The Mexican at Central Gastro Menu – Central, SC

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Central, SC

Based on 207 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

The Mexican at Central Gastro 29630

Address:
217 W Main St, Central, SC 29630

Phone: (864) 952-5008

Website:

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Hours

Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–10 PM
Saturday 10 AM–10 PM
Sunday 10 AM–8 PM
Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM

Menu

Breakfast
Breakfast Bowl
Try our breakfast bowl: black beans, pico, potatoes, avocado slices, and 2 eggs. Topped with chipotle sauce and queso fresco it’s light we promise
$8.99
Regular Menu
Señor Burrito
Burrito with choice of meat, stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, pico, sour cream, shredded cheese and avocados.
$15.75
Fresh Guacamole
Smashed avocado with cilantro, freshly diced serrano pepper, onion tomato, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Served with our homemade totopos (fried corn chips)
$10.00
Street Taco
Hand pressed tortilla filled with choice of meat, topped with cilantro and onion.
$3.25
Sope (So-Pay)
Thick hand pressed tortilla shell, topped with refried beans, choice of meat, cotija cheese, crema and lettuce.
$5.50
Torta (Tour-Tah)
Mexican “sub” served on a toasted telera (white bread) with your choice of meat, refried beans, lettuce, Mexican mayo, tomato, queso fresco, onion and serrano toreado.
$9.99
Giant Quesadilla
14.5 inch flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and your choice of meat and served with a side pico and sour cream.
$9.99
Veggie Burrito
Rice, beans, lettuce, pico, sour cream, shredded cheese and avocado.
$10.25
Quesabirrias (Kay-Sah-Beer-Re-Oz)
Tender shredded beef, melted cheese inside a crispy tortilla, topped with cilantro and onion. Served with a side of broth for dipping.
$13.99
Chile Relleno
A roasted poblano pepper stuffed with cheese and deep fried in a battered egg. Served with a side of rice and beans. And choice of flour or corn tortillas
$12.50
Tacos Dorados
4 fried taquitos stuffed with potatoes, shredded chicken, and cheese. Topped with lettuce, sour cream, and cotija cheese. Drenched in a green not spicy salsa.
$8.00
Mojarra Frita
A deep fried whole tilapia served with rice, beans, side salad, and a chipotle sauce! Delicious
$14.95
Crispy Taco
A crispy corn tortilla dipped in our signature broth sauce, add any choice of meat and topped with cilantro and onion!
$4.50
Cheese Dip $8.00
Milanesa De Pollo Platter
Breaded chicken breast with avocado salad and rice
$12.50
Fried Tamal
Yes you read that right a fried tamal served with a side of pico and sour cream.
$4.50
Huarache
Hand pressed corn OVAL tortilla, topped with refried beans, choice of meat, cilantro, onion and queso fresco.
$4.50
Enchiladas De Mole
4 hand pressed tortilla stuffed with shredded chicken, smothered in our mole sauce, topped with queso fresco, crema and onions. served with a side of rice and beans.
$12.50
Lunch Menu
Los Bigotes Burrito Bowl

Bigote Burrito Bowl
-Romaine Lettuce
-White Rice
-Corn
-Black Beans
-Pico(Onion, Cilantro, Roma Tomato)
-Avocado Slices
-Chipotle Sauce

