Authentic Northern Mexican food known for its simple but delicious preparation and its attention to fresh ingredients. read more

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Great place for a modern twist on Mexican SW cuisine. Loved the Chicken Tinga Enchiladas, we got one red sauce one green. The queso and guacamole are both super good. The hot dog was better on the menu than on the table, very salty. All the sauces are delicious I liked the habanero best, not that spicy. Service was friendly but lethargic. read more

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Great little spot. I just came in for a beer (they had Maine Lunch IPA! It's one of my favorites!!). A lot of people were enjoying margaritas and eating tacos. It was packed! It's also Cinco de Mayo, which I wasn't thinking about when I came in. But I am thoroughly enjoying the beer. read more

The menu is expansive with all of the core appetizer and entree items you could wish for at a Mexican restaurant. I was excited to see birria tacos on the menu and ordered it right away. I was let down by the lack of crunch of the tortilla shell and the meat was ok but not very tasteful. When I eat a birria taco I want to crunch into a savory core and that is not what happened. Again, the tacos were good - but didn't feel worth the high marked prices here. I also felt the dipping sauce which is an essential element of what makes birria tacos special, just wasn't enough for 3 tacos (small sauce cup as shown in picture). The wait was excruciatingly long but we were patient given this was a Friday night in Boston. It did feel strange there were only (2?) waiters serving the entire restaurant (inside and outdoors). I understand the business decision to create a level of anticipation from customers but even the drinks took 20 minutes to arrive. I didn't finish the passion fruit margarita because it was sour and I really did not like it. The carne asada was good but my partner ordered a side of rice when he realized it doesn't come with the full plate of guac, pico, and refried beans. If you get the queso fundido, be aware that it comes with only 3 soft tortillas - not enough for the dip nor even two people. I found it strange they give an odd number of tortillas and only 3 for a table of more than 1 person and an entire cheese bowl... All in all, the food was good but not great (for the prices). The wait was long(er) than necessary. I likely won't come back here unless someone else decides they really want to go. read more

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Great food and great staff! The menu is huge and, after having gone to this restaurant many times, I have never disliked something I ordered. The staff is so friendly and inviting. read more

High marks on nearly every scale. The (one) missing mark is price. This food is expensive -- much more than food should be. I understand that we're in Boston and that costs a premium but there are tacos that go for + $7. read more

El Centro - Guacamole Estilo El Centro - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

$6 tamale - tasty especially with the green salsa. One was enough for a small lunch. Quick takeout. I will be returning soon

Friendly staff and timely service! I would certainly recommend, especially for lunch.

Newly renovated and wepanded bar, this neighborhood staple had reliable Tex-tex and excellent ceviches

My friends really like this place. I thought it was fine, but most of the food was bland. The Chips and Salsa were OK. I got the chicken tacos, which were good; but I also got the Patatas Bravas, which were fine; but not amazing. My friends all enjoyed their dishes: Shrimp, Chicken Mole, Chicken Salad. If you're thinking about checking out , I would suggest giving it a try; but have realistic expectations. read more

Friendly and hard working staff. Delicious margaritas. Well seasoned meat. Nice atmosphere.

Really nice experience with fun vibes. The staff is super friendly and everyone is having a good time. The bar is great. Love the new digs! read more

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So nice to see them reopening..The owner stopped by and chatted with us asking our opinion on food...If you love ceviches- you should be here sometime soon trying their luna ceviche! I told my husband that this is the best one since I've had one in Hawaii and I've had good ones in Oaxaca. But now I have a spot a block away from us that makes such a good ceviches and mezcalitas! Love this place.. read more

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My family is obsessed with this place! We love the drinks and we go every time they're in town. The enchiladas are top tier This post was made in connection with a Toast promotion. read more

Favorite lunch spot, family owned business please support . Pedro is very nice makes sure everything comes out correct Pedro is the man !!! read more

El Centro - Sopa de Tortilla Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Best Margarita in Boston. Small, intimate feel in a residential neighborhood. Recently renovated. The staff is wonderful and service is great. We live in the South End and this may be our favorite spot - which says a lot! read more

El Centro - Coconut Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We went here on a week night for margaritas and tacos. And it didn't disappoint. We ordered fish tacos, chicken and pork tacos and they were all good. I love seafood and fish tacos were the my favorites in comparison. I got a classic margarita and I enjoyed it with my taco. Tamarind margarita had a great kick from the fresh jalapeño which balanced the tamarind really well. I suspect they are short on servers. The servers were crazy busy and were running around to keep up. The outdoor seating added to our experience, the lights are such a nice touch. We had a lovely evening here. read more

