Casa Don Juan
1204 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV, 89104
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Address :
1204 S Main St
Las Vegas, NV, 89104 - Phone (702) 384-8070
- Website https://www.casadonjuanlv.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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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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Brandi W.
Super fun atomosphere!! Perfect for a date night or even a birthday party. We started out with chips and bean dip. The cheese dip is hands down amazing though. I had a Pina Colada which was prepared and brought out to me in a pineapple. Talk about yummy! My boyfriend had a Watermelon Margarita that was not only smooth, but refreshing and tasteful. I would definitely recommend it. To eat I had shrimp ceviche tostadas that were huge. I could barely eat one. My boyfriend got a cheese enchilada combo and let's just say his plate was spotless when he was done. We topped off the night with fried ice cream which hit the spot. We would recommend this place to everyone. We will be back!!!
(5)Jessica G.
So my fiance and I came here really early they open at 7am got to come in a little early they saw us at the for opened them up very nice people.) We were just going to wait the extra minutes) Hot or drinks,chips salsa, bean dip so fast ordered at first I thought it was a bit pricey but as soon as our orders came out oh my goodness I knew why they give you a great deal amount for what you pay so it's great not to mention their staff is on it you need something they will get it for you to make you comfortable Will be coming here again
(5)Linda G.
I've been here many times. The margaritas are great...the shrimp tacos have no flavor, the cheese enchiladas weren't good flavor either. The red sauce tastes like it's out of a can. Meals were very expensive...lunch for 1 cheese enchilada, 1 shrimp taco, rice beans 13.00 pricy for substandard food.
(2)A.J. Z.
First time dining at this restaurant. We were greeted and sat at our table quickly. Food was good. Customer service was excellent. I would recommend trying this place to anyone who is looking for a good Mexican restaurant. The only reason I give it 3 stars is because 3 of the people I was with ordered menudo and they were about to bring out our food and said they ran out of menudo.
(3)Ania K.
I happen to like this place & before our office moved it used to be across the street, now it's a downtown adventure which I still like because I always discover new things. It's a casual place with lots of beautiful Freda art and it always seems to be busy. I am always on the hunt for great Mexican restaurants in Vegas & this one I would describe as filling & casual. Not the greatest but nowhere near the blandest either. It's cheap & comforting. The staff isn't my favorite so try to get a groupon before you come to get the best discount out there.
(3)Jamey C.
Great Mexican food at affordable prices this close to the strip. Located in the Art District, it's a great spot to eat outside & have a view of the Stratosphere. I recommend the fajitas!
(4)Yvonne R.
The food is great the atmosphere is wonderful...and the BARTENDER is THE B-E-S-T!!!! She is the most friendliest funniest bartender I've come across in a while. And that girl can make a mean drink! She is the reason I'm giving 5 stars! I wish I could remember her name cute little Doll works in the evenings...she's the Best seriously!
(5)Maria H.
Great food, great service. Jorge and Alfredo were awesome. Came all the way from California to visit family and this is not the first time we come to eat here. Everyone is so welcoming and nice. Great place for a family lunch in.
(5)Audi D.
Wow. First time at the new location on buffalo... Billy and Saul killed it tonight with service by the bar. Food was incredible!! We WILL be back for sure!
(5)Bryant M.
I was teetering between 3 and 4 stars, but the price is what sealed the deal for me to round down on this place. If you find yourself in DTLV needing a quick bite to eat, Casa Don Juan will totally do it for you. This isn't authentic Mexican food; it's the super-fast Mexican-American style restaurant that can be found across the country. You know what I'm talking about -- the food tastes exactly how you think it will. And this isn't a slam at all -- sometimes I crave that stuff! One thing to note that you can't find at every other Mexican place: handmade tamales! And they are delicious! Other things we tried were margaritas, queso, tacos, and beans and rice... all were totally fine. The service was super fast and friendly too. I did think the price was a bit too high for such fast-style Mexican food. Then again, this is Vegas, so I shouldn't have been so surprised.
(3)Christine G.
Very cute authentic Mexican restaurant downtown Las Vegas. Stopped in for lunch with my sister after a little shopping on Main street. The hostess was very attentive and helpful. Wait time for a booth was less than 5minutes. The only reason why I am not giving my usual 5 stars, is that we had to ask for beverages, which took way too long, and we than had to ask for a waiter, as no one welcomed us as we had been seated for at least 10minutes. I'm sure they were busy, very understandable on a Saturday afternoon. Menu is way too long! Too many things to choose from! But what we did order was very tasty and delicious. So, it was worth the wait. Would I go back? Oh yes, for sure! It was a fabulous lunch with great conversation and food.
(4)Andrea S.
Excellent food & very friendly staff! Highly recommend this place, especially coming from LA this place has amazing Mexican food.
(5)T. T.
One of the few good restaurants in the Arts District. Have come here several times, and every time the food is wonderful, the drinks good, the service friendly, and the place gets more crowded than you'd think for Main St. They never gripe or charge for extra chips & salsa, and it's walkable from First Friday. Came here with a large party and they could only split the bill in thirds, which would have been fine, had they kept it clean. Instead drinks from one table got put on another table's bill and it was a bit of a mess. Fortunately everything worked out easily. With a cranky office crew, that could have been a mess. Has a small parking lot behind the building. Street parking also available.
(5)Lisa P.
Tried this place out today after hearing my husband talk about it for a year. This was both our first time. I had the vegetarian burrito and my husband had the shredded beef burrito enchilada style with a beef taco. We had the sopapillas for dessert. The service was fantastic. The servers all work together to keep up on the drinks and keep asking you if you need anything else. The food was good but expensive for Mexican food. The service was definitely the shining star here.
(3)Lisa R.
Absolutely love everything about this place! Great Margaritas , Food & Staff ! Atmosphere is awesome. The lady making the fresh tortillas right in front is great to watch her preform her craft. Highly recommend
(5)Tyler W.
I asked for the hot sauce on the side for my $7 burrito, they charged me $3 for it. I will not be going back here, pretty slick if you ask me.
(2)Trinoon H.
Bad service, Javier and staff was very rude, I ended up not eating there , I changed my mind ..
(1)Richard F.
Sitting at the bar, waiting for the rest of my party, was the best thing to happen yet! The bartenders were friendly, helpful, and busted their butts! The drinks were made fresh and they even refilled our drinks with the leftovers from our mixers. Also, while enjoying our drinks, I noticed they kept making fresh lemonade as it was ordered. The entire staff were very friendly and flirty, too. I guess whatever it takes to make a buck BUT at least they treat you well. I'll be back when I'm in town again.
(5)Lyra H.
Didn't even get water before they told us that their machines were down and could only take cash, how about telling us that when we walked in before you say us. Very unapologetic about it & we were starved. Not sure it's a ploy to use their ATM but we don't pay $5 to get cash. I'm sure their food is great but service is lacking.
(1)Rockne H.
Team building is always great for bringing your coworkers and building a positive team and family spirit among employees. On this day, we decided to have an event at the Plaza hotel bingo hall, which turned out to be a flop. Although no one won that day, we sure did build up an appetite. The choices were Thai or Mexican. Mexican won, so our boss told us about this family owned local joint down the road from the Plaza. I'm always up for the opportunity to Yelp a new restaurant, this was no different. Driving down Main St, you'll see the restaurant on the right hand side, adorn with exposed rock walls. There's a small parking lot in the back or street parking, but get there early so you can secure a spot. When you walk in, the website says you're treated to "home-like Mexican setting." It's more like a Mexican Quinceañera threw up! The walls are a bright canary yellow, the ceiling is lined with hanging colored paper, cut with different designs. Definitely looks like an outdated joint but somehow, that's their character and it seems to work. Our server was passable. Didn't really converse with us and we ended up waiting a long time for out check at the end. Thank goodness I was surrounded with great company! For dinner, I decided to get the number 10 on the dinner menu, Carnitas de puerco con guacamole, arroz, frijoles y pico de gallo for $11.99. This dish is pork, guacamole, rice, beans and pico de gallo. For some reason, Mexican prepared pork is always a winner in my book. This pork was nicely prepared, shredded and nicely marbleized. The meat was tender, however, drowned in oil. The saving grace was definitely the mild, yet flavorful taste. The rice was a nice dry compliment to the dish and help to soak up the juices from the pork. I thought the pico brought a fresh taste to the dish and who doesn't love guac! Overall, this dish was great. At the end of the day, I would say I'm more of a 3.5 out of 5 stars for this place.I appreciate it's history and character, however, I feel like some things could be updated. Aside from the mediocre service, I would say the rest of the evening was a delightful one. I'm glad that it's close to work. For that alone, I wouldn't mind coming back again for another crack at it!
(3)Alice S.
Should have listened to yelp reviewers. With a 30 minute wait, we mistakenly assumed the food would be fantastic and authentic Mexican cuisine. We were wrong. The hostess seated us and asked if we'd like to start with chips and guacamole. We agreed and she said they'd be right over. They came after our meal. Not exactly my idea of dessert. Both meals were spotty at best. His fajitas were bland and the steal was chewy, evidence of frozen meat and overall lack of care. My meal was clearly reheated as the sauce was cold in some spots and piping hot in others. It seems as though they are more concerned in turning tables than producing quality food. We will not be returning.
(2)Amanda B.
Fantastic mexican food. The carnitas are so flavorful and juicy. Very tender. The salsa is absolutely delicious! Fast place for lunch if yiu are visiting downtown or work there. Definitely recommend this spot.
(4)Robert M.
Went for lunch on a Friday. Arrived at 11:30am and place was already filling up. Service was fast and friendly. Nice chips, salsa, and bean dip are complimentary. Food was fresh and abundant. I order the 3 soft taco lunch special. This could easily be split between 2 people. I'll definitely be back.
(5)Jannette F.
This place is the best authentic Mexican food you can have. I wish they had one like this is California. This place is truly amazing has a Mexican feel to it but very clean and the staff is friendly. Our server Raul was very friendly and helpful. The Enchiladas are to die for and the Mexican hot chocolate. The price is great for the food you get. I truly recommend this place anytime of day.
(5)D L.
One of my long time Vegas faves. Great prices, great portions and a warm family environment. This place really maintains a sense of consistency. Can't ask for more!
(5)Jonnie D.
One of the best Mexican places in town by far!!!!! I love this place. Green Sauce is amazing!!!! Just found out the opened a second location on Buffalo!
(5)Natasha N.
I made an online reservation through yelp for cinco de mayo. I received more than one email confirmation and text confirmations about my reservation. Once I arrived they told me they weren't accepting any online reservations.... Well that would have been nice to know before getting my phone blown up with "confirmations" that apparently weren't confirming crap! Strike one. Later I ordered a patron margarita with salt along the rim. Instead of salt, my rim was covered in sugar. Yuck!!! The margarita mix itself was even a nightmare. Never bothered sending my margarita back because the waiter was hardly even around. Ordered a wet burrito with green sauce. The food runner brought out my wet burrito with red sauce instead. Didn't bother sending it back because at this point I was done with waiting and was starving. Only reason this place gets two stars is because their wet burrito was tasty despite having the wrong sauce.. Won't be back however.
(2)Lalena B.
Ok....this is officially my favorite Mexican restaurant so far. The location is great for me, so we thought we would stop on the way to Fremont to check it out. Glad we did. Although the lady at the front was kinda rude, she was the only one the rest of the night that was. Everyone from the hostess, to the many waiters checking on us, were all super friendly and accommodating. I ordered the jumbo Cadillac margarita, and my friend got a frozen mixed mango and strawberry margarita. Check out the picture. It was so pretty! We got chips, salsa, and beans when we first sat down. The salsa was not the best I ever had, but it was good and I loved that it was actually spicy. Then we ordered cheese dip and guacamole to go with it. The cheese was good, and the guacamole was delicious. However, this was a mistake, because when we were into our second basket of chips, we realized we were too full for our meal. We had ordered the mixed appetizer for two, which was $20. Surprisingly everything on the plate was good. It had chicken chimichangas, beef flautas, carne asada nachos and quesadillas. It was way too much food, but we had to at least try everything....it was all good, so needless to say, we were stuffed. After we finished our drinks, the waiters rolled us out to the curb for a cab pick up. I will definitely be back!!!
(5)Sheri W.
One of the best pork and beef tacos around! The food is delicious and authentic. 2nd time here and nothing bad to say. Nothing but a positive experience. Also, I normally don't like horchata, but the best ones I've had so far was this place, the Bacchanal Buffet and at my work. I like when the Horchata isn't strong in spices, but more creamy and smooth. Also, the chips, bean dip, salsa and guacamole are to die for. I can't stop eating it because it's so good. They need a location in California, OC and LA. :D
(5)Dave K.
Solid Mexican place with great ambiance and friendly efficient service. Great drinks. Food was pretty good but not awesome. First, if popularity is any indicator, this is a great restaurant. It was packed on Sunday afternoon at 3 PM -- and that's in downtown. The vibe is typical Mexican. The waiters' costumes are pretty and authentic. The service is friendly and efficient -- the waiters hustle. The margaritas are great. The guacamole is very good. However, having such a good feeling about the place overall, I have to say I was a bit disappointed with my food. The chile relleno was not very flavorful. The taco was OK at best. Overall I'd say "typical smashed bean and rich" Mexican food -- not worse but not better than the average -- in a much better than average environment. The menu is huge so hopefully the other dishes impress. Overall, I like the place and would come back. (But skip the chile relleno.)
(3)Gabriel R.
Ok I have been coming to this particular restaurant every time I visit Las Vegas. It's a tradition for my family/friends to come here now. I have always been satisfied except my last trip to Vegas on my birthday March 6, of this year. Friends and I went on a Sunday afternoon craving and I mean craving a good bowl of menudo. 1) Right of the bat we were told they didn't have any more and ran out at noon! Ahh I can go to any burrito stand and get some on Sunday all day long! Come on I was expecting better than that from Don Juans! 2) Our server decided to give us extra time to rethink our choices. We still wanted to stay and eat. But instead of taking 5 min he took 20 to come back to our table! 3) The bus boy refilled our waters and chips while still waiting for our server! 4) Once we got our orders in we were not disappointed. But seriously Don Juan please don't leave us hanging like that no more! I mean this is a tradition for me so don't screw it up.
(3)Veronica M.
Bean Dip Bean Dip Bean Dip.... oh how you are so flavorful and taste so good and i cannot stop eating you... that is all i have to say... you gotta have a Pina Colada there! anthing is great especially the 7mares!
(5)Casey V.
I gave this restaurant 4 star ONLY because k haven't tasted everything. Their menudo is on point. Great Cadillac marg's. However, k had the chilaquiles con steak this past Sunday and omg, my mouth has watered ever since. A nice, tender piece of arrachera atop seasoned and sauces chilaquiles and an egg over medium? PERFECTION. The guac, SS's and bean dip w chips was mmmmm mmmm mmmm too!
(4)Misa Y.
Came here to eat for my boyfriends 21st birthday lunch, as soon as we walked in we were immediately seated which I was thrilled about. THEN right when we sat down they already brought us chips & salsa & asked for our drinks, then took our order. We were literally only in the restaurant for 15 min & our entree was already on our table!! I was blown away! Everyone who passed our table asked if we needed anything. Best service I've ever received EVER!
(5)Raymond M.
The food and the ambiance is awesome! Highly recommend them. Clean, excellent service and best of all...amazing food! I recommend the Parrillada. Also if you can, stop off at the bar and ask for Kiki. Awesome bartender and sommelier, he really knows his bar. Management are true professionals. Highly recommend.
(5)Aaron T.
My first and last experience at Casa Don Juan had to have been one of the absolute worst restaurant experiences I have ever had. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant is unaccommodating and unwelcoming, and the staff treats you like trash if you ask for the simplest things. On top of their already overpriced dishes, charging $1.50 for a small spoonful of sour cream and accusing their customers of LYING when they receive the wrong order leads me to believe that the restaurant honestly doesn't care about their customers, and they are only out to leech money from them. It would be much more worth your time and experience going to another fine Mexican restaurant in town like Bonito Michoacan on Decatur than to be harassed and provided with the lousy service at Casa Con Juan. It's a shame, really.
(1)Christine G.
A-ok authentic Mexican place near the downtown area. Location - not the best part of town. Parking is the worst especially during busy hours. Restaurant - came here on a Saturday night and maybe something was wrong with the A/C that night but it was sooo hot! Add to that a crowded room and you've got yourself an oven! Service - fast and attentive enough considering how busy they were that night. Food - we ordered the steak fajitas, wet burrito, and mango margaritas. Chips and salsa and bean dip are served before the main meals. Overall food was good! Definitely what you would expect from a Mexican place - greasy and unhealthy but very satisfying. I could've easily shared my fajitas, but since we had a Groupon, we went ahead and redeemed what it was good for. Margaritas were a bit strong. We didn't finish them. Overall- I would recommend this for an authentic Mexican meal if you're on this side of town. I just hope in my next visit, they've got the a/c fixed by then.
(3)Valauna K.
Food is great and drinks are great! Service is also very good! Def recommend as one of the best Mexican restaurants in Vegas.
(5)Soledad M.
Every time I come here it's so delicious !! Great service .. Great authentic food . I noticed they embroidered the employees names on their shirts . That's awesome . That little detail makes a big difference, makes them look very professional. Live this place .
(5)Rosemond G.
One of the best mexican restaurant in town. Their lemonade is absolutely out of this world--be sure to order a pitcher of it! And you drink piña colada straight from a pineapple too! Very creative. I am always craving for their chile relleno. You will,for sure come back for more! Great place and atmosphere for family. Enjoy!
(5)Paula C.
Stumbled across this place with a friend and a Groupon a few years ago. It was pretty good, service was horrible. But the food was good enough to give it a second try, it's become a downtown favorite and a place I take people from out of town. I've never had anything bad here and the service (on the inside) is great. Mistake was eating outside the first time....the outside seats don't seem to ever be used anymore...perhaps because they forgot about the people out there. Great for large parties too.
(4)Gilbert N.
My husband and I and two other friends came here on Saturday, March 14th our experience was wasn't great at all. We waited a while for our order to be taken. We asked several times for water we never got. Our drinks ; mango margaritas and other drinks tasted awful like water no liquor whatsoever. Our food wasn't great at all it tasted like you something you buy at the market reheatable meals. Our waiter probably visited our table maybe twice in the two hours that we were there. We should've just stopped at McDonald's it would've been way much better. I wish I could give it zero stars but unfortunately Yelp doesn't allow me to.
(1)Douglas H.
My friends and I (a party of about 9) went for dinner last night and experienced a few things. * There's very limited parking. The parking they do have is unlit and in a bad area of town. Definitely thought my car was going to get broken into because I had to park in a dark alley. * Waitstaff is more than a little pushy. Especially the guy that walks around trying to sell you an overpriced photo he took of your party. Not hospitable at all. * Portions were generous, but the food was mediocre. Our waiter even said that Lindo Michoacan had better food. * 3 of the members of my party wanted more sauce to put on their burritos and tamales. The server brought out 3 portions of green sauce, but failed to inform us that sides of sauce were $3 EACH. When I saw an extra $9 added to our bill, I politely asked if they could remove the charge. I was told that wasn't possible so politely asked to talk to a manager. She also told us that it wasn't possible to take the charge off, even though we weren't notified when we ordered. For putting the business ahead of their customer, Casa Don Juan has lost a customer.
(1)Virginia P.
The worst restaurant I ever went to! THE want to be called managers is the worst customer service you can ever have. It makes you want to close the restaurants!! F rating!!!!
(1)Enrique V.
By far one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants that isn't expensive. Worth driving to downtown Vegas. Love the food. Love the service. Always satisfied. Love their guacamole as well.
(5)Anthony A.
Excellent Mexican food. A bit pricey but worth it. The owner Raul is a really nice man. Very accommodating and hard working. The enchiladas are great. Tamales too! Even the noodle soup is good too. Can't go wrong here. There is a bar too with full accommodations. Best downtown Las Vegas Mexican joint.
(5)Enrique T.
Service, food, and Micheladas are really good. I had the Lengua en Chile Verde. .. totally recommended.
(5)Rezoltz L.
We here came for lunch. Food was good and it has very friendly staff. Ivan was our host. He's was very accommodating, friendly, and funny. I will definitely come back here again. And with Groupon, common!!! You can't beat that. ...
(5)Brian P.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in town and it doesn't hurt that it's located downtown near where I work. The service here is always wonderful and you are greeted as soon as you enter. And in my experience, unless you come during First Fridays, you are typically seated immediately. Once seated, drink orders are taken pretty quickly and then fresh chips and salsa are brought to your table. Sometimes they automatically bring you guacamole too, which is an extra $5.99 charge, so if you don't want it you may have to tell them upfront. The food is priced reasonably, although it can be considered expensive for Mexican food, depending on what you order. Regardless, the food comes out quickly and the portions are fairly large. I usually get the same few entrees: huevos rancheros if it's breakfast time, or enchiladas or fajitas if it's lunch/dinner time. The food is delicious, comes out hot, and I haven't had anything I didn't like. I've had margaritas on a few occassions and they are pretty large, whether frozen or on the rocks, although not very strong (surprise, surprise). If you like it strong, you may have to ask them for a few extra shots... Sometimes when I'm here the owners and managers walk around the restaurant to check on each table, which I find nice. Not many casual restaurants focus on customer service anymore and it's always about speed now. The waitresses here are patient but speedy with drinks/orders at the same time. The only thing negative about this place is that parking can be kind of tough if you come when it's busy. They only have a couple dozen spots in the back, as well as some meter parking out front. Overall, I enjoy this place whenever I stop by and am always recommending it to friends and family.
(4)Brad M.
One of my favorite spots in Vegas. It's a little taste of Mexico with great service and even better margaritas! I was in town for Cinco De Mayo and was able to get a table pretty easily. They had a live mariachi band and specialty drinks to celebrate. The tequila vodka fruit punch was like a sangria on crack and delicious. Do yourself a favor and get off the strip for a great meal!
(4)Betty W.
We ordered cheese dip as soon as we sat down. By time it arrived we still hadn't seen our server, had to ask bus person for water. We were almost finished with cheese dip when our server finally arrived. We probably waited 10 minutes for someone to greet us, when he did he seemed rushed, I think he was in a different part of the restaurant. When we ordered drinks he had a tough time understanding the wine I wanted "Chardonnay" so I pointed to menu. I told him we had a groupon upfront incase they wanted to see it first as some places do. I knew the Fajitas #24 were enough for two so I told him we were going to split it. He proceeds to tell us NO you can't do that you have to have two entrees!! (Yes I knew we had to spend $37.50 to use the groupon). Ok we will order another dish. BF ordered Cam Mojo de Ajo, shrimp cooked in garlic. Food arrived quickly. Our drinks are almost gone by now. My Fajitas had absolutely no flavor what-so-ever, the chicken was very dry. Very disappointed as my girlfriend had them before and they were delish! The #24 shrimp dish was served with shells and legs still on. The garlic seemed like the jarred type, not fresh. Plus normally sautéed shrimp isn't cooked with shells on. It was overpowering with garlic. Drinks empty now. Stick with water. We saw our waiter 3 far and between times. When he gave us check it put it on the table and left. After waiting to pay him, we took it to the front. Would have been nice had he told us! Not going back.
(1)John C.
I LOVE this place. the service is dead on and the food is soooo damn good! They just renovated the bar and it looks great. The decor and the uniforms are great - really adds to the place. I usually get the Tamele and the tacos... man my mouth is watering just writing about the food.
(5)Rolando F.
This place was wack! Not sure what it was but it failed to live to my expectation Yelps followers lead its readers to fall into. I had a torta of carne asada and it simply failed to live to my tastel Not sure what else to say about this place. Interior décor is nice. Staff was cool. Chips and Salsa were wack.....
(2)L L.
Groupon deal with margaritas! That's what brought me in the door. What will keep me coming back? It's certainly not the blandness of all the foods I tasted here. I think they forgot to order salt for the kitchen. The service was exceptional though. Bland food aside, the atmosphere here was quite festive.The colorful and eccentric chandeliers in the bar were my favorite. I love that they do karaoke every night of the week, but I didn't stay long enough to wait for it to begin.The service was attentive and thoughtful. I ordered the shrimp burrito (of course it wasn't on the menu, but whenever I'm at a Mexican restaurant I always order a burrito with seafood), and my sweetie ordered the 3 chicken enchiladas combo plate. The food is served just as you would expect at a Mexican restaurant: with a heaping helping of rice and beans on the side, and the sauces would have been fantastic if they had just added SALT to the dishes. The jumbo Cadillac margaritas were included in the deal, and boy were they delicious! With the Groupon deal this place was a great bargain. I'll be back again for the karaoke, and hopefully they'll supply the chef with some salt for the food next time.
(3)Val T.
Every time i come here service is great and the food is good! I love the atmosphere! Everything about this place is exceptional! I frequent quite often!! Def worth my drive!
(5)Maria T.
There are just not enough stars...purchased on Groupon...no problems to use but did have to pay $2 bucks extra for the Cadillac Margarita. The food DELICIOUS! Everything is homemade even the tortillas both corn and flour. Great customer service. Noticed they have way too many employees but that is what set them apart, they all seemed happy and willing to help each other. We went back for breakfast and again were pleased. If you go to Vegas you have to stop by and eat, I know we will. We even got a free photo.
(5)Nikki N.
Decent food. Loved the location.
(3)Rebecca D.
Good food, lots of options, fast friendly service. I've been there with large parties and for date night and have good experiences with various size parties. I've also used groupons there successfully. The whole fish is excellent!
(4)Tzook R.
Solid flavours.
(4)Mark W.
I was very impressed with this place after we ate here a few days ago. Sure it may not be in the best neighborhood, and it looks sorta cheesy from the outside. But don't judge a book by its cover. The first thing I noticed when we entered was the amount of mexican people inside. No, not just the employees, but many of the patrons. You know its a good sign if you see the ethnicity of a restaurant frequenting it. The chips were pretty good. Standard hard corn tortilla served with both salsa and bean dip. The dip was a bit bland but it tasted pretty pure. The salsa had plenty of flavorful salsa. Oh and the margaritas are pretty strong, which is nice I suppose. There's a woman who takes your picture and then tries to sell it back to you in a cheesy Vegas themed frame. A hilarious attempt to squeeze money out of a local. The actual food did not disappoint. My girlfriends chimichanga was easily the best I've ever tasted. I opted for the bistecca ranchera. It was surely the best ranchers sauce I have ever had the pleasure if eating. The steak was well prepared if not a bit chewy. The rice was excellent, as was the guacamole. The flour tortillas were fluffy wnd singed just the way I like em. I could see this place earning a 5 from me, but I'll have to see how they do spicy food. Final verdict is pending but current evidence shows this place is a DO.
(4)Susie Y.
Okay let me preface this with I think this is a great Mexican American type fare for Las Vegas, if we were in San Diego where I prefer Mexican food I would probably rank this 3 stars. All in all if yelp allowed half stars i would rank this 3 1/2, however based on the service I will say 4. However, decent Mexican food, authentic or gringo, is hard for me to find in Las Vegas. I like that this place gives bean dip with their chips and their entrees (ranging typically from $12-16) are pretty good with decent portion size. They have a touristy decor. Also, they generally offer 3 lunch specials around $9. They draw a big downtown lunch crowd but service is quick at lunch. Parking can be hard, they have a lot out back but it is sometimes full then I am left to find parking down the street and hike in.
(4)Ashley S.
The service was excellent. They are very nice and attentive. I love the atmosphere! It did not take long at all to receive our food. I will be honest, I have had better mexican food in my days, but no real complaints. I would go back for a casual lunch or fun dinner date.
(4)Melissa B.
THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! The service was impeccable and the food was amazing! We ordered and got our food within 15 minutes! Great atmosphere. Located in Downtown Las Vegas - I highly recommend this restaurant! Clean, inexpensive and great quality food! They even had live music//band playing! Margaritas were also to die for! I had the cheese enchiladas and my boyfriend had the chicken tacos! His exact words "These are the best tacos I have ever had!"
(4)K w.
Who's cooking here?? This food tastes like it came from a buffet, or a Robertos. The food lacks flavor, even the rice and beans! I tried this place out on my birthday thinking I was getting authentic Mexican food and I was greatly disappointed after we got home with our to-go order. We ordered the pork chile verde--bland, beef in red sauce--also bland, the shrimp tacos--dry and bland, and a carnitas chimichanga which was incredibly salty and oily. Yuck. Yelp reviewers have let me down on this one. Plus the food is WAY over-priced. These 4 dishes cost $63!?! They either over charged us or their prices are ridiculous for the lousy food they serve.
(1)Ronnie F.
my fave mexican restaurant in las vegas! the green chile verde is excellent, as are all the combo plates, and if you go for lunch, the specials are around 8 to 10 dollars, with rice and beans. i love, love , love all the frida artwork, as she is my favorite mexican artist, and they have tons of her paintings and portraits on the large wall. this is an excellent choice for locals, as well as tourists, as the food is really deleciousio!!!always my first pick for mexican food!!! the mariscos are great too!!
