Mario Pagan Restaurant

4.9

1269 Reviews

$30 and under

International

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for business meals

Indulgent and innovative, Mario Pagán Restaurant offers a modern Puerto Rican gastronomic experience unlike any other. Located in the heart of Condado, Puerto Rico, Chef Pagán's signature restaurant is a true reflection of the island's rich cultural heritage, where international techniques and local ingredients mingle in exquisite dishes and lavish drinks. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a night out on the town, Mario Pagán Restaurant is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression that transcends borders and cultures.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Puerto Rican, Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(787) 522-6444
Website
http://www.mariopagan.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1110 Ave Magdalena, San Juan, PR 00907
Neighbourhood
Condado
Parking details
$10.00 per car
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

JUMBO LUMP CRAB YAUTIA FRITURAS, MANGO PAPAYAUS$14.00
CASSAVA A.K.A. YUCA FRITA, BLACK TRUFFLE PILÓN AÏOLI US$12.00
ELOTE CORN SORULLITOS, OAXACA, COTIJA CREMA, CHILEUS$12.00
LAMB CONFIT SPRING ROLLS, PEANUT TAMARINDO YOGURTUS$12.00
GOUDA BOLITAS, PAPAYA CORIANDER PRESERVE, MALDON US$12.00
TUNA TARTARE, PLANTAIN TOSTONES, LEMONGRASS MAYO US$12.00
FISH ALCAPURRIAS, PICKLED ONIONS, SOFRITO TARTAR, PIQUEUS$12.00
PETITE BEEF WELLINGTONS, DUXELLES, PORT WINE KETCHUPUS$19.00

Taste

Soup of the DayUS$12.00
BORICUA FISH & CHIPS US$21.00
Minuta Literally Yellowtails, Adobo, Yuca Fries, Yuzu Coriander Tartar
ARÚGULA CON PARCHA US$15.00
Arugula, Papaya, Goat Cheese, Warm Pancetta, Nutmeg Passion Fruit
ALBÓNDIGAS DE CONEJO US$18.00
Rabbit Meatballs, Sage Broth, Fennel Shallot Escabeche, Kalamata
REMOLACHA AHUMADA US$16.00
Warm Brussel Sprouts, Smoked Beets, Pine Nut Pistou, Queso Blanco
MEJILLONES Y ALMEJAS US$21.00
Clams, Mussels, Anatto Caldo, Fennel al Ajillo, Chorizo Butter Toasts
CALABAZA CON SAUCO US$15.00
Guacabo Watercress, Honey Rum Roasted Pumpkin, Burrata, Basil Pesto, Elderflower Balsamic Reduction
MI ENSALADILLA RUSA US$35.00
Tuna Sashimi, Cold Ñame Mash, Fried Egg Emulsion, Capers, Osetra
PULPO CON LENTEJAS US$23.00
Octopus Confit, Beluga Lentil Hummus, Cilantro Chimi, Sweet Pimentón

Eat

ATÚN, BERENJENA Y PISTACHIO US$52.00
Porcini Crusted Tuna, Eggplant Chips, Pistachio Cilantro, Oyster, Boniato
COLIRRUBIA Y RABO DE BUEY US$38.00
Yellowtail Snapper Oxtail Cazuela, Viandas al Mojo, Chipolinni, Ox Au Jus
LUBINA, YUCA Y FOIE GRAS US$58.00
Black Chilean Sea Bass, Truffled Yuca Mousse, Asparagus, Port Foie Gras
BACALAO EN MISO DE COCO US$42.00
Coconut Miso Cod, Saffron Basil Marble Emulsion, White Rice Provencal Pegaíto
LANGOSTINOS US$46.00
Langoustines, Yellow Corn Arepitas, Moqueca Fish Sauce, Flora, Cancha
MOFONGO DE LANGOSTA US$52.00
Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Brown Butter Thermidor Sauce, Yuca Mofongo, Shiitake Bacon
EMPANADA DE POLLO US$32.00
Almond Crusted Chicken Breast, Truffle Juice Velouté, Green Plantain Tostones
CHULETÓN CON FUFÚ US$48.00
Kurobuta Double Pork Chop, Tamarindo Glaze, Sweet Ripe Plantain Bacon Fufú
CANELÓN DE CABRITO US$38.00
Goat Cannelloni, Burrata, Oregano Brujo Pesto, Au Jus, Coriander Butter Toast
CONFITADO DE CORDERO US$42.00
Shoulder Lamb Confit, Cauliflower Goat Cheese Spinach Risotto, Lingonberries
FILETE DE RES CON APIO US$56.00
Angus Beef Filet, Local Celeriac Gnocchi, Stilton Crema, Tempranillo Reduction

PEGAITOS

a.k.a. Crispy Rice

DE GAMBA Y LONGANIZA US$31.00
Local Pork Sausage, Rock Shrimp, Shimeji, Lactose Aïoli
DE ARROZ CON POLLO US$26.00
Adobo Chicken Thighs, Sofrillo, Pitipuá, Piquillo Peppers, Stewed Beans, Arañitas
CHRISTMAS IN A BOWL US$28.00
Blood Sausage, Pork Belly, Fennel, Egg White, Avocado

Sides

Verduras Al MojoUS$10.00
Local Roots, Escabeche Onions
TostonesUS$6.00
Double Fried Green Plantains or Breadfruit
AvocadoUS$8.00
Pickled Purple Onions

What 1,269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
International
Puerto Rico
Best Overall
Puerto Rico
Best Food
Puerto Rico
International

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mario Pagán Restaurant offers an extraordinary culinary experience with "fantastic food" and "superb service." Known for creatively blending local and exotic ingredients, it provides "outstanding" dishes like the signature sea bass and goat buccatini. The "elegant atmosphere" and "expert mixologists" make it perfect for special occasions. Highly recommended for food lovers!