Add meat for extra flavor

$11.99
Specialty Taco Salsas (DOES. NOT COME WITH CHIPS)
Avocado Salsa 8oz (HOT)
jalapeno, onions, avocado slices, salt, and garlic BLENDED AND THIS SALSA HAS HEAT. WE CONSIDER IT SPICY.
$3.50
Salsa De Birria 8oz (MILD)
broiled and blended: Tomato, tomatillo, serrano, onion, garlic, salt, Chile de Arbol (Birds beak Chile), cilantro and lots of love!
$3.50
Salsa Roja 8oz (MILD)
Broiled and blended: tomato, tomatillo, jalapeno, serrano, roasted onions, garlic, Chile de arbor, Guajillo Peppers, and cilantro. WE CONSIDER THIS TO BE A MILD SALSA.
$3.50
Pa Los Chiquitos / Kids Menu
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
A 6 inch flour tortilla with melted shredded cheese. Make it extra yummy for your tummy by adding any of our meats.
$5.99
Kids Burrito( Only Flour Tortilla, Rice And Your Choice Of Meat)
A delicious 6 inch flour tortilla filled with rice and your choice of meat.
$5.50
Kids Mini Torta
A Mexican Sub topped with tomato, lettuce, and Mexican Mayonnaise with your choice of meat. Choose a side of rice, beans, or French fries
$8.00
Kids Chicken Tenders $6.99
TACO BOXES
Pollo | Grilled Chicken Taco Box
12 Mexican Street Style Grilled Chicken Tacos, Topped with onion and cilantro, served with limes, one side of rice, one side of chicken, and choice of two of our signature taco salsas: Fire Roasted Salsa (Mild), Birria Salsa ( Mild), Red Pepper Salsa (HOT), Avocado Salsa (HOT) add our delicious seasoned green onions
$26.99
Asada | Steak Taco Box
12 Mexican Street Style Steak Tacos, Topped with onion and cilantro, served with limes, one side of rice, one side of beans, and choice of two of our signature taco salsas: Fire Roasted Salsa (Mild), Birria Salsa ( Mild), Red Pepper Salsa (HOT), Avocado Salsa (HOT) add our delicious grilled seasoned green onions
$29.99
The Classic Mix Box-DOES NOT COME WITH GREEN ONIONS
3 – Grilled Chicken| 3-Steak | 3- Al Pastor| 3-Carnitas| Topped with FRESHLY DICE onions and cilantro, served with limes, one side of rice, one side of chicken, and choice of two of our signature taco salsas: Fire Roasted Salsa (Mild), Birria Salsa ( Mild), Red Pepper Salsa (HOT), Avocado Salsa (HOT) ADD our delicious grilled seasoned green onions for extra flavor
$36.99
Specialty Meat Taco Box
12 Mexican Street Style Taco Box, Topped with onion and cilantro, served with limes, one side of rice, one side of chicken, and choice of two of our signature taco salsas: Fire Roasted Salsa (Mild), Birria Salsa ( Mild), Red Pepper Salsa (HOT), Avocado Salsa (HOT)
$39.99
Quesabirrias Taco Box (ONLY 8 TACOS)
8 Crispy Shredded Beef Tacos topped with chicken melted shredded cheese and topped with onion and cilantro, served with limes, 2 sides of rice, 4 sides of Birria Broths, and choice of two of our signature taco salsas: Fire Roasted Salsa (Mild), Birria Salsa ( Mild), Red Pepper Salsa (HOT), Avocado Salsa (HOT)
$35.99
Wings And Tacos Box
NO SUBSTITUTE
12 MEXICAN STREET STYLE TACOS
4-GRILLED CHICKEN, 4-CARNITAS, 4-ASADA AND SIX WINGS
$45.99
Birria
Quessabirrias
3 Birria Tacos with Cheese, cilantro, onion, lime, our special Birria salsa, and Birria Broth
$13.99
RamenBirria
Our Signature birria and its broth with ramen noodles, garnished with cilantro, onion, jalapeños relish and egg.
$12.00
Grilled Cheesy Birria Sandwich
Garlic Toast stuffed with melted cheese and birria served with consomé, cilantro and onion on the side
$8.00
Consomé Bowl
A bowl of our birria broth with rice, onions, cilantro and lime. Perfect for a rainy day! Add and order of our hand pressed corn tortilla for an authentic experience.
$8.00
Fajitas
Chicken Fajita $12.00
Steak Fajita $14.00
Carnitas Fajitas $15.00
Al Pastor Fajitas $16.00
Shrimp Fajitas $18.00
Fajitas A La Mexicana (SPICY)
Grilled shrimp, chicken and steak, sautéed with onions, bell pepper and serrano peppers.
$21.50
Entrees
Carnitas De Puerco (Braised Pork)
Our fresh braised pork carnitas as a platter with grilled onions and jalapeño
$12.50
Chipotle Chicken
Grilled Chicken in a rich creamy chipotle sauce.
$14.00
Carne Asada
Beef rib & beef steak served on a bed of grilled onions with, avocado salad, Cactus Leaf and choice of hand pressed corn tortillas or flour tortillas..
$16.50
Chicken Puerto Fino
Grilled chicken breast, topped with shrimp, mushrooms and grilled onions, drenched in cheese dip.
$18.00
Chile Verde
Our delicious fresh pork carnitas, topped with our green salsa. Choose your sides and option of flour or corn tortillas.
$12.50
Chipotle Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp in a rich creamy chipotle sauce.
$16.00
Drinks
Agua Fresca 32oz
Aguas Fresca are made from one or more fruit. It’s blended with sugar and water. It’s very refreshing and delicious!
$5.00
Jarritos
Jarritos are Mexican soda pops that come in different flavors.
$2.25
Mexican Coke
What’s the difference you might ask? Well Mexican coke is sweetened with raw cane sugar and regular coke with fructose syrup.
$4.00
Sweet Tea 32oz $3.00
Sides
Mexican Red Rice
Delicious Mexican red rice, cooked with mix vegetables (corn, green beans, and carrots)
$2.75
Refried Beans $2.75
French Fries
Fried potatoes seasoned and served with ketchup
$3.25
Totopos (ONLY CHIPS DOES NOT COME WITH SALSA)
Enjoy our delicious corn chips. DOES NOT COME WITH SALSA IF YOU WANT CHIPS AND SALSA ORDER FIRE ROASTED SALSA.
$3.99
Black Beans
Spicy sweet and salty sauce made from fermented black beans.
$2.75
Hand Pressed Corn Tortilla
Enjoy our hand pressed corn tortillas with any of our dishes.
$3.00
Chile Toreado (Grilled Seasoned Pepper)
Enjoy our Grilled Seasoned Jalapeño (1)
$1.50
Birria Broth
Enjoy our birria broth with any of our tacos!
$2.75
White Rice
White Rice seasoned with garlic and salt
$2.75
Tomato, Lettuce, Sour Cream, And Shredded Cheese $3.00
Local Favorites
Nachos
Nachos:
Beans and Cheese- our fried corn tortilla chips with refried beans and cheese-dip.

