La Central by Mario Pagan

4.7

737 Reviews

$50 and over

Caribbean

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Rediscover the bold flavors you love from renowned Chef Mario Pagán and get immersed into Puerto Rico’s roots and traditions as you join us on an unprecedented culinary journey that will ignite your palate.

La Central pays homage to a fundamental emblem of Puerto Rico’s history: “la caña de azúcar”, through the creative use of sugarcane & rum in its dishes.

The heat of the charcoal grill is palpable from the dining room in this open kitchen concept, where guests can enjoy a decadent tomahawk steak or a crispy branzino cooked to perfection over an open flame. La Central’s entrées are sizable, meant to be shared among friends or family with cocktails or a bottle of wine from the sommelier’s selection.

Chef Mario Pagán’s appetite for new techniques while staying true to Puerto Rico’s heritage proves that an upscale cuisine combined with fire are a timeless match worthy of your palate.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin American
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 998-9445
Website
https://bit.ly/LaCentralReservations
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
We have self-parking available at Lote Oeste and & the Magenta Lot as well as Valet Parking service for $20
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

Experiences

Valentine’s Prix Fixe Dinner
$88.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2023 only
Celebra una noche íntima y sabrosa en #LaCentralbyMarioPagán junto a esa persona especial♥️ Acompáñanos el martes, 14 de febrero para una cena de cuatro cursos creada por nuestro Chef Ejecutivo, José Cruz, para celebrar el Día de San Valentín de la forma más deliciosa 🔥 El menú consiste de platos como Coffee Rub Beef Carpaccio, Tomato Risotto, Duck Breast, Tiramisu y más… Para comenzar, disfruta de los cocteles creados por nuestros mixólogos. Romeo: Whiskey |Café | Sal | Caramelo. Julieta: Pitaya | Parcha | Clara de Huevo | Limón 🍸 El menú Prix Fixe tiene un costo por persona de $88 (no incluye IVU y propina). Los cocteles tienen un costo de $14 cada uno (no incluye IVU y propina). ¡Los esperamos! 🔥✨

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What 737 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Eledo12
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for local cuisine but fine dinning at the same time
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food3service3ambience5
La cocina no trabajo bien, la masa de las alcapurrias no estaba bien cocida, la pata de cochinillo hubo que devolverla porque estaba cruda por dentro, no se podia ni cortar. Pedi un Branzino que llegó mis invitados habían terminado de comer. En general la cocina fue un desastre. Los camareros y el gerente son espectaculares, hicieron de todo para que la experiencia fuera estupenda, aun con todas las decepciones.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Food was not tasty and very expensive. We were really disappointed. Also, old fashioned was not done well. Restaurant Is Very overrated!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Birthday dinner. Sat upstairs and would have liked to be seated downstairs. Food was delicious and drinks were awesome
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was on point. Excellent service, knowledgeable waiters, delicious food and cocktails and the desserts, out if this world.
EK
EricK
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. We would definitely visit again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
5 Stars Excelent Service and attention
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing!!! Love the food and service!!! Great location
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Good service, good food
AR
AracelisR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Estuvo todo espectacular y la comida rica, fuimos por nuestro aniversario y tuvieron hermosos detalles con nosotros.
GW
GWknowsbest
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great grilled fish and meat. But PLEASE, turn the loud music down. I want to hear my friends not the music you think I should like played too loudly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything about El Central by Mario Pagan ! Bravo !
OG
OfeliaG
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
The appetizers were excellent, specially the morcilla and the octopus, however, my filet mignon was cooked medium well even though I ordered it rare. Critical mistake!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Post Holiday Dinner
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WallisP
Caribbean
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valerie was the waitress she was great. Super sweet and she know the food .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Una experiencia encantadora! La comida y el postre a otro nivel!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. Thanks to our server, Paul!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Se enjoyed every second of the night
DP
DPerez
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente servicio, la comida diferente, maravillosa. Personal con mucho detalle y de conocimiento. Mucho exito!
ND
NestorD
Orlando
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
Food was not as good as last time. Also being on a turistic area not having kids meal was uncomfortable. The choice for a child was 60 $ steak.
PF
PatrickF
Fort Lauderdale
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was very good, “tabaco y Ron” drink was amazing (do Barrilito instead of Bacardi 8). Server was not very knowledgeable and not very personable. Definitely expensive but it’s worth it!
TC
TracyC
Caribbean
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstandibg service, great Drinks, ambiance, and Charcoal grilled. Thumbs up (Family 5)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Espectacular! Recomendado 💯
GR
GiselleR
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exelente lugar, servicio y comida 💯 Recomendado 💯
AH
AndreaH
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Tommyhawk steak was perfect! The service was excellent and the cocktails were delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect dinner. Great table and service. The food and the wine were a nice experience. Highly recommended.
S
Sharice
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was FANTASTIC! Appetizer, cocktails, meals. The restaurant decor was stunning in person compared to the online photos. I wish I recalled our servers name because she was an absolute delight! I really hope to return to this restaurant sooner than later.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second-time visiting, and was an excellent experience. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Estuve con mi familia ya que estamos de paseo acá en Puerto Rico!!! Divino para una cena elegante. 100% eso si reserva con tiempo, Sin embargo la atención SÚPER BUENA.. Casualmente reserve el mismo día solo para 4 personas y somos un grupo de 8 pero la chica trabajo lo imposible para conseguirnos la mesa la verdad muy queridas. Definitivamente para volver x todo.
MD
MarianaD
Caribbean
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
My reservation was on 9:15 pm but when I got seated the waiter told us that the kitchen closes at 10:00 and I was like I don’t understand why they take late reservations and they rush you to choose what we wanted not a good experience I couldn’t enjoy nothing. The food was too expensive for the quality.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente todo muy rico , el majado de apio espectacular!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating our 20th anniversary and this was beyond my expectations. Every recommendation and plates were 10/10. The attention by Coralys was excellent.
NR
NathanielR
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing, the food exquisite and great customer service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
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ddfm
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my Birthday and I felt so pampered. The service was great. The food was excellent as well as the presentation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
servicio increíble con comida y bebidas deliciosas. nuestra servidora era fantástica
R
Rita
New York Area
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience2
We sat outside very noisy and the tables were plastic definitely not what we expected for the extremely expensive bill
HC
HectorC
Caribbean
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wedding anniversary
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service is super friendly!
ER
EileenR
Caribbean
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and perfect service.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.7 stars by 737 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 7, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for La Central by Mario Pagan

250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Neighborhood
San Juan
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
We have self-parking available at Lote Oeste and & the Magenta Lot as well as Valet Parking service for $20
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://bit.ly/LaCentralReservations
Phone number
(787) 998-9445

La Central by Mario Pagan

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Valentine’s Prix Fixe Dinner

Popular dishes

Chicken Butifarra

Sofrito Lobster Cakes

Angus Beef Filet

Menu

What 737 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is La Central by Mario Pagan restaurant rated?

Is La Central by Mario Pagan currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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