Phenomenal. Authentic. Left a cash tip on my way out and wish I had more to give. I'll be back.

This place was great really enjoyed the food, this is really feel good food everything about the place says authentic burrito was massive and packed with flavor can't top it. 10/10 read more

The food here is great. I took myself back to my childhood and got the combo with crispy taco shells (such a rare find!) and chose ground beef as the meat. The meat was perfectly seasoned and the tacos were filled to the brim. I made a mess, as expected and planned. The rice and beans were also tasty, and I left with a full tummy and a big smile. My husband got something else - I forget what he ate but he enjoyed it too. We will definitely return. read more

This place never misses! Food is always great and packaged well. Definitely a local spot worth ordering from. read more

Don Julio Restaurant - Combo 2 crispy tacos and Combinacin de Carnes - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great Mexican food delivered! While I live within walking distance of a few taquerias, sometimes getting out of my house is too much of an emotional lift and I order in. And when I do, it's Don Julio. Their nachos are fantastic, especially considering they're delivery instead of dine-in. The burritos are also great go-tos, and I ask for no substitution or exclusions. I take them just as they are and love what I get. read more

Best talking around hands down! Been contemplating cheating on my original Mexican spot to try this and finally pulled the trigger today AND THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT The shop was empty and it must be cause people aren't aware of this gem read more

A gem in Somerville. Freshly made and big portions. The price is as good as the taste of the food. I would recommend this place. I had el montañero which had beams, rice, salad, stake, pork, and Maduros or plantains read more

Tasty tacos and papusas- I tried the carnitas, carne asada and ground beef. The tacos were big and generous on the meat and fillings. Meat was seasoned with fat, spices, and a touch of sweetness. The carnitas had crispy bits and a subtle BBQ-lke flavor and it was my favorite of the 3. Papusa was hot and cheesey and served with some slaw on the side. Service was quick and nice, ambiance is basic hole in the wall with a couple tables. Would go back to try more things. read more

Don Julio Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Every time I eat from this place, it feels like home. I used to eat pupusas all the time when I was younger and this brought me right back. The food is very delicious, authentic as well. The people are also very nice and comforting to talk to. It's a small place, but cozy, and easy to access. read more

My new favorite: sopa de res. It's a beef soup that reminds sancocho, thin broth with big chunks or roots and beef on its bone. The broth is delicious. It comes with thick corn tortilla and a side of rice salad .As usual the portion is generous. read more

Don Julio Restaurant - camarones a la plancha - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Each time I order everyone is pleased with their dish. The food is very fresh and delicious with good portions and reasonable prices. From Mexican dishes; love the chicken fajitas to seafood; searred salmon is excellent, chicken Alfredo is very good too. Fresh guacamole and chips are light and flavorful. I highly recommend Don Julio Restaurant. read more

I get take out from here at least 4 times a week. I walk in at exactly the same time after work and flash a "peace" (I make it look like a gang sign) but they know I want their number two combo plate which is three tacos, rice & beans lately I've been mixing things up and ordering pupusas. Recently on National Chip Day I stopped in for a large side of guacamole. The service is perfect and they have an extensive menu. The burritos and nachos do not disappoint. The ambiance is warm and overlooks Medford St and it just works. Although I live close enough to see through their windows I sometimes get delivery which is always fast but always fresh and delicious. They never disappoint. read more

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Ordered delivery. Having lived in San Bernardino and spent time in Texas, the food does not resemble Mexican food. Pretty bland, salsa was...not salsa. Probably okay if you are not expecting Mexican food. read more

This place is our jam. Best tacos in Somerville! Try some of their plates as well...we love the huevos picados and Montanero. The homemade salsa is amazing. Prices are great. Don't sleep on the pescado burro. There's a reason we order weekly from here! read more

I wish I could tell you what all the food was like but I keep ordering the Al Pastor Burrito because its absolutely amazing. Def great food for take out. Quite small for dining in. read more

I grew up in East Los Angeles. I know Mexican food. I ordered the carnitas enchiladas. They were terrible...definitely not authentic carnitas. Someone just sautéed some chopped up pork and threw it in the enchilada. Not slow braised, pull apart tender meat. The rice was average. If you are not into real authentic Mexican food, this place is fine. But the menu is limited (for example, no chili verde), no alcohol and limited seating. read more

