28 Best Mexican Restaurants in El Centro

Don't miss El Centro's top Mexican restaurants, as recommended by Restaurantji. Taste a mix of Mexican dishes, starting with Al Pastor Taco and ending with Menudo, and savor the best Mexican food around.

Sombrero Mexican Food Mexican • $
703 E Danenberg Dr, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Taco A la Plancha Carnitas
Special Burrito with Shredded Beef
Carne Asada Fries-Full Supreme
Carne Asada Nachos Supreme
Crispy Taco - Combo Plate
Adobada Pollo Asado Shrimp
Carne Asada Fries Supreme
Machaca Breakfast Plate
Burrito de Carne Asada
Healthy Chicken Bowl

“Fast and friendly service. Cold AC in dining area. Fresh salsa bar. Burrito size was very generous; fajita burrito with steak had a lot of flavor in it as is, no need for added salsa. They also have a drive thru if you don't have time to sit inside and eat. Highly recommend.“

4.6 Superb168 Reviews
D'Poly Taco, Grill & Beer Mexican • $
1573 Main St, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Chiles Gueritos Rellenos Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed Guerito Peppers De Carne Asada
Carne Asada Burrito Enchilada Style
Complimentary Sides and Salsa
Tacos de Carne Asada
Chili Relleno Plate
Carne Asada Nachos
Quesadilla Grande
Grilled Chicken
Shrimp Tostadas

“Excelente servicio, amabilidad y rapidez. Excelente y delicioso menu y Buenos precios. Hemos visitado este lugar en varias ocaciones y nuestro grupo es mas de 14 personas y nos permiten darnos cuentas separates. Lo recomiendo.“

4.4 Superb178 Reviews
Letty's Casita Mexican • $
705 S 4th St, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Mexican Combo Breakfast with Chicharrones
Large Chicken Quesadilla
Surf and Turf Burrito
Chilaquiles with Eggs
Birria De Borrego
Chips & Salsa
Tacos Dorados
Combo Plate
Pastor Taco
Albondigas

“I was looking for some good Mexican food, and this place was amazing!!! The food was so delicious it reminded me of my nana and tatas cooking. I am definitely coming here again.“

4.5 Superb75 Reviews
El menudazo Mexican • $
548 Broadway C, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Queso Birria Tacos Con Consume
3 Quesabirria Consome
Birria Ramen
Chicken Soup
Menudo Rico

“muy buen lugar la birria muy chingona y menudo mas“

4.6 Superb50 Reviews
Flautas & Sopes (Food 4 Less Shopping Center) Mexican • $
1531 Ford Dr, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Orden de 2 Quesadillas Sencillas
Orden de 3 Tacos de Machaca
Orden de 2 Tacos de Maraca
Media Docena Flautas
Docenas de Flautas
Pickled Pork Feet
Docena De Flautas
1 2 Dozen Flautas
Sope or Tostada
Taco de Machaca

“Awesome 👌 place .... and delicious food“

4.8 Superb30 Reviews
Cilantros La Taqueria Mexican • $
643 S 4th St Ste 1, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Burrito
Tacos Carne Asada
Tacos De Surtido
Carnitas

“I just tried this place very good. I do recommend it“

5 Superb20 Reviews
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Sobe's

Sobe's Mexican • $
1151 S 4th St, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Burrito with Guacamole Dip
Enchiladas Estilo Chihuahua
Enchiladas Chihuahua Style
Mini Special Quesadilla
Shredded Beef Tacos
Cheese Enchiladas
Great Caldo De Res
Albondigas Soup
Chiles Rellenos
Chips and Salsa

“NOT GOINN TO LIE IT WAS MID tacos tasted like they were made in ICELAND it was so cold that I had to make a old joke about it the coke was the best part of the meal so 3 staRs caus e of the coke

Dietary restrictions: COKE IS VERY VEGETARIAN“

4.6 Superb28 Reviews
Las Palmitas Taco Shop 2 Mexican • $
880 Adams Ave, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Tacos de Pescado Plate
Fish and Shrimp Tacos
Chilaquiles Con Queso
3 Rolled Tacos Plate
Huevos A la Mexicana
Special Quesadilla
Carne Asada Nachos
Fries with Cheese
Breakfast Burrito
Carne Asada Fries

