We were traveling and wanted good Mexican food so we turned to Yelp for help. The few Jews for Tio Juan were spot on. It's located in an old Pizza Hut and still has that feel despite the change in decor. I judge a Mexican restaurant by the chips and salsa. Tio's hit the mark. The salsa had a nice kick and was flavorful. The first basket of chips were ok, maybe a little stale and not warm but the second basket was really good. Try the chorizo cheese dip-delicious! Nice cheese flavor and a little spicy with the chorizo. Let me tell you about the chicken fajitas! The chicken was perfectly cooked- it was not dried out or tough. It was tender, had good flavor. I can't think of better chicken fajitas I have ever had. The warmed tortilla's were not sticky at all- perfectly warmed. I dont normally eat fajitas put together because the tortillas are usually tough but these were great! I ordered a beer and the frosty mug made it all the better. All in all, I wish Tio Juan's was located where I lived. I'd be there weekly. Perfect Mexican for me. read more

Very good, plenty of seating and parking, great service. No alcohol on site though! The food was authentic and great price.

The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Our waiter was friendly, attentive and helpful. The restaurant is older but well kept and we will definitely be back! Make sure you try the house margaritas they are so good! read more

Tio Juan Mexican Grill - The happy plate, shrimp, steak and chicken. You can get the dinner plate for $2 more - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

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Really good Mexican food, prices, margaritas and service. Highly recommended for an early Saturday afternoon dinner and pitcher of margaritas! read more

In the mood for chips and salsa and decided to stop here again while on this side of town. The service was good, the food was good. The biggest problem I have with this place, last time and this time, is they skimp on cheese. All cheese. I got Nachos Supreme. I understand not all restaurants want to drown their nachos in expensive queso (although that is soooo, so good) but at least give me some shredded cheese. There were a couple strands. Need more. The tamale was decent. Needs a little more filling. Wife for a combo plate of quesadilla and chalupa. I ate the chalupa. It was pretty good. More filling than tamale. Quesadilla was decent as well. Not my wife's favorite quesadilla around town but she liked it. The salsa is a little too spicy for her. It tastes like a black pepper spice, not a jalapeño pepper spice. We won't rule this place out but we have a number of other places we like better. Cheese! read more

Tio Juan Mexican Grill - Menu. Got half order nachos supreme - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

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Great food. Nice family. Questionable business skill. Recent 31% increase in basic food item orders

Absolutely recommend this small but delicious mexican restaurant. They are accommodating and allowed us to set on the patio with our small dog. Luis and Adan were attentive and made great recommendations. The Happy plate legit made my heart happy! As did the golden margarita and ice cold draft beer. read more

Tio Juan Mexican Grill - The Happy Plate - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

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The quality of the meat at Tio Juan is better than your average Mexican restaurant. The steak is always so tender and seasoned so well. The guacamole is freshly made and delicious! Not pictured, but a few of my favorite dishes here are the Shrimp Cocktail, Shredded Chicken Nachos, and La Playita (shrimp stuffed with cheese and jalapeño then wrapped in bacon and fried). read more

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We are from Southern California AKA, the best Mexican food outside of Mexico. We are on a road trip, and were hesitant to come here due to some negative reviews, but glad we stopped! Empanadas, tacos, and shrimp....all riquisimos! Delicious and authentic! Homemade corn tortillas too! read more

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Not good. Told the server three times our drink order and she messed them both up. Fajitas were bland. Fish tacos were fish pieces and not fish chunks. All in all not a good experience. I have no idea how they have 4 stars. read more

Mild ambiance, clean. It's an old Pizza Hut. The food is very inexpensive and they really should raise their price at least a 1$ across the board. Staff very attentive and the food good enough for the price. Not an high place but a good place to get the same Mexican food as else where at a low price. Do come make this place a monthly stop if you live in Decatur. read more

Food is always great. Waiters remember our favorite drinks from previous visits. Clean, friendly, not expensive.

As a busy real estate agent this is a great place to take my customers to get authentic Mexican food and sign deals.

