Restaurante La Mexicana - Centralia (WA)

5 /5 Greta Knappenberger: Pulled off of I-5 to get a late lunch, and enjoyed a wonderful, fresh and tasty meal. Service was fast and friendly, food was really good.

5 /5 Caleb Riley: This was exactly what we were looking for. We had just spent the day at Great Wolf Lodge, exhausted and looking for something quiet and warm. Searching around google for family owned Mexican food I stumbled across this gem, and a review that caught my eye about worn tables and chairs, and family of the owners eating there. My kind of place. Lets face it, if it doesnt have a bit of wear, and their family doesnt eat there, it wouldnt be good. We walked in to a smiling and welcoming face, led to our table and was quickly brought chips and was directed to their salsa bar. Now this isnt just some cheap, out of the bottle, salsa bar. These were all homemade. The two that I tried were nice and hot. The chips are not the typical out of the bag and fried variety, these seemed homemade, and authentic, very crispy. We ordered a weekend special, nice price for 3 tacos, rice and beans. I had cabeza and my girlfriend had beef. The meat was perfectly seasoned and nice and tender. He took our request to leave the onions off the tacos. The beans were not refried beans, they were whole pinto beans and had obviously been simmered with spices and onions for a long time. Delicious. It was clear to us that a family owned this wonderful place, and put their heart into it. I am disappointed to not be a local, or I would be a regular for sure. 10/10. Would recommend. I am not one to typically leave reviews, but felt inclined to leave a more recent review by someone who actually ate the food there. Cheers!

5 /5 pino phyta: Most people speed right through this part of town and completely miss this hidden gem, tucked away where an old espresso shop used to be. The cabeza sope was satisfying. Crispy bottom combined with tender meat. The flautas were also good, crispy and packed with flavor. Fast, friendly service and a salsa bar. I think Ill be back.

5 /5 Angilo Fletcher: We were passing through Centralia and wanted to get some good Mexican food. This place hit the spot. Good food, good service. My kiddos liked it too. We will definitely be back.