“Excellent Service and Great Food“

4.4 Superb43 Reviews
Celia's Restaurant Mexican • $$
1530 Adams Ave, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Chili Verde Quesadilla with Sauce and Cheese on Top
Carne Asada Burrito and Special Quesadilla
Machaca Burrito and Special Quesadilla
Special Quesadilla & Chiles Rellenos
Hamburger Steak American Style
Guacamole and Chips and Salsa
Special Quesadilla Rellena
Fried Cheese Quesadilla
Chile Relleno Dinner
Quesadilla Especial

“We ordered to-go from this little Mexican spot and were really impressed. The staff was incredibly kind and made sure we had everything we needed—plates, napkins, and plenty of salsa. The flautas were noticeably larger than usual and packed with flavor. The salsa was a nice surprise: chunky and blended just right—not too watery. Great service and Good food!“

4.3 Superb61 Reviews
Antojitos Como En Casa Mexican • $$
425 Desert Gardens Dr # C, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Folded Corn Tortilla Tacos 2 Chicken 1 Beef
Taco Dorado Plate with Rice and Beans
Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Barbacoa Something or Other
Chicken Enfrijoladas Plate
Beef Stew Caldo De Res
Huevos Rancheros Plate
Chicken and Dumplings
Huevos A la Mexicana
Chilaquiles Plate

“Great customer service from Roberto!! Great menu and very delicious. Atmosphere was perfect, decorated nicely.“

4.3 Superb56 Reviews
Los Cabos Seafood & Grill Mexican • $$
201 N Imperial Ave, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Tostada de Ceviche Combinado
Consome and Chips and Salsa
Aguachiles Rojo O Verde
Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
Toritos De Camarón
Pulpo a La Plancha
Ceviche De Pescado
Shrimp and Octopus
Aguachiles Cubanos
Tostada Atun Mango

“great menu selection. good service“

4.2 Good70 Reviews
Rosas Plane Food Mexican • $$
1523 Main St, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

One Burrito De Machaca Rice & Beans Lunch
Steak & Carnitas Parrillada
Chipotle Shrimp Quesadilla
Burrito Plate Carne Asada
Enchiladas Rojas Dinner
Fish Tacos x3 Plate
Guacamole Special
Small Green Salad
Taco Gobernador
Steak and Eggs

“My first visit the food was incredibly delicious was 100%homemade including the chicken nuggets. we have gtrrn chicken enchiladas and Rosas Hamburger. highly recommend super good, great costumer service.“

4.2 Good62 Reviews
Flautas & Sopes Mexican • $
1622 S 4th St, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Menudo Con Pata
Taco de Machaca
Tostada
Flautas

“(Translated by Google) It is a spacious and very clean place, and on each of the tables there is a bottle of disinfectant gel, the waitress wears a face mask, if there is a healthy distance, the cashier is very attentive, you can tell when an employee makes a difference, a delicious flavor of the sauces.(Original)Es un local amplio y muy limpio, y en cada una de las mesas existe una botella de gel desinfectante, la mesera usa cubrebocas, si existe la sana distancia, la cajera muy atenta, se nota cuando un empleado hace la diferencia, un riquísimo sabor de las salsas.“

4.4 Superb18 Reviews
The Burrito Factory Mexican • $
130 S Imperial Ave, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Grande Factory Breakfast Burrito
Grande Factory Burrito Grande
Factory Fries with Cheese
Carne Asada Combo Meal
Steak and Egg Burrito
Chile Verde Burrito
Carne Asada Burrito
Carne Asada Fries
Burrito de Asada
Beef Tacos

“Good food but I never get the right order 😏“

4.1 Good95 Reviews
Antojitos Como en Casa Mexican • $
841 Main St, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Served with Rice and Beans
Huevos Con Chorizo
Chilaquiles Plate
Caldo Tlalpe
Tortilla Soup
Beef Stew

“Great customer service from Roberto!! Great menu and very delicious. Atmosphere was perfect, decorated nicely.“

4.1 Good68 Reviews
La Birrieria Red Tacos Mexican • $
710 S 4th St, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Birria Consome and Agua Fresca De Piña with Rim of Tajin
Tortillas Extras
Orden De Birria
Birria Burrito
Birria Plate
Birria Ramen
Street Tacos
Nachobirria
Con Carne
Guacamole

“Every time I pull up to La Birria Red Tacos, it’s like coming home. The Arellano family is the real deal—hardworking, welcoming, and they always treat me like I’m part of the familia. They even know my order by heart!

