Cenaduría Selecta · Mexicali · Est. 1945
Machaca tacos, pozole, and home cooking three generations keep coming back for.
Fifteen minutes from the Calexico crossing, with our own free parking.
You have two ways back. Calexico West, downtown, is open 24 hours. Calexico East is open 6 AM to 10 PM, so if you stay for a late dinner, plan on the downtown crossing. Check the live wait times before you leave.
We're fifteen minutes from the border, with our own free, well-lit lot. You won't be circling for street parking after dinner.
Family reunions, office dinners, birthdays, the whole crew after a game. We've been seating large groups since 1945, and our charolas (shareable platters) are made for the whole table.
Tell us how many and when. We'll have it ready.
Most people spend $215 to $350 MXN per person.
No cover charge, ever.
“The place was great. I regret not taking a photo when they brought the food. We were so hungry and it smelled so good that I couldn't wait to take the photo. The service was excellent and very attentive.”
“A place that makes you feel at home from the moment you arrive. Their phrase “Bienvenidos a su casa” truly describes the experience: the atmosphere is very nice, warm and welcoming, and the whole place is spotless. The staff is very attentive; Ricardo served our table and was super kind and attentive the whole time.
The food was delicious. We tried caldo de res, chiles rellenos and sopes, all with a homemade, very tasty flavor. The desserts and the coffee were the perfect finishing touch. We didn't have to wait too long for our dishes and everything arrived just right.
The price is about $300 MXN per person. I would definitely come back, especially with my family.”
“Excellent service, very good food and a family atmosphere that will make you come back. The beef fajitas are delicious and the dish is big so you won't leave hungry. The soup of the day was caldo de res, also delicious.
You can pair your meal with corn or flour tortillas. Recommended!”
“Very tasty food, very friendly staff and a super family-friendly atmosphere. If I could ask for anything, it would be more parking and more shade outside while we wait for our table, but other than that, a great place, and the gentleman who helps you in the parking lot is also very friendly.”
“The place has a nice, well-decorated atmosphere, with enough space and tables for groups of different sizes. I went with about 10 people and the staff was very attentive and friendly. The food is delicious and the portions are big; there's a good variety of Mexican dishes and drinks. I ordered chicken enchiladas suizas and they were very good. Prices run between $250 and $300 MXN per person. It's an ideal place to go with family and enjoy a nice time.”
Yes. Cenaduría Selecta is a family Mexican restaurant in Mexicali, about fifteen minutes from the Calexico border crossings, with free private parking. It has been open since 1945.
Cenaduría Selecta has served Mexican food in Mexicali since 1945 and is rated 4.6 on TripAdvisor, #3 of 357 restaurants in Mexicali (October 2026). Guests order machaca tacos, mole poblano, enchiladas and pozole.
Yes. The full menu is online in English, with prices in Mexican pesos (MXN), at cenaduriaselecta.com/cenaduria-selecta-menu-english.
Calexico West (downtown) is open 24 hours. Calexico East is open 6 AM to 10 PM (U.S. CBP, October 2026). Check live wait times at bwt.cbp.gov before you leave.
Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 10 PM. Monday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Weekend buffet on Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 1 PM.
Ave. Arista & Calle G 1510, Col. Nueva, Mexicali, B.C.
Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 10 PM · Monday, 8 AM to 5 PM · Free parking on site
