JJ's LaPuerta has always held a special place in the hearts of Door County vacationers and locals, with its laid-back attitude, huge Mexican/American menu, lively, fun bar and familiar faces. There is truly something for everyone. There's nothing better than sidling up to the bar, or relaxing on the waterfront patio along the shores of Sister Bay to make you feel like you're permanently on vacation.
Come by land or water, we're always glad to see you. We look forward to serving you and providing a truly unique, old school Door County experience. Need a margarita? Don't feel like cooking? Want to hang out with JJ & Dave? Mostly, do you need to get away from it all? Come see us! Head one mile north of downtown Sister Bay and immediately feel yourself relax.
Come by land or water, we're always glad to see you. We look forward to serving you and providing a truly unique, old school Door County experience. Need a margarita? Don't feel like cooking? Want to hang out with JJ & Dave? Mostly, do you need to get away from it all? Come see us! Head one mile north of downtown Sister Bay and immediately feel yourself relax.
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On any given night, during any visit, chances are you'll see JJ in the restaurant. A Renaissance Man full of creativity and flair, it was JJ's vision 30+ years ago to open a casual, lively restaurant where everyone had fun and no one left hungry. The restaurant would serve honest, delicious food without pretense.
From the moment you walk through the doors, you know that you are in for a fun, authentic & enjoyable dining experience. Owners JJ & Kris Johnson combined their two popular restaurants: JJ's Restaurant and La Puerta Mexican Cantina, to be able to offer a menu with a variety wide enough to satisfy ALL of their customers in one visit.
Follow us on Social Media for the most up to date information, fun interaction, photos and communication. We're located one mile north of downtown Sister Bay, on the water. We are in between Waterfront Restaurant and Yacht Works Marina. There is ample street parking, as well as our own Parking Lot directly across the street from the restaurant.
Reviews (26)
Mary Shadowens
Dec 26, 2021
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Charles Wojciuk
Dec 03, 2021
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Dustin U.
Nov 12, 2021
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Brandie J.
Nov 06, 2021
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Russell Z.
Oct 31, 2021
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My wife and I had dinner there last night and were very pleased. My wife had the seafood tacos and I had the big enchilada . The food was delicious and plentiful. We both truly enjoyed our dinner. I also want to point out the excellent service from our waiter. He checked back with us at least 5 times and kept our drinks filled without having to ask. I point this out because the restaurant was very busy and there were not many servers. He looked like he was literally running between tables, yet was very attentive and friendly! It was a very enjoyable meal and we will be back again soon.
5 stars
5 stars
Tim Dotson
Oct 20, 2021
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Jamie Stock
Oct 19, 2021
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Sam R.
Oct 16, 2021
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Stumbled upon this place while driving around door county. The ambience was just lively and the waitress was friendly. We got chicken fajitas, quesadillas and some sandwiches. The salsa here is the one of the best salsas I have ever tasted. We got a lot of refills of the chips haha. If you are in sister bay, never miss this place. Definitely going back for some chips and salsa…
Smilinbluheart
Sep 29, 2021
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Jamie C.
Sep 22, 2021
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Rachel K.
Aug 14, 2021
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Jennifer H.
Jul 22, 2021
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We loved the Mexican food here. The homemade chips and salsa were so good. First, I had the grilled fish tacos. They added cole slaw and they tasted great. During my second visit, I had the cheese enchiladas...yum! Others at my table tried the chimichanga, chicken tacos and combo platter. All were great - expect a wait but well worth it.
Lauren Brooks
Jul 18, 2021
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Kristin W.
Jul 10, 2021
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We have been dining here forever! Of course, we love it in the winter because it's not so crowded. :) The fish tacos are wonderful grilled or fried, but the perch tacos are even a step above! Their salsa and chips are fantastic. The perfect recipe for fresh salsa, somehow they nail it all the time. Margaritas are wonderful too.
Nicholas
Jun 28, 2021
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Luz Burkard
Jun 26, 2021
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Stephen M.
Jun 18, 2021
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Sophie Y.
Jun 01, 2021
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It was absolutely a mad house on a Sunday night when we walked in at 7 pm. We wanted to order to-go but the host said they don't do that. Yet we saw a few to-go orders right by the counter. He then said it's his first day and he didn't know when we asked him what those orders were. He said the wait time for table of 2 was 30 mins.
Walked towards the bar and wanted to clarify if to-go orders were off limits. She told us to place it with the bartender. Both bartenders were crazy busy and took 10 minutes to acknowledge us. Placed our orders and was told to return in 20 mins. We waited
Walked towards the bar and wanted to clarify if to-go orders were off limits. She told us to place it with the bartender. Both bartenders were crazy busy and took 10 minutes to acknowledge us. Placed our orders and was told to return in 20 mins. We waited
Tony M.
May 31, 2021
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Geoff C.
May 15, 2021
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Mike S.
Jan 07, 2021
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Daryl S.
Nov 03, 2020
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We came for the sunset view and stayed to order some fish & chips. The sunset was awesome! There's a dock outback and I decided to walk down there while we waited for our takeout order.
My boyfriend and I weren't that hungry, so we just got one order of fish & chips and it was the perfect size dinner. The fish were in stick form and didn't have too much breading in them. The fish was tender and flaky and had good flavor alone, but the tarter sauce with it was great. There were plenty of fries for the both of us to share and neither of us were hungry at the end of the meal
My boyfriend and I weren't that hungry, so we just got one order of fish & chips and it was the perfect size dinner. The fish were in stick form and didn't have too much breading in them. The fish was tender and flaky and had good flavor alone, but the tarter sauce with it was great. There were plenty of fries for the both of us to share and neither of us were hungry at the end of the meal
Doug B.
Jul 17, 2020
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Claire O.
Nov 02, 2019
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Food here is fine. I had the classic tacos, crispy, with ground beef. Pretty solid. Rice and beans on the side too.
Tables here are a mix of high top tables and booths that only a skinny pre-teen could comfortably sit in. If you're older and prefer your feet planted on the ground while you sit or you are a healthy weight adult, you won't be able to fit in the booths. Awful!
They serve RC cola here so I'll leave that up to you to determine if that's acceptable. I'm not a fan of it at all. I ordered a Diet Sprite and what I got tasted like plain seltzer water. When I sent
Tables here are a mix of high top tables and booths that only a skinny pre-teen could comfortably sit in. If you're older and prefer your feet planted on the ground while you sit or you are a healthy weight adult, you won't be able to fit in the booths. Awful!
They serve RC cola here so I'll leave that up to you to determine if that's acceptable. I'm not a fan of it at all. I ordered a Diet Sprite and what I got tasted like plain seltzer water. When I sent
Jeff S.
Aug 25, 2019
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Oh my gosh. My wife and I both had the Rambo Burger. This is one of the better burgers I've had in memory and it was only $5.95. I have no idea how the made it, but it was seasoned perfectly, had a great texture, and was oh-so-juicy.
Add $3.95 for a huge side of fries and that's one heck of a great meal.
Add $3.95 for a huge side of fries and that's one heck of a great meal.
Soren N.
Jul 14, 2019
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I will caveat that you probably don't come to Door County to get the most authentic Mexican food around, so this review is on a rolling basis. The place offers a large menu of Mexican and traditional (burgers, sandwiches, etc.) and is typically crowded with locals and tourists. Typically you might have to wait a bit. Overall we're partial to a history of coming here and getting chips and salsa (delicious and complementary) and frozen margaritas. I enjoy their chicken fajita salad and their Mexican entrees are typically huge. This is a good place for a family of eclectic tastes and needs
