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

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

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. read more

Don Julio - What's left of my steak burrito!! - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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. read more

Don Julio - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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First time at Don Julio! Food 5/5, drinks 5/5, service 5/5.. The restaurant was packed but the service, food quality and drink quality were like if we were the only ones in the restaurant. Angelica really made sure our experience was top notch. read more

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

Don Julio - pork carnitas chimichanga, - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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

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

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

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. read more

Don Julio - Nice airy cool booth by entrance but Hostess is giving me attitude for wanting this booth... WHY....? - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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

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 read more

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We went on a Saturday evening and the place was packed, but we were seated right away with a party of 4. The restaurant itself was very loud and it was hard to hear anyone else. It definitely had a very lively atmosphere, but not a good place to go if you are hoping to have good conversations. Our waitress was very friendly though and even with how crowded it was service was very quick The food was tasty and on par with other Mexican restaurants I have been to in the area! I wouldn't say it is anything special, but if you are craving Mexican it will definitely hit the spot. I later saw that they are known for their Birria, so that is likely what I will try next time. I got the Enchiladas Rancheras which were yummy and filled me up. The chicken and veggies are all on top, with the enchiladas being filled with cheese. I loved the Mexican rice that was served on the side! Overall, we had a good meal, just wish the music was a bit quieter. The food is average and will definitely leave you feeling satisfied. read more

Don Julio - Enchiladas Rancheras - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Don Julio's was great. I really enjoyed the meal. I ordered the don julio nachos with steak. read more

Don Julio - Don Julio Nachos with steak - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Service was prompt. The food came out pretty quickly. The new shrimp with garlic ajillo was delicious. The Mexican Street Corn is so cute and delicious. The fajita skillet was piping hot when it came to the table and it was a generous portion. The place is super clean and bright. It has a modern Mexican vibe. read more

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I visited twice while in the area for work and had a pretty solid experience. The large premium margaritas taste great and are reasonably priced. As for the food, I found it to be a bit of a mixed bag. Some tacos were great, like the birria, pastor, and fish tacos; while others not so much. My biggest gripe is they'll place a large chunk of protein in a tiny taco, which I find unpleasant to eat. The pork belly isn't crispy at all. I had one bite and that's it yet was still charged for it. They do the same with the ribeye and throw a spoonful of guacamole on it, and while I liked the fish taco I did need to use utemsils because again the protein is too big for the tortilla. I'd give this spot a solid 4 stars for the service and margaritas. The food was also pretty tasty but I do think I'll try different menu options if I ever return. read more

Samir was the best bartender ever When I sat down I asked him what the best marg was and he had a suggestion right of bat, And when I couldn't decide of hibiscus or spicy he chose for me, His customer service and attention beats any restaurant in the area If you come to don julios I suggest sitting with him at the bar over at a server at a table read more

Don Julio - Spicy margarita - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Had this pineapple chicken dish at Don Julio's. Don Julio's always has great service and the food comes out quick. It is a modernized Mexican restaurant with great food! read more

Don Julio - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Use to love going here for taco Tuesday, they opened up another so called upscale restaurant down the street. They have had 2 different owners that I know of over the past few years, correct me if I'm wrong. Quality of the food has went down and prices have went up. Happy hour is not what use to be. read more

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Went to Don Julio on 4/09/2026 with my wife and stepson. The food was great but they never disclosed that they add an automatic tip to the bill which came out to 16.00. I added another 20.00 which was calculated including the 16.00 automatic tip. So an 80.00 bill plus the 16.00 automatic tip plus tax came to 101.00; I added another additional 20.00 not knowing a tip was already priced into the bill. The servers should alert you to the fact that their tip was already priced into and if we wanted we could add an additional tip. What a way to turn an 80.00 meal to 120.00 dollar mistake. read more

I've been here so many times I honestly don't know how I've never reviewed this place. This place is always lively and a fun happy hour spot. The service here is great and fast. Everything here is so good I don't really think you can order something you won't like here. The drinks are really strong here. The queso here is amazing. My favorite thing to get here is the Chimichanga or the Quesadilla. If you want good Mexican food you should definitely come here. read more

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Angelica was a great server! So attentive without being overbearing! Great meal!! Thanks Don Pablo's! read more

Don Julio is a welcoming and delicious place for date, family and treat nights. Ambar greeted us with smile and made sure our food and service was to our liking. She is super! I highly recommend the Carnitas Chimichanga. The taste melts in your mouth and rice and salad were perfect compliments to the dish. read more

Don Julio - Carnitas Chimichanga with Chicken Fajitas in the background. - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

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Wonderful place for a night out with friends! We decided to stop in while we were all in the area for dinner and drinks. We had such a great experience! The food was amazing. I had the steak tacos and they were out of this world! My husband ordered a chicken quesadilla and was so impressed with the flavor. We also tried the house hot sauce - WOW! This is definitely the place for some nice drinks too! Their cocktails are crafted to perfection. Everyone ordered stunning cocktails. We also split a pitcher of the tropical sangria - a must for a group outing here. Sergio was our waiter and he was amazing. He was so attentive and made sure we always had what we needed. We can't wait for our next trip. read more

Good food, very good drinks. Our waiter Sergio was very friendly and helpful. The table was a little big for the booth, but we made it work. Everyone enjoyed their food and dip. The music was a little loud, but good! It fit the vibe of the restaurant. The whole restaurant is decorated nicely. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

