Ruben's Cafe

Criollo Restaurant in Santurce

Address: 1317 Ave Ponce de León, San Juan, PR 00907
Phone: +1 787-724-2581
Hours: open 24 hours daily (00:00–23:59)

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Menu prices: $5.95–$52.95 · $$ · Median main: $18.95 · 40/40 with a published price

Ruben's Cafe is a Puerto Rican criollo restaurant on Ave Ponce de León (Santurce, parada 19) serving breakfast, sandwiches, soups, creole dishes, red and white meats, fresh seafood, stuffed mofongo, rice dishes, pastas, pizzas, juices and coffee. Open 24 hours.

Signature Brunch

• Angus Prime Skirt Steak Sunrise Omelette — $28.95

  Prime skirt steak, choice of eggs, cheese, toast and fries.
• Boricua Chicken Waffle — $18.95

  Waffles, crispy chicken, topped with sweet diced plantains.
• Golden Scramble Bagel — $9.95

  Bagel filled with scrambled eggs and cheese.

Artesanales Pizzas

• Margherita — $17.00

  Albahaca, aceite de oliva, salsa de tomate y queso mozzarella.
• Ruben's — $24.00

  Queso mozzarella, churrasco, camarones, pulpo, carrucho y salsa de tomate.
• Mar — $26.00

  Queso mozzarella, langosta, camarones, pulpo, carrucho y salsa de tomate.

Tacos

• Carne — $14.00

  Seasoned beef tacos topped with shredded lettuce and cheese, served in soft tortillas.
• Pollo — $14.00

  Shredded chicken tacos topped with lettuce and cheese, served with sides of guacamole, sour cream, and diced tomatoes.

Aperitivos

• Empanadillas (5) — $9.95

  Home-made turnovers. Carne, pollo, camarón meat, chicken, shrimp.
• Nachos Ruben's — $13.95

  Carne molida, cebolla, tomate, pico de gallo, lechuga picada, queso cheddar & sour. / Ground beef, onion, pico de gallo, chopped lettuce, cheddar & sour cheese.
• Alitas (5) / Chicken wings (5) — $10.95

  Blue cheese.
• Corona de Calamres / Squid Crowns — $10.95

  Salsa tartara y limón. / Tartar sauce & lemon.

Ensaladas

• Ensalada de Aguacate / Avocado Salad — $5.95

  Aguacate picado, pico de gallo y zanahoria rallada. / Chopped avocado, pico de gallo & grated carrot.
• Ensalada César Con Camarones / Shrimp Caesar Salad — $22.95

  Camarones. / Shrimps.

Sopas

• Sopa de Pollo / Chicken Soup — $9.95

  Papa, zanahoria, pollo y fideos. / Potato, carrot, chicken & noodles.
• Asopao de Pollo / Chicken Asopao — $15.95

  Rich, hearty chicken stew with rice, seasoned with herbs and spices, creating a thick and savory soup.

Sandwiches

• Sandwich Cubano — $14.95

  Ham meat, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Mustard & Mayonnaise. Picnic ham, Virginia ham, Swiss cheese & pickles.
• Club Sandwich — $14.95

  Ham, Cheese, Lettuce & Tomatoes, Bacon & Turkey Jam.

Desayunos

• Plato Dominicano / Dominican Dish — $14.95

  Mangú, salami, queso frito y huevo / Mangú, salami, fried cheese & egg.

Platos Criollos

• Carne Guisada / Stewed Beef — $15.95

  Stewed beef.
• Pollo al Horno / Roasted Chicken — $14.95

  Roasted chicken.
• Pernil / Pork — $15.95

  Slow-roasted pork shoulder.
• Bacalao en Salsa Criolla / Creole Cod — $17.95

  Tender cod pieces in a rich, savory Creole tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
• Carne Frita / Fried Pork — $15.95

  Fried pork chunks.

Carnes Blancas

• Filete de Pechuga de Pollo / Chicken Breast Filet — $14.95

  A la parrilla, encebollada o la plancha / Grilled or stewed.
• Pechuga a la Milanesa / Chicken Breast Milanesa — $18.95

  Cubierta de queso suizo derretido sobre nuestra deliciosa salsa marinara / Topped with melted Swiss cheese over marinara sauce.

Carnes Rojas

• Churrasco / Skirt Steak — $27.95

  Grilled skirt steak.
• Chuleta Kan Kan / Kan Kan Pork Chops — $24.95

  Kan kan pork chops.

Mariscos Frescos

• Rabo De Langosta / Lobster Tail — $52.95

  Servidos a su gusto: a la mantequilla, a la criolla o a la carta / served to your choice: sautéed in butter, creole or à la carte.
• Carrucho / Conch Meat — $26.95

  Servidos a su gusto: a la mantequilla, a la criolla o a la carta / served to your choice: sautéed in butter, creole or à la carte.

Mofongo Relleno De

• Pollo / Chicken — $15.95

  Escoge salsa criolla o al ajillo / fried plantain. Stuffed with chicken — choose salsa criolla or garlic sauce.
• Camarones en Salsa al Ajillo o Salsa de la Casa — $23.95

  Stuffed with shrimp in garlic sauce or house sauce.

Pescados

• Filete De Salmón / Salmon Fillet — $24.95

  Tender salmon fillet draped in a vibrant sauce, garnished with fresh herbs.
• Mero Al Ajillo O Al Limón / Grouper Fish — $19.95

  Grouper fish seasoned with garlic or lemon. Choose savory garlic or tangy lemon.

Arroces

• Arroz Con Pollo / Chicken with Rice — $15.95

  Tender chicken pieces mixed with seasoned rice, accompanied by two slices of fried plantain.
• Arroz Con Camarones / Rice with Shrimp — $22.95

  Juicy shrimp mixed with seasoned rice, garnished with sliced red peppers and decorative carrot strips.
• Paella Ruben (Mariscos + Carne) — $35.90

  Seafood and meat paella with a hearty blend of aromatic rice. Available in individual or double portions.

Pastas

• Spaghetti O Fetuccini A La Carbonara — $14.95

  Silky carbonara sauce with choice of spaghetti or fetuccini. Pancetta, parmesan, and cracked black pepper.

Postres

• Flan Homemade de Vainilla / Queso Ó Coco — $5.95

  Homemade custard — vanilla, cheese, or coconut.
• Tres Leches / Three Milks Cake — $5.95

  A moist sponge cake soaked in a blend of three types of milk.