We decided to have breakfast in Hutto after finishing the Hippo Run 5K, and Julio's was our pick. I ordered the jamaica (hibiscus) agua fresca and the carne guisada breakfast plate. I was hoping for the traditional brown gravy, but this dish came with a spicy red version instead. (Reason for 4 stars) The meat was tender, the tortillas were fresh, and the sauce was hot and flavorful, just not quite the brown gravy I grew up loving as a San Antonio girl. Our waitress was wonderful: friendly, attentive, and very accommodating. She switched easily between Spanish and English, which made our whole table feel comfortable since one person in our group is bilingual. The seasoned potatoes were spot on: crispy, tender, and well seasoned. The refried beans were classic and delicious. Portion sizes were generous for the price, and the restaurant itself was clean with plenty of space for our group of four. Overall, Julio's was a great stop after the race. It might just become our go-to spot for future Hippo Runs. If you're local or have visitors in town, definitely add Julio's to your list. read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hutto, Texas

I was looking for a place. I had not tried. Julio was his tucked around the corner... But it was good. Nice and clean inside... Friendly service. Good food. I ordered the chili Relleno... and I really enjoyed it. Good service good food. Check these guys out... read more

Took my family visiting from Oregon and had a great time.! Friendly service, great food and drinks as always. We never feel rushed here and the atmosphere is chill. Only downside to this trip was I tried the new Cantarito drink and wasn't a fan but that will not keep me from continuing to visit this place. read more

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Julio's restaurant in Hutto West where the old Rio Grande restaurant used to be the looking field is the same. The service was great. Our waiter was a very nice man who is very knowledgeable of the menu the menu you had a good variety of choices. I started off with the taco plate. It was very good. It had fresh vegetables and I did the double ranchero beans. Everything was served hot. We just had the sweet tea , but it was very good. Our waiter came back and checked on us several times he was very nice. Everything was very, very tasty. I will definitely go back to Julio's. It is very conveniently located and the food was once again very good. We were there at 11 AM right before the lunch rush there were many people there. It was not too loud for me and my friend to be able to have a good conversation. They do have larger tables for big parties. It's definitely a place to go if you wanna have a meeting with with a bunch of friends or just catching up with someone .. I really recommend that you try Julio's Mexican restaurant read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hutto, Texas

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Such a warm and friendly staff .. you can tell they care, and I can appreciate that.. it's a family-run spot. The chips and salsa were excellent. The entrées, though, could use a little more seasoning and flavor. I'm rooting for them and hope they continue to improve. read more

Been here 3 -4 times... first 2 times the food was good, this last time the food was not as good. Chips were stale, guacamole was not good at all, my cheese enchiladas were blah. Service was good though. Just need to improve on the food. read more

Came here for breakfast on Sunday right after they opened. Service was great and the food was as well. My husband had three different tacos all yummy and I had the skillet with chorizo (a must). Also their cinnamon coffee was good. read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant in Hutto offers decent Mexican food, and we often find ourselves coming back for more. They have good lunch specials and a happy hour from 2-6 pm, which makes it a convenient spot for both a quick bite and a relaxed meal. Service has been good during the slower times and you can tell when it's super busy they may be understaffed but interactions with their staff have never been unpleasant. We recently tried their new Southwest Botana appetizer. The Southwest eggrolls and pepper puppies were hits, but the tater kegs were basically just tater tots and didn't really stand out. However, the fajitas, as usual, were the star of the meal--delicious and flavorful, as we've come to expect. Their queso is what you'd typically find at this type of Mexican restaurant, made with processed cheese in a Velveeta style. If you're a fan of that classic, creamy queso, you'll be pleased. Personally, I prefer a queso made with a blend of fresh cheeses and ingredients, but I know there's definitely a market for the style Julio's serves, so no hard feelings there. Overall, it was an enjoyable visit, and we eat here frequently. Julio's continues to be a reliable choice for Mexican food in the area. Cost-wise, it is affordable and comparable to the area and has not yet been hit with Austin price hike. read more

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From the beginning to the end was a wonderful eating experience. I ordered the Julio's plate after asking the waitress for a suggestion, and it came with one tamale one Chalupa one crispy taco and a shell with queso and an enchilada. Everything that was brought to me tasted delicious And I can't wait to go back. I ordered a big red margarita and that also was delicious. Thank you for your hospitality. read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant - Julio's Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Hutto, Texas

