Chad Stoos
Jun 18, 2026
Not a big fan of Mexican food, but their stuff is pretty good. My daughter can't get enough of this place.
La Juanita
About this place
La Juanita has operated out of its spot on Pierce Street in Sioux City, Iowa, since 1997, building a reputation that now stretches well beyond Siouxland. The family-run kitchen sticks to recipes passed down through generations, and the line out the door on weekend nights is the clearest sign of how many people consider it worth the wait.
The menu leans on variety within a tight focus: tacos come filled with tripa, asada, al pastor, chicken, carnitas, shrimp, fish, or chorizo, all wrapped in handmade tortillas. The tongue burrito and fried whole fish stand out as the dishes regulars mention first, alongside a burrito once ranked among the top five in the nation by national food coverage. Nachos, tostadas, sopes, and tortas round out a menu built for repeat visits rather than one-off novelty orders.
The dining room stays no-frills and busy, with a fast-moving line that keeps wait times reasonable even during the dinner rush. It's a cash-only operation, so a quick stop at an ATM before arriving saves a headache. La Juanita suits a fast, satisfying meal more than a leisurely sit-down dinner, and it's become the kind of place both longtime locals and out-of-state visitors detour for on purpose.
Features & amenities
College students
Groups
Tourists
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Paid parking lot
Usually plenty of parking
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Cash-only
Usually a wait
Restroom
Alcohol
Beer
Comfort food
Photos
Ratings & Reviews
Jinisa Lo
Aug 18, 2026
Great place…. Our door dash order has been wrong a handful of times though. Very disappointing.
luis hernandez
Aug 18, 2026
Super fast service and food is delicious , highly recommended it . Better have patience because it's always full .It's cash only , there's an ATM at the location with a 2.25 fee , be prepared .
Samual Thompson
Aug 18, 2026
One of the best Mexican restaurants in Iowa. Food was great, tons of meat in the burritos and all of it for a cheap price. Staff were also very friendly, service was so fast that by the time we got to the table the food was ready for the 3 of us. I look forward to coming back
Al Pernicek
Aug 18, 2026
Anytime am going through Souix city stop to buy steak and cheese burritos . Very good. Live in south central Nebraska. Love this place.Group size3-4 peopleSpecial eventsNo special event
Scott Engmann
Aug 18, 2026
If you’re looking for authentic Mexican, everything works at La Juanita! From the old school handwritten order process cash only Spanish-speaking to the perfect street tacos. It’s truly amazing.
Elizabeth
Jul 28, 2026
This place was so delicious and I definitely recommend checking this place out. We got there late and there was a line but they are so fast that it moved super quickly.
Mindy Eddleman
Aug 18, 2026
Believe the reviews. Visited on a Sunday and the line was 10 deep the entire time we sat and ate. CASH ONLY. ATM available. Carne asada and shrimp burrito was so good. Tacos were also great.
Kay T
Jun 18, 2026
My coworker recommended this place, and I’ve been back multiple times since moving to Sioux City! The steak tacos are so good, and the churros are a must-try. Definitely one of my favorite taco spots in town!
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