Casa Juana
Mexican · San Jose
About Casa Juana
At Casa Juana, we invite you to experience the vibrant flavors and warmth of Colombian culture in the heart of San Jose. Our outdoor seating area provides a perfect spot to enjoy our signature dishes, including our famous arepas, which have been praised for their crispy exterior and savory, flavorfu...
At Casa Juana, we invite you to experience the vibrant flavors and warmth of Colombian culture in the heart of San Jose. Our outdoor seating area provides a perfect spot to enjoy our signature dishes, including our famous arepas, which have been praised for their crispy exterior and savory, flavorful fillings. From traditional favorites like papas locas and desgranado to our customizable arepas, every bite is filled with freshness and flavor. Our attentive and welcoming staff, led by the owner's personal touch, will make you feel at home. Whether you're in the mood for lunch or dinner, we have something for everyone. Come taste the spirit of Colombia in a cozy and inviting setting that's perfect for solo dining, families, and groups alike. We look forward to serving you.
What Customers Say About Casa Juana
Casa Juana is praised for its authentic and delicious Colombian food, especially the arepas, which are customizable. Customers rave about the friendly service, often mentioning Juana, the owner, by name. Some reviews mention slow service or language barrier issues.
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Tip: Try the arepas and be prepared for generous portions. The owner is very attentive and helpful with the menu.
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Casa Juana San Jose Reviews
De esos lugares que uno disfruta de principio a fin. La comida con ese sabor colombiano auténtico, presentación impecable y una atención que marca la diferencia. Se nota la pasión en cada detalle. Un espacio que combina estilo, calidad y buena vibra. 💛🇨🇴 Súper recomendado
Excelente y deliciosa la comida! La atención de la dueña Juana es excelente también. Súper amable y atenta al igual que sus empleados. La comida es espectacular y uno la puede armar al gusto, con ingredientes de excelente calidad. Nunca he comido en el lugar así que desconozco la atención pero estoy segura que será la misma. Para hacer pedidos para retirar la atención es rápido y eficiente y la comida está en menos de 20 minutos. También empacan la comida tan bien que llega súper caliente. Súper recomendable!!
Las arepas son deliciosas, ingredientes frescos y bien sazonados, además el precio es muy razonable para el tamaño. El servicio también es excelente, todos muy amables y el lugar muy limpio. Vivimos en San Francisco, así que este lugar es una parada obligatoria cada vez que estamos en San José.
Took us almost 2 hours to get here but was worth it! The arepas are HUGE! Was so good that I barely took picture of mine but no picture of our appetizers. The attention was wonderful 💕 The music was a little to loud to be able to keep a conversation Sorry for the picture I couldn’t resist! 🤤
Small colombian place with very good arepas, super size and i love the fact that yoi can choose protein, like 4 toppings for free and the sauces Colombian style micheladas are good there
Customer service is amazing. The food is even better. 10/10 experience.
You can truly feel the Colombian vibe & taste! One of my fav spots in the bay for sure :)
It really is a very nice place to enjoy the best arepas in the bay area with your family, you must try it for yourself, you will love it!!🫓🫓🫓
The best Colombian arepa I’ve ever tried
The food is delicious 👍👍👍👍
Excellent site, the food is really good.
Really good Food
excellent services
glass in the food
Conozco Casa Juana desde que comenzó. He visto cómo este restaurante ha crecido muchísimo y cada vez se supera más. Las arepas son deliciosas, con ese sabor auténtico colombiano que no se encuentra en cualquier lugar. La atención siempre es excelente, amable y rápida. Da gusto ver un lugar que combina tan bien la calidad, el sabor y el buen servicio. ¡Totalmente recomendado! 🇨🇴✨
Una joya en San José! ✨ La comida en Casa Juana tiene ese sabor auténtico de Bucaramanga 🇨🇴 —casero, lleno de amor y con porciones muy generosas. Todo está delicioso y bien presentado. Las arepas son increíbles, con rellenos frescos y sabrosos, justo como en casa 🥰🌽. El lugar es hermoso, moderno y súper “instagrammable” 📸💛. Cada rincón tiene detalles lindos, perfectos para disfrutar una buena comida y tomar fotos. El ambiente es acogedor, familiar y con mucha buena energía. Además, la atención del personal fue excelente: amables, sonrientes y atentos a cada detalle. Definitivamente un sitio para volver una y otra vez. 💛 Totalmente recomendado si buscas buena comida con sabor colombiano, estilo, y una experiencia que te hace sentir en casa. 🇨🇴✨
Sencillamente exquisito!!! Vivo en otra ciudad 6 horas y cada vez que veo una publicación o historia de la comida me muero de ganas por estar ahí, cada plato, cada combinación, cada sabor simplemente me hace sentir en casa, la atención que brindan es excelente y el lugar es demasiado agradable y acogedor!! Gracias por regalarnos una experiencia tan cercana a la de nuestro hogar y por hacer esos platos tan deliciosos!! 🤩😍🫶🏻 100% recomendado !!!! 💯✨
✨Casa Juana es un lugar que se siente hecho con amor desde el primer momento. La atención es impecable, el ambiente acogedor y las arepas son simplemente deliciosas. Se nota el esfuerzo, la dedicación y el cariño detrás de cada detalle. Un emprendimiento que merece todo el apoyo por su calidad humana y profesional. 💛
Amazing experience! The owner personally takes care of you, and the food is incredible—customizable arepas, papas locas, and desgranado full of flavor and freshness. Don’t miss the brownie with ice cream, it’s phenomenal! A must-visit for authentic Colombian food. 🌟
The food here is really good. The workers are very friendly and attentive.
