El Centro Mexican Restaurant
Mexican · Boston
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What to order
from the menuAl Pastor
Marinated pork loin, avocado sauce, onion & cilantro.
Street Tacos$6
Pollo en Mole
Chicken sauteed in our homemade mole sauce & topped with sesame seeds served with rice & refried beans.
Los Clasicos Del Centro / Classic Dishes$22
Pollo O Camarones Al Chipotle
Centro’s signature creamy chipotle sauce sauteed with asparagus, corn & your choice of shrimp or chicken, served with rice.
Los Clasicos Del Centro / Classic Dishes$22
Carne Asada (La mejor del mundo)
Our famous charcoal-grilled skirt steak served “Sonora style” with refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo & homemade flour tortillas.
Los Clasicos Del Centro / Classic Dishes$28
Carne Asada
Steak, pico de gallo & avocado sauce.
Street Tacos$6
Barbacoa
Slow-cooked shredded beef, avocado sauce, onion & cilantro.
Street Tacos$6
Mexican — food to try
4 on this menuTacos al pastor✓ On the menu · $6
Marinated pork off the spit with pineapple — the dish taquerias are judged on.
Here it's “Al Pastor”.
Carne asada✓ On the menu · $6
Grilled steak, chopped, with lime and onion. Simple, and hard to hide behind.
Birria✓ On the menu · $7
Slow-braised beef with its consommé for dipping. Order it if it's on the board.
Here it's “Taco Birria”.
Elote✓ On the menu · $8
Grilled corn with crema, cheese, and chile — the side everyone photographs.
Here it's “Elote (v)”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Catering - Entreés
- Chicken Chipotle$90.00
- Chicken Chipotle$180.00
- Shrimp Chipotle$100.00
- Shrimp Chipotle$180.00
- Grilled skirt Steak 10 - 6 oz Steaks$140.00
- Grilled skirt Steak 20 -6 oz Steaks$250.00
- Steak or Chicken RancheroSautéed on fire roasted tomato sauce, grilled asparagus and grilled corn$100.00
- Steak or Chicken RancheroSautéed on fire roasted tomato sauce, grilled asparagus and grilled corn$180.00
- Carne Con ChileShredded beef simmered with homemade colorado sauce$90.00
- Carne Con ChileShredded beef simmered with homemade colorado sauce$180.00
- Carnitas VerdesSlow cooked shredded pork with roasted green sauce$90.00
- Carnitas VerdesSlow cooked shredded pork with roasted green sauce$180.00
- Enchiladas TrayChicken, beef of vegetables$90.00
- Enchiladas TrayChicken, beef of vegetables$180.00
- Chiles RellenosChicken beef or vegetables$90.00
- Chiles RellenosChicken beef or vegetables$180.00
- Burrito Tray 10$90.00
- Burrito Tray 20$180.00
Catering - Desserts
- Whole Tres Leches Cake (12 Pz)$90.00
- Churros 24 Pz$50.00
- Churros 48 Pz$100.00
Catering - Taco Bar
- 2 Tacos per Person$12.00
- 3 Tacos per Person$18.00
- 4 Tacos per Person$24.00
- 5 Tacos per Person$30.00
- Chips Salsa (quart)Each order is one quart enough for 10 people and one large bag chips$50.00
- Guacamole (quart)Each order is one quart enough for 10 people and one large bag chips$70.00
- Guacamole With Chorizo (add-on price)$10.00
Catering - Apps & Sides
- Corn on The CobCream, cotija cheese and tajin$40.00
- Corn on The CobCream, cotija cheese and tajin$80.00
- EmpanadasBeef, chicken or veggies$60.00
- EmpanadasBeef, chicken or veggies$120.00
- Mexican Rice$50.00
- Mexican Rice$100.00
- Refried Beans$50.00
- Refried Beans$100.00
- Frida Khalo SaladRomaine, asparagus, corn, pico de gallo, cotija, cilantro and chipotle dressing$50.00
- Frida Khalo SaladRomaine, asparagus, corn, pico de gallo, cotija, cilantro and chipotle dressing$100.00
- Tortilla Soup 10 Ppl$60.00
- Tortilla Soup 20 Ppl$120.00
Catering - Quesadillas
- Chicken Quesadillas$70.00
- Chicken Quesadillas$120.00
- Steak Quesadillas$80.00
- Steak Quesadillas$140.00
- Carnitas Quesadillas$70.00
- Carnitas Quesadillas$120.00
- Barbacoa Quesadillas$80.00
- Barbacoa Quesadillas$140.00