(5)Allison S.
We went with friends during first friday and despite the fact they were extremely busy, we were seated within a couple of minutes. The wait staff is very attentive and quick. The margaritas are okay... very large in size, but nothing spectacular in taste. This same theme repeated itself with our meal..... very large portions, but nothing spectacular in taste. The chips, salsa, and beans were pretty good but chips aren't warm or exceptionally fresh. The salsa was fresh but had no spice to it at all. I had a chicken enchilada and a cheese enchilada with rice and beans.... it was okay... not bad.... not really anything to get excited about. My husband had the whole fried fish (tilapia). He said it was good. Our friends ordered the chicken fajitas and the steak fajitas. The portions are very large, but again flavors are bland, nothing seemed very fresh. It was just very ordinary and quite flavorless. There are so many great Mexican restaurants in Las Vegas that I just can't see myself coming back to Casa Don Juan again.
(2)Adrian M.
I eat Mexican food almost every day of the week and this restaurant is hands down on my top 5 list of favorite places! I live in Cali and when I come to Vegas I eat here over all the fancy restaurants and buffets!!! All the servers are there for the customers and the food comes out fast and fresh !!! Best shrimp ceviche hands down !!!! I can't wait to go back to Vegas so I can get my grub on!
(5)Marcie W.
Huge tamales that tasted sooooo good. Even the beans and rice were tasty. Definitely worth the price and trip.
(5)Natalia D.
I used to love casa Don Juan until I came here yesterday. Everything seemed so different and the food was only ok. There was nothing special about the food and I am sure I could find something better here in vegas. The chips seemed to be a little old and the bean dip and cheese dip came out a little cold... The waiter wasn't great and seemed to disappear when we needed napkins and forks. Something is different :( probably won't be coming back for awhile! Reason why I'm giving 4 stars is because they came out and sang happy birthday with maracas and a sombrero ! The cake they gave me was also pretty good ! Other than that, it wasn't the greatest... :(
(4)Susan L.
We came here during a "First Friday" trying to get away from the crowds but this place was also very crowded! We were seated in 5 minutes so it wasn't an issue. It's very festive in decor with Frida Kahlo pictures adorning the walls. I started off by ordering a lemonade. I thought it was going to be lemonade from a fountain dispenser but it was freshly squeezed! It was a foamy lemon/lime concoction. It was delicious but no free refills so I settled on one. I also saw people drinking out of a pineapple. It looked refreshing but I didn't know what it was. I had the beef flautas which to me is like a rolled taco. It came with rice and beans. I forgot to tell them to hold the beans. It was good but my brother ordered the carne asada torta which tasted better. I told him he can have some of my flautas if he gave me some of his torta. The bread looked home made because the top looked bubbly. It isn't flat like the ones you would get at Robertos. My husband must have loved the Carne asada burrito because he was finished so fast! It is a busy place so don't expect your food to come out right away. It was also noisy because there were lots of groups just having a fun time! It's a nice place to gather with friends and family.
(4)Alicia F.
Vegas is seriously lacking on good Mexican food; almost as much as Chinese. Most of the Mexican restaurants we have tried are a small step up from Taco Bell. Casa Don Juan is the saving grace here... Every time I have gone they have been incredibly busy, yet they are still quick to get chips, drinks and orders out. The food is amazing. The guac is def fresh, the cheese dip is a meal in itself and its always difficult to save room for the amazing fried ice cream. I have ordered something different every time I've gone - the veggie burrito and the taco's are probably the best in my book, but it all looks good. If you haven't gone here, go. It's the anti typical Vegas Mexican Restaurant.
(5)Mayte P.
I'm from Mexico City and we always looking for good food, no burritos. Food is good a lot better than Lindo Michoacan. The prices are a little expensive for my personal opinion. Service can be better we ask for tortillas and they brought only 3 because are hand made, waitress forgot to bring more and we had to look for him. Portions are good I recommend the Milanesa, lengua and queso con chorizo y agua de mango
(4)Marissa G.
Oh mylanta! There's not one time I go to Vegas without stopping here! I wish they opened another restaurant here in LA. The service is awesome, ambiance is great, && there is this super hot waiter working there now... WOW! Lol. Anyways... Haha. If you like to drink, i recommend the Modelo Micheladas, they're probably the best I've ever had!
(5)Isabel R.
Everything is delicious! The service is great everytime Ive been there! Ive had the menudo which is my favorite and it taste homemade. The rolled tacos melt in your mouth! The wet burritos are delicious and the beef is super tender! Best mexican food Ive had reminds me of my grandmas cooking.
(4)Eric S.
Business diners flock here. On any given lunch hour, you can find district attorneys, police investigators and lawyers dining in the crowded lunch room. There are a lot of menu choices and the chips and salsa are tasty. Service is quick. I found the lunch a bit disappointing as the tortillas were not fresh tasting and the food lacked authentic flavors. The shrimp was too chewy and the chicken stringy. The sauces were excellent though and the enchiladas were delicious.
(3)Von J.
Always love this place.. Great service, price and atmosphere.. Guacamole is incredible.
(5)Justin M.
Really enjoyed my Burrito Mojado and taco. The food was really good, the atmosphere was nice, and the service was on point. A great spot for a downtown getaway day.
(4)Stacey N.
Delicious Mexican food! A good find down near the arts district. Authentic food at reasonable prices decent portions. The chips and salsa are very good and tasty. The fajitas were excellent! ! Had very good service.
(4)Alan M.
Went for friends birthday dinner.. Food was good then we went to cut the cake we brought and the waiter said we couldn't cut the cake unless we paid the restaurant.. Wtf I have never heard such a thing.. Last time we will goto this place. Made a 17 year old feel bad on her birthday. Thank you casa don Juan...
(2)Harold C.
Hands down CASA DON JUAN has the best mexican food in las vegas. Atmosphere is great the decor is outstanding great place to take a date. I love there margaritas and the staff are always attentive great job Casa Don Juan keep up the good work
(5)Brandi M.
Purchased a Groupon based on the menu online linked to the site. Sat down and noticed some dishes were up to $5 more than the online menu and they would not honor the price. She was rude and would not help us in any way. We walked out.
(1)Courtney S.
Very friendly staff. The food was delicious and well priced. Fun environment and authentic Mexican food. Will be coming back.
(5)Corwin M.
I tried their Lengua Chili Verde and it was pretty fantastic. :) Casa Don Juan was packed tonight (just as packed as it is on First Friday) but the service was fast and attentive. My waiter was really "on top of things" as he was juggling a few tables and helping celebrate a birthday on the table next to mine. (On a side note, if you know someone who really enjoys it when people sing "Happy Birthday" to them in public, this is TOTALLY the place!) The Lengua Chili Verde was soooo tasty and was just the right amount for the tortillas that it came with. I definitely recommend! I need to go back and try some of the other things on the menu!
(4)Steven B.
Why did I come here? I already know how mediocre this place is and I still came. Wet Burrito was flavorless and the manager said "its great" and basically said I was wrong. Casa Don Juan makes Macayo's seems like grandma's cooking. Never coming back....this review is a reminder to myself!
(1)Tyler H.
Never heard of this place, but a friend loved it and wanted to go there. There were several of us and we were seated quickly for a busy Saturday night. The restaurant is really large and I had a really good margarita. We had chips and salsa and bean dip. The salsa was thin and spicy. The bean dip was ok. I originally had beef tacos, beans (only refried) and rice.The beans and rice were ok. That's something that is hard to mess up. The beef tacos were made from shredded beef. I don't care for shredded beef tacos, but that wasn't my complaint. The tortillas for the tacos were so greasy that I couldn't eat them. YUCK! I ordered an enchilada since I couldn't eat the tacos. There was nothing special about the enchilada. It was big. I'll say that. The service was very good. Servers were friendly and attentive. The restaurant is large and can accommodate groups. The problem that I have with large Mexican restaurants that accommodate groups is that the food is usually lacking in quality. I personally feel that this is the case here. I won't go back.
(2)Sara O.
The food is great! But the service is sub-par (super friendly, but SLOW), and it's a bit more pricey than it's worth (their prices have gone up in the last year). I will not be going back after tonight. My chimichanga was supposed to come with sour cream -- there was less than a tablespoon's worth on the plate, whereas there was probably 3-4 times as much guacamole on the plate. I'd expect a relatively equal amount of sour cream. I pointed this out to both the server and the server assistant and asked for a little bit more (and it took far too long to actually get more sour cream). I got charged for the sour cream ($1.50), so I asked for it to be removed when I went to pay at the counter. The manager asked "what was wrong with the sour cream" and I repeated my complaint and said that I didn't ask for nor need the 1/2 cup of sour cream that they brought me. I just wanted what ought to have come with my dinner. The manager ended up taking off 1/2 of the cost. So I still paid .75 cents. Now, I know it's that much money, and that wasn't the point of asking for it to be taken off. It's the principle of the thing. I paid $15.99 for a chimichanga that was supposed to come with beans, rice, guacamole, and sour cream. I don't think it's too much to ask to get more than a micro-dollop of sour cream. Had my meal not come with sour cream, I would have ordered it and happily paid the $1.50. I was not expecting an attitude from the manager over $1.50, especially when I had a $95 bill. (If I was going to complain and lie about something, I would have complained about something worth more money.) What's more, when a server came up to the counter (not my server), she asked him in Spanish if he'd "served that girl sour cream." Like I was lying or something? (And like this white girl can't possibly understand Spanish.) I rarely ask for a bill adjustment, having been a server for so many years, but I've never gotten a rude pushback like this before over a measly buck fifty. To me, that says a lot about how they do business, and I for one don't appreciate it. We won't be back.
(2)Ashley B.
Casa don Juan and I have had an up and down relationship in the past. The first time I came here I loved it, second time I was disappointed. It's been about two years (honest to goodness, really TWO YEARS?! time flies.) that I've been back. After checking out the new bar down the street (which I will review later) my friend and I were having drunk hunger pains. I was in the mood for Mexican and was contemplating El Gordo, but since Casa don Juan was in perfect walking distance we decided to dine-in here once again. Let's begin with pricing - I think theirs stinks big time. Look, most Mexican places in Vegas are traditionally not hard on your wallet. You can usually get a combo plate in the 10 buck range (including taxes) as long as you aren't ordering carne asada or shrimp. But not at CJ's. Dinner menu boasts prices of $11.99+ and even appetizers prices are flagrantly high, especially considering the location of this place. Look, I'm not a cheapskate, nor do I think businesses should not make money, but the bottom line is I can go to numerous other Mexican restaurants and have just as good food for about 5 dollars less. Food - Chips were brought out cold. Bean dip was decent and warm. Salsa at least has a spice-kick to it, so it's not totally bland. Ordered - The "Casa don Juan" style wet burrito with chicken. The burrito is a decent size, comes with guac on top and the "wet" sauce. As for inside, you get beans, lettuce, meat, pico de gallo, rice, and lettuce. To me, the lettuce was gross, wet and mushy. The beans were eh same goes for the rice. The chicken was not seasoned very well - just plain 'ol shredded chicken. Overall the burrito was filling for my drunk tummy and that's all she wrote. So. The deal is I would really love to at least LIKE Casa don Juan, but they just ain't cutting it. They need to make the food better and keep the prices, or they need to lower their menu prices and keep the same mediocre food. As with many places downtown I think Casa don Juan is going through growing pains and adapting to the new popularity that a decent downtown experience has to offer. I hope they find a happy medium, and I may try them again in the future. We shall see.
(2)Jeannette F.
Love this place and the service its awesome! Definitely coming back on my next Vegas trip!!!
(5)Catherine C.
Called the restaurant from hops and nuts. Literally across the street. Hops and nuts provided the menu when we had asked what local restaurants delivered. We then proceeded to call this resistant to order food off of the current menu the partnered bar provided us. The lovely hostess Denise answered with an incredibly rude tone. She actually hung up on us a number of times on us stating she had no idea where hops was?? I provided the location I was calling from she continued to play dumb and act like we had no idea where this place was... It was next door... Literally right next door?? After realizing they might have someone new who had to clearly not know what neighboring business partners they had I offered to walk by. As I entered the building and let Denise she was nothing but rude and impolite. Far from anything a paid hostess would be. Hopefully management soon recognizes her poor performance and hires a better face for their business.
(1)Mi M.
Yummy Lady making tortillas all the time always a good sign
(5)Leslie B.
We. Just eat here for the first time on the 12th and I have to say it was a big disappointment the food was bland and small portions for the price the hosts was very rude and seem to be having a bad day needles to say I will not be returning and I WILL NOT RECOMMEND this restaurant to anyone who wants to enjoy good authentic Mexican food! Spend your money elsewhere.
(1)Ron A.
We ate at Casa Don Juan tonight after seeing a show at the 4 queens. The service was not all that good and the food just so so. It came out really fast but did not have much flavor. Probably will not go back again. The raised their prices since we were there a year ago about $4 a plate, and the portions are small. Only about 2 table spoons of beans, give me a break they are the cheapest thing to make, and theirs were watered down. They also don't do happy hour on Fridays anymore.
(2)Danielle M.
Bland Bland Bland! Service was good but food and drinks (mojito) were bland!!! We went to have a date night at Casa Don Juan and sadly my husband and I were disappointed, coming from San Diego and spoiled by amazingly authentic Mexican food; nothing here had any flavor. From the salsa for the chips (it had heat) beans were bland and if you order a tamale, that is exactly what you get a steamed tamale with nothing and hardly any meat. My husband had the chimichanga platter and it was bland boiled chicken fried in a tortilla. The mojito taste like lime juice over ice... Very disappointing
(2)New B.
Pleasantly surprised by this little gem in the art / antique area of downtown just off the strip. The food and decor were great, but our waiter was very good and always there when we needed him. We had a great lunch and even got our picture taken for free while we were there. This is a fun, vibrant, yet relaxing little Mexican food place which I hope to return again some day soon
(4)Paris B.
Food was authentic and delicious. They were very accommodating. I had the carne asada plate for lunch and meet was cooked well. Service was good.
(4)Bert S.
Never had a bad meal here. Always greeted warmly by Raul or his staff. I prefer to eat ethnic food where the ethnics eat, from Italian to Greek to Mexican. This is THE Mexican Restaurant for me.
(5)Lori F.
Nice, very busy restaurant. Food was typical Mexican food. My boyfriend had the seven seas cocktail and he loved it. I had a 3 item combo of chile releno , beef taco, beef enchilada . Everything tasted good. Also ordered a piña colada which tasted amazing. Only complaint is it was a bit pricey.
(4)Lori M.
Just left without eating. I ordered the "ensalada hawiian chicken salad". It was beautiful. It had no flavor. I tried to get the attention of anyone working there. That took about 5 minutes. When I asked for dressing the waiter looked and acted confused. The choices were ranch, italian or honey mustard. Hummm what would go well with a hawaiian salad that has pineapple and guacamole..... Really none of the mentioned. I ordered ranch. The waiter brought it to the table with a clunk. You would think with such a beautiful salad there would be a specialized dressing say with pineapple? The ranch did not work. The salsa did not work (no flavor or heat) I am from southern California and have made / eaten lots. Needless to say I will not be going back.
(1)EJay D.
I was really looking forward to trying this place. So, I finally did. We had the jalapeño queso appetizer dip. It was really good. I ordered the tilapia, whole fish pan fried with garlic and it comes with rice and beans. My friend ordered the tamales with beef taco plate. My food was pretty good. I just did not like the rice and refried beans. They seem generic to me. When I say that, I mean they taste like out of the can and not fresh. I am really harsh on refried beans because they taste the same everywhere. The tamales were ok. The problem with Mexican food, in my opinion, is that it's so difficult to determine what is good, bad or mediocre. The service was very good. Maybe...I 'll give this place another shot in the future.
(3)Jen D.
We came here looking forward to celebrating my husbands birthday instead we have the most horrible service. The only lady that was nice was the lady taking "free" photos. The food was simply ok. It was way over priced. We could have drove 2miles up Charleston to a whole in the wall restaurant with better service and better quality food!
(1)Gregg M.
Following our round of drinks at Velveteen Rabbit, the wife and I walked a few doors down for some Mexican food at Casa Don Juan. I'm far from an expert on the finer points of authentic Mexican cuisine, so I went in with an open mind and an empty stomach. Casa Don Juan had all of the familiar earmarks of a family-run operation. The dining room was cozy, clean, and colorful, albeit a bit gaudy replete with Mexican tchotkes and neon cerveza signs. Service was fast and familiar as the complimentary chips and sauce were delivered promptly to our table. We added an order of guacamole for our chips. The guac was smooth and fresh, good, but fairly standard fare. It may have been a bit more enjoyable if it had been made fresh tableside. No worries, though, because my order of Menudo (available only on Sat. & Sun) was exactly what the doctor ordered. The generous amount of tender beef tripe was swimming in a delicious chile infused broth. The dish was fortified with hominy and accompanied by a plate of chopped cilantro, lime, onions, black pepper, and oregano add-ins. It was hearty and flavorful and a big winner in my mind. While there likely are whole list of Mexican restaurants that the locals know of that are superior to Casa Don Juan, the wife and I found it to be satisfying and a solid value.
(4)Licet F.
The food here is very delicious! I got camarones a la diabla and actually got more then 6 shrimps on my plate unlike Lindo Michoacan.. the staff is pretty cool manager actually helps his staff on assisting customers and the prices are reasonable... my favorite thing is as soon as I walked in its decorated like a typical Mexican person house I loved it
(5)Leslie G.
Awesome tamales, this place is legit. I tried the cheese and jalepeno one, it was awesome. I also had the cheese enchilada with rice and beans, also awesome. The enchilada sauce is noteworthy. The free chips and salsa come with green salsa and beans. Beans! They know the key to my heart. Vegetarians have the normal options - cheese enchiladas, cheese tamales, vegetarian burrito, tostadas. Prices are normal for a Mexican restaurant, my two-item combo was $12.99, but the tamale combos are more expensive. Two enchilada combos were $9.99. Service was fast and friendly, I will definitely go here again if I am in Vegas and craving Mexican food.
(5)Sella G.
This place use to be reasonable for good authentic mexican food. My past 4 visits have been disappointing! The company seems to be getting greedier each time. The positions of rice have become very small and the food quality is bland. If you ask for a preparada the beer is $5.00 and u pay another $5.00 for the tomato juice, which is just ridiculous. I also asked for a small side of a spicier salsa, they said it would be $3.00! Seriously! Never coming back!
(1)Greg D.
Stopped here again for lunch. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Always a must when I am in town. Never disappointed.
(5)Tony M.
Food was good here, service was ok. It does get a little busy with staff walking around. I will try it again and see how it goes.
(3)Laura P.
We came in with a large group and needed to get our baseball team back with in an hour. The hostess was very accommodating. They took our boys order first and they were done on time! They were willing to split the bill after we ordered. DID I mention the Food was amazing! The chips salsa and beans was a perfect way to start of the meal. Will defiantly make it a point to stop by any time we r in Vegas!! Ohhhh and the HOMEMADE TORTILLAS!!! WOW!!!
(5)Mitch D.
We always try to stop here when saying downtown. Good food and friendly service. Love the chips and bean dip. Steak fajitas are plentifully, enchiladas are great, and the margaritas are delish.
(4)Kelly A.
I love this place. Went here last Friday for lunch. The place was packed at 11:30. Didn't have any problems with parking. Super friendly manager, we were seated quickly. Right when we got to the table we got chips, beans, guacamole and salsa. My advise is get al carte, that way you can try a few things. I got a tamale and it was amazing! So if you try anything then get the tamale, they make them onsite. I also got a fish taco and it was good. Awesome and strong margartias! They do have outsite seating but who in their right mind would want to sit in the dead heat when they can sit inside. I will definately come back next time I'm in town.
(5)Chrissy K.
Stopped in just about 20 min before they closed coming from one of the bars close by, they sat us, then didn't rush us at all, and mmm mmm mmm Erik the server was the perfect eye candy ending to an already awesome night! We ordered drinks and food from they late night specials menu, food was good, not amazing but good, it was also closing time so who knows... And around $6-$8 a plate. The beverages were really fun, one came in a bowl and it had like 5 types of alcohol in it and it was delish! The service was great, drinks were kept full and table cleared off frequently of empty glasses. Friendly staff and comfy booths. I'd go back for sure! They have a bar in there also that has some tv screens and the restaurant section is a pretty good size. Cool decor and fun vibe. Decent food. I will have to go back and eat when they are not closing. But I had the Pollo Mole and it was very good.
(4)Joe J.
Definitely a do-over. We've been driving past Casa Don Juan for a decade saying, "we really need to try this place". We finally did and we will be back. This place is surprisingly large inside with tons of character/personality. The menu is huge and everything we tried was excellent. They have a large staff so everything moves quickly and you get your drinks and chips/salsa/bean dip right away. Just a couple of blocks south of Fremont Street on Main this is a great place to stop for dinner before heading to Fremont for a night out with friends.
(4)Carol V.
Fiancé and I went for dinner last night and it was delectable! Wait staff was EXCELLENT, prompt and attentive. I've been coming here for years and will continue to do so!
(5)Jo W.
Yummy guacamole!!! Fabulous vegetarian salad with unique ingredients- great find for my gluten free lifestyle
(4)David S.
Touted as the best Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas by my date. We were around here for First Friday and all the other restaurants had an hour to an hour and a half wait. Mexican is never my first choice when it comes to dining options. For starters, we got the cheese dip to go with their salsa and bean dip. This is the highlight of the whole meal. I would have been happy to order a few bowls of this and a side of guacamole as my entree. Instead, I got sampler plate. It consisted of a tamale, enchilada, and a taco. I did the pork in red sauce, chicken enchilada, and beef taco. The meat was dry on all three. At this point, I was full anyways. The margaritas are good. A little more on the sweet side than I would like, but a squeeze of the lime wheel helps. They come in two sizes, regular and the large. You might as well do the fish bowl, because life is better with more alcohol.
(2)Greg V.
I've been looking for a good home on the wall Mexican Restraunt and this one fills the bill. Excellent food, fantastic service. My only complaint was the north dining room was very hot. Not sure If the A/C failed or what but it Ess way to hot. Can't wait to go back
(4)Bret C.
We are from out of town and ran across this restaurant looking for some breakfast off of the strip. I think we hit the jackpot because everything we ate was delicious! Starting with cheese enchiladas, beans, rice, chicken taco, all very tasty. And to top it off, they were making fresh flour tortillas that they served us hot in a warmer! Although I lost at the casinos, we were winners at Don Juan. We'll be back!
(5)Jean Z.
AWESOME place to have mexican in Las Vegas. Situated between the Strip and Fremont St., this huge restaurant is one of my favorite places to eat in Vegas. I love their margaritas, the streak is always tasty, I love their bean dip and chips and sauces and salsa. The staff is attentive and patient(i come with my 95 year old uncle) Really great place to eat! Plenty of handicap an street parking.
(5)Joel V.
I love this place, their chicken tacos are amazing, their chips and bean dip are amazing, their salsa sucks, their ice cold coke never runs dry, I love it here. Problem is, when ever I go, I have to go alone, because everyone I know hates it here...
(5)Wendy A.
Amazing food brings you back to the real mexican roots. Super friendly and fast service.
(5)Planted S.
Wow. Definitely a place that is known by the locals. It's far from the strip and worth the trip....When u eat the chips u r already pulled n...When u taste the Frijoles that come with the chips u ' re thinking, okay, I really like this. ..order the guacamole and fall in love...it's creamy and immensely flavorful. It was lunch so I ordered a shredded beef taco and cheese enchilada. ..I don't know how to describe it but every morsel of that taco was tantalizing! The Cadillac margarita was smooth. ...AND the had the US Open on the big screen! Honey, I'm home!
(5)Craig H.
Best food since we have been in Vegas. Good prices, friendly staff.
(4)Michael D.
Love the food here!!! Chips and salsa with bean dip... AWESOME!!! I agree with the consensus that they have slow serving but always very friendly!!! I like that they have a person walking around doing pictures for guests... Nice touch!!! Great finish to the meal was the Pina Colada served in a fresh Pineapple!!! DELICIOUS!!!
(3)Shalee G.
We went to eat here on a Saturday night. Called ahead first because they're was 8 of us. Food was great. Carne Asada is very tender and they have homemade tortillas. Priced very reasonable. Service was fast and great. We decided to go back the next morning on Sunday with s party of 25. Just as good and menudo was awesome.
(5)Christina M.
Love the ambiance and atmosphere. Mainly came to drink and they did not disappoint. The chips, salsa and bean dip were yummy and filling. I have a groupon to use for a second visit which I want to do soon. Will most def be returning!
(4)Justin G.
My yelp buddy Rachel S. and I came to check out the house that Don Juan built a few days ago. We came in for dinner around 7 and were seated promptly. They have a small parking lot in the back which is awesome as finding parking in the area can be a problem in itself. Like most Mexcian spots, Don Juan gets props for complimentary chips and salsa but they made it even better with a side of bean dip yum! Located right on Main Street near Charleston, Don Juan is located near the Downtown Arts District and gets packed during First Friday, They restaurant itself tries to capture that old-town Mexican feel with it's brightly colored walls, titled floors and hanging florals. The night we came in there was a mariachi band in the next room playing for diners - a nice touch. The menu is huge, easy to get lost in, and has pretty much every incarnation of Mexican food you could want. There specialty seems to be tamales but they have a pretty wide range of seafood offerings as well. I thought it was a little over priced, two chicken tacos with rice and beans were like $13. My smothered carne asada burritto was ok, it looked like a giant enchiliada but was surprisingly lacking in flavor. The carne asada was very dry and the fillings could have used a bit more spice. The re-fried beans were mediocre but the Spanish style rice was pretty good. I just didn't feel like it was worth the $15 I spent, there are alot of great culinary finds in the downtown area and I feels like Casa Don Juan could do more.
(2)Hyrum P.
I first must say that in the last few months they changed their pricing on their menus. I am EXTREMELY disappointed to find out that taking my family of four used to be around $40-45 with tip with 4 plates and water for each of us. Now it's $60-$70 for the four of us for the same 4 plates and water for each of us. My wife's plate used to be $8.99 for one taco, one enchilada, rice and beans. Now it's $13.99 for the same plate!!! Really Don Juans, it's necessary to charge it up $5 extra dollars for ONE plate? I live in Henderson and would trek up to the north side of the strip for this and let's just say, NOT ANY MORE!!! Very disappointed Don Juans, very disappointed!!!
(1)Chelsea R.
I went here as part of a company dinner while we were in Vegas on business. The guys swore by it, saying they had been there each year during this particular trade show and it was terrific. Everything about the restaurant was pretty unappetizing... The condiments on the table consisted of chips, a watery substance that I think was supposed to be salsa, and a grey paste that I think was supposed to be bean dip. I ordered a chicken quesadilla, thinking that would be safe enough, however it tasted pretty bad and I only ate about 4 bites of it. However, 4 bites turned out to be enough to cause the worst food poisoning I've ever had, which kicked up around midnight that night and lasted until noon the next day. I spoke to the other person in our party who had ordered the same thing as me, and sure enough, she had gotten sick too. Needless to say, I will not be going to this restaurant ever again. Ever.
(1)Leslie M.
Came here with my husband on a Friday morning 4/4/14 The place was easy to find from the strip ,love the Mexican feel and look. it was pretty empty fast service and very friendly waiter he was really attentive to what we needed. the bean dip and salsa are really good I shared a tostada de camaron with my husband that was delish, i got a plate of camarones a la diabla a good amount of spicy if you dont eat spicy food i dont recommend My husband got caldo de camaron he loved it i had a taste very flavorful . We also got hand made tortillas that were great reminded me of my grandmas cooking i def recommend but is a little pricey but for the great service and food its a steal
(3)Chuck Q.
I have always enjoyed the food here since they opened but am thoroughly disgusted with the over the top high prices. These prices are not inline with other Mexican restaurants of equal or higher quality food. Don't think I will be going back exclusively because of the high prices.
(2)Maryellen A.
My husband and I met friends there for dinner last night and the food and service were awesome. I ordered a carnitas burrito wet and it was one of the best if not the best burrito I've ever had. At 65 I'm no spring chicken and I've grown up on homemade and restaurant Mexican food so that's saying something. My husband ordered the tamale, enchilada, taco combo and enjoyed it very much. He wasn't a huge fan of the tamale saying it was just OK. It wasn't our first time there and it certainly won't be our last!
(5)Rob W.
You could find a crappy Mexican restaurant like this anywhere in America. Uninteresting menu, slow service, bad decor. The flies would not stay off of our bland enchiladas, so at least THEY enjoyed them. If you want to know what Mexican restaurants were like thirty years ago, you can't do much better than this relic from a flavorless past.
(1)Joseph S.
Went to Casa Don Juan last night with my family and absolutely loved it! Ricardo our server was very personable and funny. He made sure he was on top of everything and that we enjoyed our meal. The food was the most authentic I've had in Vegas thus far. My enchiladas dish was great and the recommendation of the Verde sauce was on point. The fireball ochata was a first for all of us and now a favorite. Definitely going back! A Little pricey but worth it! -Joseph
(4)Kylie D.
