Don Juan is a fantastic spot that feels like a party for your taste buds! Their tacos are packed with flavor, the margaritas are fresh and zesty, and the warm, lively atmosphere makes it a place you'll want to keep coming back to. If you're looking for great vibes and even better food, Don Juan is the place to be! Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

Usualmente no me gusta dejar malas reseñas pero esta vez creo que lo amerita ordene unas pupusas y unos nachos, las pupusas revuelas que parecian tórtillas solo medio tenían embarrado el chicharon, el curtido blanco sin sabor eso no es curtido salvadoreño ni las puousas ya que soy originaria de El Salvador. Ni hablar de los nachos con frijoles de lata, poco pollo y sin sabor y los precios tan elevados creo que no quede con ganas de ordenar otra vez. read more

A lively staple in MtP! So many options on the menu. The pupusas were crispy with a good ratio of cheese and meat. Sometimes they have DJs and other live music! And lots of patio space read more

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I barely go anymore unfortunately the food prices are high. The pupusas are ok but pricey you better off going to ercilias for price difference and flavor. read more

CAREFUL what you ask for & review your bill before you sign off! On 9/20/25 a party of 3, we ordered food and drinks from server Diana. Then we asked for 3 shots of tequila (for a birthday toast). We leisurely ate and drank then asked for the check. Feeling good we got a taxi home. We rarely ever scrutinize a restaurant or bar check because we trust it's always correct. The next day I looked at the itemized check and saw 3 tequila shots for $98.85 and an unfamiliar 25% tip $51.11 (Although we routinely VOLUNTARILY tip above and beyond 20% for good service.) I know we didn't order top shelf tequila nor did Diane ask us what brand we wanted and we did not tell Diana to tip herself 25%. I recall at another restaurant/bar we were asked what brand of tequila we'd like to order before the shots were served. So I tried 3x to contact the manager to bring to his attention what transpired. The 1st time I was told the manager Kelvin would arrive at 7pm & to call back , 2nd time was told he would be in the next day at 3pm. I explained my concern and said I'd call back. Today I called back and was told he wasn't in. I'm assuming the manager was alerted to my concern and didn't want to take my call. So I decided to air here what I had planned to convey to him. Yes, my fault for not telling Diana what brand of tequila but one would expect the server to ask what brand I wanted, not assume. And did servers start tipping themselves? I feel we were viewed as easy targets to jack up the bill since we were in a 'celebratory' mood and wouldn't notice. The bill subtotal was $255.56 (included Diana's $51.11 tip). For whatever reason at the time I overlooked leaving an additional tip. The food was tasty but the service was sketchy.... read more

Don Juan Restaurant - Receipt - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This spot is a STAPLE in uptown (N.W.) D.C. It's been around for over 40 years serving up that good carryout food!! It IS taco Tuesday, so I figured why not go revisit a spot I knew from my childhood!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @donjuansdc . Location Reviewed: 1660 Lamont St., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Tacos, Enchiladas, Subs, Fries, Salads, Soups, Chicken, Steak, & Fish Entrées, Fajitas, Burritos, Beer, Cocktails, Wine, & MUCH more!! . Items Reviewed: Their Mango Smoothie (with Tajin on the rim $6). STAMP!! Refreshing, FRESH, & cool!! Their Complimentary Chips & Salsa (with salsa Roja). DELICIOUS! Tasty. Their Pupusa's (1 with cheese, 1 with pork & cheese,1 with bean & cheese, a cabbage slaw & hot sauce $3.50 each). STAMPthem ALL!! Thin, crisp, cheesy, with that slaw & hot...absolutely delicious!! Their Seafood Ceviche (with diced crab legs, fish, shrimp, onions, cilantro, lime, & corn $16.95). STAMP!! Tart, meaty, & well seasoned!! Their Steak n Cheese Combo (flat steak with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, cheese, mustard, & seasoned fries $11.95). LIKE THAT!! This took me back to my youth, not the highest quality ingredients...but good!! The fries were DELICIOUS! Their Sopa De Mariscos (a mildly spicy creamy soup with shrimp, mussels, calamari, clams, scallops, fish fillets, vegetables, and clams $19.95). STAMP!! Get this!! A little heat, creamy...almost cheesy, & well prepared!! Their Tacos (All on corn tortillas with Pico de Gallo, a verde salsa) Their Carne Asada Taco($4.95)...STAMP!! Well seasoned, tender beef!! Their Chicken Taco ($4.75)...LIKE THAT!! Add that salsa!! Their Shrimp Taco ($5.95)...LIKE THAT!! Plentiful garlicky shrimp, tasty!! Their Don Juan Mar Y Tierra Platter (with grilled shrimp, sausage, NY Steak, chicken, a fried egg, rice, black beans, Pico de Gallo, cheese, & jalapeños $29.95). STAMP the sausage, & shrimp. Grilled to perfection. The steak, & sides were LIKE THAT!! Well blended, & seasoned!! The Chicken was DELICIOUS!Tasty with that verde salsa. . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Recommendations: Everything STAMPED!! Music: YouTube-Backyard 1997 Pockets & Sockets 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH read more

