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Centro Cocina Mexicana
Authentic Mexican flavors served with heart in Sacramento.
4.4
Restaurant
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Authentic Mexican flavors served with heart in Sacramento.
Centro Cocina Mexicana offers a warm and inviting dining experience with authentic, flavorful Mexican cuisine. Located in Sacramento, this restaurant specializes in dishes like tacos al pastor, enchiladas, and unique offerings such as salmon with mole sauce, all crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The ambiance is casual and family-friendly, featuring an outdoor patio and valet parking. Known for its excellent service and delicious margaritas, Centro Cocina Mexicana provides a memorable meal that feels like home cooking, perfect for lunches, dinners, and special gatherings.
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Enjoy traditional dishes like tacos al pastor, enchiladas, and carne asada, made with fresh, daily-prepared ingredients including house-made mole.
Sip on signature drinks like our Jamaican margarita and a variety of margaritas in a lively bar setting.
Relax in our inviting outdoor patio area, perfect for casual meals or gatherings with friends and family.
Host your events with our catering services, offering flavorful Mexican cuisine for parties and celebrations.
Convenient valet parking available for a small fee, with free parking on Tuesday nights for easy access.
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Overall rating
Érica E.
The salmon with mole sauce was excellent, with the salmon being cooked perfectly and an unexpected menu item. The flan dessert was also delightful. The service was ok. The server seemed eager to move us along but maybe they were having a bad day as the service has always been great here.
Kat Girl
Great Margaritas 🍹 😋 Definitely will be returning soon. Second time visiting. I had to add to my review because it keeps getting better. I had an fantastic dining experience at Centro! The hospitality was iff the charts. The shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked with just the right amount of spice. The elite asado delicious with smoky flavors that truly satisfied my cravings. And once again, the Jamaican margarita was a delightful twist on a classic—refreshing, balanced, and just the right kick of sweetness and tequila. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for Cocina Mexicana. Third time...and they dont disappoint. Loved the combo plate 🍽
neenaa .yeppp
visited Centro Cocina Mexicana here in Sacramento, and the food was delicious from start to finish. My tacos al pastor were juicy and savory, with just the right hint of pineapple sweetness. The refried beans on the side were rich and flavorful, topped with creamy cotija cheese that made every bite even better. The enchiladas were a standout -- the sauce had amazing depth without being overly bitter like some places make it. The rice and beans had that comforting, home-cooked taste that instantly reminded me of my family gatherings. Every bite felt like a warm reminder of my mom's cooking, and it made the whole meal joyful. The ambience is warm, casual, and inviting - the kind of place where you can enjoy a relaxed lunch or a special dinner with friends and family. Shoutout to our amazing waiter who kept our sodas refilled and constantly checked in on us, making our experience so welcoming. And a big thank you to the hardworking chefs in the back -- especially Chef Mathew for the incredible cuisine. Centro Cocina Mexicana definitely delivered both in flavor and in heart. I'll be coming back for sure.
C Insight
On the pricey side but tasty. Wish they had homemade tortillas at these prices. The carne asada was not overdone. A large portion of meat. Salsa was not spicy, good smoky flavor. Nice juicy chunks of mushrooms. Overall good food a bit different from the usual Mexican offerings.
Carl Pelton
This was our first time here. Absolutely incredible food. So flavorful,authentic & the presentations were spot on. Our server Richard was wonderful. He did an amazing Job. We were ordering a lot of different dishes and appetizers and special requests and he handled them all with ease or at least he made it all look easy. Always smiling and engaging us with light conversation. I would easily give this restaurant 10+ stars ⭐️ if possible. Clean restrooms. Very nice outdoor patio seating. Small back lot where they have valet parking for a small fee except on Tuesday nights then it’s just free parking. We got to chat with one of the Chiefs (Juan) very nice gentleman. He was telling us that they make their Mole ,which by the way was also incredibly tasty & authentic, fresh every day.
