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

La Central by Mario Pagan

4.6
4.6
1339 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive chef
    Mario Pagán
  • 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

What 1,339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Steakhouse

  • Puerto Rico

    Hot spot

  • Puerto Rico

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Central by Mario Pagan offers a refined dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Known for its perfectly cooked steaks and vibrant ambiance, the restaurant provides a memorable culinary journey. Guests praise the attentive staff and delightful menu, making it "highly recommended" for special occasions.

1,339 Reviews
  1. Yosibel

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    El lugar es divino, el ambiente inmejorable, el mesero se portó espectacular. Deben mejorar algo la organización de las host, esa primera impresión es supremamente importante. Lo demás fue excelente!!!

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  2. Carmen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, a little bit expensive, the service was excellent and the place too

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  3. Sarah

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente servicio. Fue nuestra primera veZ y nos recomendaron comida, trago y extremes Excelente

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  4. Hector

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Servicio lento pero su carta de comida excelente y buen ambiente entiendo que deben mejorar el servicio de los meseros

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  5. Roberto

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lamentablemente ayer se nos indicó que no podíamos pedir a la carta, siendo pobre la selección.

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  6. Jorge

    VIP

    Caribbean

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great. The Tomahawk was very juicy and tender. The drinks are always good. The octopus with refrito hummus was excellent.

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  7. Rafi

    Caribbean

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice. Lot's of flies around the table, so we had to eat fast and waving them away. Also it seemed they were running short on employees, so the service slow. Still, we liked it!

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  8. Valerie

    Alabama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We are foodies people. We love tried different foods and visits many restaurants anywhere. Thats why I can tell that The food is average. I am from PR and I was expecting something more tasteful. You can taste food like that or better anywhere in PR , and not so expensive.The place is nice . The waiters was nice and friendly but there was a woman, petite and brunette, dressed in different colors like the other host , (a pink pale dress), that l didn’t know who she was, that told us that we had to leave because she needed the table for a couple. We were 5 persons eating and drinking there. We were talking and having a good time.We tried almost everything on the menu, and our bill was for $700.00.However she ask us to leave the table for a couple. You can imagine how embarrassed was that moment. Of course we paid our bill and leave the restaurant. Of course I will never come back to this place and I don’t recommend this restaurant to anyone.

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  9. Megmaesther

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good choice, an excellent service. For sure Recomended

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  10. Jeff

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was very slow and the food was not very good. Steak was tough, and fish was overcooked and rubbery. Do not recommend this place

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La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.6 stars by 1339 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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
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