Café Central
Starters
Baked Escargot
18
In Herbed Citrus Parmesan Butter
Octopus Carpaccio
19
Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
21
TUNA SASHIMI
26
Avocado and Crispy Leeks
Saltspring British Columbia Mussels
27
GRILLED & FRIED CALAMARI
20
Signature Dungeness
Crab Cakes
23
Each 7
Soups & Salads
Signature Cream of Green Chile
11
CHEF’S DAILY SOUP CREATION 9
Petit Iceberg Wheel
12
Central Caesar Salad
14
Confit, Tapenade, Brioche Crouton
CAPRESE BIOLOGICO
16
Baby Field Greens
13
LUMP CRAB & AVOCADO TOWER
23
Butter Lettuce Salad
19
CHILEAN SEA BASS TACOSsourcing signal
20
CAFE CENTRAL STEAK TACOS
26
Sandwiches
RIBEYE SANDWICH
28
ROASTED TURKEY BREAST SANDWICH
14
Aioli, Wheatberry
CENTRAL BURGER 8 OZ.
19
PESTO CHICKEN SANDWICH
18
CUBANITO SANDWICH
14
Cheese, Pickles, Spicy Whole Grain Mustard
AIRLINE CHICKEN
25
Whipped Potatoes
Chicken Picatta
28
Puntas de Filete
45
Maine Lobster Rollsourcing signal
42
Scottish Salmonsourcing signal
42
Sauce Gribiche, Lemon Dill Couscous
Chilean Sea Basssourcing signal
57
Prawn Brochette
40
Grilled Angus Tenderloin 8 OZ.sourcing signal
54
AMERICAN WAGYU NY STRIP 12 OZ.sourcing signal
125
Sides
Mashed Potatoes
8
Vegetables
8
MAC N’ CHEESE 17
CAVIAR BAKED POTATO
75
Vanilla Bean Custard with Caramelized Sugar
MANGO COLADA PIE
12
VANILLA BEAN MASCARPONE CHEESECAKE
15
Raspberry Gel
SIGNATURE TRES LECHES CAKE
11
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE DOME
11
CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRIES
11
Dipped in White and Dark Chocolate
DESSERT PLATTER
16
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 88 venues in El Paso, TX and could score 9 of them. Positions are counted against those 9.
v1.7.4 32.6/100 = sourcing 19.9/50 (named-farm 2 distinct [anson-mills (producer/exemplary) x1.00, snake-river-farms (brand-program/solid) x0.38], named-region 3 distinct of 4, attribute 9 distinct of 16 [class=breed-marketing x0.00, class=breed-word x0.35, class=certification-word x1.00, class=graded-spec x0.00, class=heritage-breed x0.50, class=provenance-adjective x0.50, class=species-market-name x0.00, class=species-name x0.00, class=wild-capture x0.60], buzzword 1 distinct) + farm partners 12.3/20 (best: anson-mills at 64.4, linked by a named-farm claim) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.5/18.
farm
Anson Mills
Named farm“Mirepoix, Sun Dried Tomato, Stock Reduction, Whipped Potato Honey Lavender Hudson Valley Duck 48 Crispy Skin Breast, Confit Duck Leg, Anson Mills Polenta Rustica Integrale, Foie Gras and Morello Cherry Terrine, Port Wine Duck Reduction GRILLED ANGUS TENDERLOIN 8 OZ.”
