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Juan in a Million

Juan in a Million

Mexican Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Austin
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    Social N.
    "I recommend sharing with a friend and ordering extra tortillas."(19 Tips)
    deestiv
    "Get the Don Juan taco - HUGE, delicious, and cheap."(11 Tips)
    Carlos M.
    "The enchiladas, carne guisada and breakfast tacos are off the hook!"(30 Tips)
    Khoa L.
    "Come during the week and receive the best handshake in Austin."(8 Tips)
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  • Abel D.heart icon on user image
    Abel Delgado GarcíaAugust 20, 2016
    Lot of food, lot of flavor, lots of love. A must visit if you go to Austin. And if you see Juan shake his hand. Best handshake in America.
  • The Wall Street Journal
    Reader tip: Best breakfast tacos plus Juan is always there to greet you with a smile and a handshake Read more
  • Scott G.
    Scott GilbertJune 25, 2012
    Inexpensive, but impressive. The tacos can feed a small family and Juan won't let you leave without a deathly firm grip. You'll leave with a full belly and a lesson on a proper handshake.
  • Hudson Sutler
    Hudson SutlerJuly 19, 2017
    Looking to save a buck and make a friend? Talk to Juan yourself. If his handshake doesn’t convince you, his breakfast taco will.  Excellently priced rustic Mexican cuisine. Read more
  • Bryan E.heart icon on user image
    Bryan EmmerlingApril 30, 2019
    Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and great staff. The owner has an amazing personality. Walk in shake hands or hug. Very welcoming.
  • Andee D.
    Andee Derby-AguileraSeptember 1, 2018
    Today the service was stellar and so was the food. I’m not a huge fan of menudo but today it tasted great.. love the migas!
  • Marc C.heart icon on user image
    Marc ChiricoApril 15, 2015
    The Don Juan is an Austin breakfast staple. Awesome coffee. I always tell myself I'll get something different but I always go for the Don Juan. It feeds me for 3 days.
  • Michael A.
    Michael AldereteNovember 23, 2012
    The Don Juan grande taco is certainly grande, as in huge. And it's very good for what it is—the perfect dish for a couple starving students. It's loaded with potatoes, and very filling.
  • DJ Ku R.heart icon on user image
    DJ Ku RxOctober 4, 2020
    The portions are huge! The food is great. Currently the record is 13 Tacos eaten in one sitting.
  • Austin 360
    Austin 360March 29, 2012
    Juan in a Million is an East Austin staple, having opened its doors more than 30 years ago. It's packed during lunch and on the weekends, but their breakfast taco called the Don Juan is worth it. Read more
  • Brittney P.heart icon on user image
    Brittney PotterJune 13, 2015
    Great breakfast tacos and great price points! Also their salsa is super spicy which I love.
  • Kara C.
    Kara CarpenterOctober 11, 2014
    You haven't lived until you've eaten here. If I had four thumbs id give four thumbs.
  • Aaron M.heart icon on user image
    Aaron MotsingerSeptember 8, 2013
    There's only one way to go, and that's with the Don Juan...eggs, potatoes, cheese and bacon w/ tortillas. Somehow, they make something so simple taste so good. Often turns into two meals for ~$6.
  • Linda F.
    Linda FelterMay 14, 2014
    We weren't sure what we were getting into when we walked in. But the Don Juan (HUMONGOUS breakfast tacos served all day) was well worth the lack of atmosphere! Get extra tortillas.
  • Kristen K.
    Kristen KeysSeptember 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Everyone says get the Don Juan (and we do often). But if you're not in a DJ frame of mind, get a egg/potato/bean taco. Absolutely delicious and a bit more manageable. Add salsa and you are set.
  • Nicole R.heart icon on user image
    Nicole RibaudoSeptember 15, 2019
    If you order the Don Juan (which you should), make sure to get extra tortillas!
  • Linda S.
    Linda SamSeptember 8, 2014
    I heard raves about this place and its true! Homestyle cooking. The Carne Guisada was great! My personal fave is the breakfast taco: nopales with egg.
  • Justin B.heart icon on user image
    Justin BretonMay 7, 2014
    Don't come here for the decor and atmosphere (it's a little sketchy)... Come here for the Don Juan Tacos! They're incredible. Skip the guacamole, though. It tastes like Play Doh. #austineats
  • Social N.
    Just order the Don Juan, for less than $5 it's epic. I recommend sharing with a friend and ordering extra tortillas. Juan Meza, the owner, is usually hanging around too.
  • Nathalie A.heart icon on user image
    Nathalie AJanuary 3, 2017
    Incredible value for money. The breakfast taco is big enough to share and costs $6. It's also delicious.
  • CultureMap Austin
    CultureMap AustinJuly 1, 2011
    A Don Jaun taco and a cold glass of horchata (sweet rice milk) is a great way to start the morning. Clear your taco plate as many times as you can to make the hall of fame!
