De Juan
1101 N State St, Belvidere, IL, 61008
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Address :
1101 N State St
Belvidere, IL, 61008 - Phone (815) 547-3779
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
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.
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Rachel D.
My boyfriend and I recently moved and we really miss this place! This is still our favorite place to get Mexican food. The waitstaff isn't extremely friendly or anything but that's not necessarily something we go for. Their food is at great cost and it's fantastic, that's what primarily matters to us.
(4)Alexandria M.
If you are looking for everything coated in what seems like ketchup come here. The margaritas were good but little liquor and mostly syrup. Very disappointing.
(1)Holly G.
I was back in the Rockford area for a week and decided to meet up with a couple friends for dinner. I was craving some Mexican so we headed on over to De Juan. The sign is super tiny and it's in a strip mall so don't drive too fast, otherwise you will probably go right by this place. I think some would consider it a dive, but these hole in the wall type places always have the best food. They had pitches of margaritas for $10, so my boyfriend and I split that. They taste super authentic and not overly sugary like a lot of margaritas usually do. I opted for the Enchiladas Verde with chicken, which was amazing. The verde sauce is super spicy, don't be fooled. I cannot really tolerate a lot of spice, so this was a bit much for me. But that being said, it was still ridiculously tasty. The portion sizes are huge too, so be prepared to take some home, like I did. Between this place and Molcajete, Belvidere has some legit Mexican places to eat. I think I still favor Molcajete slightly, just because their guacamole is out of this world and the service is a bit better. But the waiter we had at De Juan was super nice too, and joked with us throughout the night. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here if I'm in the area again!
(4)Skeeter S.
If you're looking for fresh and tasty Mexican look elsewhere. The salsa seems like it was made with ketchup and the food wad heavy and bland.
(1)Yolanda C.
The Food is not good. The Waitress is not very pleasant. The fish was not good. The rice was dry. The beans were from a can. The torta was not good. The agua de horchata was the only good thing there.
(1)M K.
This place is hands down the best Mexican restaurant I have tried Rockford area so far! Finally, a place to go that has good food. I had the burrito Suizo with rice on the side, and the steak was fantastic! tender juicy not at all burnt. the sauce was very tasty, the rice wasn't bad had an al pastor taco on the side and that was fantastic also! I will be back sooner than later.
(4)Roman R.
Decent place. The people are fantastic, and so are the drinks. The food is ok. A previous review calls the salsa salty - I agree. Ask for the salsa verde. Best menu item for me are tacos lengua. Eat them with cilantro, onion, and lime, and you'll be a happy camper.
(3)Christopher C.
Visited the restaurant early for lunch. Only one other group was dining when I arrived. Establishment was clean enough with typical hole in the wall decor. The waitress motioned me in instead of greeting me. I ordered a choose three item lunch, because contrary to other reviews I thought the menu was priced pretty high for Mexican food. I ordered a chicken enchilada and a chicken burrito and a steak burrito. The chips and salsa came first obviously...chips were bland and the salsa was...salty. I didn't realize this would be a trend for the meal, but I didn't care for the salsa at all. The entree arrived, and the portions were a bit small. The shredded chicken didn't have a lot of flavor but there was a decent amount of it. The steak tasted like stew meat, and not much of it. And all the dishes were very salty. To the point I had to stop and buy some gum after leaving to get the taste out of my mouth. Overall, I can't recommend this place...there are much better options for Mexican food in Belvidere.
(2)Greg W.
Best Mexican food around. Expect to wait a bit on Fri and Sat nights during peak hours. My wife and I go about once a month, sometimes with kids, sometimes with friends, or just by ourselves. This is the type of place that were we to move out of the area and come back to visit, would have to make it a point to go. The margaritas are also outstanding. Try the "Alambrado".
(5)Todd T.
Great food! Well priced and very tasty I would recommend, one of the best in town
(5)Hiwin C.
