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19 EBT restaurants · El Centro, CA

Restaurants that accept EBT in El Centro, California

These 19 restaurants in El Centro are authorized to accept EBT through the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program. Eligible recipients can buy hot, prepared meals with their card.

Jack in the Box (4)McDonald's (2)Del Taco (2)Taco Bell (2)Wendy's (1)El Pollo Loco (1)Pizza Hut (1)Checkers/Rally's (1)Papa John's (1)Burger King (1)

Wendy's

2290 N Imperial Ave

Wendy's

El Pollo Loco

1403 N Imperial Ave

El Pollo Loco

Sombrero Mexican Food

703 E Danenberg Dr

Sombrero Mexican Food

Pizza Hut

635 N Imperial Ave

Pizza Hut

Jack in the Box

2100 S 4th St.

Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

666 N Imperial Ave

Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

2499 Cottonwood Dr

Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

699 E Danenberg Dr

Jack in the Box

Checkers/Rally's

1820 N Imperial Ave

Checkers/Rally's

Papa John's

1051 N Imperial Ave

Papa John's

Burger King

2901 S Dogwood Rd

Burger King

McDonald's

1990 S 4th St.

McDonald's

McDonald's

345 N Imperial Ave

McDonald's

Round Table Pizza

508 E Danenberg Dr

Round Table Pizza

Del Taco

2039 N Imperial Ave

Del Taco

Del Taco

1540 Ocotillo Dr

Del Taco

Taco Bell

1990 N Imperial Ave

Taco Bell

Taco Bell

350 Wake Ave

Taco Bell

Church's Chicken

480 N Imperial Ave

Church's Chicken
Reminder: EBT at restaurants is limited to Restaurant Meals Program recipients — generally those 60+, disabled, or experiencing homelessness. See who qualifies.

Frequently asked questions

Which restaurants accept EBT in El Centro?

El Centro has 19 restaurants authorized for the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program, including Jack in the Box, McDonald's, Del Taco, Taco Bell. Each accepts EBT from eligible recipients for prepared meals.

Can anyone use EBT at these El Centro restaurants?

No — only recipients enrolled in the Restaurant Meals Program: those who are 60 or older, have a disability, or are experiencing homelessness (and their spouses). California is a participating state.

What can I buy with EBT at a restaurant in El Centro?

Hot and ready-to-eat meals. Alcohol, tobacco and non-food items aren't covered, and most states don't allow EBT to pay tips. It draws from your regular SNAP balance.

Restaurant data from the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator — confirm authorization with the restaurant before visiting.