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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
1373 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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

Experiences

  • The Dark Side of the Grapes

    $195.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 22, 2025 only
    Step into The Dark Side of the Grapes, an intimate six-course dining experience where fire meets flavor and every plate tells a story. Chef José Cruz Prieto crafts a bold menu that journeys through rich textures and vibrant flavors, perfectly paired with an exclusive wine selection curated by Sommelier Miguel Seda. From delicate canapés to the final sweet bite, each course finds its perfect match in wines that elevate the dining experience—ending with a decadent panna cotta and a glass of Moscato d’Asti. Join us for an unforgettable evening where passion, flavor, and fine wine take center stage. Reserve your spot now and explore the darker side of the grape!
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Menu

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What 1,373 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Steakhouse

  • Puerto Rico

    Steakhouse

  • Puerto Rico

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Central by Mario Pagan offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing food." The ambiance is lively, often featuring live music, making it a "special place" for memorable occasions. Standout dishes include the branzino, octopus, and filet mignon. Despite some pricing concerns, many guests "highly recommend" this culinary gem for its "outstanding" cuisine and "inviting atmosphere."

1,373 Reviews

  1. Alberto

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lot of fun at this place. The cheese croquetas with the guava sause was the best appetizer ever. They also have good choices of wine and authentic puertorrican food. The waitress was Valerie and she was very nice also. Hopefully, we'll be back soon.

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  2. john

    New York City617 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very very creative and delicious food and our server Joelle was the best!! We enjoyed every course. I would have liked a few higher end wines to choose from but they did have Insignia which is very good. I would suggest a few higher European wines to offer. But I will be back and they also have a cigar lounge on 2nd floor I intend to go to next time. Restaurant is positively a must go!!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente el servicio y la comida, muy buen ambiente.

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  4. JuanCarlos

    Miami6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    When I arrived they were expecting us and the table was ready. Service on point and very professional & casual. Made us feel comfortable. Food was amazing the only issue was the music. It was so loud we were not able to communicate to the point that it was a joke among us all the efforts to have a nice conversation. Outside of that it was good.

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  5. Beau VIP

    Miami3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience all around. The food, service, and drinks were fantastic!

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  6. Claudio VIP

    Caribbean12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was terrible, all night we had to ask for the bread, drinks, water, we had to ask to clean our table several times during the service, actually we had to coach the servers hoy to do service. We could se our drinks in the bar sitting there for a long time. We had to aks for ice several times. They did not bring things we ordered and had to ask again and again. Very poor service and our reservation was at 6pm that it was not busy at all. Acutally it was slow. The food was mediocre. The beef carpaccio was more of a beef montaditonthat a carpaccio, the pulpo was a extra small portion and the quality was mediocre at best, it comes with a refrito that looked like it had been sitting on the expedite for a long time as it was dry. Steaks where tough and we really doubt they where PRIME beef as they describe in the menu. Steaks did not come cooked as we asked for they were more medium- Medium well than medium rare as we asked for. We did not sent it back because it would have ruined the experience of all eating at the same time. This where 2 "prime" NY steaks. The picaña we ordered was tough. The side where very small for being 14 dollars each and not executes correctly and they came out one by one not at the same time. The desserts where pretty bad. Very bad experience. It has been out second bad experience in a row. Dont think we will be back. A year ago it was good dont know what happened. Still a very nice looking restaurant but not worth the $$$.

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  7. Sharon VIP

    Columbus24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and outstanding food. Perfect night

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  8. JeffP

    Greater Boston44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It takes genius to create a restaurant like this. Great ambience, cool decor, perfect lighting, the best food, cool drinks. It is a place you want to be. I had the best branzino I have ever had. Somehow they completely filleted it and left it intact. Perfectly cooked. You can’t beat this place.

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  9. Juan Carlos

    Caribbean2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    La comida no estuvo bien. La carne la ordenamos medium y llegó sobre cocinada.

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  10. Paul

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Toni-wan provided excellent service! Great food and wonderful ambiance.

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FAQs

La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.7 stars by 1373 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 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
    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
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