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Don Julio Mexican Restaurant

3.8 (165 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Bars
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
Updated a few days ago

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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!!

Linda R.

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

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.

Mr. Crab Enchiladas (crabmeat inside)
Brandon B.

We went here on a whim when looking to try a new Mexican place, and we were seated as soon as we arrived, even without a reservation on a Friday night. The service was fast and our waiter kept checking back to see if we needed anything. The food was tasty and the margaritas were large. I'd like to come back and try more of their margarita flavors because my wife and mine were both delicious!

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.

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.

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

They charge a convenience fee for dining in! SMH!

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Hidden Gem!!!! Drinks are good. Food is Amazing! Fried chicken rolls and the chipotle sauce is fire!!!

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

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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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3 years ago

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

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2 years ago

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

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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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