San Juan Mexican Restaurant in Covington, VA, is hands down one of the best spots for authentic Mexican cuisine in the area! The flavors are bold, fresh, and perfectly balanced--every bite feels homemade. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for both family dinners and casual nights out. Their margaritas are amazing, and the portions are generous. I always leave satisfied and planning my next visit. Highly recommend to anyone craving real Mexican food! read more

The food is always what you ordered and it's always delicious. The staff is super nice and the prices are good. I will keep going there as long as they keep up the good service in the great camaraderie. read more

This place was just good. Nothing special, but good considering it is one of the only Mexican places in town. I've had better and I've had worse. Not authentic but still tasty. The queso had a good flavor but was like water, and the guac seemed store bought but also tasted good. Plenty of parking and authentically decorated and felt cozy, and the service was nice! read more

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We have now made San Juan a regular place for dinner when driving to the Outer Banks. Our first visit was not that great, but we returned a year ago and found it to be a much better experience. On our first visit my carnitas were kind of dry and maybe a little stale. I decided to try them again and this time they were excellent, and I wanted to set the record straight. They were moist and tender with great flavor. I certainly did not intend to consume the entire platter, but somehow could not resist. Covington remains our stopping point going east and is also a good place for lunch when headed back west. San Juan will remain our place to eat. This must be one of the better Mexican places around and is certainly conveniently located. It is always very busy. If we arrive for lunch before they open, there are always people waiting. read more

San Juan Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Virginia

I love this place, I have only been a couple of times, but it is a true Mexican restuarnt in the tiny town. The food is amazing and with the huge portions, it feels like a steal for the price they ask for. Everyone that works here is very friendly and the community loves them and it shows with the quality of the food of how much they love the community. A must go to if you live in the town, if you are visiting or even just driving through. Edit : They are my 2nd favourite chips and salsa location read more

San Juan Mexican Restaurant - Chips and salsa Sweet ice tea - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Virginia

Nice hometown feel and chips were ok. Salsa tasted like tomatoes and not much other flavor or heat. Food was overall bland. Stopped as we were traveling through area and would not go back. Service was nice. read more

It was excellent food and service. I would say if you are wondering where to eat tonight this is your place hands down. You won't be disappointed at all. Everything was great read more

Loved it! San Juan is one of my favorite places, and this restaurant definitely gives off the Puerto Rican vibes. Great food, fast service, and they were PACKED! A gem of WV! read more

San Juan Mexican Restaurant - Salsa and Chips - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Virginia

Found myself in Covington for business this week. Very out of the way for me . Seemed to be small town and the hotel recommended this place. We love Mexican food. The place is older and worn but it's clean and was nearly a full house on Wednesday night. Three for dinner. I ordered fajitas and can't recall name. Chicken , beef and a Mexican sausage. It came to table extremely hot and all kinds of sizzle with pepper and onion. Huge pike mixed enough for two easy with a plate of beans , rice and veggie including mound of guacamole and sour cream. Outstanding for fajitas . 9 out of 10 for sure. Others had plates tacos and burritos. . Also chips and fresh salsa. The food was fast plenty and really great. I don't usually comment on price but three men and two ice teas with one dry pin-a colada . $44.00 for the table less tip. It would be three times this in Connecticut. Great place with very friendly staff. read more

Very good food and friendly staff that are quick to keep your drinks filled. The best Mexican food place in tiny Covington, Virginia.

If you like food poisoning... this is your place! My friend and I both ate the same dish and ended up in the ER. The place smelled fowl when we walked in. At that point we should have turned around and left. Big mistake! Won't be back. read more

Delicious Mexican food. I got the chicken fajitas and they were so well seasoned, best I've had at a restaurant. The rice was also well seasoned and delicious. The fajitas were a bit different than the typical American-Mexican restaurant type, and in a good way. My significant other ordered the beef chimichanga and also said it was delicious. The prices were less than expected, especially for the quality. Very friendly staff, and a clean restaurant. A+ We'll be back next time we drive through. read more

Food is fantastic! Service is excellent. I would definitely recommend these guys! I could eat there everyday! read more

It's about as typical a Mexican restaurant as you will find..... if you like Mexican food .... You will like San Juan ....they get busy sometimes but they handle it very well read more

