A "super-sexy vibe" permeates Richard Sandoval's "always crowded" 14th Street Mexican triplex (near his Masa 14) serving moderately priced, "innovative" takes on Mexican "street eats" backed by a "beyond-amazing selection of tequila" poured by folks who "know about the stuff"; "trendy" types "get the night started" at the rooftop bar before descending to the "dungeonesque" basement tequileria...
Inside: El Centro D.F.:
If you’ve ever been told that putting expensive tequila in a margarita is a waste of money, you were lied to.But more on that later.The latest dining concept from Latin restaurateur Richard Sandoval (Zengo, Sandia), EL Centro is just down 14th Street from his MASA 14. Though the modern taqueria opened earlier this summer, they’re now launching some new menu items to go with their winter-proof...
El Centro D.F. Restaurant Review:
Richard Sandoval’s El Centro D.F. buzzes on all its dining levels, with crowds and chattering heralding good times and food. Where to start with a menu that reads like a guidebook to Mexican street fare? First, order the guacamole made tableside and served with hot, crispy chips. Accompany this and the entire meal with one of the classic tequilas or mezcals (more than 200 different labels on...