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

La Central by Mario Pagan

4.8
4.8
969 Reviews
$50 and over
Caribbean
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 steakhouse in town, where flavor meets fire!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Executive chef
    Mario Pagán
  • Neighborhood
    San Juan
  • Parking details
    We have self-parking available at Lote Oeste and & the Magenta Lot as well as Valet Parking service for $20
  • 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

What 969 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Caribbean

  • Puerto Rico

    Best Ambiance

969 Reviews
  1. Breview

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food , nice space, interesting atmosphere.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and excellent food. Love the experience.

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  3. Iliani

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La comida estuvo TOP! 20/20 todo super delicioso, el personal súper atento y amable el ambiente y la limpieza 20/20 me encantó lo recomiendo al 100!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Bueno pero no espectacular, nuestra mesera Coral fue divina 200/200 ❤️

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  5. AnasA

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Heard about their branzino, but actually wasn’t that great. Didn’t taste fresh, for the price expected bigger fish, and more fresh . Steak and chicken were very good. Was surprised to be charged $6 for asking for 2nd bread basket usually always free !!

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  6. IlianieR

    Caribbean

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente! El servicio, la atención y la comida siempre son de calidad.

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  7. Jenn

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is amazing and delicious, but the restaurant is somewhat noisy at times.

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  8. DorisV

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the food was so delicious definitely we will go back. I really recomend this Restaurant.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Espectacular!! Por una galeria explosiva de sabores!! Probamos de todo un poco y quedamos facinados con cada entree. Definitivamente una noche inolvidable!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lleno mis expectativas, tuve una espectacular experiencia gastronómica. El servicio de Taysha fue de altura, se conoce el menú y su confección. Mi única observación es que el steak tartare domino la quinoa. Regresaremos pronto!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service, Good food, we loved the desert.

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  12. EATER

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excelente todo el Servicio! Estuve alli el 11/5 a las 4 y quisiera resaltar el control y excelente ejecucion de la gerente a cargo

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  13. DamoE

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing, the ambience was appealing to the eye

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was awesome. The local and the service was excellent. Definetly i will come back.

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  15. BRO1

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expensive, but worth every penny. It is the best restaurant in the area.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    My steak tasted like gas, propane, so did my girlfriend’s ! We’re very afraid to return food, so we ate it anyway as we were pressed with time. They offered me a free drink! Terrible!! For the price!!??? Never, ever going back there!!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always good food amazing service the works

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Una experiencia única maravillosa y lista para una próxima visita .

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  19. Alonsomd

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Si estás de visita en PR centro de convenciones Importante comer acá !!! Te llevas la experiencia del ron de mi país en agradable escenario y buen servicio

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  20. marlenef

    Caribbean

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun place love the music! food was amazing and the service from Coral was just the best !!! Second time here definitely will be back !

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  21. AlejandraA

    Caribbean

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Visitamos para celebrar mi cumpleaños, el restaurante en sí es bello. El pan con lechón sabía bien rico, y el lechón suave. Los tragos estaban riquísimos buscando guayaba fue mi favorito. Las papas con parmesano estaban deliciosas.. todo muy rico.. la carne me hubiese gustado menos tostada pero entiendo que así sale. 8/10 lo recomiendo.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience inside the cigar room. Our waiter was on top of everything we ordered. The staff outdid themselves with our group.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Comida exquisita bebidas a otro nivel y ambiente muy bueno

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food outstanding service. Stake was delicious and cocktails on point.

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  25. DulceM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. The ambiance was nice. I’m definitely coming back

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited on Monday night and the experience, ambience, food and service were perfect. This day the music was not loud and allowed you to hear the person you were with.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    We had an amazing waitress. Lovely and very well mannered but the food was not good aside from the tuna tartare appetizer and the montallitos. The sword fish was over cooked and when we mentioned it to the head manager. He was not apologetic at all. He did not offer anything. Until I actually complained about no one eating the sword fish or the steak. They only comp the sword fish and they should have also comp the steak. It was not a great experience in our beautiful island. Will not recommend the restaurant.

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  28. TatyanaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a beautiful date night experience! The food, service and ambiance were everything we hoped for. Thank you Puerto Rico!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing Drinks and wine are delicious And our waiter was such a sweet heart Love everything about this place

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  30. MiguelIV

    Caribbean

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As good as always. We keep coming back and will keep returning.

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  31. KayD

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing plates with phenomenal service. We enjoyed some of the best charred octopus and a delicious Don Q rum flight featuring 4 samples of this local favorite. If you’re unfamiliar with the brand, this was a great introduction. Would highly recommend whether you’re looking to dress up and celebrate or enjoy with friends who appreciate nice ambiance and great food. Can’t wait to return and try the cigar lounge!

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  32. Allyson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Comida súper rica y nuestro mesero 10/10, nos encantó💗

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant to spend an anniversary. Everything was really exquisite. The treatment of the waiters, the food, the wines, the ambiance. Everything was spectacular. We will definitely come back.

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  34. JuanD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant out of this world concept. Food was unbelievable. Great experience

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  35. KyeannaB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant! Impeccable food, great service and beautiful ambiance. Can’t go wrong when choosing this place for dinner.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine in or have drinks at the bar.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La comida exquisita, el servicio fue excelente. Buen ambiente en el lugar. Desde el inicio d la reservación fue fácil. La celebración fue cumpleaños y las atenciones de Coralis para nuestra mesa fuen muy buena.

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  38. Hanael

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the waiter was excellent!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great ambiance. Slow service, but not annoying as we were not in a hurry anyway.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Todo estuvo estupendo muy esquisito definitivo volvemos

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.8 stars by 969 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 40 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
    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
    Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    We have self-parking available at Lote Oeste and & the Magenta Lot as well as Valet Parking service for $20
  • 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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