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An unforgettable experience #FlavorMeetsFire - La Central by Mario Pagan, San Juan, PR

La Central by Mario Pagan

4.7
4.7
1261 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 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 11:30–17:00 Dinner Mon, Tue 17:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,261 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
  • 4.4Value

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.

1,261 Reviews

  1. jose

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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.

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  2. Daynelle

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Luis

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 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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  10. Jaime

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.7 stars by 1261 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for La Central by Mario Pagan

250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

  • Area
    San Juan
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 11:30–17:00 Dinner Mon, Tue 17:00–22:00 Wed–Sat 17:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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
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