Came here on a Friday. This place was busy. Had a small wait maybe 20 minutes. The decor is awesome in this place. A little upscale Mexican food experience. Had a couple of drinks. Margaritas were some of the best in the area (although not many true Mexican food spots with margaritas for some reason). Food was solid very happy with what I got. Service was a little slow but because they were busy I will give them the pass this time. Definitely will be going back. Check this place out. Great spot. read more

Rate: 3.5 2 of us went on a Saturday night without a reservation and the wait was 30 minutes. We ordered the chips and guac ($7), skinny margarita ($14), and Cadillac margarita ($16) to start. I honestly don't think you need the guac because the salsa verde that comes with the chips is SO good. For the main, I got the carnitas special with came with tortillas, rice, beans, and guac. My boyfriend got the steak and chicken fajitas which also came with rice, beans, and tortillas. The waitstaff is very nice, the inside is so themed and fun, and the food is pretty good read more

Old Juan's Cantina - Carnitas, steak and chicken fajitas, Cadillac Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Oceano, California

Service was terrible. I ordered online for pick up. I arrived on time and the hostess said they were just wrapping up my order. I sat back down and ended up waiting for 20 minutes with no one telling me my food was ready. I finally went back to the counter while 2-3 servers walked past. The same hostess looked at me and said I'll be right with you. Finally a waiter asked if I needed help. I said yes I have been waiting for my online order for about 20 minutes. He turned around and said your order is right here on the table. I then turned to the hostess and asked why she didn't tell me my food was there since she was the one who told me they were finishing putting the order together. She said, oh I didn't see that the food was there. But she saw me sitting there for 20 minutes and didn't bother to ask or double check why I was still sitting there. To top it all off they forgot to put our drinks and I got home and realized we didn't have them. I know it was towards the end of the night but I got back home with semi warm food for the family because it had been sitting in a table. The service just seemed very inconsiderate which is why I felt compelled to leave the review. Food was about a 6/10 for Mexican. I was disappointed. read more

Old Juan's Cantina - My online order - Mexican Near Me - Oceano, California

This place was great! Needs better rating! Sat on the patio on a nice day. Service was great. Food, excellent. Partner ordered the three item plate. Chili relleno, chicken taco, cheese enchilada. He loved each item. I ordered the wet chicoe burrito and loved it. Chips and salsa were great. Def will come back! read more

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Fun stop for lunch in Oceano. The menu had several options ranging from lunch combos to other combinations that were on the regular menu. In addition to all of the food options available, they had an extensive bar menu and lots of desserts to choose from. The parking was easy and the seating was great for couples and families with a very relaxing ambiance. Overall great experience for anyone looking for somewhere in Oceano to try. read more

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Old Juan's Cantina is a solid spot. I got the fish tacos and a mango margarita, both of which were decent, but didn't blow me away. It's a reliable option if you're craving Mexican food in the area read more

Old Juan's Cantina - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oceano, California

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant and both my husband and I usually get the Carnitas, with black beans, he gets flour and I get corn tortillas. Love the chips and salsa, I also pour the red over my carnitas. We shared a Cadillac Margarita. It was not very strong and I like it when they give you the Grand Marnier to pour in yourself. Not sure there was as even in it, $20. Service was great, Nicole was our server. We sat in the bar at a small table as it was a little quieter. Also, we hadn't left leftovers so that's great for another meal. read more

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Service was good, our host Genesis was very kind and same for our server Shelby! Food was good and at a good price. 10/10 will be back :) read more

Old Juan's Cantina - Cantina taco bar - Mexican Near Me - Oceano, California

I knew it wasn't authentic Mexican but I've always driven by and thought I'd give it a try. My goodness. I ordered the enchiladas de mole and immediately felt regret. Still edible, but that was by no means mole sauce. It was more like a teriyaki sauce. Service was prompt and courteous. read more

My family east at this establishment many, many times. For the first time in a little disappointed. Ordered a large Albondigas soup. Flavor is great, but it only came with 3 meat balls. I'm wondering if to got a bowel of soup, would I have got 2 meat balls? Or a cup is soup, just 1 meat ball? Really seems like it should have more? read more

