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    Papa Julio’s

    4.2 (29 reviews)

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    Holly T.

    Not much open in Abingdon later in the evening. Thank you Papa Julio's! Food and service was good and the beer was cold. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice setup and looked like they had a pretty large bar area if you wanted to come hang out for a bit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ended up forgetting my credit card and had to come back and get it. I appreciate they hung on to it and i was able to pick it back up.

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    Best Mexican restaurant I've ever been too food is on point and non alcoholic drinks are fabulous and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the whole vibe is special[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Jesse B.

    The food is very good, It's more of a Mexican American fusion than traditional Mexican cuisine. The service is great, they make sure they have your drinks topped off and they keep the chips & salsa coming until your food gets to your table however it take a while to get the food to the table. Overall it was a great experience , It's a perfect place for dinner & a movie.

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    Dan F.

    Ate here again last week! This is now my go to for a steak. Tried the tomahawk steak, fantastic! This place is so reasonably priced and some of the best service and most relaxing atmosphere! If you think this is a Mexican restaurant, it is not. This is a steak house!

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    Chasity O.

    Great food and service. Not to memtion our waiter was young and disnt right anything down amd he was spot on got everything correct. Second time there we had a very sweet waitress. I was very impressed will diffently be back

    Ribeye, French fries, rice/black beans and Tropical Nachos!

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    Not the run of the mill Mexican Restaurant. Great food and very fresh! We will definitely be back.

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    Food was good and served in a timely manner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice Sports Bar atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will go back!

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Excellent food, service, and ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We are repeat customers, and I recommend trying this restaurant.

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    Food and service were great. I had the camarones chipotle and it was rich but divine. Highly recommend.

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