Sit-DownFine dining$$$
Café Central
109 N Oregon St · Downtown
Downtown’s long-running white-tablecloth room, with roots tracing back to a 1918 café across the river in Juárez.
Why it is on the list
- The go-to for anniversaries, closings, and out-of-town guests you want to impress.
- A proper bar program and a cream of green chile soup locals order on principle.
What to order
Cream of green chile soup to start.
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