- Vegetables Quesadilla$70.00
- Vegetables Quesadilla$120.00
Brunch
- Chilaquiles El CentroEggs cooked any style and served with lightly fried tortillas, cheese, avocado & refried beans. Topped with your choice of chicken or steak, salsa roja or salsa verde.$16.00
- Quesadilla SonorenseOur homemade flour tortilla stuffed with barbacoa and cheese topped with chipotle sauce, cilantro & onions.$14.00
- OmeletteA Mexican omelette stuffed with bacon, cheese and poblano pepper and immersed in salsa tatemada. Served with refried beans and avocado.$14.00
- Desayuno Juan DiegoScrambled eggs with cactus in chipotle sauce. Served with refried beans and avocado.$13.00
- Huevos Al GustoEggs cooked any style. Served with seasoned potatoes.$12.00
- Huevos RancherosEggs over easy served on top of a crispy corn tortilla and immersed in ranchera sauce.$15.00
- Benedictos Al ChipotleEggs benedict served with chipotle sauce.$17.00
- Añadele Hot CakesAdd a side of pancakes to any breakfast.$12.00
- Salmon MañaneroScrambled eggs with smoked salmon, asparagus, corn, onions and chipotle sauce. Served with seasoned potatoes.$17.00
Lunch / All Day
- Ensalada Frida KahloRomaine lettuce tossed in a cilantro dressing with asparagus, corn, onions, tomatoes, topped with tortilla strips and cotija cheese. Choose protein. Add shrimp +2.$15.00
- QuesadillaChoose from carne asada, chicken, al pastor, carnitas, barbacoa, chorizo, pibil, vegetables or just cheese. Served with beans, pico de gallo & guacamole.$14.00
- BurritoChoose protein, served with rice and beans. Make it a burrito bowl.$13.00
- Sopa de TortillaChicken soup with veggies, avocado and tortilla strips.$10.00
Street Tacos
- Carne AsadaSteak, pico de gallo & avocado sauce.$6.00
- CarameloSteak, melted cheese, refried beans, pico de gallo & avocado sauce.$6.00
- Al PastorMarinated pork loin, avocado sauce, onion & cilantro.$6.00
- CampechanosSteak, marinated pork loin, avocado sauce, onion & cilantro.$6.00
- BarbacoaSlow-cooked shredded beef, avocado sauce, onion & cilantro.$6.00
- Cochinita PibilSlow-cooked shredded pork, served with pickled onions & corn tortilla.$6.00
- LorenzaTaco with melted cheese & a choice of: carne asada, al pastor or barbacoa.$6.00
- Taco EspecialFlour tortilla, barbacoa, pork chicharron, onion, cilantro & avocado sauce.$7.00
- PolloShredded chicken, pico de gallo & avocado sauce.$6.00
- FishBreaded tilapia, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro dressing & chipotle sauce.$6.00
- ShrimpShrimp, lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro dressing & chipotle sauce.$7.00
- Taco BirriaCorn tortilla, birria, cilantro & onion.$7.00
- Vegetales (V)VSauteed corn, asparagus, onions, tomatoes & avocado sauce.$6.00
- Taco LightAny taco of your choice served on lettuce wrap.$6.00
Quesadillas & Special Tacos
- Quesadilla GringaFlour tortilla stuffed with cheese and al pastor.$10.00
- Quesadilla EspecialFlour tortilla stuffed with cheese, barbacoa & pork chicharron.$11.00
- QuesabirriaFlour tortilla stuffed with cheese, birria, cilantro & onions, served with consommé.$9.00
Sides
- Rice$3.00
- Beans$3.00
- Guacamole / Avocado Slices$4.00
- Shrimp (side)$7.00
Desserts
- Tres Leches Cake$7.00
- Churros$7.00
- Tres Leches Cake & 2 Churros$10.00
Panaderia Del Dia / Antojitos Appetizers
- Guacamole (v)vAvocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, topped with cotija cheese. Add chorizo or pork chicharron +$2.$9.00
- Chips & Salsa (V)VHand-cut tortilla chips served with our famous fire-roasted salsa.$4.00
- Queso Fundido (V)VMelted cheese served with corn tortillas. Add chorizo or roasted peppers +$2.$11.00
- Empanadas (v)vFried pastry stuffed with cheese, choice of protein: barbacoa, chicken & vegetables. Served with a side of pico, lettuce, chipotle mayo & cilantro sauce.$7.00
