Food scene
These are some of my favorite local restaurants.
Most offer DoorDash or other delivery services as well.
Good Mexican food, fast service for eat in or take out.
Very good iced tea, and we take our iced tea seriously!
Johnny's Burritos of El Centro
301 Wake AveGood Mexican food, fast service for eat in or take out.
Very good iced tea, and we take our iced tea seriously!
Humble Farmer Brewing- Imperial
116 S Imperial AveLocal brewery, a must visit if you're in to craft brew.
Family owned and operated, the best Italian food in the Valley. Open all weekend, closed on Mon and Tues.
"Front room" is more formal, nice for a quiet dinner with a spouse, "family room" is for families and large parties.
Grasso's Italian Restaurant
1902 Main StFamily owned and operated, the best Italian food in the Valley. Open all weekend, closed on Mon and Tues.
"Front room" is more formal, nice for a quiet dinner with a spouse, "family room" is for families and large parties.
The Burrito Factory
130 S Imperial AveVery reasonably priced with huge portions.
In-N-Out Burger
2390 S 4th StSuper friendly service, simple menu priced just right for families.
Best fish tacos in town. Fish and shrimp is all they do so they know how to do it!
Great value.
Tacos Marlyn El Centro
1614 S 4th StBest fish tacos in town. Fish and shrimp is all they do so they know how to do it!
Great value.
Delicious deli sandwiches and house made soups. But the real stars are the baked goods; cinnamon rolls, scones, bread pudding. Family owned and operated, eat outside or takeout. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Brickhouse deli
447 West Aten RoadDelicious deli sandwiches and house made soups. But the real stars are the baked goods; cinnamon rolls, scones, bread pudding. Family owned and operated, eat outside or takeout. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Outdoor play for children
Serenity Acres is quiet, maybe too quiet for little ones. Here are some close by choices for outdoor play.
A very small, lovely park set in the middle of a housing development. Equipped with a shaded play area, usually very few people there.
Legacy Park
249 Charles Elmore DrA very small, lovely park set in the middle of a housing development. Equipped with a shaded play area, usually very few people there.
Paved walking path through the park has gentle grades, big playground and a newish veterans memorial that’s worth seeing. Lots of people morning and evening when the weather is nice.
Bucklin Park
1350 S 8th StPaved walking path through the park has gentle grades, big playground and a newish veterans memorial that’s worth seeing. Lots of people morning and evening when the weather is nice.
Sightseeing
Outdoor area displays antique farm equipment and a real train car. The indoor galleries celebrate the many ethnic groups that sought opportunity through hardship and their contributions in the early settling of Imperial Valley.
Pioneers Museum
373 E Aten RdOutdoor area displays antique farm equipment and a real train car. The indoor galleries celebrate the many ethnic groups that sought opportunity through hardship and their contributions in the early settling of Imperial Valley.
It’s art, history, religion, a labor of love that has become widely known. It’s a bit of a drive from El Centro but there’s lots to see on the way!
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Muntanji tas-Salvazzjoni
603 Beal RdIt’s art, history, religion, a labor of love that has become widely known. It’s a bit of a drive from El Centro but there’s lots to see on the way!
All about the desert and those that lived here before us. At times there are hands on activities for kids. See it all in about an hour.
Imperial Valley Desert Museum
11 Frontage RdAll about the desert and those that lived here before us. At times there are hands on activities for kids. See it all in about an hour.
Workout
Several gyms within 5 minutes. Call to ask about day passes, most offer them!
220 Wake Ave.
Fully equipped gym, including basketball/Pickleball and racquetball courts and outdoor pool.
IV Fitness Club
220 Wake Avenue220 Wake Ave.
Fully equipped gym, including basketball/Pickleball and racquetball courts and outdoor pool.
4:13 Fitness Center - IV Mall
3451 South Dogwood RoadLocated at IV Mall, small with friendly helpful staff.
Flx Fitness
1119 South 4th StreetFavored by those in weight training.