Centro Mexican Kitchen

4.2
1558 reviews

About

Mexican RestaurantTaco RestaurantBrunch Restaurant
We’re a fun, Colorado-inspired Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown Boulder along the iconic Pearl Street Mall. Our bustling bar specializes in festive cocktails and our year-round covered patio offers some of Boulder’s best people watching.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Centro Mexican Kitchen
950 Pearl St, Boulder, CO
80302, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,558 reviews
5 stars
906
4 stars
357
3 stars
140
2 stars
73
1 star
82

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service from various staff members, particularly highlighting servers like Sierra, Lily, and Ryan.

Food Quality

Overall, the food received positive feedback, with specific mentions of delicious tacos, margaritas, and happy hour offerings.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's lively atmosphere and patio seating were frequently appreciated, contributing to an enjoyable dining experience.

Inconsistency

Some customers noted a decline in food quality and service during their visits, indicating inconsistency in the dining experience.

Dietary Accommodations

Several reviews highlighted the staff's attentiveness to dietary restrictions, particularly for gluten-free options.
  • MP
    Mike Patten
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Malachi was an awesome addition to my friends and I who were celebrating a military reunion. We really admired his energy and knowledge of what items to eat off the menu. The Carne was 🔥 Thanks again, Malachi!
  • LB
    Lurvey Beazer
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Malachi made it so I will return. Knowledgeable, charismatic, and professional. Thank you for the great night!
  • ZA
    Zac Alden
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Malachi went above and beyond, I look forward to coming back for the food and service
  • AW
    Ashley W
    4 days ago
    5.0
    One of the best meals we have had out in a long time! Service was awesome…Jaken was great and had great recommendations! The food was unique and delicious! Everything was taken up a notch. We felt like we walked in a sat down in San Miguel! will definitely be back!
  • KH
    Kristal Hosaka
    Oct 29, 2025
    5.0
    Stumbled upon this place when visiting boulder for the pearl street farmers market and the food was amazing. My boyfriend and I drove back a month later from Denver to see if it was really as good as we thought and sure enough the food and the service did not disappoint. Evan; the bartender, is extremely sociable and provided great recommendations on Happy Hour and he makes a killer margarita. Jaken the AGM checked on us and made sure the food was as we ordered and when something came out that wasn’t right he corrected it! We also had great conversation with Cody! The team here is amazing and makes for an enjoyable dining experience. The sampler is a must with the salsa, guacamole and queso! We also enjoy the nachos, quesa birria taco and potato taco! Definitely pay a visit to this place if you’re in the area visiting or if you live close!!

Frequently Asked Questions About Centro Mexican Kitchen

Does Centro Mexican Kitchen accept reservations?

Yes, Centro Mexican Kitchen accepts reservations, which can be made via their OpenTable link.

What type of cuisine does Centro Mexican Kitchen serve?

Centro Mexican Kitchen offers authentic Mexican cuisine with flavors and preparations found in traditional Mexican kitchens, along with a large list of tequila and mezcal.