Dena L.
Yelp
My boyfriend and I celebrated Valentine's Day at La Casa Juliette, and let me tell you--it was the moment. This place is gorgeous inside. It's got that dim, moody lighting that makes everyone look 20% more attractive, little tea light candles flickering on the tables, and an overall vibe that says, "Yes, you deserve this level of ambiance."
The service? Impeccable. Every single person we encountered was smiling, attentive, and genuinely happy to be there - no dead-eyed, "I hate my life" energy in sight. That alone deserves five stars.
Now, let's talk food. We started with the chips and salsa, and let me just say, these were not your standard chips. They were huge, with a different texture than I'm used to - crispy but almost flaky? Hard to explain, but delicious. The salsa was deep, rich, and full of actual flavor, not just tomato puree with a personality crisis.
For drinks, I got the horchata, which was served beautifully (yes, I was that person who took a picture), and it had this slightly earthy, cinnamon-y goodness that I really enjoyed. My boyfriend, meanwhile, spotted Pliny the Elder on the beer list - aka the unicorn of craft beers - and immediately locked in his order.
For mains, he went with the chicken enchiladas, and I had the suadero-style brisket. Huge portions. Like, "I should've worn my stretchy pants" portions. The rice was flavorful (not just an afterthought), and the refried beans? They had little bacon bits in them. Bacon. Bits. In. The. Beans. I'm honestly not sure why every place doesn't do this.
The restaurant was spotless, the prices were reasonable for the experience, and it was busy enough that I was grateful we made a reservation. La Casa Juliette is a solid date night pick, a great spot for foodies, and overall, just a place that makes you feel good about your life choices. Highly recommend.