Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico, San Juan

Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico

Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico, San Juan
Centro Medico, home to the University of Puerto Rico’s Medical Science Campus and various hospitals. Now I know what you are thinking, ‘what’s that got to do with Tasting Puerto Rico’ ?

Well if you happen to be in or around Centro Medico you may think that your food options are limited to the circular food court consisting of Taco Maker, Burger King, Church, Estrella and Subway; not all that inspiring I know.

So how would you feel about a coffee shop that most people don’t know about (except the students and doctors at Centro Medico ) serving fresh artisan sandwiches, cafeteria style food and great coffee,

Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico is doing exactly that. This place is extremely popular with the students and doctors of the Medical Science Campus and the good news, it’s open to everyone.

So do yourself a favor, the next time you are in the area, skip the food court and head to Cafe Don Juan.

I have been here several times and tried several of their freshly prepared sandwiches and can highly recommend them. The hot food dishes all look great too.

The Don Ramon is my go to sandwich at Cafe Don Juan. A simple toasted ham and swiss cheese with Don Juan’s special cilantro mayonnaise. The melted swiss, the saltiness of the ham paired with the cilantro mayonnaise; simply delicious..

Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico, San Juan

The Churrasco Wrap also known as the Don Pedro Wrap is packed to bursting with tender churrasco and fresh salad. Just what the doctor ordered.

Order the Don Juan and you will get succulent chicken, swiss cheese, tomato and a sweet (but not overly sweet) guayaba salsa all sandwiched between two slices of fresh whole grain bread. I’m not a big fan of guayaba, but it works well in this sandwich..

Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico, San Juan

The menu for the main dishes changes regularly and based on the lines, it most be good. will let you know once I have had the opportunity to try it.

I almost forgot, the coffee at Cafe Don Juan is excellent too. The espresso is rich and smooth and the baristas make a mean Latte.

Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico, San Juan

The cafe is extremely busy at lunchtime, but service is fast and it is definitely worth the wait.

Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico, San JuanThe only slight negative that I have found to date, is the confusion (at least that I have) as to whether you should order your food at the checkout or at the counter. I have seen people do both and I still have not figured out which is the correct way :o)

Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico
Location: Centro Medico, close to Recinto de Ciencias Médicas building
GPS: 18.396683, -66.074141
Parking: Yes, multistory public parking 2 Centro Medico

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3 thoughts on “Cafe Don Juan Deli @ Centro Medico”

  1. Dr. Carlos J. Cañuelas Pereira

    He ido unas tres veces desde que lo abrieron y la experiencia nunca ha sido positiva. No hay letreros con los ofrecimientos ni precios. Detrás de la caja registradora hay una lista parcial pero absolutamente nada del desayuno. La lógica de la fila es otra cosa increíble. No se paga tan pronto te den lomque ordenaste a precio sorpresa sino que a pesar de estar literalmente al lado de la caja tienes que hacer fila lejos de la caja. Prefiero pagar 15 centavos más y comprar lo mismo en Church’s que por lo menos me entero de lo que ofrecen y a que precio lo voy a pagar ANTES de llegar a la caja. Definitivamente no lo recomiendo.

    1. Thanks, looks like your experience has not been the same as mine. I will agree that the ordering and payment of food could be improved

  2. Dr. Malexia Llavona

    I disagree since my experience has been greatly satisfactory. The menu is prepared with a Chef’s own original recipe and taste. It is an absurb comment and a lack of gastronomy to say you will pay 15cents more to eat in Church!!! There is no comparison between these two places. In concern of the way of ordering and paying, the cafe is serving more the 200 covers in lunch time… plus the barista coffee orders!! Give me a break! They are doing just fine!!!!

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