Cafe Central

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For four star dining in El Paso, try Cafe Central. Here's a place to get good food. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its fusion. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features jazz. This restaurant is good for groups. Try the seafood.

User Reviews of Cafe Central

Yelp.com Review - by stephen B.

1.0 of 5 stars. We went to Cafe Central based on their nomination for a James Beard award. What a let down. The food was fashioned after 10 year old standard presentations and offerings. No attention to detail,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leslie K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have only been there twice, both times for lunch. The food is generally quite good, but the lunch service is disorganized. I've had the same waiter both times (a guy with a slight Irish accent),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I recently dined at Cafe Central. This was a fairly regular occurrence before the birth of my son, but not since. We had a wonderful meal. The cream of green chile soup was divine...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Where is Chef Ramsay when you need him!

After walking the square looking for the Cafe, enduring the stench and thinking I could be mugged at any moment I was pleasantly pleased upon finding the little cafe with the quaint patio and thought this might be worth my while. The atmosphere was sophisticated although a little on the dark side and the bar snacks where unique; wasabi peas and almonds. The dirty martini I ordered was salty and strong although at 10 dollars a pop a little overpriced. I ordered the Duck Quesadillas and the Mussels for an appetizer and was very disappointed in both. The Quesadilla tasted like oil and were very doughy leaving a sticky gooey feeling in my mouth. The Mussels were dry, rubbery, salty and fishy. The "Pommes Frits" that accompanied the mussels looked and tasted like McDonalds french fries. My party did not finish either of the appetizers and we decided not to take a chance and venture into dinner. Call me a snob but I was expecting far more from what has been hailed as "one of the finest culinary experiences in the region". This restaurant would not even rate in a first class city like Dallas, Washington or Atlanta.
openlist - user review - 10/12/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Rob C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Expensive. Well, the fanciest restaurant for the area (menu good, ambiance ok).
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Given some of the other choices in town, this place had fresh green salads and veggies, the staff didn't mind when we added a few more to our party on a weekend night, and the selections were perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carlos C.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is going to sound harsh, yet here it goes. Overpriced, poor service and overrated. My wife and a couple made reservations for their "New Years Eve Dinner" and it was a huge disappointment.. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Frommer's

Worth the splurge, Cafe Central is an anomaly in a town dominated by Tex-Mex: a sleek urban bistro serving sophisticated international cuisine. There are three seating areas -- a gracious dining room, a sleek...
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10Best

this elegant downtown eatery is considered by many to have the most romantic atmosphere in the city. owner/chef trae apodaca features an ever-changing menu of eclectic cuisine that is a fusion of european,...
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OpenTable

with food prepared by one of the most highly respected chefs in the city, guests of cafe central experience dining at its most superb. soft lights, handsome furnishings and ambient music create a relaxing...
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AOL CityGuide

every native el pasoan knows that cafe central has everything...the best food, the best service, the best wine list, and of course, the best ambiance. i recommend the seafood, as it seems to be the chef's...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

low lights and intimate atmosphere downtown...
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OpenTable

With food prepared by one of the most highly respected chefs in the city, guests of Cafe Central experience dining at its most superb. Soft lights, handsome furnishings and ambient music create a relaxing...
opentable.com - user review
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