Juan in a Million, Mexican restaurant in East Austin, United States
Juan in a Million is a Mexican restaurant on East Cesar Chavez Street in Austin, Texas, known for generous portions of breakfast and lunch dishes at low prices. The space has both indoor and outdoor seating and serves classics such as breakfast tacos, carne guisada and enchiladas.
The restaurant was founded in 1980 by schoolteachers Juan and Myrna Meza, who wanted to share their family recipes with the East Austin neighborhood. Over the following decades it grew into one of the most recognized Mexican restaurants in the city.
Juan in a Million is known in East Austin as a place where the Mexican breakfast tradition is kept alive through family recipes passed down over generations. The Don Juan taco, stuffed with eggs, potatoes, bacon and cheese, has become the dish most closely associated with the restaurant.
The restaurant is open only for breakfast and lunch, so arriving early helps avoid long waits, especially on weekends. Weekday visits tend to be calmer, and both card and cash payments are accepted.
Juan Meza greets every customer with a personal handshake, a habit he has kept since the restaurant first opened. Arriving early in the morning gives visitors the best chance of meeting him at the door.
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