Stylized cursive text that reads 'potanoero' in grey.

Quien Somos

We’re a mujer-owned botanería focused on reimagining how food and drinks can bring people together. Here, it’s not just about what’s on the plate, es la conexión, la conversación, y creando comunidad. A space to slow down, share, y sentirte en casa.

What is a Botanero?

Rooted in Mexican cantina culture, a botanero is a place where food, drinks, and conversation go hand in hand. At Sor Juana, every gathering is an invitation to slow down, share a table, and enjoy the company around you.

Join the Watch pari

Soccer watch parties, DJs, drink specials, cultural programming, live performances, and more.

Join us throughout the tournament and experience the excitement of every match alongside great food, thoughtful drinks, and a welcoming community in downtown Dallas.

Click the schedule banner to visit our Instagram page for the latest match times, event schedule, and updates.

Bringing a group? We welcome reservations for parties of 10 or more. Contact us at info@sorjuanatx.com or 214-484-1418 to reserve your table
Group of friends toasting with drinks at a dinner table in a restaurant.
A man and woman laughing and talking, standing against a tiled wall.
Two hands toast with glasses of pink and red beverages against a green tiled wall.
Person squeezing lime over a variety of Mexican dishes on a table, including salsa, jalapeños, and tortilla chips, with a potted plant and window in the background.

Chef’s Statement

Food is my first language — mi manera de decir “I’m here.” What some might call “cheap food” has always been, for me, a vessel — a way to root, to build comunidad, to find home away from home. Every bite carries memory; every dish is a quiet return to where we come from, a grounding, a reconnection con lo que somos y con nuestra gente.

La cocina is where I feel most free — a space to express myself sin miedo de ser vista, to have the courage to leave a mark, even if it’s just through a salsa that tells its own story. Food, for me, has never just been about flavor — it’s about people. About knowing who your people are, sharing space with them, creating something that tastes like belonging.

We learn that our differences nos hacen más fuertes. The bridges we build — through effort, through understanding — are what truly connect us.

Assorted dishes and snacks on a wooden table, including lime wedges, chili paste, fried onion rings, peanuts, spiral pasta, grilled meat with garlic, and a glass of pink beverage.
Gold cursive signature reading ‘Chef Karla Melina,’ inspired by Sor Juana’s original handwritten style.

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