August 3 is National Watermelon Day, and if you searched for it hoping to find a watermelon agua fresca or watermelon pastry at Dulcinea Panadería Oaxaqueña — we want to be straight with you: it’s not on the menu. We checked our own current bakery menu line by line, and there’s no sandía in any form on it right now.
What we do have is Mango Agua Fresca ($6.95) — a cold, lightly sweetened fruit water made the traditional Mexican way, and honestly the closest thing on our menu to what a watermelon agua fresca would deliver: bright, fruity, refreshing, and served ice-cold. If you’re marking National Watermelon Day by looking for something cool and fruit-forward in Downtown San Jose, this is our answer.
Why Agua Fresca (Even Without the Watermelon)
Agua fresca translates to “fresh water,” and it’s a category, not a single flavor — cooks across Mexico make it with whatever fruit is in season and on hand. Watermelon is one popular variation nationally, but at Dulcinea, mango is the fruit we make it with, and it’s been a steady favorite well before this particular holiday came around.
If cold and fruity isn’t quite what you’re after, Dulcinea’s other cold drinks are also worth knowing about for August: House Made Lemonade ($7.55), fresh-squeezed Orange Juice ($7.25), and — for something more modern — Organic Cold Pressed Betabel (beet, $9.00) or Pepino (cucumber, $9.00) juice.
Pair It With Something From the Case
A cold Mango Agua Fresca pairs naturally with a Concha ($2.30) or an Empanada de Guayaba ($3.55) for a genuinely refreshing, if not literally watermelon-flavored, way to mark the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dulcinea have a watermelon drink for National Watermelon Day?
No. As of this menu cycle, watermelon does not appear on Dulcinea’s menu in any form. We’re not going to invent one — this page recommends our real Mango Agua Fresca instead.
What is agua fresca?
A traditional Mexican fruit water, lightly sweetened and served cold. Dulcinea’s version uses mango.
How much is the Mango Agua Fresca?
$6.95.
What other cold drinks does Dulcinea serve?
House Made Lemonade ($7.55), fresh-squeezed Orange Juice ($7.25), Organic Cold Pressed Betabel ($9.00), and Organic Cold Pressed Pepino ($9.00).
Will watermelon ever be added to the menu?
We can’t promise future menu changes, but if it’s added, it’ll show up on Dulcinea’s official ordering page.
