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

La Central by Mario Pagan

4.7
4.7
1276 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
A photo of La Central by Mario Pagan restaurant

La Central by Mario Pagan

4.7
$50 and over
Steakhouse
San Juan

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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.

1,276 Reviews

  1. Miguel L .

    Caribbean

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Central is one of our favorite restaurants to go for dinner. Being a Monday, many restaurants are closed for business so La Central is always an excellent option. Delicious food, excellent service and a great ambiance. Will keep coming back.

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  2. Alejandro

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our experience!! The Ribeye was Fantastic!!! The Parmesan potatoes were delicious!! And the Guava Pound Cake Dessert!!! WAO!!! Guillermo was awesome very attentive!

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  3. Ashley

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I loved it. Food, drinks, cigars everything

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  4. Christine

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Is my favorite restaurant y punto! La experiencia siempre es perfecta. Había música en vivo espectacular. Estaba full, solo por reserva.

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  5. Javier

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exactly what we expected. All food was excellent and great presentation. And our hostess was the best.

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  6. Wendy

    Fort Lauderdale

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent!!!! We enjoyed and Wii be back !!!

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  7. Biswajit

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good and the food was delicious we would visit again

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  8. Mohammed

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent steak and sea food when u are visiting San Juan. They cook the steak on charcoal which is very unique.

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  9. jose

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    La calidad de las carnes fue muy pobre. Un filete de 14oz tenia al menos 7oz de grasa.

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  10. PEDRO LUIS

    Caribbean

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and drinks. Also, the service was outstanding. Definitely, it is highly recommended.

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FAQs

La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.7 stars by 1276 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of La Central by Mario Pagan restaurant

La Central by Mario Pagan

4.7
$50 and over
Steakhouse
San Juan

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for La Central by Mario Pagan

250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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