El Centro

El Centro

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Hell's Kitchen, New York
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    Marisa W.
    "You all were right, the steak chilaquiles are AMAZING!"(9 Tips)
    Sonali J.
    "Hands down the best Mahi Mahi tacos in the world."(7 Tips)
    Kasia K.
    "shrimp quesadilla and all frozen margaritas are more than awesome."(8 Tips)
    Júlia C.
    "Awesome shrimp quesadillas and frozen margaritas!"(4 Tips)
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  • Michael S.
    Michael SimpsonJuly 31, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Sunny day, margarita, sitting on the patio, people watching on 9th Ave = a perfect spot on a Saturday.
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    i3klyngirlJuly 30, 2015
    Fish tacos were amazing.
  • Veronica Y.heart icon on user image
    Veronica YDecember 13, 2018
    Try the Chilaquiles
  • Eric R.heart icon on user image
    Eric RohrMarch 30, 2016
    Chilaquiles are incredible!
  • AJ
    AJAugust 2, 2010
    Even when packed we got sat right away! Waitress definitely was concerned with flipping tables didn't have much personality but everything was good.
  • Daniel P.heart icon on user image
    Daniel PandoAugust 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the coca-cola tacos! They're amazing!
  • Anna R.heart icon on user image
    Anna RepoleFebruary 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the steak chilaquiles!!
  • Luis B.
    Luis BravoAugust 10, 2013
    Frozen Rita coconut flavor! Wha
  • Timon F.heart icon on user image
    Timon FokkerNovember 24, 2015
    Try the corn on the cob
  • Mary D.
    Mary DuffyAugust 1, 2010
    Yummy mushroom quesadillas, and skinny girl margaritas...never enough guac though ;-)
  • Leo S.
    Leo S.April 23, 2013
    Good food, but they'll charge 20% mandatory tip if you go with foreigners.
  • Lucas S.
    Lucas SiegelMay 5, 2012
    Awesome quesadillas, and the drinks here run strong.
  • Antonello L.
    Antonello LoddoAugust 1, 2017
    Fish tacos and margaritas
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian McGOctober 23, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the chilaquiles
  • Tom D.
    Tom DuffyAugust 21, 2011
    Steak and eggs are amazing as well as the brioche French toast
  • Ryan P.
    Ryan PenagosMay 1, 2010
    Great chips & guac, strong margaritas, good food and decent service.
  • Zara K.heart icon on user image
    Zara KhanAugust 20, 2014
    Delicious guacamole!!
  • Cheapeats I.
    Cheapeats IncFebruary 15, 2012
    Grilled salmon wrap & salad for $9. YUM
  • Athina K.heart icon on user image
    Athina KlironomouJanuary 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best margaritas
  • Ypereiroheart icon on user image
    YpereiroJune 25, 2017
    Great burritos
  • Jillian H.
    Jillian HansenSeptember 18, 2010
    Better than Ariba!! Get the burrito Oaxaca. So yummy!
  • Brian D.
    Brian DeVitoMay 2, 2014
    Guacamole here is pretty great.
  • Johnny S.
    Johnny SibillyApril 14, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Chilaquile w/ steak is beyond foodgasmic!
  • Steve B.heart icon on user image
    Steve BearJune 9, 2012
    They charge for refills on iced tea. Gimme a break! Petty things like that keep me from ever coming back!
  • Daniel P.heart icon on user image
    Daniel PandoAugust 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Watch out for the seating on the left side. A/C is set to polar ice cap.
  • Jim M.
    Jim MorrisseyOctober 10, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Mexican corn here is out of this world. Always get this and the fish tacos!!!
  • Lisa H.heart icon on user image
    Lisa HawkinsJanuary 8, 2019
    Awesome food
  • ebd
    ebdJune 22, 2013
    Love the shrimp quesadilla!
  • Lori K. h.
    Margaritas are very very strong!
  • Sarah O.
    Sarah OrensteinSeptember 24, 2012
    Queen Latifah's favorite Mexican in NYC!
  • Susan V.
    Susan V.December 11, 2011
    Love their steak chilaquiles!!
  • Nicole Y.
    Nicole YaleMay 19, 2013
    Amazing cheese enchiladas
  • Linda A.
    Linda AliceaMarch 15, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Chilaquiles are off the chain and their mole negro is a revelation.
  • Rosie B.
    Rosie BleszczFebruary 16, 2010
    Fish tacos and tamales are the way to go!
  • Daniel C.
    Daniel CapeMarch 31, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Mahi-Mahi tacos are ORGASMICO. #moistpanties
  • Daniel C.
    Daniel CapeApril 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Steak chilaquile is cray cray. Fo sho sho.
  • Nick D.
    Nick DeFrangeMarch 27, 2012
    Never before have I had the urge to DRINK A CHANDELIER.
  • Michael D.heart icon on user image
    Michael Ducille JrMarch 31, 2015
    Those drinks thooo...
  • Jannae
    JannaeMay 20, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Cinnamon. Pancakes.
  • Kristin E.
    Kristin EnglishOctober 30, 2010
    brunch burrito...sub chirizo for bacon. great stuff!
  • Allegra S.heart icon on user image
    Allegra SSeptember 23, 2012
    Get the chilaquilas. Done.
  • Mony
    MonyJanuary 15, 2012
    great tortilla chips...
  • Hari S.
    Hari SripathiMay 11, 2012
    Try the quesadilla!
  • Christine S.
    Christine SpenceMay 24, 2012
    Baha shrimp is the only thing I ever order!
  • Michael K.
    Michael K.December 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The fish tacos are great!
  • Eric M.
    Eric MaitreyaSkyJuly 29, 2011
    Accommodates a Party of 8.
  • Destiny
    DestinyNovember 24, 2010
    Friendly service, good margaritas
  • Deb
    DebFebruary 1, 2012
    They need help with their music
  • Suresh
    SureshApril 20, 2012
    Veggie quesadilla.
  • Adam L.
    Adam LippmanSeptember 18, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    get some tortillas. They're awesome and buttery.
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