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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  • Carla S.
    Carla SchoemanSeptember 11, 2014
    What an amazing experience!!! Have a coconut frozen margarita- you know you want to!!
  • Christy M.
    Christy MommsenFebruary 9, 2014
    Chicken chilaquiles .... Good god. How can fried nachos not be good? The pork pazole was good, but a little on the sweet side.
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    NEJuly 20, 2016
    The tacos are amazing. Go for the trio!
  • Cameron S.heart icon on user image
    Cameron SheltonAugust 8, 2015
    The guacamole is incredible along with the quesadillas, too.
  • Annie M.heart icon on user image
    Annie MFebruary 23, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    Jalapeño cucumber margarita is the best in the city
  • Simon W.heart icon on user image
    Simon WikeleyAugust 7, 2018
    Quesadillas amazing good atmosphere and friendly staff
  • Robert P.heart icon on user image
    Robert PiperApril 28, 2013
    Chicken Chilaquileas with extra cheese and sour cream.... it will change your life!
  • Vicki B.heart icon on user image
    Vicki BoardmanJuly 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Coconut margaritas are astonishingly good, steak chilaquiles will change your life!
  • AM
    AMFebruary 28, 2011
    Get some chilaquiles or enchiladas and wash them down with a large margarita. Best Mexican food in the neighborhood.
  • Mary M.
    Mary McCabeAugust 17, 2014
    Sweet potato fries outstanding! Amazing decor
  • Amber V.
    Amber VittoriaNovember 15, 2014
    Great place for lunch in midtown. However, there is no dessert.
  • Kathheart icon on user image
    KathMay 21, 2015
    Food is amazing here! Try everything!
  • Jessica B.heart icon on user image
    Jessica BishopApril 2, 2017
    Get the chilaquiles. So good!
  • Dani Don
    Dani DonAugust 23, 2011
    Such a fun restaurant! Greatt food, service and atmosphere! Order the sangria ;)
  • Jack N.heart icon on user image
    Jack NobleAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best steak chilaquiles I've ever had.
  • Diane J.heart icon on user image
    Diane Jean-MaryApril 9, 2016
    Tamale is seasoned to perfection but not girthy enough
  • Caleb L.heart icon on user image
    Caleb LubarskyMarch 30, 2018
    Everything is awesome here!
  • Elsa C.heart icon on user image
    Elsa CerveraJuly 22, 2016
    Michelada! And baja taco
  • Michael D.
    Michael DavisSeptember 22, 2011
    Mahi, Mahi tacos are great and flavorful and the salsa has a great kick!
  • Sonali J.
    Sonali JasminApril 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Hands down the best Mahi Mahi tacos in the world. Pretty amazing shrimp quesadillas too...
  • Kyle R.heart icon on user image
    Kyle RichardsNovember 1, 2015
    The breakfast burrito is excellent.
  • Daniel C.
    Daniel CapeApril 14, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Sea bass Chilaquile is a bowl-full of AY, CARAMBA! Yo.....ridiculously yummy.
  • Ypereiroheart icon on user image
    YpereiroJuly 23, 2017
    Great food
  • Michael K.heart icon on user image
    Michael KauffmanNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Chicken Chilaquiles - Amazing chilaquiles for brunch.
  • Christian E.
    Christian EhlMay 1, 2013
    Awesome Mexican with very modern cuisine...
  • James Ethan C.heart icon on user image
    James Ethan ClarkJuly 1, 2014
    The chicken quesadilla kills it!
  • NYC K.
    NYC KennedyMarch 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Looking for a good weekend brunch? Come here - its unbelievable!
  • Charles P.
    Charles Polanco-AliSeptember 9, 2011
    If you have never had the veggie burrito I highly recommend you try it.
  • Kopernikusheart icon on user image
    KopernikusJanuary 18, 2015
    The best mexican in NYC, no doubt!
  • Lucy P.
    Lucy PollackJune 11, 2011
    Amazing margaritas, try the chicken burrito or the mahi mahi fish taco
  • Ricardo N.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo NavamuelMarch 8, 2017
    Grilled shrimp fajitas 😍
  • John S.
    John SheehyOctober 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Gingerita is spicy and completely delicious. I go for the large frozen.
  • i3klyngirlheart icon on user image
    i3klyngirlJuly 30, 2015
    Fish tacos were amazing.
  • Jess B.
    Jess BJune 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Must try the Chilaquiles & Mahi mahi tacos! And their frozen sangria-ita!
  • Lucas S.
    Lucas SiegelMay 5, 2012
    Awesome quesadillas, and the drinks here run strong.
  • Tom D.
    Tom DuffyAugust 21, 2011
    Steak and eggs are amazing as well as the brioche French toast
  • MaKs S.
    MaKs SuslovAugust 22, 2013
    It's too noisy inside. Loud people and loud music, close room. I had a late dinner here and it was really hard to understand each other. My dish was pretty good, but with sluggish leaves.
  • Veronica Y.heart icon on user image
    Veronica YDecember 13, 2018
    Try the Chilaquiles
  • Melissa W.
    Melissa WallaceDecember 28, 2011
    Best for spicy! And tortilla soup is authentic. Delish!!
  • Eric R.heart icon on user image
    Eric RohrMarch 30, 2016
    Chilaquiles are incredible!
  • Timon F.heart icon on user image
    Timon FokkerNovember 24, 2015
    Try the corn on the cob
  • Timothy S.
    Timothy StevensAugust 30, 2013
    Noisy, but great food and outrageously camp wait stuff.
  • Harri T.heart icon on user image
    Harri ToijalaFebruary 9, 2014
    Chilaquiles (steak)... They were hyped, but proved to be just that good!
  • Marc Z.
    Marc ZuccaroJuly 20, 2013
    Solid food, better than average. Well priced. Young, loud crowd.
  • Ozgun A.
    Ozgun AtamanSeptember 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Steak chilaquiles are beyond amazing.
  • Kate
    KateFebruary 7, 2010
    everything is done beautifully - chicken, beef, fish, veg. And spiced perfectly. Ancho chile. Rarr.
  • Anna R.heart icon on user image
    Anna RepoleFebruary 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the steak chilaquiles!!
  • Montie B.
    Montie BlackburnSeptember 29, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the steak quesadilla, it's not on the current menu but it's amazing when they make it!
  • 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.
  • Steven M.
    Steven MeyersSeptember 4, 2011
    Chicken Chiqulicqulas (spelling?) and margarita will make your weekend much better!!!
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