We live across the valley and decided to take a chance on Juana's. It was a good choice. The service was good, the food was tasty and the environment was bright and colorful. We had the combo to try our favorites. The enchiladas, tacos and flautas all passed muster. The chili relleno was good but it was just a poblano and cheese. Not as tasty as some we have had. The salsa and chips were nice and tasty. The salsa was pleasantly warm with spice. They have a second salsa-if you ask-that has a strong smokey flavor. They said it was very spicy, but we thought the table salsa was hotter. The margarita wasn't special. We wouldn't get it again unless it was happy hour.
(4)
Pamela G.
Great chips and salsa, food was really good. The fish tacos exceptional, we tried them fried and grilled. Wish they served a Non alcoholic beer. Fried ice cream was fine.. Prices are beyond reasonable. We will be back
(5)
Jill L.
Very cute, brightly colored, small establishment in Tempe. The service was friendly, prices reasonable, although we really felt the food was so so. Tamales were mostly masa, red sauce bland. This doesn't mean other items could be more exciting than our experience. I think it's worth trying out. Although, I will look elsewhere in the future!
(3)
Bonnie P.
We decided to try this place after seeing it advertised at the movie theater. We were seated and our waitress was right there with warm chips and salsa. I ordered the Sopes which were very good. This is the first Mexican restaurant that I've been in that had Sopes. My friend had the make your own platter. She had enchiladas and a tostada which she said was really good. The service and the food was very good. I would definitely go back.
(5)
Mona C.
This place is AMAZING!!!!! The food is absolutely delicious and the service is great!! I am 100% Mexican and this is truly authentic Mexican food, it reminds me of my mothers food and that's hard for me to find! They also have a full bar!! We will be coming back real soon that's for sure!!! Arriba!! :)
(5)
Evangelina R.
The decor is obviously very bright and cheery, couple that with a quaint intimate bar and overall environment, it's very easy to slip into this place and have short lunch or long dinner. I visited on a Friday night, it was a little busy and my only complaint was that it did take a while to get greeted and served chips and salsa and a drink. The menu options are great, very straight forward traditional fare and variety. I had the nachos for an appetizer, home made chips and all the fixings, very good. My main course was chicken enchiladas, the chicken was great. I do prefer shredded chicken and bit more "soupy" but that is my preference. I'm also a big fan of onions and those where not in any of items, just in their amazing homemade salsa which I loved. Overall great experience, very close to my home. I plan to be a loyal customer. Nice job Casa de Juana
(4)
Sandy M.
The guacamole is amazing! The rest of the food was good too.. Rice is a little bland. They deliver in Tempe which is awesome when I'm lazy.
(5)
Cata R.
Great place! The food and the service AMAZING! .... I will come back for sure!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)
Amanda P.
I am very picky when it comes to Mexican food and I am always trying new places in hopes of finding my go to restaurant for authentic Mexican food. This place is it. I've finally found it. Their food is delicious! Most flavorful moist shredded beef. The chile relleno is out of this world! They don't fry them which I love. Everything is so fresh and the horchata is great. Also the servers are super friendly too. Believe me you will not be disappointed. It's a must try!
(5)
Kristy S.
I stumbled upon this restaurant on grubhub and Holy crap is my tummy happy! The vegetarian menu was a home run! Delivery was half of the expected time and everything was fresh! The healthy alternatives were so refreshing! Thank you for the awesome food and service!
(5)
Paulette H.
Fabulous meal, great service. We eaten there three times now with no complaints. Just finished breakfast including huevos rancheros, breakfast burrito and pancakes and it was all delish!
(5)
Kendra C.
Very authentic Mexican food. Highly recommend the green sauce. Also have a good lunch special. Nice new place in our hood.
(4)
Nella P.
The worse restaurant I have ever been too. Horrible food, worse customer service ever. Tony and the owner (tall guy with glasses) have no idea how to run a business. Ever heard of the customer is always right? So rude to their employees!!!! And to top is all off it has the worse "bathroom" smell!! I would never recommend this place to anyone!!
(1)
Kathy P.
The service was friendly and helpful. It was colorful and we enjoyed the live music on Sunday night. However, of the 7 people dining with us, 6 have been violently ill with food poisoning since then. The only person in our party that did not get sick was our picky son who opted for a hamburger instead. It is probably the last place I will want to see again in this lifetime.
(1)
Justin A.
