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RESTAURANT CITA RASA KHAS MEXICO ASLI

Don Juan Mexican Restaurant and Bar, restoran nomor 1 Kuta di Trip Advisor, terletak di sudut Jalan Pantai Kuta dan Jalan Legian yang secara lokal dikenal sebagai Bemo Corner. Didirikan pada Agustus 2019 dengan konsep pedesaan Meksiko oleh pendirinya, Johnny, seorang koki dari Amerika. Saat ini, buka setiap hari mulai pukul 10.00 hingga 22.00. Don Juan menyajikan masakan Tex-Mex, spin Amerika pada masakan Meksiko.

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Selama lima tahun Johnny menghabiskan waktu tinggal & berselancar di Bali, dia juga menjelajahi berbagai daerah di Indonesia tetapi tidak menemukan pilihan yang baik untuk masakan asli Tex-Mex. Johnny memutuskan bahwa ada peluang bagus untuk memulai sebuah restoran di Kuta dan membagikan kecintaannya pada seni kuliner dengan penduduk di daerah tersebut. Johnny menghubungi teman lamanya, Don, untuk membantunya mendirikan restoran. Dari gabungan dua nama, Don dan John, merek Don Juan di Kuta lahir dengan nama “Juan” adalah John versi Spanyol. “Don Juan” juga merupakan tokoh fiksi terkenal pada tahun 1630, seorang wanita yang lancar berbicara di Spanyol dan Italia yang Mozart berganti nama menjadi Don Giovanni pada tahun 1787. Dan mulai tahun 2019, warisan legendaris Don Juan tentang ‘mengejarkesenangan, kebahagiaan, dan petualangan berlanjut di Kuta, Bali.

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Don Juan Mexican Restaurant and Bar memiliki dua lantai dengan banyak spot foto yang menarik. Ada lukisan dengan makna tertentu dan dimiliki oleh Johhny sendiri. Ada gambar Frida Kahlo, seniman Meksiko terkenal, dilukis dengan dua anjing peliharaan Johnny di sampingnya. Ada pula lukisan yang menggambarkan kehidupan Johnny saat mendapat ide untuk mendirikan restoran ini.

Baru saja dimulai pada Agustus 2019, tidak banyak waktu bagi merek untuk berkembang sebelum dampak buruk Covid-19 mendarat di Bali. Dan sayangnya, Kabupaten Kuta menjadi daerah yang terkena dampak terparah di Bali. Meskipun mengalami masa-masa sulit, Don Juan tetap buka sepanjang pandemi, dengan setia melayani penduduk lokal dengan masakan Meksiko yang lezat dan otentik, yang disiapkan segar setiap hari oleh Johnny dan timnya.

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Don Juan Mexican Restaurant and Bar juga memiliki banyak promo menarik. Saat ini, pada hari Selasa dan Kamis, taco hanya seharga Rp15.000. Aspek unik dari taco Don Juan yang membuatnya berbeda dengan taco lainnya adalah tortilla lembut jagung putihnya, seperti yang ditawarkan di jalanan Meksiko.
Ada juga cheesecake buatan sendiri yang sangat enak untuk dinikmati dengan segelas anggur. Kekayaan dan keanggunan rasa krim keju dipadukan dengan sedikit sentuhan kulit lemon menjadikannya sangat menyegarkan dan kaya rasa. Don Juan juga memiliki banyak promosi minuman yang sangat baik dan terjangkau. Saat ini, bir Bintang hanya Rp20.000 per botol, anggur Hatten Rp25.000 per gelas, dan margarita berbahan dasar tequila impor mulai dari Rp55.000 per gelas.

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Makanan lezat dan promosi menarik hanya diunggulkan oleh suasana menyenangkan di Don Juan. Johnny dan timnya yang ramah akan sangat bersemangat untuk menyambut siapa saja yang mencari saat-saat indah di Kuta.

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Don Juan Mexican Restaurant and Bar, Kuta’s number 1 restaurant on Trip Advisor, is located at the corner of Jalan Pantai Kuta and Legian Street which is locally known as Bemo Corner. It was established in August 2019 with a rustic Mexican concept by its founder, Johnny, a chef from America. Currently, it is open every day from 10am to 10pm. Don Juan serves Tex-Mex cuisine, an American spin on Mexican cuisine.

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During the five years Johnny has spent living & surfing in Bali, he also explored different parts of Indonesia but did not find any good options for authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. Johnny decided there was a good opportunity to start a restaurant in Kuta and share his passion for the culinary art with the population in the area. Johnny contacted his long time friend, Don, to help him establishing the restaurant. From the combination of the two names, Don and John, the brand Don Juan in Kuta was born as “Juan” is the Spanish version of John. “Don Juan” was also a famous fiction figure in 1630, a smooth talking womanizer in Spain and Italy whom Mozart renamed as Don Giovanni in 1787. And from 2019, Don Juan’s legendary legacy of ‘chasing’ pleasure, happiness and adventure continues on in Kuta, Bali.

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Don Juan Mexican Restaurant and Bar has two floors with a lot of instragamable photo-spots. There are paintings with specific meaning and owned by Johhny himself. There is a picture of Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican artist, painted with two of Johnny’s pet dogs beside her. There is also a painting that depicts Johnny’s life during the time when he had the idea of starting this restaurant.

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Having just started in August of 2019, there was not much time for the brand to grow before the devastating impact of Covid-19 landed in Bali. And unfortunately, the district of Kuta has been the most heavily affected area in Bali. Despite the difficult times, Don Juan has remained open throughout the entire pandemic, loyally serving the local population with delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine, prepared fresh daily by Johnny and his team.fooddd

Don Juan Mexican Restaurant and Bar also has many exciting promotions. Currently, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, tacos are only Rp15,000. A unique aspect of Don Juan‘s taco that make it different with other tacos is its white corn soft tortilla, just like what is offered in the streets of Mexico.
There is also a very delicious homemade cheesecake to be enjoyed with wine. The richness and elegance of cream cheese flavor combined with a little touch of lemon zest make it a very refreshing and rich. Don Juan also has many excellent and affordable drink promotions. At the time of writing this, Bintang beer is only Rp20,000 per bottle, Hatten wine is Rp25,000 per glass and imported tequila based margaritas start from only Rp55,000 per shot.

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The delicous food and great promotions are only topped by the the fun vibes at Don Juan. Johnny and his hospitality team will be more than excited to welcome anyone who is looking for some good times in Kuta.

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For more info

Instagram: @donjuan.bali

Website: donjuan.id

Alamat:  Jl. Pantai Kuta No 3 (Bemo Corner)

Jam operasional: 10:00 – 22:00 WITA

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