This is one of the best sit down Mexican restaurants I've been to in Vegas! They give you chips with salsa and bean dip - which was delicious. We had the enchiladas and fried chimichanga - both were amazing. The service was great, too. Constantly had my water refilled.
(5)Clement S.
Love this restaurant. My Latina wife and I stumbled upon it, and have since been back twice with family. We recently had a wedding and took both of our families out to it twice because everyone liked it so much, and the menu was extensive. You get a good sized meal, and maybe some take home for around $15. We live in Arizona and New Mexico and check out some of the best Mexican fare restaurants, and not only is this authentic it is also very good. Great place for lunch, dinner, and fun for families. Fun & festive too.
(5)Isabel M.
I went today and I got a chicken salad. That's the best chicken salad that I have ever tried. Casa don juan is the best!
(5)Dennis T.
I had been urged to come here several times by friends, for whom this is their go-to place for a Mexican food fix. Finally, they simply took me here. I didn't know what to expect in a remote area of town that was previously unknown to me. I just ordered my favorites, and let the chips fall where they landed. In this case an abundance of warm tortilla chips freshly made in house landed on my table in a woven basket, along with hot sauce and a bean dip, just after I had sat down--on a super-hard, wooden seat. The chips and dipping alternatives were welcome sights for this hungry diner. Soon two orders of guacamole joined this array, and I quickly forgot about my hard seat. The homemade guacamole was cool and creamy, but it still retained a few small lumps and tiny pieces of tomato. If it contained any sour cream, it was not enough for me to notice. The hot sauce was good and tasty, with medium-level spiciness. The bean dip, slightly salty, was mild and addictive. The chip basket was emptying fast, as one after the other worked their way to my mouth. Service was excellent, as my water and Sprite were replenished without request, and I was even asked to hand over used paper napkins during the course of dining, so new ones could be immediately supplied. I don't know if this was the regular level of service or influenced by my photo and note taking inside the restaurant. But it was stellar service. I ordered a Burrito Mojado, a wet carnitas burrito covered with Enchilada Sauce and a smattering of guacamole, that I suspected would be too large for me to finish in one sitting. And I was right--especially because I ordered it with an a la carte Shredded Beef Taco. The burrito, which was filled with carnitas, beans, and rice, was a bit salty but otherwise tasted great. The Enchilada Sauce over melted cheese was mild, which is what I prefer. I ate and enjoyed a little over half of the gigantic burrito that arrived before me, and packaged the remainder for a follow-up lunch. The taco in a springy, mostly hard corn tortilla, as ordered, tasted good, but I was quite disappointed that, although it contained adequate amounts of shredded beef, lettuce, and shredded cheese, this taco was sans tomato. I often pay extra to make sure that I get tomatoes in my tacos, but this time decided that I would just eat what was presented to me as is. I was surprised that the taco tasted as good as it did while lacking tomatoes, but still would have preferred some cool, red vegetation in that taco. Non-Mexican fare did not fare that well on this outing. Diane's ordered Cheeseburger ran into serious trouble. In two tries at medium-rare, the kitchen first produced a patty that was beyond well done, and then another that was simply well done. And the forlorn patties each looked to be no thicker than 1/8 of a pound. The restaurant had a display case that contained a Chocolate Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Carrot Cake, Cheesecake, and Lemon Cake that all looked pretty good. So, I ordered a slice of Lemon Cake for sharing. And, it was cold, imbued with the flavor of lemon, and pretty darn good! Casa Don Juan has a nice, festive atmosphere with some interesting touches, like several pictures and photos of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo on a dedicated wall. This is Old Las Vegas, South of the Border style. And, based on what I ate and experienced here, I intend to return.
(3)Don B.
Get the queso dip with chips when you roll in.... It's great!
(5)Elizabeth B.
Hubby and I used to go here allllll the time.... We would start with the bean dip, salsa, and I would order the fresh guacamole. He would order the chicken wet burrito and I would order the veg burrito with the spicy green sauce (on the side) I would cut it in half and take half home (the burritos are huge). We loved this place and went there once a month... UNTIL....... My parents came into town and we went there before we took them to the airport. We ordered our usual and dad ordered the same as hubby....mom ordered fish tacos.... Everything was fine, until I get a call that my mom was in the ER the next morning (they are on EST we live in Vegas) with severe food poisoning and according to the ER due to the time, testing etc. was due to tainted fish........yep my mom was hospitalized with an IV due to this place. She actually was ill for two weeks with a possible intestinal bacteria. We all narrowed it down and we all ate the same type of items except her fish tacos. Her and I had margaritas on the rocks (which are super strong and yummy, we are drinkers :) and we all ate the chips and salsa. Needless to say...hubby and I have never returned. Every time they come out here to visit, their friends tell them "DON'T EAT THE FISH TACOS" how embarrassing lol. :(
(1)Alex B.
They charge for little thing they should rude service I know is a Mexican joint but on Sundays am I like to watch American football I sat on a table that a TV was on a game tree times the try to change the TV with out asking I was with a teem jacket and did not care I guess is part of the atmosphere of that joint I went to the bathroom well I post the picks I la get flag No toilet paper good thing I'm a guy I went back to the dinner room I got a whole pack of napkins.... That place suck!!! It will be cool to go and try few meals give a few bites And .... a I did not like this ...... or this....... or the next one ... so long THEY CAN NOT MAKE YOU PAY FOR FOOD THAT YOU NOT LIKE ..... JUST DON'T EAT ALL .... THANKS .....
(1)Sharon T.
I love the food here. This was my 4th visit. Our waiter was awesome. Good sense of humor. We used a groupon, yessss Sir. Our waiter suggested different margaritas, my bestie had strawberry & I had a Cadillac margarita. All I can say is delicious. At the end the cashier tryed to over charge me but it was taken care of. I will be back.
(5)Chris C.
A-OK...if you are looking for Mexican fare in the immediate area...
(3)Jessica C.
The service was great we had a older gentlemen I didn't catch his name but he was very helpful and pleasant. The food was pretty good well worth going back a second time we are even planning on bring my sister and her family here. The only thing I didn't like was the fact the young hostess dress top was COMPLETELY see threw. With the men diners that may be great but it is a family friendly and I would not like bring my kids here. It was shocking. When I say see threw I mean I could tell size color and style of bra.
(4)Nelson Q.
Sorry John, your house looks very traditional, but thats about it. Your food was very far from authentic and sadly dissappointing. disguised by waitstaff dressed in traditional clothing and abuelita making tortillas a mano(like nasty Lindo Michoacan(barf sound) John's House builds your anticipation up only to let you down in the end. So we got the Guacamole to start, Wifey ordered the Mole de Pollo and I ordered the Chile Relleno/Chicken Enchilada combination plate. Guacamole-The version that I whipped up at The Yelpmazing Race in under a minute tasted better, and Horchata is from the machine, not homemade. Chile Relleno-one of my benchmarks for authenticity, no stringy, cheesy goodness, but a weird brown(overcooked?) firm cheese that had a texture like a VERY firm tofu in a barely in-tact chile held by a bunch of toothpicks, very disappointing.(How bout a throwdown Bobby Flay Style?)Enchilada was aight. Chicken Mole-We're expecting bone-in chicken pieces, but instead, fricken chicken fajita strips double as the meat for the Mole. Even worse, the spice, sweetness, and smokiness from the sauce tastes kinda off with a tanginess like a barbecue sauce!?!?! Unfinished entrees, and totally dissappointed, a strong fishy odor permeated the dining room from a fried fish that was being delivered to the table next to us(feel sorry for that next victim) It was time for us to say adios for good....ALOHA!!!
(2)Billy G.
The worst. Rude staff insultingly overpriced and the food is average at best. AVOID
(1)Vincent W.
Was here today the food the service was great left feeling full and complete a lot of bang for your buck
(5)Rhonda S.
My personal favorite Mexican Place in Vegas. I know the menu by heart and the food is consistently good! I love the ambience and I love the booths. The staff is friendly and will fix whatever you want. They care about their customers. Some of my favs. are the chicken soup, chile relleno, melt in your mouth carnitas, and their guacamole is fresh and delicious. They have a drink made in a real pineapple that is refreshing and beyond delicious on a hot summer day! Yummmm!
(5)Maria A.
Food was ok. Still could find something better. I ordered a shrip tostada and some pieces of shrip were still frozen. Although the waiter was very kind, always passing by to see if we needed anything.
(3)Maurinani B.
Food was good, granted all 6 of us didn't get what we ordered. Drinks came at least 20 minutes after sitting down, food came in another 15-20 minutes. All food orders wrong, drinks wrong. Luckily our wrong food was actually pretty good.
(2)Fatima A.
Came here for lunch with some friends. Prices are to expensive, and food was ok. Nothing special or unique, the shrimp fajitas I got lacked flavor.
(3)Deanna G.
Came here because the hubby has been wanting to try this place for the longest. I'm so sorry I waited so long!! This is authentic Mexican food at its best! From the restaurant decor to the hand made tortilla station! My husband ordered the steak fajitas and I ordered a side salad and a shrimp ceviche tostada . The steak was well cooked and flavorful and they give u alot of steak! My tostada was delish!! The chips and salsa come with a bowl of refried beans that are just like my abuelita(grandma) use to make. Service was on point too! Our waiter Arturo was fast and attentive and super friendly! It's hard to find friendly waiters nowadays! I wish I receives this kind of service at every restaurant I went to:) Now why did I give this place 4 stars and not 5 u ask??? My husbands fajitas only came with two flour tortillas!! Who can eat a large plate of delish steak fajitas with 2 tortillas!?? We asked our server for another tortilla and he politely said he would have to charge us for a order of tortillas! Come on owner of Casa Don Juan!!! Stop being stingy on the flour tortillas! That being said , I would definitely come back to this place!
(4)Kevin P.
This review is for my winter visits! I would come here just for their 7 seas soup during the cold winter days and it is refreshing and warming. I like the live music they have wandering around sometimes. In the past though, I've had their nacho appetizer and a breaded filet fish dish. They were alright, some times on the menu were costly but at the same time I'd pay 14 buckaroo's for this seven seas soup. Ahh, love the soup more than anything!
(3)Pauls L.
Authentic, local & loved by locals. Cadillac Margharita is a must-have here. We've been going back to this place every yr during the wsop since 2010
(5)Russell T.
My favorite Mexican spot in vegas so far. Good prices, portions and great mom and pop environment. Only problem is there's like nowhere to park your car here.
(5)Natalie W.
total tourist spot. We were even offered a photo taken at our table?? Weird. The food was crap, and way overpriced which is pretty normal for a place that doesn't expect locals to return. pretty good margarita and that's about it and our server was on point total disappointment price wise and food wise I don't mind paying for something delicious but 6.99 for a cheese quesadilla for a child? I'll pass.
(1)Michael P.
We went there on a Groupon deal. The place was so busy! The hostess was very pleasant. The server was very nice. He must have thought I could speak Spanish because he only spoke Spanish to us. I did spoke my best Spanglish, I guess it worked. lol The food is really great. The nachos they bring out were addicting. The salsa was so fresh and delicious. I had the Carnitas. Friggin amazing. The guacamole was so fresh too. GF had the fish tacos, she was pleased with them too. We had a great experience.
(5)Lucinda M.
First of all, as you can tell by my pic, I'm a latina, mexican to be exact, so when it comes to mexican food, no one beats grandma or mom's cooking. I've yet to find AMAZING mexican food in Las Vegas which is pretty damn disappointing. Casa Don Juan is near my downtown office so I've been several times. Here's a little rundown as I've tried several things on the menu- Chips and Salsa- the colorful dressed waitstaff bring out chips and salsa with black beans which is pretty awesome. Bonus points for the black beans fo sho! Add a margarita on the rocks (with salt of course, hey, I said I was mexican. lol) and BAM! You have one of my favorite snacks/appetizers. Guacamole- I'm suuuper picky with my guacamole and pride myself on making the best. Meh. Enough said. Caldo- for you gringos, that means soup. Probably my favorite thing at Casa. Served with homemade tortillas. Its pretty amazeballs!!! Damn I wish I had some for breakfast right now. Big bowl with veggies, beef, and spice filled broth that is out of this world! Most people sprinkle the top with fresh onions, cilantro, and lime. I hold the onions, but wow, definitely a tasty filling meal! Tacos- unlike that disgusting place down the road Macayos, Casa's taco shells are homemade. Filled with shredded chicken (or beef), lettuce and tomato...BOMB. Enchiladas- pretty gross. the sauce is runny and just doesn't have a good taste. Actually their enchiladas get a big fat "D-." The only thing worse than Casa's enchiladas are when people make enchiladas with FLOUR tortillas instead of corn. WHAAAAT?? Fail. Chile Relleno- ugh, I hate when a place messes up a chile relleno. Its pretty filling, cheese is just right, but the awful sauce they suffocate that poor chile with is pure caca. See my above review on enchiladas. Rice and beans- pretty impressive! I'm probably the most picky when it comes to these two sides and I have to say, they're almost perfect. Margaritas- awesome! They get an extra star for their tasty drinks. The only time I crave a margarita is with my chips and salsa, but these are done RIGHT. I also request a better tequila because tequila makes me SUPER feisty! I Know my limits. lol. Service- always very fast and not to toot my own horn but the owner likes a pretty lady so yeah, I always get seated very fast. Just saying because its so obvious! lol. Prices- they've upped their prices over the last few years, so their specials are the way to go if you're trying to keep the cost down. For good mexican I'll pay more, just not sure if this place is completely worth it. Overall Casa Don Juan is decent. I'm always up for suggestions on great mexican food. I want AUTHENTIC. No more messing around for this little mexi.
(3)T B.
Absolutely delicious. Best Mexican in Vegas in a while. Try a Pina colada. It's served in a pineapple! !!
(5)Db D.
Had dinner with my wife. Parking was easy. The staff welcomed us and we were shown to a booth. I had the super burrito and my wife had a taco/enchilada plate. We added two grande margaritas, but they weren't really very large. We were served quickly. The food was good, hot and filling. The staff attentive and friendly. Most everyone working thanked us for coming in - which was a nice touch.
(4)Heather e.
I was really looking forward to trying this place as I always see that it's pretty busy, but I'm very disappointed at the food. We ordered a beef fajita plate and shared it between two people. It was definitely enough food, as they give a lot of beef, but the quality of the meat was horrible. I also told the waiter it was my boyfriends birthday and they sang, which was nice, but gave him a plate of whip cream!! Very disappointed.
(2)Morgan H.
If you're looking for an hole-in-the-wall LA style Mexican restaurant, look no further! In my opinion, delicious Mexican restaurants in Vegas are few and far between. I've been here a few times, just with my husband and with large groups of friends, and have not been let down. The food is yummy and the margaritas are yummier! I like that the guacamole is served in a mini tortilla shell, that way you can enjoy every last bit of it. Service is quick and the atmosphere is festive. It's actually borderline "disney-fied." It's almost over the top but not quite. If you enjoy first Friday but would like to sit and eat before walking around, this is the perfect spot to do that, located right on Main Street. There is metered parking out front, but it also has a private lot. On my most recent visit, I enjoyed the beef enchilada with a chicken taco and my husband enjoyed the nachos. We both partook in jumbo margaritas. Good stuff!
(5)Amber B.
Probably the best Mexican restaurant I've been to in Vegas so far. I got the wet burrito and it was really good. The beans and guacamole were the best. I also tried pineapple and raisin tamales for the first time and that was good too. The service was excellent.
(5)Jessica H.
They had the Groupon, so I decided to give this place a go. The pictures made it seem like real Mexican, so I was excited to try. I had a pina colada (virgin), guacamole with chips and a chicken quesadilla. I really liked the guacamole. They serve it in some sort of edible tortilla bowl. Pretty good. You also get beans and salsa with chips. Beans are worst than canned beans. Absolutely no flavor. The salsa is too spicy for my palate, so I can't really judge. The chicken quesadilla was just ok. Nothing to really write home about. Overall, this place wasn't good enough to return to. Roberto's is way better and cheaper.
(3)Brian L.
I love this restaurant. My only complaint is that the Pollo Ranchero available as the lunch special on Wednesday isn't on the regular menu. I would order it every time if I could.
(5)Rick B.
While the food was good, they seemed very annoyed that we had Groupons. The server came over and we let her know and she immediately sighed and looked like we just ruined her night. She said we'd have to speak with her manager about it so she went and got him. He was pleasant about it and reiterated the exact rules of the Groupon so we would be aware. The rest of the night the server seemed bothered by us which started to becoming annoying. But the food was good, so we'll be heading back, hopefully with a Groupon to see if the server is still as annoyed! haha
(3)Becky N.
Very disappointing meal. The tacos and enchiladas I swear are smaller and smaller every time. The carnitas were sitting in a pool of grease. Gross!!! And the pricing seems to rise. Ordered pico gallo and there's a $2.50 surcharge. Where nowhere on the menu does it state it's a surcharge. When brought to managers attentions manager was combative and no service oriented. Will NEVER visit again.
(1)Jessica P.
I LOVE this place and have loved it since I went to their grand opening party for family and friends in I wanna say 2004! I loooove their taco combo and hubby gets their mixed cocktail. This last time we went with some friends and we got their mixed beef and seafood platter for 4 and it was the bomb lol!! It had shrimp wrapped in bacon, two whole fried fish, fried shrimp, grilled steak, fish filets, shrimp and octopus ala diablo, rice beans guacamole , and tortillas! Im probably even missing stuff....We were all suuuuper full and it makes me wanna go right now just thinkin about it!! The service is always quick they have tasty margaritas, a full bar, and a bunch of different beers. Only real con is the parking!! It's kinda horrible but I always seem to have luck so I won't even deduct a star for it.
(5)Samantha S.
Went in for lunch today. I had waited a while (years) to try this place because there are a handful of awesome Mexican restaurants in Vegas that I frequent regularly. After a numbers of years of thinking about trying this place, I wish I was still just thinking about it. There are much better Mexican eateries in Vegas!! My experience today included a super long wait from the time I was seated until the waiter (really sweaty guy) took my order. We're talking 20 solid minutes before I ordered. One redeeming thing at this point, the chips and salsa - the salsa flavor was good and unfortunately the highlight of the meal. Ok, food comes. Very greasy beef taco, very, very greasy. That's just gross. Pork tamale - not bad but could have used more meat in the middle. Cheese enchilada was okay. There was something, like a noodle, in my beans. I noticed it about half way through. I don't know about you, but it's hard to keep eating after you find something weird in your food. Rice was just average. Sweaty waiter pretty much ignored me until the very end of my meal. I asked for a refresh on my completely empty water glass - it took a while but another man did eventully bring me a fresh water. Then the bill comes and I'm now in a rush to return to work, so I didn't look at the itemized check. I think I was over charged by at least a buck or two. Being in a rush I just blew it off. First and last time I go here. Period! Conclusion, go to a better Mex spot! There are excellent places around town. Sadly, this is not one of them.
(2)Russell V.
I went there on a Groupon a waiter will come up to your table and give you chips and salsa. Then he/she will ask guacamole or cheese? They don't tell you it's 4.99. Then if you ask for a hotter chili that's 3.99 extra. Just make sure you are willing to pay for the stuff they sneak up on your table..the tacos are good though. MARGARITAS : DON DRINK THE CHEAP STUFF
(3)Joshua G.
I usually come here with a group of people and the service tends to be good. I was in the area and decided to stop by with my wife and get a shrimp cocktail. As soon as we parked and where headed inside we noticed 3 separate bums one laid out in the parking lot one at the corner stop sign and one walking inside the establishment. I don't have anything against homeless people but these people are beyond homeless you can tell the druggies and simply strung out and just loitering around the business. Not really a good feeling when leaving and parking your car in the "additional parking" which is located in the back of the restaurant. As soon as we walked in we where greeted by a very Hispanic women wearing a.. what a call MARIA DRESS!!! The restaurant itself screams MEXICAN and so does the exceptional food they put out as we walked in to the right we noticed a lovely older lady which could have been one of my grandmothers making fresh tortillas and fresh tortilla chips the smell was awesome. The only down fall is that I noticed that the staff seemed more preoccupied talking amongst themselves then taking care of customers it felt as if we had to let them finish talking to each other before they would notice or talk to us. I knew what I wanted to I tried to quickly place my order but was told that I needed to wait for the waiter. The waiter arrived to take the order and my wife had a regular water I ordered a fresh mango water and the shrimp cocktail. The order was made very fast id say it took about a whole 3-4 minutes for the shrimp cocktail to come out as a matter a fact the shrimp cocktail came out before the water which baffled me. I even told the waiter the cocktail came out before the drink?? he quickly replied and said why yes because the mango water has to be freshly made.....so the shrimp cocktail I guess was waiting for me..... The waiter then left and proceeded to a different table. This made me a little upset so I waived him down and asked him kindly to please bring the regular water that is not taken out of the well so that we may have something to at least drink on. The waiter then came back with both the waters. The shrimp cocktail here is amazing the shrimp are a medium sized shrimp and there are plenty of them WELL THERE BETTER BE AT 15.99 a cocktail. I think that the price is a little high but it is worth it. I have not found another shrimp cocktail to be this tasteful and this rich in flavor and this is the only reason I come here. The service was so subpar I refused to leave a tip. When I was paying it seemed like I was bothering the cashier to come check me out after I had already been waiting for 10 minutes at the table for them to come back with my credit card and check. The customer service here is not so great but the food well at least the shrimp cocktail is AWESOME!!!
(2)Daniel L.
I thought I would try this restaurant again after seeing a Group-On for it... Probably have eaten here 4 times now and I just can't muster 4 stars. In the past, I have enjoyed the margaritas but not really cared much for the food. This last time, even the rocks margarita came out lukewarm and was unsatisfying. The appetizer salsa isn't spicy, the appetizer beans are flavorless and the guacamole was really only tasty because of the onion in it. My entrée was passable, as was my date's. One positive aside form the friendly server is how fast the entrees arrived - FAST! Overall, the portions are great too, but the food quality is on par with Macayo's - lots of cheese, but not much flavor. If you like the food from that other restaurant (and many do) then you'll probably like the food here, but nothing about it seems particularly authentic or even vaguely interesting. Probably will be my last visit here.
(3)L S.
We were staying at the Stratosphere a couple years ago and we wanted some Mexican food. But we wanted a nicer then your average hole in the wall and by chance as we exited the freeway on the way to our hotel we came across CASA DON JUAN!!! Pricey but the food is delicious!! Now everytime were in Vegas we dine here and have yet to be disappointed... I've only given 4 stars because we haven't tried everything on the menu, yet lol
(4)Jay S.
Hands down our favorite Mexican restaurant in Vegas. Drinks are a hit or miss but their super burrito is the best burrito in Vegas.
(5)Amanda D.
Went with a group of about 10 girls for 5 de mayo. We had reservations and our table was ready for us as our arrival staggered. The salsa was addicting hot and the bean dip was pretty good too. We ordered our drinks and my frozen margarita tasted more like water, sent it back. My friend sitting across me literally waited for about 20 minutes for her beer and we had to remind them. The whole time we were confused as to who our server / busser was, there was like 4 different people servicing our table. The piña colada looked pretty cool as it is served literally in a pineapple. I ordered the pescado frito 'fried fish' and it was good. Overall, service was crap, food was your normal for a Mexican restaurant but it's a little bit over priced. The ambiance was fun and we were there to get drunk and have a good time, and we definitely did.
(3)Heather H.
The chips and salsa are the best I've had in Las Vegas. The salsa is obviously homemade, very spicy and lots of fresh cilantro floating around in it. I could have done without the bean dip. I had a wet chicken burrito (I feel pervy just typing that). The burrito was pretty huge and the green sauce had a very spicy kick. Well worth the $7.99 price tag. I had so much chips and salsa that the burrito had to go back to the office with me. Service was great. Everyone is very friendly and a couple of different servers checked in on us. Parking was crazy because apparently everyone downtown eats lunch here at noon. Thankfully, there is plenty of street parking. Just bring a couple of quarters in case you have to use a meter.
(4)Mike L.
This is what Mexican restaurants looked like when I had my first meal in one in the 70s. We came twice for breakfast. I had the machaca and it was great. The second time the waiter suggested carnitas machaca which was also great. Guacamole was delicious, coffee was good, there is a lady there making fresh tortillas in front of you and they made me jalapanos toreados. Loved the room, ambience and service. Cheap for vegas. Fun and highly recommended - at least for breakfast!
(5)Glenda C.
Ordered the chicken enchilada and the chille relleno. Enchilada was good but the chille relleno was lacking "something" but wasn't sure what. Maybe I'm just used to the relleno in SoCal. Without the chille relleno, food was great.
(3)Kelly-Marie N.
Have eaten here several times and the service is consistently excellent. The food is great... just not quite there to put it over the top at five stars. VERY close though. It's a lovely place to spend time watching people walking around the antique shops.
(4)Adam T.
5 star service, food, and price. I love mexican food and eat it all the time living down in San Diego, but I was very surprised to find the best tamale I have ever eaten at a place just off the vegas strip. I tried the cheese and jalapeno tamale. The masa was moist and flavorful and there was a perfect amount of filling. I also had an awesome vegetarian burrito (only like $5) that was simple and delicious. I got a side of mole to dip it in, as I love to do with any place that has mole, it was very good. As you know, moles vary quite a bit. This one was dark, smokey, and had a stronger balance towards a rich pepper flavor as opposed to a sweeter chocolate one. They start you off with some great salsa and a bean dip with chips. Love it! I only regret not trying a margarita from this place.
(5)Norm K.
We went to Mundo tonight only to find it's not open on Mondays. Duh to me for not checking hours in advance. Plan B - go to Casa Don Juan. We had two very enjoyable meals. My gringa wife had a plain chicken breast with refried beans. I had the chicken in mole. Both were good. My mole sauce was very flavorful. It was rich with diverse elements that made it a complex and very tasty dish. While there, a nice gentleman played guitar and sang including Speedy Gonzales. It was a good meal and a fun evening. I can't wait to go back to try the tongue tacos.
(4)Manny C.
could never get a chance to get to this this place til this Sunday with my family.And this place is a tourist trap ...FLAVORLESS. Some one has gotta be tipping off people to post awesome things about this place because There is no way this place is what they say HUGE disappointment.My family and I try many different places and there are a ton of better flavored places .the asada had no spice at all and for 15.99 you would think it would do a hat dance .the enchiladas were border line the flavor of something out of box.and who ever posted the tamales were awesome???you better get your taste buds checked.3.75 for a giant tub of masa and a sliver of tasteless meat.You can look at the pics and see the serving look like there lame enough to be served on a paper plate.after we ate we couldn't believe a dinner for 3 with one drink each was 85.00 .those if you who really think this place is off the hook need to get out more often.this is vegaaaaaasss.i think this place may have been a good local spot at one time with all I hear about it ,but like some places like that they start skimping on quality .ill eat from a taco truck before I go back there again.
(1)Cesar M.
I was in Vegas for the week end with a group of friends. After a few disappointments with other restaurants, a friend recommended this restaurant place is nice and bright, the service is fast and the food, oh the food, is just right on. What a great experience we had in this place. First of it was Monday morning, most of us hungover (really hungover) It was a group of 12 with out resevations, and they had no problem seating us in a few mins. i thank them for that. I had the puerco en salsa verde (pork in green sauce), the meat was tender, the sauce was spicy but not overwhelming, rice and beans were good.. Other people in my group had different dishes and I got to try a couple of them. The carnitas was really good. camarones a la diabla, just good. Guacamole is really good too. The drinks were great. I wish we had known about this place from the beginning and maybe we would have come here everyday. Casa Don Juan, good service, nice place and excellent food.
(4)Paula P.
My first visit to this Mexican restaurant was a success. We were greeted and seated promptly even though it was busy and we had 6 in our party. Our orders were likewise taken quickly, and our food came out FAST, maybe even a little too fast! There is something I don't say often! The food is fresh and extremely varied, also quite tasty. The chile relleno was stuffed with plenty of cheese, but for me, the batter was a bit thick. Tacos were wonderful and the red sauce on my enchilada was delicious. I wouldn't call this place tex-mex at all, seemed pretty authentic to me!
(3)Cindy Q.
Be sure that if you have a group on that you show and tell the waiter , the host and the owner what's in your group ticket If you don't they will try to over charge you and "Assume" you want the extras and charge you! This is so upsetting all of the above were rude , unprofessional and especially the manager , threatening to call the police when they were in the wrong , after all that they waived the extra charges because Assuming to call the police was not putting a scare into us when they were in the wrong!!'
(1)Tristan C.
When my wife friends come visiting from minneapolis, they decided they wanted to try auththentic mexican cuisine or their last day. So I bring them here having never been here myself. Definetely exceeded my expectation. Great shrimp with garlic combo and I try their carne asada which were marinated perfectly. All and all a perfect combination of mexican food without getting their item burned or undercook meat or overcook meat. I really enjoyed my meal here. Definetely a fan.