Been wanting to try this place out for a while because I have have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant ever since I moved from New Mexico. To this day I still have not found a place that I can give 5 stars to yet. I will say the food here was good. The refined beans were tasty, the Mexican rice had a great taste, and the hard shell taco plate with carnitas was alright. Couldn't really taste any seasoning on the carnitas but the shells were amazing and crunchy. If you enjoy cilantro you will love this place. Salsa is very very mild roasted green chili with cilantro that I would say gives the salsa its flavor. The green sauce at the two Mexican fast food joints near here are hotter. Overall service was great, love the decorations inside, and the authentic spanish music that is played! Gives you a great vibe while eating and a feeling of being in Mexico!
(4)
AshleyLachell Y.
Do not go there... Went with a coworker, we were both sick for the rest of the day. I had the fish tacos which decided to swim up stream later in the day. Plush there was only one person acting as our waitress, hostess, server and I'm fairly certain she was the cook also.
(1)
Hans R.
When Mexicans eat at a Mexican restaurant, you KNOW it's good food! Great ambiance, live music, waitress with an awesome sense of humor, super Margaritas and last, but not least, great food. Must see, must go, must eat!
(5)
Jasmine X.
Visiting from CA. Great service. Guacamole was fresh. Enjoyed the talapia fish taco and chile relleno. Both were tasty and not greasy. Yummy mojitos and margaritas. Would visit again if I lived in Phoenix.
(4)
Bill B.
Great salsa. Super slow service. Not crowded at all but it took 15 minutes to get iced tea and water. Still no food in sight. Food finally came after 40 minutes and was very tasty. Not sure why it took so long. Now that we're done eating the wait for the check begins.
(2)
Sandra R.
I hate giving this place two stars because the waitress was really awesome, the restaurant was very clean and festive but the food was not good at all. My family and I decided to try this place for their happy hour. I ordered the grilled jalapenos which is described on their menu as grilled jalapenos stuffed with a blend of Monterrey and jack cheese, wrapped in bacon and finished with a cilantro dressing.....sounds good right?......what I actually got were six sorry excuses for jalapenos, burned at the bottom, seeds NOT removed with sprinkled cheese and bacon bits! Not wrapped in bacon and because of the seeds they were so hot you could not eat them. The next item I ordered was Juana's combo platter. This came with a tamale, 2 mini chicken chimi's, 2 taquitos, a mini quesadilla and guacamole. Sadly my tamale was cold in the middle. It had a green olive in it that was somewhat frozen....yuck. The other items were good. The third and final item was their South of the Border nachos....you could tell they had made this item first because the cheese was congealed so that when you went to lift a nacho, you could lift the entire plate. Once we peeled off the "shield of cheese" the center was total mush, as it had been sitting there for a while. the only chips that were crispy were the ones around the edges. I was really sad that my family and I did not like the food because our area needs a really good mexican food place. They do have really good salsa but their chips were store bought, as in I think it was a bag of tostidos rounds and tostidos regular chips mixed together. So if you want terrible food with great customer service you can go to la casa de juana.
(2)
RJ S.
Great lunch and now we ate here for breakfast! Yummy! Kind of hard to see from the street but worth the search!
(5)
Rosa R.
I have dined here a few times and each time I do, I hope it survives (as many restaurants don't...even good ones). The decor is colorful, bright, and vibrant. The staff is friendly, and the food is good. For me it's more authentic and much more flavorful than many of the chain restaurants in the Phoenix area.
(4)
Lori T.
Casual, authentic Mexican, great for a weeknight dinner. I'm a huge fan of the grilled jalapeno appetizer. They have great happy hour specials also! Service can be a bit slow at times, but it's worth the wait!
(4)
Patricia M.
We found the food to be adequate but not exciting. I did like that the chile Relleno had no breading. It was light and yummy. But there are a few kinks to work out. The server seemed afraid of us and that was tiring. We could hear the chef calling orders in the back and there was no need to be that loud. We heard chef and server have an argument over what we ordered.
(3)
Valerie M.
**** - Decor **1/2 - Food **1/2 - Service Overall I would say it was okay, but I was not Wow'd or even inspired to come back "real soon". Growing up eating Mexican food, and living more than half my life in the Southwest, I prefer a little more character in the food. The Mexican Fried Rice had the most character because it's green. I asked the waitress and was told Poblano and Cilantro, but I couldn't really tell. The rice was overcooked, but the flavor was alright. The beans I would rate the lowest because they tasted like they were canned that were enhanced with just the sprinkle of cheese that's melted on top. We we pleasantly surprised by a dessert "on the house" that was simple and satisfying. A tiny flour tortilla filled with apple pie filling and a touch of cream/cheese, grilled like a quesadilla and then tossed in cinnamon sugar. Mmm. I missed the fact they had a full bar. Lots of temptation there. Guess I may need to check out their happy hour deals. One last thing. Our server was pleasant but so quiet and wasn't familiar with the specials. She left without dropping the bill or telling us she was leaving -- so we waited for our check. It was then I learned they had a full bar cuz I figured I needed to go to a register to pay. Gimme a server that is confident, brings some of that personality to her service and makes you glad you stopped in regardless of the food.
