La Central by Mario Pagan

Name: La Central by Mario Pagan
Address: 250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR, United States, 00907
Telephone: (787) 566-0505
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1267 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

1 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

Immerse in bold flavors at La Central by Mario Pagán, located in Distrito T-Mobile, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

This modern tropical steakhouse will activate your senses in every bocado. The smell of charcoal fills the air while the elegance of the prominent copper rum sits majestically in the heart of the bar while you enjoy our house cocktails, such as Jardín de Edén or Mete Caña. The fiery grill takes center stage as prime cuts like the Ribeye or the 30oz Chateaubriand are grilled to perfection. For a perfect ending, indulge in the sweetness of our ¿A quién le amarga? desserts, which combine flavors that will leave you craving.

Cigar, rum, and whiskey enthusiasts, see and don’t be seen from the discrete walls of our Cigar Room and enjoy a glass of aged rum.

For a unique experience, step into a Private Dining Room for up to 42 guests, with a variety of seasonal prix fixe menus inspired by local cuisine.

Reserve now and enjoy the hottest ste

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Puerto Rican, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 566-0505
Website
https://distritot-mobile.com/la-central-by-mario-pagan
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive Chef
Mario Pagán

Location
250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR 00907
Area
San Juan
Parking details
Lunch: FREE Valet Parking. Wednesday to Friday 11:30am - 3:59pm. Dinner: $15 Valet Parking. Monday to Sunday 4:00 pm - Closing.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,267 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
Steakhouse
Puerto Rico
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Central by Mario Pagan offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "beautiful space" and "great ambiance," often highlighted by live music. While some find the wine list pricey, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for its unique menu and attentive staff.

1,267 Reviews

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Mohammed
New York City
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent steak and sea food when u are visiting San Juan. They cook the steak on charcoal which is very unique.
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Miguel L .
Caribbean
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Central is always a nice place to go. Food is reliably good, excellent service and very nice ambiance. Will keep coming.
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david
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, the place is in a fun location for both families or just friends.
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Rosibel
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
El servicio excelente, la comida riquísima un ambiente agradable
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Jose
Caribbean
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and exquisite food! The ambience and the music were great!
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jose
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, drinks and service were amazing. Ambiance is very nice as well as the live music.
La Central by Mario PaganResponded 6 days ago
Hi Josev, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, drinks, and service. It's great to know that our live music added to your experience as well. We strive to create a unique and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests at La Central by Mario Pagan. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team
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Daynelle
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo riquísimo y muy atentos! Los meseros muy amables. Un gran servicio y ambiente.
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Isaias
Caribbean
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, food amazing and cocktails the best of the best.
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Maribel
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Un buen lugar sin duda para comer rico y estar relax.
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Ana
Fort Lauderdale
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great quality wise. And the server was good. The issue was we had a reservation. And it took them 30 minutes to sit us down. Plus another 20/30 minutes for a waiter to actually come to our table. Two groups that were seated after us, got attended to before us. That kind of sucks.
La Central by Mario PaganResponded 6 days ago
Hello, Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to dine with us at La Central by Mario Pagan. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our quality and service. However, we apologize for the wait times you experienced. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for service and we're truly sorry for any inconvenience. We assure you that we are working on improving our reservation and service efficiency. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide you with a more seamless dining experience. Best Regards, The Management Team
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La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.7 stars by 1267 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

1 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

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250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Area
San Juan
Hours of Operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Puerto Rican, Latin American
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
Lunch: FREE Valet Parking. Wednesday to Friday 11:30am - 3:59pm. Dinner: $15 Valet Parking. Monday to Sunday 4:00 pm - Closing.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mario Pagán
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://distritot-mobile.com/la-central-by-mario-pagan
Phone number
(787) 566-0505

La Central by Mario Pagan

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Popular dishes

Branzino

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Chateaubriand

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What 1,267 people are saying

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