Juan's Place - Berkeley

South berkeleys best kept secret! ask for the flour tortilla chips, they will not be disappointed :

Visited for the first time in a few years and all memories came back. best Mexican cuisine in the opposite.

They have been better in the past but the beer is good and they will not let you leave unhappy which is their strong suit. It's better to eat there and not for take out.

The food at this restaurant is delicious. What stands out is the flavors. Dishes have real soul. They are not messing around. Highly recommended

Juan's Place has been a favorite restaurant of ours since arriving in Berkeley in the early 80s. My husband and I love it because the atmosphere is friendly casual, the waitstaff is on top of everything, but we like it most because the food is fresh, homemade and delicious. We come every Saturday night after sailing or during the week after an adventure on bike trails or parks or taking our dog to obedience training at Berkeley Humane Society. It feels like we are eating at grandma's house for dinner. Everyone has their favorite dish but mine is the shrimp enchiladas with green sauce, which includes guacamole and sour cream. The shrimp are always perfectly prepared and never overcooked. Now don't go in expecting something like a Chevys. But if you love authentic delicious Mexican food in a casual friendly environment, try Juans and you will be joining regulars who have been coming there for decades.