Let’s talk tacos: their birria is next-level 🔥—juicy, flavorful, and always loaded with cebollita morada, fresh cilantro, salsa and that perfect touch of lemon and crisp radish rueditas on the side. It’s not just food, it’s an experience carnal!

Don’t sleep on the aguas frescas either—they’re always ice-cold and refreshing. But me? I’m old school... I always go for my trusty Cocon (nothing beats that glass bottle Mexican Coke).

Keep it up, familia—you’re doing more than just feeding the community. You’re bringing people together, one taco at a time.“

4.1 Good49 Reviews
Mami's Flavor Mexican Cuisine Mexican • $
3451 Dogwood Rd, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Tacos

“100% Nexican food, ahuuaa!!
Delicious burritos, golden tacos, sopes, flautas, quesadillas and quesadillas with barbacoa, stewed lis not to mention delicious, the cakes uff!!, toasts, salads, the delicious roasted chilis, the fresh horchata waters, pineapple with spinach, jamaica, lemonade, barley and black tea with orange and lemon juice, service and cleanliness 10 out of 10
Mamis restaurant the best of the best in the imperial valley

Vegetarian options: Bean and cheese burritos
Simple salads and quesadillas, fried potato tacos, sopes and bean toasts with all their vegetables and sauces“

4 Good4 Reviews
Burgers & Beer American • $$
260 N Imperial Ave #2325, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Piche de Cerveza Coors Con Un Vodka Con Jugo de Cranberry
Chile Relleno Omelette with Machaca
Hamburger Con Tocino Y Guacamole
Five Cheese Burger and Fries
Chilaquiles Con Huevo
Hamburguesa Con Queso
Beer Battered Fries
Imperial Fig Burger
Cucumber Chalupas
Chicken Sandwich

“We came here for the dog friendly patio and were completely impressed with everything. Victoria was an excellent server, the food was amazing and they even made a special photo op for a birthday we were celebrating. We will definitely we back!“

4.5 Superb154 Reviews
Las Palmitas Taco Shop Mexican • $
2003 S 4th St, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Plate with Rice and Beans
Chilaquiles Con Huevo
Carne Asada Fries
Carne Asada Torta
Breakfast Burrito
Cocktail Shrimp
Machaca Burrito
Bean and Cheese
Chile Colorado
1 Carne Asada

“Excellent Service and Great Food“

3.9 Good96 Reviews
El Pollo Loco Mexican • $
1403 N Imperial Ave, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Avocado Pollo Fit Bowl Curbside pickup: Yes
Shredded Chicken Nachos with Chicken
Double Chicken Avocado Salad
Double Chicken Tostada Salad
Chicken Quesadilla Avocado
Taco Complete Family Combo
Chicken Avocado Burrito
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Classic Tostada Salad
Avocado Salsa Hot

“I love it! my favorite is the chicken avocado taco salad. I got my sister hooked now 😊“

3.8 Good40 Reviews
El Merendero Mexican • $
1702 N Imperial Ave Ste A, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Flour Tortilla

“The best of central California! The truth is that I have eaten in several Mexican restaurants and this is the best, the stew tacos are delicious like at home, and the roast beef tacos don't even tell the truth if you only go to Mexicali for tacos, save the line, this place is excellent, neither I am their family and they don't even pay me for this. The truth is, their food is delicious and the place is very clean and beautiful. The staff is very friendly. Thank you for your service!!!“