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Decided on this spot for takeout lunch today and was not disappointed. I got the chicken burrito platter for $17. Hearty meal with all the sides. The burrito had a nice cheesey sauce on the actual burrito which was different. Make it super moist. Seemed pretty quiet in both the restaurant and carry out section. Would deff recommend to give it a try if your in mount pleasant. read more

Don Juan Restaurant - Chicken Burrito Platter - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

While it pains me to write this review, the experience was so bad that I feel like I must. This was legitimately some of the worst Mexican/Salvadorian food I have ever had. To begin, I think it is a red flag when someone tries to order a frozen margarita and gets told it HAS to be a flavored one, meaning they are likely about to pour tequila into some Island Oasis mix and call it a day. That being said, I still wanted one, so I gave it a chance. Bad does not even begin to describe it. It was straight blended ice. No taste of strawberry, lime, or tequila. Very off-putting way to start the meal. The food was not much better. The salsa for the chips was not good. It had an odd taste that is hard to describe. I ordered one of the combos that had the pupusa, burrito, and enchilada. The burrito was a straight-up insult. Instead of a traditional burrito, I received a miniature one with very little filling inside the tortilla. The tortilla itself was the size of a taco tortilla. But the worst thing about it is that they seemed to have topped it with the same unpleasant salsa that they gave with the chips. The enchilada filling was fine to me, though I was disappointed they did not offer a verde option, but they once again topped it with the SAME SALSA. I am by no means an expert in LATAM food, but even dining at a semi-decent LATAM restaurant will tell you that they shouldn't all be the same salsa. Rice was unfortunately bland (everything was kind of bland). The only redeeming item was the pupusa, which was actually very good. Under most circumstances, I wouldn't even bother writing a review, but the most insulting thing was the fact that I paid $40-$50 for flat-out unappetizing food full of laziness and cut corners. If the plates were $8, this quality would be more understandable, but $50 for two people demands a higher quality than this. Attempting to reuse the same salsa for multiple items is insulting, especially when the flavor and texture don't even match the items that they are supposed to complement. For example, I have never seen an enchilada sauce be chunky. Nor have I ever seen such a small burrito. This restaurant has a rich history in the city (apparently) and a nice interior, but the food was so bad that it ruined the experience entirely. Avoid this place until they get their act together. read more

I visited Don Juan with some coworkers. We were seated quickly and the service was great. I forgot the name of our waitress but she had a pixie cut and was very friendly. Chips and salsa are complimentary as is the case at most Latin restaurants. Overall the flavor of the food was great. We got shredded chicken nachos for the table and I personally got the carne asada quesadilla. I just wish the portions could have been bigger. There are other restaurants that will serve almost double the amount of food for a similar price. Side note: parking around the restaurant is a pain. I'd recommend public transport or rideshare. read more

