Omg the food was SOOO good!! The flan especially was TO DIE FOR! if you're Hispanic and you want food that mama used to make, come here! Our server, Gerson, what awesome! So sweet and knowledgeable. He's so great! I was happy to give him a nice tip! The live music was great! The singer sang just like Marc Anthony! Will definitely be back! read more

Excelente comida, auténtico sabor mexicano y Natalia y Angie nos dieron un servicio increíble. Todo estuvo delicioso, desde los tacos hasta las margaritas. El ambiente súper agradable y limpio. Definitivamente uno de los mejores restaurantes mexicanos que he probado. ¡Volveremos pronto! read more

They had great deals for Taco Tuesday!! I have birria tacos which were good IMO (8/10), but the elote was REALLY good, i didn't get it with the spice, It had mayo and cheese and it was savory with a hint of sweetness! My bf had the tacos and he said they were OKAY (6/10). Great service, cute and quiet ambiance. read more

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Don Julio on Bearss is a lovely place to spend an afternoon. Hidden in a small mall of stores, this really nice restaurant is rarely busy. Delicious food..we tried Chicken enchiladas and Chicken soup. Chips and salsa served with lunch, we were stuffed when we left. Excellent customer service, great waitress. Well worth stopping here for a good meal. Nice modern ambiance and authentic Mexican music. read more

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I came in and waited 15 min at my table before I even got a menu. Ordered a margarita and got a glass of ice after waiting another 15 min . Ordered food when our waitress came for the drink order and it was another 20 min before we even got drinks . Another 20 after that before the food came . I had to ask 5 times for refolls before they came . Worst service I have ever had anywhere in the us I have been. But the food was good but not worth it read more

The birria tacos here are simply amazing! So flavorful, juicy, and satisfying. The service is always so nice; everyone is incredibly kind and welcoming, which just adds to the experience. Anything in this style of food is so yum to me, and Don Julio's does it right. I'll absolutely be back read more

Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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I would improve quite a bit about this restaurant. The loaded nachos weren't bad but why they cost $4 more than the Don Julio nachos makes no sense as the menu shows the two as almost identical. Beware that chips are included but basic, completely flavorless salsa is limited. I guess people are guzzling salsa so this restaurant decided to nix the salt (must be too expensive) and for our party of 5 they gave us one small 2-3oz jalapeño shaped vessel of salsa and when we asked for two extra, since there were 5 of us, they charged us $2/salsa. Maybe that's a new trend at Mexican restaurants that I'm not aware of. The food was blah. We ordered burritos with many of them being without meat, so $12 for a flour tortilla filled with over cooked rice, a paucity of beans and cheese, and an extra $2 for cheese on top. No lettuce, tomatoes, or anything that could be considered fresh. Most places charge extra based on the protein with plain beans being the base option, but this place seems to want to take advantage of individual choosing not to eat meat. I'm not even sure why people come to this place other than the outdoor seating which was suboptimal and our table was as unsteady as a belligerently drunk idiot on the road. Oh, I almost forgot, we ordered cheese dip when we came and of course, we never got it. People were also smoking outside which is wonderful when you have small kids. Thanks for the second hand smoke! read more

I love the cheese sauce! The Margaritas are so good! You have to try it! Best place for Mexican food

Nice atmosphere and clean. Gerson was our awesome server. The food was exceptional and generous servings! We will definitely return!

terrible service and the food is not authentic also didn't get half my order had to ask again

Gerson was our server and he was very attentive and kind. the food was great as always!! We will definitely be a repeat customer.

Gerson was great! The food was good and everything was clean and music was nice we would love to come back. The food came out really fast too we were very happy. Thank you Don Julio. read more

The food was really good and fresh. Gerson was always smiling and was a very refreshing person to talk to.

Great food and great service! Very nice ambiance! Gerson was an excellent server! It was a little too pricey. read more

Loved my lunch here! I had the birria tacos and equites which were both nice and satiating. Also their guacamole is super yummy and fresh. Thank you to our waiter gerson! read more

Good service and nice customer service and makes the food fast and funny staff. The atmosphere is always lively, with laughter echoing through the dining area. Patrons often find themselves returning not just for the delicious meals, but also for the warm interactions. Each visit feels like catching up with old friends, making it a favorite spot in the community. It's a place where great food and great company come together, ensuring a memorable experience every time. read more

Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

We aren't from the area and met my sister and her boyfriend for a meal. None of us knew where to go so we picked this one randomly. I thought it was good. Out wait staff was excellent. I got the burria tacos and loved them. Such good flavor and I enjoy a good coconut mojito which is hard to find in the Midwest but seems to be a staple in FL. My husband got a steak burrito and he liked it but ended up with some tummy issues. We thought the sopapillas were hilarious. Not at all what we're used to but they were good. Seating inside filled up quickly and there's a few tables outside when it's a bit warmer. read more

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Great food and service. I had the Quesabirria Tacos. (as good as I had in Cicero, IL) read more

Good food, good portions. I like the carnitas and flan. On occasion there is live music.

