Mario Pagan Restaurant

Name: Mario Pagan Restaurant
Address: 1110 Ave Magdalena, San Juan, PR, United States, 00907
Telephone: (787) 522-6444
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

723 Reviews

$30 and under

International

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Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

29 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(787) 522-6444

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
International
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://mariopaganrest.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party contact
Paola Ramos: (787) 522-6444

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

Popular dishes

Soup of the DayUSD 12.00
Baby ArugulaUSD 15.00
Papaya, Radish, Goat Cheese, Pancetta, Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
Warm Brussel SproutsUSD 16.00
Smoked Beets, Queso Blanco, Pine Nuts
Angus TartareUSD 18.00
Truffle Oil, Shallots, Fried Egg Yolk Emulsion, Plantain Chips
Jumbo Lumb Crab TacosUSD 18.00
Mango Papaya Gastrique, Salmon Row

Eat

PegaítoUSD 26.00
Crispy Chicken Rice, Stewed Beans, Arañitas
Sea ScallopsUSD 48.00
Blood Sausage Avocado Crispy Rice, Fennel, Lime Aïoli
Local Yellowtail SnapperUSD 35.00
Carrot Passion Fruit Broth, Tomato Romesco, Arañitas
Black Chilean Sea BassUSD 48.00
Yuca Truffled Mousse, Asparagus, Port Foie Gras Reduction
Spiny Lobster ThermidorUSD 52.00
Shallot Escabeche, Yuca Mofongo, Tarragon Parmesan Panko
Angus Beef Tenderloin FilletUSD 56.00
Apio Gnocchi, Blue Cheese Sauce, Caramelo Onions
My Lamb Shoulder ConfitUSD 42.00
Goat Cheese and Truffle Cauliflower Risotto, Cranberry Sauce
Adobo Niman Ranch Double Pork ChopUSD 46.00
Root Veggie Trifongo, Tamarind Reduction

Sides

PegaítoUSD 16.00
Crispy Chicken Rice
TostonesUSD 6.00
Double Fried Green Plantains or Breadfruit
AvocadoUSD 8.00
Pickled Purple Onions