(3)
Curt L.
My familia and I love this place! We have eaten lunches, dinners and celebrated 4-5 different birthdays, including my own, at this wonderful restaurant! The staff has always been considerate and attentive, even when the place was full and very busy. This is one place you don't want to miss. In our collective opinions, it's the best Mexican restaurant in town! Viva Juana!
(5)
Jill B.
I almost feel bad. I mean, I'm sure this place won't be around very long. Reminded me a frozen burrito. Overly dry and crunchy rice. Sour mix margaritas. Too bad. I wish it was good because we need something on this corner.
(2)
John L.
The decor made me feel like I was in Mexico. My family all tried different entries. Everyone, EVERYONE was amazed at how great the food was. The price was reasonable and the service was great If people have eaton here and not likes the food, then they do not know authentic Mexican food. The items served with the food were all fresh (per my wife) and the chips were light and crispy, not heavy with fried oil.
2 Stars for the gorgeous, colorful interior which will no doubt attract customers. With that being said, zero stars for service and food. The waitstaff seems incredibly unfriendly. The food itself was slightly cold, the tortillas were cold and sub par, like maybe they had used Mission or some other store brand and then rolled them up in foil and then thrown in the microwave. The rice was flavorless and cold as well. The cheese on the refried beans had cooled over as well. The quesadillas were also plastic tasting. The interior is fun and inviting, but it doesn't make up the food. This is a bummer, because I really wanted to like this place its just so creative on the inside, but the snooty waitresses and the cold, boring food is not worth the trouble.
(2)
B H.
LA Casa De Juana is fantastic! Finally a place close by that actually serves authentic and fresh Mexican dishes in a fun environment. This is our new go-to mexican in Tempe!! And now that I know they deliver on the weekends, they will get even more business. :)
(5)
Celeste S.
Food portions were on the smaller side. Fajitas were good but could have used more meat. Salsa was good flavor but could have used more heat. Enchilada sauce was on the Smokey side and did not care for flavor. Enchilada was really small. Rice was lacking in flavor. Would go back but not too soon.
(3)
Rebecca L.
Can you say Yummy?! I have been here twice now and love the food and the service. Very festive and sometimes they offer weekday specials! I am a Mexican food connoisseur and everything about this place is satisfying from the food to the creative decor. I will certainly be a regular here.
(5)
Lindsay A.
The food is excellent. My co-workers and I love to order delivery through Grub Hub. It takes about 50 minutes but the food is EXCELLENT. Fresh and hot, and the order is always accurate despite our picky eaters' modifications! Some favorites are the mexican pizza with chicken, the chips and salsa, and the green enchiladas. YUM!
(4)
Joshua H.
Excellent place to eat! I stumbled upon this restaurant and it just happened to be their first day open. I was the second customer. Food was great and the service was perfect.
(5)
Cliff H.
Fun decor good chips and Salsa but slow slow service our waitress came by half a dozen times to apologize. Said was because of one big table maybe 6 people on a half empty restaurant. Then my Chilli Rellano with cold. My wife's salad was good but not a good first experience in a town with way to many Mexican Restaurants.
(2)
Gloria C.
Came here last weekend with my husband. Salsa and chips were great and very fresh. Salsa had great flavor. I ordered sopes beans and rice and my husband ordered four tacos with beans and rice. All was very very good. Love to support a local restaurant near home will be coming back eventually
(5)
Jesse A.
I'm quite particular when it comes to Mexican food. Having grown up in Phoenix, I've been exposed to a lot of Mexican food both good and bad. This is my first time visiting and I do plan to go back. The server seemed almost scared of me, which was weird. She was very nice and polite but seems a little timid. I'm sure she'll get over that. Chips and salsa were better than average. I had carnitas tacos and pollo tacos. Chicken was fresh and juicy as we're the carnitas. The server never checked back after I got my food which is a big pet peeve of mine. They are only two months old and I'm sure will continue to work through their growing pains. I'll come back and give them another chance in a month or two to see how they progressed.