on the menu · source ↗
Snake River Farms
Named farm“Potatoes and Seasoned Onion Strings *Also available cocktail style with warm tortillas, avocado, sliced jalapeño, onion, and tomato SNAKE RIVER FARMS “GOLD GRADE” AMERICAN WAGYU NY STRIP 12 OZ. 125 Potato Pavé, Cabernet Reduction, Spinach Purée, Seasonal”
Snake River Farms (Agri Beef) ↗
on the menu · source ↗
seafood
Maine lobster
Named region“Accoutrements for Caviar with Corn Blinis. 1 oz for 94 | 2 oz for 180 Raw Bar CENTRAL SEAFOOD TOWER Cocktail Crab Claws, Poached Maine Lobster, Tiger Prawns, Love Shuck Oysters, Saltspring British Columbia Mussels, Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette,”
on the menu · source ↗
Scottish salmon
Named region“Made Pasta, 1/2 ounce Caviar, Parsley Beurre Blanc Chilean Sea Bass 57 Miso Marinated, Sweet Ginger Jasmine Rice and House Teriyaki Scottish Salmon 42 Sauce Gribiche, Lemon Dill Couscous Dover Sole 72 English Peas, Marconna Almonds, Potato Leeks Lobster Agnolotti”
on the menu · source ↗
Scottish salmon
Named region“Scottish Salmon”
on the menu · source ↗
Chilean Sea Bass
Attribute“SEAFOOD TOWER Cocktail Crab Claws, Poached Maine Lobster, Tiger Prawns, Love Shuck Oysters, Saltspring British Columbia Mussels, Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Dijonaise, Clarified Butter Pettite 98 | Grand 190 ADD CHOICE OF: SEABASS CEVICHE: 8”
on the menu · source ↗
sourcing
Prosciutto di Parma
Named region“Hens Egg, Bacon, Chive Aioli, White Cheddar, Pavé Fries *CHOICE OF KETTLE CHIPS, PARMESAN FRENCH FRIES OR HOUSE SALAD AVOCADO TOAST 17 Prosciutto di Parma, Grilled Brioche, Soft Hen’s Egg, Roasted Tomato Jam CHILEAN SEA BASS TACOS 20 Chipotle Cream, Slaw, Grapefruit”
on the menu · source ↗
Kaluga
Attribute“Fraîche, Royal Osetra Caviar ADDITIONAL CAVIAR AVAILABLE BY REQUEST CAVIAR DEVILED EGGS 38 Six Hen’s Eggs, Crème Fraiche, Dijon, Chives, Kaluga Caviar Royale SIGNATURE DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES 23 with Spicy Herbed Rémoulade ÖSETRA SUPREME CAVIAR Traditional Accoutrements for”
on the menu · source ↗
Osetra
Attribute“our chefs. Enjoy an extraordinary dining experience. Starters “SPAGO” SMOKED SALMON & CAVIAR PIZZA 48 Dill Chive Crème Fraîche, Royal Osetra Caviar MADE TO ORDER . 20 MINUTE PREP TIME * ADDITIONAL CAVIAR AVAILABLE BY REQUEST. 20 MIN PREP Baked Escargot 18 in Herbed”
on the menu · source ↗
Dover Sole
Attribute“Sea Bass 57 Miso Marinated, Sweet Ginger Jasmine Rice and House Teriyaki Scottish Salmon 42 Sauce Gribiche, Lemon Dill Couscous Dover Sole 72 English Peas, Marconna Almonds, Potato Leeks Lobster Agnolotti 42 Lobster and Mascarpone Hand Made Stuffed Pasta, Butter”
on the menu · source ↗
Foraged
Attribute“Almonds, Potato Leeks Lobster Agnolotti 42 Lobster and Mascarpone Hand Made Stuffed Pasta, Butter Poached Lobster Claw, English Peas, Foraged Mushrooms, Asparagus Tips, Creamy Lobster Broth Prawn Brochette 40 Bacon Wrapped Chipotle Marinated, Creamy Lobster and Leek”
on the menu · source ↗
Diver Scallops
Attribute“Asparagus Tips, Creamy Lobster Broth Prawn Brochette 40 Bacon Wrapped Chipotle Marinated, Creamy Lobster and Leek Orzo Seared Diver Scallops 42 Broccoli Purée, Orzo, Hollandaise Mousseline, Cauliflower Florets with Pork Belly, Toasted Brioche Land & Air Herb”
on the menu · source ↗
Heritage Breed
Attribute“Mousseline, Cauliflower Florets with Pork Belly, Toasted Brioche Land & Air Herb Brined Jidori Half Chicken 40 All Natural Japanese Heritage Breed Chicken, Sous Vide and Roasted, Mirepoix, Sun Dried Tomato, Stock Reduction, Whipped Potato Honey Lavender Hudson Valley”
on the menu · source ↗
Organic
