0 Followers
Centinela Cafe
Master Critic Reviews (2 Lists)
Centinela Cafe
7.6
An old-school neighborhood diner where fries are a comfort-food cornerstone, especially in the chili cheese fries and burger plates. The setup is simple and strip-mall casual, but the fries come out hot, crunchy, and reliably satisfying. This is the no-fuss, local-secret option for a classic fry hit.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chili Cheese Fries, Charbroiled Burger with fries, Breakfast Burrito with side fries
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 6.8
What makes it special: Classic diner chili fries with a loyal local following.
Who should go: Anyone craving straightforward, affordable fries.
When to visit: Mid-morning or early lunch off-peak.
What to order: Chili cheese fries, burger-and-fries combo, breakfast burrito.
Insider tip: Order fries well-done for extra crunch.
Centinela Cafe
7.6
An old-school Mar Vista diner with a devoted local following for no-frills breakfast and Mexican-American comfort classics. Portions are generous, prices stay friendly, and regulars keep it humming from sunrise onward.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles plate, Chili cheese burger, Breakfast burrito
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 7.8
Consistency: 7.9
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 6.3
Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: Classic neighborhood diner energy with reliably satisfying plates.
Who should go: Anyone needing a hearty, affordable breakfast or lunch.
When to visit: Early morning to beat the weekend rush.
What to order: Chilaquiles, breakfast burrito, chili cheese burger.
Insider tip: Cashless but quick—order at the counter if in a hurry.