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!

Today I returned to the wonderful D'Poly Taco Grill and Beer in El Centro where my epic hiking…read moreexpedition ended in failure, disappointment, and embarrassment a few weeks ago. I intended to travel the entire 2,600-mile length of the Pacific Crest Trail, but my adventure unceremoniously ended in El Centro under a tree about 60 miles east of my starting point. The paramedics told me that hiking is not for everyone. After a desperate two weeks of hiking with little food and water through BLM land tracks, old service roads, and desert washes, as best I can recall, I finally set up camp in El Centro under a farmer's tree near his washing line. Soon after the farmer called the police about my campfire, the authorities and my ex-wife found me in a state of delerium hosting a tea party under a large avocado tree wearing the farmer's wife's plus size nightgown while serving "cups of chai tea" to a sizable pile of rotten avocados and a rusty shovel that I thought was "Jan" from those Toyota commercials. My first real meal after being found by the authorities and my ex-wife was at D'Poly Taco Grill and Beer. D'Poly was the perfect welcome back to civilization as it has a spectacular menu full of delicious Mexican cuisine like street tacos, flautas, sopes and empanadas. The Lineman burrito is my absolute favorite. And they have a wonderful breakfast menu! It's fast casual dining, but it has a sort of classic and moody vibe that gives off a more upscale feel. Love it! A wonderful place to break free of your delusions. My ex-wife tried to tell me that hiking is not for everyone. Thankfully, the paramedics found my emergency contact list and phoned my ex-wife who showed up and broke me out of my stupor by making me drop my emotional support avocado, taking me by the shoulders and shaking me vigorously while yelling "it's over, it's over!" Ironically, that was the same way she told me we were getting divorced. I'm not a quitter, so it takes a while for me to give up. I've since tried many items on the D'Poly menu and everything is exceptional, though I do avoid adding avocado. It's just too soon. Thank you D'Poly Taco Grill and Beer! Five stars.

Came here for a big family dinner on a Friday night - didn't expect the wait to be this long, but…read morewaited over an hour for a table. We came into town for an event and this restaurant was recommended to us for the "vibes" lol. The food was pretty good, but you can definitely tell that people come more for the vibes. We got different smattering of tacos/Tex-Mex food. MAKE IT A PLATE because the rice and beans and fun veggies. Impromptu belated birthday celebration - cake came with a sparkler! Cake was moist and not too sweet, yummy lemon flavor!

Amazing! It is a smaller place that you order first then grab your food from the counter when…read moreready. I personally went with the Chorizo and Potatoes Burrito. It was pretty simple but good, could have used something else in it but good with it being simple. Service was fantastic though they didn't know what refried beans are but I am guessing it was a language thing. Price was also pretty reasonable but $2 for a bottle of water from Costco that should have been $1 tops and they would still make money but it was cold and ready.

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.

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.

HUGE shoutout and love For Rosas Mexican food by burrito…read morefactory and rite aid. Ordered carne en su jugo, was good, then waitress admitted she forgot to ask if we wanted beans with it, we said no worries, next time we will mention it . Few minutes later she came through with the beans. Overall experience was great. Food was good. Menudo rojo fire. We stopped by because it looked like it was closed but noticed opened sign, we doing our part supporting newly opened businesses. Glad we did . Check them out

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.

This was my first time visiting this establishment, and unfortunately it was a very disappointing…read moreexperience. When we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty with only about two tables of customers. Despite that, we were not greeted at the door and no one acknowledged us. We were left standing there trying to figure out if we were supposed to wait to be seated or seat ourselves, which already set a negative tone for the visit. That lack of attention ended up foreshadowing the rest of the service. After we were seated, everyone else at our table eventually received their food except me. When we were finally able to get the waitress's attention to ask about my order, she realized that my plate had been given to another table. By that point, I had already been waiting around 25 minutes, and I was on a limited lunch break, so the delay was extremely frustrating. To make matters worse, when it came time to pay, I was charged more than what I had actually ordered. At that point, I was so disappointed and pressed for time that I did not even bother disputing it and just wanted to leave. I want to note that this experience occurred at the Antojitos on Main Street location, not the Desert Gardens location. I truly hope management can address these issues, because first impressions matter, and this visit left a lot to be desired.

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!

Food quantity and quality is superior w competitive pricing…read more Service is always very friendly Ambiance is casual

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 absolutely adore this place, 100% recommend. Fast service, and Delicious food, respectful staff,…read moreperfect portions and reasonable prices. If this place were to shut down, I'd sell my soul to open it up again, this is how serious I am about this place, I try to go every week when I can, 100/100.

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!

Very disappointed. Ordered Fish tacos and beer. Nice cold beer but the fish was rubbery, appeared…read moreto have been microwaved. Overpriced for the bland, Leftovers they served.

The special quesadillas are the main attraction. My family had been going to Celia's when it was…read moreoriginally La Hacienda. Never a bad meal there.

As a Hispanic, To experience for low quality food. Although…read morea lot of Americans love the quality.