1,269 Reviews

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Allison
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve walked by this place for years and can not believe we never went in before now. The outside is very unassuming, but the food inside is out of this world!
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Bill
VIP
Dallas
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. We have ate there many times, and they are consistently fantastic. Stephane was suburb.
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Will
VIP
Washington DC
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
John was our server and was awesome! He explained the menu in detail and made great suggestions.
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Ron
VIP
Los Angeles
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far the best meal we had in PR. incorporates local and exotic ingredients into creative and nicely presented dishes. Excellent service, interesting mixed drinks combine for an expensive but excellent meal. The reputation is well deserved.
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Melvin
VIP
Tampa
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to sit and experience the bar. The service and attentiveness of Israel and Hector was top notch. Their craft cocktails were truly works of art and were AMAZING! Nothing like I have ever had anywhere before. The small plates of fish and chips (aka yucca fries) were phenomenal along with the octopus which was so tender, not to mention the star of the show, the seabass. No evening would be complete without a little sweet and the goat cheese flan was legendary. One of our favorite places to go when in San Juan. If you are looking for upscale Puerto Rican dishes or just an upscale dining experience- look no further.
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Fatima
VIP
Boise
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The whole experience was great, from reservations/confirmation to the meal itself. We had the Chilean sea bass (superb), and the specials (appetizer and dessert). Valet was available too.
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Juan
Caribbean
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente restaurant. El servicio de altura como siempre. Los platos sabrosos
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Doren
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We loved our experience! Our favorite bites were the crab appetizer, the pumpkin and the Sea Bass. If we lived here, we would come back all the time! Excellent service!❤️
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Jadin
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food! Nice quant restaurant with cleanly environment and wonderful staff. The food was up to par with the hype of the chef.
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Shane
Atlanta
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants in Puerto Rico . Can't wait to come back . Food , Wine , Service , all amazing :)
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FAQs

Mario Pagan Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 522-6444.

Mario Pagan Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1269 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1110 Ave Magdalena, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Condado
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Puerto Rican, Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
$10.00 per car
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mariopagan.com/
Phone number
(787) 522-6444

Mario Pagan Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bites

JUMBO LUMP CRAB YAUTIA FRITURAS, MANGO PAPAYAUS$14.00

CASSAVA A.K.A. YUCA FRITA, BLACK TRUFFLE PILÓN AÏOLI US$12.00

ELOTE CORN SORULLITOS, OAXACA, COTIJA CREMA, CHILEUS$12.00

LAMB CONFIT SPRING ROLLS, PEANUT TAMARINDO YOGURTUS$12.00

GOUDA BOLITAS, PAPAYA CORIANDER PRESERVE, MALDON US$12.00

TUNA TARTARE, PLANTAIN TOSTONES, LEMONGRASS MAYO US$12.00

FISH ALCAPURRIAS, PICKLED ONIONS, SOFRITO TARTAR, PIQUEUS$12.00

PETITE BEEF WELLINGTONS, DUXELLES, PORT WINE KETCHUPUS$19.00

Taste

Soup of the DayUS$12.00

BORICUA FISH & CHIPS US$21.00

ARÚGULA CON PARCHA US$15.00

ALBÓNDIGAS DE CONEJO US$18.00

REMOLACHA AHUMADA US$16.00

MEJILLONES Y ALMEJAS US$21.00

CALABAZA CON SAUCO US$15.00

MI ENSALADILLA RUSA US$35.00

PULPO CON LENTEJAS US$23.00

Eat

ATÚN, BERENJENA Y PISTACHIO US$52.00

COLIRRUBIA Y RABO DE BUEY US$38.00

LUBINA, YUCA Y FOIE GRAS US$58.00

BACALAO EN MISO DE COCO US$42.00

LANGOSTINOS US$46.00

MOFONGO DE LANGOSTA US$52.00

EMPANADA DE POLLO US$32.00

CHULETÓN CON FUFÚ US$48.00

CANELÓN DE CABRITO US$38.00

CONFITADO DE CORDERO US$42.00

FILETE DE RES CON APIO US$56.00

PEGAITOS

DE GAMBA Y LONGANIZA US$31.00

DE ARROZ CON POLLO US$26.00

CHRISTMAS IN A BOWL US$28.00

Sides

Verduras Al MojoUS$10.00

TostonesUS$6.00

AvocadoUS$8.00

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