(3)
W D.
This place is really great; you will enjoy it. The Decour is really cute and a lot of fun. Very clean very nice inside. the drinks are good and the food is very good. Try the chili Riano and the enchiladas with red sauce. In many restaurants the salsa is an afterthought not in this place. Their salsa and chips are beyond amazing you'll eat lots of those. Enjoy!
(4)
John P.
Authentic Mexican - the food was mild, but very unique compared to the usual at some of the big Mexican franchises and chains. Excellent guacamole, and my fish tacos were superb. Seemed like everything was FRESH, not out of a restaurant food service can or box. Our waiter provided excellent service and made sure we were satisfied every step of the way. When we paid the check, he wanted to make sure that we knew his name, that we would come back again, and that he would like to be our waiter again. We will be going back again in no more than a week. It was that good. Several restaurants have failed in this location in the past few years, but I hope this one makes it and stays for a long, long time.
(5)
Lisa F.
Great Mexican food! Delicious margaritas, guacamole. Very fresh! I had the chicken enchiladas, they were wonderful. Service was great! We were here on vacation, but if we lived here we would be regulars!
Very difficult decision here. Let's start with the beginning. I read on yelp how great the food was so we decided to check it out. After sitting down everything seemed to be what you would expect from a normal dining experience. First came the chips and salsa which were above average. The salsa was actually very very good. Unfortunately for us we had finished the entire basket of chips and salsa before we got our drinks and this sadly became a recurring theme. I watched 3 staff servers sit at the bar checking their cell phones as our margaritas slowly melted away on the bar top. The telephone would continuously ring as the hostess failed to answer. Other staff filled empty tables with napkins and silverware. While this was fairly entertaining I could only think of taking a few gulps of cold water to soothe my burning mouth from the aforementioned salsa. Finally we asked our server for our drinks. By this time our food had already been served. Unsurprisingly this was the saving grace because the food was genuinely tremendous. Nothing out of a freezer or microwave. Everything was prepared fresh and was very obvious whoever was in the kitchen had some serious skills. Honestly if it wasn't for the awful service I would give this place 5 stars. If you're in the neighborhood stop in and give it a try but wouldn't waste time driving across town.
(3)
Terri R.
We happened upon this place after seeing a movie nearby, what a pleasant surprise! Fun decor, food was delicious...loved the rice with cilantro and poblano chile, the beef chimi was perfect! The complimentary, warm apple empanadas were a great treat! We'll be back soon!
(4)
Julia C.
Great little restaurant - good food, great service, and nice decor. Happy to have it in the neighborhood! I've already been twice and will be back again.
(5)
Sarah A.
We had never tried this place, though it's close by, and I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious, light and fresh. Chicken enchiladas were packed with meat and the green rice with cilantro and bits of vegetable was out of this world. Red sauce a bit fiery for my taste, but the green sauce was just right. The decor is very lively and there was live Mexican music, which my husband and I like on occasion, a friendly server who explained the menu. We'll definitely be back.
(4)
Heather H.
Good margarita, great guacamole & excellent salsa. No complaints, a cute place and delicious food.
(5)
Andrea H.
My husband and I were curious when we saw the signs go up... a few weeks later we had a menu on our door and low and behold a Mexican restaurant that delivered to us?!?!?! We finally ordered tonight after a long work week and a crazy 2 year old that we didn't want to take out to dinner. I called for delivery and was told there was no driver this evening. I asked if this was the norm and the gentleman who answered the phone asked if we lived far and the size of the order. He took our number and asked if it was ok to see if anyone could deliver and he would call us back within five minutes. He called back a minute later and took our order. He was kind, concise and a pleasure to speak with. Our order was delivered in 20-25 minutes. Although the portions were smaller than anticipated I would rather take quality over quantity. Having DELICIOUS Mexican food delivered is UNHEARD of! I can't wait to come dine in the restaurant for the full experience. S. Tempe is lacking in decent Mexican food and I sincerely welcome their presence (especially after a sickeningly awful experience at a local chain located on Rural and Guadalupe where we were stereotyped for having a child.) Much appreciated service!!!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Brent D.
We live across the valley and decided to take a chance on Juana's. It was a good choice. The service was good, the food was tasty and the environment was bright and colorful. We had the combo to try our favorites. The enchiladas, tacos and flautas all passed muster. The chili relleno was good but it was just a poblano and cheese. Not as tasty as some we have had. The salsa and chips were nice and tasty. The salsa was pleasantly warm with spice. They have a second salsa-if you ask-that has a strong smokey flavor. They said it was very spicy, but we thought the table salsa was hotter. The margarita wasn't special. We wouldn't get it again unless it was happy hour.
