I just randomly stopped here on my break and was met with prompt, friendly service. I ordered a simple grilled cheese + tomato + egg and fries. Food came out fresh and the woman who took my order brought it to me with such glee lol very lovely will return

It was really good, service was good and the portions were good. I will be coming here again . Big pancakes as well

The food is great and very nice people as well. They made me a special burrito vegan style, and it was awesome!

I live just down the street from Centinela Cafe and I have never come here until recently. I'm usually rushing off to work or I get home after they close - but wish I had started to come here earlier! The cafe has been around for many years and is in a very small shopping center with a cleaners and a Pupuseria. The staff is very friendly and they have quite an extensive menu. All the food here is a mix of diner and Mexican food with combo and specials. One of the first things I wanted to try is their Centinela breakfast burrito which has eggs, potatoes and sausage. This is a hefty burrito. My other go-to is the BLT which I always order with double bacon. One point, depending on which staff member you get, when you ask for extra bacon, the price will be different. I like my BLTs hefty. The bread is toasted with crisp lettuce, good slices of tomato and the bacon. The bacon is on the crispy side. Personally, I like just a tad of chew on my bacon, but the sandwich is my favorite there. Fries are also cooked to order and they are the thick ones, but not as big as steak fries. Ask for ketchup if you are taking your order to go. The lobby is clean and they have a couple seats while you wait for your food. There are three video games as well that I don't think anyone has used in a long time. I never had quarters or cash on me! :) They do take credit cards as well as cash. The parking lot is small, but usually plenty of parking on Braddock. When school is in session, it gets busy when school let's out in the afternoon as many kids pass by Centinela Cafe on their way home from school. I need to try some of their other dishes soon! What have you had here and what are your favorites?

I bumped into this location coming back home from the beach. This a nice neighbor cafe with a good mix of American and Mexican food. Nothing fancy just a quiet cafe to get a quick good meal. I have been there twice and no complaints and the prices are reasonable. The staff is friendly. I see myself coming here more often.

The food is delicious and the service is efficient, although I recommend placing an order in advance if you're pressed for time.

A gem in LA. Centinela cafe is the best cafe in town. INCREDIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE like no other. So kind and accurate with my orders. They serve PHENOMENAL breakfast and lunch. The burgers, eggs with bacon and sausage, the breakfast burritos, the huevos and chorizo, the chili cheese fries, the breakfast sandwiches, French toast, pancakes and the Belgium waffles always absolutely hit the spot. The staff is beyond amazing and their chefs COOK AMAZING!!!

I've been coming to Centinela Cafe ever since I started attending the middle school that is nearby. I remember I used to skip eating lunch at school to only have a late lunch afterschool here. It's one of few mom and pop places that is still around from my childhood I still enjoy as an adult today. Honestly, their food is so good and freshly made to order. I always opt for either the chicken tacos, the carnitas plate, or the cheeseburger special. Their taquitos aren't bad either. The service is always top notch. The staff are always friendly and they have never made a mistake with my orders. The cafe itself looks like your typical 90's cafe. It has the red seats with the black tables and cream colored walls with the mini blinds. It screams nostalgia to me and takes me back to the 12 year old kid that walked in almost every Friday afternoon to have a late lunch with my friends. The price is affordable. A cheeseburger special runs about $12 including tax. And if you ask politely for a calendar, they will give one to you for free.

So so happy to discover this place and that is the beauty of Yelp. Needed a place to enjoy brunch after getting to our destination and the wait was way too long. Found this place a few blocks away and it was fantastic. Kind staff who were on top of their game. Great food and killer selection. I got the Machacha Breakfast Burrito and it was huge. It was also delicious. Mad respect for strong coffee and plenty of it. Next time I make it here I'm going to drop some serious coin on the Marvel vs Capcom arcade game at the front entrance.