The food was totally delicious, they have to improve a little on the issue of the waiting time for the food. But 10/10 in everything
Amazing experience! The owner personally takes care of you, and the food is incredible—customizable arepas, papas locas, and desgranado full of flavor and freshness. Don’t miss the brownie with ice cream, it’s phenomenal! A must-visit for authentic Colombian food. 🌟
The food here is really good. The workers are very friendly and attentive.
The food was totally delicious, they have to improve a little on the issue of the waiting time for the food. But 10/10 in everything
Not only do the arepas and the entire menu look delicious, but they taste SO MUCH BETTER! The size, the ingredients, and the service make you feel at home. The love is in every bite.
Amazing concept of Colombian street food had an arepa for the first time ever today at Casajuana and that is definitely one of the best thing I ever had i definitely recommend this restaurant. Everything is fresh and made from scratch even the sauces. On top of That Juana the owner whose also in charge of the service is very nice she takes good care of her clients loved it. We ll come back soon.
The food is great, portions are fire. The Staff and owner are super friendly. The vibes are good. I loved the Patacon and Limonada de panela. Tasty and amazing Food
Really good, food and service. I highly recommend and will come again.
Absolutely, without a doubt, one of the best meals I have had the pleasure of enjoying over the past couple of years! Wonderful spirit and vibe to the place. Juana made me feel at home, and is the type of business I love to support. Thank you!
Amazing experience at this Colombian restaurant! The chicharrones were perfectly crispy and flavorful, and my custom arepa was delicious. Every bite felt like a little taste of home. If you’re craving authentic Colombian flavors, this is the place to go!
Food is delicious!!! Nice service , definetly we have to come back more often ,recomended to all who wants to enjoy an excellent food.. thank you guys (Casa Juana)
These are the most delicious arepas in the entire Bay Area. The service is spectacular, the ingredients are obviously high quality. And I was delighted with these arepas. Highly recommended.
Juana’s Arepas are amazingly tasty! I had a beef arepa with vegetables and melted cheese- and the savory, flavorful and a soft yet grilled/slightly crunchy corn arepa outside is beyond scrumptious. Honestly- it is like a party in your mouth. 😁 In comparison to the other local arepa restaurant in Willow Glen, these are far tastier. And they are huge! If you have the opportunity to chat with Juana- you will experience her friendly and kind nature. She is a tenacious business owner who had a dream of opening her own restaurant. Willow Glen is lucky to have her delicious Colombian cuisine available to us all. Go give Juana’s Arepas a try- you will not regret it ❤️.
Fantastic food! Juana is so sweet and got us some arepas and empanadas just before closing. Delicious and worth a visit!
Some of the most authentic Colombian food I've eaten on the ENTIRE west coast! Super generous with their food, great music (if you like Latin dancing), and really nice Colombian peeps providing great service (Colombians in general are super nice people 🤷🏻♂️). Bring your friends, because their Arepas are FAT. You'll be stuffed. Definitely bringing more people here... SOON!
I love this place... the arepas are so big and tasty. The best Tártara and pineapple dressings ... that's the only place that I feel like home...Colombia original fast food . And those chicharrones with queso make me go for more everytime... 🥰😍
The service was amazing, the owner was very attentive, friendly and helpful with every question we had regarding the menu. Super smiley also. Food was delicious, I had to ask for a to-go-box because I was so full, the portions were big. I recommend it!