I was recommended this place by a local, excited to try some pupusas since I was told there's a large Salvadoran community here in DC. Restaurant was empty, no problem. I ordered 3 pupusas revueltas (pork n cheese) and a horchata. Total was 13$ and some change. The revueltas had no pork, I looked in each one and it was just cheese. Asked the server if it had pork, she said it did. The masa felt like it wasn't cooked well, odd consistency, didn't finish my food. Horchata was okay, tasted a bit different than what I'm used to but I know variation is normal depending on where you go. Service non existent, the lady looked like she didn't really care, no checking up or good hospitality. Ambiance seemed like it used to be a lively restaurant, but now is a shell of its former self. This place sucks, and im not even a harsh food reviewer! Would not recommend, but as always, feel free to try it yourself. read more

Don Juan Restaurant - Pupusas Revueltas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Good restaurant. But service / food can be spotty...kitchen can be SLOW during peak times. 35+ minute wait for simple items is not unheard of. I have paid for food, then left before recieving it because service was too slow. read more

I really hate to write this review because Don Juan's is such a beloved neighborhood establishment, but I feel compelled to write this review given how terrible the food was. I have had bad hispanic dishes before, but this meal felt like something a teenager or college kid would throw together in their dorm in a microwave or something. I ordered the cheese enchiladas which came with beans and rice. It was the worst cheese enchiladas I have had in my entire life and might not be fair to even call them enchiladas. It was essentially two, very small, semi-rolled corn tortillas with little-to-no enchilada sauce on top and the cheese was sparse, cool, and not melted! The beans and rice it came with had little flavor. I had to douse the whole dish in hot sauce to get any kind of flavor. I was shocked at how bad it was. My partner got two tacos which seemed better but very tiny and overpriced. Sadly, I do not see myself coming back. I think I have ordered pupusas to-go from here before, which were better. The service however was lovely with our waitress being extremely attentive. read more

Poor service. Subpar food. Creepy guy at the bar. So many better places a block away. Why waste your time and money?

Came with a bunch of pals for a celebratory meal on a Thursday night. I had a reservation that I made online but I honestly forgot to mention it when I arrived. No problem, we got a bunch of seats right away. We enjoyed their wide selection of juices, beers, cocktails and smoothies. Food came out fast and hot. I will say my one dining friend got a taco salad that was mostly chips. There were even more chips inside the taco bowl, seemed a bit cheap. My fajita was tasty and filing. Service to get the check was a bit slow but otherwise than than, the staff are attentive and patient. Great place for a social hour! read more

Don Juan Restaurant - Chicken fajitas were great - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place has ok food but the service is horrible. Also they add a tip to the bill regardless of your party size. I would skip it.

Fire pupusas and lengua tacos. It's also open very late which is very nice. Had a good experience

I've been craving good Mexican food and I stopped in wanting a good crispy beef taco and salsa. I order Daily Special # 6 which is a crispy taco, enchilada, and pupusa. To note: this is a Salvadoran spot. So, the pupusa was decent but Ercelia's down the street is better. The crispy taco was shredded chicken and I should have gone to Taco Bell. The enchilada was shredded chicken and they seem to have forgotten the enchilada sauce. Ay, dios mio. The chips were decent but the salsa tasted like canned tomatoes. There's no heat. No citrus. No bueno, mis amigos. read more

Don Juan Restaurant - Number 6 - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Today a group of friends decided to have some drinks at Don Juan. We were seated at the patio and served by M* During our stay, we felt rushed to order food and more drinks (which was the case). After getting tired of this awful service by M*, we asked for the check. We left a 15% tip, AS SUGGESTED on the bill (M* service was awful and unpleasant). That's when M* has the audacity to confront us by saying "this Tip is not enough". Unacceptable and disrespectful behavior, her tip could have been better if her service was different. We will never go back to this place! read more

Very good food at reasonable prices! The service is sometimes spotty (not refilling water) but the papusas are worth their weight in cheese! They are fantastic! Pork, cheese, bean/cheese! Or all of the above! Try a daily special- at under $10- you can't go wrong! Large plate of food, homemade delights, and quality ingredients! Also, the margaritas are cold and strong! We will be back again' read more

Don Juan Restaurant - Strawberry and and regular margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Take-out order. Service, value, taste and overall experience.... Awesome!!! Between this and past orders, I've had the steak nachos, chimichangas, fajitas, and more. read more

