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Café Central, El Paso, TX

Café Central

4.7
4.7
2369 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

What 2,369 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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

    Hot spot

  • El Paso

    Neighbourhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • 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

    Hot spot

  • El Paso

    Neighbourhood gem

  • El Paso

    Great for fine wines

  • El Paso

    Romantic

  • El Paso

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Central offers an "outstanding" dining experience in El Paso, known for its "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "delicious" seafood and "perfectly cooked" steaks. The ambiance is often described as elegant, making it a top choice for special occasions. While some note occasional service hiccups, the overall experience remains memorable.

2,369 Reviews
  1. pablo VIP

    Phoenix12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered a rib eye and it was hard and dry My wife ordered chicken and it was salty. Quality of food is not as it was before. Really good service.
    Café CentralResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Pablo, Thank you for your review of Cafe Central. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service! However, we sincerely apologize that the ribeye was hard and dry, and that your wife's chicken was salty. Your feedback is important, and we will take action to look into these issues to ensure our food quality meets your expectations. We appreciate your input and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon for a better dining experience. Best regards, The Cafe Central Team

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  2. Alicia VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice and hardworking staff. Live music made the ambience more elegant. Staff was mice enough not to seat us too close so our group could talk. Special touches for our daughter’s birthday. Menu perhaps too ambitious, though. Food was good, but not fantastic.
    Café CentralResponded on 3 March 2025
    Hi Alicia, Thank you for your kind words about the hardworking staff and the lovely ambiance at Cafe Central. We're glad to hear that you appreciated the special touches for your daughter's birthday and that our staff accommodated your group's seating needs. We value your feedback regarding the menu and will take action to review it further. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful dining experience! Best regards, The Cafe Central Team

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  3. Tom

    New Mexico2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. People were friendly but seemed to get lost in the busyness of the evening.
    Café CentralResponded on 2 March 2025
    Hello Tom! Thank you for your review of Cafe Central. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our staff friendly. However, we apologize for any lapses in service due to the busy evening. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will certainly look into this matter to improve our guest experience. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for a smoother visit in the future! Thank you for choosing us.

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  4. Juan

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I ordered the chicken and the sauce was too salty. My husband ordered his ribeye steak medium and it was over cooked (burned and tough to chew) and had no flavor. On a positive note, we were seated right at our reservation time and the service was excellent. The tres leches cake was delicious.
    Café CentralResponded on 2 March 2025
    Hello Juan! Thank you for sharing your experience at Cafe Central. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the service and the tres leches cake, but we’re sorry to learn that the chicken and ribeye steak did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we will certainly look into these issues with our kitchen team to make necessary improvements. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future. Thank you for your comments!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    El Paso4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, always consistent in quality! Good service!
    Café CentralResponded on 2 March 2025
    Hi! Thank you for your excellent review of Cafe Central! We’re thrilled to hear that you consistently enjoy our food and service. Your positive feedback means a lot to our team, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious meals soon!

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  6. John

    New Mexico12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Chilean Sea Bass and it was so good. My wife had the lobster roll and it too was very good. It is pricy for the area but it can make for a wonderful experience.
    Café CentralResponded on 3 March 2025
    Hi John! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Chilean Sea Bass and the lobster roll. It's great to know that you found your dining experience to be memorable, even if it is on the pricier side. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it. We look forward to welcoming you and your wife back for another delightful meal soon!

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  7. Sandra

    El Paso14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service like alway! I love it! The attention to detail is exceptional, and everything super delicious!
    Café CentralResponded on 2 March 2025
    Hi Sandra! Thank you for your amazing review of Cafe Central! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate our exceptional attention to detail and found everything delicious. Your kind words inspire our team to keep delivering great service. We truly value your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was meh. Ambiance was good. Staff seemed helpful.
    Café CentralResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your visit and thoughtful feedback. We regret the food didn’t meet expectations but are grateful for your kind mention of our staff and atmosphere. We hope to serve you again soon.

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  9. Anne

    El Paso10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 17 year old daughter selected Cafe Central for her birthday dinner. Adam gave us excellent service, Francisco had a killer wine recommendation and the food was delicious, as always. The salad plates were cold, the dinner plates were warm and the desserts were a nice combination of sweet and tart. The restaurant layout makes conversation easy at the table but we were still able to enjoy the live music. Cafe Central is an El Paso go-to if you want a first class experience. They do the big things right and also their attention to detail is spot on. Thank you!
    Café CentralResponded on 27 February 2025
    Hi Anne! Thank you for your wonderful review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter had a fantastic birthday dinner and that Adam and Francisco contributed to your memorable experience with excellent service and recommendations. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the food, the ambiance, and the live music. Your kind words about our attention to detail mean a lot to our team. We appreciate you sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another special occasion soon!

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  10. Humberto

    El Paso1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was me and my wife’s first time visiting. They provided a nice gesture for our anniversary. The food and service was amazing.
    Café CentralResponded on 26 February 2025
    Hi Humberto! Thank you for your amazing review of Cafe Central! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a wonderful first visit and that we could help celebrate your anniversary with a nice gesture. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the food and service. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you both back for another memorable meal soon!

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Café Central is rated 4.7 stars by 2369 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Café Central

109 North Oregon st, El Paso, TX 79901

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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