(4)Krista N.
"Yelp fail!!" - Everyone at my table Unfortunately, my family's experience at Casa Don Juan was not the greatest. While the free chips, salsa and bean dip were great (it's kind hard to screw that up), the food we paid for was not very good. I ordered an a la carte Al Pastor Taco and the Pork and Red Sauce Tamale. The taco was, truly, the worst taco I've ever had. EVER. My mother, who also ordered the same taco, spat it out and pushed the plate away. The flavor and texture of the meat was all off. Rubbery would be a good adjective -- Tacos El Gordo, this is not. My tamale was dry, dry, dry and the advertised "red sauce" was barely noticeable. There was really no flavor to the pork and, overall, was a really bland dish. Definitely would not order this again. I'm probably going to give the Casa a second chance. I enjoyed the ambiance and the service was friendly. Maybe I just ordered the wrong things.
(2)Jennifer P.
The food here is delicious !!!! Maybe even better then lindo michoacan !! It's the same prices as them plus they make their tortillas fresh !! My new favorite spot ! & the service is great, very attentive.
(5)Kristy G.
Great service and margaritas. The food is really tasty too and they always have good advertising deals...
(4)Alex S.
I was feeling like eating Mexican food on the way back from my long trail run at Lake Las Vegas to Summerlin, and since I was going to pass all those Mexican neighborhods, I called my Mexican friend to recommend me a good Mexican place in that part of town. As usual, she replies "none", you have to make them from home, but she did mention a few places and since Don Juan was pretty closed off of 515 that I was on, I decided to come here. It was reassuring when half of the parking lot was filled with Nissans. Mexican folks seem to love Nissans. The interior was strangely filled with Frida Kahlo stuff. I was somewhat uncomfortable being surrounded by unibrow paintings but I got used to it. Chips with salsa/bean dip, tostadas with ceviche, carne asada burrito plate. The burrito was FULL of carne asada, unlike stuff you get at typical chain places where you find a few pieces of meat among a LOT of rice and beans. It was the opposite and VERY filling. Ceviche was good, but I'm more used to central American type of ceviche where there are big chunks of fish, but all of the fish ceviches I've had at Mexican places seem to have small, flaky sort of fish, but it was good in a different way. Depsite my running 8+ miles and having an enormous appetite, I did not have space left for tamales that were ordered so I had to take them home. All in all, I liked the food and I would definitely go back there.
(4)Erica M.
We went on a groupon and the food was Ok but it seems their more Hispanic friendly the waiter didnt even come back to check on us I ordered more salsa which I never got and I agree with one other comment it seems they raise the price on groupon customers the chimichanga in the menu said 12.99 but they charged me 15.99 plus 2.00 for carne asada so at 17.99 it wasn't worth it Robertos is better for half the cost will not be back and I agree with other comments as far as the manager they don't have good customer service my sister had an encounter with the manager which my sister left she didn't even wanna eat there.
(2)Ben S.
Terrible customer service. Our family went in for late breakfast and was seated on a wobbly table. We asked to be moved, but nothing was done. Waiter spilled our drink on one of the plates and took him over 20 minutes to replace. We were already done with our meals. Manager was called and he did not offer to comp the dish that was replaced. I have never heard that a manager is unable to fix bill. He said he was sorry, yet our experience was destroyed. Never again will I go there. Horrible Customer Service.
(1)Aimee P.
Always a good stop before or after First Friday. They usually have a live band, which is entertaining. Try the Cadillac Margarita with Patron. Yuuuum.
(4)Colleen F.
We have been here a few times now and every time we go we enjoy it. The menu is huge (almost too many choices). We've had the shrimp fajitas, chicken quesadilla, burrito, and chimichanga....all were delicious. Their margaritas are also very good. The atmosphere is fun, and the service is always good.
(5)Joey T.
We enjoy ourselves every time we come here. I should probably branch out and get some thing other than the fajitas.....but I probably won't. My wife has tried lots of different things and she hasn't had something she wasn't a fan of. If you are looking for good Mexican food....check this place out.
(5)Meghan C.
My husband and I went here on a very glowing recommendation from my boss. First, parking is tough but we did find a spot. We walked in, it was loud and we were not greeted. Finally, someone says "two" and I nod, not knowing who I am speaking with and she proceeds to come around a corner to seat us. She put us at the smallest table I have ever seen. It was so squished between two tables that we were unable to sit down. The hostess dropped the menus and walked away. We moved the table, physically so each of us could sit down one at a time. We sat, we sat some more, and finally a bus boy brought us waters, chips and salsa. We continued to wait until I had to flag down a waiter. My boss said he orders a top shelf margarita, pork tamale and beef enchilada, so my husband and I ordered that exact same thing. The chips were stale tasting the salsa seemed out of a can, the beans were very runny. After finishing off the basket of chips because we were so starved our food finally arrived, the margarita was warm, the red sauce on the enchilada has no flavor like it came right out of a can. The tamale didn't have the meat inside the masa, it was set on top. We ate maybe half and then waited forever to refills on our water and the check. We have been told by others to give it a second chance but I don't see this happening.
(2)Monica C.
This place is absolutely amazing! I loved the food quality and the service. The tan pequeña plate is the best! Wish we had a restaurant like this in Orange County!
(5)Robyn L.
This joint is super cute. Fun ambiance and decor. The service was A-OK, and the food was meh. I ordered a 2 tamale combo. The menu description led me to believe the tamales would have a sauce. They didn't, and they desperately needed it. They were dry. I may go again to try a different dish but was not impressed with the food on my initial visit. In addition, harassment by scary downtown people in the parking lot makes frequenting this place less than likely.
(2)Meghan R.
Best Mexican Food in Vegas in my opinion. Not much else to say. Salsa is the best around, although I do wish they fried their chips fresh to order so they are hot, not out from under the heat lamp. We have been in the past where the food wasn't on point, but it's only been once or twice in all the times I've eaten here which I'm sure is at least in the multiple dozens. We've had so many different dishes, kind of hard to review them all - but needless to say I keep coming back and will continue to do so for my mexican food fix!
(4)Mariah P.
Good service, fast food time, delicious entrees and margarita was made with fresh lime juice and agave nectar! Funky paintings and a dessert display complete the setting for a great Mexican restaurant!
(5)Michael D.
Casa Don Juan is a simple "neighborhood" type of restaurant located just off the Las Vegas strip. It serves a wide assortment of basic Mexican food at very moderate prices in its large, comfortable dinning room. A friend of my wife and me, who has been a customer for many years, took both us of there for dinner. We started with guacamole and tortilla chips that was fresh, well prepared, and creamy. For our entrées my wife had the Carnitas de Puerco (pork, guacamole, rice, beans and pico de gallo), and I had the Puerco en Chile Verde (pork, green chile sauce, rice, and beans). Flour and corn tortillas accompanied our meals. Our dishes were very well prepared with quality ingredients, nicely seasoned, flavorful, and fresh. The meat was tender and delectable. The beans and rice were very good accompaniments, and the tortillas were hot off the griddle. The service was extremely attentive and unhurried. Casa Don Juan is highly recommended for its delicious food, excellent service, very reasonable prices, and enjoyable atmosphere.
(5)Kira B.
I love this place. I come to visit Las Vegas maybe once or twice a year, but I ALWAYS make sure I visit Casa Don Juan. The food is fantastic and the guacamole is amazing. The staff is friendly, albeit slow (hence the four stars), but the old man that always plays us guitar is adorable and they always treat us well. Some of the best Mexican food I've had!
(4)Hello K.
groupon deal was $12 for $24. everything was GOOD!
(4)Arina H.
the best mexican food in las vegas. wow
(5)Areli R.
The food was good, service was amazing, and the pina colada came in a pineapple. I didn't like that the semi attentive waiter, which later I found out that he is the one who keeps the full tip. The service was amazing because the guys in the blue shirts in which I thought were the main waiters made it a great experience!!! They were very attentive and nice! I I did split the tip after asking if they share and finding out they didn't.
(4)Beebe C.
Casa Don Juan has been my 'go to place' for good Mexican food. I thought it was about time to give them a bit of credit and do a review. Nothing fancy, just good fresh food. I have a large extended family (over 15 of us) here in Vegas and Casa is a great place for us to get together. We always have great service, and food. Some of my favorite picks are: chicken taco plate with crispy corn tortillas, chicken soup great, breakfast fried eggs with rice and beans just right, and the fish dinners yummy...Like I said, just good ole food at a reasonable price. I happened to stop by last night (FIRST FRIDAY) and enjoyed the outdoor sidewalk seating. A special for FF, is an outdoor Margarita stand. YUMMM.!!! If you haven't tried this place, grab a GROUPON and enjoy.
(4)Jeff P.
Walking around the neighborhood came by Casa Don Juan. It was very busy for a Sunday morning and I can see why! This is authentic. Great atmosphere and great food. The service was outstanding. Planning on going back to indulge!
(5)Kenia R.
Little better than the average mexican restaurants in Vegas not the best though, portions are big my meal was good to share.
(4)Shena J.
This place used to be amazing! Quick service and very prompt with your drink/food order! One night (about a month ago) I took family here to enjoy a birthday. After I paid and made it to my car the hostess ran out like I never paid at all. They ended up charging me for the wrong bill.... So in addition to paying the bill they charged me they recharged me for the right bill.....It is now almost 25 days later and they charged me the amount they were supposed to charge me 25 days earlier. There's one thing that you need to look out for with "quick orders" and that's making sure everything's cooked... Not cool when you get sick an hour after.....we will be taking a casa Don Juan brake.
(1)Vicky B.
I've been to Casa a few times. It's solid Mexican food with a good ambiance. On the Friday night I went they had a live singer performing so that was a nice touch. It was packed but we were seated quickly and served within five minutes of placing our order. Their menu is incredibly extensive with the typical combo plates you find at most Mexican places. My first time having a Torta. Mexican sandwich as described by the waiter. No idea I had been missing out. It was good and I didn't leave filling stuff like I usually do after a heavy Mexican meal.
(4)Kayla W.
I love hole in the wall places and this is definitely one of them. The staff is nice, the place is unique (I love dia de los muertos skulls a lot!) , and the food is great. Not fancy, not over the top, but delicious none the less. I also love how FAST they are. I order, I blink, and then my food is there! It is great when I want decent Mexican food on the go and close to that side of town. If I had to leave my car for a couple hours at the shop I go to up the street, I can just walk down to Mr. Don Juan's place, throw back some beers ( or margaritas), have a bite to eat, and then walk back up to my car satisfied! The atmosphere, the music (sometimes), and everything really about this place is welcoming and comfortable. If you are downtown check it out!
(4)Lawton H.
This would probably be my second favorite mexican restaurant . Chips and salsa are fantastic and the food comes out lightning fast! I am a big fan of their tamales but I don't think you could go worn with just about any of your favorite mexican dishes from Casa Don Juan!
(4)Robert B.
Out of this world delicious! The chips and bean dip were incredible. They make fresh tortillas and you see them do it. The Chimichunga was huge and so freaking good. Have a snack tomorrow. Oh and I forgot about the Pina Coladas in a pineapple. Going back in May!!
(5)PaulSEGAL ..
Descent Mexican food. Not bad but no so wonderful. Sorry was very friendly but painless slow. The place was empty in a Tuesday night but they would hold us a table with a reservation? They push alcoholic drinks... Careful....chicken fajitas were standard fare...chicken mole was a bit sub par but very edible. Friend got chili relleno but complained it tasted of fish? Oh well, we will skip this in the future, but the location is good & atmosphere is fun.... Good modern hipster music.
(3)Cara S.
food was really great and service was good. would give it a 3.7 if I could only thing negative was that our rice wasn't fully cooked
(3)Raymond M.
This is one of those hidden gems off of the Las Vegas Strip that should be known by everyone who loves authentic Mexican food. If you travel to Vegas and have a car (wouldn't really recommend a taxi ride, but hey, to each his own), you need to come to Casa Don Juan! Since there isn't a single place on the strip that offers authentic mexican at a decent price, my family and I always head over here at least once during our Vegas stay. Although slightly overpriced (it IS still Vegas), you can get a very decent sized meal for $15-$20. I always judge a mexican restaurants' credibility off of ONE FACTOR - their RICE! Most mexican joints have either rice that's too dry/wet or too bland. The rice at Casa Don Juan had that perfect blend of spices and was just the right consistency. I purposefully saved it until the end so that I could end my meal with a bang! The food itself is pretty good in general. They have all the regulars like combination plates and specialties, but they also have tamales everyday (which is not very common). They're pretty good as well and offer about 5-6 varieties.
(4)love lv f.
When Downtown, my business partner and I will come here for lunch. Growing up in the south, I have eaten a lot of Mexican food, This place will satisfy your craving. When you sit down , you get chips, salsa & beans. Chips - great, Salsa - I've had better Beans - they need to be seasoned. Big fan of their Caldo soup, however I wish they would trim the meat off the bones and just keep the bones in while cooking and not serving them to you. Great sides of onions, cilantro & limes to add in to your bowl of beef, vegetables & broth. Service is excellent! Atmosphere is good too!
(4)Kevin A.
1. Food -I ate the BEST carnitas I've ever ate in my life today! The pork was literally soft like butter and was very savory. The beans were the best I've ever eaten; they tasted as if they poured all their drippings into the beans before service. They give you just enough to get flavor but not so much that make you instantly fart! The Horchata-coconut nectar was fresh and tasted like drinking a clean beach! 2. Ambiance -Positive, uplifting, alive! Beautiful vibrant colors decorate the inside with antique photos of Frieda K., Zapatec, etc. Temperature controlled to the max! 3. Service -The service was the best we've experienced here in Las Vegas thus far. Raul constantly refilled drinks and chips, gave great food recommendations, and was there whenever we needed him. 4. Price -Totally worth everything! ~$10 a meal, not bad at all! I got a ton of Carnitas for $10!
(5)Sanya H.
Great restaurant. Super delicious food. Jumbo margaritas taste better with extra shot of tequila. They offer great deals on groupon and restaurant.com . We come here at least once per month. Excellent service.
(5)Thomas W.
Admittedly, the food and service are very good. I highly recommend ordering the queso dip when you are seated. That being said, I was greatly disappointed upon seeing the bill. TWELVE FLIPPING DOLLARS for a VIRGIN Piña Colada and another $3.50 for a Shirley Temple for our two young sons!!! Most places include a soda with entrées off the children's menu and they charge three - and - a - half bucks for a Sprite and a couple of cherries?? The waiter couldn't seem to understand my confusion when he explained that Casa Don Juan charges the full price for non-alcoholic drinks. How 'bout offering up that little nugget of info to a customer upon ordering, huh?!? The drink menu on the table conveniently doesn't list prices and the "jumbo Margarita" I ordered seemed to be a virgin drink as well. Needless to say, I felt taken advantage of tonight and, consequently, will no longer offer them my business. Adios, Señor Juan!
(1)Al D.
Tired and short on cash because the casinos have all your money and the Mexican restaurants in them are too pricey or fake? Take a drive just past the stratosphere hotel and eat here. Do it now and sober up, and take your too tight micro mini skirt wearing girl with you
(5)Amanda M.
This is a very hard rating for me to settle on. If Casa Don Juan was a bar without a food menu, I would give it 5 stars right now for the amazing pina coladas served inside a whole pineapple. I wonder how many cases of pineapples they must go through in a week. The flavor from having fresh pieces of pineapple blended inside the creamy, frozen beverage is just perfect. They also make fresh lemonade that is very good, along with other flavors of aguas frescas. The food warrants a much lower rating. I enjoyed the chips and salsa, but nothing else tasted fresh. The cheese tamal was bland and dry, tasting like it had been frozen. The chile relleno was also strange, like a wet towel filled with a cheez-like mass. I should have just ordered a burrito so as not to challenge the cooks too much. I hope they don't freeze those, too. Until Don Juan decides to put the same level of effort into his food options as he does his beverage menu, I'm content to sit in the front waiting area, sipping my fresh pina coladas between the collection of sombreros and the wall dedicated to Frida Kahlo. Just bring me some chips and salsa if I'm getting a little tipsy.
(3)Vonda R.
After a day of hiking, Mexican cuisine seemed right on time. This establishment had some overall decent reviews. My take on this restaurant: Don't order a pitcher of margaritas unless you prefer your drinks watered down :-( Complimentary tortilla chips were mediocre, although Salsa/guacamole and bean dip were pretty good. Streak/shrimp and tamale/taco/enchilada combo pretty good - would give that a 3-4 star rating..
(3)Temporary H.
I agree with the previous comment: about not using the groupon! Tried it a few years ago and it was only ho-hum. Saw the groupon so figured at the price it was worth a date night try again. Service was great & Food was the same (see below) But they DID NOT HONOR THE GROUPON- all they did was take the price of the groupon OFF OF THE BILL!!! (they took what we spent for the groupon & not the meals that it was supposed to cover. No discount given at all! ) We bought what we were supposed to, even double checked with the server...then bait and switch at bill time. No savings here! I wouldn't say amazing & I wouldn't say great. More like just good. Just good food. Staff was very friendly though. SAFE flavors for just about everyones taste buds. Tastes like it's all from a can or bag...infact, I found a 4 inch piece of plastic wrap in my cheese enchalada!!!!! Not the best Mexican food in Vegas, but it's not the worst. When you go into a Mexican resturant and full and it's all middle aged white people - that should tell you what you need to know; Theres not much seasonings or variety in flavors, just staple 'expected' dishes that should be on a Mexican Resturants Menu. Traditional combination plates (taco, burrito, enchalada, etc) with a lot of cheese, not so much interest and tons of sauce to smother it. The "jumbo" margarita isn't. Resturant is nice, clean and well decorated (except our table rocked a good 2 inches) and the staff was all very friendly. Some confusion with the waiter though, I kept asking for two combination 31's. and he kept wanting to give me one combination 32....LOL. There's so much better Mexican food in Vegas but I can see how this would be popular with the lunch work crowd. Those wanting the "Denny's" of Mexican food will love it. Those wanting something homemade and authentic will be disapointed. Even Robertos is better in flavor.
(2)Mike S.
So, apparently, since the last time I reviewed this place, they fired the bad cooks, and brought back the good ones. Now, everything is better. The food is ASTOUNDING (I had the cheese tamales and an enchilada, my wife had the chile relleno), the atmosphere has improved (it's definitely more fun, now), and the staff seems happier. In fact, well, just thinking about it makes me want to go back. SO glad they got it back together. I'll be heading back, soon!
(5)Sandra A.
This place is soo awesome! The food was delicious and the service was fast! Friendly staff too:) I ordered the pollo en mole. It comes with beans and rice and tortillas. Is was the bomb! Affordable price. I found a new spot to come to satisfy my mole cravings:) I'll be back! !
(5)ZZ I.
Whenever I'm in the Art district I always visit Don Juan. The plate portions and lunch specials are irresistible here! Guacamole is ALWAYS fresh and Horchata is cooler than ice cold. The food is mildly authentic and the decor more kitch. Restrooms are maintained and the staff goes out if their way to be more than accommodating for any dietary/allergy needs. Thanks CDJ
(5)Sioux K.
Love CDJ. Old school Vegas in Mexican restaurant form. Pretty diverse menu, good service, and good food. I stop in whenever I get a chance.
(4)Sylvia Q.
I am slowly giving up on trying to find a good Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas thanks to more places like this one. Seeing the lady making fresh corn tortillas from the window looked like a good sign, but it takes more than a restaurant looking the part . I ordered the chicken mole and the dish had fajita style strips of chicken spread out to mimic a large plate of food, the mole had more oil seeping through than actual mole if you can call it that. The rice and beans were okay and ended up just eating that of my plate. One other bad sign was the deep fried fish being served to the table next to us and I will just say that fish is not suppose to smell like that raw or cooked, if the food didn't turn my stomach the smell of that fish did.
(1)Angelique J.
Javier the server was really rude with an attitude. Have you got my order wrong and blamed me for his mistake. Javier got loud in the restaurant and wanted to argue about the mistake. Javier gave me a menu then he left. The gentleman brought me chips and salsa and I was almost through before I called Javier for help . Javier seemed preoccupied with the cooks, I understand Spanish perfectly and he talked about me as if I did the order wrong .. He knew he was wrong he tried to offer me chips . He did not even want exchange my order. Needless to say I will not be returning to this restaurant. Half of the servers are sitting there eating their food looking at you drinking having a good time while you're waiting to be served . I waited and I just left. After I told the cashier she acted like she didn't even care it's not the area it's the people in the restaurant that are not professional or have an understanding of English unless you speak very very slow . Again I will not go to this restaurant ever you cannot pay me to go to this restaurant because the staff are so rude.
(1)Christiana H.
Very yummy! The beans are not vegetarian...you can taste the animal fat in them. Not good for everyday but a very yummy treat! Tacos come in homemade tortillas. And they make a good salsa and a good iced tea. I'd totally go again!
(4)Tracy S.
If you're looking for that delicious, authentic, hole-in-the-wall restaurant then you've found it! Just off the beaten path a bit, where tourists rarely venture, is Casa Don Juan. The restaurant is quaint and comfortable with a lively Mexican atmosphere. Most of the staff members are very friendly and attentive. They will make excellent menu recommendations. You have to get the queso dip! And the guacamole! Both really are amazing and make perfect starters. I've tried a lot on the menu and you honestly can't go wrong with whatever you choose. The food has a ton of flavor and is always prepared perfectly! This is the kind of place you can go for dinner and drinks with a few friends and have a good time! You will have a delicious meal and leave satisfied.
(4)Emily H.
OMG OMG OMG. I love this place. We come here every year after our Bike event with a staff of 20-25 and they are always very accommodating. The cheese dip with jalapenos is to die for and the tortilla chips are crispy and warm. I love that they have so many options for combinations, salads, soups, ceviche, etc. Everything I've eaten here is simple and delicious. The skinny margarita is also delicious.
(5)Susie H.
I found this place from a bartender at the hotel we were staying at, we asked him where does he go for good Mexican food. The service was excellent as we had a large party. Margaritas are large and really good. I ordered the special and had to split it with my husband it was really great food. We ordered the special with pork and it came with the taco, burrito, beans and rice and the food was awesome. It was a large plate of food. We tried to go to dinner on a second trip to Vegas and we couldn't find parking and we circled for at least 10 minutes. We gave up and I was disappointed. My husband decided to try again for late lunch the next day and we got it. Yay!!!! Food was as good as the last trip and service fast and friendly.
(4)Liliana L.
We absolutely LOVED this place (even with our Groupon deal)! -Great Food -Great Service Only con: Parking - some street parking available Price a little on the higher end, but totally worth it! I don't usually rate places with Groupon deals this high, so it says a lot for a place... This is our Favorite Mexican restaurant so far in Las Vegas...hands down!
(5)Cheri L.
What happened to this place?! This has been one of our favorite restaurants for quite a while but due to our last visit it has been removed from our list of eateries. We popped in on a Saturday evening around 5pm. We were seated right away and asked for 2 waters. Our waitress took our order, 2 vegetarian burritos, one without cheese. They arrived 2 minutes later. That seals their fate for me. That is a blinking sign that it is a conveyor belt restaurant. No accommodation for quality, just slap the pre-cooked ingredients together and get the food out so the customer can scarf it down so we can clear the table and seat it again. Don't worry about offering a nice atmosphere or enjoyable meal. We asked the waitress for some salsa or red sauce to put on top of our burritos and she replied by glaring at us and saying what do you want - the salsa or red sauce. For some reason it took way longer to get the red sauce then the actual entrees but when it did arrive it was accompanied by the bill. Again, scarf the food, clear the table. I had to request a refill on my water, sorry for putting her out with that request. The bill reflected a $4 charge for the red sauce, nice! I try to recognize the good even when it is overshadowed by the disappointing so I will say that the restrooms were clean.
(1)Addy L.
The first time my boyfriend took me here I ordered the steak quesedillas, which I was not very fond of. However, as this is his favorite restaurant, we came back a few weeks later. I ordered the chicken taquitos. They were delicious. The rice and guacamole that came with them were to die for. I also ordered a strawberry daiquiri, served with whip cream. Also very good. The service is quick and friendly. Don Carlos is a great server. SUPER friendly & quick. We now come here a few times a month. This restaurant is amazing.
(5)Crystal A.
Guacamole is yummy!!!! :D I LOVE coming here to eat breakfast on the weekends. It's the perfect place to eat if you have a hangover too (Menudo), quiet, and no wait if you go between 9am-11am.... So my favorite meal to eat is JUEVOS RANCHEROS $9.. Now I must warn you, they give a very big proportion of food no matter which plate you get. I recommend either one of these plates: the NOPALES, JUEVOS RANCHEROS, CHILAQUILLES, AND you have to try A SIDE OF GUACAMOLE. Their guacamole is made a little differently than most places, no tomatoe, but diced onions and cilantro- YUM!! Aside from the good food, the staff is super friendly, helpful, and always on top of things like filling up your drink, getting you napkins or picking up your plate. You're most likely going to spend about $8-$16 per plate, a little pricey, but well worth it I think :)
(4)Rhonda Q.
The food is ALWAYS delicious; staff are friendly and the atmosphere is fun. My family and I enjoyed a Sunday lunch today. I had a shrimp cocktail that was loaded with big, plump shrimp. I also enjoyed a ceviche tostada. This has to be one of the best Mexican places in the valley.
(5)Abel O.
Worst Mexican food ever. The coffee was disgusting, it tasted like water. I have to admit that the guacamole was good though. But other then that, I do not recommend this place at all. The price you pay is not worth the food they serve you. I'd rather pay $5 more to eat at a buffet!
(2)Nathan B.
Bought a groupon and thought I would give this a shot. The beans and rice were fine but the meat seemed to be of a low quality. I will not go back and wouldn't recommend.
(2)Courtney Y.
Love the atmosphere, service good, food is bland.
(1)Luis R.
Horrible place. We purchased a groupn to use and they would not accept it. Their food was average at best and their service was below average. They would not even apologize about the groupon. Their are much better places to eat closer to the strip.
(1)James G.
Close to Downtown...the food is good, service is fast, price is right! Can't go wrong with the Carnitas here!
(5)Katie D.
First time here, friendly staff, great service and equally great food. The guacamole was awesome. The decor is very quaint and the the carne asada was good. I would definitely recommend it, it was a great deal, especially with the coupon I found on restaurants.com . It's a little far from where I live in the southwest, but the friendly staff and good food make it well worth the drive.
(4)Heather L.
Our waiter was super rude. He asked us what we wanted to order as soon as we sat down. Since he was so rude I had to drive him crazy by being super nice. If not for the groupon we purchased we would've never came here. Free chips with salsa and bean dip. I ordered the shrimp and steak fajitas. Hubby had the shrimp tacos. It was a huge platter of food. Lots of peppers and tomatoes along with my steak and shrimp. We were only given 2 tortillas so I asked for more. Didn't know they were going to charge for more tortillas. Hubby's meal was super small so luckily mine was big so I could share with him. Both of our meals came with rice and refried beans. I do not eat beans and they were mixed on the plate with my rice. Our total came out to $12 which included the groupon discount. So once was enough for this place. Too many other restaurants with better service.
(3)Emilia G.
Awesome restaurant hand made tortillas... Great food and awesome friendly staff... They were quick and attentive ...
(5)Debra D.
Got the Groupon- awesome food, not too salty. Service, OUTSTANDING- every server had a great expression on their face- good vibe = good food- exceptional, we will be back!
(5)Raven M.
omg I guess any restaurant with a long line is a good one! Specially a mexican restaurant with a lot of hispanic patrons! The food was SO good, like more orgasm on a plate. The tortilla were handmade, really really good! I stuffed my cheeks till i couldnt move. The Margaritas were a little too sweet for me... I still prefer the ones at dona marias. But the food here... to die for!
(4)Laura C.
Blah .... that is the main flavor of the food we all experienced and we all had different dishes. The salsa was the only thing on the table with any true flavor noted. We honestly have not been here before but my son was excited to try it as the place seems to be busy on First Fridays. As noted in other reviews, the service is ok - but they seemed eager for us to finish and leave - which wasn't relaxing. Well, now we know and we honestly will not be back - too many other places with great food.
(2)Frin E.
Had a Groupon ...2 entrees for free; so hubby and I dined there. Since the Groupon was for lunch we went on a Saturday a little after 3pm. After we ordered, was told their lunch ended at 3pm so we couldn't use the Groupon. Menu advertised lunch/dinner items with no difference in prices. Meal was fine. Waiter was somewhat standoffish with non-Hispanic customers. Didn't want to lose my money for the Groupon so we went back a week later before lunch hour was over. Showed the Groupon before we ordered so there would be no more errors. Was told the meal couldn't be over $21.98. The stipulation on the Groupon didn't say that but whatever. Our waiter was very nice and friendly. The meal was good, however my husband wasn't impressed. Had never know of this place without he Groupon. Very large and spacious restaurant. Not very busy on both visits. One Great thing, the food was delivered to our table in record time. It was as if the cook heard us when we ordered the food. The salsa was better than most Mexican eateries. May come back when on a all ladies outing.