Don Julio - Bar area - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

We come here all the time- it's such a vibe!. Tonight we were served by hector who promptly took our order and was knowledgeable about the menu. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Food was absolutely amazing atmosphere was absolutely amazing. Enjoyed it for a birthday experience and also it is the best place for any Mexican cuisine that I've ever had in my life and they exceeded expectations. Also enjoying every single dish. I enjoyed that I ordered. Nothing felt short at this place needs to be everywhere in the United States or further than that. Thank you so much guys. Juan was amazing as a server as well, and there was a lot of service that served us before they were amazing as well thank you again. read more

Don Julio - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Love Don Julio's! Such a staple in Lake Mary. It's always busy on the weekends and the happy hour is worth making it to as well! The chimichanga is delicious, I ordered the grilled chicken and the flavor was great I would just ask for more red sauce on the side cause it's so tasty Fast service and fresh food is always a plus and we always enjoy our time. On this particular Friday there was a DJ outside which was a nice vibe read more

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We came in and sat at the bar right after 4pm; cute girl bartender named Maria came right away and took our drink order after giving us menus. Right afterward chips and mild salsa came out for a lil snack before chowing down. Queen Bee had a large house margarita and I had a pitcher of Dos Equis...and finished every last damn drop. Meanwhile we perused the menu for awhile. Maria asked if we had any questions about the menu. I did have a couple of questions about how a couple of their plates were composed, etc. This is one of the big reasons I prefer to sit at a bar rather than a table...I always get a more honest answer from a bartender than from a server, and tonite was no different. Given the feedback I received, I ordered the Doña Pepa plate with carnitas, salsa verde and CORN tortillas. It's basically a deconstructed taco plate with enough for 5 well filled tacos rather than three chintzy ones. I don't care that I don't get onion and cilantro because the carnitas and the green sauce had tons of flavor without the rabbit food garnish. Meanwhile the Queen Bee chose the Califa de Leon, which was basically a pair of well marinated skirt steak tacos. We both devoured our respective entrees, both of which were well prepared and QUITE flavorful! They were each accompanied by rice and refried beans. Most of the time the beans and rice are afterthoughts, to put it politely. These were actually tasty and didn't seem to come from a microwave or a damn Sysco box. Even the free chips were flavorful: accented by a little lime in the masa/dough. I usually could care less about Mexican food, and before I got here felt no differently. My dear Queen Bee is the fan of this stuff, so I offered they we try this place. She was happy with the result, and o am fine with it too. Would I come back? If I were solo, then probably not. So long as the Queen Bee is at my side, however, then I'd offer a wholehearted "Sí!" read more

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Everything was amazing. The food was fantastic. The drinks were enormous and well priced. And the vibe is lively. The service is also incredible. read more

Food- bomb (even cold the next morning on the run!) ‍ Prices were good Service was stellar Jess was sweet and very professional. It was Cinco de Mayo- so the place was jumping! Music Happening spot read more

Don Julio - Ceviche so fresh and shrimp were abundant! - Bars Near Me - Lake Mary, Florida

Was very disappointed with Don Julio. I had been coming here for years before Covid. I was there tonight and ordered 2 meals that totaled 33.00, one ginger beer, and a 10oz lemonade. Bill was 61.00. It seems that they charged me 9.00 for the lemonade and for 4.50 for salsa verde and hot sauce. I can tell you now I will never return to this place. That was just ridiculous. The server gave us 2 hot sauces to get 2 charges out of it and never even mentioned charging for sauces or that a lemonade was 9.00. So disappointed. read more

This is some of the best Mexican food that I have had in a long time from the drinks to the service to the staff. Everything is phenomenal. You don't need more than two drinks in here because the drinks are just that good and strong. The Birria tacos is the best thing on the menu. They also offer the burrito Ramen, which is phenomenal as well. It's in a great location with plenty of seating and family friendly. read more

Disappointed in recent visit. Service was great but overall not good. Salsa was not good with no taste. Was like jarred salsa. Music was so loud you had trouble speaking to other people at table. Tacos were good but just not a good overall experience. Been couple years since been there and seems to have gone down. read more

The service here is excellent. Our waiter boosted our evaluation above the lowest score available on Yelp due to his professional and cheerful disposition. However, our meal was lousy. The chips served with the red salsa are much too thick and tasted like they came from a generic corn chip bag from Walmart, and were almost stale. The salsa served with the cardboard chips had the consistency of runny tomatoes - not thick, no chunky tomatoes, no onions, no peppers, no spices, nothing - we could not taste any discernible south of the border spiciness. Just terrible. The combo plate of a ground beef burrito and a ground beef enchilada was very blah. The chili topping was the same runny tomato sauce as the lousy salsa, with zero flavor. Neither the rice nor the refried beans had a freshly-prepared texture and lacked any semblance of Mexican spices. The queso was uber blah - it had zero flavor. The guacamole was the only redeeming dish we were served. It was cold and chunky and was very satisfying. Our waiter was friendly, enthusiastic, and very attentive. He clearly enjoyed his job and it showed. When we left, we wondered if the Yelp reviews we read were for a different location than Lake Mary. Our meal was expensive, uninspired, and just flat tasteless. Overall, we both agreed we won't go back. Frankly, our meal was a huge miss - not good at any price. read more