Mario Pagan Restaurant

4.9

1218 Reviews

$30 and under

International

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

Indulgent and innovative, Mario Pagán Restaurant offers a modern Puerto Rican gastronomic experience unlike any other. Located in the heart of Condado, Puerto Rico, Chef Pagán's signature restaurant is a true reflection of the island's rich cultural heritage, where international techniques and local ingredients mingle in exquisite dishes and lavish drinks. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a night out on the town, Mario Pagán Restaurant is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression that transcends borders and cultures.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Puerto Rican, Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(787) 522-6444
Website
http://www.mariopagan.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1110 Ave Magdalena, San Juan, PR 00907
Area
Condado
Parking details
$10.00 per car
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

JUMBO LUMP CRAB YAUTIA FRITURAS, MANGO PAPAYAUS$14.00
CASSAVA A.K.A. YUCA FRITA, BLACK TRUFFLE PILÓN AÏOLI US$12.00
ELOTE CORN SORULLITOS, OAXACA, COTIJA CREMA, CHILEUS$12.00
LAMB CONFIT SPRING ROLLS, PEANUT TAMARINDO YOGURTUS$12.00
GOUDA BOLITAS, PAPAYA CORIANDER PRESERVE, MALDON US$12.00
TUNA TARTARE, PLANTAIN TOSTONES, LEMONGRASS MAYO US$12.00
FISH ALCAPURRIAS, PICKLED ONIONS, SOFRITO TARTAR, PIQUEUS$12.00
PETITE BEEF WELLINGTONS, DUXELLES, PORT WINE KETCHUPUS$19.00

Taste

Soup of the DayUS$12.00
BORICUA FISH & CHIPS US$21.00
Minuta Literally Yellowtails, Adobo, Yuca Fries, Yuzu Coriander Tartar
ARÚGULA CON PARCHA US$15.00
Arugula, Papaya, Goat Cheese, Warm Pancetta, Nutmeg Passion Fruit
ALBÓNDIGAS DE CONEJO US$18.00
Rabbit Meatballs, Sage Broth, Fennel Shallot Escabeche, Kalamata
REMOLACHA AHUMADA US$16.00
Warm Brussel Sprouts, Smoked Beets, Pine Nut Pistou, Queso Blanco
MEJILLONES Y ALMEJAS US$21.00
Clams, Mussels, Anatto Caldo, Fennel al Ajillo, Chorizo Butter Toasts
CALABAZA CON SAUCO US$15.00
Guacabo Watercress, Honey Rum Roasted Pumpkin, Burrata, Basil Pesto, Elderflower Balsamic Reduction
MI ENSALADILLA RUSA US$35.00
Tuna Sashimi, Cold Ñame Mash, Fried Egg Emulsion, Capers, Osetra
PULPO CON LENTEJAS US$23.00
Octopus Confit, Beluga Lentil Hummus, Cilantro Chimi, Sweet Pimentón

Eat

ATÚN, BERENJENA Y PISTACHIO US$52.00
Porcini Crusted Tuna, Eggplant Chips, Pistachio Cilantro, Oyster, Boniato
COLIRRUBIA Y RABO DE BUEY US$38.00
Yellowtail Snapper Oxtail Cazuela, Viandas al Mojo, Chipolinni, Ox Au Jus
LUBINA, YUCA Y FOIE GRAS US$58.00
Black Chilean Sea Bass, Truffled Yuca Mousse, Asparagus, Port Foie Gras
BACALAO EN MISO DE COCO US$42.00
Coconut Miso Cod, Saffron Basil Marble Emulsion, White Rice Provencal Pegaíto
LANGOSTINOS US$46.00
Langoustines, Yellow Corn Arepitas, Moqueca Fish Sauce, Flora, Cancha
MOFONGO DE LANGOSTA US$52.00
Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Brown Butter Thermidor Sauce, Yuca Mofongo, Shiitake Bacon
EMPANADA DE POLLO US$32.00
Almond Crusted Chicken Breast, Truffle Juice Velouté, Green Plantain Tostones
CHULETÓN CON FUFÚ US$48.00
Kurobuta Double Pork Chop, Tamarindo Glaze, Sweet Ripe Plantain Bacon Fufú
CANELÓN DE CABRITO US$38.00
Goat Cannelloni, Burrata, Oregano Brujo Pesto, Au Jus, Coriander Butter Toast
CONFITADO DE CORDERO US$42.00
Shoulder Lamb Confit, Cauliflower Goat Cheese Spinach Risotto, Lingonberries
FILETE DE RES CON APIO US$56.00
Angus Beef Filet, Local Celeriac Gnocchi, Stilton Crema, Tempranillo Reduction

PEGAITOS

a.k.a. Crispy Rice

DE GAMBA Y LONGANIZA US$31.00
Local Pork Sausage, Rock Shrimp, Shimeji, Lactose Aïoli
DE ARROZ CON POLLO US$26.00
Adobo Chicken Thighs, Sofrillo, Pitipuá, Piquillo Peppers, Stewed Beans, Arañitas
CHRISTMAS IN A BOWL US$28.00
Blood Sausage, Pork Belly, Fennel, Egg White, Avocado