BEWARE: they add 20% gratuity for parties of two by default. In terms of food: Avacado was rotten. Our Salvadoran egg platter had broken egg shells in there. The fried beans tasted stale. Thankfully we were sitting outside because the inside smelled like urine. This was our second time here and the first time was pleasant. Unfortunately we will not come here again. read more

I LOVED this place. Fast service. Nice staff. And great food! I got the Combo #7 and it was delicious! Wonderful vegetarian variety (that can sometimes be hard to find). Definitely recommend, can't wait to come back. read more

Best place to be at! Outdoor dinning, amazing food and drinks at the right price! Definitely recommend and support small businesses! read more

Don Juan Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious, reasonable prices, friendly. They're patient and cooperative when I try to speak Spanish. Big menu. Fun atmosphere with a mural, tiki bar, deejay often, outdoor patio. Nice location facing the little plaza in the small commercial district of Mount Pleasant. Appears to be family-owned and been there a while. Go support them! read more

The outdoor seating area is nice, but the food left a lot to be desired. I got carne asada tacos al pastor, there was not a lot of cheese, but a lot of cilantro. The steak was cooked to death and cut up into little bits instead of juicy slices. The taco tortillas instantly fell apart. The tacos came with a side of beans, Mexican rice and a "salad". The beans were actually the best part and tasty, the rice was ok and the "salad" was a piece of lettuce and a slice of tomato drowning in ranch. My relatives got quesadillas that did look good, but I think there is some better Mexican food in the area. read more

I absolutely love Don Juan. Get the egg platter. All of the best foods life has to offer on one plate. Very authentic food, friendly staff and a great patio. It's a very unassuming restaurant, but honestly the place to be! read more

We sat outside due to Covid-19. The area is very nice but we did have a fly problem. The chicken fajita was absolutely delicious! Great flavor. But unfortunately, the mango margarita was not so good. It was very thick, syrupy, and tasted like nothing but tequila. When I called our server over to ask if I could substitute it for something else, about four of the employees crowded our table. It made me a bit nervous since we are in the midst of a pandemic. Not all of their workers wear their mask over there noses either. One of the employees ended up taking my margarita back to fix and while it was a tad bit better, it was still pretty difficult to get through. All in all, I may come back for another fajita, but the margaritas are a no no for me. read more

Don Juan Restaurant - Chicken fajita - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A semi-large group of us came here for a birthday on a Saturday evening. We did not have reservations, but upon seeing us, the staff just pulled together a few tables and that was that. Most of us agreed that the food was pretty good. I had the chicken enchiladas because I like cheese, some other people had the fajitas, and yeah, good stuff. We did have to wait awhile for our food, which we only started to notice toward the end of the wait, but right around that time, like magic, a plate of yucca appeared to take the place of our empty chips and salsa basket. I also had a strawberry margarita, which was pretty delicious. The great part of our experience was certainly the staff. Since it was our friend's birthday, we wanted to embarrass her, so at the bar I asked if they did anything for such occasions. They do - tiramisu (awesome). They were very cute in how they brought it out, secretly checking with us to make sure it was the "right time" to bring out the dessert, and also playing a birthday song on the jukebox as they were bringing it out. I also bought her a shot of tequila, and a guy who overheard my conversation with the bartender offered to play that country song "Tequila makes her clothes fall off" on the jukebox for us. It was a little weird, but it was nice. That song is actually a lot less scandalous than it sounds. The atmosphere is really nice and laid-back, and I appreciate that. Things were starting to pick up as we were leaving at 10...there were noticeable black lights and I think the disco ball was about to come down. I'd go again. *Note: It helps to have a Spanish speaker in your party, as the waitress did have a bit of trouble understanding us. read more

Best. Quesadillas. Ever. Yes, I could stop with a three word review..but where is the fun in that? I miss living so close to this place, but it is probably beter for my waist line. The dining room is seperated from the take out but the staff is the same-- very friendly! Even when I go back to "visit" they humor me and let me practice my Spanish. The decor is..um...unique. A moose head AND a disco ball? At a Mexican restaurant? Yep- it happens at Don Juan's. Be sure to order the quintisential quesadillas. The cerviche is delicious, too, especially the shrimp cerviche- the shrimp is not too shrimpy and the spices used (cilantro = perfecto) are a great compliment. read more