Old Juan's Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Oceano, California

The food was so delicious. For someone that grew up in Mexico this brought me back to Baja! Definitely coming back. read more

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Good sized parking lot, we went around 4:00 in the afternoon, this place was packed! We were able to be seated right away , I love when the music sets the atmosphere. The servers are very friendly our drinks came quickly and stayed full even though the place was packed , The food was pretty good , in this area I bet it's the best . The freshness and taste were good , does anyone make homemade tortillas anymore? By the time we left there were 20 people waiting to get inside, if your in the area , it's pretty good food, recommend read more

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Food: 3.75. Came by on a Saturday just after 1 pm. This is a nice sized place with multiple dining areas, indoors and outdoors. Place was moderately busy when we arrived. We were greeted upon entering and shown to a table. Chips and two types of salsa (red and green) were brought to our table. Chips were very crispy, not crunchy, which I prefer. Salsa was mild and fine. I chose one of their specialties (name and description of which were in a box in the menu). I ordered their carnitas with corn tortillas. We also ordered a liter of regular margaritas. Food and drinks were brought to our table timely and at the right temperature. Margaritas were very good and hit the spot after a long hike. Carnitas were very good but portion was on the small side which matched the price. Flour instead of corn tortillas were provided but staff brought me corn upon request. I prefer more of the crispy/crunchy bits. Staff was very friendly and efficient. read more

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Old Juan's Cantina in Oceano...never been, so first time review and it was for the Sunday Brunch Buffet. To start...there was plenty of parking available, so no worries there. Entering the Cantina...we thought the ambience was really nice. Reminded us of another "themed" Mexican Restaurant in Las Vegas (Pancho's - Summerlin Cntr.) just not as "fancy". Nevertheless the atmosphere has "a likable/colorful flavor". The Buffet was already up and running when we arrived, so before we decided to actually partake we were able to "view the offerings ". It looked very reasonable and we decided "to pull the trigger" so to speak. Our Server was Shelby. She was really quite pleasant and stopped by the table several times during our meal. Before starting the buffet we received Chip and Salsa at the table (no charge...unlike some restaurants now a day's...that will ask you if you would like some and then list it as a charge on the ticket...so sneaky!) To start we ordered a Bloody Mary (4/5) to "share". Buffet wise...all the dishes we tried were reasonably good. Although nothing really "stood out" as being OUTSTANDING, we were happy to have tried a taste of every dish and we were definitely satisfied with the taste and seeming quality. I will admit that I was disappointed though, in the fact, that there were only pork and chicken dishes...rather than beef. Perhaps that is a cultural phenomenon...that Mexican restaurant cuisine preparations traditionally use more chicken and pork with some exceptions (fajitas, carne asada, etc.). Regardless my dear Yelp Review Readers, on this occasion...in this Yelper's opinion, Old Juan's Cantina in Oceano provided a "total dining brunch experience "that was more than acceptable, for a reasonable price"...truly earning this "definite recommend for a "fun" Sunday Mexican Buffet" 4 Star review. read more

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I have eaten here before and it was always decent. Called ahead for a group of eight and they accommodated us towards the back. The table was all set up with chips and two types of salsas all the way around. Really happy with that. Our server Nicole was awesome. Easy going and she did a great job handling all of our needs. My son in law had Posole and loved it. He is damn hard to please, so I felt good about that!!!! My wife had the shrimp tacos and enjoyed them. I had the enchilada and tamale combo dinner, and it was good. Beans a little cold but good. My grandson had the two-cheese enchilada dinner and said it was good but not as good as his favorite Mexican restaurant. I had to laugh about that. Oh, he and his little sister loved the Churro Sundae! Loud environment so it's a great place to go if you have young ones with you. read more