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I think this place is easily a 5/5 place to receive quality Mexican food in Boston. I think most of these three or lower reviews had one-off bad experiences or went into the restaurant in a bad headspace. Quesadillas are good, chips are good, and soups are delicious. Everything contains quality ingredients that are always on point. Also, for the burritos, they have it well incorporated, not pockets of ingredients but a nice, evenly distributed burrito. Please don't listen to the snobs. This is an excellent place to hit up when it's not packed and is always suitable for takeout or delivery. read more

Delicious! Very tasty dishes, cozy but trendy interior with very friendly staff. We've been looking for a new local Mexican place we can keep returning to and we've found it! We ordered chicken enchiladas and the rib eye taco trio. So flavorful we enjoyed every bite! read more

El Centro - Rib eye taco - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Pretty good food. The entire area is great if you like Hispanic food and this place is a solid choice for Mexican food.

Took a wrong turn that became a memorable yummy meal at this new discovery. Nice bar with comfy seats , good service and food. Will be back to try more food. read more

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The service was good, the server was friendly and attentive! Chips with salsa and guacamole were yummy but the entree was mediocre. I ordered the carne asada enchiladas - the meat was very burnt and the sauce was good but there was too much added for my liking. The restaurant itself is pretty small but they can accommodate for larger parties! read more

Crazy to me that this place doesn't have better reviews. I had some absolutely delicious chicken soup and carne asada tacos. It's got cozy neighborhood joint vibes, and great food. Everyone should try read more

My absolute favorite in Boston! My personal goal is to try everything on the menu and I have yet to be disappointed yet. One of the best salsas I have ever had. Fantastic drinks, don't skip the mezcalita! read more

I really like that this Mexican restaurant is authentic "Sonora Style Food" started with a tuna ceviche that was fresh and very flavorful ,the sauce was awesome. We order the FAMOUS Carne Asada that comes with homemade flour tortillas to feel like home , some fresh guacamole , pico de gallo and some refried beans , everything was the perfect combination to built your own Stake Tacos . Then the birria tacos and consomé was a juicy and delicious experience , Shrimp Chipotle its a Amazing way to eat shrimp , the creamy sauce and the grilled asparagus and corn was the best combination, the Rice was delicious too . For desert we order the churro cake , its a tres leches cake with a side of warm churros and dulce de leche everywhere The service was very friendly and efficient! We will definitely coming back soon !! read more

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While ambiance and service of this small South End establishment is great, the food was mediocre at best. I loved the quaint interior of this restaurant. The exposed brick with the cool artwork and dim lighting was super cozy yet chic. We had a pretty big party, but our server was very attentive and went out of their way to take great care of our table! For the most part though, the food was just ok. It's worth mentioning that the guacamole is pretty bomb and great for sharing, but everything else was kinda lackluster. The Pollo al Chipotle was not bad - while the flavor was there, the chicken was a bit rubbery. On the other hand, Aguacate Relleno (with al pastor), had a great texture from the tortilla strips, meat, and avocado, but was rather bland. I appreciate the vibe of this place, but probably will look elsewhere next time I'm in South End read more

El Centro - Pollo al Chipotle - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Went here a while back for dinner with some friends and let me tell you it can get busy. They don't have a system to take down your names so you have to just wait in line. It's a tiny place but they manage to fit lots of people in there. We got there and luckily only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table, but right after we got there the line got long. But, they are pretty quick once you sit down. The margs and tacos were so good! I thought that the tacos would be a lot smaller than they were! I def want to come back and try their other things on the menu. They actually messed up one of my friends order, and just gave an extra taco to us for free because of that. read more

El Centro - Tacos, margaritas, chips and Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ordered a variety of food for takeout. Overall the food was good, although everything was a little heavy on the lime. - guacamole : seems like it's whipped or at least thoroughly mixed so it has a creamy texture but not many chunks. Not my preference but still good - Barbacoa taco : was the best, very flavorful - Fish taco : good flavor but wish the fish was crispier. This might have to do with getting soft in takeout container. - carne asada taco : a little disappointing. The meat was tough and chewy - taco al pasto : good, not great - queso birra : tasty but very greasy. Had some unexpected flavors, maybe Moroccan? - queso fundido : probably poor choice for takeout since we had to try and reheat it as it cooled en route. Would like to try it on site post covid. Everything is heavy on the lime. read more

