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Café Central, El Paso, TX

Café Central

4.8
4.8
2305 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,305 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
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambience

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Good for groups

  • El Paso

    Healthy

  • El Paso

    Hot spot

  • El Paso

    Neighbourhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • El Paso

    Good for special occasions

  • El Paso

    Lively

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambience

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Good for groups

  • El Paso

    Healthy

  • El Paso

    Hot spot

  • El Paso

    Neighbourhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • El Paso

    Good for special occasions

  • El Paso

    Lively

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Central in El Paso offers an "amazing dining experience" with exquisite food and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the Chilean sea bass and "phenomenal" caviar spaghetti. With live music and a cozy atmosphere, it's perfect for special occasions. "The best in El Paso," this spot is a must-visit for fine dining enthusiasts.

2,305 Reviews
  1. Nayeli

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our parents for the first time, they love the food drinks and place but this time service was a little bit slow, not sure if because restaurant was full or cause we were outdoors but in overall they loved it! Definitely recommend it 🫶🏽
    Café CentralResponded today
    Hi Nayeli, Thank you for your review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that your parents enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. We apologize for the slower service during your visit; it can happen when we’re busy. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will look into this matter to ensure we maintain our high standards. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you and your family again soon for an even better experience! Best regards, The Cafe Central Team

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  2. Luis

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good ambiance and service. Expensive but worth it for a special dinner.
    Café CentralResponded today
    Hi Luis, Thank you for your kind review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and service during your special dinner. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pricing, and we're glad you found it worth it. Your insights are valuable to us, and we'll continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of our dining experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable evening! Best regards, The Cafe Central Team

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  3. leslie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very awesome as always. Celebrating wedding anniversary of 25 yrs. Have come almost every yr.
    Café CentralResponded today
    Hi Leslie! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you chose to celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary with us and that you have been a loyal customer over the years. Your kind words inspire our team to keep providing memorable experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future!

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  4. ANA

    Chihuahua

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    He visitado varias veces el lugar! Es excelente en todos los conceptos, sobre todo el servicio
    Café CentralResponded 1 day ago
    Hi ANA! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed your visits and that our service stood out to you. Your kind words motivate our team to keep delivering excellent experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable meals!

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  5. elaine

    New Mexico

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful Thanksgiving experience as always. We have been driving down to Cafe Central for past 20 years. Never disappoints!
    Café CentralResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Elaine! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic Thanksgiving experience with us and that we continue to meet your expectations after all these years. Your kind words truly inspire our team to keep delivering great experiences. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable visits!

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  6. Eric

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply, outstanding. One of my top 3 restaurants in El Paso.
    Café CentralResponded 7 days ago
    We’re happy to have earned a place among your top El Paso favorites, thank you!

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  7. Neil

    El Paso

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Cafe Central and it was wonderful. Food and wine were great, service was outstanding and they gave us a card and a special desert on the house for our anniversary. Overall, a great experience. The only drawback was that the live music (piano) was a bit too loud.
    Café CentralResponded 7 days ago
    Wishing you a happy anniversary! We’re so pleased you celebrated with us and enjoyed your experience.

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  8. Carl

    El Paso

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We love this restaurant, but I think they had a bad night. Our server wasn't attentive, ( we are not needy, but waiting 30 minutes for the check isn't normal). The steaks were overcooked, (again, not normal) Medium rare should not have warm pink center which made them almost too tough to chew (making me think they were not prime cuts), seasoning was very good however. The restaurant was very crowded, not complaining, there was a huge celebration going on downtown that evening which probably contributed to the large crowd at the restaurant. This might have contributed to the lack of attention and the overcooked steaks. We have dined there 8 or 9 times in the last 3 years for special occasions and Cafe Central has never failed to be the best experience. We will not consider this time to be a reason to not return, everyone has a bad night now and then,,,, we will be back.
    Café CentralResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your thoughtful review and for being such a loyal guest. We’re truly sorry your recent experience didn’t match the high standards you’ve come to expect from us. We appreciate you sharing your feedback, and we’ll make sure to continue delivering the exceptional experience you deserve on your next visit.

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  9. Raul

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and entertainment. I always have a wonderful time at Cafe Central.
    Café CentralResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Raul! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and entertainment during your visit. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate our team to continue providing wonderful experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable time soon!

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  10. Nani

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall My family and I had a great time. Daniel was excellent and talked us through everything, he also checked on the table in decent time and was within ear shot incase we needed him. 10/10 recommend
    Café CentralResponded on November 23, 2024
    Hi Nani! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time and that Daniel provided excellent service. Your recommendation means a lot to us and inspires our team to keep delivering exceptional experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit soon!

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FAQs

Café Central is rated 4.8 stars by 2305 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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