- Tamale (v)vHomemade corn tamale stuffed with peppers & cheese served with sour cream.$6.00
- Elote (v)vGrilled corn on the cob dressed with sour cream, tajin, chipotle mayo and cotija cheese. Off the cob +$2.$8.00
- Sopa de TortillaChicken soup with veggies, avocado and tortilla strips.$10.00
- EnchiladasThree corn tortillas rolled with filling, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream & salsa, served with rice and beans, choice protein.$15.00
- Quesadilla (Panaderia)Choose from carne asada, chicken, al pastor, carnitas, barbacoa, chorizo, pibil, vegetables or just cheese. Served with beans, pico de gallo & guacamole.$14.00
- Burrito (Panaderia)Choose protein, served with rice and beans. Make it a burrito bowl.$13.00
- Plato MexicanoChoose from carne asada, chicken, al pastor, carnitas, barbacoa, chorizo, pibil, vegetables or just cheese. Served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and corn tortillas.$15.00
- Ensalada Frida Kahlo (Panaderia)Romaine lettuce tossed in a cilantro dressing with asparagus, corn, onions, tomatoes, topped with tortilla strips and cotija cheese. Choose protein.$15.00
- Torta del Tio MartinMexican sandwich with avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, chipotle sauce and your choice of chicken, carne asada, caramelo (carne asada and melted cheese), al pastor, pibil, chorizo, barbacoa or vegetables.$14.00
- Ceviche Bar* CevicheDaily catch white fish perfectly marinated in lemon oil juice, mixed with cilantro and onions.$18.00
- Shrimp CevicheShrimp marinated in lime juice, cucumber, pico de gallo, clamato, petroleo and sliced avocado.$18.00
- Spicy TunaFresh tuna, handmade sweet garlic soy sauce, sesame oil, serrano pepper, red onion, cilantro & crispy onion.$18.00
Los Clasicos Del Centro / Classic Dishes
- EnchiladasThree corn tortillas with filling, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream & salsa, served with rice and beans, choose protein.$19.00
- FlautasThree corn tortillas filled with your choice of protein: barbacoa, chicken and vegetables, cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream & salsa, served with rice and beans.$19.00
- ChimichangaA pan-fried tortilla wrapped with melted cheese, choice of protein, topped with red sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled onions, cheese & sour cream.$19.00
- BurritoChoose protein, served with rice, pico de gallo, cheese and beans.$16.00
- Chile RellenoRoasted poblano pepper, topped with melted cheese, immersed tomato sauce, served with rice & beans, choose protein.$18.00
- Enfrijoladas OaxaqueñasThree corn tortilla stuffed with cheese & topped with spicy black bean sauce, pico de gallo, cotija cheese & slices of avocado.$18.00
- Quesadilla De VegetalesQuesadilla stuffed with vegetables and cheese topped with our refried bean sauce and slices of fresh avocado.$14.00
- Pollo en MoleChicken sauteed in our homemade mole sauce & topped with sesame seeds served with rice & refried beans.$22.00
- Pollo O Camarones Al ChipotleCentro’s signature creamy chipotle sauce sauteed with asparagus, corn & your choice of shrimp or chicken, served with rice.$22.00
- Rib Eye TacosThree rib eye tacos served “Sonora Style” with guacamole and pico de gallo.$22.00
- Carne Asada (La mejor del mundo)Our famous charcoal-grilled skirt steak served “Sonora style” with refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo & homemade flour tortillas.$28.00
- Salmon YaquiSalmon fillet grilled to perfection & topped with tortilla strips, onion & cilantro. Served atop & avocado salad.$20.00
- Ceviche Bar* CevicheDaily catch white fish perfectly marinated in lemon oil juice, mixed with cilantro and onions.$18.00
- Shrimp CevicheShrimp marinated in lime juice, cucumber, pico de gallo, clamato, petroleo and sliced avocado.$18.00
