El Central Cafe

About

Mexican

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 427 N Palora Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991

Phone: (530) 763-5057

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Tue 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Wed 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Thu 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Sat 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am-8:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Quiet
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • PJ R.

    star star star star star 30 May 2026

    This is the original El Central Cafe from Colusa, CA from the 1970's till 1990's.  I had the Crunchy flour shelled tacos I once ate as a young kid in Colusa and they still tasted the same!!  Thanks so much Ramon and we will definitely be back!!!

  • Nikki H.

    star star star star star 28 May 2026

    Have been coming here since I was a baby! Ramon and his employees are super friendly and the food is always delicious! Can't beat the prices. The soup is AMAZING! love the fresh made chips to go with the salsa as well. Personal fave items are the guacamole salad, soup, and shredded beef tacos.

  • Rod M.

    star star star star star 15 May 2026

    My challenge to you, stop by today for lunch or dinner. If you don't enjoy your meal, check the address you must not be at 427 Palora Ave.
    I'm going to stop for lunch, hoping Ramon has a special. The special are always unique.
    The food is always authentic, never that normal stuff other restaurants try to pass of as authentic
    Hope to see you there, if you recognize me I'll buy your lunch

  • Greg N.

    star star star star star_border 11 May 2026

    I was in town with my film crew, and a local suggested The El Centro Cafe.  What a great suggestion, I would have never found this place on my own and would probably have ended up in a typical chain restaurant.

    We learned it was family run and the owner remembers the names of the regulars here. True story, I witnessed it myself. The staff was friendly and a little slow, but they also took time with their customers, so I can cut them a little slack.

    The food was very good a very well priced. Everyone in my group was well satisfied and full at the end of our meal.

    I was back in town a few months later with my wife for a memorial, and I stopped in again.  She too was impressed with the food.

    Realistically the restrooms need some updating and unused bar seems odd in the dining room. But there is a certain charm to this family run establishment that works for me.

  • Michael J.

    star star star star star 6 May 2026

    Second time here and it was just as good as the first time.  Yesterday for lunch, my iced tea was delivered along with chips, two types of salsa and a cup of soup. Both salsas were wonderful.  The soup was a basic broth with cabbage and pasta in it.  Nothing fancy, but really good and flavorful.  I ordered two cheese enchiladas and a beef taco.  I asked for onions on the enchiladas which they did.  All very good.  The last time I was here, I ordered the chili verde and a steak dish.  Again both were excellent and very good.  The owner is very kind and welcoming.  I would definitely this place.

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