(3)Jennifer D.
Casa Don Juan gets 3 stars because the description is spot on, "A-OK." I like going here, it's like my mom's most favorite Mexican restaurant ever. However, if I had a choice I would go to Lindo Michoacan. The last time we went was for my boyfriends birthday. My mom ordered a whole fried fish covered in garlic. The thing could have easily fed 4 people. It smelled wonderful. However, I have a problem eating anything that stares back at me. I opted for two shredded beef enchiladas. They were very flavorful and came with very large portions of rice and beans covered in cheese. My bf had a combo plate and he also seemed to enjoy it as well. The portions are huge and very filling. That is usually the problem for me at Casa Don Juan. Now I am not complaining about being served a goodly amount of food for some pretty reasonable prices, but for some reason, every time I go, and no matter the amount of food I eat, it sinks like a stone later. And its not like I over eat each time. I seriously go into a food coma afterwards, and it feels like my stomach is filled with lead. As for the margaritas and pina coladas, hmm, they were not sweet. I've had better ones at Outback . . . I do have to add that they have excellent service. The server asked if it was a special occasion. We told him yes. They were going to bring us some free ice cream but we told them we were Very full. Instead he brought a plate of whipped cream which he dabbed on my bf's nose and the servers sang a birthday song to him. They also have one of those photo ops, where they take a picture of your group and give you a free postcard then later try and sell you a photo (totally optional and there was no pressure).
(3)Ryan G.
Average food with sub-par service. Ordered Italian dressing on my salad, got blue cheese. Ok. Ordered chicken, got shredded beef. Whatever. Ordered the guacamole, it was simple and fresh, but all in all, nothing to bring me back.
(2)Westie W.
We had breakfast at this long established, downtown Mexican eatery on our first morning in town. The restaurant is a festive motif. We were served industrial tortilla chips, a watery salsa and a lightweight bean dip. We each chose huevos rancheros that were accompanied by watery refried beans and the usual tasteless Spanish rice. Nothing was bad, nor was anything particularly good. Our bill came up short of our gift certificate's face value so we ordered 2 slices of (mediocre) flan to go.
(2)Linda S.
Back from lunch. And was it top notch. Shrimp enchiladas and chicken fajitas the best of the best. Cadillac margarita to die for! A must try place to go to.
(5)Matthew V.
Quality has gone down. I've been coming here since 2011 and unfortunately it's all about profit now. My favorite no.37 Chimichanga has shrunk in size. Our party of four had three and all were alot smaller than it used to. Limes served with drinks were precut and extremely dry. Our party saw five dry lime slices. Not good. I would say Roberto's is better and cheaper :( owners: please fix the quality.
(2)Jan F.
I've been to this place twice and both times I am not impress with the food and customer service. They don't give you that much food and the price are expensive. I think I can get better food at el pollo loco than this place.
(2)Teri C.
Returned again for dinner before First Friday and enjoyed the nice evening October weather by sitting outside. Service was a dud this time, with our one waiter and one busboy running all around town. It took forever to get our order in, to get plates, to get our check, to pay for the bill, etc. Service was just lacking altogether. By the time we did get our plates (which we had requested early on), our food was not hot. Reminders about more chips, beans, and salsa were forgotten. Food was still good though! Chips with warm refried beans and cheese and hot salsa are always a joy to munch on here. Our party of three ordered a few dishes to share. * Carnitas de Puerco con guacamole, arroz, frijoles y pico de gallo ($8.99) - Generous amount of shredded pork. More than enough for one person. And it was moist and tasty, not dry at all. * 3 Enchiladas de Pollo con arroz y frijoles ($9.99) - It was good, not my favorite of the bunch. I spent more time eating everything else. We chose the chicken for all three, although you can get beef or cheese as well. * Carne Asada (estilo Casa Don Juan) con arroz, frijoles y guacamole ($10.99) - A decent size piece of steak covered with onions. It took forever to cut with the butter knife they give. They either have to cut it in strips or give you a steak knife so you can cut into it better. We also ordered three micheladas. But the waiter said it's called something else when there's hot sauce in it. I forgot. Oh well. But it was pretty good nonetheless. There was a slight discrepancy with the bill where they charged us for another beer. It's always a pain to find things added on your bill and having to get them to fix it. So double check your bill when dining here. Overall, it's still a great place for Mexican food with great atmosphere. Wonderful people watching when sitting outside, but it always seems lively when I pop in to use the loo. (Not sure how the atmosphere outside would be should it not be First Friday.) 3.5 stars. (Pics posted from our dinner!)
(4)Aaron A.
I have visited this establishment several times (15+). I have left another review under a different user name, however; tonight I am done with this place. I ordered food to go at the bar. I received my order (unchecked since it's been great previously), got home, and it was wrong. I live less than 2 miles from this place and the hospitality was less than gracious after paying them. I asked either my food be replaced and delivered after having to drive there myself or my money be refunded. The joke was on me. The management was the epitome of backing up an employee who got stuff wrong. Unfortunately, the conversation was left that I was incorrect. I typically abuse YELP for recommendations, and, I know it's bad to rely on others. However; after this experience, I'm all in on reviews. After calling the offer was for me to come back, get a new entree and leave. No way to get a credit for what I paid for initially. I will never go back. THIS PLACE IS A JOKE . Whoops. Bonito Michoacan IS SO MUCH BETTER ANYWAY!!!!!!!
(1)Orana N.
It was just kinda dull all the way around. The service was so-so. The food was so-so. We ordered cheese and jalapeño dip. It was as watery as soup and no sabor. It was sent back. The waiter didn't seem surprised when I handed it back to him. We all ordered combo plates. BF got 2 enchiladas with green sauce, they brought him red sauce. It was corrected quickly. Mom got the taco place and I had the flautas. Nothing stood out. I think the prices are too high for the quality and quantity you are given. The one thing that irked me was that they charged me $3 for a little cup of chili sauce, and I mean little. I asked them if they had spicy salsa cuz the stuff they served with the chips had no kick. So the waiter brought me a little cup of chili sauce. This isn't something I would be charged for in Los Angeles so it didn't even cross my mind to ask. I was surprised when I saw the $2.99 on the check, but I did ask for it so....... Lesson learned. The best part about this place was the outdoor seating.
(2)Bev S.
I took my son here for dinner yesterday before going to a show, I had a groupon and looked forward to trying this place out. I showed the waiter the groupon and he gave item #'s to choose from, my son ordered Chilaquiles & steak con huevo con arroz y frijoles. When food arrived there was no steak in the chilaquiles? Puzzled we asked and the waiter said, it would cost more so he did not place that order. Hmmm I've never been to a place where they make the decision of not placing my full order because of cost. Will not go back, there are so many delicious MX restaurants in town that serve you what You Order! Geeeesh I was stunned and that put a damper on dinner. The show we went to was awesome though LOL
(1)Drew T.
This place rocks! I'm from San Antonio so Mexican food has to be done right to impress me. The chips came with creamy refried beans and green salsa. Excellent. The margarita was $4.95 at 8pm! It was excellent. I had the steak ranchero with jalapeños and it was pretty good. A little too much gravy for my taste but most will love it. This is not a place to bring your clients but the food is reasonably priced, tasty, and close to the strip. Give it a try.
(5)Tyler B.
I had a Groupon so I decided to stop by and have lunch. The service was pretty good. Attentive and knowledgeable. My food came out amazingly quick which was awesome. As for the food, everything was good. Sadly that's about as far as I can go with it. The salsa for the chips was watery. No onion, tomato or much of anything to be honest. When it came to the guacamole... it seemed like it had been put through a blender. Perhaps I like my guacamole and salsa on the chunky side so to each their own. The chicken mole was once again good but not great. For fifteen dollars a person I would rather eat like a king at a mom and pop Mexican restaurant where there's a little more grease and a lot more flavor. Overall I feel like this is a very refined (bland) Mexican restaurant. Their food is good but by no means amazing. Then again a lot of people tell me how delicious Robertos is... So I guess if that passes for authentic Mexican to some people then I can definitely see how people would be blown away by this place.
(3)Kim A.
Vegas tends to be about chain restaurants, trendy bars, and over the top decor but if you're searching for a "hole-in-the-wall" type Mexican food joint, this would be the place. The theme is your (hate to say it) typical Mexican cheese factor with the bright colors, tacky uniforms, and singing guitar guy but once you plop down in a booth and get snacking on their chips, salsa and guacamole, you'll forgive the rest. Are the chips made fresh? Nah, is the guacamole and salsa? Who knows. What I CAN tell you is that it's good! I dined on the chicken tacos after 2 baskets of chips and salsa and I found the rice, beans, and entree itself to be mighty tasty. Is it a show stopping place for Mexican food? Not really but if you want that authentic, non-chain feel that few and far between seem to offer in this town, then check out Casa Don Juan's. 4 margaritas (I had company OK), guacamole, 2 entrees, and feeling happy and full cost us about $40! Not bad for good eatin.
(3)Paul H.
Used to b a good place , it's gone downhill. Chips are stale and they are stored in large plastic bins exposed to air instead of being made fresh! They screwed up my taco order, steak was over cooked, shrimp was small and not fresh! It's basically a fast food Mexican place now!
(1)Super M.
Stay away, when Groupon starts offering up discounts to sacrifice a failing business, its just not good. very expensive, luke-warm bland food Americanized for tourists.
(1)Sara A.
This is coming from a Mexican, the place has a lot of different dishes for everyone (vegetarian, pork, chicken, seafood) and it may take you a bit to choose a dish! It gets very busy during lunch hour, so I recommend making a reservation or arriving early. The chips and tortillas are all fresh and they do have spicy plates as well! And being a Frida Kahlo fan, I LOVE eating right by the wall that's full of her greatness! This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. I wish I lived closer to this great restaruant! :) LOL, I recommend ignoring reviews from SoCal people. They're Mexican food spoiled over there and just love to bash LV Mexican places. :P
(4)Raven M.
Casa don Juan is one of my longtime favorite spots. The Lengua tacos are always consistently delicious and entirely craveable. This is a great casual sit down Mexican restaurant great for pre or post First Friday munchies. The frozen margaritas aren't exactly strong, but they aren't overly sweet either. The atmosphere is warm, exciting, and inviting. It's like Grandma's House in Mexico. Great smiling service, and you can pay at the table or on your way out.
(3)Cory M.
So friendly and very fast service. The guacamole is amazing and fresh however it us pricey at 6.00.my husband had a burrito with asada. He loved it . It filled him up. Their salsa is slow very good. They serve a been dip for free, yummy! I ordered the chili Reno and cheese enchilada I was so full I only are half of the Chilli. Took all the rest to go. So good! I will come back to try more!
(4)R. B.
We go here a lot! It's a wonderful place to bring families, enjoy yummy food and hang out. The service is friendly and the margaritas are big & delicious! We highly recommend the homemade guacamole :) It can be pricey but worth it!
(5)Mike H.
I've been to a ton of Mexican joints around town. Many times, I've discovered that it's hard to escape the generic expected tastes that they tend to offer. Casa Don Juan seems to escape that trend by incorporating fresh, homemade flavors that I was able to see and taste. Almost immediately after sitting, we were greeted with chips and salsa. Salsa was great, same with the bean dip. I ended up ordering a side of guacamole with the chips, because of the rave Yelps about it. And yes, I'll have to stand by those reviews, because I absolutely loved the guac. Entrees did not absolutely blow my mind, but they were still very good. The chicken entrees seem to be a bit lackluster, but the beef dishes seem to be more memorable: -Bistec de pollo: a very basic grilled chicken breast dish. I would avoid. Almost seems like something I could make at home -Carne Asada taco: delicious, juicy and flavorful pieces of meat. The homemade tortilla goes with this very well. I was a little surprised that nothing else came with the taco. It was just a tortilla filled with meat, with a side of lemon. The carne asada didn't joke around. One bite was both juicy and flavorful. My next visit is going to have to focus on this. -Chicken mole: much better tasting chicken than the bistec de pollo. I'm thinking it's the sauce that saved it. To end it all, we finished it off with fried ice cream (see picture). Here it's served a little different than I'm used to. Instead of a simple corn flake coating, they add Fruity Pebbles as well. If you're not a fan of the Fruity Pebble taste, maybe you should avoid this. I personally loved it. ---- All in all, the tortillas and guacamole were some of the best that I've had in Vegas. Friendly service and lively atmosphere were also a plus. Chicken entrees come off a little weak, but the carne asada is sure to impress. If you see me back here, my table will be dedicated exclusively to the cow and whatever it has to offer.
(4)Yvette W.
LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I come here often, but I forget to check in! All I can think about is eating the food and drinking the Mojitos! The margaritas are good too, but I am the Mojito Momma! Easy in and out downtown location! Great for lunch or dinner! Meet friends, have a couple of drinks! CHips and salsa are fantastic, but ne sure to try the cheese dip! THAT IS THE BEST! Everything there is amazing and I am TICKLED that a new location is opening out Northwest closer to me! The most amazing thing I have noticed at Casa is that no matter what you order or when, they bring fresh, HOT food to the table QUICKLY! Must be some magic going on back in that kitchen!
(5)Julie W.
Walking in you feel the upbeat and friendly atmosphere in the very festively decorated restaurant. Had a groupon which they happily accepted and told us about the history of the family-owned restaurant since it was out first time there. We started with guac and the complimentary salsa and beans, which I thought were a little bland. We each got a sampler plate and here is where I think they nailed it. I had a steak taco on a homemade corn tortilla and it was downright delicious. The tamale was also homemade and not your store bought style tamale. The corn wrapping was thick and granular (the way I like it) and the filling an awesome shredded spice pork. Definitely going to go again an try some more items. Will keep you posted!
(3)Cynthia S.
We have eaten here several times, so I can't believe that I haven't reviewed them before! We recently took advantage of the Groupon for Casa Don Juan and had dinner and 2 large frozen Margaritas. The chips come with beans and salsa which are both very good. I had a combo plate with a Crispy Beef Taco, Chili Relleno and Pork Tamal. Hubby had the #31 which is the same as what I had but instead of the Tamal, it comes with a beef enchilada. The beef they use is really tasty and the Relleno's are the best in Vegas. The food is always very hot, fresh and delicious...our favorite Mexican food option.
(4)Axel S.
I've been there a few times and is not that great, yes they have homemade tortillas and some good dishes but it is way overpriced for what you get and the servers are pretty bitchy. So so place to eat mexican coming from a mexican.
(2)Dennis V.
This place was awesome, flat out. We went here on a tip from my future mother-in law, and it was fantastic. Friendly and attentive service from the staff, a BANGIN' Cadillac margarita, and best of all, awesome eats! I had the carnitas. This perfect portion of pork was nice and moist, and flavorful beyond belief! Another point for the hand-made tortillas that are "hecho con amor". We all cabbed it here, and when we were done, the waiter went outside to flag us a cab! Now THAT is good service! We WILL return!
(4)Matt R.
I love this freakin place. Maybe because I was raised in the southwest and have been living on the East Coast for the past 2 years, but now that I'm in Vegas for a conference. I saw this place on Groupon and went for it. Turned out to be the best decision I've ever made. The carne asada is majestic. I had the Super Burrito, stuffed with pollo and carne asada, and to my surprise, it is topped with sauce and guac. it doesn't get much better than that!
(5)hane a.
I have never been disappointed and have only had great success in introducing others to the restaurant. If you are visiting from elsewhere, this is an opportunity to leave the usual Las Vegas hustle and bustle. If you live in Las Vegas - you probably already eat here!
(5)Cindy R.
Everything was amazing. Soups, margaritas and dinner! Simply fresh and best Mexican food ever!
(5)Danna C.
I was not very impressed with Casa Don Juan the first time I went there. However, since I had a Groupon, I had to go back. I am glad I did. The service was much better this time, and our food was actually served hot. I got the chicken fajitas. They were literally sizzling hot. The portion was quite generous. The fajitas were flavorful. I might actually go back, even if I don't have a Groupon.
(3)Charlotte B.
The food here is really good , I always order the guacamole as an appetizer ( really good) and as my entree i always get shrimp diablo which is spicy shrimp in a red sauce it comes with rice and beans. The waiters are nice and the service is really fast. They have great sangria and their prices are good.
(4)Kevin W.
I visited CDJ for the first time last night because I don't live in the neighborhood and was meeting a friend. The service was fast and friendly, in fact, our beers and food came out so quickly I was a little shocked. My friend informed me that the food is alway fast. But I know why: the same rice and beans adorn every plate. In fact, the only difference from our two plates was my eggs were probably fried in a pan and his chimichanga was probably fried in a deep fryer. I thought our service was great from the time we walked in to the time we left. Everyone was happy, friendly, and helpful. This goes a long way for me even if the food isn't that great. I would even go as far to say that the service is what kept this place from getting a two-star rating from me. Unfortunately, the food wasn't good enough in my book to make a return visit. The food was generally underseasoned and un-inspiring. This is very standard Mexican fare and nothing outside the box. Maybe it is what it is, but this place is a cliche of a place with excellent service..
(3)Zach D.
I was impressed with this place. I went there initially after their Groupon deal. The homemade chips and salsa are good. The staff is extremely friendly. They do have like 4 different people waiting on you, but you never are waiting long. I will be back.
(4)B M.
Me and my wife were in town celebrating our Anniversary. We get a craving for good authentic Mexican food outside of the strip. Thanks to Yelp, we run into this place. We arrived pretty late (30 minutes before closing time). Luckily the waiter warmly greeted us, and did not make us feel as if we had to leave for arriving so late. The chips and salsa are very good and fresh. They also provide you with a side of beans to enjoy with the aforementioned chips and salsa. I ordered a wet burrito and it was huge! Did not dissapoint. Extremely good!! Plus the waiter was always attentive and provided great service , despite it being past closing time. So if your in town and need some really good mexican food.....this is the place.
(4)Terrance B.
The chicken tacos are arguably some of the best in town! The guacamole is a little too creamy for my taste. I prefer my guac to be made table side. Plus the fact that they get from the bartender makes me think that there's just a big vat of guac behind the bar. And that's the first thing you're asked when seated "Would you like guacamole?" I haven't had much else, I think the chile relleno was pretty tasty as well. Would give them 4 stars just for the chicken tacos, but the guac makes me take a star away.
(3)Corina P.
Good authentic Mexican food. And the aguas are GOOD! Try the mango flavor. It's a big restaurant, and the service is good. There's a private lot, but it's only for a couple of spots, so the street parking on Main Street is a better bet.
(3)Paul H.
I have been to this location many times. I usually eat lunch from the lunch specials. I find the service quick and friendly. They usually can get you in and out in 30min. The service is friendly from the greeting Neil the exit.
(4)Dru G.
We were told about this place by a casino worker at Excalibur so we took their word and went. Boy was it a good idea. We were greeted by a lady in a traditional dress who seated us. There were 4 of us by the way. Started off with chips and salsa, beans and guacamole. Chips were good, not greasy as was the beans. The salsa and guacamole tasted canned but were still decent. We bought a selection of soups, cocktails, tacos and ceviche. The soup was deliciously flavored, well spiced. The cocktail was served in a large soup bowl and was equally as good. It was a sea food cocktail. The taco's just disappeared, with fresh tilapia fillet. Ceviche was mixed with fish, shrimp and octopus on q huge plate. I struggled to eat it all, it was so good I couldn't help it. It was a friend's birthday so a group of about 5 employees sang for her, they were really loud and into it. Very entertaining. 4 stars because many simple ingredients were not fresh.
(4)Mariesol G.
We love, love, love, this place!!!!!! When ever our family comes in from Orange County this is the first place they want to hit!! The food is great and the service is great! We never have to wait long to get seated, order, or for our food. Make sure you order flour tortilla they are AWESOME!! We always go though a few orders of those. Also the pina colada is served in a real pineapple.
(5)Rich C.
Great food plus attentive service makes me a happy boy. You could tell the food was from scratch. Margaritas were spot on.
(4)Bill K.
we went there on a sunday night . wow shrimp way over priced!!! who ever heard of butterfly shrimp wrapped in bacon!!! oh my god!!! should have said it on the menu!!!glad we had a groupon !!!save your money and try somewhere other than this dive!!!
(1)janet l.
Best damn Mexican food in Las Vegas , been to many others all over Vegas . But Don Juan beats them all by a mile . The people are nice the food is great and lots of parking ! . Prices are not bad ,maybe they can give you a bit more food but its good . I love it
(5)Scott S.
I ate here based on a recommendation and the food was great. It was very authentic and seemed to be a locals place, which is always the best. The food was good and it came out very fast, The prices are very reasonable as well, especially as an escape from the high prices of the strip. I highly recommend this place.
(4)N C.
Always busy, family atmosphere, great food. Complimentary chips, salsa, and beans to start. Guacamole is a must buy. On weekends have a dessert table set up for cash purchases. Fast service, attentive waiters, and good is delicious! Neighborhood is a little rough, so be safe while parking and going in.
(4)Anna S.
Guacamole, salsa, beans, and chips right to the table as soon as you sit down is always a win. Their guacamole is the best or second best I have had here in Vegas. And I love guacamole. Also quite possibly the best carnitas plate I have had, ever. The portions were just right. Then again I did drink a giant margarita before I ate... Service is kind of slow, but I guess I was expecting it. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Julie G.
I don't know if this place changed ownership in the last two yrs but it sure has changed....for the worst. I do like the decor and the dress of servers. I like the story of Frieda on the wall. It encourged me to watch a movie about her, which was very good. I found this place about 2 1/2 yrs ago. Way across town from where I live but I went there for the ambiance and food. It was very good the first second and third time I ate there. Then last spring I went with my daughter. They had done remodeling and removed this cool palapa bar that used to be inside. This time the food was bad. My daughter didn't like her food, I didn't like my enchiladas which I had liked on previous occasions. Today I went in and ordered the special...flautas. He asked me chicken or beef. I asked to have one of each, he seemed confused. Then he asked me flour or corn tortillas. I said I thought Flautas were flour tortillas. He said OK flour. At that moment I knew he only knew enough English to get by. I thought taquitos were corn and flautas were flour? I get the plate of food. The rice andbeans were actually good this time. The flautas were very small. Every other restaurant I have ordered Flautas, they come with sour cream and guacamole. Not these. As plain as could be. I like salsas but theirs was bland and watery. My boyfriend ordered chicken fingers...I know...he wasn't very hungry. They guy tried to tell him that was the children's menu. My boyfriend pointed it out on the menu to the waiter, that it was not on the children's menu. He walked away and came back saying it was OK, he could have the chicken fingers. They were just like a cheap box brand of frozen chicken nuggets. He said they were horrible and refused to eat them. They did take the 8.99 off the bill. Another thing that has changed is the entire menu and the prices for lunch and dinner are the same. They used to have mon-fri lunch menu. Not anymore. The prices are ridiculous. $13-$26 with the average price around $20. Used to be able to get a nice combination lunch for $8.99 to $9.99 average. I want to know if they did indeed change ownership. What I do know is I will never go back to eat there.
(2)Jennifer N.
I had to use my flashlight in order to see the menu! That should've been my first sign. I ordered the wet bean burrito with pork green chile. First of all, the inside of the burrito was filled with sour cream, a few scrap of lettuce and tomatoes. Beans are a cheap staple and they must've thought I said 'no beans'. The green chile had no pork. Honestly, I should've sent my food back! I had to pour the runny bean dip they serve prior to ordering on top of what ended up being a wet sour cream burrito! tNext, my husband ordered carne asada taco's. The corn tortilla's were not grilled. They were cold - straight out of the package! My $10 margarita tasted like pre-mix.
(2)Katya M.
What a great restaurant that serves fresh, full of flavor, authentic food! Guacamole and tortillas are made right there. The service was friendly. Highly recommend! The restaurant is off the main strip but well worth of going there
(5)f m.
my family has been going to this restaurant for over 10 years and have enjoyed the success that the place has experienced. Yes, its busier and more americanized but the quality of the food is still great
(5)Denise V.
After hitting the Frankie's Tiki Bar near by, we were looking for a good place to eat. Being from Hawaii, we don't get a lot of authentic Mexican food - so we were happy to give this place a try based on the Yelp reviews. Prices were good - compared to Hawaii - and the plate sizes were giant. I wish restaurants would make smaller plates and smaller prices! Guac was very yummy! Only reason this doesn't rate higher is due to the servers. We were asked if we wanted Guac with a chips and we said yes. However, it didn't show up and we had to ASK for it! Then the drinks never got refilled and water never came. We are used to crappy service in Hawaii but this was pretty bad. I'd come here again, but I'd split a plate with someone and not expect the service to be spot on.
(3)Daniel P.
Excellent food at very reasonable prices. The carnitas plate and tortilla soup were stellar. This place was a short 10 minutes off the strip and was well worth the drive.
(5)Wesley A.
Food was good, service was excellent, but dinner (and especially drinks) were pricy
(3)Natasha F.
Wow. This place...is super good. Sometimes you just have to get a little off the strip to taste really good (and cheap!) food. Now first off, I'm from California..so the access to Mexican food is easy, but even with all the good places i've been to in L.A. and San Diego, I was blown away. It's a must to visit this place every time I go to Vegas.
(5)Tanya B.
This is a great family restaurant that is convenient & their food is always on par. The service on the other hand needs a little work.
(4)John J.
WOW!! WHAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE! Service- 5 stars! Food- 5 stars! Atmosphere/cleanliness- 5 stars! We really could not have had a better time here. We were quickly welcomed at the door by the manager, and immediately brought to our table. This place is run like a well-oiled machine. You can tell every employee works together and is busting their ass, without making you feel as if you're being rushed so they can flip a table. I've never seen so many employees smiling. It's as if they enjoyed what they were doing. What a concept! I'll definitely attribute it to the Mexican culture that prides hardwork while enjoying life attitude. Inspiration for us all. Among the many highlights were our beautiful server Angelica, the incredibly delicious handmade corn and flour tortillas, and the intoxicating salsa. This is everything you hope for in a sit-down Mexican restaurant. Would love to give more details, but uhh I got a life to live ;-). Will definitely be back soon. Next Saturday sounds good. Angelica here we come!
(5)Penny G.
sis-in laws, hubby and friends meet here it was fun and I did like my mole but hubby didn't like his dish, the other they were ok with what they order so I don't have nothing bad to say about this place
(4)Roger E.
Top notch Mexican food in Las Vegas. It's well worth your time to go downtown and look this place up. Great food at a great price. The guacamole is a must!! The service is great too!! My opinion it's the best of Las Vegas.
(5)John M.
So my brother, a Vegas local, took us to Casa about 5 years ago and ever since then, we can't help going back. I have never once ordered a repeat item off the menu and have yet to find a dish I don't like to eat from this place. Look, it's just damn good Mexican food. What more do you need to know? The place has great ambiance, the staff are nice and the prices are good. Enjoy!
(5)Elda P.
This place is legit! Not on the strip, but worth the (short) drive We got guacamole, beans and chips to start. Tasty! Menu has tons of good options, but ultimately went with coctel de camaron and agua de piña. It was perfect! Taste was great, and I didn't feel so stuffed at the end of the meal. Servers are great, very polite and friendly - make you feel like you're visiting a relative. I also liked the decor of the place, makes it look authentic without trying too hard.
(5)paul h.
I would give this 5 stars except for one thing, it's only Mexican food. How much can you dress up Mexican food...really? The place was very clean and well decorated. The hostesses wore beautiful traditional Mexican dresses. We were immediately greeted and shown to our seats. The musician/karaoke man in the corner was a bit loud, but not obnoxiously so. He went out of his way to entertain our kids with some personal attention, a song while wearing a funny mask. (They LOVED it!). As a matter of fact, the entire staff were completely friendly and helpful. Everyone went out of their way to make sure our experience was pleasant and enjoyable. The prices were very reasonable too. There's not much you can do with Mexican food, let's be honest. But it was very good, as Mexican food goes. The EXPERIENCE and customer service we were given earns Casa Don Juan 4 and a half stars in my book. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(4)Samson D.
If you are looking for authentic Mexican food with a great atmosphere, this is the place. We are locals and are always looking for great Mexican restaurants and Casa Don Juan does not disappoint! Some friends told us about the great Cadillac margaritas and terrific food and they weren't kidding. I think these may have been some of the best carnitas I've ever tasted, and I just got back from Old Town in San Diego. These were way better! Great staff - Cruz was our waiter and did an awesome job. The whole staff is on it, making sure you are having a great time. When we were there, at my request, a great young mariachi band with a terrific female lead sang 'Bessa Memucho,' to us. What could be better?! Enjoy the experience!
(5)Andrew D.
OMG...I stumbled in this place one night after First Friday and it is Sooo good. This is my favorite little mexican food joint in Las Vegas. The service is superb and the food just yummy. They have a great little fully stocked bar there as well so get your Margarita ON!! This place is a must!!!
(4)Brynn S.
Fast service. Casa Don Juan has your run of the mill tex-mex with other native Mexican/South American dishes on the menu. The pricing is fair and the margaritas are exceptional(I believe they carry Cazadores, one of my favorite tequila brands. The serving are usually huge and I can never finish my plate. It's a good place for a first date and other casual social occaisions.