Sides

Verduras Al MojoUS$10.00
Local Roots, Escabeche Onions
TostonesUS$6.00
Double Fried Green Plantains or Breadfruit
AvocadoUS$8.00
Pickled Purple Onions

What 1,218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Caribbean
Best Food
Caribbean
International
Puerto Rico
Best Food
Puerto Rico
Good for groups
Puerto Rico
International

Review summary

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Mario Pagán Restaurant in San Juan offers a "scrumptious" culinary experience that blends traditional Puerto Rican flavors with modern twists. Guests rave about "amazing" food and "outstanding" service, highlighted by creative cocktails and delightful desserts like the chocolate soufflé. The ambiance is consistently praised as warm and inviting, making it a must-visit for food lovers.

1,218 Reviews

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Carla
VIP
Chicago
82 reviews
5.0
82 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal at Mario Pagen!! We loved the Yuca fries, Gouda fritters, Crispy rice with chicken, and Almond Chicken. Excellent service too!!
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Sadhish
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was by far the best meal we had in Puerto Rico (a guide we had on an excursion recommended it). The lamb shoulder was one of the best dishes of lamb I have had. Did the fish and chips as an appetizer and also did not disappoint.
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Thomas
VIP
Phoenix
79 reviews
5.0
79 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service…food and prices were fantastic..
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Fernando
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente como siempre, atención, ambiente y la comida.
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Michael
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing meal at Mario Pagan. Food was fantastic and creative. Special Kudos to our waitress, Mar, and the kitchen staff for their heroic (and ultimately successful) efforts to accommodate our very picky and vegetarian 10 yr old daughter. It was a really lovely time all around, and well worth it. Very glad we went. My only suggestion would be to turn down the AC - it was chilly in there!
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Alexander
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always is a fantastic restaurant, great service and wonderful drinks. One of my favorites restaurants were they bring the puertorrican cuisine to another level and great combination with dishes around the world.
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Maria
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant. Food is out of this world! You should go.
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Alana
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant, the food was exquisite and the staff was super knowledgeable about gluten-free options!
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Sou
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Place. A bit more expensive than expected based on open table number of $$ but most def recommend nevertheless!
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Gretchen
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Great ambiance. Totally recommend it.
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FAQs

Mario Pagan Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (787) 522-6444.

Mario Pagan Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1218 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1110 Ave Magdalena, San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Area
Condado
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
International, Puerto Rican, Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
$10.00 per car
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mariopagan.com/
Phone number
(787) 522-6444

Mario Pagan Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Bites

JUMBO LUMP CRAB YAUTIA FRITURAS, MANGO PAPAYAUS$14.00

CASSAVA A.K.A. YUCA FRITA, BLACK TRUFFLE PILÓN AÏOLI US$12.00

ELOTE CORN SORULLITOS, OAXACA, COTIJA CREMA, CHILEUS$12.00

LAMB CONFIT SPRING ROLLS, PEANUT TAMARINDO YOGURTUS$12.00

GOUDA BOLITAS, PAPAYA CORIANDER PRESERVE, MALDON US$12.00

TUNA TARTARE, PLANTAIN TOSTONES, LEMONGRASS MAYO US$12.00

FISH ALCAPURRIAS, PICKLED ONIONS, SOFRITO TARTAR, PIQUEUS$12.00

PETITE BEEF WELLINGTONS, DUXELLES, PORT WINE KETCHUPUS$19.00

Taste

Soup of the DayUS$12.00

BORICUA FISH & CHIPS US$21.00

ARÚGULA CON PARCHA US$15.00

ALBÓNDIGAS DE CONEJO US$18.00

REMOLACHA AHUMADA US$16.00

MEJILLONES Y ALMEJAS US$21.00

CALABAZA CON SAUCO US$15.00

MI ENSALADILLA RUSA US$35.00

PULPO CON LENTEJAS US$23.00

Eat

ATÚN, BERENJENA Y PISTACHIO US$52.00

COLIRRUBIA Y RABO DE BUEY US$38.00

LUBINA, YUCA Y FOIE GRAS US$58.00

BACALAO EN MISO DE COCO US$42.00

LANGOSTINOS US$46.00

MOFONGO DE LANGOSTA US$52.00

EMPANADA DE POLLO US$32.00

CHULETÓN CON FUFÚ US$48.00

CANELÓN DE CABRITO US$38.00

CONFITADO DE CORDERO US$42.00

FILETE DE RES CON APIO US$56.00

PEGAITOS

DE GAMBA Y LONGANIZA US$31.00

DE ARROZ CON POLLO US$26.00

CHRISTMAS IN A BOWL US$28.00

Sides

Verduras Al MojoUS$10.00

TostonesUS$6.00

AvocadoUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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