Ordered two tacos as well as chips and guacamole. Food was decent but arrived cold, and took just a little longer than the window that yelp said should arrive in. So maybe 90mins? The "large" guacamole was a little deceiving. (See photo) I'm sure the food is really good when it's still warm. It was just okay cold. read more

Don Julio Restaurant - "Large" guacamole and chips - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Wow, delicious! Birthday Tacos, indeed! Combo 2 is outrageously good. On reviews alone, ordered for my sweetie's birthday dinner: - nachos - pretty good, but loved the tacos,,, - pupusa revuelta - enjoyed by all, esp the red sauce that comes with it - crunchy tacos (Combo 2) - insanely delicious. even the beans & hot sauce that come with it *chef's kiss* - burrito with carnitas - liked, and would order again. the handful of chips that come with it are essential, to scoop up whatever falls out, lol - super burrito - the only thing we didn't like, esp bc it cost more. the short ribs were very tough and difficult to chew, with a flavor that was somehow gamey? anyway, the only thing we won't be ordering again, - empanadas - enjoyed these, esp after reheating in the air fryer the next day. comes with tasty sauces. - hot sauce - deserves special mention bc I don't usually like hot sauce, and this one is HOT but delicious. I had tears streaming down my face, lol, but kept eating it and gulping water. The next day, I realized I could cut the heat with sour cream, and gobbled up the leftovers without sloshing with water afterwards. lols. - It's much further from us than Anna's, Felipe's, & El Jefe's, but we will order from here from now on. Outstanding, and worth the good reviews. read more

Don Julio is probably the best MVP if you want a variety of different Mexican dishes that are all solid because I feel like a lot of places usually focus on just one specialty. Absolutely loved the Tacos al Pastor - the combo of crispy pork, avocado, pineapple, and jalapeno is absolutely fantastic! This was so good I honestly wanted to order again the next day but held off. The Torta was great as well - will definitely order again. The Super Burrito was fine - felt like it was a bit too heavy on the rice - but I did like the vegetables inside. I may skip the burrito next time. Bonus Points: Very much appreciated that Don Julio gave us complimentary chips, plenty of salsa and sauces. Will definitely be ordering tacos and tortas again soon. read more

Small hole-in-the-wall feel. I ordered the al pastor taco combo and was delighted when I was served a heaping portion for just $10, I couldn't finish it all. Pork was fresh, but not spicy as expected. Pineapple complemented it nicely. The beans and rice the meal cane with really stood out to me - fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend this place if you're on the hunt for stand-out, affordable, Mexican food. read more

Don Julio Restaurant - Al pastor combo - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My friend and I all got the taco combo. Two birria taco combos and two beef tacos. They were all great and a pretty good size. We ordered online and picked it up within twenty mins. Super fast! read more

We got take-out from here. A bit of a long wait-time. Next time I would only go with Mexican dishes. I love Salvadoran pupusas, so I was excited when I saw them on the menu. They had a cheese I wasn't too crazy about though- didn't seem authentic. But it was cool they came with red sauce and pickled cabbage. What was the most tasty were the camarones a la diabla that my friend got- big spicy shrimp with rice and salad. Other friends seemed to enjoy their spiced fries (though they get a bit soggy when you order them for take-out), chicken wings, and quesadilla. I would try more of the Mexican entrees next time though- they seem to do nice sauces, and it's tasty to have the rice and salad. read more

I love this place so much. Been here many times and all the food is fantastic. The food is very heavy and filling but tasty. Big portions, with really good value. Only complaint is the chicken burrito is overly salty sometimes. read more

Looking at all the positive Yelp reviews about this restaurant, I decided to head on over. I asked the kind woman at the register what her favorite type of burrito was and she said steak, but people really like carnitas, too. She also said the super burrito is healthier than the regular one. I went for the carnitas burrito. After about 10 minutes (yeah, it took kind of long to prepare, but that's probably why it was so good), this nice man brought over the burrito with some chips and a light green sauce. The sauce was pretty good and so were the chips, but they weren't out of this world. But the moment I bit into the soft tortilla, sparks flew. An indescribable slightly sweet yet savory sauce filled my mouth--it was like nothing I've ever tasted before. The tender meat had the consistency of beef. The black beans were soft as well. The burrito was so big I could only finish half of it. 10/10 would come again. The only thing that was a bummer was that I couldn't read on my laptop because there was little space. It's more of a grab n' go or grab n' eat there for 10 minutes and leave type of place. But it was relatively empty! read more

