The food was outstanding. Everything was fresh and the food was served at the proper temperature. The staff were very professional, friendly and attentive. The restaurant and restrooms were clean and orderly. Handicap access and seating. Will come back again on our next trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Munchak
Great food! Good value. We brought home our leftovers and enjoyed the meals again the next day! The margaritas however were consumed immediately!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Halse, II
Best Mexican Restaurant in Winchester!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Ballinger
This place has been circling the drain for a while, but tonight it officially hit rock bottom. I met up with the former owner of El CENTRO for dinner, and the second we walked in, it felt like a sauna — close to 80° inside. We literally had to use the menu to fan ourselves! Even the host was fanning herself in between rolling silverware.
The salsa? So salty it could have doubled as ocean water. Completely inedible. We sent it back. The chips? Not even chips — just a sad pile of broken crumbs, like they scraped the bottom of the bag and thought no one would notice.
Step outside and it gets even sadder. Half the flower boxes are empty, and the others are stuffed with dollar-store fake flowers tangled up with weeds. It’s like they’re trying to set a record for “world’s least inviting restaurant entrance.”
Inside, the walls are chipped, the paint is tired, and the wall that used to be full of décor now has exactly one lonely picture left hanging — like even the artwork is trying to escape.
I worked here for ten years. This used to be a place with pride, energy, and atmosphere. Now? It looks and feels like no one cares anymore — not about the food, the building, or the guests. It’s not El CENTRO anymore. It’s just… sad.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
Kathy S.
The taco salad was delicious. I had the chicken and it was so flavorful. My husband had the shrimp tacos, which were also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Taco Salad
Margarita Castillo
Our server, Reynaldo, was attentive, friendly, and accommodating. We started our meal with an order of chimi rolls - delightfully seasoned, shredded chicken and sweet corn stuffed in a fried tortilla, topped with a slightly spicy chipotle sauce and salty cotija cheese crumbles. We had a few questions about items on the menu and he quickly had answers for us. I joked that I was a bit disappointed with the lack of authentic Mexican style tacos (corn tortilla, meat, onion, cilantro, and picante sauce). Right away, he made the recommendation to try their steak tacos al carbon with a few modifications he’d make for me. He was spot on and came out with a plate of delicious food including the rice and refried beans. My husband tried a steak quesadilla and was pleased with the flavor and size of his meal. Reynaldo, thank you for a great experience! We will definitely be back and hopefully served by you again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bubba Chunky
Great food, best salsa ive ever had. Recently had a catering order for 115 people. They delivered 20 minutes early with the food still hot. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Beukema
Good tasty Mexican food here. Great location in downtown Winchester.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudia Mohler
After we received our complimentary chips & salsa, order taken, we didn’t see our food for 45 minutes later. Very slow service.
Good food, though the service could have been friendlier.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Addie Carpenter
My husband and I stopped in Winchester to stay the night and have dinner on the way up to NYC (we’re moving from Atlanta.) I accidentally left my sunglasses there. My sunglasses were custom ordered by my mom and brother for my 30th birthday. El centro staff looked all over for them and did not find them- but found them later and made sure to track my number down and let me know. Then they went above and beyond to ship them back to me. FABULOUS customer service. FABULOUS atmosphere. WONDERFUL service and DELICIOUS food. Truly what more could you want?! 10/10!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony M
Texas fajitas are delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omega Global
Love the Mexican Jambalaya appetizer. And the guacamole is the freshest I’ve had in years. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Pool
We went here for a drink, and the bartender was pleasant. My only complaint would be that it was hot on the restaurant.
They lack vegetation options
The food was outstanding. Everything was fresh and the food was served at the proper temperature. The staff were very professional, friendly and attentive. The restaurant and restrooms were clean and orderly. Handicap access and seating. Will come back again on our next trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food! Good value. We brought home our leftovers and enjoyed the meals again the next day! The margaritas however were consumed immediately!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Mexican Restaurant in Winchester!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has been circling the drain for a while, but tonight it officially hit rock bottom. I met up with the former owner of El CENTRO for dinner, and the second we walked in, it felt like a sauna — close to 80° inside. We literally had to use the menu to fan ourselves! Even the host was fanning herself in between rolling silverware.
The salsa? So salty it could have doubled as ocean water. Completely inedible. We sent it back. The chips? Not even chips — just a sad pile of broken crumbs, like they scraped the bottom of the bag and thought no one would notice.
Step outside and it gets even sadder. Half the flower boxes are empty, and the others are stuffed with dollar-store fake flowers tangled up with weeds. It’s like they’re trying to set a record for “world’s least inviting restaurant entrance.”
Inside, the walls are chipped, the paint is tired, and the wall that used to be full of décor now has exactly one lonely picture left hanging — like even the artwork is trying to escape.
I worked here for ten years. This used to be a place with pride, energy, and atmosphere. Now? It looks and feels like no one cares anymore — not about the food, the building, or the guests. It’s not El CENTRO anymore. It’s just… sad.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 5
The taco salad was delicious. I had the chicken and it was so flavorful. My husband had the shrimp tacos, which were also delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Taco Salad
Our server, Reynaldo, was attentive, friendly, and accommodating. We started our meal with an order of chimi rolls - delightfully seasoned, shredded chicken and sweet corn stuffed in a fried tortilla, topped with a slightly spicy chipotle sauce and salty cotija cheese crumbles. We had a few questions about items on the menu and he quickly had answers for us. I joked that I was a bit disappointed with the lack of authentic Mexican style tacos (corn tortilla, meat, onion, cilantro, and picante sauce). Right away, he made the recommendation to try their steak tacos al carbon with a few modifications he’d make for me. He was spot on and came out with a plate of delicious food including the rice and refried beans. My husband tried a steak quesadilla and was pleased with the flavor and size of his meal. Reynaldo, thank you for a great experience! We will definitely be back and hopefully served by you again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, best salsa ive ever had.
Recently had a catering order for 115 people. They delivered 20 minutes early with the food still hot. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good tasty Mexican food here. Great location in downtown Winchester.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After we received our complimentary chips & salsa, order taken, we didn’t see our food for 45 minutes later. Very slow service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
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Good food, though the service could have been friendlier.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
My husband and I stopped in Winchester to stay the night and have dinner on the way up to NYC (we’re moving from Atlanta.) I accidentally left my sunglasses there. My sunglasses were custom ordered by my mom and brother for my 30th birthday. El centro staff looked all over for them and did not find them- but found them later and made sure to track my number down and let me know. Then they went above and beyond to ship them back to me. FABULOUS customer service. FABULOUS atmosphere. WONDERFUL service and DELICIOUS food. Truly what more could you want?! 10/10!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Texas fajitas are delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the Mexican Jambalaya appetizer.
And the guacamole is the freshest I’ve had in years. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went here for a drink, and the bartender was pleasant. My only complaint would be that it was hot on the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
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