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    Don Julio

    4.3 (1k reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DON JULIO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    What's left of my steak burrito!!
    Michael N Jenny Q.

    Excellent showed up with 16 ppl and they took us right in. The food is outstanding!!! The attention was excellent!! Come eat here!! Try the tostone loco it was awesome and the Birria taco were the best my wife has had.

    John M.

    Don Julio Mexican Kut hen & Tequila Bar is an overall fun place to grab a meal and dine in an upbeat atmosphere with friendly service and is conveniently located in a shopping plaza so parking should not be an issue. The menu does not stray far from the usual offerings found in countless Mexican restaurants, but that is not really an issue. There is a reason that these foods are beloved and so popular across the United States. I would even go as far as saying that Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines and is probably the type of cuisine that I dine out at the most across the board. I went with a burrito and overall, it was pretty good. If you are in Lake Mary, Florida and craving Mexican food, this is a good option. It is also not far off of the highway if you are traveling and want a pitstop for a meal. Overall, I will give it four stars.

    What a beautiful makeover of the entire place
    Lisa R.

    When I first moved to New Mexico I was hell bent on finding good food that compared to the delicious NM cuisine. At first I was a little disappointed but after giving them a few more times, I've become absolutely OBSESSED. Their carne asada anything (enchilada, California burrito, tacos) is drool worthy The margaritas are strong and the food is delicious

    Shrimp quesadilla
    Brian L.

    Stopped by on a Sunday night and it was definitely busy, which gave the place a lively energy right away. Parking was easy since it's located in a shopping plaza, which is always a plus. Vibe & Drinks The vibe and ambiance are fun and social -- a great spot for groups. The drink menu is extensive with a lot of creative options, though some cocktails are on the pricier side. The mocktails leaned very sweet and juice-forward, which may be a bit much depending on your preference. Service & Starters Service was friendly but a bit slow, likely due to how busy it was. Once our food order was placed, everything arrived quickly, and the food runners were very attentive -- keeping our table clean. Every table is served complimentary chips and salsa, which was appreciated and a nice way to start the meal. Food The food was decent overall, though a bit underwhelming for the price point. * Carne Asada: Cooked well, good flavor, and a generous portion. * Shrimp Quesadilla: A little plain; the shrimp was slightly soggy and didn't stand out. * Al Pastor Tacos: Flavorful meat, though slightly salty -- still enjoyable overall. Final Thoughts This feels like a great place to grab drinks and hang out with friends rather than a must-visit for the food alone. That said, if the prices were more in line with the food, I'd easily give 4 stars. They offer a weekday happy hour, and I've heard good things about their lunch options, so I'd be open to coming back to try those. A fun, energetic spot with plenty of potential for casual nights out.

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    Nancy W.

    I've only been here about four times in the last couple years but the food here is always good. We had a party of 10. Service was fast and friendly.

    Rachel G.

    Another great experience with Juliana or Juanita (I'm sorry I forgot her name)! I ordered the salmon that came with a mango-habanero sauce and my fiance ordered the chicken enchilada. Paired with a 32oz Modelo. Glad this is our local Don Julio spot!

    Carnitas were delicious
    Scott W.

    We stopped in to Don Julio's to celebrate a friend's 60th birthday with a group of 8. I have to say that service here was exceptional. Nancy and I were running a bit late because I was stuck at work for an emergency. When we arrived, our group were working on appetizers and placed their orders a few minutes earlier. Staff were extremely accommodating - delivered our drinks and promptly placed our orders. Amazingly our orders were out about 10-minutes after all of our friend's orders arrived, which is unheard of. Our server Emiliano L. must have gone out of his way to fast-track our two entrées to make that happen which we really appreciate, thank you Emiliano! Nancy decided on the Aguacates Rellenos with Grilled Chicken ($12), and I chose the Carnitas with Flour Tortillas ($21), I also ordered a Yuengling bottle ($6). I have never seen the Aguacates Rellenos before but its basically two avocado halves stuffed with the meat of your choice (grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, or sweet plantains) served with a portion of cilantro rice and chipotle sauce. I didn't get to try the dish but my wife seemed to have no complaints. The Carnitas were excellent. The roast pork was moist and flavorful the pickled onions on top was a nice touch, the refried beans, fresh romaine, sour cream, Mexican rice, and pickled jalapenos were a perfect match with the flour tortillas to make my mini tacos, they also provided a side of hot sauce from the kitchen which was actually quite spicy and had great flavor; made for a great taco! The restaurant was very busy on this Thursday evening, yet staff kept everything clean and orderly even the restrooms. My only complaint is that they tack-on an automatic 20% gratuity to parties larger than 6. Emiliano was exceptional so he definitely deserved the 20%; however, I believe this should be lowered somewhere between 15%-18% because that is the standard. If the customer feels that the server went above and beyond, they can increase using the suggested additional tip recommendations on the kiosk. Other than that, I would recommend Don Julio's for anyone looking for good Mexican food in the area.

    Nice airy cool booth by entrance but Hostess is giving me attitude for wanting this booth... WHY....?
    Rafael S.

    Second visit here because my friend likes it... Our Server was very nice (Lily), however the front desk Hostess gave me an attitude because I chose to seat at a booth rather than the table she wanted... WHY...? Food is good; try the crispy Cheesy Birria. The Passion Fruit frozen Margarita was also good, but my glass cracked and broke without touching it. They immediately gave me a new drink, but Wow! Ambiance is fine but the hostess sets a bad mood.

    pork carnitas chimichanga,

    Went for lunch, food was great, presentation was very nice, atmosphere was nice. Would recommend trying this restaurant. Very good!

    "Signature" chimichanga

    This is supposed to be a signature chimichanga. My wife brought it home as a to-go order because I wasn't able to join her and my son at the restaurant. Needless to say, it was not edible. It was slimy and cold and generally disgusting. That's what you get for $15 I guess these days

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    18 days ago

    Jessica once again did amazing I truly recommend everyone to come here taco Tuesday great music and an awesome bartender

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    2 months ago

    Food was delicious! Atmosphere was great! Service was excellent! Especially Amber! 10/10

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    service was good. enjoyed the food. Food was a little slow getting to the table. Atmosphere was good. Drinks were good.

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    Our server was Esteban, he a was amazing!! Very attentive and kind. Queso was incredible and you can't go wrong with the margarita pitcher!

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    8 hours ago

    Our server Juana was as amazing as the food! We had a large party and service speed and quality were top notch.

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    The food was amazing and Amber the server was very attentive. The restaurant was busy but running efficiently and we got seated quickly.

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    8 days ago

    Samir and Julian were great! Suggested lots of good food and created a great atmosphere on a busy Friday!

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    8 days ago

    Juanna was awesome and attentive great food and great service would definitely recommend

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    1 month ago

    Food is amazing! I had the pork sopes. Steban was very pleasant and attentive with us.

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    Jessica is an amazing bartender always takes care of us and makes sure that we have a good time taco Tuesdays catch her behind the bar

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    I was thinking of taking my friend here for his birthday-would this be a nice dinner date spot option or more like a bar ? neither of us are big drinkers

    This is a great birthday spot but depends what you are looking for. Great food, drinks and party vibes but drinking not required:) Can be loud and crowded. Order the table side guac, quesadillas and street tacos!

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