This my favorite place to go the food is amazing the service is fast los taco de asada y pollo are on point also Los queso taco my favorite food to eat read more

Foods is reasonably priced. Always fresh. People that work there are very friendly. We love to get the combination dinners. Their salsa tastes the best in town read more

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Positively delicious. Tio Juan just jumped to the top of the best Mexican restaurant list. For starters the salsa actually has flavor, good flavor, and it's spicier than your average restaurant which is four thumbs up from me. I ordered the half order of Fajita Nachos with steak and chicken. Really enjoyed the simplicity of these nachos with just the addition of melted cheese and pickled jalapeños which allowed me to savor the tender and juicy strips of steak and chicken. I also ordered a chorizo taco and carnitas taco. These are street style tacos served on a soft corn tortilla with a side of cilantro, onion, and chili sauce. The carnitas was so moist and tender. The tortillas are homemade and probably the best soft corn tortillas I've ever had. And as an added bonus the food comes out quickly and the staff is extremely nice. I highly recommend Tio Juan of you want outstanding flavor. read more

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First time here and am very impressed with the quality and great flavor. We will definitely come back. They even have horchata and even have menudo and mole. read more

Pretty good Mexican food. Traditional, just like you're used to getting back home. Got a combination plate of a beef burrito, enchilada and taco and it cost me $8 bucks. Their salsa is on the spicy side, which I liked. You can tell it's made fresh and not out of a jar. The service was fast and I would definitely try it again. read more

Not very good. Service was ok. I ordered the chorizo dip and it was watered down like a soup. Definitely disappointed in the lunch fajitas but the chorizo cheese dip was the product that made me want to write a review. I paid $19 for lunch fajitas, chorizo cheese dip and a Mountain Dew. Should've gone somewhere they care about the food they put out. read more

This was an excellent spot to eat at for Cinco de Mayo. Service was a little slow due to the large crowd but the food was excellent. When in Decatur I plan to eat here again! read more

We come here almost once a week and the service is AMAZING!! They are always attentive and the food is delicious! Tio Juan will always be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants. read more

WHERE DO I BEGIN! This restaurant explains why I traveled to Alabama with three bags of prepared meals. I have visited the state three times and I knew that locating food would be an issue. I started the day with a great breakfast and lunch prepared by me of course. Later in the day as we were visiting Decatur we decided to get something to eat and Mexican is our favorite. I knew that I would not be able to find a local restaurant that actually served vegetables so I was willing to give them a pass if they could really "bring it". From prior experience, I knew that this was not going to be a five star experience despite the reviews. Still, I had an open mind. We entered the restaurant around 4 pm and it was relatively quiet. I made direct contact with the waitress and asked about the meat used in the chimichangas. I made it clear that I only wanted the breast meat from the chicken. She assured me that this is what is used. I felt uneasy and should not have placed the order because I just did not believe her. The other red flag was when I asked about vegetables and she said that they had peppers and onions which are toppings. Yes, I know that this is a Mexican restaurant and I do know that not all of them feature vegetables, (cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, spinach, mixed peppers, mushrooms, carrots etc). However, those that are more authentic tend to prepare food that is so phenomenal that you don't even think about the vegetables. The food is fresh, hand prepared and beautifully seasoned. The food that was served to me today was unrecognizable and there was absolutely no way that I could eat it. I ordered a chimichanga and a quesadilla and I was served two items that had the same filling but different shells, (see the photos). I initially thought that I had received an incorrect order but my husband reminded me that I was not in Georgia so I just thought that this was a different interpretation of what I had requested. It was bland chicken that was over-processed (to almost mush), and placed in a shell with a thin red sauce, no toppings, or cheese inside. It was unacceptable and I returned it to the kitchen. The cook later came out to ask me what was wrong with the dish and I don't even remember what I said, I just let him know that I could not eat what was served. He actually asked me if I wanted something else. As a rule, I never replace meals after they are returned and if the food is so bad that it has to be returned, I will not be ordering anything else. My husband actually ate his meal although he rated it a 2 out of 5 because his was also just as mushy and weird. But since my husband is not one to complain or return a meal he ate it all. Some people actually enjoy this type of food and that's fine. I will just say that it is an acquired taste and not even close to what I am accustomed to eating. To each his own. ***If you like your Mexican food prepared with fresh, quality ingredients and served with warmth and a smile, this is not your place! Keep looking! read more

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They have real Mexican food, not just Tex Mex. And I've always had really good service, even though I'm not a regular.

Tío Juan was very good.. the beer was the coldest mug and beer I have ever had... great salsa and chips. Had the beef Tacos and they were excellent. Great service too! Tío Juan smile a little bit you have a great place. Cambia la cara de tranca que tienes buey! LOL!!! read more

Food was great! I got a chimichanga and my mom didn't know what to get. After one bite of mine, she ordered her own and loved it even more. I also strongly recommend their side of rice. read more

This used to be one of the best Mexican restaurants in Decatur. Not anymore. The service was very slow even though they weren't all that busy. It was hot inside and there were flies. The food was lousy. My taco was swimming in enchilada sauce so when I picked it up it was messy. The enchillada was overcooked and just didn't look good or taste all that great. The prices are a little higher than most in this area and I didn't mind paying because it used to be worth it. Not anymore. I can get better elsewhere for less money. read more

My favorite of the local Mexican restaurants. The fact that you can get shredded beef instead of ground beef sets this place apart from the rest. read more

I have to say simply that this little place has a truly authentic Mexican touch in its menu ... Excellent attention that Tio Juan and his team provide for their customers; Highly recommended for the whole family ... Really delicious Mexican... read more

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I just left Tio Juan's restaurant and I have to say I have never had such horrible treatment by the cashier. He asked me how everything was and I let him know that I had ordered the chile relleno plate and was very disappointed because all I could taste was freezer burn. He then proceeded to tell me ' well maybe you can go somewhere else and find some better ones. ' First of all how very rude and disrespectful of him to even say that to me. Very unprofessional of him and horrible customer service. So to the owners of Tio Juan's you need to get rid of employees like him. Really wish I had gotten his name just know that he was wearing a black shirt. So very disappointed and needless to say will not be returning nor ever recommending Tio Juan's to anyone as along as they have employees like him working there. read more

Glad my friend recommended me to go here. Tio Juans is a nice little family owned establishment that offers more authentic Mexican cuisine. I've been here a few times and haven't been disappointed yet. This is the first little spot that I've been to since I moved back from Colorado that makes me feel like like I can escape and pretend like I'm back there. Try the fried whole fish for $9.99, all of the street tacos (lengua, carnitas, carne asada, al pastor, chorizo.) Also, their chile rellenos are on point and packed with flavor, and don't forget they have $1.99 Dos Equis on draft with a frosty mug......yeaaaahhhhh. Service is always great, which seems harder and harder to find HERE these days. read more

Tio Juan Mexican Grill - Mojarra Fritta Por Favor!!! - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

Really great place to eat. Food is really delicious! I recommend the Mexican authentic food from here!!

Tio Juan great prices and the food is really good one of the better bang for your buck food places also there Horchatas are huge. Buy your favorite rum get one to go add a shot and a half stir enjoy. :) read more

Great little Mexican restaurant. Busy, but kind and attentive staff. Authentic food, plenty of it, well prepared and served with a smile.

Good food sometimes they are short staffed but for most part they still have it under control great deals on beverages and food not expensive and you get a large amount of food read more

Very good Mexican food. Have a good selection, and the chorizo cheese dip is awesome. The young ladies who took care of us were very polite and made sure we didn't run out drink. Awesome service, food was out of kitchen fast and everything was tasty. read more

This was a good place to get Mexican food. I think that it's gone down hill. The guac is still the best, but the food has way way too much salt in it. read more

I enjoy the Happy Plate. It has chicken, beef and shrimp over a bed of rice drenched in white cheese sauce. I ask for it without vegetables. (Peppers and onions) read more

Tio Juan Mexican Grill - Get the "Happy Plate. It is awesome with chicken beef and shrimp over a bed of rice drenched with white cheese sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Decatur, Alabama

Our office (and families) love this place! The food is delicious with quick and friendly service! We eat here once or twice a week!!

Best Mexican restaurant in Decatur in my opinion never had a bad dish always good really like the chorizo cheese dip.

Hands down best taco spot in Decatur the thing that put them on top of my list is their handmade tortillas. You will NOT find an authentic Mexican restaurant that has handmade tortillas! I highly recommend to check out this spot if you're in the mood for some awesome authentic Mexican food read more