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This place was a referral from someone that lives in the area. Also it was literally right next door to where we were staying for the long weekend. There's a decent size patio that was nice as we had our little fluff ball with us. We were the only one outside so it was a little concerning if the waiters would remember about us. Menu wise, there's pretty much everything that you would want at a Mexican restaurant. Started off with some margaritas which was nice. It was serve in a regular water cup versus a margarita glass. Still good and maybe you get more anyways. The chips and salsa that was brought out was really nice. I love that it was thin chips versus the thicker version. Both salsa had a kick to them. One was spicier than the other but really good. I didn't want anything too heavy so opted for the meatball soup and a side of fries. Odd combo but it did the trick. Soup had carrots and zucchini with the meatballs. Honestly it was just ok. Nothing to rave about. I've had it at other Mexicans restaurants that were way better. We also had the enchiladas with rice and refried beans. That was actually pretty tasty and better than the soup. But the fries, that was pretty good as well with the Cajun seasoning on top. Overall, it was ok. Nothing crazy to rave about. Chips and salsa were nice. They also have a happy hour which we found out later. read more

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Had such an amazing time at Old Juan's , this is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants on the Coast! The food was delicious, creative and service was the best. Will definitely be coming back. The chips and Salsa was one of favorite parts it was fresh and salsa had a lot of flavor! read more

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Food was excellent, service was good, cant stop using the bathroom after though, will be back though

Fun casual atmosphere. Vegan items and options are great. Kyle, our server, was awesome.

We love going to Old Juan's! The food is plentiful and tasty and the decor is fun as well. They can be busy, but any wait is worth it. Our group got dinner and dessert, included in pics. Oh, and as always, remember that Yelp is a scam that exists only to extort businesses and make them pay for services they don't want and shouldn't need. read more

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Gotta tell ya, we found a new lunch spot... A REALLY good chile rellano, and instead of beans and rice, served with either their side salad, or Caesar.... PERFECT! read more

Another spectacular Sunday Brunch , our waitress was AMAZING !!! We had a party of 15 so she had her hands full with us but you wouldn't know because she made it look so easy ! The food is just so delicious especially the menudo !! Thank you Lisa for the outstanding service, we definitely will be back ! read more

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Service was a 5/10, food 5/10, atmosphere, 6/10. There are so many Mexican restaurants near this one, so do a little research and you will more than likely find somewhere with better service and food quality.. read more

Everything about this place is dry. The food is actually so unbelievably mediocre. There is nothing about the ambiance and service that I can say that would make up for the food. Please don't eat here and find somewhere else. read more

Classic Mexican interior. Efficient friendly service. Chorizo Queso Bean Dip, thin crispy chips and very tasty Green and Red Salsa. Great place to stop for an icy Margarita and Appetizers read more

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Old Juan's is a large typical California Mexican eatery. It has all of the usual dishes and the food is decent. Unfortunately since Covid it seems to have gone downhill. The Carnitas I had on my last visit were very full of fat and over grilled to the point of burnt pieces. This visit, my husband and I stopped by for lunch and had two burritos, a beer and a cocktail for $83. Adding guacamole to your burrito was $1.50. When I took half of my burrito home and asked for another container of guacamole I was charged an extra $2.50. I will say they make a great skinny margarita though. read more

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Just a great meal every time I go. Chips and salsa to start. Fajitas always a go to here very tasty. I order a carnitas sope as a side and it's like a meal by itself. Always great setting to have a classic Mexican meal and always great service! Keep up the good work on this great restaurant in the area! read more

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Went to Old Juan's today, excited because we hadn't been in a while. Hostess didn't have a handle on what was going on, saw her standing talking at the bar quite often. My menu didn't have anything inside the cover, had to track down a busser. He brought me a second menu that had food and remnants all over. There were flies flying around everywhere. The table and the seats had food still on them. We moved to another table and the sun was blinding. Asked for a different table and the Hostess was visibly irritated. Well, so were we, so we left. Not planning to go back anytime soon. read more

Went for dinner on a Saturday night with a group of 7 and we're seated at a big table on the outside patio. Service was good, friendly and fairly attentive. The food was delicious! I had the chicken mole enchiladas--bursting with flavor, hot and filling. Everyone really enjoyed their food. Definitely on my radar when I'm in the mood for Mexican food! read more

Great old restaurant feel. Scrumptious food. Fast service as we were a party of 11. We will definitely go back.

