El Centro

1218 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
(202) 333-4100

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Traditional Guacamole
Mexican Rice & Beans
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Chicken Enchiladas
Huevos Rancheros
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Flautas
Al Pastor Tacos
Cantina Nachos
Shrimp Tacos

Menu

Brunch A La Carte
Guacamole.
Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro,lime
Chori Queso Guacamole.
Pork chorizo, three salsas, flour tortillas
Chesapeake Crab Guacamole
cilantro tartar sauce, bacon, pickled chilies, old bay

Chef's Special
Carne Asada
hanger steak, poblano rajas, refried beans, cheese enchilada, charred salsa
Chicken Zarape
panela cheese, pico de gallo, zarape sauce, crema fresca, creamy white rice, black beans
Diablo Shrimp
charred citrus marinated shrimp, chipotle sauce, grilled green onions, mexican rice

Cocktails
Caipirinha
Mojito Mexicano
Mexican Mule
El Diablo
Mai Tai
Mojito Traditional
Paloma

Desserts
Churros.
cinnamon, sugar, cajeta, chocolate sauce
Passion Fruit Flan
dulce de leche, berries compote

Enchiladas & Fajitas
Fajitas Mix & Match
Choose any two option
Chicken Enchiladas
tomatillo sauce, oaxaca cheese, lettuce, crema, pickled red onion
Adobo Chicken Fajitas
guacamole, crema fresca, pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Cheese Enchiladas
cheese, crema fresca, lettuce, tomatillo sauce
Achiote Hanger Steak Fajitas
guacamole, crema fresca, pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Shrimp Fajitas

For the Table
Quesadilla
choice of: shrimp, hanger steak, chicken or carnitas + mexican cheese + pico de gallo + chipotle mayo + cilantro + crema fresca
Cantina Nachos
requeson cheese sauce, guacamole, crema fresca, black bean purée, pico de gallo, jalapeño
Queso Fundido
melted oaxaca and chihuahua cheese, chili morita salsa, flour tortillas

Traditional Guacamole
Guacamole
Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro,lime
Esquites
roasted corn, crema fresca, tajin chili, cotija cheese
Chesapeake Crab Guacamole.
cilantro tartar sauce, bacon, pickled chilies, old bay
Chori Queso Guacamole
Pork chorizo, three salsas, flour tortillas

Margaritas
El Centro Margarita
Spicy Mango Margarita
Prickly Pear Margarita
Strawberry Margarita
House Infused Margarita
Mango Margarita
Palo Santo Margarita
El Viejo Margarita
Pepino Margarita

Sides
Small Side Of Queso
Mexican Rice & Beans
Side of Tortillas
Side of Pico de Gallo
Small Side Of Habanero Salsa
Small Side Of Morita

Soup & Salads
Tortilla Soup
avocado, crema fresca, chile guajillo, tortilla strips
Chipotle BBQ Chicken Salad
grilled chicken breast, black beans, roasted corn, avocado, tortilla strips, panela cheese, cilantro-ranch dressing

Street Taco
Mix & Match Tacos
choose any three street tacos
Hanger Steak Taco
mexican blend cheese, onion, cilantro, arbol chile salsa
Crispy Shrimp Taco
chipotle slaw, pickled chilies, pineapple
Chicken Tinga Tacos
lettuce, pico de gallo, crema fresca
Al Pastor Tacos
adobo pork shoulder, grilled pineapple, onion, cilantro, salsa verde

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Recent Reviews

I went for the bottomless brunch for $37.00 and bottomless cocktails for $12.00. The server was fantastic. The food was flavorful and the vibe upstairs was enjoyable. The taco and tuna aguachile servings were tiny particularly for the prices listed. The brunch menu included prices which I was amazed by. The el centro hotdog was listed as $12.00 for a third of the hotdog. It took three orders for one full size hotdog. The shrimp and steak tacos were tiny and averaged $20.00 for...
June 2025
It was a casual dining with delicious entrees. The steak entree was absolutely delicious and amazing. The server was very nice and friendly. She recommended the entrees and was absolutely impressed. A great experience and will definitely go back.
June 2025
We had the BEST time at El Centro during Sunday brunch! We were able to grab a last-minute reservation when we found ourselves unexpectedly free in Georgetown over lunchtime, and it truly couldn't have been better. Even for how busy the place was during "bottomless brunch," we received excellent service and incredibly delicious food. We will definitely return the next time we're in DC!
May 2025

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El Centro

1218 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-4100