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    Don Julio Mexican Restaurant

    3.8 (162 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for kids

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    Linda R.

    Great food and drinks. Celebrated my birthday. The staff were extremely attentive and amazing!! Highly recommended!!!

    Chori Pollo & Arroz Texano w/ peppers & onions
    Kaylea S.

    Food is absolutely spot on, from the chips & salsa to the chori pollo, it was so tender and delicious and acp was so filling (add peppers & onions you won't regret it). Our server Victor was absolutely amazing, very attentive and friendly. The whole restaurant is amazing and decorated beautifully. The drinks are sooo tasty, the liquid marijuana and the tropical sunset margarita are delicious! Went twice on our trip, definitely gonna be a go-to dinner spot for us, highly highly recommend!!

    Love this place my favorite dish Chori Pollo! Absolutely Delicious!
    Melissa T.

    Best Mexican food in Wake Forest hands down! The Service is quick and atmosphere is lovely!

    Mary D.

    Nice clean restaurant. Food good at good price. Ate lunch for 2 less than $25 for sit down , with plates and real silverware. Foods had good past and lunch portions were enough.

    Margarita flight
    Kellie R.

    I'm new to the area and was looking for a Mexican restaurant (thank goodness for Yelp)! We chose Don Julio based on the margaritas. We were greeted and sat immediately. It wasn't busy at all. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and quick. To my surprise, Don Julio has tamales (something I had a hard time finding in CT) AND margarita flights. Because I'm a sucker for flights, I had to get one. You don't get to choose the flavors but that's okay, they were all amazing! I ordered the three choice plate with a tamale, Chile relleno, and an beef enchilada. Everything tasted great but I was more so blown by the margaritas! I will definitely come back to Don Julio...whether it's for drinks or food.

    Lynne C.

    The food and service at Don Julio are great! I keep returning for their flavorful chicken soup and horchata. The salsa that comes with the complimentary chips is also delicious. The prices are also very fair. Highly recommend dropping by. They're very quick even when it's busy.

    Burrito Fajita (lunch)
    Valerie V.

    Went here for lunch. Prices are great and food is plentiful. We sat at the bar. The chairs are very comfy and large, which is an odd thing to notice and mention in a review, but worth being noted I think! The service was just ok. There wasn't a bartender behind the bar the whole time so if we needed something we would have to wait or to get silverware, I just went and got it from the host stand myself. The bar menu doesn't list the drink prices. I know that's not uncommon but I didn't love that. I got a classic margarita and it was $10. I think I assumed it would be smaller and less expensive. But, for $10 I did get a huge (and good) margarita. Would definitely come back or order to go for lunch for sure.

    this is a cucumber, margarita delicious!
    Myra J.

    OMG. This place the food is delicious...the guy at the bar was amazing, Mr. Guillermo.. excellent customer service atmosphere is wonderful drinks or amazing. I have a cucumber margarita and I have two children Plate which was way too much food but I still enjoyed it. The prices are just exceptional you get so much more for the little money you spend this is a Hidden Jim , thank God I found them, please go you won't regret it

    Dessert it's a flan
    Maria Carolina R.

    Service could be better, the waitress was a little upset because we asked to be moved to a table with light. Ambience is too dark for my choice. You can't see the menu. Food was good, it seems like it was microwaved, every time I eat at Don Julio. I get upset stomach.

    They charge a convenience fee for dining in! SMH!

    Service here has gone WAYYY downhill... I can in with my wife for Sunday night dinner and we only saw our waiter once. We had to call a manager over to get a refill and our bill. TERRIBLE!!!

    Mr. Crab Enchiladas (crabmeat inside)

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    Food was hot and delicious just as ordered. The service was everything. The waiter was pleasant. Love the music and the greenery of the.

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    food is always good, service is always great, prices arent too bad. overall great restaurant

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    Overall a good restaurant with fast service. Nothing too fancy, but solid food and a smooth experience. Servers and staff are kind as well.

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    Good food, fast service, authentic space. We have been several times. One of our favorite.

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    Good quality food, salsa, and chips. Great service the staff are always nice and you get your food quickly.

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    Food is delicious service is amazing we had more food than we could eat this place was amazing

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    Nice decor. Overall kind staff. Food mediocre. Menu Limited. Not worth the price. Perhaps add a burrito selection

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    Great food and atmosphere make Don Julio my new favorite for Mexican cuisine. Try the 3-taco chicken and chorizo entree.

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    Great food and service. With pre-made meals, food gets out very quickly. Outstanding bar service (Danny).

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    Great food, service was awesome. They do charge 4% to use cc but was not an issue for me

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    The guacamole made os great. A bit overpriced but food and service makes up the higher prices.

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