Juan's Place

I have returned for their Carnitas special on Fridays. I use to come here regularly 10+ years ago because their carnitas were legendary. Lost track then they closed for a while during the pandemic. The carnitas were still good but I don't think it lives up to my memory of how good it used to be. The family still enjoyed both the corn and flour tortilla chips like we use to. A disappointing experience however is that the bar only sold margaritas from a wine mix. Other than that, I still appreciated the family and friends feel of this business. I hope they continue to grow and prosper in this community.

This place was absolutely wonderful! Quick service, great food, and a very comfortable and enjoyable environment.I loved the complimentary tortilla chips (there were two kinds - a lighter, puffier one and a more crunchy one), red & green salsas, and guacamole.I got a fajita burrito and the meat was sublime. Every ingredient stood on its own - tortilla, fajitas, steak and sauces.Prices are reasonable - about $23 for a giant plate of food with fresh, warm rice and beans. I will definitely be going back here!

Can't believe my most recent, several orders' errors. Things missing in every order!, It seems that person overseeing is not checking to see if order is correct. Even missing the receipt. The most recent goof included him telling me that his workers are the reason the order was missing items. no receipt, no sour cream, no chips, no beverage. This is the second time in a row??? When the person IN CHARGE starts blaming others for repeated bad orders, claims that the menu isn't listing a basic correctly, (al Jesus without jalapeños?), expects the client to come in person for a rerun, etc. one wonders. I guess I'll not send friends there (all 3 of them in one recent visit complained about taste and errors) -- and stop patronizing there myself. Such a sad decline of a once great place that was my once a week delight for decades. The waiters are the same but not the person in charge. Sad farewell. I'll not try again.

Efren the chef amazing food family owned business small but worth the wait. Had been there since 1984 a bridal shower party was hosted there.

The ambiance is laid back, spacious & chill. This restaurant has been here for 52 years serving the Bay Area family owned. They're all very attentive and nice, it's like attending a big family outing. Food is delicious like you're eating a home cooked meal right out of your kitchen. We had steak Ranchero and fish tacos absolutely delicious. The meat is tender cooked to perfection and the fish tacos, are light and tasty. You have to try chips, salsa and guacamole.If you're ever in Berkeley, you have to stop by and give this place a try, you will not be disappointed!!

Very old school Mexican restaurant. No frills, just really tasty food! I have been going to Juan's my entire life and have created loyal customers out of friend that I have taken there. Highly recommend the green enchiladas!!! I can also basically drink the salsa straight it's so good! They have both corn and flour tortilla chips which is nice. Just go! You won't regret it!

I've been going to Juan's for a very long time. They never disappoint. If I lived closer, I would go more often, but I go whenever I visit Berkeley Humane Society, which is two great places in one visit! I love their mole so much! I have to admit that I haven't been really experimental with their menu, but everything I have tried has been really good. It's one of those old-school places that feels very comfortable and is a fun place to have a little party or a few drinks with friends. The bar opens up pretty early in the morning.The food is really solid and although I'm usually very adventurous, I just cannot help but get the mole almost every time. I really like the staff, the ambiance, and their to-go game as well.

I've been coming to Juan's Place since I was a little girl with my family and every time I comeback I'm filled with such nostalgia. Although Juan is no longer with us, his amazing staff is still holding the standard of my vote for the best Mexican comfort food in the East Bay, specifically Berkeley!My go to is hands down always the cheese enchiladas with red sauce, refried beans/rice. This dish is everything you want as a cheese lover, a sauce lover, a no calorie count until Monday lover and everything in between. If you're a guac fan, they don't skimp out on portions as a starter.The food is simple yet delicious, never leaving here without anything but a good and full belly time. Some of the servers have remembered me since I was a little girl, so not trying to date myself by any means, but that's a few decades ago! Just showcasing the commitment and passion they have for this restaurant, Juan and the family.With plenty of parking, warm indoor vibes, friendly wait staff, all the yums for great value, I love taking friends here that have never tried before. I think it's safe to say we all have our go-to favorite spots and for me, this is it!Thank you for all the memories shared here, Juan's!

The best food and service for over 40 of my years. And still serving the flour tortilla chips! Thank you Juan's.

I had not been to Juan's Place for at least 20 years but I wanted to show my wife what the old time Mexican restaurants were like. I called to see if I needed a reservation, and they said that they closed at 8pm. When we arrived, it was dark with few customers at 6:30 pm. They were only using one room out of three for service. It had the old memorabilia of bygone days which can be charming, but really dates the place nowadays. The food was mediocre. The rice was old and not fresh. I had the Chile Rellenos and my wife the beef fajitas. Meh..There are a lot better Mexican restaurants available these days. A restaurant that uses only a third of its serving rooms and closes at 8pm on Saturday night is not a thriving restaurant. We will not be returning.