From the Beginning

Juanita's was opened June 13, 1983 by Boulder native Roger Berardi & partner Michael Kretz, who had worked together in the restaurant business in Colorado for many years. Roger's family has had many Italian restaurants in Boulder, Denver, Louisville, & the Western Slope over the last decades.

Roger & Michael had done extensive research in various regions of Mexico and had a dream to bring the food & culture to Boulder, where until then this cuisine was little known. Not only did the pair introduce many authentic Mexican specialties, they also mixed it up with TexMex favorites, a diverse selection of Mexican beers & tequilas, and numerous types of Margaritas. They then created a colorful, fun, & funky atmosphere to serve up their style of food & drink including the original mural painted on the dining room wall. The Red Room lounge also had it's unique appeal in this new addition to Boulder dining & drinking.

Juanita's was born, and became an instant success. Boulderites loved the great food & drink in the high-energy yet casual atmosphere. Juanita's continued to gain popularity over the years with Boulder residents, consistently providing excellent food & drink over the years.

Juanita's is the original, and still holds true to our concept from over 20 years ago. Our food is prepared from scratch daily using fresh, quality ingredients by our skilled Cocineros. We offer an extensive selection of Margaritas, beers & cocktails. The service at Juanita's is fast & friendly, we strive to ensure each & every guest has a memorable experience.

Juanita's has been the winner of "Boulder's Best Mexican Food" year after year among the readers of the Daily Camera, Colorado Daily, & Boulder Weekly. If you've never been, come & see what we're about. And if you haven't been in awhile, check us out, we're better than ever!