(4)Pamela G.
Great chips and salsa, food was really good. The fish tacos exceptional, we tried them fried and grilled. Wish they served a Non alcoholic beer. Fried ice cream was fine.. Prices are beyond reasonable. We will be back
(5)Jill L.
Very cute, brightly colored, small establishment in Tempe. The service was friendly, prices reasonable, although we really felt the food was so so. Tamales were mostly masa, red sauce bland. This doesn't mean other items could be more exciting than our experience. I think it's worth trying out. Although, I will look elsewhere in the future!
(3)Bonnie P.
We decided to try this place after seeing it advertised at the movie theater. We were seated and our waitress was right there with warm chips and salsa. I ordered the Sopes which were very good. This is the first Mexican restaurant that I've been in that had Sopes. My friend had the make your own platter. She had enchiladas and a tostada which she said was really good. The service and the food was very good. I would definitely go back.
(5)Mona C.
This place is AMAZING!!!!! The food is absolutely delicious and the service is great!! I am 100% Mexican and this is truly authentic Mexican food, it reminds me of my mothers food and that's hard for me to find! They also have a full bar!! We will be coming back real soon that's for sure!!! Arriba!! :)
(5)Evangelina R.
The decor is obviously very bright and cheery, couple that with a quaint intimate bar and overall environment, it's very easy to slip into this place and have short lunch or long dinner. I visited on a Friday night, it was a little busy and my only complaint was that it did take a while to get greeted and served chips and salsa and a drink. The menu options are great, very straight forward traditional fare and variety. I had the nachos for an appetizer, home made chips and all the fixings, very good. My main course was chicken enchiladas, the chicken was great. I do prefer shredded chicken and bit more "soupy" but that is my preference. I'm also a big fan of onions and those where not in any of items, just in their amazing homemade salsa which I loved. Overall great experience, very close to my home. I plan to be a loyal customer. Nice job Casa de Juana
(4)Sandy M.
The guacamole is amazing! The rest of the food was good too.. Rice is a little bland. They deliver in Tempe which is awesome when I'm lazy.
(5)Cata R.
Great place! The food and the service AMAZING! .... I will come back for sure!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)Amanda P.
I am very picky when it comes to Mexican food and I am always trying new places in hopes of finding my go to restaurant for authentic Mexican food. This place is it. I've finally found it. Their food is delicious! Most flavorful moist shredded beef. The chile relleno is out of this world! They don't fry them which I love. Everything is so fresh and the horchata is great. Also the servers are super friendly too. Believe me you will not be disappointed. It's a must try!
(5)Kristy S.
I stumbled upon this restaurant on grubhub and Holy crap is my tummy happy! The vegetarian menu was a home run! Delivery was half of the expected time and everything was fresh! The healthy alternatives were so refreshing! Thank you for the awesome food and service!
(5)Paulette H.
Fabulous meal, great service. We eaten there three times now with no complaints. Just finished breakfast including huevos rancheros, breakfast burrito and pancakes and it was all delish!
(5)Kendra C.
Very authentic Mexican food. Highly recommend the green sauce. Also have a good lunch special. Nice new place in our hood.
(4)Nella P.
The worse restaurant I have ever been too. Horrible food, worse customer service ever. Tony and the owner (tall guy with glasses) have no idea how to run a business. Ever heard of the customer is always right? So rude to their employees!!!! And to top is all off it has the worse "bathroom" smell!! I would never recommend this place to anyone!!
(1)Kathy P.
The service was friendly and helpful. It was colorful and we enjoyed the live music on Sunday night. However, of the 7 people dining with us, 6 have been violently ill with food poisoning since then. The only person in our party that did not get sick was our picky son who opted for a hamburger instead. It is probably the last place I will want to see again in this lifetime.
(1)Justin A.
Been wanting to try this place out for a while because I have have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant ever since I moved from New Mexico. To this day I still have not found a place that I can give 5 stars to yet. I will say the food here was good. The refined beans were tasty, the Mexican rice had a great taste, and the hard shell taco plate with carnitas was alright. Couldn't really taste any seasoning on the carnitas but the shells were amazing and crunchy. If you enjoy cilantro you will love this place. Salsa is very very mild roasted green chili with cilantro that I would say gives the salsa its flavor. The green sauce at the two Mexican fast food joints near here are hotter. Overall service was great, love the decorations inside, and the authentic spanish music that is played! Gives you a great vibe while eating and a feeling of being in Mexico!