Nice atmosphere and friendly accommodation of a larger party. Food options were vast and prices were what you'd expect at a run of the mill Mexican spot. They were also nice and accommodating with dietary restrictions. The salsa was a little weak and not terribly flavorful. Otherwise everything was good. We had shrimp fajitas, burritos, tacos, Chile Rellanos, and steak. Drinks are served in huge glasses which is nice. I'd go back if this were my hometown and it's a good, quick place to stop when In that area. read more

Went to this restaurant with some of my colleagues of mine as we were in town on business. We had a party of 6 of us. The place was packed and they had several staff working that night. Our party had a great time! They service was great and the food came out extremely fast for the size of our party. I appreciate when the service is superb and refills are being taken care of promptly without asking or flagging down the server. Our server was excellent at keeping us going and enjoying our conversation around the table. read more

I've been going since it opened the doors and never have I been disappointed. The food is always excellent! If there was ever any mix up they would fix it. Service has always been great for the most part here even when busy. Only a couple of times I could think of that it was slow in many years of being open. They are always nice to the customers! read more

San Juan is literally my favorite place. I eat there 2-3 times a week or more if I can, I know the servers are more than tired of seeing me, but I simply can't get enough. Food is so delicious and amazing, not expensive at all. It is small, usually busy on the weekends but there's always a take out option (which I personally love also). read more

The chips and salsa are great. Queso is very thin and just OK. My main dish, el presidente (3 kinds of enchiladas, rice and beans) was amazing. The service, while kind, was painfully slow with everything but drinks. We were there over 20 minutes and through 2 baskets of chips before our order was taken. If youre not in a hurry, overall the food is great and i would recommend. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in the area! Staff is very attentive and food is always great! I come here almost once a week and it's the best part of my week! read more

Fairly new restaurant for Covington. Really good Mexican good at good prices. Good atmosphere

Right off the highway is a hidden gem and great prices. Authentic Mexican. So good!

Best Mexican restaurant with the best staff! Always so friendly and fast! Highly recommend!

I ordered carnitas Jalisco style and thought they were delicious. Everyone liked what they had : chicken and cheese quesadilla, burrito California with pork and one with steak and a burrito mexicano which was smothered in a melted cheese sauce if that's your thing. And if you like spicy they have a salsa Verde if you ask for it - not too spicy but good. read more

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San Juan is quite the spectacle. This was the worst Mexican restaurant I have ever eaten at. Taco Bell would have been much better. That's saying something... The salsa tasted like Tostino's pizza sauce and the food we ordered (pollo feliz and chori pollo) tasted like a reheated Hungry Man TV dinner. From now on when we pass through Covington, we'll have to starve or go to the Wendy's. I think the people who gave this place 4 and 5 star ratings were stoned or drunk. The staff was pleasant though. read more

The food here is bland no flavor at all Better off going to Roanoke to Abuelo's at Valley View mall now there's a great place read more

Wow. You know you've made a poor decision when you regret not going to Burger King instead. Stopped on the highway, hoping for a decent and quick meal. Prices are cheap, $6.95 for a taco, 2 enchiladas, and rice. Guacamole was runny (how the... Never mind, don't want to know). The rice was likely microwaved. Taco came topped with lettuce and cheese only (no pico, no tomatoes, onions, cilantro, taco sauce... Nada). The taco beef was mush and lacked flavor. The chicken was ok, but basically the rice, beef, and chicken all tasted like they were seasoned the same way... With a lot of salt, a little paprika, and not much else. Overall, very bland, nothing fresh tasting at all. I still just can't get over that Guac. Serious disappointment. read more

Unbelievable find. Definitely not wjere you'd expect this. Standard Mexican fare but everything is hand made. Even the taco shells! This is definitely a destination for me. The enchiladas are masa made. The chips are good but the salsa a bit watery. Tastes great, though. Come early as the place is packed and the parking is rediculous. Maybe the 18 wheeler changing a tire took up 1/2 the lot... read more

Authentic Mexican food that is out of this world. We are on vacation in the area from the DC area and have already stopped twice in the week. Locals are just as high on the restaurant. Great value as well. read more

San Juan Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Virginia

We were traveling from VA to Ohio. We wanted to eat something as we had been on the road for a while. I pulled up Yelp and found this place was right off of the road we had been traveling on. My husband and I thought both of our meal were absolutely delicious. We had so much food between out 2 combo orders that we could have just ordered 2 meal and split it! Great place to eat and we are looking forward to going back next time we are headed out that way again! read more

Great food, great attention Place its clean Ppl its very kind Price its great Chips are goood read more