We've only been to this spot once, and we will likely return. The food is served fresh and they have a very extensive menu. Their guacamole is good, and their house chips are good to munch on while you wait for your order to be cooked. The service was excellent. Servers are on point and attentive to your needs, even when the restaurant is crowded. Lots of seating, good lighting, and overall a chill place to dine on a random day. read more

We arrived around 10 AM on Sunday no wait, we were seated immediately. I believe our servers name was Juan, he paid attention to detail and was on top of his game! The restaurant itself seems a bit outdated - the furniture and lighting could use a update but no big deal. It looked like there was a patio however due to the weather it was closed but might be good for happy hour/ brunch seating when available. The migas plate was excellent! Perfect size, the potatoes were by far some of the best breakfast potatoes I've had in a while! My significant other had migas tacos and a pancake , pancake was nothing to write home about but flavor and texture was as to be expected. We wanted a Paloma however they don't carry grapefruit juice or squirt so we opted for a margarita on the rocks instead. The margarita was good, not too sweet . We decided to take a order of fish tacos home for our lunch. The fish tacos were very good, it was a white fish with mild fish flavor of course the salsas topped it off! The bill for everything was around $45 and that included a 20%tip which is very good pricing if you ask me! We will definitely return to Julio's when in the area! read more

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My friends and I went for lunch. We all liked the service, the food and the inside surrounding us. We plan to go back. I had the beef tacos with beans and rice. read more

Sunday late lunch. Food was tasty, fresh and hot with a short wait time. Chips were hot and fresh and just the perfect amount of salt. Salsa was a little thin, but good flavor. I ordered a platter and particularly liked the cheese served on the refried beans. We also ordered the Pechuga Cancun and it was very tasty, but a little salty. Sorry for the photos, I didn't think to take pictures until I finished eating. read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant - Platter with enchilada, tamale, and rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Hutto, Texas

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Stopped in after a long day of moving and needed time to relax and regroup. This place checked those boxes. Feels very much like like a cantina type style restaurant, few tvs around w sports or other related shows. Family friendly menu and style of tables and big booths! Always a plus. We tried the Texas stuffed tater tots as an appetizer and those were delicious, think cheese fries but in a fried ball and equally as delicious and satisfying w a crunch! At the table for main dishes we did a supreme platter, a chicken quesadilla, and a Texas size burrito. Everything was delicious and plentiful! Big portions and plenty to share or take home. read more

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It's Christmas Eve and they close at 8 o'clock and they are busy but they're making it happen. Kudos to this restaurant that stayed open to least till 8 o'clock on Christmas Eve. read more

The wife and I revisited Julio's for dinner, ducking in to feed our Mexican cravings after a little shopping. They have a big selection of light dishes to more substantial combination plates. I picked the taco salad with shredded chicken and my wife enjoyed at delicious looking chalupa. Of course we tried their margaritas, brain freeze and all! Totally yummy! This place is easy to get in and out so also a great place for happy hour. Service is very friendly and attentive so we'll definitely keep coming back. A great local place. Great job all! read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant - Taco salad with added refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Hutto, Texas

This place I have given multiple changes but they always are a let down. The waitress forgot about us, was more worried about her phone, had to ask a different staff for refills. They stated we could order lunch at 10:50 but decided to not tell us she had to wait till 11. Then putting it in, no communication and brining it out with our food following. The food was meh and isn't anything special. I would not recommend this place, hopefully they can improve and work on staff and their food! read more

Took my family that came into town decided collectively this spot. Excellent food and the customer service is outstanding!!!!!!!

