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Café Central, El Paso, TX

Café Central

4.8
4.8
2323 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
Cafe Central offers an outstanding experience; delectable cuisine and our dedication to thoughtful service are evident in every staff member, making it a preferred destination for locals and visitors alike. Offering an expansive, award winning wine selection and exquisite gourmet dishes with a Southwestern twist in mind to create exceptional cuisine from appetizers to entrees. Located in the heart of downtown, just one block from the Museum of Art, Plaza Theater, San Jacinto Plaza, Convention Center, and other hotels.
El Paso’s only winner of the Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence for the past 11 years and honored with the Distinguished Restaurants of America (DiRoNa) Award for Excellence. After a long day of travel, indulge in the Cafe Central experience. Join us for dinner and enjoy the impeccable service and cuisine. Your table’s ready, and the bar is fully stocked.

Experience timeless tradition at Cafe Central and be part of the legacy. Bon appétit!
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (915) 545-2233
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kasey Kaplan
  • Catering
    Please call Event Planner at (915) 545-2233 or email estela@cafecentral.com for details and we will make sure to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    For private event reservations, we do not allow any outside entertainment. We will help you plan the most memorable event, please inquire with us!
  • Private party contact
    Estela Abelleyra: (915) 545-2233 ext. 110
  • Neighborhood
    El Paso
  • Cross street
    Mills and San Antonio Street
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $5.00 Lunch and $10.00 at Dinner
  • Entertainment
    Jazz on Thursdays; Piano during Dinner Monday thru Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,323 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambiance

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Good for groups

  • El Paso

    Neighborhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • El Paso

    Good for special occasions

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambiance

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Good for groups

  • El Paso

    Neighborhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • El Paso

    Good for special occasions

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Central offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "fantastic wine selection" and "perfectly prepared dishes." It's a go-to spot for special occasions, praised for its "cozy atmosphere" and "top-notch" staff. While some note occasional service delays, the overall experience is "outstanding."

2,323 Reviews
  1. Cathy

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    They really crowded the tables in, and even though we had a reservation, they were going to put us right by the door, which would have been very drafty with people coming in all the time for their table. They moved us to the back and we were right by the door, where the kitchen is. That table was not much better since the waiters kept bumping into my husband as they passed by to and from the kitchen. The worst was my son-in-law had a Caesar salad that did not include olives yet there were two olive pits in his salad, and he almost broke his tooth. there was my not much of a fuss made by us regarding that because we wanted to enjoy a nice dinner, but they certainly did not try to make up for it in anyway at all. The restaurant is very nice. The food is excellent, and the service is very good as well.

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  2. Francisco

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Despite the changes over the years, Cafe Central has maintained the high standards I've always expected. Service, food, wine, cocktails. We went for our anniversary and the service was absolutely lovely.

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  3. Carlos

    VIP

    El Paso

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food took way too long, we waited about one hour.

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  4. Hector

    El Paso

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I went there to celebrate our anniversary. We had the green Chile soup and dover sole. Both were excellent we really enjoyed them. The story with the wine was not up to standards. First it took the waiter very long to bring the wine menu. Then I ordered a bottle of a chardonnay from Sonoma that was listed in their short menu offering the wine also by the glass. Waiter came back to say they did not have it. Then I ordered a second chardonnay from Sonoma, waiter came back to say they did not have it either. He then suggested a chardonnay from Santa Barbara, which was OK, but not what we were looking for. The evening was enjoyable and we will be back.

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  5. Gary

    El Paso

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Experience. Staff was friendly and helpful from start to finish. Had a wheel chair in our party and they were over the top in accomidating us. Waiter and assistant were so nice and attentive. Can’t wait to come back.

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  6. Claudia

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Central is my favorite restaurant in EP! Amazing food and service!

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  7. Sara

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was fabulous! Adam our waiter was excellent! The food was delicious! Overall a wonderful dinner and night!

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  8. Brandon

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pork loin chop and ribeye steak were cooked perfectly and delicious. Ambience with piano music and singer was great. Very good service and atmosphere, great overall experience
    Café CentralResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Brandon! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the perfectly cooked pork loin chop and ribeye steak, as well as the great ambiance with piano music. It's wonderful to know that you had a great overall experience with our service and atmosphere. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional dining experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful meal!

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  9. Jonas

    El Paso

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was just ok. I want to see my steak. It was overly covered in fried onions. Didn’t taste like a quality steak
    Café CentralResponded 6 days ago
    Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll certainly take it into account to improve the dining experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.

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  10. Diana

    New Mexico

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Starters of beef carpaccio and signature green chile soup were amazing and Angel was an awesome server. Our entrees of duck and ribeye however were underwhelming. The duck arrived at our table without a key component - the foie gras terrine. No mention would have been made of it if I hadn’t asked about it. I was really looking forward to trying it and the presentation seemed to be a little lackluster without it. Taste-wise it was rather under seasoned. The ribeye seemed like it may have been sitting for a bit and the mashed potatoes weren’t served very warm.
    Café CentralResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the starters and appreciate your thoughts on the entrees. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced and will certainly use your comments to improve. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly so we can ensure your next visit is a more memorable one. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Café Central is rated 4.8 stars by 2323 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Café Central

109 North Oregon st, El Paso, TX 79901

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mills and San Antonio Street
  • Neighborhood
    El Paso
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $5.00 Lunch and $10.00 at Dinner
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kasey Kaplan
  • Entertainment
    Jazz on Thursdays; Piano during Dinner Monday thru Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (915) 545-2233
  • Catering
    Please call Event Planner at (915) 545-2233 or email estela@cafecentral.com for details and we will make sure to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    For private event reservations, we do not allow any outside entertainment. We will help you plan the most memorable event, please inquire with us!
  • Private party contact
    Estela Abelleyra: (915) 545-2233 ext. 110
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