(3)Jewel R.
food is most def, authentic,pricey costs the same when we eat at cheesecake factory exxcept you dont get that exceptional service, the last yr we had pretty decent service, this yr, ws horrible, mgr, guy had a attitude, waiter had difficulty communicating just kept agreeing with me, customer service has definitely changed everywhere,
(2)Tom W.
Pretty much all the Yelpers got it right, a fun place with good food at a reasonable price. Visiting friends asked for Tex-Mex, I Yelped and Casa Don Juan popped up. On a Sat Nite we had to wait for seating for 8 as the place was packed. The menu is extensive and has just about every combination and alacarte item you can think of. A excellent choice for atypical Tex-Mex experience.
(4)Sarah G.
Finally, a great option for good food close to the Strip that's not a chain or fancy-pants casino restaurant! I shared a Saturday afternoon lunch with my dad and grandmother and we all were impressed with the quality, flavor and portion sizes we received! The wait staff was happy to bring my dad a bowl of their hottest sauce, as he didn't think the regular salsa that came with the chips and beans was hot enough. My carnitas was tender and juicy, served with guacamole and lime alongside of some of the best spanish rice I've had. My dad proclaimed the chorizo in his huevos con chorizo to be very flavorful - he said it wasn't spicy at all, but he can't be believed in that. The tortillas that accompanied our entrees were obviously very fresh and hand-made. The service was friendly, but could have been a tad more attentive. Lunch for three with coffee and tea, plus a dessert to-go was $41. All in all, no complaints - and I'll definately be bringing friends and family back to Casa Don Juan.
(4)Alex S.
Delicious enchiladas, fast service. Kind of in the ghetto, but quick to get to from the north end of the strip.
(4)Eddie C.
Been coming here for 10 plus years.............the rice & beans remind so much of my Nana's, brings back great memories of my childhood.
(4)Bert P.
Not bad. Not outstanding. Super fast service. Very run of the mill without being a disappointment. Tastes a little pre-made. Could dim the lights a little at night to add some Don Juan ambiance. Warning: Heavy on the raw onions if you go there on a date :)
(3)Bruce B.
Great mexican food
(5)Diane B.
Awesome food. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff is super friendly. I always get the #22 plate...been here many times, and thats what i get every time (you don't mess with perfection). all of our friends love this place, one of the best places to go in vegas for mexican food, and thats saying something
(5)J.w. F.
I don't think I have any complaints at all about this place. Dang good food, super service and very good prices. I am here once a week stuffing my gut.
(5)KT L.
Food was decent but the price made it taste worse. I couldn't believe a combo plate for enchiladas was almost $10. I could go to rubios or Baja fresh for the same type of meal for half the price. I would probably not go again bec of the price. Mexican food should not cost this much.
(3)Bob S.
If you find yourself Jonesing something somewhat authentic in Vegas, then Casa Don Juan will be your love affair for a Mexican meal.
(4)Joe L.
Not the authentic food I was hoping for. Standard Mex-American fare.
(2)edward e.
This is one of my favorite authentic Mexican restaurants in Las Vegas. It's easy to get to, but not crowded with tourist traffic. GET THE CARNITAS plate. It's delicious. And they give you a generous serving so there's enough to share. Stiff margaritas, too.
(4)William K.
02/14/11 LUNCH. New to the LV region. Had Mexican food in the Los Angeles area for 41 years, so I'm spoiled. Been to a few other mexican places before coming here, this is one of the first reviews I'll write about them. OK, today. Ordered cadillac margarita, which was OK but expensive. Chile relleno was OK. (Chapala's has better ones, IMO.) Good green chili chicken tamale, but not enough of the sauce. Overall, nothing special, and EXPENSIVE for the experience, especially for a lunch. PS I should mention, the wait staff, albeit a little overwhelmed by the crowd for Valentine's Day lunch, were VERY COURTEOUS and WONDERFUL to me. ALL very friendly and attentive.
(2)Lisa N.
It's just ok, nothing exciting on the menu. Be careful when you sit down the staff is trained to upsale you with guacamole. Your food comes out so fast so they can turn the table. Salsa is very good. They try to take your picture for purchase.. Very tourist type move locals don't appriciate.
(3)Emilee R.
I love Mexican food. I always get a cheese enchilada with rice. While we were in Vegas this past weekend, we all wanted Mexican food and were going to go to Carlos and Charlie's at the Flamingo but thought it probably wouldn't be the best place for authentic Mexican. We were just about to pull out of valet parking at the Flamingo when one of the valet girls offered to give us a few suggestions for alternative Mexican places. She suggested Casa Don Juan or Ciscos (Sisqos? sp?). We went with CDJ. My cheese enchilada had zero flavor, and the rice was basically the same. The enchiladas were ridiculously spicy, but spicy doesn't matter if there is no flavor behind it. My grandma got the chili relleno (which she gets at all Mex restos) and she didn't like the looks of it. It was soaked in grease and so much cheese you couldn't see if there was even a chili in there. She took one bite, waited a few minutes, and then felt sick. Not good. My grandpa got the bacon wrapped shrimp and said it was alright but had no flavor, either. Chips and salsa were not memorable at all. Staff was friendly, but that didn't make up for the bland/overly greasy food. Cheese enchiladas 2/10 Rice 2/10 Chips and salsa 3/10
(1)Gina F.
I am usually a huge fan of Casa Don Juan. My husband and I go there often for dinner and have always enjoyed it. It is close to my work and co-workers and I go there regularly, but yesterday my experience was disappointing. I had a Groupon and went there with a couple co-workers. I ordered a Vegetarian Burrito. I have ordered this burrito many times and have always enjoyed it. To make it a little more substantial, I asked if I could add chicken to the burrito. The server said that it would be an extra charge, which I completely understood. The burrito already has rice, beans, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and pico, so of course charging for chicken is understandable. When we received the bill, they had charged $7.99 for chicken! That is more than the burrito itself (Vegetarian Burrito is $5.99)! Another co-worker of mine ordered a chicken burrito wet, and it was $7.99. She wanted sour cream so they charged extra for it. That is understandable, but charging $5.99 for the vegetarian burrito and then $7.99 for chicken to be added is ridiculous! I asked the server what the $7.99 was for and she told me it was for the chicken, and "I told you that would be an extra charge." I told her I understand that, but $7.99 on top of the $5.99 for the burrito was not reasonable. I then asked to speak to a manager. The manager came over and I explained the situation to him. He responded, "She told you there would be an extra charge for the chicken." I told him I understood that, but $7.99 seems a little unreasonable and if you are going to charge that much you should tell your customers because I am sure no one would pay that. You could order a whole other burrito for that price! He said that it was rude to tell people the price because it appears that you are implying that they can't afford the $7.99. I told him it was rude and dishonest to NOT tell your customers you were charging them $7.99 for a piece of chicken. He finally stated that he couldn't do anything, that they charged what the owner makes them charge, and "it is what it is." I was so appalled by their attitudes and lack of customer service. They didn't even try to fix the situation. Like I said, I do not work far from there, and many of my co-workers go there because we enjoy the food and usually good customer service, but this was unacceptable. I have told other co-workers and friends about our experience yesterday and they couldn't believe it. They all thought it was unreasonable and dishonest and were very disappointed. I don't want to say that we will never go back, but it definitely left a bad taste in our mouths and we won't be back anytime soon.
(1)Donnie R.
So far, the best Mexican food I have had in Las Vegas. I go to Casa Don Juan's whenever I get the chance, which is not often as it is located in very seedy downtown. In an area of less than sightly individuals and bail bonds offices (which should tell you something) this place is a gem. I have had numerous items on the menu and I keep coming back to the Carnitas, not only because I am a huge pork fan, but they do it right here. The pork is always very flavorful and fork tender; it comes served with rice, beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. The tortillas and guacamole are made in house, as well as the salsa and they are all excellent. I thoroughly enjoy the food at Casa Don Juan and the only thing I would change is the location.
(5)Veronica B.
This place is amazing! I started out chowing down on the homemade refried beans & guac. These beans were almost as good as my Nicaraguan mama makes. I was surprised to see that they had carne asada because I can no longer find carne asada @ mexican resturants nowadays. This place is a must!
(5)Matt C.
I went there based on the reviews of fellow Yelpers and was not disappointed. We shared the Carnitas and enjoyed the homemade corn tortillas. I'm going back the next time I'm in town!
(4)Curtis K.
Chips,salsa ,guacamole and bean dip good not great . Wife raved about chile rellano, it was good , I had the super burritto w carne asada, taste alright but it was cold. Chix tamale dry . I would visit again, maybe off night I see potential in the food. Service was fine price was reasonable
(3)Boyd T.
I'll keep this simple...you want decent Mexican food at a reasonable price the "Casa" has it....try it once and you will return.
(4)Katie jo W.
yumm. if youre in vegas visiting, this place is a good place to go for lunch or dinner if youre not feeling like anotherrr buffet. Good service, great food, prices are reasonable! where else can you get guacamole for just 3$!? (not in california) and everything is home made! their tortillas and beans, omggg so GOOD!
(5)Rachel P.
The fajitas here are great! I ordered a steak - shrimp combo and trust me, they don't skimp out on the meat here. Next time I could easily share this entree. I went with my boyfriend and his 2 and 4 year old kids after a day of swimming at the golden nugget pool. The kids were totally wiped out and wanted something simple. So, luckily for us they had "american" options of chicken nuggets and fries, their favorite! My margarita was delicious, gigantic, and topped with gran marnier! perfect. My boyfriend ordered chicken enchiladas and I loved the sauce on it. The next time I went back I ordered a taco and tamale, but I'll be sticking with fajitas from now on, they were the best.
(4)David A.
First time eating here on 9.27.08 (Saturday) about 7:30pm with reservations made earlier in the day. Guac was good, nice salsa and bean dip with chips; impressed with the quality of meat in both the beef enchilada and chicken taco (only shredded is offered, which works for me!). Others had carnitas; I tasted the dish, but it was too salty for me. Cadillac margaritas were very good. A lot of dishes under $10 bucks, but majority of us had $11 - $15 dishes. For eleven of us with tax and tip was about $275.00 (not a bad deal considering 6 beers, 5 Cadillacs and desserts).
(4)Agnieszka G.
I wish I had this place on a daily basis. Ginormous, amazing portions of food. We went there twice with 3 - 5 people so we tried 8 - 10 different dishes, all spectacular. The bartender hooked us up with awesome margaritas. We had our photo taken and given a free souvenir postcard :) Every dish was superb, the staff was nice, food came quickly. Yummy chips & salsa beforehand which they generously replenishes. All in all, a wonderful place.
(5)Scott B.
Love the place. Great food, great decor'. Friendly. Great location for First Friday. Nothing better on a lazy day then pictures of Frida, beef burrito and Dos XX
(5)Lissa S.
i have been here twice now only to sit at the bar. the chips and salsa are great!!! it takes a while for the bartender to warm up to you... but we had a great time in the end. we went with the bartenders recommendation for the carnitas tacos. freakin amazing! you must go.
(5)Edna G.
I've been going to Casa Don Juan for years, but hadn't visited in more than 6+ months. It looks like the plating and service has changed quite a bit. This time around I went in with a groupon (2 Dinner entrees and 2 Jumbo Cadillac Margaritas for a $46 value) and a group of 3 people. We tried ordering a Thursday special of Sopes without the margaritas they come with and we were told they couldn't charge us for the food without the drinks. Having tasted the jumbo cadillac margaritas we had received from the initial groupon we turned down the offer of getting additional margaritas. Why you might ask? They tasted less than mediocre and whoever made them was horrible at mixing! It also shows the lack of flexibility and management experience when the manager doesn't know how much to charge for food if its not printed on a 'special' pamphlet as well. We didn't mind paying a difference, and ended up ordering one Sope as a separate dish which truly wasn't a sope but a tortilla with chorizo on it. I give Casa Don Juan 3 stars for seating us promptly and being attended quickly by the servers with chips, bean dip and drinks. The restaurant was clean and it had musicians playing authentic Mexican Corridos with guitars. Definitely set the mood. The cheese dip was great and so was the handmade corn tortillas! But the food is fair, there's no sopa de fideo and we couldn't get over the horrible alcoholic beverages. Some of the staff doesn't understand English, glad we're Mexican and can speak spanish! Parking is also bit tricky and difficult to find- unless you want to park at a meter- because it was packed! Not the best yet not the worst experience. Our final bill was $65, we only paid about $30 with tip due to the groupon. For that amount you could go to another Mexican restaurant in a nicer area/location. Maybe in 6+months the food and service will change again. Till then, happy eating!
(3)Dolores P.
excellent food for a very picky eater!.. the chilaquiles were authentic and flavorful. The service was very friendly and the restaurant was very clean. We got a free postcard with our picture.. A must for all Las Vegas visitors!
(5)Steven T.
Best mexican restaurant I have had the pleasure of enjoying in Las Vegas. The food is plentiful and affordable. Had my birthday dinner there twice now and they definitely pull out the stops for the celebration. The fajitas are FAJITABULOUS! and the service matches the food.
(5)Mallory K.
amazing flank steak and the best limeaid i've ever had! live mexican folk music. authentic, delicious, i will be returning!
(5)Heather A.
Good food. Great shrimp tacos! Gauc is delicious! Service during lunch can be slow and you may have to beg for your check. Biggest plus: I saw President Clinton there when he was in town campaigning for Hillary. I turned into a giggling girl and all I got out was Hello, Mr. President.
(4)Patricia S.
We come here about once a month, but this time, it took the tortilla maker FOREVER, and then overcooked. The worse part the chef was leaning out of the kitchen dropping the f bombs while we ate. Maybe we came on a bad day?
(2)Margret C.
In the middle of countless furniture stores, bail bonds, and some thrift shops on Main Street sits this restaurant with really good Mexican food. Very pretty inside! I love the atmosphere. The servers are wearing the outfits to match the festive interior. The service is pretty good. There is street parking with meters (quarters) and there is a parking lot in the back of the restaurant. For First Friday, they set up seating on the sidewalk. You get chips & salsa (yummy)- guacamole is extra. I always get the fish tacos here, which are really good, and good sized, too. In fact, I don't think that I've ever veered away from the fish tacos (and I've been coming here for years now). My husband always gets the beef burrito here. Prices are reasonable. Participates in the Entertainment Book. I would recommend this restaurant.
(4)Kenaan T.
Margaraitas are weak...it's the yellowish sweet-sour mixer. Chiles Rellenos looked soggy and tasted as if fried in old oil. Crispy beef taco shell wasn't fried, it was toasted on the grill. We've also been disappointed with their dry tamales. We won't be going back.
(2)April R.
We really liked this place, the hand made corn tortillas made the meal, I didn't like the salsa they brought with the chips but when I asked for something hotter they gave us the good stuff. The second time we went they didn't have the fresh tortillas because they only make them at certain times of day. Next time I will keep that in mind.
(4)Mike P.
Had a large group and they accommodated us very well ... Great service and food !!! Horchata is a must try !!!
(4)Brad T.
It has become a tradition that every time my girlfriend comes to town, we make a pilagramage to Casa Don Juan. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, makes no difference to us as long as we can get our hands some of their signature gucamole or nachos or any of their other fine entree's. When it comes to a great Mexican restaurant close to the strip, Casa Don Juan has it all.
(4)Craig M.
The food is good at Casa Don Juan and we've been coming here for years but they have been incrementally raising prices, sky high for Mexican food in our opinion. When we went on 8/3/13 the new menu had their meat quesadilla for $14.99. That's crazy. All of their other prices are very hight too. Again, the food is good, but the value is terrible.
(3)Bertha B.
Had gone to this restaurant couple a times before and never had received worst service ever!! Server thought we were from out of town ( which my family was but we are locals) started arguing with my folks. If they asked for something just like chile sauce, server said he had to put an order for it, what when in a Mexican restaurant has an order for sauce have to be put it; seemed like this server was pissed if we were from out of town?? Don't understand why. He was so rude and when we left decided to talk to manager same as rude and we were asked where we were from?? Did it matter, we as customers should of been treated right, won't be going back here again!!
(1)Joannie T.
Authentic Mexican food...I had a lengua taco with Chile Relleno... so yummy!
(5)Darren P.
Great food great service enjoyed it all.
(4)Annee R.
First time here and I will definitely be back! They make their own homemade tortillas!!!! I had the flour tortillas; delicious! I haven't found another place in Vegas that does this. You also get a side of complimentary bean dip with your chips and salsa which is a nice bonus. The house margarita is delish on the rocks!
(4)Pati M.
We went on a groupon and were also surprised how this groupon worked.. see all previous comments below.(it sucked) Anyway we loved the salsa, bean dip and ordered a side of guacamole.. omg it was so tasty. Food ordered was a Chimmi and Burrito. Service was very good. We certainly will try Casa Don Juan again.. although we have been by this place so many times before.
(4)Ryan P.
It's my favorite Mexican place in LV, it's far from the strip and in the downtown area so not sure if you'll wonder here if you're new in town. The restaurant is near the Las Vegas North Outlet. I like the rice mix with beef, I forgot which one it is, but every time I'm there I just ask for it. Plenty of parking at the back of the restaurant and it gets crowded in the afternoon, all the locals come here for lunch.
(5)Christian S.
Let's be clear, this is Americanized Mexican food, for gringos. There are almost no Mexicans that eat here. That should tell you something. It's not horrible but it's not authentic so if you are a drunk gringo who likes Taco Bell, then you will like this place. Otherwise stay away. The carnitas burrito I had was completely forgettable.
(1)Kelley H.
Every time I go to visit my job site I plan lunch with my girlfriend here. We have been visiting this place since 2007. It is a great find for lunch and dinner. I believe it is some of the best Mexican food in town. Lunch can get crowded so we usually get in around 1130 and are seated right away. Get the guac!! It is a little extra but totally worth it. I have never had bad service here and they are very attentive and the food comes out pretty fast. Not fast like microwave, but within a good amount of time for the amount of people they have sitting in there. I usually get shredded beef tacos or enchiladas and the love the rice. Everything is just so yummy. Oh yah and the horchata, YUM! I had bad Mexican just days before I came last Friday so I definitely needed the right stuff!
(5)Maison N.
Great Authentic Food!!!
(5)Jason I.
My wife and I found Casa Don Juan's on accident just by driving by. We had the window down and once the smell hit our nose we new we had found our place! The food is great, the atmosphere is great, and the staff is beyond friendly! What more could you ask for?!
(5)Arthur L.
**Summary** - Service - The service was great. The waiter was took the initiative and answered all questions we had about the menu. - Flavor - Perhaps it was what we ordered, but the food seemed mediocre. **Ordered** - $12.99 Pescado (Veracruz style) - They deep fried a whole fish. It was definitely an experience. However, the fish seemed a bit bland ( yelp.com/biz_photos/a192… ). - $13.99 Carne Asada con Arroz, Frijoles y Guacomole - The carne asada was decent but a little dry ( yelp.com/biz_photos/a192… ). - $2.50 Lengua (Beef Tounge) Taco - The meat was good. The only complaint was it was really spicy. I had to stop half way to take a break ( yelp.com/biz_photos/a192… ). - $2.75 Flan Napolitano - Made from scratch flan. It was delicious. **Recommendations** - Out of all the restaurant style Mexican places, I'd rank this one pretty high. However, I think I'll stick to fast food Tacos El Gordo next time I'm feeling like tacos.
(2)Jennifer J.
Best food ever. So yummy. And as good as the food is the service is even better.
(5)Mike K.
If you're looking for authentic Mexican food while in Vegas, look to Casa Don Juan. We went to Dos Caminos in Palazzo the day before and I would pick CDJ in a heartbeat over Dos Caminos. First of all, the host told us to wait 2 1/2 minutes. As a joke, I timed him. We were seated in 2 minutes 27 seconds. HAHA!! Seriously. They give you free chips and salsa...and bean dip! Bonus! The guacamole is a must have. So fresh. Everything is good here. Carnitas, machaca, chorizo, carne asada. Everything. Service was excellent even though they were packed.
(5)Randi T.
Working downtown, Casa Don Juan is sorta a staple in the lunch rotation. On 4-20-13, I was attending The Smith Center matinee, and decided to stop at Casa Don Juan for lunch before the show. I was surprised to see how busy it was, but that never seems to effect the great service. The Gentleman who greets you at the door (with the mustache) must have ESP. He is always ONE step ahead of whatever is going on. He knows exactly what is going on, even before you know what you want. He walked us to our table, and shortly after that someone came over for our drink order. Our food came out quickly, and exactly as we ordered. Food always tastes great, and fast service. I think I will be dining at Casa Don Juan, more often!
(5)Anhdao D.
Sometimes a well-planned coincidence is just what you need. Yes, I realize that the word planned coincidence is an oxymoron, an oxymoron like Casa Don Juan. First of all, the decor looks a little too festive and forcefully Mexican. Any Mexican joint with that many framed photos of Frida, well, has something to prove. Second of all, I ended up there as a result of an odd calculation with a close girlfriend who lives across town, as it so happens, Casa Don Juan seems the exact middle point of distance for us. With such contrived factors in play, I expected the food to disappoint. What a pleasant surprise Don Juan was! The frigid January evening in the Vegas dessert is off to a fun start with really good live Mariachi music, the soft and painfully romantic kind of Mariachi that makes any woman wish she was living life with a South-of-the-Border lover, or maybe just with Mariachi music as the soundtrack. A request for black beans (a blessing and curse from P90X nutrition plan) ends up with a waiter's "no" response, accompanied by the "this is authentic Mexican, we don't do healthy" glance. However, he was nice enough to give me whole beans before they refry them in lard. Beans were good, rice was good, tortilla was warm, and good. But the mole sauce on the chicken was, well, a perfect reminder of my college crush on Mexican culture. Flavorful spices and a hint of chocolate left heat on my tongue to be remembered. So now I'm listening to La Paloma Negra by Lila Downs for the rest of the evening, the things that good mole will do to you!
(4)Osvaldo O.
Good food...lot's of choices. A bit pricey.
(3)Keely V.
One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to in Vegas. I liked the bean dip they served with the chips and salsa. I had a pork tamale and chili relleno. Both were good. My boyfriend had a really good pork torta. The ambiance was great and service, prices were reasonable (inexpensive when it came to the torta) and service was at attentive. The restaurant is located in a funky part of town with cute and quirky vintage shops that are worth strolling past afterwards as your food settles.
(4)Rob O.
Casa Don Juan offers a pretty standard Tex-Mex menu -- burritos, enchiladas, tacos, etc. And they do a good job with the standards, so they're starting out with 3 stars. Why 3 stars already? Because Mexican food is awesome. And you will get a pretty good version of whatever Mexican dish you order from here. Not life-changing, but good, Tex-Mex comfort food. The extra star comes from the restaurant's staff. I've been there for lunch a few times and in the evening during First Friday events once or twice. Each time I've been there, the wait staff is friendly and outgoing. Talking to them generally brightens my day (I work downtown, I need brightening). Even in the middle of a lunch rush, they are very attentive (last time I was there, they refilled my iced tea so many times that I almost burst). And if you go at lunch, the owners are often around checking in with tables to make sure everything was good. Hey, family-owned places are becoming rarer in Vegas. I'm a fan of comfort food done well and great customer service. Check and check.
(4)Lily A.
I really used to swear by Casa Don Juan for lunch, dinner, drinks, late night...I even had my wedding weekend happy hour dinner there....but recently the service has taken a nose dive. The waitresses are eager to push increasingly low quality guacamole on you and if you turn it down they really can't be bothered by you. However, the food has remained really consistent. The portions have shrunken a little bit on more expensive items (Fillet Veracruz), and when produce gets expensive they certainly cut corners...but if you know these things and order accordingly, you'll have a solid meal. The pitchers of Hornitos margaritas don't hurt, either. Really, if the service and the produce conditions increased, this restaurant would get 5 stars.
(3)Raynay A.
Hands down this is my favorite place to get Carnitas!!! They are AMAZING!!! I absolutely love their Cadillac Margaritas!!! YUMMY!!! When I have friends/family visit me from out of town, I always take them here. Everyone loves it!!! I'm definitely a loyal patron!!!
(5)Kollin S.
I came here a couple weeks ago and am finally getting around to reviewing some places I liked. A few friends from work came with me and we arrived about 5pm for diner. We made reservations and our table was set nicely upon arriving, no waiting is good. This was my first time here and it was a very good experience. The place is nice and comforting, paintings on the wall, colorful flags across the ceiling, and very clean. When we were walking to our table I noticed that they make their own tortillas in front of you, or at least in sight from where we were sitting. It was difficult deciding what to order, the food looked and smelt great. So we all order a drink gives and took a little more time to order. I have to point out that their bean dip is delicious! I like to feel out and try different items at a new place I haven't been before, so I went with a combination plate, which included 1 Chili Relleno, 2 Enchiladas, with rice and beans. I also added an El Pastor taco on the side. Once the food came out, everything looked very nice. I liked everything I had ordered, but the El Pastor taco was very memorable. The meat was very tender and juicy, fresh toppings, and nice in size. In conclusion, this place was very good! I had tried some of my coworkers food as well and definitely want to come back and order Good portions, great food, constant refills, and excellent service.
(4)Ian A.
This is by far the best mexican restaurant here in las vegas! I live far from this place but still make the far drive just to have my Carne Asada. mucho bueno! Also order their Horchata it will quence your thirst! The staff are very friendly and the food overall is great! I had my 25th Bday here. I highly recommend this place!
(5)Scott B.
The service is the best that I have seen and OMG the food was wonderful and not that expensive. This is a must to go and enjoy.
(5)Jonathan G.
Here we go you guys: Great food. Had the shredded beef chimichanga (pronounced Chimmy-CHANG-ga). Sarie had the pork carnitas (pronounced Car-knit-tuhs). Good. Good. Real good. Started out with two-for-one Mojitos. They were as refreshing as skinny dipping in the fountain of youth. We went with a groupon of course, so we also had two house margaritas. I had mine frozen (like my heart). Sarie had hers on the rocks (like our marriage). All good. This place gets crankin around 8 pm. So plan on a busy, eventful, loud experience. Which is exactly what we wanted. There was a birthday girl at the booth next to us. She was very pretty.They did the song and dance for her. Also, the little mariachi man with the guitar can break down one hell of a 'De Colores' if you're interested in that stuff. I am of course. Skipped out on desserts. who can eat a flan after all that booze and chips and rice and beans? The BEAR can, that's who! That's why next time I'm rocking CDJ with the big Bear and we'll go all the way with that caramel custard you guys.
(4)Makena S.
On a 4-day trip to Vegas we ate here twice. Yeah. It's pretty good. The standard chips and salsa with each order also come with a bean dip that's pretty good. And actually by the time my food came I was already pretty full from it! On the second visit we ordered the chorizo and cheese appetizer. I was expecting a queso fundifo-type deal, but it was literally partially-melted cheese with some crumbled chorizo and sliced (stewed) jalapenos on top. Quite disappointing, really. Their margaritas are good, and not too sweet. I got the two cheese enchiladas with rice and beans the first time we went. Their tortillas, both corn and flour, are handmade. Let me repeat that. Their tortillas are handmade. If that's not reason enough to eat there, then I don't know what is.
(3)Tony H.
Very pleased with this place. I heard mixed reviews but we had a great experience here. Bright pastel colors gave it a south of the border feel - a stark contrast to the grunge of Main St outside. Parking was decent, small lot but we had no problem finding a spot. Excellent service, the food was awesome. Tecate beer came in a can, unopened with a lime on top. The chips were a little bland though, but the salsa was good and had a nice kick to it and the bean dip was good too. We had the chicken tacos and beef enchiladas and it was awesome. The rice was really good too. Much better then I've had elsewhere around town. Definitely will go back again.
(4)Stella G.
Let me start by saying that I rarely leave negative reviews for restaurants, let alone rate them 1 star, but I feel that I need to share my experience at Casa Don Juan. I've visited Casa Don Juan several times. I usually order a margarita and chips and dip, because their food has never seemed too appetizing or authentic to begin with. After my last visit, I will NEVER return, not even if I am thirsty. I ordered a fish ceviche tostada and was served FROZEN, actually, Frostbit, shredded tilapia on a tortilla shell. As soon as I saw it, I questioned the waiter on what kind of fish they used for their ceviche as well as how they prepared it. The waiter did not know, so I waited, and waited for an answer. After thirty minutes with no response, I inspected it and confirmed the fish was frozen. I then personally walked the dish to the kitchen and questioned the cooks as to what I was being served. They confirmed it was frozen fish with lime juice, but that they'd be happy to make me another one. Seriously? They offered a shrimp ceviche, to which I replied "Is the shrimp frozen too?", sort of jokingly. They didn't lie and said that too was frozen shrimp with lime juice. But that they could go back and check that the shrimp was defrosted all the way! "NO, Thanks!" This is definitely not authentic ceviche, which they should disclose, but that is not even what I am complaining about. These were not even chunks of fish, it was the scraps of frozen bits you find at a bottom of a bag of frozen fish. Why would you serve that to your customers? If you are out of something on the menu, your customers prefer you tell them you're all out and not being served scraps of frozen bits of fish. Or maybe it always looks this way. Is making $8 dollars on the sale worth it? Needless to say, I highly recommend you DO NOT order ceviche, fish or shrimp, at Casa Don Juan. I haven't had much else there, like I said before but this is one of those things that is unforgivable when it comes to food. If I could rate zero stars, I would. Also, I paid my bill 100%, because they still charged me for this food. I was with my niece and nephew and they ordered burritos, and were charged and extra $1.50 for sour cream and another $1.50 for cheese, per burrito. That's just ridiculous. The waiter said it would come out of his check if we did not pay for it when I started complaining, so I just paid for it as to not cause a scene. What a joke!