Don Julio Restaurant - Carnitas burrito YUUUUUM - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I have lived in Somerville nearly 20 years and have always gone to the same places for latin food. I tried this place after reading good reviews and wow, I was pleased to be turned on to my new favorite! The reason I am now a full on Don Julio fan is their use of flavor and spice. I know a lot of our local places are solid but when I tried the beef Enchilada Mexicana, it was amazing. For the record, I really enjoy spicy food and this was a very pleasant surprise. That's now my go to when I'm feeling the urge for Mexican food, but their burrito is on point and their papusas are delicious too. If you're looking to add to your delivery repertoire, DEFINITELY give this place a chance! read more

Ordered a quesadilla, nachos, empanadas, two tacos, and the chicken wings (lol this was a total impulse buy as I was starving at the time of order) via Grubhub. I am really happy with the food, particularly the quesadilla, empanadas, and shrimp taco. Everything was flavorful but these were next level. The quesadilla and empanadas were crispy and fresh as heck with cheese oozing out. I never had a shrimp taco in my life, so I expected the shrimp to be breaded but it was just grilled. This was disappointing at first, but after taking a bite, I was blown away by the flavor and moist texture. I didn't even get to the chicken wings, but they surprisingly came with fries. Got a bit soggy on the way to my place, but they look delish and nicely fried. The packaging was great, my food arrived on time, and their staff read all my special requests. Yum, I will be back! read more

Wow, Birria taco's are some of the best I've ever had! If not, the best!! Fresh, good quality ingredients, very good flavor and portions. Just overall great! Especially for the price! Highly recommend!! A++ read more

Don Julio Restaurant - Birria Taco combo - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Good food, great prices! Love the grilled fish with vegetables and plantain. Some things have a little too much salt though.

What an absolutely awesome small business mexican take out restaurant. My girl friend and I have got this multiple times and they never miss! Great portion sizes and awesome home made hot sauce! 10/10 read more

My search for good Mexican restaurants brought me to Don Julio's. I was not at all disappointed. In fact, I think this place has been the best Mexican food I've tried in Boston. We got the beef, fish and shrimp tacos. The beef is definitely my favorite. It's explosions-in-your-mouth flavorful. The taco shell is a bit on the thicker side (also they gave two layers per taco), but I liked the flavor. The fish and shrimp tacos didn't compare to the beef in terms of flavor, but they were pretty good with a bit of the salsa verde. We also got the Don Julio quesadilla. It was delicious! The short rib inside was very tender, and the filling mixture was rich and creamy. As a non-Latinx person I obviously can't attest to the authenticity of this place, but I can say that I would return for good quality and delicious tacos! read more

Don Julio Restaurant - Beef, fish and shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Having so many great reviews on Yelp, I've decided to give it a shot. Mind you I'm from LA so my taco standards are pretty high. This place in my opinion just doesn't cut it. Don't get me wrong, the food isn't terrible. I just think that there are at least 3 taco places within the area that are waaaaayyyyy better. First, if you're used to nachos having sour cream, then perhaps this isn't for you. Idk if they forgot the sour cream or theirs just doesn't come with it. Second, the beef tacos (hardshell) isn't bad either but it reminds me of doritos tacos from taco bell. So I suppose from an authentic stand point, that's bad? Lastly, I think that the overall hygiene of the place can use an improvement. I get that with Covid a lot of restaurants store boxes in the dining room but here you can see the grease on the stove canopy from a far, and the cashier counter isn't that tidy either. Food-wise not terrible but just nothing special either. read more

