La Juanita is indisputably one of the most iconic restaurants in Siouxland. But how does the taqueria stack up as an eatery for families with kids? Here's our take:
Where is La Juanita?
La Juanita is at 1316 Pierce Street near downtown Sioux City.
You can also find them online on Facebook!
When is La Juanita open?
La Juanita is usually open from 9am to 1am daily and until 2am Friday and Saturday nights. Hours during the COVID-19 pandemic may vary, so please check their FB page for the most up-to-date information.
Atmosphere at La Juanita
La Juanita's is reasonably clean and very well lit, with cheerful decor, an open kitchen you can watch from the line, and a jukebox playing Mexican music (so bring a few coins to liven up your wait!). During busy times, the line often extends up the stairs and even out the back door towards their parking lot on the East side of the building, so I recommend going with kids during off hours and/or bringing a baby carrier to contain little ones in line. Before 11:30 is your best bet for lunch without much of a wait. Don't let the long lines fool you though-the staff at La Juanita's is remarkably efficient and blazes through orders. There are lots of tables and many people get their orders to go, so its almost always possible to find seating for a family.
Our favorite foods at La Juanita
La Juanita's burritos have been nationally recognized for their excellence, and its not hard to see why. However the tacos are also quite good, as is everything else we have tried off their menu (their fish tacos are a surprising favorite and should become a Lenten staple for anyone who eats fish on Fridays!) As a bonus the tacos are very inexpensive $1.25 each-- so its easy to justify trying more than one type! My toddler likes the beef best.
For drinks, I recommend their glass bottled Coke with real sugar instead of HFCS, but they have a wide variety of other fun drinks available too including milk, juice, and Jarritos!
Best options for picky eaters at La Juanita
Some of our kids love tacos and some find them too spicy, and if your family is the same, you'll be glad to know there are some tamer options for even the pickiest palates. While the chicken fingers at La Juanita's are kid friendly and inoffensive, you'll be glad went with the cheeseburgers and fries instead. They are surprisingly delicious despite being such a departure from the majority of their menu. Both options are reasonably priced. My older son enjoys both.
Are there kid friendly amenities at La Juanita?
- Bathrooms: yes
- Highchairs available: yes
- Stroller & wheelchair accessibility: yes, use Pierce Street entrance
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