(1)Kellee K.
We popped into Casa Don Juan for dinner last night. We got our usual carnitas for two and tamale, both were fantastic. The surprise tonight was the salsa and guacamole were also delicious. The salsa was nice and chunky with a little kick and the guac was so fresh and well seasoned. I hope they keep it up.
(5)Cheryl T.
My friend wanted Margaritas & Nachos. This place is just what we were looking for. It was busy when we went which we thought was a good sign. Service was excellent. Fast & Courteous. As soon as we sat, the chips, salsa & beans where on the table. Next came water. Then the waiter came and was very helpful when we were deciding what to order. I was craving fruity, so I order the large Mango Margarita & my friend ordered a large Strawberry. I like the fact that they use real fruit in there margaritas. They where large and not weak, perfect! We ordered the nachos. They where served on a very large platter drowned in real cheese w/ beans and shredded chicken. YUM!!!! There was live music & the atmosphere in the place was festive like a real mexican restaurant should be!!!! Will definitely be back to try more food & of course drink more margaritas.
(5)K G.
If I could give my experience 0 stars I would. The service was just awful! It started with 20 minutes for a drink order. Our server brought the wrong margarita. We ordered mango and they brought strawberry. The owner came over and told us off saying we ordered the wrong margarita and it was our error. She stood there scolding us saying we ordered strawberry when clearly we did not. They re-make the margarita and bring it and it's still the wrong one - a regular instead of mango (but at that point who cared). Our server forgot to order someones food and when we asked he said we never ordered it (even though we did and he repeated it back to us). The server then brought the wrong food for another person. When we spoke to the owner afterwards (again), she was just as rude (if not worse) and then said FINE I'll give you a 10% off coupon. We told her, we don't want a coupon we're just giving you feedback. We're not complaining for a coupon or discount. She raised her voice, started walking away, rolling her eyes and said it was all our fault. Granted, we're not a group of rocket scientists but being college educated adults I think we know how to order a meal. She was a real witch. Never ever again. Great food or not, the worst service ever.
(1)Tosh S.
I ago here more often than not for authentic Mexican food. It is very filling, as the portions are humongous! Make sure you are hungry.
(4)Lin S.
This review has been a long time coming. Casa Don Juan has been a must visit for me the past couple trips to Vegas thanks to a recommendation from a local friend. Why you might ask would I visit a Mexican restaurant with all the buffet choices available? Simple, as my Hispanic friends will say "I'm an undercover Mexican!" I love Mexican food from birria, menudo, tacos de lengua con todo por favor, bring it on with extra tapatio! Honestly though my real reason for coming here is their camarones a la diabla! I've had my share of camarones a la diabla and I have to say they are one of the best. The spices and seasoning is perfect if you like food extra spicy the way I do. Plus you won't find any packaged mission tortillas here. They are freshly hand made and their guacamole is amazing! As another yelper stated they do take a souvenir photo while you're there which might seem tourisy but my friends and I did not mind. The waiters were friendly and attentive each time I was there so no complaints from me for customer service. In fact they brought me a cup of water even when I didn't ask for it and kept coming by to see if I needed more water thinking the camarones would be too spicy for me. Tsk, Tsk, little do they know this Asian chica loves the heat! My only gripe would probably be the fact that they do not serve jaimaca. I ask for it each time I'm there in hopes that they will finally say yes but not yet. For now their horchata and jugo de pina will do. In any event, if you're looking for a great Mexican food joint slightly off the hustle and bustle of the strip, give Casa Don Juan a try.
(5)J D.
Over the years I have past this place 1000's of times. I finally had the opportunity to eat there yesterday and it was a big disappointment. We arrived a little early and decided to have a Beer and much on some Chips & Salsa while waiting for a friend to arrive. We also ordered a side of Guacamole to go with it. The Chips & Salsa were ok and the Guacamole was ok. The Chips didn't taste fresh and there was a bunch of mashed up small pieces at the bottom of the basket, which normally means we got an older batch and had the last basket before they prepared fresh chips.....Strike 1. When my friend finally arrived, it took forever for the server to come by and take our order. At first we didn't realize how long it was because we had a couple of Beers to hold us over, but after a while we began to notice that it was taking a long time. I had to flag her down after waiting for 15 minutes.....Strike 2. I ordered the Beef Fajitas & 1 of their Jalapeno & Cheese Tamales. They are known for their Tamales, so I was excited to have an opportunity to try one. The food came out pretty fast, but they didn't bring my Tamale and they didn't bring a friend's entree. We waited for the food....they brought out my friend's entree, but forgot my Tamale. I was too busy eating my Fajitas and didn't notice until I was 1/2 way through my food....I mentioned it to the waitress and she said she'd be right back with it. Meanwhile, the Beef Fajitas were ok.....the flavor wasn't as robust as I would like them to be.....and the meat wasn't up to par. It wasn't good quality steak in my opinion. Everyone finished their food and the conversation was so good that I forgot about my Tamale until my friend brought it to my attention.....damn, by that point I didn't even want it. So I mentioned it to the waitress.....she apologized, but it didn't seem sincere. We had a couple more Beers after lunch and when they brought the check, I saw the freakin' Tamale on the bill! What the hell?! Strike 3! At that point, I didn't care anymore and since the Tamale was only $3 I paid the damn bill and we left. Overall, I was disappointed with the service and the food quality. Will I return? Not a chance.
(2)Craig B.
Outstanding! Our group is from Texas so we were pretty hesitant to go to a Mexican restaurant in Vegas since we have great ones all around us at home. I couldn't be happier that we decided to go to Casa Don Juans anyway. The chips and corn and flour tortillas are all made great fresh, and the salsa, been dip, guacamole, and queso were delicious. The cheese enchilada was one of the best I have had, made with cheddar instead of American cheese with a tangy housemade red sauce. The carnitas, steak ranchero, and burritos were also all huge hits. And the servers were all helpful, nice, attentive, and generally great. An all around great experience. One caveat, don't walk there from the strop or downtown. Pretty long walk through a somewhat shady looking neighborhood, take a cab and you're set.
(5)Fred F.
very nice flavors and fast, friendly service. the only thing that keeps me from not enjoying lunch at casa don juan more often is the lack of a decently priced lunch menu.
(3)Jessica G.
Was in the mood for some good mexican food this past weekend and was told this was the place to check out... Gotta say I was not disappointed! The guacamole was yummy!!! The portions are big and the prices are more then reasonable. My chicken burrito was great..... I will definitely be back!
(4)Jeremy C.
This is another great spot for mexican food. Food here is defiantely above average and the service is what Vegas used to be about. In the past I have had Tamales, Enchiladas (Verde was tge best IMO), Chile Relleno and all were very good. Very wide array of tequilas for you to punish your liver with and they know how to break out a margarita. All in all this is a great spot....but I cannot give it 5 stars because you can still sense that little bit of quality that gets left out in high volume joints.
(4)Robert B.
Lunch gets pretty packed with the downtown government employee crowd, but there are generally tons of staff to help you get in, fed, and out. I've went a couple times around 2pm and loved it. If you're looking for mariachis, then bring an iPod. If you want Roberto's style quick food, then go to Robertos. This place has decently priced beers and food. I'm a fan of kicking back a couple Modelo's with some chips, salsa, and cocktail de camarones. But then again, if you're in a lunch rush, I don't think two or three beers is what you should be after. Overall, good place to grab a bite/brew with some friends, although for a date, the Bar + Arts Bistro is probably better to head to.
(4)Lycanmare D.
The food was absolutely magnificent... Authentic Mexican cuisine.. The guacamole was out of this world. We went for a party for 2 birthday dinner not knowing what to expect. We got a very nice surprise. The service was delightful the facility clean. The margaritas were offered in top shelf high quality liquor and made perfectly. The atmosphere was wonderful and very family friendly. the only draw back is that it was a tad noisy but not enough to down grade a star. Bravo Casa Don Juan.
(5)Nick L.
OK guys let me start off by saying until just about 3 years ago I have lived in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. I was born and raised in So Cal. I have done my grocery shopping at Mercado's. I've had many a drunken, reckless, eat till you burst and drink till you puke night in baja. I have smuggled fireworks and Cuban, or what I was told were, Cuban cigars across the border and yes, I have most likely eaten dog or donkey tacos in Tijuana. So If I am well versed enough to speak my mind about anything it would be Mexican food. With all that being said...On with the review. My quest for good humble Mexican food in the Vegas valley has been 3 years in the making and time after time I have been disappointed. This place however was good. It was not bad but it was not out of this world fantastic. I ordered a shrimp ceviche tostada 3 tacos, one carne asada, one al pastor, and one lengua to get a full range of flavors. The lengua was pretty damn good moist, tender and flavorful, the same goes for the pastor it had good flavor, good texture and the taste was pretty impressive. Now this was not the case with the asada. The carne asada taco was dry and overcooked I would like to think I just got a bad batch but who knows. OK on to the ceviche. The ceviche was again not fantastic but better than just average. I would like to have seen whole shrimp instead of the diced pieces of shrimp that they used here . There was also a lot of diced tomatoes to act as filler. If this same exact restaurant was located in Long Beach, CA I most likely would have given it 3 stars instead of 4, but considering the number of bad experiences I've had in Vegas, Casa Don Juan has acted as a glimmer of hope and provided this Californian a taste of home.
(4)aurora s.
WARNING: THE GUACAMOLE DIP THEY GIVE U WITH UR CHIPS IS NOT FREE. YOU'L GET CHARGED FOR IT EVEN WHEN U DIDN'T ORDER IT. Was in Vegas and found good reviews so my friend and I thought this would be a gr8 way to end our trip b4 we left...WRONG BECAUSE The manager is the rudest person I have ever encountered... in my life. He was all smiles when we first arrived, he seated us at our table. Then the waiter brought chips, salsa, and guacamole dip to our table and left. Complimentary RIGHT? All Mexican restaurants do this. We ordered our food, was alright. Got the bill and there was a $5 extra charge for guacamole dip WE NEVER ORDERED. Of course I thought this was an honest mistake, I told the waiter who then said sometimes the manager forgets to ask the costumers if they want it. Let me get him. What??/ we were never "asked." We call the manager who saw people around us were getting curious so he intentionally raised his voice and said "I know I asked you" He never did AT ALL "it's going to be $5" and he was being adamant. He added insult to injury by remarking well next time now u know in a snark tone. This guy is a major JERK and a LIAR. It's not the $5 but it's the principle of the matter, the fact he straight out lied and then raised his tone when others were listening to make it seem like he was right. The ironic part of all is that we witnessed the same scenario happen a few tables from us. The party called the owner but this time he quietly disputed with them because there seemed to be a very angry man he was dealing with as they were about to leave. I'm connecting the dots, they probably also had an issue with the MANAGER adding something onto their TAB that they never ASKED for. I thought I would end my Vegas trip with a bang by eating here but this guys nasty attitude caused us to leave our food. I couldn't stomach eating left overs from such a shady place. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
(1)Tana V.
Great food, amazing guacamole you must try it. Reasonably priced. Show up before six for happy hour.
(5)Ezra W.
Great authentic place for Mexican cuisine. The second you walk in it just gives off a good vibe. Food was really good too, I ordered the fajitas and everything came out fresh and hot. Only thing I wasn't too fond of was the guacamole. It was too plain. Just avocados and cilantro. It needed more salt line juice onions peppers etc.
(4)Lupita F.
Closest food to authentic mexican food! Its delicious and the home made tortillas are priceless!
(5)Lisa S.
Another great lunch time place. There is a wide variety of food on the menu. The service is usually very quick (in and out in less than an hour at lunch time). There is a different lunch special everyday. The red sauce on the enchiladas is divine.
(4)Kyle H.
Really loved the food and service! Fajitas were great! Huge portion size!
(4)Don S.
My girlfriend and I wanted a cheap, family style Mexican dinner off strip, without breaking the bank. Casa Don Juan delivered it! If you don't get the carnitas platter, you're crazy! Tender, succulent braised pork with delicious homemade tortillas, pico, roasted jalapenos, and fresh guac. Every bite was heaven. If I lived in Vegas, I'd eat this every week. The margs were great--healthy mix of fresh juice, mix and tequila. They went down easy and were reasonably priced. In Vegas that's under 10 bucks! We went back for breakfast. And I'd give them 4 stars for it. Potato burrito was tasty and she had potato tacos with eggs. Taters a little under done. Would like it spicier next time.
(5)Misti Y.
Man, I really wanted to like the house that Don Juan built partially because I want there to be really amazing restaurants downtown and partially because I've always thought it looked so festive. From the outside, it often looks as if it is glowing. As you know, I love an atmosphere that makes a statement, and I can definitely appreciate festive. I went for dinner with a group after a talk at the Historic 5th Street School. It is an adorable little place with bright walls, tiled floors and lots of wall flare. Although we arrived only an hour before they were closing, the servers were welcoming. There were only a couple of other tables of diners. The server brings salsa, bean dip and chips to the table. I would say that all were average. My friends had eaten at Don Juan before, and one ordered the chile relleno based on his previous experience. My other friend ordered two tacos, and I ordered a plate with one taco and one tamale. Perhaps I ordered poorly because the taco was solid, but the tamale was sad. Sad tamales are really sad. It was a weird diameter--I know that is an odd comment, but it was like a toilet paper roll, but a little shorter. I like a flatter tamale because it prevents them from drying out. Don Juan's tamale was very dry, and there was a lot of dough, not too much filling. Plus, it was lukewarm at best. I guess most of this could have been the result of it being a late in the day tamale. However, even early in the day it would have still been the same diameter with the same fillings, so, naaaah, I think it was simply a sad, little tamale. Hence, my sad little two stars.
(2)Tomas H.
Very nice people very nice food. It could be enough but I feel compeled to express my support for CassaDon Juan in few more words than that. Extremely big and tasty meals, very fast service, attentive waitress etc. seems to be standard there. We lived in Vegas at Stratosphere and were little unsure during our walk there - neighbourhood is not among the most pretty in the city, you walk past several used cars joints and repair shops, the street lights were off....but it all ended when we entered the Casa. The only thing I would change (at least for this particular evening) was the guitarist - although he seemed pretty skilled, mood of his songs wasn't very encouraging. I thought his songs should be more lively. Go there and don't worry, you will fell well there.
(4)Mike B.
So I'm a gringo as they refer to us- A group of pale skinned honkies whose greatest contribution to the Mexican food culture is taco bell. I wouldn't know "authentic" Mexican food from plain old Mexican food but this place is really good. It's a far cry from the ultrabland shite we call Macayo's. The service was good, and we really enjoyed the food. The beef seemed to be actual beef which was a really cool treat. The burrito was huge, the salsa's great and I got a bueno vibe.(see what I did there?) It's my first review, and yes I'm really like this in real life. You should add me as a friend cause I eat out alot, and I make with the laughing all the time.
(5)Brian L.
This place is GREAT! I would have given it 5 stars because I really enjoyed our first visit. The food was fantastic! The service was friendly, prompt, and attentive even though it was a busy night. Unfortunately the female waitresses we had on our next two visits seemed to be annoyed about having to serve us. If we ever go back, we'll request Walter and leave the kids at home. They charge too much for the kids in my opinion anyway. They seem to be discouraging families from dining there and with food as good as they serve they can probably afford to alienate us.
(4)Ryo Z.
This was restaurant recommended to me many times from friends and coworkers. I was invited for lunch by a coworker and was brought here. Walking into the restaurant you're immediately transformed into another world with all the decorations it really adds to the look and feel of the interior that's fun, festive, and makes one pause to take a moment to soak it all in. The menu alone is just as fun with many delicious offerings. They start us off with our drinks and chips, salsa and some refried beans! Our meal came out much quicker than anticipated! The portions were great, the food was incredible. I'm now gonna jump on the bandwagon and let other people know about this place! Bon appetit! :)
(5)David A.
I use to come here all the time as it's literally down the street from my high rise. If you wanted to satisfy your Mexican cravings, Casa Don Juan was the place to be. However, lately the food has been gross and "un-authentic". As we sat, the chips were cold and stale, the salsa and refried beans also cold, lumpy and watery. Strike one. Next came out entrees. Within 10 minutes after place our order (literally 10 minutes), our food came. Here comes strike two: tacos looked as if some through a bunch of ingredients together in a tortilla, fried it with enough grease to take a shower with but yet also cold. Beans were flat and mushy, rice cold and stuck together. I mean, seriously? Complete half-ass food. How do you mess something like this up? Clearly, just because you have traditional Mexican decor, have traditional Mexican music and your menu in Spanish, does not make you an "authentic" Mexican restaurant. In the end, I will not be coming back here. I'd rather drive the extra mile or so to El Dorado Cantina.
(1)Allison J.
Good, reliable Mexican food. I've been here 2x and both times were satisfying. It's conveniently located to the First Friday festivities... and you can guarantee yourself a healthy portion of food. The grilled fish Ranchero style was perfectly cooked. Guacamole was good with just the right amount of onions. The margaritas were a little weak though so expect to drink a few before you get a buzz. If you come on a First Friday, expect a crazy crowd and expect that your server may be in the weeds and therefore... not so attentive. Come any other night of the month and service should be just fine. I like this place because the crowd... and the hot summer night I just walked out of and into this restaurant.... somehow reminds me of a night at Chuy's in Austin, TX.
(4)Paris R.
i would like to start off to say that i had a good meal. but i went to the bar had two drinks.. i played 55.00 dollars and i was ready to pay for my food they charged me for my drinks i said why when i played 55.00 they gave me the receipt that "was wrong".. it said i sat down there at 6:24pm and i arrived at 5:18 pm...which was wrong because, i made it there at 6:35 i picked my daughter up then came over to eat for almost 45 minutes. to make a long story short i asked them to go over the cameras they said, "they don't work" management was rude and she did nothing to help me. not even go back on the receipts an clarify that i wasn't lying. im not please and i feel like this company is getting over on alot of people with "gambling".. its not about the food or the drinks it about how she gave me receipts that clearly showed i wasn't there at that time. nacy g. our waitress was amazing wonderful server!... management sucks!!!! I WOULD LIKE FOR EVERYONE TO BE ADVISED THAT THEY ARE TAKING PEOPLES MONEY!! AND THEIR GAMBLING MACHINES ARE WRONG! AND BETTER MANAGEMENT! I WANT MY DAMN MONEY BACK HIGHLY UPSET AND I WANNA PUSH THIS FURTHER CAUSE THIS IS HIGHLY UPSETTING!
(1)L L.
Delicious food. Atmosphere like my families parties but my family wasn't there! Super friendly and nice.They had singing the night we were there.We got huevos rancheros,chile relleno and our friend carne asada or something like that.All mouthwatering and the homemade flour and corn tortillas hot and fresh.I will definatley keep going back.
(5)Crystal C.
Every time I end up going to Casa Don Juan, which is pretty much every First Friday because they're right down the street from where I'm hanging, there is an encounter with a crazy person or two. Sometimes the crazy people are in my group yakking on and on about riding sheep, sometimes they're in the form of a large, older woman showing us the tattoo on her breast. And in case you were wondering, yes it involved a rose. Because of this and this alone, this very mediocre place gets an extra star. I loves me some crazies! The food is OK. It's not scary or anything, and when you've got a Friday night, beer fueled hunger on it can be damn fine. It's better than Macayo's even though the waitresses share uniforms, I think. The service is pretty universally crappy. Maybe it's because I'm there on what has to be their busiest night of the month, but seriously, one should not have to wait 20 minutes for a check. I would like to kiss the man who brought a fellow diner a side of sour cream on a plate. A few minutes later, he reached for what he thought was his napkin and got a surprise. It gave me a different crazy to look at to distract me from that lady's boob.
(4)Robert G.
In my experience Mexican fare in Las Vegas is pretty much the same. This restaurant has recipes more like those in Albuquerque.
(5)Bronsen K.
The thing I love about this place is that there are so many options with room for modification. I will admit that I'm a picky eater and this restaurant is always willing to modify it's dishes to fit my needs. The staff is great and for the prices these dishes go for, the value can't be beat. Appetizers like the Salsa, Pico De Gallo, and Beans are always there right after you sit down and ordering is an easy process because the servers are always very knowledgeable about the food on the menu. There's also a guitar player who plays tunes for the customers and happily takes requests from the audience. Every time I go there though I want to tune his guitar cause it's waaaaaaaay out of tune haha... maybe it's supposed to be that way I'm not sure. Kidding aside, it's always nice to hear a song or two while we eat. Service and food are both exemplary here and definitely recommend Casa Don Juan to everyone. Two words: Chile Rellenos... 'nuf sed!
(5)Joey P.
Very good and consistent. Nice place to go for an inexpensive lunch. Never in the area for dinner so I don't know how it is there, but I would think it's just as good.
(4)John B.
[Location is 1204 S. Main]. I really enjoyed the management and staff here. All were friendly and bilingual. More than willing to allow me to practice my Spanish. The food was serve quick, and hot. The (pineapple fruit) drink I had accompanied my Veggie tacos and guacamole tip nicely. Only down side to this place was the chips. I love good tortilla chips and Don Juan's didn't get me hot or bothered. Still for the price, this place was a great value.
(4)A V.
I have been here twice now - once for lunch and once for dinner. Both times I have gotten below-average Mexican food. My fajita meat was so dry that it was almost inedible and required an awful lot of water to get it down. My enchiladas were bland and flavorless. Their margaritas are great, though, and are hella strong! Decor is colorful and bold, but the layout is terrible and doesnt cancel out noise. The restaurant is VERY loud and it was challenging to hear my friend from across a table! The blender at the bar also is really noisy and we had to stop our conversation every time it went off.
(2)Jose U.
I had a super burrito mojado, and it was quitate el hambre buey! !!! It was full of Mexican taste,... The 7 mares was incredibly great. ...
(4)Janelle G.
I believe I've came here about 5 times now, and I really never had a disappointing experience. My most recent experience I came here during lunch and surprisingly it wasn't too busy. They always start you off with fresh tortilla chips and the bean and salsa dip. We didn't have the guacamole this time, but I have tried it and boy is it delicious. I've never tried Huevos Rancheros before so I decided to give it a go. I was overall pleased with how it tasted. Eggs made over medium correctly and the rice and beans were super tasty. I've also tried their fajitas which were awesome, the meat was cooked perfectly and I loved the 'grilled' veggies that come on the hot platter. They do make their tortillas fresh there, usually when I come in I see the lady making them. The place usually gets really warm and I can slightly feel the cool breeze blowing, but not enough to bother me. The service was 'OK' she came by a few times and checked on us, but took a while to grab our check. I do enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Location is very close to my house so I don't see myself not coming here.
(3)Erica D.
Every time we visit Vegas, this place is a must!! They always exceed our expectations food and service wise. I highly recommend the green salsa chilaquiles and aquas frescas, but I'm certain anything on their menu is delicious. I have to rave about their consistently great service; they are attentive, friendly, and really make you feel like you're eating at home. Do yourself a favor and come eat here :)
(5)Shelby E.
If you're looking for great food get to this place! I went to a family dinner for my boyfriends sisters 21st birthday. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. I shared the chicken and steak fajitas with my boyfriend and they were so tasty! I highly recommend this place. For dessert they served the birthday girl a rather large slice of chocolate cake and put a sombrero on her head and all the employees, with sombreros as well, sang her happy birthday. Thanks for the great food and service!
(5)Ellen F.
Anyone who gives this place anything less than 5 stars needs to reevaluate their priorities in life! I've been eating at Casa Don Juan for years and the food has never changed and is always top notch! We were promptly seated and asked if we want cheese dip of guac. Of course we said yes to the guac! Your crazy if you don't say yes!! I love that the cost is "market price" like we are ordering a lobster or something. It's not crazy expensive and so worth the $5.95 we paid. The chips and salsa were brought out quickly along with our drink order. My mom enjoyed her meal as did I. I ordered the "super burrito" with chili verde. It was the perfect amount of spicy. It was gigantic and I was only able to eat less than half for I was full from the bomb chips and dips! We had margaritas to add to the great meal! The service is always great! They are friendly and give you the feeling that they are pleased you are there dining with them. Even the guys who fill your water and refill your chips are friendly and efficient! They have a small outdoor dining area which would be ideal on a First Friday! Parking is ample both in front and out back. Don't listen to the negative ninnies on this place! They don't know good Mexican food! Can't wait for my hubs to bring me back here for our anniversary next week
(5)Andy R.
Great customer service great appetizer I had guacamole with chips and salsa and carnitas everything was delicious especially the watermelon margaritas. Nothing but a good time at Casa Don Juan I will always keep coming back..
(5)Luis C.
We came early in the morning for breakfast. It was just perfect, although is a little far from the strip (if your vacationing in vegas) it's worth the drive. I had the green chilaquiles, my wife the red ones, and I can tell you it was an authentic Mexican kitchen flavor, too bad I forgot to take a picture. The decoration is really nice with art of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo all over the restaurant, the restrooms clean and beautifully decorated. Definitely we have to come back and taste their dinner menu, I wouldn't doubt it must be delicious.
(5)Brian A.
This spot is absolutely terrific. Very authentic Mexican food and atmosphere. We've been here a number of time and each time we leave happy and full. Fast, friendly service. Great location right downtown
(4)Jennifer W.
This is hands-down my favorite Mexican restaurant. I've visited many times over the years and the service has always been excellent. Their lunch service is especially fast but their servers actually seem to want to be there. The food is so good and the place is always full.
(5)Mariah R.
The plates are extremely over priced. The food is just okay. And the service was meh. We had a large party and were rushed out , plates were taken away even though food wasn't finished , it was just a mess. The servers were attentive . It suck because I used to be a huge fan of this place . I brought my In-laws here and I was embarrassed that I recommended this place.
(3)Shawn J.
Since I moved to Las Vegas a few years ago Yelp has rarely been wrong when it comes to restaurants. But in the case of Casa Don Juan the 3 1/2 stars they have at the time this review is being written is 2 1/2 stars too much. I ended up giving Casa Don Juan a try for lunch. And to be honest while it's been less than 2 weeks since I was there I remember these things..which are not good. Flat iced tea. Very slow service. A very long wait for my check and my debit card to be returned. I do remember trying to enjoy a beef taco but it was too greasy to finish. I remember flavorless chips and...well they call it salsa but I thought perhaps someone confused the salsa bucket in the back with a water jug and they decided to fill it with tap water before realizing their mistake. It was red...it had cilantro and other stuff in it, but it was not anything I'd want to eat again. I'm really struggling to find something positive to say about this place...and I just can't. I wave my white flag of surrender...I ended up not eating the cheese enchilada! I've never left a cheese enchilada on my plate before. How in the heck can someone mess up a cheese enchilada and leave it flavorless is beyond me but they found a way to do it. To call this stuff authentic...please, stop drinking the tequila because it's not all that. 1 Star - And that's only because I'm forced to give at least one to post.
(1)Amelia J.
My favorite Mexican Restaurant in Las Vegas!! I always order the Chilaquiles. My husband and I are Mexican and a little picky of where we eat our Mexican food. This place is our spot!. My 4year old loves it and we get a complimentary photo to take with us, so I have plenty of photos of myself with my family. We get great service and if we want anything special for my 4year old they always accommodate. I didn't give them a 5 star only because the parking...well it sux to find a good parking spot, however the car shop behind them are very kind and will let us park in their business parking lot.
(4)Rachel S.
I've been here twice - once in 2013 with Justin G. and another with Brian P. yesterday (1/8/15.) Both times I've been I was highly disappointed. Ridiculous prices (nearly every entree is in the $13.99 - $18.99 range) for what amounts to a big scoop or rice and beans and some packaged nonsense. First time I came here, I had a soup. This time I had the chicken mole platter with no beans ($13.99.) I took one bite and could tell that this was prepackaged sauce poured on top of frozen, precut strips of chicken rib meat. I asked for more salsa and the waiter said "okay" but never brought any more out. I noticed the women at the next table were commenting on how the cheese was congealed on their food. I bet the food goes into a salamander partially frozen for that to happen. This place needs to pare down their menu and prices and focus on preparing a smaller number of menu items exceptionally well. If they started preparing quality food, they wouldn't need a Groupon when they're already an established restaurant.
(2)Rachael Z.