3.4 Good13 Reviews
Junior's Cafe Mexican • $
1791 Adams Ave, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs
Spanish Ranchero Sauce
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast Burrito
Corned Beef Hash
Chilaquiles
Home Fries
Egg Plate
French Dip

“We stopped by Junior’s Café on our way back to Arizona from San Diego, and it was such a great find! There were 13 of us in our group, and they welcomed us without hesitation. The staff was incredibly friendly, the service was quick, and the food was amazing! Everyone loved their meals—portions were huge and everything was fresh and delicious. Definitely worth the stop. Highly recommend!“

4.6 Superb41 Reviews
La Fonda Bar & Grill Mexican • $
1950 S 4th St #1, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Cuate Non-Fried Special Quesadilla with Machaca Sauce
Salsa and Chips with Guacamole
Combination Plate
Sopa De Conchitas
Camarones Diablo
Chiles Rellenos
Chile Colorado
Chile Relleno
Tacos Dorados
French Fries

“Great service, staff very friendly & clean. Food is good.“

3.7 Good63 Reviews
Ruben's Raspados Dessert • $
734 S 4th St, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Papas Con Carne Asada Carne Asada Fries
Ensalada de Frutas Fruit Salad
Fries Cheese Bacon
Banana Split
Mangoneada
Tostilocos
Machaca
Nachos

“I ordered a bag of Doritos with cheese and jalapeños as well as a shrimp/clam cucumber and Clamato drink. This flavor-packed duo is an explosion of bold, unexpected deliciousness. The Doritos with melted cheese and jalapeños are the ultimate spicy, crunchy snack — rich, fiery, and totally addictive. But the real surprise is the shrimp and clam cucumber drink, which somehow manages to be savory, refreshing, and wildly satisfying all at once. The coolness of the cucumber perfectly balances the briny seafood kick, making each sip feel like a beachy, gourmet adventure. Together, this combo is weird in the best way — and absolutely unforgettable.“

3.6 Good48 Reviews
Johnny's Burritos of El Centro Mexican • $
301 Wake Ave, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Chorizo and Egg Burrito with Potatoes
Egg Bacon and Cheese Burrito
Guacamole Fries with Cheese
Deep Fried Machaca Burrito
Burrito Bacon and Eggs
Carne Asada Burrito
California Burrito
Johnny's Pizza
Cheese Fries
Pizza Pocket

“Hi. You Can Pick- up Your Brown Bag Cookies at Johnny's in El Centro! Thank you ! Have you had your Cookies Today?“

3.3 Good32 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
1990 N Imperial Ave, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Breakfast Burrito Fiesta Potato
Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce
Double Stacked Taco
Ground Beef Burrito
Cantina Chicken Bowl
Chicken Quesadilla
Grande Burrito Box
Doritos Locos Tacos
Nachos Bellgrande
Hash Brown

“I had an issue with an order over the app, came into the store and was instantly helped by the manager. Issue was resolved quickly and my food was ready in less than 5 minutes. Store was very clean and nice. Manager and staff were so kind and helpful, the best Taco Bell experience I’ve had!“

4.2 Good30 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
350 Wake Ave, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Doritos Locos Tacos
Ground Beef Burrito
Mexican Pizza
Bean Burrito
Pizza Taco
Quesadilla
Red Sauce
Taquito

“Made a mistake ordering. I live in El Centro, work in Calexico, but I accidentally ordered my lunch to El Centro location. Thankfully I was able to call and explain the situation with a family member being able to pick it up. Appreciate the accommodation! Food tastes good of course.“

4.1 Good37 Reviews
Del Taco Fast Food • $
1540 Ocotillo Dr, El Centro

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Steak Stuffed Quesadilla Taco
Epic Original Mex Burrito Meal
Epic Loaded Queso Burrito Meal
Double Del Cheeseburger
Crispy Chicken Taco Meal
The Del Taco
Hard Taco

“Exactly what you expect from a del Taco. Quick service and consistent food. Not remarkable, but better than other franchise brands.Be realistic. You don't go to Del Taco for table service and upscale dining. We all go for an inexpensive bag of passable food to fill bellies on a budget, quickly.Expect that and you won't be disappointed.“

4.1 Good23 Reviews

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