The restaurant was very clean and had an amazing atmosphere, the waiters were absolutely amazing and very fast at their job, the food I have no clue where to start about their food if it tells you anything we have been to the same Mexican restaurant four days straight. You should go there and try it yourself. read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hutto, Texas

This place is such a hidden gem!!!! First off, free chips and salsa! That's so hard to find in a Tex-Mex now. I got the Julio's dinner plate and it fed me for 2 hefty meals (1 to go) of deliciousness. My SO also got a dinner plate that lasted 2 meals. The plates were ~$15 each, hella cheap. The small margaritas were even massive and for a great price. Amber Dos XX was on draft, huge plus. There's a few TVs at the bar area. The two meals and 7 drinks cost us $67! This place is great. I'll be back. read more

Do not place a delivery order from Julio's! Third time in a row the shrimp tacos are missing the sauce that comes with it. This order they forgot one of the side guacamoles that comes with the plate. We order $25 worth of queso and get one small bag of chips which in store would be bottomless. When you call in, they couldn't care less, unless you insist on talking to the manager. Will not be ordering or recommending Julio's anymore since they can't seem to fix their issues. read more

The food is very good. The price is reasonable. The servers are friendly and very helpful. The atmosphere is nice. Not too loud like many other places. Julio's is becoming my favorite place for Mexican food and drink. read more

We discovered this restaurant a couple of months ago as our neighbors recommended it and they weren't wrong! Ive fried their Tortilla soup, Chile relleno and fajitas and everything has been a hit. My family has ordered margaritas and they look awesome, and big. Everytime we go we feel welcome and hit it off with their chips and salsa, which for my taste are so great! Give it a try. Also they have cheesecakes! read more

Good service. Our server was a bit over zealous, but very accommodating. The dishes on the menu were either just plain or weird. We got the fried cheese. It was flavorless crap. This place was nothing to write home about and we do not plan to return. read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant - Enchilada al Carbon with Verda sauce - Mexican Near Me - Hutto, Texas

Decided to stop in here for dinner this evening. The food served here is no frills Mexican cuisine. Food and drink prices were decent and customer service was quite good. I had multiple wait staff check on me during my visit. The chips and salsa were good and neither the red or green were spicy, but had good flavors. I started with their jumbo house margarita on the rocks. The waitress brought it out in short order. I did find it to be a bit sweet for my tastes, but I did enjoy it. Wanting to try a couple of food options I ordered the shrimp and crab quesadilla and the shrimp enchiladas. Both came out quick and had good flavor. I did find the rice and beans could have been seasoned a bit more, but were good. Overall, the food hit the spot and I'd come back again. I would love to try some other dishes on the menu. read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Hutto, Texas

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I wanted to like this place sooo bad. I really did. I read through the reviews and was on the fence about eating here, but I decided to anyway because sometimes people just don't know what good food is. From my experience, this is not good Mexican food- I'm sorry to say. First, I called to see if I could sit on the patio with my pup. Julio answered and said I could but kept iterating that the patio was filling up- making it seem as if I shouldn't eat in, which was weird. So I decided to order to-go as I live extremely close. He then handed off the phone to the hostess/to-go worker. She didn't know the menu well but that didn't bother me. I got the supreme platter with: 1 ground beef taco, 1 beef chalupa, 1 tamale. & barbacoa enchilada, 1 chile con queso puff & tomatoes. I also added an a la carte side of grilled shrimp just to try it out. I asked for a barbacoa enchilada because the whole platter came with ground beef and that just seemed like a lot of the same thing made different ways to me. I told her I'd pay extra for the barbacoa no problem and if they can't do it- also no problem. When I arrived to pick up my order I obviously checked the patio. It was relatively "full" but I did see no less than 4 empty tables so my dog and I definitely could've dined in. It took a while for someone to help me. Julio and the hostess were the only ones working up front. Neither of them seemed to really know what was going on. I overheard Julio tell other patrons on the phone that the restaurant was filling up- and again making it seem as though they shouldn't come in... I worked in food service for 3 years and even though we had 1+ hour long waits, we ALWAYS encouraged people to come in anyway. So that was very weird for me to hear. Anyway, when Julio checked me out he (what felt like) chastised me about upgrading to the barbacoa saying "for future reference we don't usually do barbacoa on the platter." Which is fine. But he should be telling the person who took my order that. If you don't do it, then don't! But telling me that was very offputting. Anyway onto the food. The only relatively good thing I ate was the chalupa and I can't even give you a reason why. The barbacoa enchilida was GROSS. You can't eat everyone's barbacoa so I should've known better. It was really fatty, with no flavor, weird texture. Rice and beans lacked flavor. Just felt like I was eating a whole bunch of nothing. The salsa verde and roja were both soupy and flavorless. The shrimp was AWFUL. Had this weird slimy texture and no flavor again. I just don't get how you mess up grilled shrimp. I will not be back, unfortunately. I actually got a pretty gnarly stomachache after eating the food. I was really hoping to like this place just because there are little to no good Mexican food spots in Hutto or round rock even. Rio is a disappointment and sadly, Julio's is too. read more

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This place has really improved. The green sauce taking with chips and salsa tastes great! The plates are budget friendly and satisfying.