I grew up in LA, where taco trucks are the norm and Spanish feels like the second official language of the city. Needless to say, it's been a struggle for me to find decent Mexican food here in Boston. So THANK YOU DON JULIO! It's a small, unassuming place with no frills - just the way I like it. The menu is in both Spanish and English - and what really made me feel comfortable that the place was legit was that their specials board was 100% in Spanish. They're not catering towards the Chipotle crowd here! I was super hungry so I got an Empanada (super cheesy and a bit oily from being fried), the guacamole (teeny tiny portions so skip this even if you love guac), as well as a taco combo platter of Al Pastor and Shrimp tacos. The Al Pastor was super juicy and deliciously marinated. No complaints because the flavors were on point! The shrimp was chopped and had a nice grilled/barbecued finish to them. It was also tasty but could've been a bit more generous. Also - the taco combo comes with rice AND beans so you'll be happily stuffed afterwards. Definitely recommend for an authentic and yummy meal! read more

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Dear God these are good. I ordered the combo of three tacos with carnita , beef, an chicken. They were delicious. Actually, even the rice and beans were tasty and I was compelled to eat them. I never usually eat the rice and beans since I most places they are either bland or too salty. Here it was perfect. No go easy on the hot sauce. It's the real deal. Onto the tacos. These are some hearty tacos with two soft corn shells per each taco . Walk in the back and you'll probably see a bowl of Masa waiting to be made into tortillas. They really make these fresh. I waited about ten minutes for my three tacos to be made. The service is also excellent . No one is bothering you while you eat but if you need something ask and they'll immediately take care of you. read more

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Everything on their menu is so freaking good! Highly recommend!! The taco comb is amazing as well as their steak! read more

Don Julio Restaurant - Birria taco combo (beef) - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The restaurant does not accommodate your request for extra beans and no dairy products. The countless amount of times I've ordered the same thing and they've failed to make the order to my needs. As a vegan with a dairy food allergy I want to be able to enjoy a meal and get the proper nutrition intake that my body requires. read more

Great food,great service.....this restaurant gives you a down home feel. I will be back. read more

The tacos here are amazing and really well priced ($2.50 - $3) Had the shrimp and fish tacos, and then ordered another 2 shrimp tacos. If you can't guess, I thought the shrimp was much better :). Very authentic and custom cooked to order. The fact that they grill the shrimp is awesome! Ps: before you dump the whole sauce on top of the tacos (which I almost did), try it. It's quite spicy if you are not a fan of heat :) Update: came back - ordered 5 tacos (4 shrimp, 1 fish). Got a side of sour cream and guacamole! Just fantastic taste. Everything tastes so fresh. The people seem incredibly nice too! read more

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There are two kinds of Mexican restaurants. In the first, your empanada tastes like cheese-stuffed cardboard. Your sad excuse for "fajitas" will be dry and tasteless. Your waiter is a young marijuana-addicted hippy who can't tell the difference between an avocado and an adolescent beet. Then there are places like Don Julio. Your empanadas are gooey, yet crunchy, but somehow not oily. Your fajitas are crispy and peppery on the outside, and still juicy on the inside. And your servers are the owners - Julio and Rosanna run this place smoother than a baby goat's bottom. Everything here is simple, yet life-altering. And after dining at Don Julio...consider mine altered. read more

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Don Julio prepared the food for my wedding, and I plan on using them again for future events and simply to dine. I'll certainly be recommending them to all my friends and family. The chicken was incredibly tender, moist, and full of grilled flavor! The beef was also super tasty, tender, though just a tad salty for my taste. All my guests said the salmon was great, and let me tell you something about the sweet plantains.... Half the crowd had very little experience with sweet plantains, but these were so amazing, even though we doubled our order this was the first thing to go! The atmosphere inside the restaurant is very laid back, but it fits the prices. What doesn't fit is how good the food is for the money. Best value for Latino food I know of. read more

Have been many times + have not had a single bad experience. I'm amazed that they can consistently provide great food, great service, and with a really pleasant attitude, even when the phone is ringing off the hook and the to-go / delivery items are queued up in the front of the place ... that must take a lot of practice to become so adept at so much manic activity and never lose your patience !! At least I've never seen it happen while I've been there ..... Did I mention the food ? The food is really, really good... everyone who's been here knows that + it seems they get a lot of repeat customers from the area. read more