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Applebee's Grill + Bar

+1 760-353-8311
2421 Cottonwood Dr, El Centro, CA 92243 United States of America
Open Today: 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Amenities

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Planning
  • Accepts reservations
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Other
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Best WLM Reviews

The food was great and so was service. The only complaint I have is the flies, I had to stop eating and go home because it was overwhelming how many flies were trying to get on our food.
Got the 2 for $35 deal, the 2 for deals are the best choice in my opinion. Food was good and service was great. The Christmas decorations added a nice touch to the atmosphere. No complaints.
Food was great, service was better than most places. I took my toddlers w no entertainment. The food was fast enough that they ate and were good. The white queso & wonton tacos are a favorite! We tried the nachos, they were okay.
Service was terrible, server brought the wrong drink (and okay that happens) but he forgot to bring the correct one and when he finally brings it (only because I asked him for it in passing because he didn’t check on us) he drops it off annoyed and leaves so quickly. The hostess brings us to-go silverware saying they ran out of silverware (keep in mind we are 1 of 4 families in the restaurant when we got there) and yet the next 3 parties to get there get regular silverware (so like, what?). The (food) wings were dry looked like they left them under the heater light until our food was ready because it all came out at the same time and the four cheese Mac and chicken tasted like water down Alfredo and also looked and tasted like it was under the heating lamp forever. My kids cheeseburgers were actually good at least they didn’t mess with their food. But overall just a terrible experience, which was disappointing because I USED to love going there, but this time I felt profiled and unwelcome, even trying to get my check, so I can leave proved to be a task for our server who once again I had to flag down and once he finally got it we were waiting so long for him to come get my card to pay because once again he just dropped off the ticket and ran. My family finally got up went to the car to wait, while I waited for him to close out our check. Beyond disappointed and I must admit that for the first time ever I didn’t tip, which I always do, feels taboo but I couldn’t justify tipping such a bad experience.
Today I went out with my friend to enjoy some drinks and food. The server, Francisco, was far from nice and friendly. He laughed in my friends face when my friend asked for prices of drinks. This made my friend feel bad and decided not to ordery a drink, no one should be treated like that. Please fix your customer service Apple bees.
We had a great service????????. I ordered the 4 cheese macaroni with 3 tiny honey spicy tender chicken. The cheese sauce was to liquid with no flavor. I also had a michelada. The beer was flat, and the rim of the cup had black pepper, giving it a weird taste.
I love a good Applebees but this location has had an issue with their plumbing for years and it seems to continue to go unaddressed. Last time in will be the last time in until we hear elsewhere the issue with the plumbing is resolved. The smell was horrid it was so difficult to enjoy ourselves, much less eat. To top it off it was really humid and hot in there so it was like a smelly hot fart sauna.
They have a delicious plates to go. My favorite is the Chicken lime, also the waitresses help me on the phone to select the dishes for 4 people and told us how to save more money and buy a little more.

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Opening Hours

Monday 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM

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