El Terrible Juan Café

Great menu, simple and only the best. The burger is not terrible at all. Beer is juicy. Really good place. Also good service.

Great service
good location
great breakfast
and coming back again for more!
Moka was perfect!

Great atmosphere and feel. Wish I found this place earlier. The Cappuccino was perfect. There were various options for breakfast and lunch.

Cozy atmosphere with lots of great options to choose from. We had a short wait to be seated but our food came out quickly.

Saw many recommendations for this place so had to try it but it was disappointing to me because most of their dishes had gores of cheese.
Still had to atleast try their bacon laced cheese dish. It was way too "cheesy" but enjoyed eating the bacon however my daughter who likes cheese thought it tasted good especially since it was drenched in syrup. The saltiness from and bacon and cheese was balanced with the syrup. One and done for me.

We had a wonderful brunch here. The sandwiches were so incredible that they will never be forgotten. The marzipan coffee was delicious also! The place gets busy and we were lucky to not have to wait for a table at 10am but there was a line up outside when we left.

Nice, clean, decent food, good coffee, decent service.
I ordered the Terrible Bacon and Cheese sandwich which was OK. I also ordered two macchiattos whose flavor, body, foam were perfect but the drink was warm (not hot).
I may comeback to try other food items, but will make sure to ask that my cortado coffee be hot.

I found this place doing my research to visit Guadalajara. Right in the middle of Americana, blocks from Paseo Chapultepec. The staff is awesome, the service is fast, and the food doesn’t disappoint. Very affordable pricing. They are also pet friendly. Definitely worth the stop. I’ll keep going back.

Fantastic spot. The pastries (banana nut bread and date pastry) were fantastic. The brunch dishes were also great. Orange juice was fresh and coffee very well made

I had the lonchesito pork. Very delicious and the salad went great with it (put it in the sandwich). 5/5 sandwich! Also
Had the Italian soda with lychee (I think?) and it was good 4/5. Lacked some sugar in the lychee juice. The place was great for doing some laptop work and had great wifi. Will be returning for sure before I leave Guadalajara

Absolutely delicious food and massive portions so really good value for money. Lovely service and really good coffee too!

•May 2025• easily the best breakfast spot in the city. Nice strong coffee and that bacon wrapped cheese sandwich is delicious unreal!

Excellent food.
I would recommend this more to the local people who are looking to try a distinct gastronomic option.
It has a little bit of a Montreal's (Canadian) vibe which my wife and I loved👍

This place is fantastic! Only for the hard core meat eaters! They have great burgers & sandwiches . I went for the terrible sandwich with cheese (it was a tough choice between sandwich brutal, which is just super meaty - I love the names, haha). Not sure who Terrible Jose was but his terrible sandwiches are terrific! The girls who work here are super lovely too! Totally recommended.
Oh! They have a bakery too with great patisserie & coffee!

I’d strongly recommend you to try their bacon cheese sandwich! It was really tasty and I loved it. Coffee was also awesome. Would love to come back again!

Best breakfast sandwich of my life. Something was calling to me when I walked by and it was the savory and sweet bacon wrapped breakfast sandwich.

My photo doesn't do justice. This was the best breakfast I've had in a while. Excellent bread, bacon and coffee!

I ordered the terribollito vegetariano + tocino.

The place gets packed early on Saturday.

Everything was perfect. The food, the atmosphere, the service, absolutely impeccable. This was the best breakfast I had in Guadalajara.

Best cappuccino in Guadalajara.
The juamilton was a bit too sweet and strong for my liking.
Salmon toast with sauces was great! Excellent
Roast beef sandwich excellent 👌
I enjoyed the salad with vinaigrette dressing.

I did not like the crazy bacon burger thingy, but my partner loved it. Difference in opinion.

Pleasant cafe for a morning or afternoon latte. You can also buy their fresh-roasted beans, which they'll grind for you. The serrano sandwich is perfectly toasted, with a creamy sauce that adds perfectly to the taste of the ham.

Perfect coffee and great staff. The food looks amazing as well. I had a biscuit that came with delicious jam and whipped butter. The atmosphere is great too. Surrounded by plants and vines.