Attribute“UPCHARGE CAPRESE BIOLOGICO 16 Organic Tomato, Roasted Eggplant, Buffalo Burrata, Basil Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Savory Pine Nut Tuile Baby Field Greens 13 Petite”
on the menu · source ↗
Organic
Attribute“Iceberg Wheel 12 Roquefort Dressing, Shaved Radish, Pickled Red Onion, Tomato Confit, Crispy Pork Belly Caprese Biologico 16 Organic Tomato, Roasted Eggplant, Buffalo Burrata, Basil Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Savory Pine Nut Tuile Ocean Kaluga Caviar Spaghetti a”
on the menu · source ↗
All Natural
Buzzword“Purée, Orzo, Hollandaise Mousseline, Cauliflower Florets with Pork Belly, Toasted Brioche Land & Air Herb Brined Jidori Half Chicken 40 All Natural Japanese Heritage Breed Chicken, Sous Vide and Roasted, Mirepoix, Sun Dried Tomato, Stock Reduction, Whipped Potato Honey”
on the menu · source ↗
protein
Angus
Attribute“CENTRAL STEAK TACOS 26 Grilled Rib Eye, Provolone, Serrano Lime Avocado, Onion Strings, Arroz a la Mexicana CENTRAL BURGER 22 8 oz. Angus Patty Burger, Fried Hens Egg, Bacon, Chive Aioli, White Cheddar, Pavé Fries *CHOICE OF KETTLE CHIPS, PARMESAN FRENCH FRIES OR HOUSE”
on the menu · source ↗
Jidori Chicken
Attribute“Scallops 42 Broccoli Purée, Orzo, Hollandaise Mousseline, Cauliflower Florets with Pork Belly, Toasted Brioche Land & Air Herb Brined Jidori Half Chicken 40 All Natural Japanese Heritage Breed Chicken, Sous Vide and Roasted, Mirepoix, Sun Dried Tomato, Stock Reduction,”
on the menu · source ↗
Prime
Attribute“de Filete 45 Roasted Long Green Chile with Jalapeño au Jus, Whipped Potatoes, House Vegetables Available With 14 Oz. Ribeye 56 Ribeye Prime (14 oz) 56 Chipotle Lime Butter, Daily Whipped Potatoes, Seasoned Onion Strings House, and Vegetables. SNAKE RIVER FARMS “GOLD”
on the menu · source ↗
AMERICAN WAGYU
Attribute“(14 oz) 56 Chipotle Lime Butter, Daily Whipped Potatoes, Seasoned Onion Strings House, and Vegetables. SNAKE RIVER FARMS “GOLD GRADE” AMERICAN WAGYU NY STRIP 12 OZ. 125 Potato Pavé, Cabernet Reduction, Spinach Purée, Seasonal Vegetables Cafe Central Meat Platter”
on the menu · source ↗
WAGYU
Attribute“available cocktail style with warm tortillas, avocado, sliced jalapeño, onion, and tomato SNAKE RIVER FARMS “GOLD GRADE” AMERICAN WAGYU NY STRIP 12 OZ. 125 Potato Pavé, Cabernet Reduction, Spinach Purée, Seasonal Vegetables Colorado Rack of Lamb Citrus, Basil and”
on the menu · source ↗
PRIME
Attribute“Leek and Creamy Lobster Orzo Grilled Angus Tenderloin 8 OZ. 54 Potato Pavé, Spinach Purée, Cabernet Reduction, Haystack Potato RIBEYE PRIME (14 OZ) 56 Chipotle Lime Butter, Daily Whipped Potatoes and Seasoned Onion Strings *Also available cocktail style with warm”
on the menu · source ↗
ANGUS
Attribute“Breast, Confit Duck Leg, Anson Mills Polenta Rustica Integrale, Foie Gras and Morello Cherry Terrine, Port Wine Duck Reduction GRILLED ANGUS TENDERLOIN 8 OZ. 54 Potato Pavé, Spinach Purée, Cabernet Reduction, Haystack Potato Colorado Rack of Lamb Citrus, Basil and”
on the menu · source ↗
See the week▾
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | Not listed |
| Tuesday | Not listed |
| Wednesday | Not listed |
| Thursday | Not listed |
| Friday | Not listed |
| Saturday | Not listed |
“Not listed” means the day was absent from the schedule we read — usually closed, but we never saw it stated, so we don’t claim it.
Hours checked Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗ · these hours were read from the page text rather than published schedule data, so we show the week instead of calling it open or closed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on OpenTable ↗link checked Sep 1, 2026
Coverage
- theadventuristmagazine.com restaurant guide entry: Café Central ↗
theadventuristmagazine.com
Press