  • Cheapism
    CheapismFebruary 18, 2011
    One of the more popular places to get breakfast in Austin. Breakfast taco's start at $1.95 and the “Don Juan” El Taco Grande is enough to feed two for only $3.80. Ask for extra tortilla's. Read more
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkJune 30, 2012
    Get the Don Juan! It's huge and it's cheap! Make sure to get there early if you're going on the weekend. It tends to get packed fast!
  • Brandon B.
    Brandon BuffingtonJanuary 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Don Juan with at least 3 extra tortillas and either horchata or Mexican soda is the way to do it right. Be sure to shake Juan's hand when you see him. He might be the best restaurant owner in Austin!
  • John H.heart icon on user image
    John HarrisonAugust 5, 2016
    Very authentic and cheap like Mexican food should be. A loyal and friendly staff, and amazing food.
  • Joey C.heart icon on user image
    Joey CarmelloOctober 25, 2016
    Don't get cocky and order a Don Juan + another taco to try. The Don Juan will own you.
  • Mike T.heart icon on user image
    Mike TorresSeptember 18, 2014
    Incredible portions. Mexican homestyle at its best. Expect to order more tortillas.
  • Austin Chronicle
    Austin ChronicleJune 18, 2013
    These easy-on-the-wallet, plentiful platters have delivered many Austinites from hangovers and Tex-Mex hankerings since 1980. For $4.50, the "Don Juan" El Taco Grande will challenge you to a duel.
  • 캐쉬 문.
    캐쉬 문January 25, 2011
    The breakfast tacos are not, NOT the small breakfast tacos you get anywhere else! They are huge and super cheap.. Not to mention delicious :) The tortillas are really fresh as well.
  • Dre S.heart icon on user image
    Dre SanchezDecember 25, 2015
    1 lb TACO!! Amazingly delicious, definitely going back. Mr. Juan always with a warm welcome, the man is a boss!
  • Gavin P.heart icon on user image
    Gavin ParkerMay 27, 2017
    Order the Don Juan for breakfast. It's a huge portion - don't be a hero!
  • Sam M.heart icon on user image
    Sam MelnickMarch 19, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The nopalitos and egg breakfast tacos are incredible. Also, they have the best horchata EVER!!!
  • Derek F.heart icon on user image
    Derek FlanzraichAugust 9, 2014
    Probably the best tacos I've ever had. But so cheap it makes me mad.
  • Alachia Q.
    Alachia QueenMay 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Their breakfast tacos are cheap, large, and best of all so delicious!
  • Drew S.
    Drew SwearingenJuly 24, 2013
    Been eating there for 15 years. Juan remembers me and always ask how I'm doing. It's time to plan a road trip to the East side of town.
  • Jonathan C.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan ContrerasAugust 7, 2014
    Split the Don Juan taco with someone and order extra tortillas. You'll get six good-sized tacos out of it for about $7.
  • Chris V.heart icon on user image
    Chris VicenteMarch 29, 2015
    The egg and potatoe omelet breakfast tortilla is soo filling
  • Rebecca M.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca MazzaMay 9, 2015
    The breakfast tacos live up to all the hype. Nothing fancy but good, simple food. Timing is key here, because there could be a line.
  • Ben T.
    Ben ThomaJanuary 7, 2015
    Don't forget to try the restrooms for their sage wisdom and advice.
  • Meagan ♑.heart icon on user image
    Meagan ♑March 13, 2014
    Shook Juan's hand this morning and then carried my food baby from the famous Don Juan taco down the street to the car--parking was tight during sxsw.
  • Adam J.heart icon on user image
    Adam J.March 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't go wrong with the Don Juan... Order a couple of extra tortilla's... and a side of onions & cilantro... Perfection for breakfast!
  • Dustin S.
    Dustin SchirerSeptember 20, 2014
    Food is good, and the wait staff is awesome. Always a good place to grab some grindage.
  • deestiv
    deestivFebruary 21, 2014
    Get the Don Juan taco - HUGE, delicious, and cheap.
  • Mario A.
    Mario AdmonAugust 19, 2012
    Get the Don Juan! They're famous for it!!! It's a "taco" with eggs, bacon, potato, and cheese, can't go wrong.
  • Alyssa W.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa WSeptember 2, 2017
    Get the special breakfast taco! It's huge and delicious.
  • Dianey S.heart icon on user image
    Dianey SandovalJuly 4, 2016
    Tacos are good... The Juan in a million can feed like 3 people... Prepare to take leftovers... And the wait time is never to long
  • Emily C.heart icon on user image
    Emily CharltonSeptember 5, 2014
    Get a Don Juan. It's a classic Austin staple. I always get a side of pico de gallo to lighten it up.
  • Susie S.heart icon on user image
    Susie SebastianJuly 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The Don Juan is so good. Try it with chorizo if you dare 😍
  • Paayal G.
    Paayal GuptaJune 9, 2014
    Vegetarians there is lard in the beans, tortillas and chips FYI. Nice service though and good horchata
  • AJ W.heart icon on user image
    AJ WeinbergMay 11, 2015
    Don Juan, Don Juan, and did I mention the Don Juan, trust me that's all u need to get
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