I've heard about this place from pretty much all my friends at some point, so I decided to finally check it out. Super easy to find and the building has a fun, comfy atmosphere. There's not too much parking right near the restaurant, but plenty within walking distance. We were greeted at the door by a friendly hostess and led to our table. The hostess immediately asked us if we wanted either cheese dip (which I've heard is amazing) or guacamole with our chips and salsa (including bean dip). Being that my friend and I don't respond well to dairy, we opted for the guac. The hostess informed us that it was extra, which we said was fine. Had I known it was almost $6 more, I think I would've said no... super yummy guac, but not worth an extra $6. My friend prefers her guac with more seasoning and additional ingredients, so she thought it was just ok. I love plain guac, so I thought it was delicious. The bean dip was just ok. But I've been spoiled by Leticia's (north side of town) AMAZING bean dip. Our server was great and attentive. He recommended the piña colada and checked to see the ingredients for us. The piña colada was delicious and just a fun experience! Brought out in a pineapple instead of a glass! For my entrée, I had the one taco meal with carne asada meat. The taco meal was good, but not amazing. Came with beans and spanish rice. Overall, fun experience and good (not amazing) food. I kind of left feeling like I could've gone to a Mexican fast food place near my house for more food and way cheaper. Or made the drive all the way to Leticia's. Would go again to try a different dish.
(4)Lions D.
This used to be a favorite of my family, but our last couple of visits not so much. After a dissatisfied service a few months ago we gave it a break and then tried again today. And again disappointing. Service was definitely lacking. Waiter didn't fully know the lunch specials, before they had a paper that came with the menus showing lunch specials but not any more. Food was satisfactory at best and from what I was told of my group. As for mine, I decided to step away from my regular enchiladas and try the shrimp burrito that was I believe $14. That definitely was nothing special especially in presentation. A burrito on a plain plate, no sour cream, no lettuce. Roberto's and Fausto's in the area have a shrimp burrito for half the price that kills this. Something here has changed from what it's been in the past.
(2)Ravi T.
So this place has consistently been getting worse each time I've been coming here. Not sure if they plan on getting better. A huge vegetarian alert: according to Javier, almost everything is cooked with lard....even the chips. That's sad as the last time I asked he didn't mention that. Service can definitely be improved.
(2)Brittany C.
This place ripped me off, they charged me $13 for a bean and cheese burrito wet (ala carte). Just beans cheese and red sauce. I know I probably should've asked the price before ordering but it typically at most restaurants it's a cheaper option. I thought that they made a mistake on our bill so I asked them about it and they seemed to think that is perfectly fine to charge that much for a not even that big burrito all by itself. Up until then the service was good though.
(1)Shannon Y.
I was hoping that I did not have to write a review about Casa Don Juan as two stars but I have to be completely honest in my rating. We were in the neighborhood and decided to give them a shot during the "Cinco de Mayo" celebrations. They were planning three days of festivites 3rd-5th we decided on the kickoff party on Sunday. How disappointing this visit was. The staff the greeted us right away and we were seated shortly. This is where the service took a turn for the worst. It took several minutes for someone to greet us at the table and get the beverages ordered. We decided on a couple of margarita's one on the rocks and one blended. On the rocks is my preference but my lady friend had the blended and you could not taste the tequila or sweet and sour in that one. The blended was not the best tasting drink I have had very watery and lacked flavor besides the salted rim. Now the big fiasco starts during the order process. We were looking for a veggie burrito which they had on the menu for $8.00 or so but the server said No! you should order the number 35 which was $13.99. We needed a build your own burrito with beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guac wrapped in a tortilla. Easy right?? Well, I had to repeat myself about SIX times to ensure it would come out correctly and even then it did not. Beans were served on the side with rice and the tortilla was filled with lettuce, cheese and sour cream only. Not sure what happened??? I brought it to there attention and all I got was Sorry! That's it. WTF? My Enchilladas were ok. I had the order of 3 and went with one of each of beef, chicken and cheese. I opted for both green and red sauce on top. one was supposed to be spicier than the other but I could not tell. The kids share the nacho order but for $6.99 and made incorrectly than requested. We recieved a plate full of tortilla chips with beans, melted cheese, and sour cream. No tomato or guac as requested but the meat was on the side which was correct. The food was completely ordinary. Nothing memorable at all. what was memorable was the service or lack there of. Slow throughout the entire dining experience. What was more of a concern was the lack of enthusiam on the employees faces. I did not see anyone besides the host smiling. The bar tenders both the male and female looked as if they were mean as junk yard dogs. Very unwelcoming. This is supposed to be a "Cinco De Mayo" Celebration and none of the staff looked like they were having fun or were even interested in working Sunday. What a shame. The first impression of Casa Don Juan was not a great one and we will not likely be back anytime soon.
(2)Chantalle U.
This place was excellent. Can we begin by talking about the Frida Khalo decor? It's so awesome to see such a great artist to be their center of atmosphere. On that note, the music was great. A little surprised they don't have a dance floor for later in the evening. Let's talk food. Holy crap. If you eat here, you will not be disappointed. Everything is seasoned to perfection and the portions will definitely fill you right up! This place had authentic delicious Mexican food. Oh, and the margaritas are of the chain, on the rocks or blended. Thumbs up!
(5)Latashia K.
The margaritas at Don Casa Juan Mexican restaurant we're not bad. I ordered the strawberry margarita and my friends ordered a Cadillac watermelon margarita. They brought us free chips, beans, and salsa to go with our margaritas. The staff was very friendly and we received a free picture of us. Next time we come back to this restaurant we will have to eat a meal.
(4)Jenn P.
Went here this evening with my friend, she had been a few times with her co workers. Initially walking in the door the girl at the front wasnt very friendly when we asked about happy hour. She was a lil snippy and no reason to be. Sat down the waiter was very friendly and nice although I dont recall his name. He was very attentive and got our drinks and chips quickly. The menu I felt was way over priced 12.99 for 2 chicken enchiladas with beans& rice. Everything was 12.99 and up.. the food was flavorless except the green sauce. Felt like for the price it should have been alot better. I've been going to Chapala's for years and thought id try this spot but I have to say no comparison at all. I can't say I will go back again here.
(2)Jaz C.
Food was delicious. The sauces and bean dip were on point. The margaritas were ok but the overall experience was good.
(4)Chrissy D.
Can I give this place zero stars? EVERYONE at our table of 8 got terrible FOOD POISONING!!!! All 8 of us we sick for 5 days after eating here last Saturday night. I really hope that management reads this and responds...
(1)Jeannie E.
Usually get really good service but tonite it was horrible. We had a Groupon so maybe that's why the waitress treated us like crap. Had to ask for water THREE times and when the check came she said we had to pay up front at the register which was never the case in the past. While at the register, two other waiters came up with money/credit cards for other customers to settle their bills for them. The food was good as always and the margaritas were yummy as well (although I asked for NO salt on the rim but got salt anyway). Unfortunately the waitress was so bad that I'll think twice about coming here again. There are other good Mexican restaurants in Vegas.
(3)Ray M.
This is the go to place for Mexican food here in Las Vegas. Just make sure you get here early so you can get parking
(4)Jennifer S.
We found Casa Don Juan by accident looking for hangover food/drinks off of the Vegas strip. We got very lucky landing here! The chips/salsa/beans that come to the table free are so good, so was the bloody Mary and the pineapple pina colada. It has great outdoor seating which we sat at to enjoy the sun, inside the restaurant was pretty cold at the time. My sister had the chicken fajitas and the portion size was huge, and she loved them. I had a platter with pork tamales YUM! a beef taco that was ok and a fried pablano pepper stuffed with cheese also very good. We ate everything and it did help cure the hangover. Definitely tasted like authentic Mexican you can only get on the West coast.
(4)Kerry O.
In town with the family for one night. Stayed on the strip. My cousin is a local now, but having come from upstate NY as well, he knows that excellent Mexican food is hard to come by. We went with 4 adults and 3 children for Easter dinner. The food was amazing. The service was outstanding. So worth getting off the strip for some outstanding food at great prices as well.
(5)Cindy L.
There were a lot of problems with this place. After repeating my order three times because my waiter just couldn't get it right, my order still came out wrong. I notice the waiter struggle with taking my order so I repeated my order in Spanish (not bc I'm racist - for that person that felt the need to attack me on that) but because I had no problem being patient and making sure he got my order right. And he managed to mess up the table next to us (maybe he was new?) We went at a time that wasn't busy but felt he was all over the place but couldn't really manage to get anything right. How does a Mexican restaurant get Tacos so wrong? This place manages to do just that. The food itself was horrible. We came here as it was highly recommended to be the best Mex Restaurant in Vegas but were highly disappointed w the food itself. And to top it off we had to wait a very long time to get our check. Only reason we left a tip was for the bus boys who manages to keep up with our refills. Our waiter just took our orders, managed to screw our orders and we had to track him down for our check. (Not exaggerating - my husband had to track him down bc he neglected to come by our table to check on us) If you are looking for a decent Mex Restaurant than try to avoid this place. It sucks! As some are offended for my review then just ignore it and go because you enjoy this place so much. I write my review based on MY experience and don't appreciate haters hating bc they don't agree. YELP is meant to voice your opinion on businesses as everyone has different experiences. Fortunately, I've had great Mexican food and I don't believe this was one of them. Forget about the bad service we received but the food was just not good.
(1)Erika L.
5 stars for awesome service. 3 stars for food. They serve retried beans and salsa w/chips great taste! I ordered shrimp toastada the shrimp is not cooked w/the lemon :( was just okay. the hubby ordered the cheese tamale REALLY MOIST great taste! The rice was just okay also. The drinks were not the best Michelada was not good. The strawberry margarita was not good either especially for $13.
(3)Michelle E.
Cute little Mexican restaurant near downtown with super speedy and friendly service. A little pricey---$20 for chilaquiles?! They make fresh corn and flour tortillas in the corner of the dining room. They get pretty busy at times, but Sunday lunch hour is a good time to beat the crowd.
(4)Caitlin M.
First off when we arrived we were told that it was shift change so we couldn't be seated right away. We waited for 15 minutes while people just hung around the hostess stand chatting. Then we sat down and I ordered a frozen margarita which was brought on the rocks. When it was sent back I suspect it was brought back to me after having just been run through a blender and having ice added to it. Pretty much just tasted like ice. Food was fast, but blah and then we had to wait 30 minutes for our check. Finally, after paying at the register I was waiting for my partner to go to the bathroom and our waiter came up to see how much he got tipped. I don't think he realized that I was the person standing right there. You just waited on us! What the hell? Overall- don't do it if you can avoid it.
(1)Jessica S.
Our team from work came here before an event for some breakfast and it was alright. I wasn't blown away but I did enjoy it. Their home-made tortillas were delightful but I didn't think my Huevos Rancheros were all that great, otherwise. The sauce on top was somewhat bland and the eggs were overcooked (for being over medium). I tried my boyfriend's Chile relleno and I didn't like the cheese inside. He said he liked them but he's had better. I just wasn't that impressed by the whole meal. The waitress was awesome so we did appreciate that. Also, the fresh-squeezed lemonade was great. I would definitely get that again. In the end though, I probably won't come back to pay $10 for a dish I didn't enjoy.
(3)Melinda D.
We have been eating at Casa Don Juan at least once a week for over two years. Recently the food and service has not been as good. Today the red chile sauce tasted like tomato paste, sweet and not typical at all. My order was not correct. Also, we tire of being asked if we want our photograph every time we come, and we are regulars. Finally, I do not care for the singing duo. It is not pleasant to eat with constant interruptions, nor with additional unpleasant noise.
(2)Tina S.
Great food, affordable, friendly staff and prompt service. I ordered the chicken taco and mixed ceviche. I gave them 4 stars because I didn't know there was octopus in the ceviche and it was not written in the menu. I didn't end up eating it. But overall I was pretty satisfied and will go back again.
(4)Emily W.
Outstanding food! Great service! Super excited for the new Summerlin location! I would recommend the Cadillac margaritas. BEST MARGARITAS IN VEGAS PEOPLE! And as for food, I would have to say the Carnitas (#10) is what I usually order and it never fails. Me and my family will definitely be returning soon!!!!
(5)Derek F.
This place was actually really delicious it's located little bit off the beaten path but it's very good the prices were a little bit high and the cameraman who walked around never gave us our picture but anything besides that was really delicious
(4)Michelle C.
Very cute place inside. Food was good, but not great. Service was pretty bad. *No children's menu* I ordered 2cheese enchiladas with an order of beans and rice. $12.99. I did enjoy everything, the sides of rice and beans were kinda small. Zordon got the wet super burrito with green sauce. Rice, beans. $13.99. The burrito was smaller than most and wasn't very good. My littles got the flautas combo. $13.99.. because they didn't have a children's menu. Service: they all looked sad. Like they didn't want to me there. We had to ask them for water several times. They weren't very attentive. Then they sat a family of about 15 right next to us. Really?? They have enough room to leave some space for us. Anyway. Then as we leave the hostesses weren't any better. Decor was actually very cute. A little bit weird though, the obsession with Frida. Still, done well. I would consider giving this place a second chance if the prices weren't so high for the kind of food i get in any average Mexican restaurant
(3)Nik O.
DO NOT BUY THEIR STUPID GROUPON and actually probably don't even bother coming here. No i'm not just another cheap @ss w/ a groupon b*tching about having issues using the discount. They either really don't update their own website, or have ridiculously inflated their prices while this groupon is on - i'm not sure which. It was a great deal $10 lunch for 2 and of course there was a $ restriction on the food ($10-11/person), and you pay whatever is over, which is fine. Except that it doesn't mention you can't just order an $8 burrito, you can only order from their comidas y cenas pages (plates w/ beans and rice). Website says $13 for a chimichanga/current menu is $16, website says $10 for chilaquiles/current menu is $20. This isn't effen Border Grill wtf! I liked the atmosphere, the food was ok, not much better than Roberto's though. Fast friendly service, but i don't appreciate this bait and switch sh*t. I'd be curious to see if their prices go down once the groupon expires, but irrelevant because i'm never going back to find out.
(1)Chris C.
We came here on a Thursday afternoon and ordered 1. Super burrito - 14 2. Enchilladas - 11 For $5 (Used the $10 Groupon for $20) - Horrible parking! Luckily, after a 2nd round, someone pulled out so we swept in. It looks like that other customers parked on street. - Busy. We came during lunch hour and had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. - Groupon lunch special was only valid for lunch entrees. Cheapest Lunch entree was 11, so the value of actual $20 is diminished. - Love the Chips and Dip! Dip comes with both salsa and beans! This is the first Mexican restaurant where they gave beans for free! - Large portions. - Fast and friendly service. Everything went smoothly. - Super burrito and Enchillada were satisfying. Lots of beef. - Comparable to Legit SoCal Mexican fast-food (Pepe, Molca salsa, etc...) but you get the whole dining in experience.
(4)Charles D.
Great Mexican food! I was a little nervous because I am pretty picky about my Mexican food -- but this was great! The service was fantastic. Their salsa was amazing -- one of he best I've ever had. It kind of tasters like it had a few tomatillas thrown in too. It tasted extremely fresh, like they just made it. I will definitely go back next time I am in Las Vegas.
(4)Deborah E.
Easily found parking out front. Always seems to be cars all round, figured the place might be popular. Seated in a near empty restaurant in the back by bar. Waiter came over every few minutes to ask if I was ready to order- with menu open. The food came in about 4 mins after I ordered. Just an assembly line I guess. Margaritas were mostly the pre-mixed sweet and sour. Man took away chips and plate before we were done. The push to turn over the table was keenly felt. The tamale was tender, chips store bought, table salsa ok. Beans were good, but it all needed a lot of heat. Did not feel like a $30 dinner.
(2)Kayla G.
Absolutely the best mexican food I've had in the US to date (and I've been everywhere except New England, Alaska, and Hawaii). The refried beans have pork in them which sucks for me since I'm allergic to pig, but all 5 of us loved the meal. Very pleased and a must-visit for anyone that prefers a less touristy Las Vegas experience.
(5)Ellen C.
I've been to Casa Don Juan at least a dozen times, and I've never had a bad meal. And I've never had to wait more than a half hour for it. (And that's pushing it.) This place is fast! And delicious! When I moved here from Texas 16 years ago, I wanted to find a great Mexican restaurant. But everything was on the California-Mexican side of things (lots of cilantro, mango, and crap like that). And then I found Casa Don Juan. I'm not saying this place is true Tex-Mex, but it sure is good. It's my favorite Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas, and that's saying something. From the homey bean dip they give you with your chips to the homemade tortillas, this place is legit. And they sure love them some Frida Kahlo. (Look around; you'll see what I mean.) But on to the food... As I said, I've been here a lot and usually get the traditional fare (tacos, burritos, chile rellenos). Tonight the spouse and I decided to try something different: he got the tongue, and I got the chicken mole. I'm not a big fan of organ meat, but I liked the tomatilla sauce on my husband's tongue (THAT sounds wrong!), and the important thing is that he loved it. My mole was delicious; one of the best sauces I've had. Our waiter was great, and it was nice that we could use a Groupon for most of the meal. Even without a coupon, I would (and will) come back to Casa Don Juan. I've had their fish and chilaquiles, but there's still plenty of other menu options I need to try!
(5)Brian W.
4 of us came here with low expectations, and I'm still giving this place 1*. None of us were at all pleased with what we got. The only saving graces are: * We probably didn't need to eat that much food anyway, so leaving 1/2-3/4 of our food was ok * Right down the block from the Velveteen Rabbit, one of our favorite little spots for a drink. Will not be back. Things said during our dinner: Too dry, flavorless, gross, something seems wrong. To be fair, I've actually *heard* from someone that this place is decent, and they were shocked at my feedback. I hope I'm wrong, but our experience was atrocious. Even the chips and salsa: the chips were stale and the salsa was awful. There's plenty of better food around -- don't waste a meal here.
(1)Brock L.
Delicious! I've been searching for authentic Mexican cuisine since I moved here. This is it. The best!
(5)Christina M.
My husband and I have been going to this restaurant several years, and have always been happy with the service, however in the past few months, the service has declined. My last visit was horrible. I ordered the wet burrito, and was told it came with pico de gallo and guacamole. I asked to substitute chopped tomato and onion for the pico de gallo and sliced avocado for the guacamole. The waiter seemed hesitant with my substitution request, but took my order anyway. My order came with the sliced avocado, but not the tomato or onion. I talked to my waiter, and he went to get it corrected. He returned, and said that he made a mistake, the pico de gallo was not included in the burrito, so the change could not be made. I asked him to please have my order prepared the way I requested it, and to make it to go. In the meantime, my napkin fell to the floor, someone picked it up, but did not bring me a new napkin. I voiced my concern to the manager, and the best she could do was to give me 20% off. I felt that was the final insult and have no plans to return to the restaurant. Their food is excellent. The chefs are always consistent with the quality of the meals. If I do go back there, my order will be to go.
(2)Marc W.
By far the best Mexican restaurant I've been to. And I'm from San Diego so I've been to a lot. Wish we had a Casa Don Juan down there! The beans they serve with chips and salsa are a culinary work of art as well as the salsa. I've eaten there several times and it's always been great. Pork and chicken tamales were awesome as well as the enchiladas. LOVE this place and always make it a must stop at whenever I am in Vegas.
(5)Yndianna R.
I LOVE THIS PLACE !!!!!!! I live in Vegas , and I approached this place it was my first time here and it won't be my Last !!!!! Everything was amazing
(5)Andrea W.
Stopped in for lunch at the Art District. What a great experience. Best Mexican food I have had in the 10+ years I have lived here.
(5)Samantha R.
Normally, I love Casa Don Juan. The pollo endiablo (spelling definitely wrong there) is delish, and homemade tortillas? To die for. Did I mention the make fried ice cream with Fruity Pebbles? SO GOOD! I've been here twice before and had a wonderful experience each time with great service - today was almost bad enough to make me not want to return. The waiter was exceptionally bad. First, my friend tried to order a side of soup; apparently the sides of soup aren't sold on Sundays, okay, that's weird but whatever, she adjusted. Her salad came a good 15 minutes before my chicken, so she was nearly finished by the time I barely started. We went to order our favorite, the fried ice cream. We were kept waiting for about 10 minutes after ordering and then the waiter came back to tell us that there was no fried ice cream today because the ice cream was too soft. Um, you can't stick that in the freezer? His reply was chilling (even if the ice cream wasn't) : "The freezers aren't strong enough to freeze ice cream." WHAT? While I was screaming to get out of there and questioning where my meat was kept, if not in this subpar freezer, my friend asked him to recommend an alternate dessert. His response: "I don't really like the food here. I like Puerto Rican food better so I don't really eat here. The sopapillas look kinda good." We ended up giving up on getting anything sweet from there and just flat out left. The waiter didn't charge us for my friend's salad, which was appreciated considering 2/3 of our orders were rejected, but my advice to that waiter - if you don't like the food at the restaurant, at least have one or two recommendations that you can somewhat stomach! Sometimes honesty isn't the best policy. Still deciding if we'll be back... that fried ice cream is pretty magical. But I think I want proof the freezer works, first.
(3)Jasmin M.
We were very happy to find this place, a little unsure of the area since it was dark when we arrived, but the food was amazing, and service was fast and friendly. We will definitely eat here on our next Vegas trip!
(5)Jessica A.
Was having a lunch date and decided to buy a groupon for Casa Don Juan. I wasn't really expecting too much out of the food or service reading some of the most recent reviews on yelp. BUT I was pleasantly surprised! Before we ordered I told our lovely server that I had a groupon. There were no hiccups at all and she explained that we could order anything on the menu. Our food came out fresh and fast!! I couldn't believe how fast or lunch was on the table...the place was hit with a nice lunch rush and our server had everything under control. I ordered the tamale and taco combo. The tamale was just okay...the masa was a bit to thick for my liking. But nothing to gripe about. Also ordered a blended mango margarita. Now that was delicious! It was blended to perfection and did not have any ice chips. Not sure if Casa Don Juan is my favorite mexican joint to eat at but I am sure I will return.
(4)MIKE M.
absolutely the pits! margaritas are tasteless and impotent. salsa and bean dip completely horrible. beef burrito pictured for you to see is missing the beef and much more: an absolute joke. chile relleno breading is mushy and insides still cool from having being nuked. the worst experience imaginable - only reason for this nightmare joint being open is captive audience of local workers. do yourself a big favor and avoid at all costs - it does not get much worse than this: virtually inedible fare at high prices and incompetent management.
(1)Chema U.
Food is amazing here. I ran into this place by accident and figured what the hell let's give it a shot! I was not sorry!! We get greeted by who I think was the owner and get seating almost immediately. Super nice servers took our order and has chips salsa beans and guacamole within a minute! Food was fresh and tasted amazing!! If yoy come Saturday or Sunday come early and try their menudo!!! Outside of my mother's menudo this is the best I've ever had!! Over all great place! Definitely my new place to come when I'm in Vegas.
(5)Patience l.
Tried out this place because I had a Groupon deal. Food was pretty good, prices were great, and service was excellent! My only complaint would be that the strawberry margarita, which I paid an extra $3 for (upgraded from the on-the-rocks lime margarita that came with the Groupon), was the most bland, watery margarita I've ever had. When I ordered it, the server warned me that the regular margarita was better. I should've listened to him, because boy was he right! I tried the regular margarita as well, and it was good. For some reason, the strawberry one tasted like ice with a hint of bland strawberry flavor. Couldn't taste any tequila at all! But the food was decent (great for the price). I ordered the cheese enchiladas, which is probably my favorite food of all time. They were good. For the price, I'd come back to order them again.
(4)Honey B.
Daaaaayum. Chicken tacos are fire! Carnitas plate amazing, salsa is great.would recommend to anyone in the area.
(5)Jackie O.
I had never been here before, but my friend and her husband go there all the time and love it. We got a groupon and went for dinner. The groupon was for two dinner entrees (for up to $12.99 per meal) and two jumbo margaritas. We told the server right away and he seemed annoyed. We ordered margaritas and was told it was only the house lime; no flavors were included as those were extra. When we got our margaritas, my friend had a black bug in hers. We flagged down our waiter and he didn't apologize or anything. He just said "Oh. I can get you another one." Our food came out which was good, but the server never came to see how our dinner was, the bus boy did though who was very nice. After we finished, the server came over to bring us our check and we have him our groupon. When he brought it back, the groupon didn't cover all of it and we had only ordered exactly what was on the groupon. The check indicated that only $45.97 was applied. We checked the groupon fine print to make sure that there wasn't a maximum dollar value that we missed and there wasn't. We asked the server why there was still a $12 balance and he couldn't give us an answer. So we took it up to the front to the cashier and asked nicely to speak with the manager. She said there was a maximum value on it but we asked where that was indicated. She said it was in the fine print, but when we showed her the fine print, it was not there and she could not find it. She didn't want to help us and felt annoyed that we were asking about it. Finally after her reading the fine print for another few minutes said "oh well it should be in there". She didn't apologize at all and finally changed our bill to the correct amount where we just owed tax and tip. She blamed it on groupon saying that the price in things have changed and that groupon didn't reflect that. The food was just okay but the customer service was absolutely awful!
(1)Angie P.
When I entered the restaurant, I was very impressed with the decor, and the fact that we were promptly greeted. The server brought guacamole, salsa, and bean dip to the table with fresh chips. things were looking good! Guac was very tasty, bean dip very tasty, but the salsa was sort of thin and bland, and seemed like it had some sort of thickening agent in it. When the entrees arrived, they were underwhelming. I had a beef enchilada, beef taco and a chile relleno. I didn't care for the sauce at all. The taco was ok. the chile relleno had too much cheese, and I didn't care for the cheese they stuffed it with. I took about three bites, and that was it. Service was outstanding throughout. Although the service and decor were outstanding, I didn't care for the food at all, and will probably not be back.
(3)Stacy C.
I love this place! The atmosphere is great. The food is delicious. The service is on point. You don't wait long to get your food. The only thing I don't like is the noise level, especially at lunch time. Besides the noise, I give this place 5 stars.
(5)Charlene H.
The hostess was rude. But the server was great and always made sure we had everything we needed. I had the carne asada tacos and the meat was delicious! I loved that they put guac on them! Tasted the fried ice cream which was also delicious!
(5)Shawn L.
Wow! This place is amazing. They treat you like family and the food! To die for!! I will definitely be back. Ask them to try their SALT tequila! Chocolate is my favorite! Make sure to try their Parrillada, so delicious!
(5)Cesar Q.
OK...I feel bad not giving them 5 stars. The food is great. Love the chips, salsa and guac... What I don't love is using my groupon and being charged more at the table. It sounds like fraud to me. Wait a minute...the hostess and waiter both said it is fraud too. They blame Billy the manager and of course groupon. The waiter was a nasty little guy till it came time for the tip. The groupon clearly states 2 lunch entree's for $9.99. Fine print states a value of up to just under $22. All ok with me. You can even take a peak at the menu via the groupon link. The interesting "fraudy" part is that the prices reflected on the business website are not the same as on the menu. Each item is about $2 more on the actual menu. So it is impossible to actually use the groupon for the purchase price. You have no choice but to pay more. Again, the food is great. The groupon/fraud crap makes me not want to ever go back out of principal only. Billy, fix the price discrepancy or honor the groupon...and teach your staff to not tell me it's "fraud" and they agree it is wrong. The cashier stated that they have tried to call groupon and groupon is in control. The interesting part is that the prices on the actual Casa Don Juan website are the same as on the groupon link. This means that groupon has nothing to do with the price increase. Casa Don Juan is getting greedy and misleading the customer by not honoring the groupon as it is intended. There is not one item on the "lunch/dinner" menu that is $9.99.
(3)Alaina D.
Eva is the best bartender! I have had the best time sitting at her bar! And her cucumber margarita is to die for! She needs a raise and has awesome ideas for the menu!! I will be back!!!!! :-)
(5)Antoinette G.
roaches? on the wall crawling while eating? and they got an a? yes!! disgusting .....and the management here is horrible she did NOT want to listen to what we had to say very unprofessional if you cant handle your job then hire somebody who can and fumigate!! calling health department first thing monday!!! best believe something will be done!!!
(1)Christy B.
We came here twice on a recent work-trip to Vegas, and thoroughly enjoyed it each time. Really great staff: attentive, friendly, efficient. We came by after long work days both times, and appreciated being able to relax and be taken care of. Margaritas were good, salsa too. They made me a shrimp fajita quesadilla, even though it wasn't on the menu, and it was delicious. Guacamole was quite good. Others at the table had enchiladas, chicken mole, chicken quesadillas, and pretty much raved. We liked it a lot, and will definitely be back!
(4)Xander G.
This location compared to the location they opened in the northwest valley on buffalo are worlds apart. Bean dip with flavor fresh tasting chips and far better food quality, technical work and presentation. Better atmosphere but still great service as at the location on Buffalo. If that location wants to keep going they need to take a lesson from the original.
(5)Ilene Y.
I come here often and I love it. Good food, good prices. It's pretty authentic and you get a lot for what you pay. The service is always great. Get the guacamole!!!
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