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Café Central, El Paso, TX

Café Central

4.8
4.8
2310 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
21:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
Cafe Central offers an outstanding experience; delectable cuisine and our dedication to thoughtful service are evident in every staff member, making it a preferred destination for locals and visitors alike. Offering an expansive, award winning wine selection and exquisite gourmet dishes with a Southwestern twist in mind to create exceptional cuisine from appetizers to entrees. Located in the heart of downtown, just one block from the Museum of Art, Plaza Theater, San Jacinto Plaza, Convention Center, and other hotels.
El Paso’s only winner of the Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence for the past 11 years and honored with the Distinguished Restaurants of America (DiRoNa) Award for Excellence. After a long day of travel, indulge in the Cafe Central experience. Join us for dinner and enjoy the impeccable service and cuisine. Your table’s ready, and the bar is fully stocked.

Experience timeless tradition at Cafe Central and be part of the legacy. Bon appétit!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (915) 545-2233
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kasey Kaplan
  • Catering
    Please call Event Planner at (915) 545-2233 or email estela@cafecentral.com for details and we will make sure to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    For private event reservations, we do not allow any outside entertainment. We will help you plan the most memorable event, please inquire with us!
  • Private party contact
    Estela Abelleyra: (915) 545-2233 ext. 110
  • Area
    El Paso
  • Cross Street
    Mills and San Antonio Street
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $5.00 Lunch and $10.00 at Dinner
  • Entertainment
    Jazz on Thursdays; Piano during Dinner Monday thru Saturday.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,310 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambience

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Good for groups

  • El Paso

    Neighbourhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • El Paso

    Good for special occasions

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

  • El Paso

    Best Overall

  • El Paso

    Best Food

  • El Paso

    Best Service

  • El Paso

    Best Ambience

  • El Paso

    Best Value

  • El Paso

    Good for groups

  • El Paso

    Neighbourhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • El Paso

    Good for special occasions

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Central offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "fantastic wine selection" and "perfectly prepared dishes." It's a go-to spot for special occasions, praised for its "cozy atmosphere" and "top-notch" staff. While some note occasional service delays, the overall experience is "outstanding."

2,310 Reviews
  1. Greg

    El Paso

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect lunch experience. Delicious steak lunch in quiet elegant setting.
    Café CentralResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Greg! Thank you for your perfect review of Cafe Central! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed a delicious steak lunch in our quiet, elegant setting. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional dining experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful meal soon!

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  2. MARCO

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great expirience all together, food was excellent, great atmosphere
    Café CentralResponded 4 days ago
    Hi MARCO! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the excellent food and atmosphere. Your kind words motivate our team to keep providing memorable moments for our guests. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful visit soon!

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  3. Glynis

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We regularly go to Cafe' Central in a group before the Symphony. The most recent experience was up to par as usual. Our server was aware of our time to leave and mentioned it several times and knew when we needed to move on from drinks, to ordering, etc. The food was excellent and all 9 in our party mentioned how much they enjoyed the dinner. Our favorite is the Cream of Green Chili soup as a starter and we love the assortment of breads we get immedidately.
    Café CentralResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Glynis! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your group had another enjoyable experience before the Symphony. It’s wonderful that our server was attentive to your needs and that you all loved the food, especially the Cream of Green Chili soup and the assortment of breads. Your kind words inspire our team to keep delivering exceptional service. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for many more delightful meals!

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  4. Gary

    El Paso

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you to the staff for making our brunch experience an amazing one with friends. The brunch fare was really delicious, and we look forward to coming back soon!
    Café CentralResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Gary! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing brunch experience with your friends and enjoyed the delicious fare. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional service and quality. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delightful meals!

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  5. Nayeli

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our parents for the first time, they love the food drinks and place but this time service was a little bit slow, not sure if because restaurant was full or cause we were outdoors but in overall they loved it! Definitely recommend it 🫶🏽
    Café CentralResponded on 2 December 2024
    Hi Nayeli, Thank you for your review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that your parents enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. We apologize for the slower service during your visit; it can happen when we’re busy. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will look into this matter to ensure we maintain our high standards. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you and your family again soon for an even better experience! Best regards, The Cafe Central Team

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  6. Luis

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good ambiance and service. Expensive but worth it for a special dinner.
    Café CentralResponded on 2 December 2024
    Hi Luis, Thank you for your kind review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and service during your special dinner. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pricing, and we're glad you found it worth it. Your insights are valuable to us, and we'll continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of our dining experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable evening! Best regards, The Cafe Central Team

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  7. leslie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very awesome as always. Celebrating wedding anniversary of 25 yrs. Have come almost every yr.
    Café CentralResponded on 2 December 2024
    Hi Leslie! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you chose to celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary with us and that you have been a loyal customer over the years. Your kind words inspire our team to keep providing memorable experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for many more celebrations in the future!

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  8. ANA

    Chihuahua

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    He visitado varias veces el lugar! Es excelente en todos los conceptos, sobre todo el servicio
    Café CentralResponded on 1 December 2024
    Hi ANA! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed your visits and that our service stood out to you. Your kind words motivate our team to keep delivering excellent experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable meals!

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  9. elaine

    New Mexico

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful Thanksgiving experience as always. We have been driving down to Cafe Central for past 20 years. Never disappoints!
    Café CentralResponded on 1 December 2024
    Hi Elaine! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic Thanksgiving experience with us and that we continue to meet your expectations after all these years. Your kind words truly inspire our team to keep delivering great experiences. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back for many more memorable visits!

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  10. veronica

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Thanksgiving,.. the turkey we were served was minimal, actually embarrassing. The service was sooo slow and lacking
    Café CentralResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Veronica! This is not the level of service or quality we aim to provide, especially on such a special occasion. We value your feedback and would love the opportunity to make things right. Please reach out to us directly so we can address your concerns and ensure your next visit is much better.

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FAQs

Café Central is rated 4.8 stars by 2310 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Café Central

109 North Oregon st, El Paso, TX 79901

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Mills and San Antonio Street
  • Area
    El Paso
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking $5.00 Lunch and $10.00 at Dinner
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kasey Kaplan
  • Entertainment
    Jazz on Thursdays; Piano during Dinner Monday thru Saturday.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (915) 545-2233
  • Catering
    Please call Event Planner at (915) 545-2233 or email estela@cafecentral.com for details and we will make sure to make your event a success.
  • Private party facilities
    For private event reservations, we do not allow any outside entertainment. We will help you plan the most memorable event, please inquire with us!
  • Private party contact
    Estela Abelleyra: (915) 545-2233 ext. 110
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