(718) 619-8890
824 9th Ave
(54th Street)
New York,
NY
10019
40.7662
-73.9869
Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
Hours:
Mon 11:30am-11pm
Tue-Thu 11:30am-12am
Fri 11:30am-1am
Sat 10am-1am
Sun 10am-11pm
Price:
$
El Centro
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About El Centro
The Owner
El Centro
Owner
El Centro has a good variety on its menu, from tacos to seafood dishes, rooted in its Mexican/Latin concept. Despite the city's steady increase in mexican restaurants, El Centro is worth a visit for their outstanding cuisine and tempting margaritas. Popular dishes amongst customers include the posole and any version of chilaquiles with meat. The menu describes chilaquiles ($11 to $14) as a casserole, which is as good an English word as any for this dish centered around day-old tortilla chips that are cooked to an appetizingly tough-and-tender texture in a sauce like El Centro's salsa roja or…
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene – An explosion of color brightens this corner restaurant to near sunglasses-at-night proportions. With the multicolored checkered floor, wall of reflective Mexican tchotchkes, and Jumex-inspired lighting, there's no lack of folksy whimsy. To get in on the sunny disposition, follow the crowd of neighborhood office workers and gay men: Order up an extra-strong margarita and bask in the glow. – – The Food – The fresh, uncomplicated fare does justice to its street-food roots. A starter of grilled corn on the cob, lightly covered with cheese and mayo, leads…
07/12/09
great neighborhood place
by CeceS3
I'm the idiot who posted the last review about the ripoff because TD Bank told me that the charge on my account was El Centro, when it was in fact another bad mistake from TD Bank.
Moral of the story, don't bank at TD and eat at El Centro!
- Pros: Great people, great food
- Cons: None
07/11/09
rip off!
by voisin
I went to El Centro and the next day found out that I had been charged over $3,500 on my credit card for a $46 bill! When I called the restaurant Silvio said it would take a few days to "check it out" when I got furious and demanded that he fix it more quickly he refused to give me the corporate number and told me I would have to wait for a call back. Anyone can make a mistake but three and a half grand?
- Pros: food and ambiance are good
- Cons: I was overcharged
12/03/08
average..
by Lucydan82
I have been here twice. The food is good but not worth the price. The service is slow and the waitstaff was incredibly rude.I wouldn?t recommend to anyone.
The Details on El Centro
What to Drink:
Margaritas are well worth the money, but the restaurant also has a full bar and serves nonalcoholic fruit drinks.
Know Before You Go:
The restaurant delivers on Monday through Friday from noon to 11pm and Saturday and Sunday from 5pm to 11pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Message from El Centro
- Brunch, Lunch & Dinner
- Mexican/Latin Cuisine
- Margarita Selection
El Centro has a good variety on its menu, from tacos to seafood dishes, rooted in its Mexican/Latin concept. Despite the city's steady increase in mexican restaurants, El Centro is worth a visit for their outstanding cuisine and tempting margaritas. Popular dishes amongst customers include the posole and any version of chilaquiles with meat. The menu describes chilaquiles ($11 to $14) as a casserole, which is as good an English word as any for this dish centered around day-old tortilla chips that are cooked to an appetizingly tough-and-tender texture in a sauce like El Centro's salsa roja or the mole, and topped with avocado, cheese and more. As for those margaritas, El Centro has classic and frozen at the ready, as well as a few other notable drinks on Manhattan's Mexican drink menus: sangritas, micheladas and the like.
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