EL TERRIBLE JUAN is a quaint coffee house serving home-style breakfasts and high-quality coffee. Our party of three tried the desayuno inglés and the chilaquiles and both were excellent. The English breakfast comes with fried potatoes doused in chimichurri sauce, which is a nice twist on an old favorite. The cinnamon rolls are generously drizzled with a cream-cheese frosting that is not overly sweet. Talk about comfort food. Would definitely go back. This location is somewhat on the small side, so be prepared to wait 10 to 15 minutes for a seat, or more on weekends. Recently El Terrible Juan won an international recognition as one of the Top 100 CoffeeHouses in the World, a well-deserved recognition.

Upon my arrival at this establishment, my expectations were high, fueled by the buzz surrounding it. Regrettably, the experience fell short of its lofty reputation. The portions served were disproportionately heavy, considering the simplicity of the dishes offered. Regrettably, there was no trace of culinary comfort to be found in the fare presented before me. Furthermore, the coffee, a quintessential component of any worthwhile dining experience, remained lackluster, failing to deliver on its promise. Given these underwhelming factors, it is with a heavy heart that I declare my decision to refrain from returning to this establishment in the future.

Honestly, this place is overrated.

We had chilaquiles, cold brew and coffe, everything was good but nothing extraordinary. You can find better options with more comfortable facilities in the same area. The only bad part was the service. From the moment we arrived, there was no one managing the waiting list. And once inside, no server approached us, we had to call someone over just to place our order.

After we were served, the waitress asked if we wanted bread to go with our chilaquiles. We said yes, but she never brought it. Instead, she decided to take her lunch break and sat right next to us with a companion, whom she did bring a plate of bread to, which was quite awkward . After a few minutes, I had to get up and go ask for the bread myself at the counter. In the end we finished eating and were still waiting for a cinnamon roll and a “trenza Philadelphia” that we had ordered from the beginning, but they never arrived. So we simply asked for the check and left.

It’s disappointing that a place ranked so highly doesn’t make an effort to even provide a decent service.

Incredible food and coffee! I had the chemex honey coffee and chilaquiles breakfast. Both were amazing. My wife had the mazapan latte and the terrible bacon cheese sandwich, which was soooo good I wished I had ordered it! I also had a whole milk latte. It was perfect. Will definitely be back again!

I had a burger at this cafe and it was a terrible juan 😂 in all honestly it is a tourist trap, digital nomads love this place but I believe that there are many other cafes that in my opinion are better, in terms of quality of food and price. Alot of time you have to line up to get table and then the staff aren’t very friendly and flexible. I give this restaurant 3 stars because it has decent wifi and you can sit there for a while if you can get past the fact that the staff will keep asking if you want something else every hour. The food is mediocre

Amazing service. Outstanding Chilaquilles! Chickened out on the "Terrible Cheese Sandwich" wrapped in a weave of bacon and served on maple syrup. Bit too heavy for me this morning, but it seems to be their signature dish and looked amazing on another tables order.
Iced latte was a bit sweet but I didn't mind. Jugo verde was perfection!

Their enchiladas were pretty good! We also ordered salmon toasts. The avocados were so fresh and sweet. I recommend this place anyone coming to Guadalajara

After over a month in Mexico this is probably the best coffee I had. I normally prefer oat or soy in my coffee (vegan) but had to choose between almond and coconut here. The almond milk latte I had (comes with two espresso shots) was absolutely delicious and the long black with a side of almond milk was also great. The space is really nice and the staff are attentive and kind. Price was great for us too. Highly recommend!

Extremely delicious food!! The place is not that big, I would say no more than 30 guests (9-10 tables). Chilaquiles, molletes, torta de chilaquiles are really really good. Prices are reasonable, it was crowded even during week days, got there around 8:30 and did not have to wait but after 9:30 you will probably wait. The only thing I did not like is that it took forever to get our meals. 4.5 stars

Mazapán coffee and the bacon sandwich was incredible!!! The service was fantastic & the vibe was on point. Rush over here and try as much as you can.