(4)AshleyLachell Y.
Do not go there... Went with a coworker, we were both sick for the rest of the day. I had the fish tacos which decided to swim up stream later in the day. Plush there was only one person acting as our waitress, hostess, server and I'm fairly certain she was the cook also.
(1)Hans R.
When Mexicans eat at a Mexican restaurant, you KNOW it's good food! Great ambiance, live music, waitress with an awesome sense of humor, super Margaritas and last, but not least, great food. Must see, must go, must eat!
(5)Jasmine X.
Visiting from CA. Great service. Guacamole was fresh. Enjoyed the talapia fish taco and chile relleno. Both were tasty and not greasy. Yummy mojitos and margaritas. Would visit again if I lived in Phoenix.
(4)Bill B.
Great salsa. Super slow service. Not crowded at all but it took 15 minutes to get iced tea and water. Still no food in sight. Food finally came after 40 minutes and was very tasty. Not sure why it took so long. Now that we're done eating the wait for the check begins.
(2)Sandra R.
I hate giving this place two stars because the waitress was really awesome, the restaurant was very clean and festive but the food was not good at all. My family and I decided to try this place for their happy hour. I ordered the grilled jalapenos which is described on their menu as grilled jalapenos stuffed with a blend of Monterrey and jack cheese, wrapped in bacon and finished with a cilantro dressing.....sounds good right?......what I actually got were six sorry excuses for jalapenos, burned at the bottom, seeds NOT removed with sprinkled cheese and bacon bits! Not wrapped in bacon and because of the seeds they were so hot you could not eat them. The next item I ordered was Juana's combo platter. This came with a tamale, 2 mini chicken chimi's, 2 taquitos, a mini quesadilla and guacamole. Sadly my tamale was cold in the middle. It had a green olive in it that was somewhat frozen....yuck. The other items were good. The third and final item was their South of the Border nachos....you could tell they had made this item first because the cheese was congealed so that when you went to lift a nacho, you could lift the entire plate. Once we peeled off the "shield of cheese" the center was total mush, as it had been sitting there for a while. the only chips that were crispy were the ones around the edges. I was really sad that my family and I did not like the food because our area needs a really good mexican food place. They do have really good salsa but their chips were store bought, as in I think it was a bag of tostidos rounds and tostidos regular chips mixed together. So if you want terrible food with great customer service you can go to la casa de juana.
(2)RJ S.
Great lunch and now we ate here for breakfast! Yummy! Kind of hard to see from the street but worth the search!
(5)Rosa R.
I have dined here a few times and each time I do, I hope it survives (as many restaurants don't...even good ones). The decor is colorful, bright, and vibrant. The staff is friendly, and the food is good. For me it's more authentic and much more flavorful than many of the chain restaurants in the Phoenix area.
(4)Lori T.
Casual, authentic Mexican, great for a weeknight dinner. I'm a huge fan of the grilled jalapeno appetizer. They have great happy hour specials also! Service can be a bit slow at times, but it's worth the wait!
(4)Patricia M.
We found the food to be adequate but not exciting. I did like that the chile Relleno had no breading. It was light and yummy. But there are a few kinks to work out. The server seemed afraid of us and that was tiring. We could hear the chef calling orders in the back and there was no need to be that loud. We heard chef and server have an argument over what we ordered.
(3)Valerie M.
**** - Decor **1/2 - Food **1/2 - Service Overall I would say it was okay, but I was not Wow'd or even inspired to come back "real soon". Growing up eating Mexican food, and living more than half my life in the Southwest, I prefer a little more character in the food. The Mexican Fried Rice had the most character because it's green. I asked the waitress and was told Poblano and Cilantro, but I couldn't really tell. The rice was overcooked, but the flavor was alright. The beans I would rate the lowest because they tasted like they were canned that were enhanced with just the sprinkle of cheese that's melted on top. We we pleasantly surprised by a dessert "on the house" that was simple and satisfying. A tiny flour tortilla filled with apple pie filling and a touch of cream/cheese, grilled like a quesadilla and then tossed in cinnamon sugar. Mmm. I missed the fact they had a full bar. Lots of temptation there. Guess I may need to check out their happy hour deals. One last thing. Our server was pleasant but so quiet and wasn't familiar with the specials. She left without dropping the bill or telling us she was leaving -- so we waited for our check. It was then I learned they had a full bar cuz I figured I needed to go to a register to pay. Gimme a server that is confident, brings some of that personality to her service and makes you glad you stopped in regardless of the food.