Don Juan Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love the patio seating here, a huge redeeming quality! The menu is very long, which is something I'm always wary of. We all got pupusas, except our poor vegetarian friend who got veggie tacos which looked like the pieces of vegetable decor which gets added as plate filler perched atop a tortilla. All that to say we won't be coming here again with veggie friends. The pupusas however were very good as they tend to be. We split a pitcher of the house margarita which was shamefully small for $30, if they were to remedy this issue I'd give them an extra star. read more

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although the food was decent the service was awful and the drinks weren't well made. I tried the acclaimed burrito steak and it was nothing to write home about, i can make better food at home! read more

Big fan of Don Juan for staying open so late serving quality late night munchies. My go-to is the chicken tamale appetizer, though the guacamole, burrito, and pupusas aren't bad either. The drinks (horchata and tamarindo) are also on point. We tend to eat in the brightly lit cafe side, which can get a bit cold whenever the door opens. The people who work here are super friendly and open to trying to make things on request. Though it lacks ambiance, the quality of the food and service are more than enough to compensate for it. read more

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Got the daily special #6 (taco, enchilada, and pupusa with beans, rice and sour cream) for lunch take out. Very quick and friendly service. Food was delicious -- especially the taco and beans/rice -- and still hot after I walked home. If you're in the mood for Salva Mex I definitely recommend this place! read more

Great food for the price! Got the shrimp nachos and my friends got the pupusas. We also got margaritas togo - the service was very fast and the nachos were very tasty - would have liked a little more shrimp on the shrimp nachos, but everything was fresh and great! Will be back here again. read more

If you are looking for authentic food, this place is not. It's very Tex mex. Pupusas were good, wouldn't recommend enchiladas. Margaritas seemed watered down. Won't be going back. read more

Fried red snapper. Yum! I stopped in since this spot is just across the street from my new apartment and opted for the carry-out section of the restaurant as the main building seems to be engaged in an eternal fiesta. I ordered the fried snapper that came with rice and green salad along with a couple tortillas and all in all it was OK. The fish was a little over fried but OK once I squeezed on some lime. I don't think I would order it again but I will probably return to the restaurant. read more

Don Juan Restaurant - love my hood - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stumbled by this place and am so glad we did!! The pupusas are to die for. Did not try anything else, but would recommend coming here just for the pupusas! read more

Absolutely amazing place , I dive almost 2 hours to come to this restaurant. Wonderful customer service and amazing food.

My husband, who is Salvadoran, and I go here all the time as one of our neighborhood spots. It's a fun, lively ambiance (especially on a weekend night with karaoke or during a soccer game), and the food is good and well priced. It also has a great outdoor space, where when the weather is nice its fun to grab some drinks, food and chips and people watch. I've caught up with many friends over drinks at those tables. We also joke that the mural of the VERY busty women making pupusas sensually isn't too accurate, but the otherwise vibe is pretty cool :) read more

I've only ever ordered to-go from this restaurant. I've been meaning to dine-in since I moved into the neighborhood because I'm always really curious about the cocktails with an upside down corona hanging out whenever I pass by. One day. Otherwise, my to-go experience has always been sub par. On my last visit, I ordered a frozen house margarita to drink while I waited. It didn't taste great for the price, and I ended up not finishing it. The food is decent. I usually get the enchiladas, and sometimes, I'll splurge and get the nachos. I do not recommend the nachos. Maybe it is just the fact that it's to-go nachos, and I can't get it home fast enough. The cheese is really rubbery and the guacamole seems like the kind you can usually find at the front of Safeway for 5 bucks. The enchiladas are solid, but nothing to write home about. For the price, it is not the best deal. I recommend this place if you're looking for a quick fix of Mexican food. Otherwise, I would recommend walking down to Haydees or over to Mezcalero if you're feeling fancy. read more