Supreme- tortilla chips topped with refried beans, cheese-dip, lettuce, pico, sour cream and avocado.

Veggie- tortilla chips topped with broccoli, tomato, bell-pepper, grilled onions topped with cheese dip.

$4.00
Taco Salad
Edible flour shell, rice, beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, pico, sour cream, and avocado slices. Add choice of protein.
$8.00
Chori Pollo
grilled chicken breast topped with chorizo and cheese dip, served with rice and beans.
$14.50
Chimichanga
1-10in burrito stuffed with your choice of meat and rice. Deep Fried and smothered in cheesdip!
$11.25
ACC Burrito
10in tortilla filled with your choice of meat, cheese & rice. Served with a side of cheese dip.
$7.25
Antojitos Mexicanos
Mangonadas
Mangonada is a frozen mango treat with an infusion of bold flavors-it’s sweet, tangy, spicy, & delicious! It’s Mexicos favorite treat and you’ll love it too! It goes by many names such as Chamoyada, Mangoneada, Chamango, but they are all the same!
$6.99
Fresas Con Crema
Fresas con Crema or Strawberries and Cream, is a popular Mexican no-bake dessert made from strawberries mixed into a sweetened cream sauce. The cream sauce is made by whisking together a few easy-to-find ingredients: sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
$7.99
Mexican Street Corn In A Cup
Mexican styled street corn kennels with mayonnaise and cotija cheese. Sprinkled with Tajín seasoning.
$3.50
Mexican Street Corn On The Cob
Mexican styled street corn, with mayonnaise and cotija cheese. Sprinkled with Tajín seasoning.
$3.50
Licuados/Smoothies
Chunky Monkey
This smoothie will definitely have you going bananas lol! Your choice of base, frozen banana, peanut butter, cocoa, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate syrup.
$6.99
El Clásico
The classic chocmil, if you know, you know. Whole Milk, Chocomilk (chocolate powder), fresh banana, Mexican Vanilla, and powdered cinnamon.
$3.99

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Reviews

Reed spilmann
In my recent visit to the Mexican restaurant, I had mixed feelings about the experience. The restaurant’s lively ambiance and colorful decor created a welcoming atmosphere, which was enjoyable. However, I was disappointed to find that they charged for chips and salsa, unlike other Mexican places where it’s usually complimentary.

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Tyson Manwarren
Really wanted to like this place. Seems like it has a lot of great reviews, but our experience was mediocre. I don’t like to leave bad reviews, but the food we had was overpriced and bland. We tried the Chile Relleno and the grilled cheesy birria sandwich. The “cheesy” sandwich had no cheese that we could tell. The Chile Relleno’s beans and rice were bland, tasted like canned and/or pre-packaged product. It was not worth taking a picture of. The drinks that we had were great, but once again very pricey and did not have much alcohol in them. If you go, notice the big capital warning of “WE DO NOT HAVE FREE CHIPS OR SALSA” on the menu. This probably should be a good indication of the stinginess of this place. On the plus side, the service we had was great and the outdoor atmosphere is very nice. Perhaps we just had a bad food experience, as others seem to really like it but we will most likely not be coming back.

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Jonathan Hamrick
Stopped in for a Torta! Boy was it a good decision!!! This place is a place is a must stop in Central!!! If you can get over paying for chips and salsa this place is amazing. Fresh ingredients, friendly staff and great food choices!

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Annette Carpenter
My standard at Mexican restaurants is the nachos-I think they’re a good measure of a lot of the staples. And y’all, they put they cheese on the bottom layer of the nachos as well as the top so that every chip had cheese on it….and so I gotta give ‘em 5 stars.

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Dylan Gehring
I’ve always been so impressed with the exterior spaces of this restaurant… the huge outdoor area is incredible! Looks perfect for a large group. However, when I finally went for the first time, we sat inside due to the winter cold. The building is cramp and smells very musty.

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Sifat Sultana
It was a pleasant experience ☺️ the patio is really beautiful the food was really good the service was good too .. I had dinner at the last minute and the girls started dancing after finishing up

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Mariam
Easily some of the best Mexican food I’ve had outside of a homemade meal. The flavors are authentic, and the meat is juicy and spiced to perfection. I had the quesabirrias tacos, and they were so good they literally could not stay on my plate.

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D S
This is a great little place. Food was excellent and so was service. The burritos are big enough to share. They do not have fountain drinks, only cans, so no refills. There is a bathroom on site and a cute outdoor patio area if you like to sit outside. It is not shaded outside but there is a firepit that would be nice after dark. The chips are very hard and crunchy. Salsa was pretty good.

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Jermaine and Terria Dawkins
Listen! Hands down – this is the BEST authentic Mexican cuisine you will find in the Upstate, let alone Central! No shade towards all the other [great] Mexican restaurants in the area, but The Mexican is the new standard.

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Michelle Davis
Food was delicious. My drink was very tasty. Nice atmosphere.

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