Food was ok the guisada tasted like it was made with can chili. The enchiladas didnt have any flavor. The salsa wasn't good at all no heat.

She had the chips in her hand because it was 10 they stop serving chips it was 10 lol and put them down and pick them up she come back to take my order I ask because unless you ask for them so ask took 15 minutes to get she said oh I forgot bad for business it was 10:00 read more

My folks and I stopped in for dinner on Thursday 8/28/25 at 4:25pm, and this place was amazing! The food and our waitress couldn't have been better!! We've tried other local restaurants but this one is my new favorite when visiting my folks. They also serve breakfast all day and I will return to try that on my next visit to Port Lavaca. read more

Food is outstanding! Highly recommend you eat here. The atmosphere is authentic Mexican. Prices are reasonable

Can't say enough about this place. Been here many times. The food is fresh and delicious. Great customer service always. Music is always playing, and friends see each other here. Shrimp salad was so fresh and good. Come enjoy it. read more

Don Julio's - Shrimp Salad and Queso Toastada - Mexican Near Me - Port Lavaca, Texas

The food was good, we went for breakfast while visiting Port Lavaca. I feel like the ambiance would have been nice if they didn't have tables and chairs that over crowded the small restaurant. The service could have been better is the only reason why I didn't give it more stars. read more

The flavors stayed with me for the rest of the evening in a good memories way few places have ever resulted in. This place is special. Do not dare miss it!!! read more

Fast, friendly, clean and great food. Good salsa. Got breakfast plates. Excellent!!!!!! And they speak English!!!!!

Always good food & service. Be sure to check their daily specials. Very good waitstaff, whatever I'm drinking water tea or soft drinks they never let the glass go empty. read more

A very nondescript place from the outside and even nothing impressive on the inside. Well, except for the food! Their ingredients are super fresh and super tasty. If you want good, authentic Mexican food at an even better price, this is the place. We will definitely be returning! read more

Me and one other person came here as soon as we pulled in we were skeptical. There was 0 cars in the parking lot even thought the place had 4,5 stars. The food was ok at best. Only took about 7 minutes but we were also the only ones in there. Overall it was ok but nothing worth almost 5 stars. read more

This is an excellent breakfast place. My husband and I stopped by on a Saturday morning and were very pleased. It's definitely a hole-in-the-wall Mexican diner, but the menu is extensive. He ordered a steak and egg plate and I ordered the migas burrito. His was definitely better than mine. While my burrito was quite large and full of egg, it was just egg and tortilla chips inside...no veggies or cheese or anything else to add flavor. They did bring me salsa, which helped. But his plate looked incredible and he was just tickled pink. The steak was delicious and was served with eggs, hash browns, retried beans, and a tortilla chip salsa side. I must say that he won the breakfast prize. We will definitely be back, but I will probably order what he ordered next time. Prices were a bit inflated, but I'm finding that seems to be the norm for coastal tourist destinations. read more

Food was great, service was great, price was great. Best place we have eaten at port lavaca. Also the interior chairs and tables are all hand carved and painted which really makes this place extra special. read more

Food was GREAT. I had some shrimp and it was SO good. i wood eat there a lot. But I live far away from here. But overall. you need to try it

Very good authentic food, the waitress was awesome. Service was top notch for sure. Even had margs to go. Around here it's hit an miss on the food but this place was really good. read more

The food is amazing. Large portions and friendly service. We would go back again. My husband and friend had the Fajita's, my girlfriend and I had a Mexican plate. The food is very delicious. read more

I found this spot while I was in the area for the first time and read the reviews and decided to give it a try. Different meal selections, nice customer service, cheap food and great margaritas. I had the Texas plate which comes with 2 enchiladas, carne guisada, refried beans, rice and tortillas for $9.99. My friend had a barbacoa plate with eggs, beans, potatoes and tortillas for $7. I will definitely be back if I'm ever in the area, I loved it! read more

This spot was recommended by our Air B&B host. So good - can't believe we slinky got here on our last day. I had nopalitos and egg tacos. The were stuffed. Tortillas seem to be homemade! Husband got Chile relent with Gordita. Also very good. Boys had pancakes and bacon and eggs. All delicious. Service was fast and accurate. Not wearing masks though, and is small inside, so increase risk of contagion. read more

The food was okay. We are from Houston Tx, we are out here working. I search reviews everywhere before I go in a new place I've never been before. Salsa was on point, but the chips where too chewy. We had then bring our fresh ones and they just where not good at all. We ordered the Mexican enchilada I believe. The fajita was good but food does not have flavor at all. The fresh hand made flour tortillas where good. The margarita had an aftertaste but I believe is the different type of tequila they use down here. My husband ate his whole food. He liked it. I just couldn't eat it all. No flavor at all, even with me putting the salsa on it. We are all different maybe you guys should just go in and try it read more

Don Julio's - Mexican Near Me - Port Lavaca, Texas

Great little authentico Mexican place, I'm glad others recommended it as I just got to Port Lavaca yesterday and didn't know where to go. The fish tacos were on point, and the service was very good and friendly. I would definitely go back again. read more

Huevos rancheros very good this morning eggs cooked right bacon crisp. And their tortillas are excellent.

This is by far my favorite Mexican place in Port Lavaca & there are many choices. Everything is fresh & homemade. The margaritas are delicious & the whole place is SUPER clean. Pretty sure they make everything from scratch including the tortillas. read more