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    Don Juan V's Sandwiches

    4.8 (194 reviews)
    InexpensivePeruvian, Sandwiches
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Michael S.

    Our foodie group came to Don Juan V's sandwiches for some lunch today and it was quite the experience. I had heard nothing but good things about this place, so I was very happy to have the opportunity to try their sandwiches. This is a very small space, with a very small kitchen, so it takes a minute for the food to come out, but it is done per order and very fresh, so it is worth the wait. The ambiance is old fashioned in my mind, but very cute and suitable for a sandwich place. I ordered the Milanesa de Polo Sandwich, which is a chicken tenderloin sandwich, and a side of the fried sweet potatoes. The food actually came out in a decent amount of time,so I was shocked and surprised, but very pleased at the same time. As expected, the food was incredible and terrific like I thought it would be. The sandwich was huge and had to use a knife and fork to eat it. The fried sweet potatoes were excellent and had a nice texture. They were very flavorful. The sandwich tasted amazing and was one of the best chicken tenderloin sandwiches I have ever had since living in Indy. Now I see why everyone loves this place so much, because the sandwiches are high quality and just so perfect!! Our server was wonderful and gave great recommendations on the menu items. Her recommendations were spot on and everyone enjoyed their sandwiches. The steak is also incredible, so I would highly recommend the Lolo Supreme sandwich. Don Juan V's sandwiches is a wonderful mom and pop business in Indy that is worth checking out if you are looking for a fresh good sandwich. Given it is a small venue, you may have to wait a bit for your food to be prepared and delivered to your table, so will need to have some patience if you dine inside, but trust me, it is worth it and you will not be disappointed. The sandwiches are just that amazing!!

    Ground beef empanada
    Hope P.

    I've been wanting to try this place after seeing it mentioned so often. The surroundings are nothing fancy, but the food and friendly service are so worth it. Only open on Saturday and Sunday for now, we arrived about 11:30 and were the first ones there. Photos on the wall help to give you an idea of what the sandwiches look like. We ordered the Lomo saltado (beef tenderloin) as well as the lechon (pork roast) sandwiches. They were each so tender and flavorful! Also had fried sweet potato, and empanadas. Prices were very reasonable for the portions. Please visit this local business and support them. It was truly delicious!

    Lomo Saltado & Ceviche
    Ana B.

    What a GEM!! When it comes to Peruvian food this place nailed it, the ingredients are fresh. Food is made to order, prepared in front of you (open kitchen) resulting in the most delicious Peruvian food. For years I've searched for Peruvian that could match the real thing here in Indy and now I've found it! So excited to share this place with you all, a must try if you enjoy tasty lime marinated seafood and traditional Peruvian lomo saltado (beef strips stir fried with French fries and tomatoes in au jus served with white rice). Traditional Peruvian beer, non alcoholic drinks, appetizers, tamales, and sandwiches offered as well. Only open on the weekends. Take out available. Service top notch. Very casual environment, no need to dress up but do come hungry.

    Sigrid W.

    I've been looking at reviews for this place thinking "What on earth could be so special about sandwiches? " Well, asked and answered. I finally made my way in here and I am hooked. I still don't know why these sandwiches are so freaking good - they just are. I started out with the empanada. To my surprise it had powdered sugar on my beef empanada. I was suspicious... however; one bite and my worries were gone. So much savory beefy filling, so yummy. The powdered sugar just adds a bit of interest to it, but it does not take away from the flavor. Also to my surprise I found out that there are raisins in it. Now I do not usually enjoy meat with fruits of any kind, but this works surprisingly well. I will definitely order an empanada again on my next visit. Be careful though, these are served so fresh, you may want to bite into it carefully, I almost burned my mouth on it. For my sandwich I ordered the Asado, pot roast. OMG, what a delicious sloppy mess this is. Thankfully they brought lots of napkins. Slices upon slices of super tender meat swimming in lovely au jus and those marinated onions on top... Bite into one side, the toppings swell out the other side, the juices dripping, dang this is good. It's not spicy but definitely not bland, loads of taste on this one. And I suggest dipping the bun into the juice drippings before each bite, you won't regret it. I also had a bite of the Pollo Saltado, I might have that next time... oh wait , then I don't have room for the Asado, maybe both? Decisions, decisions. My guests also all enjoyed their sandwiches and every one of them exclaimed that this is a true find and that they will be back for more.

    Lomo saltado
    Jen K.

    Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the anticuchos and lomo saltado! Both have a good smoky flavor to them. They didn't have tallarín saltado when I went but I'll just have to come back for it. We also tried the ceviche which was good but I craved a little more acidity to it! Also the chicha morada is a must have! Delicious drink :)

    Chicharron sampler
    Stacey W.

    Delicious, what a great find on the outskirts of Indianapolis. The place looked like a converted auto shop possibly. The table we were sitting at was in the garage area, as there was a garage door up leading to the outside seating area. The small kitchen was just in a corner of the restaurant, a small space but cooking up big flavors. We ordered yuca fries, empanada, chicharron sampler, asado sandwich and milanesa de pollo. The favorite was the chicharron sampler- tender pieces of pork belly layed atop a plantain and topped with the Peruvian salsa- marinated red onions on top. The yuca fries came out hot and fresh to order. The asado sandwich was just okay, supposed to be like a Peruvian pot roast, the meat was a bit too dry for my taste. The empanada filling has a slightly sweet taste to it with raisins with the meat. The service was great as well, super attentive.

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    Jorge Alberto P.

    There's like two or three Peruvian restaurants in the Indianapolis area and this one was the one I haven't visited! It's a little bit far from downtown and kind of hidden but Google maps will do the job. Plenty of spots for parking once you get there. Anyway, went a week ago to this place a little bit dark inside they need better illumination but their cuisine it's so good. I had chicha morada which is a juice made out of corn very refreshing! Then we had a breakfast which includes a tamale, deep fried sweet potatoes and pork ask for more bread and make a sandwich with all these! I know, sounds weird but the taste is pretty good. In addition we had this ceviche which is a very juicy ceviche with corn toasted kernels an interesting combination worth trying! I only wish this restaurant was closer to downtown or in broadripple area!

    Beef hearts and amazing sandwiches
    Ata A.

    I'm so happy we stopped by this amazing sandwich shop! We absolutely loved the food. The sandwiches were stellar, the beef heart was delicious and the yuca fries were crisp and wonderful in the dipping sauce provided. The chicha Morada is delicious too! We will definitely be back! **Update** 1/11/20 Today I had the Don Juan sandwich; breaded steak tenderloin, fried plantains with wonderful sauces on perfect bread! Sooooo delicious! We love this place

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    Outstanding sandwiches. Plantains are great too. If you're a fan of South American cuisine this is a must-stop

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    Always great food and great service! Definitely check the hours before you go. We've never had anything we didn't enjoy.

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    Service is great, everyone is very nice. The food is absolutely stellar, highly recommend.

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