Top 10 American food in El Centro, California, United States

February 21, 2020 Russell Mellin

Find out what American restaurants to try in El Centro. El Centro is a city in and county seat of Imperial County, California, the largest city in the Imperial Valley, east anchor of the Southern California Border Region, and the core urban area and principal city of the El Centro metropolitan area which encompasses all of Imperial County. El Centro is also the largest American city to lie entirely below sea level (−42 feet or −13 meters). The city, located in southeastern California, is near the major Southern California city of San Diego and the Mexican city of Mexicali.
Restaurants in El Centro

10. Denny's

1445 Ocotillo Drive, El Centro, CA 92243 American Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 760-352-2576 https://locations.dennys.com/CA/EL-CENTRO/202354?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local-listing&utm_campaign=yext-listing
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4 based on 18 reviews

Denny's

For more than 65 years Denny's has been bringing people together over great food. It's the place where people can relax and be themselves; where they can enjoy classic American comfort food and everyday value. 24 hours a day. 365 days a year. Here, you ca

Reviewed By StuartGustafson

We were staying at the adjacent Quality Inn and opted for a Denny's breakfast instead of the free continental one at the hotel. We had Jalapeno bacon with 2 eggs and 2 pancakes -- quite tasty.Server Candy was full of smiles and came to our table at the perfect intervals.Oh --- 15% discount with the AARP card!

9. Farmer Boys

1532 Cruickshank Dr, El Centro, CA 92243-1606 American, Fast Food Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +1 760-336-0227 http://www.farmerboys.com/el-centro-cruickshank-dr/
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4 based on 25 reviews

Farmer Boys

For over 35 years, Farmer Boys® has been serving award-winning burgers, made-from-scratch breakfast served all day, hand-chopped salads and specialty sandwiches. Favorites include the award-winning Farmer’s Burger®, the hearty Farmer’s Chopped Cobb Salad,

Reviewed By NEofAZ

(1) since when is NOT being able to speak English a requirement to work at the ordering counter? (2) food and standards for all the other Farmer Boys have dropped well below my standard for this brand. this WAS a great food restaurant but after today(July 14th, 2018) I will NEVER eat at this restaurant again.terrile service, below average food.

8. Denny's

3403 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro, CA 92243-9137 Diner, American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Wheelchair Accessible, Seating, Table Service +1 760-337-9021 https://locations.dennys.com/CA/EL-CENTRO/202356?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=local-listing&utm_campaign=yext-listing
Denny's

For more than 65 years Denny's has been bringing people together over great food. It's the place where people can relax and be themselves; where they can enjoy classic American comfort food and everyday value. 24 hours a day. 365 days a year. Here, you ca

Reviewed By Cristina R

Waiters are very polite, always helping customers find the food they are looking for, breakfast is a nice time, lunch if you are going to have some business waiters never bother you are ask you to leave always coffee refills and courtesy

7. IHOP

2362 S 4th St, El Centro, CA 92243-6002 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Table Service +1 760-352-1100 http://www.ihop.com/ihop-locations?location=92243
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4 based on 36 reviews

IHOP

Reviewed By nboyce823

One of the worse IHOPs I've eaten at. OK service, weak coffee, terrible omelet (which is odd - usually IHOP Omelets are decent) - and just OK blueberry pancakes. Not up to IHOP standards in our opinion. Skip this place and go elsewhere!

6. Sizzler

707 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243-1913 American, Steakhouse, Seafood Dinner, Lunch Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 760-353-3780 http://www.sizzler.com
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4 based on 45 reviews

Sizzler

Sizzler is home to U.S.D.A Choice steaks cut fresh in-house daily, seafood, including fresh, sustainable Salmon, all complimented by our famous Craft Salad Bar.

Reviewed By langgb

A group came in for lunch (16) - they had table set up before we got thru order process! Which was good - a few had joined their eclub and so had online coupon on their phones for a free entree - no problem - showed the phone and instantly credited. Salad bar was super good - really a whole meal - taco bar, pasta bar, 2 soups, chicken wings etc etc. All were very pleased.

5. The Broken Yolk Cafe

3049 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243 American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 760-352-9655 https://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com/el-centro/
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4 based on 47 reviews

The Broken Yolk Cafe

Nothing helps you perk up for the long day ahead like a perfectly cooked breakfast. El Centro's Broken Yolk Cafe is your go to destination for fluffy, golden brown pancakes, big gooey omelets, and all the fresh coffee you could ask for. And when it's time

Reviewed By LoveNewExperiences

We live in the mid-west and on a recent visit to our daughter and her spouse who currently live in El Centro we had breakfast at the Broken Yolk two mornings in a row. The breakfast options were very different than what we are accustomed to at home and were excellent. I highly recommend this café and would be in trouble if we had one at home because I'm afraid I would be tempted to eat here every day!! Our favorite items were the Tiki Toast and the various poached egg options including the Pulled Pork waffle benedict (which was AMAZING) and the Border Benedict. Note... the portions are pretty large but the café allows 1/2 orders which we found very appealing. The only disappointment we encountered was the biscuits and gravy. Unfortunately my husband has an egg allergy so he chose the biscuits and gravy and they didn't measure up to what we serve in the South.Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your meal! We hope you can join us again!

4. junior's cafe

1791 Adams Ave, El Centro, CA 92243-1905 American, Diner Breakfast, Lunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +1 760-353-9556 http://juniorscafeelcentro.traditionalcafes.space
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4 based on 52 reviews

junior's cafe

Reviewed By anothertrip45

This is El Centro'Sector answer to comfort food. Hours are usually from whenever they want to open to whenever they want to close, usually M-F 6a-2p. Portions are large but they offer 1/2 orders. The staff seems rough and rude but it's an act. They sell shirts with their motto: Eat, Payment and Get Out.

3. The Courtroom

841 W Main St, El Centro, CA 92243-2811 American, Brew Pub, Bar Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 760-335-3660 http://www.thecourtroomrestaurant.com/
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4 based on 38 reviews

The Courtroom

Reviewed By DesertFarmer

Wonderful caterer! Pros: Arrived and set up completely before event. Beautiful service. Excellent food. Carefully chosen food items to match requirements. Discrete cleanup did not disturb event.Cons: Nothing !!!Restaurant not reviewed, but am sure it is just as excellent

2. Famous Dave's

3103 S Dogwood Rd, El Centro, CA 92243-9666 American, Barbecue Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Table Service +1 760-352-9044 http://www.famousdaves.com
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4 based on 111 reviews

Famous Dave's

Reviewed By 136melm

Fantastic ribs at reasonable price. I went alone settled immediately and the girl brought a beer. I wanted ribs the choices were 6,8 or 12! The waitress talked me into the 12 over 8 for an extra $3. I took some to my hotel room and had enough for lunch the next day!!!

1. Burgers & Beer

260 N Imperial Ave, El Centro, CA 92243-2325 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +1 760-353-4431 http://www.burgersandbeer.com
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4 based on 194 reviews

Burgers & Beer

Reviewed By JonBronk

Maybe it was an off night but our experience felt thrown together. Server seemed rushed/distracted, food was not presented well and the burgers were dry. My son ordered the “Bacon Burger” and they forgot the bacon. Everything tasted ok but at $14 a burger, you expect a little more than ok. My daughter’s chicken sandwich was the star of dinner. Unfortunately, it’s Burgers & Beer not Chicken & Beer. My advice, take the family to In n Out or The Habit...Better burgers @ a much better price. Thank you for visiting us and also thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry to read that you had a bad experience and this issue will be discussed with our staff. Can you please tell us when you were at the restaurant?

Top 10 restaurants in El Centro, United States

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