From the outside, Old Juan's totally pulls you in--it looks super inviting, and being so close to the ocean makes it even harder to resist. Inside, the experience can vary a bit. Sometimes the hostess is right on it and you're seated in a flash, other times you might be left waiting while they're busy doing other things. Pro tip: sit at the bar. The bartenders are awesome, you get great service, chips and salsa show up quickly (thank you busboys ), and you can order anything off the menu without missing a beat. Now let's talk margaritas--the star of the show. Order the Cadillac super-sized margarita. Trust me, it's the one. I've been on the hunt for "the" margarita since moving to the Central Coast, and this is it. The food doesn't disappoint either. The menu is full of fun twists on Mexican classics--hard to explain, you really just have to see it for yourself. Chips and salsa are always fresh, and they'll sometimes have a salsa bar where you can DIY your flavor adventure. Portions are generous too--we almost always leave stuffed, with leftovers to enjoy the next day (bonus win). Prices are fair, service at the bar is top-notch, and overall this place has quickly become a favorite. So glad we found it! read more

Six in party. Waiter gave excellent service. Margaritas tasty. Food hot and very good and arrived in a timely fashion despite the restaurant being crowded. Best to book if a large party. read more

Great food and super nice servers! Has been around a long time and enjoy meeting friends and family there!!

I came to Pismo Beach with a group of friends. Two people from the group highly recommended this restaurant and one person said he was a very picky prson when it came to Mexican restaurant. I had already considered coming here because the restaurant had almost 1000 reviews. The two recommendations by friends confirmed my decision. I had the two enchilada (one shredded beef and one chicken) plate and a churro sundae for dessert. The food was good but my server, Al, provided such a great customer service and took care of me. Made sure sure I was good and he had great energy. I also noticed that the hostess checked the restaurant for available tables to accommodate small and large parties. read more

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I've eaten at the restaurant and had delivery dozens of times. It is my favorite for Mexican food. I read these reviews and am baffled. I've never had a bad experience and the food is always very tasty. read more

We were served bad shrimp and had it returned to the kitchen. From that point, it was all down hill. Although the service was good, the food was terrible. The taco was mushy and oily and the entire plate of food was bland. I had to salt Mexican food. We were very disappointed with the entire experience and will not be returning. read more

we were very disappointed in the food we had for dinner at Old Juan's last night. We were looking for authentic, tasty Mexican food. The food was brought out on a cart instead of our waitress serving it to us which we thought was very strange. Second, the food didn't have much flavor, our rice was cold, and the tortillas in the enchiladas were rubbery and couldn't be cut with a fork alone. we don't see a point in returning having to pay high dollar for a meal that wasn't very filling and lacking quality. So disappointing!! The restaurant wasn't busy last night so, one would think there would have been better service and warm food being brought to the table..and, not on a cart!  Not and efficiently run, customer pleasing Mexican restaurant. read more

This is the third time I've eaten here. The only thing I've ever liked is the spinach mushroom enchiladas and the margaritas. Food is NOT authentic at all. Totally terrible! Like I don't even think I'll give it to my dog. My root beer was even flat so I ordered sprite and it was flat too! So disappointing that I had to warn you guys! Only get drinks here!!!' read more

Old Juan's Cantina - chimichurri steak - Mexican Near Me - Oceano, California

We ate here on May 14th. It was good. The food was served hot and had flavor. The rice was perfect. Loved their salsas and that they are chunky! Wait staff was good at suggesting and keeping the drinks full and asking if we had room for dessert. This place is quite large and lots of seating both tables and booths. Even has a party section. Very nice place. read more

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It was such a great lunch! Highly recommend Old Juan's Cantina for good Mexican dishes. read more

Old Juan's Cantina - Chicken Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Oceano, California

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