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

La Central by Mario Pagan

4.8 (1464)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR 00907

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
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

Dining areas

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

  • Pasa Palo. Ron. Barbacoa.

    $35.00 per person

    Jul 9, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
    Experience the perfect start to your evening from Wednesday to Sunday, 4PM to 7PM. Savor a Pasa Palo Sampler accompanied by 2 expertly crafted House Cocktails. Enjoy the ideal balance of skillful mixology, premium rum, and great company to begin your night with style. $35 per person, not including taxes (Payment due at restaurant). 📍 Walk-ins welcome | Limited bar seating
    Pasa Palo. Ron. Barbacoa. Photo

Menu

La Central by Mario Pagan's menu was last updated on 3/19/2023.

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What 1,464 people are saying

La Central by Mario Pagan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Caribbean

    Steakhouse

  • Puerto Rico

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Central by Mario Pagán offers "delicious food," with highlights like the "best octopus ever" and perfectly cooked steaks, creating an "amazing experience." The ambiance features live music, enhancing the dining experience. Service is often described as "excellent" and "attentive," with standout staff making visits memorable.
1,464 Reviews

  1. Tania VIP

    Fort Lauderdale18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. From starters to desserts it was scrumptious. Can’t wait to return.

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  2. Gilberto

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Meat was perfectly cooked.

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  3. Edward

    Caribbean1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a lovely evening at La Central — the ambiance is beautiful, the service was attentive, and the food was outstanding. However, I wanted to offer a small but sincere suggestion: the seating, particularly the chair I was assigned (and also the high chair), was quite uncomfortable. It took away slightly from the overall experience. A bit more ergonomic support or cushion could really elevate the comfort and complement the otherwise top-tier dining environment. Still, we truly enjoyed the meal and will return — just hoping for a more comfortable seat next time!

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  4. Ramon

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so good, delicious food, excellent customer service definitely recommend this place .

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  5. Jose

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    BUscando guayaba was delicious, as well the starters, such as pasta y queso. The corn brulee was great.

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  6. Coraima

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is breathe taking, the menu is very original and they offer local beer. We had the short rib montaditos (7/10 wished they tasted more like alcapurria) and the beef sliders (10/10 very tender and flavorful). The service was a bit slow but it is a very busy place.

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  7. Jasmine

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the octopus. Best my husband ever had. Quality of food was excellent. Lucky to see a live concert while I was there but it made it hard to talk. We sat outside.

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  8. Alexis

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Estuvimos en el exterior. Así que se escuchaba todo lo que Distrito dar. Hemos estado adentro y el ambiente es mucho mas tranquilo. En general el servicio y la comida es excelente.

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  9. Roberto

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. I enjoy taking suppliers from other countries.

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  10. Mónica

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebraremos la graduación de Derecho de mi hija y estamos muy agradecidos con la experiencia y la atención.

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FAQs

La Central by Mario Pagan is rated 4.8 stars by 1464 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for La Central by Mario Pagan

250 Convention Boulevard, San Juan, PR 00907

Dining areas

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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