La Central by Mario Pagan

Name: La Central by Mario Pagan
Address: 250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR, United States, 00907
Telephone: (787) 998-9445
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

678 Reviews

$50 and over

Caribbean

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Rediscover the bold flavors you love from renowned Chef Mario Pagán and get immersed into Puerto Rico’s roots and traditions as you join us on an unprecedented culinary journey that will ignite your palate.

La Central pays homage to a fundamental emblem of Puerto Rico’s history: “la caña de azúcar”, through the creative use of sugarcane & rum in its dishes.

The heat of the charcoal grill is palpable from the dining room in this open kitchen concept, where guests can enjoy a decadent tomahawk steak or a crispy branzino cooked to perfection over an open flame. La Central’s entrées are sizable, meant to be shared among friends or family with cocktails or a bottle of wine from the sommelier’s selection.

Chef Mario Pagán’s appetite for new techniques while staying true to Puerto Rico’s heritage proves that an upscale cuisine combined with fire are a timeless match worthy of your palate.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin American
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(787) 998-9445
Website
https://bit.ly/LaCentralReservations
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
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

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What 678 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Puerto Rico
Hot Spot
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Hunter
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great rum/old fashion, food and service, keep up the great work and cheers to Josean for an outstanding service!
MR
MarisolR
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience4
Entremeses y comida llegaron frios. La comida a pesar de que ya el salon estaba vacio tardo demasiado. Una lastima tenia mejor expectativa del lugar.
MM
MeganM
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere, run flights, and dishes
ZR
ZaimaraR
Caribbean
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent. Will be returning.
ZR
ZuleykaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelente!! en todo ambiente, servicio, comida! Nuestra familia disfruto cada momento. Agradecidos del servicio ofrecido. Planificando ya cuando regresar.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience5
When we went to pay they said they did not take visa which was not stated anywhere. The manager was VERY disrespectful and told us we had find a way to pay. Finally visa did work and we were very skeptical about why they stated this in the first place. Very disappointed. Food was okay.
LG
LuisG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, great food, will recommend 100%. Enjoyed our time there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiente agradable, meseros atentos y muy simpatico lugar muy acogedor y comida excelente
OS
OlgaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. Love the authentic but upscale vibe.
EG
ElliotG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambiente excelente. Servicio de primera. Lugar cómodo y coctelería de primera. Términos correctos en las proteínas.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall experience was great. SERVICE WAS ESPECTACULAR and food quality awesome. Only flaw and being from the island is pricing. A little bit overpriced but all in all, good place to go if you do not want the mayhem outside with people cramming the place in Distrito!! Great place to enjoy good wine, tapas and drinks.
F
Famtomerc
Caribbean
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great roasted food on a coal grill and amazing rum cocktails. Themed around sugar cane history of Puerto Rico with lively music. Bit pricey but worth it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’re on vacation and tried this place twice. One for happy hour one for dinner. Everything was delicious! I LOVED the 1/2 chicken. Food takes quite a bit to come out but so worth the wait. The cocktail the first time was also delicious.
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Elizabeth
Caribbean
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed dining here. It’s a nice option for fine dining in Distrito. The food and service were both excellent.
BB
BusyB
Caribbean
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We had a lovely dinner at La Central- but I was expecting a better experience. I had dined here previously at a private party and the food was AMAZING- so I came back with friends. The items we had for the party were NOT on the menu and the items we did select were ok but not the WOW I expected. The steak was AMAZING- the fish appetizer tiny and uninteresting. The desert- Mango Cobbler was way too sweet and barely a taste of Mango. Not many GF options as well. The ambiance is quite lively- but on the NOISY side for my group that struggled to hear each other. That is why this deserved a 4 out of 5
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
El arroz estaba crudo y los amarillos también. La mesa des balanceada y teníamos una gotera al lado.
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Paul
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Place! Great Food, Great Service, Excellent Overall
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food3service4ambience5
Los aperitivos estuvieron frios
OE
OrianaE
Caribbean
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Celebrating love
AB
AnnetteB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
El filete de carne estaba un poco sobre cocido a lo pedido y el acompañamiento no tan bueno. El filete de pescado muy pequeño aunque de buen sabor.
NJ
NJEH5
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous evening - delicious food and lovely service
HC
HectorC
Atlanta
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food taste and preparation is great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went with my friends for my birthday and it was the best service we received during our trip. Everything was perfect! Our server broke down the menu for each person personally! It was 7 of us! The live band was great and sang me happy birthday. The food was on the pricier side but totally worth it! Please go and ask for Coro because she’s truly amazing and full of good vibes. Awesome experience overall and would definitely recommend!
RV
RajV
Houston
77 reviews
vip
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner at LA Central is always memorable. Paul took exceptional care of us. The new menu is delightful! The crispy rice is a must try. Delicious! The lamb chops were perfectly cooked. The coffee seasoning on the chops is amazing.
WV
WandaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
La comida es exquisita. El servicio es excelente. La atención de los mozos es excelente. La decoración, música y ambiente es excelente.
KM
KareenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent choice!! Must to visit at T-mobile District.
Y
Yeisa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and spectacular service. We will definitely visit again.
WM
WilmerM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Estuvo todo excelente, desde el servicio, el ambiente y la comida
MT
MorganT
Miami
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite meal of the trip! Gorgeous restaurant with delicious food and great service. Our server Alexandra was wonderful as was everything about this place. A must do!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was delicious but they arrived cold. Everything else was excelente.
JC
JulioC
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
El mesero fue muy atento a nuestra mesas y nos brindo un servicio excepcional. La comida supero nuestra expectativa y no dejo con el deseo de regresar. El ambiente, la comida y el servicio estuvo fenomenal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent food, tried the branzino with pastel al caldero. Good seasoning and portion.
RC
RubenC
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu is very creative. Making use of local fresh products for a very nice selection of plates. The bar is awesome, offering a great variety of cocktails based on rum, besides the classics. The staff is very knowledgeable of the menu and cocktails and service is excellent.
RR
RaquelR
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner las night and I must say it was exceptional. Starting with our server Jose. He was very attentive without being obvious about it and gave us excellent recommendations. We had the octopus, lamb chops, New York a few cocktails and dessert and everything was delicious. We are definitely going back.
RT
RamonTrump
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Nice Place, Great Food, Excellent Drinks... This is one Place to NOT dismis AT T Mobie District Area
t
teodoros
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great experience! Tmobile District complex is Next Level Fun. Must visit when in PR!
Z
Zulma
New England
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
This restaurant creates a great expectation because it is absolutely beautiful. However, it didn’t impress me as I expected. It was OK but not memorable. Good service but exceedingly loud! We couldn’t have a conversation among us because it was so terribly loud. I don’t think I’ll be back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We were surprised to know several items in the menu were not available (i.e., Octopus, NY Strip, Swordfish) where there are only 11 main courses. This was a Saturday night with live music - not the best impression for our first time experience at La Central. Josean was a great host, though.
JV
JoelV
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great Service, Great Food ,Very Nice Place to visit

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
Screening
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.6 stars by 678 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 1, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 17 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Latin American
Dining style
Fine 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

Website
https://bit.ly/LaCentralReservations
Phone number
(787) 998-9445

La Central by Mario Pagan

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Branzino

New York Steak

Cobbler de Mangó

Menu

What 678 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

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