Café Central

4.8

2324 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 24 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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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
Website
http://www.cafecentral.com/
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

Location
109 North Oregon st, El Paso, TX 79901
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

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What 2,324 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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

El Paso
Best Overall
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Best Food
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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."

2,324 Reviews

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gabriela
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always magical being there!! Everything is well done, service, food, ambience, the table cloths are always clean and perfect, the wine glasses the comfortable seating … let along the food excellence… you can not go wrong with anything on the menu… I love it all the time!
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J
El Paso
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pork loin chop was exquisite as well as the rib eye. Omar was such a receptive server which made for a splendid evening before heading to the Plaza Theater.
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Cathy
Phoenix
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
They really crowded the tables in, and even though we had a reservation, they were going to put us right by the door, which would have been very drafty with people coming in all the time for their table. They moved us to the back and we were right by the door, where the kitchen is. That table was not much better since the waiters kept bumping into my husband as they passed by to and from the kitchen. The worst was my son-in-law had a Caesar salad that did not include olives yet there were two olive pits in his salad, and he almost broke his tooth. there was my not much of a fuss made by us regarding that because we wanted to enjoy a nice dinner, but they certainly did not try to make up for it in anyway at all. The restaurant is very nice. The food is excellent, and the service is very good as well.
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Francisco
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Despite the changes over the years, Cafe Central has maintained the high standards I've always expected. Service, food, wine, cocktails. We went for our anniversary and the service was absolutely lovely.
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Carlos
VIP
El Paso
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food took way too long, we waited about one hour.
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Hector
El Paso
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I went there to celebrate our anniversary. We had the green Chile soup and dover sole. Both were excellent we really enjoyed them. The story with the wine was not up to standards. First it took the waiter very long to bring the wine menu. Then I ordered a bottle of a chardonnay from Sonoma that was listed in their short menu offering the wine also by the glass. Waiter came back to say they did not have it. Then I ordered a second chardonnay from Sonoma, waiter came back to say they did not have it either. He then suggested a chardonnay from Santa Barbara, which was OK, but not what we were looking for. The evening was enjoyable and we will be back.
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Gary
El Paso
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Experience. Staff was friendly and helpful from start to finish. Had a wheel chair in our party and they were over the top in accomidating us. Waiter and assistant were so nice and attentive. Can’t wait to come back.
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Claudia
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe Central is my favorite restaurant in EP! Amazing food and service!
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Sara
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was fabulous! Adam our waiter was excellent! The food was delicious! Overall a wonderful dinner and night!
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Brandon
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pork loin chop and ribeye steak were cooked perfectly and delicious. Ambience with piano music and singer was great. Very good service and atmosphere, great overall experience
Café CentralResponded 7 days ago
Hi Brandon! Thank you for your fantastic review of Cafe Central! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the perfectly cooked pork loin chop and ribeye steak, as well as the great ambiance with piano music. It's wonderful to know that you had a great overall experience with our service and atmosphere. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering exceptional dining experiences. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delightful meal!
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Café Central is rated 4.8 stars by 2324 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

22:30

Booked 24 times today

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

Website
http://www.cafecentral.com/
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

Café Central

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Popular dishes

Chilean Sea Bass

Ribeye Prime

Chilean Sea Bass (Tacos)

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Diners' Choice Awards

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