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Café Central, El Paso, TX

Café Central

4.8
4.8
2297 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
Cafe Central offers an outstanding experience; delectable cuisine and our dedication to thoughtful service are evident in every staff member, making it a preferred destination for locals and visitors alike. Offering an expansive, award winning wine selection and exquisite gourmet dishes with a Southwestern twist in mind to create exceptional cuisine from appetizers to entrees. Located in the heart of downtown, just one block from the Museum of Art, Plaza Theater, San Jacinto Plaza, Convention Center, and other hotels.
El Paso’s only winner of the Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence for the past 11 years and honored with the Distinguished Restaurants of America (DiRoNa) Award for Excellence. After a long day of travel, indulge in the Cafe Central experience. Join us for dinner and enjoy the impeccable service and cuisine. Your table’s ready, and the bar is fully stocked.

Experience timeless tradition at Cafe Central and be part of the legacy. Bon appétit!
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (915) 545-2233
  • Website
    http://www.cafecentral.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kasey Kaplan
  • Catering
    Please call Event Planner at (915) 545-2233 or email estela@cafecentral.com for details and we will make sure to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    For private event reservations, we do not allow any outside entertainment. We will help you plan the most memorable event, please inquire with us!
  • Private party contact
    Estela Abelleyra: (915) 545-2233 ext. 110
  • Location
    109 North Oregon st, El Paso, TX 79901
  • Area
    El Paso
  • Cross Street
    Mills and San Antonio Street
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $5.00 Lunch and $10.00 at Dinner
  • Entertainment
    Jazz on Thursdays; Piano during Dinner Monday thru Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,297 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambience

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Good for groups

  • El Paso

    Healthy

  • El Paso

    Hot spot

  • El Paso

    Neighbourhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • El Paso

    Good for special occasions

  • El Paso

    Lively

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambience

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Good for groups

  • El Paso

    Healthy

  • El Paso

    Hot spot

  • El Paso

    Neighbourhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • El Paso

    Good for special occasions

  • El Paso

    Lively

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Central in El Paso offers an "amazing dining experience" with exquisite food and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the Chilean sea bass and "phenomenal" caviar spaghetti. With live music and a cozy atmosphere, it's perfect for special occasions. "The best in El Paso," this spot is a must-visit for fine dining enthusiasts.

2,297 Reviews

  1. Nani

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall My family and I had a great time. Daniel was excellent and talked us through everything, he also checked on the table in decent time and was within ear shot incase we needed him. 10/10 recommend
    Café CentralResponded today
    Hi Nani! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time and that Daniel provided excellent service. Your recommendation means a lot to us and inspires our team to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit soon!

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  2. Gerardo

    Monterrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buena atención en todo momento, desde que ingresa hasta que sales y buen ambiente para todo tipo de ocasión
    Café CentralResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Gerardo! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're delighted to hear that you experienced very good service and enjoyed the atmosphere during your visit. Your positive feedback encourages our team to keep providing exceptional experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable occasion soon!

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  3. Julio

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Adam was outstanding knew exactly when to soothe table and when to ask for additional service. Over all a great business dinner
    Café CentralResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Julio! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central! We're delighted to hear that Adam provided outstanding service and contributed to a great business dinner. Your positive feedback inspires our team to continue delivering exceptional experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit soon!

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  4. Gail

    Indiana

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding wine list. Awesome service (thank you Bryan) and superb food presentation, quality, and flavor.
    Café CentralResponded 4 days ago
    Hi, Gail! Thank you for your outstanding review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our wine list, the service from Bryan, and the superb quality of our food. Your kind words motivate us to keep delivering exceptional dining experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal!

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  5. A Daniel

    Kansas City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best brunch on a Saturday! Amazing wine list. Always a great meal with outstanding service
    Café CentralResponded 5 days ago
    Hi A! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the best brunch experience with our amazing wine list and outstanding service. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional meals. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great visit soon! 🍽️✨

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  6. Eduardo

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Central was a nice experience. Food and drink were great. Bread service was outstanding. Highly recommended.
    Café CentralResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Eduardo! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central. We're thrilled to hear that you had a nice experience and enjoyed our food, drinks, and outstanding bread service. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit soon. 🌟

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  7. Heidi

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience. The food was exceptional and the service even better.
    Café CentralResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Heidi! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central. We're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience with both our food and service. Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering the best for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable meal!

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  8. Elizabeth

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience, good food, and wonderful staff.
    Café CentralResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Elizabeth! Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Cafe Central. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the amazing ambiance, good food, and our wonderful staff. Your support means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful experience soon! 🌟

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  9. Alexandro

    El Paso

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, as fine dining as any big city.
    Café CentralResponded on 13 November 2024
    Hi Alexandro, Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're delighted to hear that you consistently have a great experience with us, and we appreciate your recognition of our fine dining atmosphere. Your feedback inspires us to maintain our high standards and continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal soon! Best regards, Cafe Central Team

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  10. Kevin

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing like always. Their beet tower is the best!
    Café CentralResponded on 10 November 2024
    Hi Kevin! Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you love our beet tower at Cafe Central. Your support means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious dishes. See you soon!

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FAQs

Café Central is rated 4.8 stars by 2297 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Café Central

109 North Oregon st, El Paso, TX 79901

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mills and San Antonio Street
  • Area
    El Paso
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $5.00 Lunch and $10.00 at Dinner
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kasey Kaplan
  • Entertainment
    Jazz on Thursdays; Piano during Dinner Monday thru Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cafecentral.com/
  • Phone number
    (915) 545-2233
  • Catering
    Please call Event Planner at (915) 545-2233 or email estela@cafecentral.com for details and we will make sure to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    For private event reservations, we do not allow any outside entertainment. We will help you plan the most memorable event, please inquire with us!
  • Private party contact
    Estela Abelleyra: (915) 545-2233 ext. 110
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