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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
1301 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • The Finest Stars: Rum & Cigar Pairing Dinner

    $195.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 25, 2025 only
    Join us for a remarkable evening on Saturday, January 25, at The Finest Stars: Rum & Cigar Pairing Dinner. Enjoy a four-course dinner curated by Chef José Cruz, paired with the exceptional Ron del Barrilito rums for an unparalleled tasting journey. The evening concludes with a premium rum and a fine cigar, crafting the perfect finale. Tickets are $195 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Don’t miss this exclusive experience of gourmet flavors, premium rums, and refined cigars. We look forward to hosting you! We can’t wait to welcome you!
    The Finest Stars: Rum & Cigar Pairing Dinner Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,301 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 "fantastic ambiance" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "amazing steaks" and "superb cocktails." While some noted delays and noisy surroundings, many highlight the "exceptional dining experience" and "attentive staff." Perfect for special occasions and memorable nights in San Juan.

1,301 Reviews

  1. Marangelie

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality food and great service. We will visit again for sure.

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  2. Andrea

    VIP

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food!! The octopus was incredibly good and cooked perfectly! We ordered the picancha and the Branzino and both were delicious but the best was the service, our server Alexandra is amazing, friendly, helpful, attentive and everything she recommended was exactly as she described it!

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  3. Ingrid

    Caribbean

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    El Restaurante muy bonito y buena comida. El Servicio de la mesera un tanto pesada y no fue empatíca con nuestros pedidos; le tuvimos que solicitar varias veces cosas simples como sal y ketchup (algo lógico) Se demoró muchísimo en los tragos. Muy lamentable; fuimos con un grupo de amigos y todos salimos con una mal experiencia.

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  4. Julie

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great dining experience by Mario Pagan. The filet and ribeye were cooked to perfection. The service was top notch and the setting very classy. His restaurant in Condado also another wonderful choice.

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  5. Natalia

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    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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  6. Sindy

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alexandra nuestra mesera fue todo un éxito. Seguiremos pidiendo por ella

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  7. Cloudline

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    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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  8. Maria

    Caribbean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy agradable y buena comida. Un poco oscuro arriba.

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  9. Aleah

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    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 on January 5, 2025
    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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  10. Reinaldo

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    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 on January 5, 2025
    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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FAQs

La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.6 stars by 1301 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
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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