Located on the end of the strip mall adjacent to Wal-Mart, traffic is usually heavy. There is no…read moreparking adjacent to the building so you have to cross a traffic lane. There is handicapped parking close to the entrance door, so just watch as you are crossing the traffic lane. The host/ hostess counter is directly in front as you enter. We were greeted right away and taken to a booth. One bench cover was torn and the table had an annoying wiggle every time you changed positions. We also noticed the overhead music was slightly too loud. There were several other groups eating and we heard their conversations as they tried to talk over the music. Our server was very friendly and did his job well. He took our drink order and then gave us the right amount of time to make our selections. We received the chips and salsa just before our drinks arrived. The food took no more than 15 minutes after we placed the order to arrive. The salsa was disappointing. It had a strong tomato paste flavor. There were bits of onion and a few pieces of cilantro but neither of those flavors made it through. The carnitas was pretty good. The amount of pork was a bit less than expected but the flavor was good and it was very tender. The rice and refried beans were average at best. The salad was nice, with fresh lettuce, avocado and jalapeno slices, and tomatoes. The chicken and shrimp was also pretty good. The chicken had nice seasoning even without the cheese sauce and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. This dish had the same rice and refried beans. BTW, the accompanying tortillas were hot, so be careful as you unroll them. Other than the excellent service, the best part of this experience was the salsa bar. There were about eight different salsas to chose from. Each had a unique flavor and ranged in consistency from pico to creamy. One pico even included cactus. Any of these salsas were an improvement over the initial salsa and also made a great addition to the main meals. The bottom line for me is this is an average Mexican restaurant with above average service and salsa bar.

Had a great time with family (party if 14) with great service. Plenty of choices for the plain…read moretaco folks and those of us that prefer a little more authentic. Molcajete was on point.

Venezuelan food in downtown JC? Absolutely! And it's delicious. A must visit…read more Don't let the location scare you away. I'm once you step inside you will feel like you are on an exotic vacation. Came after work on a week day with some coworkers. They took great care of all of us. I ordered my very first cachapa. Now it's my new favorite. Also got an order of their tostones (not on the menu by itself but they make them and sell them as an appetizer). Brought an empanada home for my hubby and he loved it. Good sized dining area inside with booths and tables. Pretty mural on one wall. Can't wait to come back.

First time trying Venezuelan food, and wow, what an impression! Everything was absolutely delicious…read moreand the customer service was a phenomenal. We were shown pictures of the dishes, given an explanation of what everything was, and it was an overall great experience. We had the Pabellon and the Sampler, so we tried a bit of everything, and I ordered the Soursop juice as well. First but definitely not last time at Budare :)

We had a mechanical failure in the car that landed us in kingsport, tennessee. When we asked the…read moreowner of the station for a good place to eat, he recommended Momma D's. We headed over and had an extraordinary dinner. One of the best burgers i've had, and my wife loved the chicken picada. We enjoyed it so much. We went back the next day and although there was a 40 minute. Wait, it was worth it. Their brunch menu is to die for we had french, toast, pancakes, incredible bacon, all in all we highly recommend it. And they serve that breakfast all day.

Had the OG Benedict. It came cold with cold hollandaise sauce on cold Facaccia bread with cold…read morecheese. Unbelievable! They had no way to heat it up, when asked! Good iced tea, good side salad. I'm never coming back!

This is actually one of the more reasonably-priced Mexican restaurants in the area. Love their…read moreauthentic tacos. They have the best desserts, bar none. Their leche cakes and tiramisu are soooooooo good. I also love their Chile Relleno. They have a drive through which is super convenient and their outdoor patio is very nice. One of the best perks though, is how friendly the staff is. Also, it's such a nice touch that they always have nice fresh flowers on the tables and pretty potted plants.

Absolute worst Mexican food I've ever had! The margarita was un-drinkable because the "pre-mix" was…read morejust awful. An absolute waste of $8 dollars. For $13 dollars, the Pollo Lucas looked like a half portion from any other restaurant to with about 8 nickel or smaller sized pieces of chicken. Service matched the food quality. Save your time and just go to Taco Bell for better food.

We've dined here several times since my first visit and overall it's a decent place to eat. We have…read morenoticed a decline in service, now it's just average with the occasional, did they forget about us? Food is well prepared and the place is clean.

Three of us ordered food. Were very disappointed with food…read more! All three of us got sick and were up all night. Very bad quality ,poor ingredients!!! I'll never forget that place...

Best Mexican restaurant of all time. I've eaten here so many times, and it NEVER has disappointed…read moreme 10/10

This location is my favorite because it's not as crowded as the one by campus. The music is always…read morefun and I like the way the restaurant is painted, very vibrant. The service is always good. I like to eat lunch here. Their authentic tacos and chile rellenos are my favorite. Always a solid decision when you're craving Mexican!

We stopped in Juan Siao on a Sunday afternoon for lunch while traveling. There is free public…read moreparking closing by that's easy to find. The restaurant was not busy at this time - a few patrons at the bar and a few tables occupied. We were sat, greeted and served quickly. Upstairs featured seating near floor to ceiling windows which created a fun ambiance. There were a lot of wooden details in the decor that really made the place pop and feel more fun. The food was good. I really enjoyed the fish tacos and all the flavors in the toppings. It was also nice to see salmon tacos versus a fried white fish or tilapia. The house made queso is good goooood!! My daughter and I really enjoyed it. Their menu was so big between Asian and Mexican dishes it was a bit overwhelming. I think I would try another restaurant if in the area again but I lived close by I would probably come again.

Another excellent find in JC. Wonderful staff with a cool vibe inside. Fantastic tequila selection…read moreand pretty good food. My buddy ordered the Cuban Banh Mi and absolutely loved it. His wife ordered the Nachos with Carnitas. Super flavorful with excellent chips. My wife loved her XO Scallops (I thought they were fishy smelling but the sauce it came with was exceptional). The dumplings were really good but were served barely warm. I liked my breakfast burrito with pork chili verde I got off the Brunch menu, but I've had better too. I would still come back and explore a lot of the menu.

It's been a couple of months since we ate here but it was memorable ! We had a couple blackberry…read moremargaritas that were to die for- best I'd drank in a long time. Our waitress was so friendly and had some wonderful recommendations for our group. I had the chicken chimichangas- delicious and portions were generous- I can't wait to go back!!

A local favorite for Mexican food. Better than La Carreta…read more Came here a couple times with coworkers and now finally brought my hubby. We love their salsa bar. Ordered one steak and one shrimp fajita. Both were very flavorful and filling. Came early enough to try their Happy Hour giant margaritas. The pineapple margarita is delicious. Large TVs for your sport followers are in the middle of the room.