(3)Curt L.
My familia and I love this place! We have eaten lunches, dinners and celebrated 4-5 different birthdays, including my own, at this wonderful restaurant! The staff has always been considerate and attentive, even when the place was full and very busy. This is one place you don't want to miss. In our collective opinions, it's the best Mexican restaurant in town! Viva Juana!
(5)Jill B.
I almost feel bad. I mean, I'm sure this place won't be around very long. Reminded me a frozen burrito. Overly dry and crunchy rice. Sour mix margaritas. Too bad. I wish it was good because we need something on this corner.
(2)John L.
The decor made me feel like I was in Mexico. My family all tried different entries. Everyone, EVERYONE was amazed at how great the food was. The price was reasonable and the service was great If people have eaton here and not likes the food, then they do not know authentic Mexican food. The items served with the food were all fresh (per my wife) and the chips were light and crispy, not heavy with fried oil.
(5)Deb S.
New kid on the block and a winner for sure. Upon entering you'll be dazzled by the colorful décor and the gracious service. This is a very affordable little spot right near a neighborhood bar, a great cupcake shop, and the $3 Cinema. We were wowed by the flavorful salsa put before us - not too spicy at all. And the chips kept coming.... Terrific icy margaritas (I'd get the rocks marg next time) and well-priced beverages. Every single thing we tried was delectable ... except the tamale. Why is that? No matter, everything else was delicious and we'll probably make this our neighborhood Mexican spot for dinner. Their brunch menu looked pretty tasty too. YUM.
(4)Dersca S.
2 Stars for the gorgeous, colorful interior which will no doubt attract customers. With that being said, zero stars for service and food. The waitstaff seems incredibly unfriendly. The food itself was slightly cold, the tortillas were cold and sub par, like maybe they had used Mission or some other store brand and then rolled them up in foil and then thrown in the microwave. The rice was flavorless and cold as well. The cheese on the refried beans had cooled over as well. The quesadillas were also plastic tasting. The interior is fun and inviting, but it doesn't make up the food. This is a bummer, because I really wanted to like this place its just so creative on the inside, but the snooty waitresses and the cold, boring food is not worth the trouble.
(2)B H.
LA Casa De Juana is fantastic! Finally a place close by that actually serves authentic and fresh Mexican dishes in a fun environment. This is our new go-to mexican in Tempe!! And now that I know they deliver on the weekends, they will get even more business. :)
(5)Celeste S.
Food portions were on the smaller side. Fajitas were good but could have used more meat. Salsa was good flavor but could have used more heat. Enchilada sauce was on the Smokey side and did not care for flavor. Enchilada was really small. Rice was lacking in flavor. Would go back but not too soon.
(3)Rebecca L.
Can you say Yummy?! I have been here twice now and love the food and the service. Very festive and sometimes they offer weekday specials! I am a Mexican food connoisseur and everything about this place is satisfying from the food to the creative decor. I will certainly be a regular here.
(5)Lindsay A.
The food is excellent. My co-workers and I love to order delivery through Grub Hub. It takes about 50 minutes but the food is EXCELLENT. Fresh and hot, and the order is always accurate despite our picky eaters' modifications! Some favorites are the mexican pizza with chicken, the chips and salsa, and the green enchiladas. YUM!
(4)Joshua H.
Excellent place to eat! I stumbled upon this restaurant and it just happened to be their first day open. I was the second customer. Food was great and the service was perfect.
(5)Cliff H.
Fun decor good chips and Salsa but slow slow service our waitress came by half a dozen times to apologize. Said was because of one big table maybe 6 people on a half empty restaurant. Then my Chilli Rellano with cold. My wife's salad was good but not a good first experience in a town with way to many Mexican Restaurants.
(2)Gloria C.
Came here last weekend with my husband. Salsa and chips were great and very fresh. Salsa had great flavor. I ordered sopes beans and rice and my husband ordered four tacos with beans and rice. All was very very good. Love to support a local restaurant near home will be coming back eventually
(5)Jesse A.
I'm quite particular when it comes to Mexican food. Having grown up in Phoenix, I've been exposed to a lot of Mexican food both good and bad. This is my first time visiting and I do plan to go back. The server seemed almost scared of me, which was weird. She was very nice and polite but seems a little timid. I'm sure she'll get over that. Chips and salsa were better than average. I had carnitas tacos and pollo tacos. Chicken was fresh and juicy as we're the carnitas. The server never checked back after I got my food which is a big pet peeve of mine. They are only two months old and I'm sure will continue to work through their growing pains. I'll come back and give them another chance in a month or two to see how they progressed.