We had an amazing experience here. The food was fantastic. I had their signature sandwich called the terrible Juan four cheese bacon sandwich. It is four very delicious cheeses all inside a wrapping of woven bacon, covered in maple syrup. I've never had anything like it before, and will probably be hard-pressed to find anything like it anywhere else in the world. It was definitely well worth driving all the way across town and waiting nearly an hour for a table on a Saturday morning.

The drinks are Delicious so is the food. I had the iced Mazapan Latte and the Terrible Bacon Cheese Sandwich. So good. The prices are good you will be stuffed with the portions. Come by and check it out.

One of the best, in a quiet neighborhood. Great atmosphere, great food and the best service staff! Highly recommend.

We had breakfast at this place while in Guadalajara. The service was good, and the staff was friendly.

The food was okay, but nothing extraordinary. We ordered the chilaquiles verdes and the desayuno Americano. The chuleta in the desayuno Americano was quite dry, and the iced latte was just okay.

The food and drinks here definitely live up to the hype! The terrible burger was amazing. I've also come a few times to get coffee or matcha, which never disappoint. Highly recommended!

The coffee service is amazing. The customer experience is well maintained by a friendly, efficient, knowledgeable wait staff/baristas. The espresso was phenomenal and best-to-date here in México, for me.

I love coffee, and this place has a good assortment of hot and cold coffees. Food is fresh and so delicious.

Super great food and super good service. She made sure we knew what everything was and remembered what we liked. Brought us more things to try and was an amazing mix between traditional and new foods to try.

I had the Huevos al Horno and between the 4 cheese, bacon and the rich flavour of the egg it was a perfect combination. Fantastic espresso coffee flavour. The green juice had a nice full flavour without being overpowering.

All the dishes coming out of the kitchen looked amazing and it was a difficult decision to make. Settled for the Terrible Bacon Cheese Sandwich and it didn’t disappoint! Friendly service and a nice atmosphere, highly recommended!

We had the chilaquiles and the Huevos al Horno. The red sauce was excellent and eggs cooked perfectly. The eggs cheese and bacon wrapped bread under was very tender together and just melted in your mouth. The salad was very fresh and was a nice touch to clean the palate. It has a very favorable vinaigrette. The coffee was very smooth and I even got another cup of long black to take with us on the walk home. Great place to eat and since we speak little Spanish one waiter came over who spoke English. Great experience. Can’t wait to try the terrible bacon cheese sandwich and desayno ingles.

Great place to have breakfast, coffee and be able to work!

I enjoyed a late afternoon weekday lunch with three friends. The food is good, but not great. The service was fantastic.

7/10 - I would return with a friend who is determined to eat here.

One of the best places to get good quality coffee in GDL. The food is also good but I mostly buy coffee grounds and cortados! If you have not had their coffee, it is hands down the best in the area

Not sure why this place is all the rage.
Average food, the barista doesn't know how to froth milk. Burnt coffee, slow service.not to mention the supposed "gratineed chilaquiles" have a meager amount of cheese, had to ask for extra, charged to account. They gave us a slice of avocado. Bread is terrible with the English breakfast. Cheap and nasty.

Flavours were good. Servers are quick to take your dishes away, but slow at everything else. Meh.

Good food good service took a bit longer than usual to get food but it was worth it!!
The food was everything I needed. And service was wonderful!

There’s a reason why everyone raves about El Terrible Juan Cafe. If you’re into your coffee, visit here when in Guadalajara. I had an Americano and it was rich and flavourful. Great service, wifi is available and at good speed if needing to work.

Nice place, GREAT coffee, good service... I widely recommend it for a relaxed stop. The vibe of the place was good. The "Pet friendly" polity is taken a bit too far, which I personally disagree... nothing personal.

*I have to update my review because the owner ask for a reply:
I suggest a limited pet-friendly area. I would ask costumers which one do they prefer... and that area should be confined.*

I love El Terrible Juan. Great open space for great coffee or a bite to eat.
They take all Covid precautions; sanitizer tables between customers, sanitizer before you enter and temperature checks, too.
Double check hours as they have been closing early, (Feb 2021).