Best Mexican restaurant in area. Very reasonable prices and descent service. Small place, probably only sits 50 people. too bad they couldn't expand. Busy in evenings, but worth the wait. Fajitas are my favorite.
(4)Royce E.
As some other yelpers have pointed out, the service here can be terrible. They got my friend's order completely wrong (he ordered chicken fajitas and they brought out chicken chimichangas. They then argued with him that was what he ordered. I heard what he ordered and he said fajitas. He took the wrong order back and a while later brought the fajitas out and slammed them on the table. We didn't see him again until we flagged him down to get our check.
(2)Melinda U.
I love Mexican food and this restaurant is the very best in the Rockford area. I don't even waste my time anywhere else. The chips and salsa are really tasty but you've got to try the guacamole...so fresh and delicious. My favorite dish to order is the chile rellenos. They are perfection at De Juan. You can also make your own plate with two or three items and that is an inexpensive way to try a few more of their options. I've always had good luck with the service, the owners seem like nice people. It is well worth the drive from Rockford to Belvidere for me!
(5)Laura S.
My favorite Mexican food in the Rockford area - and cheap. The entrees are good/big sized portions, ingredients fresh, and it's not overly saucey. I go for the fish tacos everytime. There's also a vegetarian menu. If the drinks were a little less and the salsa a little more spicey, i'd give this 5 stars.
(4)Mill V.
I really like this place! It's on a weird strip mall in the middle of Belvidere. By looking at it, you wouldn't think it's much. The chips are good, the salsa is ok. What I was impressed by was their corn and flour tortillas! They both tasted like they are made their, abnormal compared to Mexican restaurants in Rockford, sadly. That's a huge huge plus! I ordered the deal where you pick three items, I did a taco, chimachanga, and a tamale. Both were excellent. Flavorful and fresh. The rice could of been approved. The beans were good. (I'm a picky ass bitch about the rice and beans). We split the fried ice cream. Now this is the greatest choice of all. It's a huge cylinder chuck of ice cream, covered with a thick sugary covering of corn flakes. It has a syrup in the bottom. Oddly enough, the ice cream was butter pecan. But it was really rich, almost like a custard more than ice cream. But it was damnnnnn good. With hint of cinnamon, OMG, girl....GET IT! It's $3.50, but you def want to split it. He's huge! I also overheard they make their own churros. Just a small drive from Rockford, just go there. Wonderful service, too.
(4)Cassandra L.
I looooved the vegetarian (potato) enchiladas I got! I also tried my friend's veggie burrito and loved it too. So, based on my first visit and the fact that my friend goes here more frequently, I'm going to say the food here is great. The atmosphere was pretty similar to a lot of other Mexican food restaurants, nothing super memorable except that the music kept stopping and then being really loud and then going away again... kinda weird but not really important. The prices and service were also pretty average, but the yummy food is worth it. Really the only negative for me was the salsa (too mild and cold), but I am sure some people like it. I ate a ton of it anyway since the chips that it came with were so good! :)
(4)Tracy K.
Well, the food here is very good. Unfortunately the service here is consistantly AWFUL. Its a real shame.
(4)Sue M.
A hole in the wall location, but it is a well patronized restaurant and sometimes there is a wait especially on weekend evenings. Great margaritas! Salsa isn't great, but the chips are warm and tasy. Have had a variety of entrees and all were tasty. Prices are reasonable!
(4)ken i.
We've been going to Dejuan's for years. It's consistently good authentic Mexican food. The service is generally very good, the owner is really kind, and the food is the best!
(5)Holly L.
The Piñarita made me forget it was 14* outside with a layer of snow! I'll definitely be back for more tacos & drinks with the amigas!
(4)Joshua N.
One of our favorite places to eat! Their mole is so delicious! They have the Best Micheladas around! A Very quaint, friendly atmosphere. I have never heard someone tell Me they didn't like De Juan's. I look forward to my next trip!
(4)Robert P.
Food is OK, usually overly covered in cheese and sauce. Friendly owner.
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