Photograph of a cocktail served with the Mexican food at the restaurant. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.

Photograph of Don Juan family, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants. Juan Barron along with his family, can be seen as he handles one of his masterpieces — a handmade 12-string bass guitar he painstakingly carved and detailed for one of his children. The picture completely describes the building values of the restaurant - food and family.

Draft of an article published in the December 2015 issue of Texas Highways magazine about three Mexican restaurants in Tyler, Texas.

Draft of an article published in the December 2015 issue of Texas Highways magazine about three Mexican restaurants in Tyler, Texas.

Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants. The picture completely describes the building values of the restaurant - food and family.

Photograph of a hearty meal served at the Don Juan restaurant which can be enjoyed by a family. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.

Photograph of a hot skillet platter piled high with a sizzling mix of chicken, beef and shrimp fajitas smothered with grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes, served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice and your choice of refried bean or charro beans. Tyler's Don Juan is a Mexican restaurant established out of love for tacos and family values.

Photograph of a hot skillet platter piled high with a sizzling mix of chicken, beef and shrimp fajitas smothered with grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes at the Tyler's Don Juan, a restaurant established out of love for tacos and family values.

Photograph of a Mexican spread at the Don Juan restaurant which includes a hot skillet platter of Parillada Especial served with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice and your choice of refried bean or charro beans. The restaurant serves refreshing drinks like margaritas and a wide variety of beers.

Photograph of a hot skillet platter piled high with a sizzling mix of chicken, beef and shrimp fajitas smothered with grilled onions, bell peppers and tomatoes at the Tyler's Don Juan, a restaurant established out of love for tacos and family values.

Photograph of Prawn cocktail, also known as shrimp cocktail, is a seafood dish consisting of shelled, cooked prawns in a Marie Rose sauce or cocktail sauce, served in a glass. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.

Photograph of a salsa named Tamale, which is served on the sides of Mexican dishes.Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.

Photograph of a shrimp tomato curry with onion and bell peppers, served with rice and guacamole at the Don Juan Restaurant. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.

Photograph of a shrimp tomato curry with onion and bell peppers, served with rice at the Don Juan Restaurant. Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron started out as a side business, selling tacos during soccer games on Sundays and now it has grown into three successful restaurants.

Don Juan, a Mexican restaurant located at Tyler, Texas was established out of love for tacos and family values. Juan Barron along with his family, can be seen as he handles one of his masterpieces — a handmade 12-string bass guitar he painstakingly carved and detailed for one of his children.

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Step back in time on the Original Texas Road Trip along the historic Bankhead Highway in Mount Vernon. Follow County Road 2025, a picturesque dirt trail enveloped by a lush tree canopy, evoking nostalgia for a bygone era. Join the Bankhead Highway Centennial Vintage Car Tour, where classic cars traverse the scenic landscape, offering a delightful journey into the past.

Draft of an article about Bankhead Highway that was published in the October 2015 issue of Texas Highways magazine.

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