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Don Julio - Chickasaw

4.2 (900 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Bars
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for dancing
Happy hour specials

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Passion Del Mayah
Samantha G.

Caught up with a girlfriend this past weekend over some yummy margaritas and chicken fajitas! Went on a Saturday was steadily busy, but we chose to sit at the bar. Staff was friendly, and food came out quick. The margaritas were tasty and strong. There was a DJ around 6PM. He definitely was setting the tone for a fun evening! Even though there was a DJ, you were still able to hear and have a nice conversation without yelling, LOL. Great place to catch up with a friend or enjoy a night out with family!

Birria Bao (yummy, but definitely falls apart)
Kerri C.

I know I can go to Don Julio and always enjoy a tasty meal. I have been many times and I feel it's one of the better options for Mexican cuisine in the area. Both locations are consistent. My service has always been good, with the exception of one bad experience at the Waterford location. I'll consider it an abnormality. If you go on a Friday night, as I did most recently, just know it's like you're going to a club. Not very conducive to conversing, but plenty fun if that's what you're seeking. Free shots? Yes, please! I absolutely love their cheese. Drinks are a bit pricey for me, but there's a plethora of amazing options on the drink menu.

Chimiga with shrimp
Edwin M.

Wanted to try a new Mexican spot so we went to Don Julio's. The ambiance gives party vibes and the greeters were nice. The food was delicious, fresh and served hot. The only downsides was the service was a little slow at times, like bringing to go boxes and checking for refills. As well as the price for certain items can be a little on the pricer side compared to competitors like Garibaldi's. But over all very happy with the visit and flavorful food. P.s. some of the best guacamole I have had at a restaurant.

Chicken Fajitas
Abi M.

Long overdue review of a place I've been coming to for years...unfortunately, the years kinda contributed to that missing 5th star. I understand that things get more expensive, but how are we gonna be increasing prices AND cutting back on portions sizes? (One specific thing that has shrunk - the sides that come with the nachos - used to be a big bag of chips and enough lettuce/sour cream ect for the whole dish, chips are now half the size and it's a very small amount of the salad items). I've also taken to really checking my to-go orders as missed items are common during lunch rush. I keep coming back though, because the food is really good. The drinks are just as excellent too, with the mango Margarita being one of my faves. They've expanded and updated the space at this location in the years that I've been going, and the vibe on weekend evenings is very lively. I'm definitely going to be a continued customer, just wish some things could have stayed as they were.

Shrimp Chimichanga with rice and seasonal salad.
Andrew D.

Had the chicken Mexican burrito and it was delicious our server was friendly and the restaurant ambience was hopping with Latin DJ music that had the customers dancing. Definitely great place to hang out with friends and enjoy

Allison R.

Tucked in a nondescript plaza, this Mexican joint offers none of the bells and whistles you find from other Tex-mex style eateries. It's very open inside. Lots of TVs on the walls. The music was apparently coming from a DJ while we were there on a Saturday night but I didn't even know he was there until we left for the evening. I ordered the carnitas fajitas. Those were some of the best carnitas I've ever had. Seriously. So juicy and tender. They fell apart on my fork. That was definitely the star of the show. The rice and beans accompanying my fajitas were just ok, nothing special. I was a bit disappointed that my fajitas didn't come with guacamole, so I had to order and pay for a side, but at least they gave me a decent amount. The fajitas themselves were a pretty big portion too. My husband ordered a burrito. He said it was yummy but nothing overly special to rave about. The margaritas were tasty although not very strong. I liked that they had an entire section on the menu for spicy margaritas, my favorite. Get the jalapeño marg; you won't be disappointed. Our waitress was very nice and attentive without being overbearing. Food came out fast, almost too fast! It was all very fresh and hot.

Jason B.

Best dang Chimichanga in Orlando Pretty dang good fried ice cream as well & don't even get me started on the margaritas. They don't hold back on the liquor

Flan!!! 10/10
Glorimar W.

Normally, this place is our go-to for Mexican food, but the constant upselling from the servers has become unbearable. We went on Taco Tuesday, and the server repeatedly pushed me to order the taco meal even after I explained multiple times that I don't eat the sides. She was so persistent that she ultimately got my order wrong. She kept saying chicken when she repeated it, despite me clarifying that I wanted steak tacos. We also asked for a pitcher of margaritas, and she kept trying to convince us to order a single $38 margarita instead--even though the pitchers were $35. The worst part was when the runner brought the incorrect dish (despite me repeating my order four times). After I sent it back, she returned with the same plate as if I was expected to eat something I didn't order. I was shocked, especially since we spoke Spanish with the server, so it wasn't a language issue. Lately, every server seems to aggressively push upsells, and it's extremely frustrating. This doesn't happen at Agave Azul or any of the other great Mexican spots. Unfortunately, we're done.

Carnitas
Amanda C.

Fantastic service (so fast with their food!), delicious fresh ingredients, lively atmosphere. Our server Beto was great. I got the carnitas which were rich and tender and full of flavor! Came with three (corn or flour of your choice) tortillas. I had enough to take home one. My bf got the tacos lyon which came with two tortillas rice and beans. There was a birthday celebration while we were there and the team made it feel special. A lively place I would go with friends, music was a little bit loud for my older parents; overall very fun vibes!

Sopes and Birria taco
Vincent S.

My first time in Orlando and I was taken here. Talk about a nice clean restaurant! Stephanie was so sweet and made a perfect recommendation for my first experience. She smiled and was very enthusiastic! I had the sopes with beef and one Birria taco. Talk about the perfect combo! The portions are big. The others in my group couldn't finish. I was so happy. I'd definitely come back! Thanks Stephanie for making our group feel welcomed! You're a gem there!

Taco salad with carnitas and beef, and trio fajitas
Adismary S.

Delicious food and great service. Sebastian was our waiter and he went above and beyond, gave us great recommendations and super attentive. Big portions and high quality food. Great background music and overall nice vibe. Definitely recommend it.

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Russ was a great server, definitely would be coming back again for her amazing hospitality.

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3 months ago

My Fiancé and I love eating here! The margaritas are always on point and the food is always delicious

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5 months ago

Always a great experience. Arom was our server and he was super friendly and attentive.

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3 months ago

Had the best food and service! Alejandra helped my friend have a great birthday. Thank you :)

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10 months ago

Great food and fast service. I'm coming back for more. Customer service was excellent as well.

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8 months ago

Great tachyon taco Tuesday. Always good Mexican food. Been going for years love their fajitas and combo plate. Great atmosphere and service!

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Do you offer any specials on specific weekdays?

When will Don Julio make a profile for the Waterford Lakes location?

Hopefully soon. They were still working out some kinks regarding Happy Hour etc. when I went last Saturday.

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