El Centro

Tiny little spot that’s on the pricier side. But the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend the pollo mole . Get flour tortillas , too, no matter what else you get.

The most impressive item is the simplest: flour tortillas , made in-house using the owner's father’s recipe. Also try Shrimp al chipotle, flour tortillas , carne asada al carbon. Read more

Really really great hot sauce upon request. In the summer, there’s a little patio , perfect for enjoying tacos . Haven’t had a bad thing here.

Queso fundido , guacamole , and soup : really tasty! The michelada was good and churros were great! DO NOT try the spicy sangria ; that is not sangria , it's not good at all...

With a menu as vibrant as its interior, it's no wonder El Centro was named Best of Boston by Boston Magazine in 2012. Dine on camarones papanila while surrounded by Mexican street art . Read more

Some of the best Mexican in town . Chicken Chipotle and shrimp Chipotle are favorites

Some favorites from our review: the carne asada taco , the shrimp ceviche , and the chimichanga with chicken . El Centro is pricey for a student on a budget, but dishes out authentic Mexican cuisine . Read more

Great selection of dishes, also for vegetarians . Spicy sangria is dynamite! Desert ? Tres leches . Delicious.

Amazing enchiladas !!!!! Margaritas are so good too!!! Very impressed

Taco Tuesday !! Amazing tacos for $2.5 each ! Also strawberry margarita was amazing

The food is fresh and great! The staff is wonderful. You must stop by.

The caramelos and campechanos tacos were both great, though I found the fish taco to be a bit bland. The guacamole was fine, but could have used more citrus . I would go back for sure.

After a string of Mexican eateries opened last spring, the South End welcomed what is perhaps the most authentic : El Centro from Sonoran-born owner Allan Rodriguez. Read more

Great food. Don't go for the drinks - margarita tasted like a watered down screwdriver .

Order creations like the pineapple pork loin tacos at El Centro, a colorful joint that brings some much-needed authentic Mexican to a city sick of bland burritos , looking for a cure. Read more

You're doing yourself a disservice if you leave without having the queso fundito con chorizo .

Great enchiladas and really filling! The sangria is great too

The guac is unreal. Can't go wrong with the tacos . fish is spicy in a perfect way!

Love the tacos , especially fish was lovely!

Chipotle chicken and spicy sangria are all you need!

Authentic Mexican food ????????

The carne asada plate is the best bang for your buck. Also - get an horchata .

Tacos were great. Decent size too.

Want a tip? Place sucks. Given it numerous chances thinking I hit it on an off night but time and time again it produces the equivalent of dog food adorned with salsa and queso sauce.

Great place. Staff is very friendly . Try the "Al Pastor Taco " muy beuno!

Try the churros . They are amazing.

Try the grilled corn . So delicious!

Tasty fish & pastor tacos .

The fish tacos are so good

Best guacamole !! Best fish tacos ! I love this place!!

They have Mexican brunch , try the chilaquiles with green salsa !

I'm told the chinita pibil is excellent.

Try the spicy sangria !

Tortas are probably the best deal. Don't pass it up!

The spicy sangria and the sopes are awesome!

We love this place for Sunday-after church coffee and churros

spicy sangria ! guacamole with chorizo ! fantastico!

one of the best mexican places

Awesome food, great people, and hysterical loo!! :-)

Tacos !!! Tacos !!! Tacos !!!

Manager (owner?) Allan is the nicest!

Save me a piece of that corn !

"La mejor del mundo" yummy!