What 723 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
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Caribbean
International
Puerto Rico
Best Food
Puerto Rico
Best Service
Puerto Rico
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OmarA
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet, great ambience, attentive and wonderful servers described dishes perfectly. Food was great! Highly recommend.
L
Lauren
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Suoerb, but Expensive
O
Ozsaleem
Indiana
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, classically finished with amazing trim and attention to detail on the inside. Soon as you enter you know you are somewhere special. Small but seating is perfect that you feel you are dining private. Great menu!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was interesting I had the black sea bass which is their signature dish Appetizers where seafood meatballs and fried gouda cheeseballs All were outstanding Will return soon again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly magnificent dining experience from the service to the innovative and amazing food. Best in San Juan!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing from top to bottom. Sad at the bar and the bartender took great care to make sure my dining experience was awesome. And the drink he created was outstanding. Go!
R
Rafi
Caribbean
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 10 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I went to the restaurant with other business people. Food and service were fantastic. the place is quite to either a business meeting or social dinner. Strongly recommended!
MF
MatthewF
Cleveland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
While nothing in particular was sub-par, most dishes did not exceed my high expectations. It is definitely worth a visit, but is not the best restaurant in San Juan IMO.
B
Bobo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mario was excellent and, great food & wine. Ambience good, perfect noise level. I would go back to eat there again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat in a very intimate corner of this establishment and were treated like VIP all night. We will return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
We were told the mixology/cocktails here were outstanding, however when we wanted a martini bartenders choice there was no-one who could make it so we ordered wine (a delicious bottle of Spanish wine recommended by their SOM.) The timing of the food was off as they brought us our mains TWO different times even tho we clearly were eating our apps and then tried to tell us they remade it which as someone in the hospitality industry, they only kept it warm. If it wasn’t for that i would’ve given this place 5 stars. The flavors of the food were delicious !
JI
JerseyInWonderland
Naples
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Vacation dinner with family including a 2 year old. They were very accommodating. Had high chair. There is no childrens menu so child must eat everything! Food delicious, service lovely. Pace leisurely
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent, the favorite dish was the crawfish risotto. Amazing!!!
RL
RosaL
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Last night in Puerto Rico (for now) service was impeccable, great suggestions from our server. From drinks (favorite drink I had on the island)appetizer (tacos …. Presentation and taste out if this world, I had the best lamb ever and my sister had a delicious fish dish …. Ended with a chocolate hazelnut soufflé and coffee ! Perfection!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were incredible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
El servicio y la comida estuvo excelente.
w
wandao
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
excellent service Complimentary appetizers were good. Specials with local ingredients.
JR
JRmartin027
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was spectacular. Mario never disappoints. Service, ambiance and attention to detail were superb.
LM
LenM
Las Vegas
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 26 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vacation dinner
EG
EddaG
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 26 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent! Elevated criollo food…one of my favorites!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 April 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Exquisite cuisine ! Excellent product at great value, as good as the best.
G
Goingout
Caribbean
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Todos los platos excelentes. Una combinación ingeniosa y balanceada de platos de la cocina local con elementos de la cocina gourmet internacional. Una carta de vinos para satisfacer todos los gustos.
AT
AlejandroT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. The food was delicious. The attention was excellent.
s
starlas
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional meal- beautiful ambiance would highly recommend.
JR
JRL1
Jacksonville
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Overcooking of fish is never good… overcooking Cartucho is a sin… not taking it off the bill…well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Great service, great food, great ambiance!
GB
GregoryB
Denver
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Mario Pagan's. The food was amazing and the presentation and service were exceptional!
DJ
DianeJ
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good dinner particularly dessert - try coconut cake They kick you out unceremoniously after exactly 2 hrs Says this on the menu!!
RS
RogerS
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 3 April 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Given the dozen other fabulous restaurants in the area at a fraction of the cost, I had high expectations. Goes to prove name alone does not equate to quality / good value. Every dish was extremely salty, rookie mistake. We ordered four main courses and all of them lacked the vibrant flavors I expect in Puerto Rican influenced dishes. I’d avoid this restaurant and use you money to support less know local talent such as Aqui Se Puede.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent and exquisite.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mario Pagan Restaurant = Perfection.
G
Gis11
Caribbean
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as usual! The food and service impeccable!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly highly highly recommend Mario Pagan Restaurant. The food was fantastic and the cocktails were terrific. Our waitress was attentive, knowledgeable, and provided us with excellent suggestions. We will return next time we are in San Juan.
MV
MarymarV
Caribbean
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My new favorite 💓 so delicious
K
johnK
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal was perfect from start to finish. I complimented the staff and chef.
P
Penny
New Orleans
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Fantastic food. 4 of us ordered something different and all was excellent. Esp likes the Sea bass, pork chop and lobster thermador for entrees. Both apps and bread yummy as well as chocolate soufflé. Only room for improvement was additional wine by the glass options to try different pairings(although multiple bottles available at varied prices). There was a prolonged lag between app and entree, otherwise… The best restaurant I’ve been to in a long time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service!
M
Marimar86
New York Area
24 reviews
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on 31 March 2022
overall2food2service4ambience1
My plate scallops was good, perfect portion but cold. My partners plate steak was overcooked. The best part of the experience was BYOB but was charged $30 to open bottle. The worst part was the room temperature, freezing which made everything even colder. They said they regulate it but my partner left restaurant to get us sweaters.
JM
JeffreyM
New England
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Delicious options, although meager portions were somewhat of a disappointment
T
Tara
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Highly recommend the crab tacos (they’re tiny!), yuca anything, chicken crispy rice, and the scallops! Service and food was great.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

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

Mario Pagan Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 723 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

29 May 2022

May 2022

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(787) 522-6444

1110 Ave Magdalena San Juan, PR 00907

Additional information

Area
Condado / Santurce
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
$10.00 per car
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://mariopaganrest.com/
Phone number
(787) 522-6444
Private party contact
Paola Ramos: (787) 522-6444

Mario Pagan Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information

Spiny Lobster Thermidor

Jumbo Lumb Crab Tacos

Warm Brussel Sprouts

Bites

Yuca Fries, Truffle Oil AïoliUSD 11.00

Tuna Tartare, Plantain Tostones, Sesame MayoUSD 12.00

Gouda Croquetas, Sweet PapayaUSD 12.00

Lamb Alcapurrias, Turmeric ChiliUSD 12.00

Escargots Yuca Bacon Mofonguitos, VeloutèUSD 14.00

Taste

Soup of the DayUSD 12.00

Baby ArugulaUSD 15.00

Warm Brussel SproutsUSD 16.00

Angus TartareUSD 18.00

Jumbo Lumb Crab TacosUSD 18.00

Eat

PegaítoUSD 26.00

Sea ScallopsUSD 48.00

Local Yellowtail SnapperUSD 35.00

Black Chilean Sea BassUSD 48.00

Spiny Lobster ThermidorUSD 52.00

Angus Beef Tenderloin FilletUSD 56.00

My Lamb Shoulder ConfitUSD 42.00

Adobo Niman Ranch Double Pork ChopUSD 46.00

Sides

PegaítoUSD 16.00

TostonesUSD 6.00

AvocadoUSD 8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Mario Pagan Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mario Pagan Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Mario Pagan Restaurant currently accepting bookings?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Additional information