El Centro - Dedham

El Centro - Dedham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Beth

   Greater Boston21 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   If you want to be able to hear conversation at your table and talk without losing your voice, I'd recommend arriving earlier rather than later. However, the food is amazing, and our server was FABULOUS! Super helpful and accommodating. I especially loved the tableside guac (freshly made right at your table). It was the creamiest, most delicious guacamole I've ever had. Totally worth the splurge. Also this seems to be a very popular place to celebrate birthdays, and why not? You get to wear a gorgeous sombrero from Mexico. It just makes it a little more fun! Highly recommend El Centro.
   

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   ckay

   New York City10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice restaurant. Food seemed cool... not very hot. Ambiance nice.
   

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   aprilm

   Greater Boston9 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2020

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I made a reservation and upon arrival we were given a prix fixe menu. There was no indication there would not be a regular menu tonight so we left without eating. The waitress told us “it was all over our social media page we have a prix fixe menu tonight” —well I’m sorry but I don’t follow El Centro on my social media so how else was I supposed to know that? We went next-door to blue ribbon barbecue and had extremely delicious meal and amazing service.
   

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   Vdiamond

   Greater Boston9 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Had a holiday special menu which was unknown to me when I made the reservation. Food was good but too much. Just felt rushed by our waitress - She never explained that we could get one of the special dinners and share it . But watched as others did just that. Will try once more on a regular evening.
   

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   Veel

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 27, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our group of 5 enjoyed our meals very much. At the end, we were surprised with churros and a birthday candle! We will definitely be going back!
   

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   David

   Greater Boston75 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on January 10, 2020

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   My experience is quite the same as others have noted. Nice atmosphere, good location and decent food but really bad service. Was there on a Friday night and place was almost empty yet about ten service people just hanging out around a long table looking bored and unhappy. Since our waiter literally disappeared mid meal (never to be seen again) we had to constantly wave someone over to get another drink, order, or get check. No one welcomed us as we entered restaurant nor acknowledged us as we left. It's too bad because food was quite good but place is obviously poorly managed. Unhappy employees, dead poinsettias in mid January, and missing host/hostess shows plays is poorly managed. And fact that place was empty on a Friday night tells me this place will be gone by end of year.
   

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   DiningAfterCovid VIP

   Greater Boston158 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 3, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We tried El Centro for the first time on Friday night. We were looking for a fun Mexican restaurant for family dining. The place is nice and casual. The food is average - not bad, but nothing special. I thought our server was engaged but not overly helpful. Overall, this is an average type of place for family dining.
   

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   Travellah VIP

   Greater Boston143 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 1, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Sitting at the bar was great. The tables were crowded and very loud. I’d sit at the bar every time.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 1, 2020

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Food is not great here. Ambience is good
   

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    MelM VIP

    Greater Boston117 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 5, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This place is great for a quick bite, or a group outing. The service was excellent, and both the food and drink menu have numerous options. We will definitely be repeat customers.
    

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