Centro

Classic & contemporary Mexican with local & organic ingredients. High quality grab n' go lunch for busy workday. Saturday brunch with Colombian twist. Fun, lively, & intimate dinner experience. Colorful, artistic atmosphere. Bar w/ most tequila in Raleigh, cocktails, margaritas.

8 / 10
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  • Phone

    (919) 835-3593

  • Website

    centroraleigh.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

106 S Wilmington St (at W Morgan St) Raleigh , NC 27601 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 49


Keywords:

margaritas tacos good service trendy great value caipirinhas tamales healthy food tequila spicy food good for dates brunch food lunch dinner cilantro rice salsa chilaquiles town good for special occasions
Brittany Patterson

Centro's was the perfect stop for Cinco de Mayo ! Their salsa is delicious and the service was spectacular! ADAM was the best waiter we have ever had -- if you have him he will not disappoint!

Nykolas Danger

One of the best places for Saturday brunch in Raleigh. Get there early to score a table, order a Spanish Cava Mimosa , and enjoy some of the best food you'll ever have.

Sara

Mole poblano is delicious. Chips and salsa plus guacamole is a bit pricey but delicious. Not used to paying for chips and salsa .

Nykolas Danger

Outstanding food & service!! Everyone was so nice, polite, & attentive. When I say "everyone"I mean it. Not just our server Chilaquiles with steak ....to die for!

Penny Ashley-Lawrence

This place is so good and the family who owns it cares deeply about the quality and authenticity of the food. It's one of our favorite restaurants in Raleigh.

Emily Andino

Our waitress was so nice, and the tacos were delicious! Great ambiance and the best caipirinha I've had yet. 10/10 will come again!

Justin Bauer

Great little place and shocked ive never been. Everything is good. Gorditas were awesome.

Brianna

Veggie tacos were amazing!! Such a cool place too! Try the queso or guac !

cjmoshak

Since they've just recently updated their specialty drink list, I suggest trying the Refugio or the Otono Espanol. You won't be disappointed!

Crash Gregg

What a great, fun place for a tasty, affordable meal . Walk around and check out all the cool stuff on the walls. Go Centro!

Keith Lunday

Come for the Margarita Run, Wednesdays @ 6pm.3 and 5 mi routes, followed by $5 taco bar and $5 sugar-free margaritas upstairs.

Saliha

Love the space inside - very colorful and springy !

Abby Ladybug

While it's kinda pricey @ night, lunch is VERY affordable . Counter service. Soup is AWESOME & $5. Special is choice of taco/gordita/quesedilla, choice of rice/beans/slaw and a small soup for $6.95.

Conner Hobson

We may have gone on an off-night but no one in my group was happy with this place. The food was mediocre and there were hidden costs for things like chips and condiments. Very nice server though.

Metromonk

Best fish tacos in town . Oh, and the aqua fresca is killer too.

Allison Kaminski

Tacos are awesome. Great place for lunch

Karen B.

try the La Pasion margarita !!! AWESOME! Pineapple–jalapeño infused Jimador silver, mixed with passion fruit juice and finished with jamaica.

Jeremy Perry

Come for lunch and get the steak Gorditas . So good.

Ashlynn Rae

The atmosphere and food are excellent

PATRICK J CHILL

Seriously the best steak burrito I've had in the area...

Autumn Welles

Like any Mexican food place, there's plenty of vegetarian options .

Emmanuel Baako

Amazing group, incredibly good food.

Thomas Brown

Authentic , delicious. Recommend the chilaquiles , flan .

PATRICK J CHILL

Steak Tacos were great and just the right amount of food...

Michael Parker

Great prices at lunch . Get the Dos Tacos ' Tacos . The chicken is great, but the steak is truly outstanding! Read more

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This place is so cute , try and check them out, and they serve the water in this cute little jars

Jennifer Dickinson

Cilantro rice is so naturally yummy!

Bret Askeland

Try the traditional margarita and tamales !!

Donna R

Best place for Restaurant Week! Yum!

Ogun Holder

Gets my vote for best Mexican food downtown. Steak Gorditas a must.

Penny Ashley-Lawrence

The soup is insane on a cold night. The margaritas are sweet on a hot night. The fish taco rule on any night.

BestOf

Voted Best Margarita in Raleigh , NC in 2010 Read more

Cathy Crum

The carnitas are SPICY !

Eric Sexton

It's got two floors

Jeff A

This place kills it! Great food.

BestOf

Voted 2010 Best Mexican Food in Austin. Read more

BestOf

Best Mexican food in Raleigh. Read more

Matthew Muñoz

What do they do to their steak ? I will marry it.

Sarah Jessica

Buy the steak tacos at lunch time! Filet-quality meat for dirt cheap !

Julia Bethune

Awesome margaritas !

Chris Vuocolo

The Cardinal brings the heat. You have been warned.

Abby Draper

Best margaritas in Raleigh .

George Adams

This was Delicious. Sub for the guacomole .

Mike Florio

Fish tacos are amazing!

Lexie Ziegler

Happy Birthday Cabell!

Sean Kosofsky

Great food for dinner last night

George Adams

Forgot to say I got the Steak Tacos .

Rito G.

Good eats!

Shannon Lamm

steak tacos !!!!!!!!

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