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El Centro

Western-Mexican Vegan Menu

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan pizza with no cheese and the tofu banh mi sandwich.
  • Good to know: Expect longer wait times during busy periods, especially for popular vegan dishes.
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  • Ask staff to adapt veggie dishes like burritos to vegan if not already labelled.
  • Look for lunch deals around RM 15 for good value vegan meals.
  • Enjoy the lively Wednesday pub quiz events for a fun evening out.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention banh mi, pizza and sandwich.

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Also satay, cocktails, fried tofu with peanut sauce, mezzo platter, nachos, salad and wrap.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, good value and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for generous portions, lively atmosphere and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout

About

El Centro is a western and Mexican style restaurant with a clear vegan menu including items like tofu satay, vegan pizza, and tofu banh mi. The venue has a lively atmosphere with popular events like pub quizzes on Wednesdays and a nice décor that appeals to both lunch and casual evening diners. Vegan dishes are well-marked and largely adaptable, though prices are on the higher side for Kota Kinabalu, with lunch deals around RM 15 and some dishes noted for generous portions.

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No 18, Lorong Dewan, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88000

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–00:00
Tuesday
11:00–00:00
Wednesday
11:00–00:00
Thursday
11:00–00:00
Friday
11:00–00:00
Saturday
11:00–00:00
Sunday
11:00–00:00

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, tempeh, beans
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