(3)W D.
This place is really great; you will enjoy it. The Decour is really cute and a lot of fun. Very clean very nice inside. the drinks are good and the food is very good. Try the chili Riano and the enchiladas with red sauce. In many restaurants the salsa is an afterthought not in this place. Their salsa and chips are beyond amazing you'll eat lots of those. Enjoy!
(4)John P.
Authentic Mexican - the food was mild, but very unique compared to the usual at some of the big Mexican franchises and chains. Excellent guacamole, and my fish tacos were superb. Seemed like everything was FRESH, not out of a restaurant food service can or box. Our waiter provided excellent service and made sure we were satisfied every step of the way. When we paid the check, he wanted to make sure that we knew his name, that we would come back again, and that he would like to be our waiter again. We will be going back again in no more than a week. It was that good. Several restaurants have failed in this location in the past few years, but I hope this one makes it and stays for a long, long time.
(5)Lisa F.
Great Mexican food! Delicious margaritas, guacamole. Very fresh! I had the chicken enchiladas, they were wonderful. Service was great! We were here on vacation, but if we lived here we would be regulars!
(4)Kim C.
Wonderful local find by the theaters. The décor was beautiful and the food was fantastic. I love the "making it your own" creations on the menu items we tried. I will be back with friends!!
(5)Bryan C.
Very difficult decision here. Let's start with the beginning. I read on yelp how great the food was so we decided to check it out. After sitting down everything seemed to be what you would expect from a normal dining experience. First came the chips and salsa which were above average. The salsa was actually very very good. Unfortunately for us we had finished the entire basket of chips and salsa before we got our drinks and this sadly became a recurring theme. I watched 3 staff servers sit at the bar checking their cell phones as our margaritas slowly melted away on the bar top. The telephone would continuously ring as the hostess failed to answer. Other staff filled empty tables with napkins and silverware. While this was fairly entertaining I could only think of taking a few gulps of cold water to soothe my burning mouth from the aforementioned salsa. Finally we asked our server for our drinks. By this time our food had already been served. Unsurprisingly this was the saving grace because the food was genuinely tremendous. Nothing out of a freezer or microwave. Everything was prepared fresh and was very obvious whoever was in the kitchen had some serious skills. Honestly if it wasn't for the awful service I would give this place 5 stars. If you're in the neighborhood stop in and give it a try but wouldn't waste time driving across town.
(3)Terri R.
We happened upon this place after seeing a movie nearby, what a pleasant surprise! Fun decor, food was delicious...loved the rice with cilantro and poblano chile, the beef chimi was perfect! The complimentary, warm apple empanadas were a great treat! We'll be back soon!
(4)Julia C.
Great little restaurant - good food, great service, and nice decor. Happy to have it in the neighborhood! I've already been twice and will be back again.
(5)Sarah A.
We had never tried this place, though it's close by, and I'm so glad we did. The food was delicious, light and fresh. Chicken enchiladas were packed with meat and the green rice with cilantro and bits of vegetable was out of this world. Red sauce a bit fiery for my taste, but the green sauce was just right. The decor is very lively and there was live Mexican music, which my husband and I like on occasion, a friendly server who explained the menu. We'll definitely be back.
(4)Heather H.
Good margarita, great guacamole & excellent salsa. No complaints, a cute place and delicious food.
(5)Andrea H.
My husband and I were curious when we saw the signs go up... a few weeks later we had a menu on our door and low and behold a Mexican restaurant that delivered to us?!?!?! We finally ordered tonight after a long work week and a crazy 2 year old that we didn't want to take out to dinner. I called for delivery and was told there was no driver this evening. I asked if this was the norm and the gentleman who answered the phone asked if we lived far and the size of the order. He took our number and asked if it was ok to see if anyone could deliver and he would call us back within five minutes. He called back a minute later and took our order. He was kind, concise and a pleasure to speak with. Our order was delivered in 20-25 minutes. Although the portions were smaller than anticipated I would rather take quality over quantity. Having DELICIOUS Mexican food delivered is UNHEARD of! I can't wait to come dine in the restaurant for the full experience. S. Tempe is lacking in decent Mexican food and I sincerely welcome their presence (especially after a sickeningly awful experience at a local chain located on Rural and Guadalupe where we were stereotyped for having a child.) Much appreciated service!!!
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