Juan's Authentic Mexican Food

 

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Pierre Hussein Trudeau l.

Phoenix, AZ

The line to get a table for lunch here even at 11:30 was almost out the door. Crammed into a tiny little space in midtown Phx, once you're lucky enough to sit down you'll be treated to delicious salsa which has a bit of a kick to it, and a great menu selection. This is the quintissential Phoenix Mexican dive. I love it, and will return often.

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Michael M.

Scottsdale, AZ

Richelle and LJ turned me onto Juan's.  It is Great Authentic Mexican food.  Reasonably priced and nice clean atmosphere.

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Elite '08

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Cher T.

Laveen, AZ

This is one of my favorite spots go dine after a loong wait of sitting around in the Indian Hospital's many waiting rooms.

I've never been there during lunch hours, usually right before the evening rush and I've never experienced a long wait. I've noticed that it's pretty quiet, I'm usually sitting at the loudest table in the place! The service is decent. I've had better and I've also have had FAR worse!

The food is good. Their combinations are GIANT! And so is their soda! They come in these HUGE cups, and it's hard for me to finish a second! lol, but someone at my table is always willing to help me! Their tortas are to DIE for!! I always order either the Al Pastor or Carne Asada Torta! Their salsa is very good but it can be a struggle to get the waitress to get a second bowl.

The staff behind the counter always seems busy preparing food and getting to-go orders ready. It's sometimes cool to watch them go at it all warp speed! One thing about this place is that you have to go up to the counter to get your ticket when you're ready to pay instead of having the waitress bring you the check. This is a cultural thing, a lot of hardcore authentic mexican places are like this, so just go with it.

Parking in their lot can be a lil tricky, I've hit a few cars trying to park my car here, but I think it's because I'm a bad driver. But still make sure your rear view and side view mirrors are facing the right direction! :P and expect a great meal with no frills or BS pretention, this is the real deal... sure, there's better places to get great Mexican food in the town, but after spending half a day to have an IHS dr. tell me that all I need is tylnol, all I want is a flippin' taco!

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Nicollette M.

Chicago, IL

Not bad mexican food. I like their guacamole - even though it looks like pureed baby food. I usually get a bean and cheese deep fried burrito. The salsa is kinda too hot for me. I have eaten there at least 5 times and the food always seems to not be as hot as I would like, but still bearable.

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CJ S.

Queen Creek, AZ

Have been going to Juan's for the past 6 years.  The food is consistently delicious (love the chile relleno with the chicken taco).  Have bought meals to go but it is great to dine in and have the foot served piping hot, with some delicious chips that are served as an appetizer.  Comfortable atmosphere, because the family who runs the restaurant is so nice.  Don't live or work near there any more, but from time to time will make a special trip in from Pinal County for a meal. Reasonably priced, and well worth the trip!

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sarah k.

Phoenix, AZ

If you have been looking for a true hole in the wall Mexican restaurant for cheap tasty authentic Mexican cuisine, this is your place.  I must have driven by Juan's a thousand times on my way to work without ever noticing it.  It is a totally non-descript cinder block building with no windows or obvious entrances.  It's a little scary looking, especially since it is right next to the 51.  Trust me.  You need to check it out.  Inside is a bustling family run restaurant that feels like home.  The food is really good.  I have already been back several times since being introduced to Juan's by a friend.  It is destined to become a part of my restaurant rotation.

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