As I move to bigger and greener pastures, I quite fondly remember my time in Tyler where I lived…read morefor almost 20 years of my young life. One of the most significant places to me is Don Juan's On The Square. Though not the original location, it is the most vital Don Juan's location in Tyler because of one thing: they have a liquor license. Don Juan's On The Square is not only crushing it in the food department, but it is also vital to get a drink. They have plenty of beers to choose from, top shelf margaritas, and ranch waters, but the life changing paradigm shift of drinks at Don Juan's is the Big Steve. The Enormous Steven. The Monumental Stevie. A drink so powerful and so strong, it is served at a maximum of two per customer. What makes Steve so significant? Well, they don't tell you exactly what is in it. The best inference I got from a friend was that it has a lot of tequila in it, obviously. It's strong, but it isn't potent in taste. It goes down smooth and suddenly you're laughing more and the food tastes so much better than you even remember. You go nonverbal as you take your first bites. You don't remember much, but you feel emotional that you're in your hometown showing the love of your life how you grew up. You don't even remember how you appeared in this seat. The last three hours of life feel like a blur and the following three hours mold together full of joy and laughter. Life is worth living on a Big Steve. Now the food. The chips and salsa (red and green) are always a joy here. They're always a bit crispier than other places, which I always enjoy. My go-to every dinner at Don Juan's is the Carlos Sampler. For just around $16 you have a feast of two chicken flautas, one cheese quesadilla, one sope, and nachos served with either shredded chicken or beef (I recommend the chicken). Plus you get guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and queso with it as well. Everything you need. Mix that and a Big Steve and you're golden. The decor inside is always over the top, and both the first floor and the second floor have a ton of energy sweltering at every moment. It's really just a cornerstone of Tex-Mex in Tyler and is proof of how dreams really can come true. Me and my Steven can take over the world. RIYL: The strongest drink ever made.

Good prices, big portions, but food was mid. Also super loud in the restaurant. Not just from…read morepeople talking, but there was weird loud ambient noise. I wanted to try a little bit of my usual favourite things to get at a Tex-Mex restaurant, so I got chorizo and egg breakfast tacos (minimum 2), one chicken enchilada, and one barbacoa taco. Everything was so mid. I normally love breakfast tacos, but I would actually say they were far below average. The barbacoa taco was pretty dry, and the chicken enchilada was okay. The only alcohol they serve is tequila and beer. My friends got some big margs. I like how they serve queso with bread. Service wasn't great, and I had to go up to the counter myself to get napkins.

I ordered a quesadilla trying to play it safe and I was still disappointed. The green salsa was so…read morewater down it looked so runny I didn't even try it. And the quesadilla only came with very little chicken and a lot of cheese, maybe this is ok for most of yall but they charge to add onions, jalapeños and avocado. After paying to add this a to a quesadilla that should already have some it still wasn't good l, I'm never coming back, this was my second time after being disappointed by it once I wanted to give it another tried and just. To all my Hispanic people if you're looking for an overall an authentic Mexican food I would recommend mi lindo Mexico!

I visited yesterday with a co-worker. Marlon took our order. Marlon was super helpful and very…read morefriendly. The food was very reasonably priced and tasted incredible. I highly recommend the beef tacos. After we finished, Marlon asked how everything was and offered to clear our trash. Excellent food and great service -- I will definitely be back!

Give this place a try. Much better than last restaurant at this location. Everything we ordered was…read morereally good & fresh....esp the guac! Hard to explain seasoning on shredded chicken, but I loved it bc it wasn't a chili powder or tomato paste flavor! Waiter was attentive & friendly!

We used to go to their other restaurant in Winona, but we're very excited that they are here in Big…read moreSandy. This is really the best Mexican food ever. The service is great. The food is excellent and totally recommend that people give them their business. They won't be disappointed

We enjoyed our experience here again. The service, food, and ambience were all very good. We look…read moreforward to coming back again in the near future.

called the order in was ready when arrived. food was tasty and large quantities o n each. prices…read morehave gone up since last time there

We ordered our first order from Gloria's as take out, so, unfortunately I didn't get to meet staff…read moreor see the inside. The take out was really good and presented nicely. The rice and beans were "standard" good. Each entree tasted different and individually spiced. May seem a weird observation, but I have been to a few places where I couldn't differentiate between dishes. The enchiladas were great, and I ordered four individual proteins. The birria tacos with the "au jus" broth were excellent. Crispy and full of flavor. The flautas were."different". They were filled with potatoes and fried, with the protein atop. Maybe it is usual, I've just never encountered them that way. I tried Gloria's because of their steak (bistec) mexicana. This was the closest dish I have found in E. Tx mirroring Steak Picado in S. California Mexican cuisine. It was so good, the flavors familiar, and I will be back for more. And, last but not least, the Mexican cokes with real cane sugar were soooo good! Highly recommend! 5 stars!

Hate to even do this... I don't eat out rather often, but got the worst food poisoning the last…read moretime I did. Ordered breakfast and took lunch to go bc I was excited they had pozole which wound be dinner. The next day I wanted to die. When I called I was hung up on after telling her I had food poisoning-- cool. Called back, pick up and hang up. Called from a different number-- was told the Broadway store had a manager and I'd have to go there. Called -- not the case, left a message for them and never heard back. I know how beloved this place is here but zero tolerance for food poisoning when there is a million Mexican places as well as better customer service. tried to do things the right way-- how I would want someone to approach me. But no response and extra time for a prompted review.

I am traveling on business and stopped in Ruby's because it was close to the location I was…read morevisiting. I had the street tacos and loved them! The little restaurant looked to be a renovated gas station. Walked inside and was welcomed by the nice people that took my order. I enjoyed it so much that I order lunch for the next day for the Team! I will be back.

"Really good food, super friendly owners! Best Mexican food in the Gladewater area!read more

The food was great! Pupusas was our choice from the menu & we loved them. The customer service was…read moregreat as well. Check them out!

Excellent service and delicious food. Definitely will be back! I didn't try the pupusas this time…read morebut my husband did and they looked bomb.