La Central by Mario Pagan

4.7

1259 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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
Neighborhood
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 1,259 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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.

1,259 Reviews

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Maribel
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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 5 days ago
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.
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Lesbia
Caribbean
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent dinner thanks to Toby one suggestions and service. We were delighted to have him as our waiter.
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Frankie
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La comida divina, el servicio excepcional y el ambiente extraordinario.
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Militza
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente experiencia para un momento especial, la calidad de la comida y su sabor fue indescriptible , los cocteles y las recomendaciones de nuestro mesero fueron sin duda una gran aportación a dicha experiencia. Excelente! 🩷
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Ilianie
Caribbean
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente servicio, comida y ambiente. Fuimos para el cumpleaños de mi esposo y fuimos con nuestro bebé de 4 meses. Todo estuvo súper nuestro mesero José excelente y súper atento. Fuimos a las 5pm para evitar que estuviera muy lleno por tener el bebé y la comida como siempre 10/10. Volveremos pronto!
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Luis
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy satisfecho con todo en especial la atencion de Alexandra y el staff…lo recomendaremos
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Jaime
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Noise level very high. The live music was competing with the overall noise level. Service was a little slow and disorganized but they got the job done. The Spanish white wine we chose was not available, although listed on their electronic wine list. It took the sommelier a while to get around to offering us an Italian substitute, which turned out to be an excellent choice. The food was excellent in very respect. No complaints on that front.
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Steele
Tampa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Our server left us sitting for over an hour after our food was delivered. She never returned to ask how it was, never refilled drinks, or anything else. We eventually got another server and she tried to save it, but was too late. Additionally, the food was mediocre at best. My steak had intense smoke to it, my wife’s was better. The sides were nothing to be impressed with. Basically steams vegetables. Overall will not return. There are plenty of high end restaurants that provide significantly better food quality and service.
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Jorge
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Got seated an hour after my reservation, think they gave my table away. Even though I got there in time for my reservation.
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La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.7 stars by 1259 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Google Map for La Central by Mario Pagan

250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Make a reservation

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Popular dishes

Branzino

Octopus Salad

Chateaubriand

Menu

What 1,259 people are saying

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