Café Central

Café Central reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Noe VIP

   Tucson1 review

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The only salvageable part of the meal was the excellent service from the wait staff. I have been coming here for years, but unfortunately this will be the last time. On Saturday 5/17 I ordered the scallops and they were so salty, they were borderline inedible. Just terrible. We also had the beef tips and asked for them medium rare. They came back well done, dry, and tasted like over-seasoned bits of rubber. We felt bloated and horrible afterwards, so uncomfortable that our evening was ruined. What are you all doing in the kitchen? What happened to this place? $200 for one of the worst meals of our lives.
   

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   Leopoldo

   New Mexico1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service are always top notch. This is our go to place to celebrate.
   

   Café CentralResponded on May 12, 2025

   Thank you, Leopoldo! We're delighted to hear that you consistently enjoy the food and service at Cafe Central. It’s wonderful to know that we are your go-to place for celebrations. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we will continue striving to provide the best experience possible. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments soon!
   

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   Michael

   Las Vegas31 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was tremendously slow!!! Food was cold. Portions very small. Way over priced for the amount of food and the quality of the food. Go somewhere else
   

   Café CentralResponded on May 12, 2025

   Hello Michael, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit to Cafe Central. We sincerely apologize for the slow service and that the food did not meet your expectations in terms of temperature and portion size. Your concerns are important to us, and we will look into these issues to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your comments and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you for sharing your experience!
   

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   Virginia VIP

   Chicago99 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   We love going to Cafe Central to celebrate mom on Mother’s Day. Although the menu is a bit small for this quality cuisine, the food was excellent as usual. Our only concern was the extremely slow service we received. The entire experience was colored by the poor service so much that we often resorted to calling any waiter that passed by. The restaurant was rather busy, so to some extent it’s understandable. Until we will over charged with items we did not order. Again, for this fine an establishment we expect top shelf service always.
   

   Café CentralResponded on May 14, 2025

   Hi Virginia, Thank you for your review of Cafe Central. We're thrilled that you chose to celebrate Mother’s Day with us and enjoyed the excellent food. However, we sincerely apologize for the slow service and any overcharging you experienced. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will take action to address these concerns. We appreciate your understanding and hope to provide you with a more seamless experience on your next visit. Best regards, The Cafe Central Team
   

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   Rene

   El Paso3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Went for Mother’s Day. Didn’t know they had a fixed menu. It wasn’t mentioned on their website. Been there before and loved their regular menu. Not a fan of fixed menus. Didn’t care for the Caesar salad as it didn’t taste fresh and we had to chop it all up ourselves. It took a very very long time to get our food and when we did our steaks were cold and the sauce was dried up on the plate. Had to ask for a Side of sauce. Items just didn’t taste fresh at all that day. Steaks were cold and dry. It was crazy busy and chaotic and items were really slow to come out of the kitchen.
   

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   Juan

   El Paso3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing service and food, the atmosphere was amazing as well good live music
   

   Café CentralResponded on May 12, 2025

   Thank you, Juan! We're delighted to hear that you experienced amazing service and food during your visit to Cafe Central. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the atmosphere and the live music as well. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and they motivate our team to keep providing exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful evening soon!
   

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   Angel

   El Paso1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing service even though it was Mother’s Day, it was amazing service !!!
   

   Café CentralResponded on May 11, 2025

   Thank you, Angel! We're thrilled to hear that you received amazing service at Cafe Central, especially on Mother’s Day. Our team works hard to ensure every guest has a memorable experience, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful visit soon!
   

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   Lennie VIP

   El Paso179 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   It was interesting that our waiter never asked what we would like to drink. We had to ask to order cocktails. And then the same thing for dessert. Never asked what we would like for dessert and we had to ask. I did not think the food was as good as usual. The escargot was extremely salty, the crème brûlée was cold inside, and I did not like the lobster agnoletti, their new dish which did not have any real flavor. Maybe needed salt or something. But they handled our group of 12 extremely well other than that. Of course it’s pricey but you know that going in
   

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   Dianna

   Dallas2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been loving this restaurant for 40 years so that says it all. It's always been one of the best if not THE best restaurant in El Paso.
   

   Café CentralResponded on May 5, 2025

   Forty years of loyalty what a gift. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your table!
   

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    Monica VIP

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Staff is very attentive, from the time you walk in the door (always someone holding the door open for you) to being seated and served. We went there before a concert and they actually asked us if we were attending then told us they would be conscious of the time. Food was delicious and prepared as ordered. Definitely recommend this place as a date night.
    

    Café CentralResponded on May 5, 2025

    We're so pleased to hear our team made your evening seamless and that the timing, service, and cuisine all came together just right. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for your next night out.
    

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