- Spicy TunaFresh tuna, handmade sweet garlic soy sauce, sesame oil, serrano pepper, red onion, cilantro & crispy onion.$18.00
Tapas
- Patatas Bravas (V)VPerfectly crispy fried potatoes with a spicy red sauce drizzle.$11.00
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts (V)VRoasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic glaze.$11.00
- Corn Masa EmpanadasStuffed with Oaxaca cheese and a choice of: Huitlacoche (Corn Truffle) (V), chicharron.$10.00
- Smoked Fish QuesadillaCharbroiled blue corn tortilla stuffed with smoked fish and Oaxaca cheese.$11.00
- Beet Carpaccio (V)VRoasted beets with caramelized pecans, arugula, goat cheese and balsamic reduction.$14.00
- Toreados De Camaron3 shrimp stuffed jalapeños with salsas negras.$14.00
- Mini SopesThree corn masa sopes topped with refried beans, lettuce, pickled onions, cotija cheese with vegetables, shrimp chipotle, shredded barbacoa & chicharron.$16.00
- Vegetarian Mini Sopes (V)VThree corn masa sopes topped with refried beans, lettuce, pickled onions, cotija cheese and roasted vegetables.$16.00
- Tiradito De TunaRaw tuna sashimi-style cuts, topped with our special chile serrano ponzu sauce.$18.00
- Camarones RocaPerfectly crispy fried shrimp coated in our spicy creamy sauce.$18.00
- Camarones Al Ajillo Y PasillaJuicy shrimp relaxing in a tasty olive oil and roasted garlic.$18.00
- Grilled OctopusGrilled octopus with base of creamy avocado sauce and roasted garlic.$20.00
Panaderia Del Dia - Guacamoles
- Guacamoles With Cotija Cheese$14.00
- Guacamoles With Chorizo$16.00
- Guacamoles With Grasshoppers$16.00
- Guacamoles With Arrachera$18.00
Beverages & Alcohol
- Mixología - Mezcal Mi AmorDine-in onlySmoked tequila, muddled ginger, basil & lime juice.$17.00
- Mixología - (Vodka & prosecco item)Dine-in onlyVodka, muddled black berries, lime juice & splash of prosecco.$16.00
- Mixología - Gin SpicyDine-in onlyGin, lime juice, sweet vermouth & angostura bitters.$16.00
- Mixología - Maria SabinaSmoked tequila, elderflower, jamaica & dried mint crushed.$16.00
- Mixología - Sonora QueridaCrema de Bacanora, coffee espresso & Frangelico.$16.00
- Mixología - Noche MisticaTequila, herbal infusion, blood orange puree, lime juice & splash of agave.$17.00
- Mixología - Dolce BourbonDine-in onlyHoney bourbon, espresso & liquor 43.$16.00
- Mixología - Oaxaca Goldentequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice & topped grapefruit soda.$16.00
- Margaritas - Classic$14.00
- Margaritas - FlavoredTamarind | Hibiscus | Mango Strawberry | Coconut | Passionfruit$15.00
- Mezcalitas - Classic$16.00
- Mezcalitas - FlavoredTamarind | Hibiscus | Mango Strawberry | Coconut$17.00
- Clásicos (cocktails)Paloma | Mojito | Aperol Spritz | Vodka Tamarindo | Espresso | Carajillo$16.00
- Cervezas (bottles)Negra Modelo | Modelo especial | Pacifico | Tecate | Tecate light Corona extra | Corona light | Sol Dos Equis XX Lager | Dos Equis XX Ambar$7.00
- MicheladaDine-in only$8.00
- Main Lunch IPADine-in only$11.00
- Non-Alcoholic Corona$7.00
- Sangria GlassDine-in onlyRed | White | Sandia | Spicy$11.00
- Sangria PitcherDine-in onlyRed | White | Sandia | Spicy$38.00
- Wine - Red RoseDine-in only$9.00
- Wine - MalbecDine-in only$9.00
- Wine - Pinot NoirDine-in only$9.00
- Wine - Cabernet SauvignonDine-in only$13.00
- Wine - CaymusDine-in only$35.00
- Wine - Sauvignon BlancDine-in only$8.00
- Wine - Pinot GrigioDine-in only$9.00
- ProseccoDine-in only$9.00
- ChardonnayDine-in only$12.00
- Soft Drinks (selection)Limonada | Jamaica | Horchata Coca Cola / Light | Sprite Ginger Ale | Sweet / Unsweet Tea Soda water | Shirley Temple | Cranberry Orange Juice | Coffee$3.00
- Espresso Shot$5.00
472 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA, 02118
