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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
1294 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
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

Menu

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What 1,294 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Steakhouse

  • Puerto Rico

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Central by Mario Pagan offers a delightful dining experience with "great food," an inviting atmosphere, and "excellent service." Guests frequently praise the attentive staff and memorable culinary offerings, such as the octopus starter and lamb with coffee crust. The ambiance is enhanced by live music, making it ideal for special occasions.

1,294 Reviews

  1. Natalia

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 definitivamente vuelvo. La mesera fue increíble la comida igual. Aun así estaba un poco ruidoso pero de verdad que fue increíble.

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  2. Cloudline

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Some great bites! One of our filets was ordered medium, but was purple and cold in the middle. We sent back two times to have it retfired, last time it landed at well done.

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  3. Aleah

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food took a very long time to come out. Restaurant is overrated in my opinion. The restaurant did not offer many options for salad dressing,drinks or steak topping options. I also wouldn’t recommend as a family friendly restaurant.
    La Central by Mario PaganResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Aleah. We're sorry to hear that your experience at La Central didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide excellent food and service to all our guests, and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback on our salad dressing, drinks, and steak topping options. We'll certainly take your comments into consideration as we continuously work to improve our offerings. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  4. Reinaldo

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambient and service was very good. But food quality wasn't the best value for the cost. I left very disappointed with the tasteless beef and low quality add-ons. I am not returning.
    La Central by Mario PaganResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Reinaldo, We're really sorry to hear that your experience at La Central didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our food quality and it's disappointing to hear that you found our beef and add-ons tasteless. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into account. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to impress you. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Javiel

    Caribbean

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutamente todo todo Excelente. 100% Recomendado.

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  6. Wendy

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Today we enjoyed the first dinner of 2025 and everything was excellent!!! We enjoyed and will be back soon

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  7. Ana

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buen servicio, comida buenísima. .....................

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  8. Matthew

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our food. The bathrooms were neat too. Also our English speaking waitstaff were very proficient.

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  9. Bryce

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, especially the steak. However, it was extremely busy and we were seated approximately 45 minutes after our reservation time. It was also extremely loud. I think there are better value options for a nice meal in San Juan.

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  10. Emilio

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremadamente lento el servicio.. muy malo Y la comida muy regular

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FAQs

La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.6 stars by 1294 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 22 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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