Laid-back dining on regional Mexican eats & full bar in a small, rustic room with bright murals.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 236 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: (617) 232-4200
Website: http://www.elcentroinboston.com/
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El Centro, Boston, MA
Un Arte Mexicano: Mexican eatery serving regional classics & standards, with bar slinging beer, sangria & margaritas.
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Reviews
B González
The one in the South End is so much better. Sad that’s it’s the same chain. The chips were stale, asked for a replacement and they were still stale. The beans are too watery, the mole is weird. Do not recommend this location.
… moreIan Wilson
Friendly staff serving good drinks and simple but delicious food. I scraped every last bit of the black bean sauce off my plate. I have no idea how it tasted so good. Also, they were totally cool about leaving me alone to read and nurse a margarita for an hour while I waited for my dinner companion to arrive.
… moreAndrea Fabre
This is the second time I go to this restaurant. Went once to the one in Belmont, saw 2 cockroaches on our table and never went back. This one though, I went for taco Tuesday about 8 months ago. The meat on the tacos was seriously bad; not much meat actually, but fat and hard little pieces of whatever. The mango margarita was quite good though. It was like a smoothie with a soft taste of tequila and creamy mango texture. I took a friend there today for a couple of Margaritas. Probably the worst Margaritas I have ever had. A long glass filled with ice, some really cheap tequila and drops of artificially flavored mango juice; a drink worth not even a dollar. Our stomach was messed up after drinking it. Honestly, just thinking about your health, do not go to this place.
… moreDeborah Frenkel
I just moved to the neighborhood and have been there a couple of times.
… moreDavid E
Authentic Mexican cuisine and delicious. Lived in California so I have had my share of good Mexican food and most places that call themselves Mexican restaurants really are not much better than Taco Bell. This place is the real deal. The guacamole is delicious, the meals are fantastic. Highly recommended
… moreAaron Miller
I ordered the vegetarian burrito for $9. It was filled with small bits of veggies, rice and sauce. Great quality and portion. I assumed beans would be added in but it wasn’t so I had some of our friends refried black beans. This was heaven. Next time I’ll add that in. You can also order rice and beans on the side. The beans are spicy which I didn’t mind. I thought the burrito had too much sauce so if you don’t like a lot of sauce, you may want to ask for that on the side. The decor and art work inside, especially the bathroom toilet, I really enjoyed.
… moreOlga Dudkin
I had a really memorable meal in the South End one a few years back, so I decided to stop into this one with my husband for brunch when we were passing by, and it didn’t match up. Most disappointing were the chips (dry, flavorless) and the beans that they served on the side of the dishes we ordered (which themselves were adequate) – they were just… wet. No seasoning, no flavor, kind of cold, floating in liquid… they didn’t go with the rest of the dish.
… moreAdam Solomon
Had a very enjoyable meal at El Centro. My wife agreed, it was really good and worth a re-visit.
… moreCasey Chapman
Overall disappointing visit to El Centro. Unsalted and over cooked tortilla chips. I got the Pollo Rancheros which was terrible. The chicken was tough, the corn was undercooked and the seasoning was extremely bland and had no complexity. My boyfriend got the chicken enchiladas which was better – but that was mostly because they were doused in cheese. The service was minimal at best. For the prices they charge – you’d be better off going to Border Cafe in Cambridge.
… moreSteven Young
Came here with a group of friends last Sunday. We ordered a bunch of their appetizers including the empanadas, chips and guac. Absolutely delicious. I’m pretty sure we got 60% fill from that alone. Then entrees were 8 tacos, chimichangas, and shrimp and rice. Completely filing for all of us. And their service was amazing. Drink wise we had beer, margaritas, and mojitos. We most certainly would return! Plus there is one 2 blocks from home!
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