imagine. It was absolutely amazing. read more

I don't make it downtown as often as I'd like these days, but I found myself there today with about an hour to spare between meetings, so my friend met me and we grabbed lunch at Centrico. There was some fun music playing and plenty of other diners that seemed to be enjoying themselves when we walked in. It was a bit chilly outside, so we opted for an indoor table. Service was friendly and fast... from both the host and our server. We had drinks, chips, salsa and fresh guac within minutes! For our main courses, I went with the Centrico Chopped Salad and added shrimp. My friend went with the Steak Tacos. We were both pleased and left with full bellies. I would totally return! read more

Centrico - Chips and fresh guac - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Unassuming location but fantastic food! It's a small location off the lobby of San Carlos historic hotel. Everything was a large portion, the enchiladas had so much meat in them, you didn't need a side. The sauce was perfection. What didn't make the photos is churros. The freaking churros . Most churros are fried to hell and dry. These have a perfectly crunchy outside with a soft dough inside, piped with caramel. Pheonominal. read more

Centrico - Short Rib Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I visited this restaurant while at a convention to get a quick meal. I was craving chilaquiles so I ordered some to go. The presentation was not great; however, the flavor was AMAZING! I highly recommend the chilaquiles verde. You will not be disappointed! read more

Centrico - Chilaquiles verde... don't judge a book by its cover. Tastes amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Tried their tacos and was amazed at the flavors that came with it. 10/10 recommend. The service was really good as well!

Quick, delicious lunch in downtown. Can't go wrong with the tacos. Small, intimate place but service is quick and friendly.

A little gem in downtown Phoenix. I came here with a couple work colleagues and was pleasantly surprised by the menu (mini tacos were adorable). My beef enchiladas were really good (but beware of the spice if you are sensitive to spicy foods). Guacamole could have used a little more salt/pepper but I appreciate the basic recipe! Service was ok - you could tell they were busy and the waitress did the best she could. read more

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Consistent amd good cocktails. My wife loves this place. Nice salsa and the quality of the dishes are good. read more

Centrico - Mezcal - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Had the chilaquiles + pozole and let me tell ya, it was on point. Was a little skeptical as I never heard of this place. Good looking restaurant in downtown. What more can ya ask for? Good prices as well. It's crazy to think shit places like Filiberto's cost more than this joint. Will be back again! Service was also 100! Great job team and thanks again! Salud! read more

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This place is located inside of a hotel lobby. Outside it's on a corner. It's small but inviting. Seems like a popular place. The staff was very friendly. The food was pretty good. Most of the food seemed to be served with spicy salsa so beware. I did enjoy my tacos and street corn. The potato flautas were really good as well read more

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I had the chicken tinga tacos with salsa, chips, beans, and rice--everything was absolutely delicious. The chicken tinga was flavorful, and the salsa? Top notch. And you know what they say--if the salsa is good, the rest of the food usually is too. That held true here. Our server was super friendly and offered great recommendations, which made the experience even better. Now, the only downside: the parking situation is rough. We ended up parking in the structure on Van Buren and walked through an alley that honestly reeked of piss and trash. Not exactly the vibe you want before a great meal. On the way out, we walked around the front via the street and it made a huge difference--wish we had done that from the start. If you're in the area, definitely stop in and try what I had. The food makes the trip worth it--but skip the alley and take the street instead. read more

Centrico - Chicken Tinga tacos, fresh chips and salsa, delicious beans and rice, and a cold glass of water that somehow tasted amazing. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona