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Don Juan's Grill

20700 South St, Tehachapi, CA
661-822-6612
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Ranked #3 of 30 restaurants in Tehachapi
Price range: $6 - $19
Cuisines: Argentinean, Brazilian, Chilean, Cuban
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations
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turlock, cali
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

This place is really located in a strange area...sort of commercial, industrial area? The food was Latin flair I guess, not hot enough for me, but I asked for and received a bowl of freshly grilled jalapenos to go with the meal. The restaurant has a nice feel, you can see the kitchen staff working. The food was surprisingly good.... More

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California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Had drinks and tapas. Enjoyed the mojito and margarita. Chimichurri was not so great on its own but was very good in the watermelon salad. Shrimp ceviche equidoriano was okay. Seasonal vegetables and salmon with mango salsa were good.

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Oregon
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20 reviews 20 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013 via mobile

Didn't want to leave our dog in strange motel or hot car so we did take out. Therefore, I can't comment on anything but the food, which was very good. I had a flat iron steak and my wife ordered a seafood kebab. The latter was to repeat not so much the steak. When possible we will return and hopefilly... More

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Donna F, Public Relations Manager at Don Juan's Grill, responded to this review
April 25, 2013

Hello traveling Gypsies from Oregon. Thanks for giving Don Juan's a try and glad you picked up meals to go. Sorry to hear our flat iron wasn't a hit so next time you come to eat in, if you're a steak lover, give our rib-eye a try. And when you eat in, do always let us know if anything is... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We stay in Tehachapi regularly as it is half way from our home in Arizona to our daughter's home in northern California. The Fairfield Inn desk strongly recommended Don Juan's and said that it was worth the 8 minute drive. We absolutely agree. Make the effort to get back in the car and find this place, you will be very... More

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Donna F, Public Relations Manager at Don Juan's Grill, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

Thank you so much for the kind words. We really appreciate and value you taking the time to not only come and see us but to write the review as well. Hope to see you again soon next time on your way through. More

Winthrop, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

So we are traveling north from wintering in the south and go through Tehachapi, CA. We decided to stay there. We are very, very picky about food and when we go out we want fresh, unique and creatively presented food. This restaurant is like a pearl in a very unsuspecting place! Go for it! You will love it! We were... More

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Donna F, Public Relations Manager at Don Juan's Grill, responded to this review
April 24, 2013

Thank you Linda! We're very please to get your feedback and appreciate you sharing it. Hope you'll stop by on your next trip back through! More

oregon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013 via mobile

Found this place on TripAdvisor and it was wonderful. We have been traveling for 3 weeks and this was the best meal yet. Such a find. Plan to visit again on our next trip through here in Aug/Sept.

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Donna F, Public Relations Manager at Don Juan's Grill, responded to this review
April 15, 2013

We're so glad you stopped in! Thanks for the great review and safe travels. We'll look forward to seeing you in the late summer or fall. More

St. George, Utah
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14 reviews 14 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013 via mobile

We were traveling and ended up spending the night in Tehachapi & after searching reviews online took a chance on Don Juan's Grill. The atmosphere needs warming up but the tapas exceeded our expectations. Everything was freshly prepared from the grilled chilean salmon, freshly sauteed vegetables, sweet potato fries & fresh green salad all for about $20 for 3 of... More

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Donna F, Public Relations Manager at Don Juan's Grill, responded to this review
March 16, 2013

Thanks for the great feedback and we're so glad you enjoyed your meal. I hope you'll come see us again when you're in town! More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

I wanted some food that was different from the standard steak house, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Thai, Teriyaki, etc. Don Juan's delivered with a wide variety of choices of food from Chile to Cuba. Ample portions at fair prices. The owner even stopped by to ask us what we thought. You have to go to a big metropolitan center to find... More

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Donna F, Public Relations Manager at Don Juan's Grill, responded to this review
March 10, 2013

Thank you so much John! We always love to hear what people think and appreciate your positive review. Look forward to your next visit! More

Ojai, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013 via mobile

We loved the pulled pork and plantain appetizer, the salmon stroganoff with sweet potato fries and flan tres leche for dessert. It would have been nice to have my cup of decaf with the dessert..but it's late arrival was ok with me when I tasted the freshly brewed cup. My husband enjoyed two glasses of a white Chilean wine. We... More

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Donna F, Public Relations Manager at Don Juan's Grill, responded to this review
March 10, 2013

I used to live in Ojai and loved that place! Glad to hear you enjoyed our little stop as well. Hope you'll come visit us again on your next trip through and thank you for the feedback. More

Tehachapi, California
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

Food was okay, service was fine - just needed a bit more to make it memorable and make you want to come back again.

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