Juanito is an amazing server! He was so nice and friendly. The food was incredible and this restaurant is a great place to have an excellent meal and experience!! read more

Great service and the host was very friendly and knew the menu. Our food was hot and more than enough on our plates. Refills kept coming as long as you were drinking them. Great atmosphere to sit back and relax and take in a good meal. read more

This is the most disgusting burrito I ever had. The tortilla was cold and stale, the meat was over salted, they didn't spread the ingredients and just had beans at the top, rice in the middle and beef at the bottom. It was wrapped in a sloppy way, when things started falling out as soon as I lifted it. The restaurant didn't look clean. read more

Came here for some brunch time eats on a Sunday while getting the car serviced next door. The ambiance was inviting. The customer service was great! Friendly and attentive. The food was good, which can often be a noise for me. Start to finish, nothing disappoint! I'll definitely eat here again. read more

The food was so good and exactly what we look for in a Mexican restaurant. The service was wonderful, even though it was very very busy. Our server, Valentina, was a very sweet and attentive woman. She was friendly and working hard even though it was so hot for us in there, I know the staff has to be hot running around and in the kitchen. read more

Amazing amazing amazing. Our experience with Sandi!! We will be back! Food service and drinks amazing! Thank you again!

Best food, thank you everything was clean and obe friendly great service, and quick

Chips were burnt and drenched in grease. Server had no idea about menu, specials, or waiting tables. Bartender was extremely RUDE (to anyone who wasn't a "regular"). No real happy hour exists/very poorly advertised. Margaritas taste like straight sweet and sour mix, and the bar ware was cracked. One positive: queso was good. read more

We were in Hutto for a stay cation. We took time off but with gas being so high...Yikes. We decided to go to a recommended place alas, it was in a gas station. Not wanting to roll the dice We came upon Julios. We sat right away, order water and Margs straight away. Large venue not super busy. The menu was large. Find things you do well and run with that. House Margs great and smalls at a great price. Table Salsa soo tame. If you aren't looking for heat YOU HAVE FOUND THE PLACE. My Sonora plate (1) ground beef enchilada, (1) Cheese Enchilada, double beans no rice. Good not great just good. My husband ordered the Carnitas plate. Done well, tender pork makes me happy. Asked for the hottest salsa they have which brings us to the Habanero Salsa. Hmmmmm...yes, great flavor, exceptional heat. Ordered a side of Charro Beans, best thing I ate there. read more

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Service : Was good Food: sorry but kids food taste horrible Ambiance: table was so dark / need more lights Drinks : Mexican martini was perfect We probably never come back :( read more

Julio's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hutto, Texas

This was my second time trying Julio's and it will be my last. I've had quite the sampling from the menu, and it is all incredibly lackluster at best. The guacamole is a green paste with a bit of onion and tomato, no cilantro or lime. The queso looks like something you'd get at a HS baseball game. The chicken from the tacos is dry and flavorless. The ground beef is very bland. The Miller dip was actually okay and their nachos aren't bad. I will say the staff are all very friendly and nice. Service was fast and accurate. Positive experience there and the place is in decent shape. But, overall, being in central Texas, right out of Austin, they have to deliver better Tex-Mex. Local taquerias are so much better. read more

Always good food and drinks here! Love their fried avocado, great margaritas! I highly recommend!

We are new residents of Hutto and were so glad to find our new "go-to" place for Mexican food. We ordered meals to be sure we were able to sample all of the basic dishes. We loved the margaritas, the Queso Flameado, tacos, beef, cheese and chicken enchiladas and tamales. All of the items were excellent! Service was delightful as well, and we made sure to get our waiter's name so we can request his section for future visits! read more