Since I can't do 4 and a half stars I had to give it 5. Ok, it isn't the greatest Mexican food but for the area, it is great. Food was good, portions were good sized, service was authentic (didn't speak English) and the decor was unique and bright. Seemed to be the place to be as it was packed and everyone looked content. We enjoyed ourselves and will visit again. To those that bash the place, what were you expecting? You're in Covington for gods sake. Not gonna find better Mexican in 40 miles of here. read more

We ate here 2 years ago while camping locally. It was so memorable, we couldn't wait to return this year while camping again. Great food, reasonable prices, superb service. Absolutely delicious guacamole. We WILL return! read more

San Juan Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Virginia

The food is great. The staff is great. Prices are great as well. I have only eaten one other Mexican restaurant that I felt was better, so it is safe to say I have always been a pleased customer here. read more

Below average Mexican restaurant. Will not return. Ordered two entrees and two drinks 28.98 before tip. Even the chips and salsa were not satisfying. read more

It's a middle of the road Mexican restaurant with poor indoor seating, no outdoor seating, fake margaritas and who knows what your bill will ever be. read more

I love the food, the prompt service, the atmosphere, and sweet Olivia! My favorite dish is their Shrimp Vera Cruz and my favorite appetizer is their guacamole. Eat here, you won't be disappointed! read more

It was a good stop for Cinco. It was very busy and very noisy. Food was good and the service was pretty good. Prices were right as well. I would stop again if passing through. read more

5 starts because this is a phenomenal place for a town like covington. 5 stars even if it was another cheap/affordable mexican spot even in a big city. Also, it doesn't have this one specific item that it lives by.. they are confident that you will enjoy almost everything on their menu - assuming you order something you would like in the first plce Worth the price/money/experience. and i'd be willing to pay more for this place. I don't really want them to raise their prices.. but even if they did, i'd rather come here. why? - from the moment you walk in - low key/ cosy ambiance / warm friendly greeting. and may even let you on their wifi if you ask for it politely! the place is well maintained as well (cleanliness not aesthetically appeasing'ness) you get the salsa /chips after you're seated. And these are good. really good. crisp, well fried chips, and a fantastically prepared fresh salsa sauce, and even the hotter green sauce on request. The menu is large! all the entrees are well prepared ( I have tried them all: covington is a small place) and the fajitas are good. (or maybe I just like grilled meat) The portions (size) by themselves are drool inducing - it's the perfect size. Oh! dont get me wrong.. they are big! But for some reason I have always managed to devour it all, and have never complained about the amount of food. Tip : Lay off the chips and salsa. I know they're addicting, but the entree are so much better (nomnomnom) Any sory of group is also welcome to the place. I've seen business groups/dates/kids/families/parties/happyhour .. all sorts of demographics here. Sometimes if they are so lcuky, an establishment will attract the locals, as well as the tourists and visitors. And if it strives for it, will maintain the crowds ...This place is one of them read more

Outstanding Mexican food in Covington, Virginia? Oh, hell yes! My mom and I were in town for Christmas and I really wanted to try this place. I heard it was authentic and actually run by Mexicans so I needed to try it out since I'm from Northern VA and know good Mexican and Hispanic food. We arrived in the early evening and the place was warm and inviting. There were many tables full of people and from the smells in the place I knew this could be good. I ordered a Dos Eqis Especial, my favorite Mexican beer, and my mom ordered basically an Irish coffee. Our server was a super nice and cute Mexican-American girl named Christina with a southern accent. The chips that came to the table were fresh and warm and the salsa was very good and came in a tiny carafe. When we looked at the menu a "dinner for two" caught our eye so we ordered it. We also ordered guacamole. It was $2.75! I've had better but it was fresh. The price shocked me and the best part it came in a small bowl with NO lettuce underneath like places like to fool you with. A little while later out FEAST came out. This thing was unbelievable, it was a burrito, a chalupa, 2 crunchy beef tacos with homemade shells, a chile relleno, a chicken enchilada, a chicken tamale, rice and beans. The most amazing part; this meal for two was $12.75! Are you kidding me?! I could go on and on about how that meal at home would be 25 bucks at least. Everything was awesome and authentic and homemade. I was thrilled and stuffed. We got flan for dessert and it was your typical flan. The bill was $26 and some change. We tipped Christina on Northern VA prices. I'll be back every time I'm in town. read more

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