Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in El Centro, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in El Centro, according to Yelp
Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.
Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?
Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.
Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.
While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in El Centro using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Cardenas Markets
- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1620 N Imperial Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Grocery, Meat Shops, Mexican
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#29. Lucky Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 S 4th St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion, Seafood
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#28. Exotic Thai
- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1461 S 4th St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
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#27. Khan Korean BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 330 Wake Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Korean, Barbeque
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#26. Sobe's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1151 S 4th St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. La Birrieria Red Tacos
- Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 710 S 4th St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Tacos
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#24. Chef Lee's Chinese Food and Noodles
- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 1049 N Imperial Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Fast Food, Chinese, Noodles
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#23. In-N-Out Burger
- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2390 S 4th St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Burgers, Fast Food
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#22. Flautas and Sopes
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1531 Ford Dr El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Tacos Marlyn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1614 S 4th St Sunshine Mall El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos
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#20. Celia's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1530 Adams Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. Hong Kong
- Rating: 4.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 550 Wake Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Chinese
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#18. Connection Café
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 450 S Waterman Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
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#17. D'Poly Taco Grill & Beer
- Rating: 4.5/5 (191 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1573 W Main St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar
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#16. Mozzarelli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 950 N Imperial Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
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#15. Cilantros La Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 643 S 4th St Ste 1 El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Tacos
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#14. Chi+Mac
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 330 Wake Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Asian Fusion, Cocktail Bars
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#13. Pepper Grind Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 1560 Pepper Dr El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#12. Juniors Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1791 Adams Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Coffee & Tea
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#11. Letty's Casita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 705 S 4th St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. El Menudazo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 548 Broadway Ste C El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. Antojito Como En Casa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 Desert Gardens Dr El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Karina's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 845 Adams Ave El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Sonora Fusion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 560 W State St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Steakhouses
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#6. Strangers West
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 612 Main St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Gastropubs, Pizza
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#5. The Thai Bistro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 775 E Danenberg Dr Ste 105 El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Thai, Vegan
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#4. Rico food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 1404 S 4th St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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#3. Volcano
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 445 E Main St El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Asian Fusion
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#2. Fujisan Sushi
- Rating: 4.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1560 Ocotillo Dr Ste O El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
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#1. Puerto Nuevo Patio & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 395 Broadway El Centro, CA 92243
- Categories: Seafood
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