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| - I'm not a Mexican food purist but I'm repulsed by people who say "Taco Bell was better" like synthetic textured vegetable protein is better than even a low grade of real food. Casa Don Juan's main menu items are what you would find in many traditional Mexican restaurants, where they stand out are the many well executed Mexican regional specialties they offer, similarly to Viva Zapatas.
But because of too much eating out recently, I'm sticking to something not so fattening. I had the shrimp fajitas dish. Fajitas are really a Tex/Mex dish with origins in 1930s in the ranch lands of South and West Texas. Throwaway items such as such as skirt steak were given to the Mexican vaqueros (cowboys) as part of their pay. The shrimp fajitas at Casa are a mound of Heaven- fresh shrimp and veggies flash grilled and expertly seasoned. I have learned to quickly move the shrimp to an adjoining plate otherwise they'll continue to cook at your table as you assemble the tacos and you'll end up with curled up tough shrimp. The usual condiments are provided-fresh guacamole, lettuce, and pico. A side plate of rice and beans which were perfectly prepared and seasoned, an absolute must in any Mexican restaurant. Our group also had fish tacos and ceviche which they inhaled with great satisfaction.
We took advantage of happy hour and hit the margaritas hard. Their house margarita is very tasty but could be a little stronger
My only reservation are the corn tortillas - which are hand made, thick and wonderful at the downtown location. Here they're thin, fresh and tasty but not really worth the starch load.
Service was outstanding, friendly, welcoming, and anticipatory - meeting our every need and meal preferences.
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