Not only do the arepas and the entire menu look delicious, but they taste SO MUCH BETTER! The size, the ingredients, and the service make you feel at home. The love is in every bite.
Really good, food and service. I highly recommend and will come again.
The service was amazing, the owner was very attentive, friendly and helpful with every question we had regarding the menu. Super smiley also. Food was delicious, I had to ask for a to-go-box because I was so full, the portions were big. I recommend it!
The food is great, portions are fire. The Staff and owner are super friendly. The vibes are good. I loved the Patacon and Limonada de panela. Tasty and amazing Food
The best and one of the most visited restaurants at San Jose, California. Love You.
Food is delicious!!! Nice service , definetly we have to come back more often ,recomended to all who wants to enjoy an excellent food.. thank you guys (Casa Juana)
Amazing concept of Colombian street food had an arepa for the first time ever today at Casajuana and that is definitely one of the best thing I ever had i definitely recommend this restaurant. Everything is fresh and made from scratch even the sauces. On top of That Juana the owner whose also in charge of the service is very nice she takes good care of her clients loved it. We ll come back soon.
Fantastic food! Juana is so sweet and got us some arepas and empanadas just before closing. Delicious and worth a visit!
Absolutely, without a doubt, one of the best meals I have had the pleasure of enjoying over the past couple of years! Wonderful spirit and vibe to the place. Juana made me feel at home, and is the type of business I love to support. Thank you!
Juana’s Arepas are amazingly tasty! I had a beef arepa with vegetables and melted cheese- and the savory, flavorful and a soft yet grilled/slightly crunchy corn arepa outside is beyond scrumptious. Honestly- it is like a party in your mouth. 😁 In comparison to the other local arepa restaurant in Willow Glen, these are far tastier. And they are huge! If you have the opportunity to chat with Juana- you will experience her friendly and kind nature. She is a tenacious business owner who had a dream of opening her own restaurant. Willow Glen is lucky to have her delicious Colombian cuisine available to us all. Go give Juana’s Arepas a try- you will not regret it ❤️.
These are the most delicious arepas in the entire Bay Area. The service is spectacular, the ingredients are obviously high quality. And I was delighted with these arepas. Highly recommended.
Amazing experience at this Colombian restaurant! The chicharrones were perfectly crispy and flavorful, and my custom arepa was delicious. Every bite felt like a little taste of home. If you’re craving authentic Colombian flavors, this is the place to go!
Some of the most authentic Colombian food I've eaten on the ENTIRE west coast! Super generous with their food, great music (if you like Latin dancing), and really nice Colombian peeps providing great service (Colombians in general are super nice people 🤷🏻♂️). Bring your friends, because their Arepas are FAT. You'll be stuffed. Definitely bringing more people here... SOON!
So warm!!! This is Colombia ;) viva falcao
amazing food!!
Arepas are fresh and taste good. Passionfruit juice (delicious).
Arepas are fresh and taste good. Passionfruit juice (delicious).
We went there for arepa, but menu is in Spanish, so we ended up ordering something else. It was heavy in cheese and potatoes. The server doesn’t understand English well. We had some questions on the menu, but he deflected. We asked for water, never got it. On top of that, they add 5% gratuity already, so pay attention before tipping. The food is pricey.
We went there for arepa, but menu is in Spanish, so we ended up ordering something else. It was heavy in cheese and potatoes. The server doesn’t understand English well. We had some questions on the menu, but he deflected. We asked for water, never got it. On top of that, they add 5% gratuity already, so pay attention before tipping. The food is pricey.
Great food, but be prepared to wait an HOUR for your plate.
La atención es completamente horrible!! Me gustaba la comida pero siempre que he ido se demoran una eternidad para atender y luego otra eternidad para entregar la comida, ni que fuera un restaurante Gourmet para que se demoren 1 hora para entregar una arepa , y ahora la comida nada que ver!! Por eso no volveré nunca más
Very slow table service, very expensive prices for bad food
The food was ok but a little pricey. However the atmosphere was horrible. Every table was taken by college age kids either on their phones or appeared to be sleeping but none of them were eating. Their kids were running around the place not being watched. Won’t go back here.
Very slow table service, very expensive prices for bad food
The food was ok but a little pricey. However the atmosphere was horrible. Every table was taken by college age kids either on their phones or appeared to be sleeping but none of them were eating. Their kids were running around the place not being watched. Won’t go back here.
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