El Centro - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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To be fair, I've only been here for taco Tuesday but it's not the best in town. On Tuesday's their tacos are half price ($2.50), but this excludes some of their best selections so be sure to ask before you order! The chips and salsa have increased in price, and I always find it a little off putting when you have to pay for them to begin with, but they're worth it. Salsa is fresh and authentic. My go to's are the chicken, fried fish, and shredded beef Lorenza tacos. They're not always consistent as the chefs may rotate, but you get a good bang for your buck. My favorite is the Lorenza, but beware it's excluded from the Tuesday deal. But the churros are an ABSOLUTE MUST. They're my favorite in the city thus far, and I've had plenty. They're fat and crispy on the outside but thick enough that they're still soft and squishy on the inside. I hate it when they're too thin and fried to a crisp but these are perfection! read more

The food was terrible.... No flavor and their chimichanga is not fried as it is supposed to be. Their taco soup had no flavor. I will never go back read more

I really enjoyed the vegetable enchiladas - amazing flavors and a full plate! Margaritas don't have the fake flavors that you're used too, either! Very fresh! read more

El Centro - Passionfruit margarita - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I came here on a Friday night, and the servers were nice. The taco shell had a good texture, and the chicken marinade was pretty good. It was a bit dry though. I also had their chips and guacamole. The guacamole was good but nothing special, and the chips could use some salt. Maybe I'll come back and try their other entrees. read more

El Centro - Taco de Pollo Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here because of taco cravings at 845pm and while the restaurant is supposed to close at 9:30pm, the person said we will close at 9 today so you cant order drinks. Ordered three meaty individual tacos as a result and one thing I noticed was that the tacos had a lot of meat with some corn and lettuce. What it lacked was some combo of tomato and salsa because it just tasted really dry and not flavorful at all. I really I wish I could say something better because it had a lot of meat but the service was meh and the taste was even more meh. Pretty disappointed and most likely not going to come back again. read more

El Centro - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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So I came to this place to eat and the salsa and chip was delicious, the service was great if I could give a 10 stars I would . read more

El Centro - Wall picture pretty cool - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went there had the typical Mexican food and it was amazing. I love Mexican food - this was authentic! Can't wait to go back.

Went here after some friends recommended it for authentic Mexican food. I was immediately disappointed. I got 2 burritos - chicken and steak for my girlfriend and I. The chicken was a wet mess- salty shredded chicken that left the burrito so wet that there was a puddle of "burrito juice" on the table by the end of the burrito. On the other hand the steak was fatty and not good at all. My girlfriend couldn't even finish her chicken burrito because it fell apart halfway through. Would not recommend. Shiuldnt a burrito be able to hold its form at least??? read more

Amazing flavor packed into every bite! Love the carne asada especially!! Highly reccomend. Al pastor tacos were a bit dry although also flavorful. Overall a good dining experience & would come again! read more

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From being a transplant to Boston from San Diego, I have high expectations for good Mexican food. I can say that this place didn't disappoint. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked and smelled amazing. There's a few tables outside for warm days. I got chicken enchiladas a mix of rojo & verde and they were amazing paired with a Hibiscus margarita which were both amazing. I can't wait to go back read more

El Centro - Chicken Enchiladas Lunch - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The atmosphere is great for single people, but it can be really loud and crowded with kids. This place has good gourmet Mexican food, but it's definitely not nana's cooking. We had sopes, which we're like an inch thick! I've never seen this before, and they had a really hard crust. The taste was good - steak and chorizo. We also had tacos, they were a bit bland, but their spicy sauce is spicy it was a great compliment. You might need to request it, it doesn't come with. The orchata water and corn (totally plain) were the most authentic Mexican items. The rice was nice and firm, but the side was tiny. Finally, the margaritas, were 7/10 good. The best tamarind margaritas are at Papatzul, in Manhattan NYC, so we always grade based on those. I think the place deserves a 3.5, but 3 seems harsh, because I can see myself coming back when we're in town again. read more

El Centro - We'll see how good this tiny place is for kids - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ok hear me out. So this is not necessarily my favorite "Mexican" place in Boston (feel free to check out my other reviews and again this is with my Boston lens...not my LA born and raised lens). But HANDS DOWN the best guacamole. I will order a taco from this place (and the caramelo taco is pretty damn good actually) JUST to order some guac. They sprinkle cotija cheese on it, but I'm positive there is some crack sprinkled in there as well. The non-vegetarian one is also great (the one with chicharron). I can't vouch for the rest of the menu and I vaguely recall feeling so-so about it, but this place deserves 4 stars for the guac alone (the vibe is also pretty cool). read more