It's a small place. I was expecting the Don Julio the chain restaurant. Same name but different experience. One-word description would me l be "Meh". It's ok not bad not great, decent. If you not from Tampa skip Mexican for Cubano food. I had the steak fajita w corn tortilla which was good. Their guac tasted fresh and the tortillas were not stale. read more

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Great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. Their shredded chicken quesadillas are great! Service is usually pretty decent as well as long as you're sitting inside read more

My server Gerson was attentive and polite. He is a super great guy! The outdoor patio was quiet and comfortable. Our food was brought to our table in a timely manner. The food was filling and tasty, with good size portions. The cheese dip could've been better and the salsa was in a tiny container but other than that no complaints! read more

This place is cute, cozy, and really clean. The service was really good, and the staff are really friendly. The food is good and fresh. I would really recommend this place if you like fresh authentic Mexican food. read more

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The service was terrible! Server didn't speak English, obviously no experience serving. Didn't offer any refills, didn't offer any dessert, was so incredibly out of touch. The frozen margarita was not frozen and the drink tasted salty. On a redo of the drink it was the same. I question the cleanliness of the machine? The taco salad was dry and was not layered with ingredients as typical which without a dressing made it worse. The queso dip was as thin as milk. Other items, tacos, burrito were eatable. We won't be back. The ambiance is enjoyable and could be a fun place read more

Really enjoyed the food, reasonably priced but super slow service even though only 3 tables were taken. Had to go inside to ask for a few things. Best salsa I've had in Tampa! Sangria pitcher was $30, they didnt have any brunch specials since they were out of eggs on a Sunday morning. Michelada geta a 10/10. Will order to-go from here often! read more

Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Brunch-Michelada Sangria Pitcher - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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THIS, thus is the BEST mexican meal I have ever had! The server, WOW!!!! Was she the the BEST!!!!!! Very attentive!! The food was extremely fantastic!!!!!! The atmosphere was on point. Will be coming back!! read more

Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - 3 beef enchiladas with refried beans and rice. - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

The food and service were great! Not very close to my home, but I will make an effort to go back. read more

Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Birria Consome - 4 oz Elote, street corn - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

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This might be the worst "Mexican restaurant" I've ever been to. The food was bland, dry, and tasted like it came straight out of a microwave. My tacos fell apart before I even took a bite, the rice was hard as rocks, and the beans had zero flavor -- not even salt could save them. The service was just as bad. Our server acted like we were bothering them every time we asked for something -- even basic stuff like napkins or salsa. Drinks took forever, and when the food finally came out, it was cold. And the prices? Outrageous. I paid nearly $20 for two sad tacos and a spoonful of rice. You'd think for that price they'd at least serve food that was fresh and edible. Honestly, Taco Bell tastes like fine dining compared to this place. Save your money and go literally anywhere else if you want real Mexican food. read more

INSANE! This is not to be confused with the chain "Don Julio's" - but this homemade, cozy little place feels so authentic, cozy but also bumright w 18 ft ceilings. The BIRRIA TACOS are incredible, the guacamole is so good and I also got a cucumber margarita which was perfect. We were traveling and I was hoping for something worth it, this place is IT! read more

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I read about this place somewhere, I can't remember if it was here on Yelp or somewhere else, but this kind of missed the market for me. I appreciate the small business aspect, so I still encourage everyone to go try it because my slice of pie might be different than yours (Example: I do not care for anything other than apple pie or pumpkin pie). The queso appetizer was just okay, nothing really special and it clumped up very quickly. The birria tacos were okay as well, not the best I've had. The corn elote was just 1 for that price, and again - not the best I've had. Friendly service & able to sit outside is a win! read more

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Amazing service from Gerson! The birria pizza is so good and I loved the horchata. If you are looking for good Mexican food this is the spot for you! read more

Food was great and came out really fast. Gerson was really good and provided excellent service!!

Jerson is a phenomenal server! he is super attentive and kind. the food was excellent and came out almost immediately and the ambiance we is very vibey and almost has a homey feel to it. read more

Food was so so so so good, service was great Gerson was so nice!! Thank youuuuuuuuuuu.

We ordered the taco salad, rice, and chimichangas through Uber Eats. Delivery went smoothly. No missing items. Everything was absolutely delicious! Best Mexican food I've had in a really long time...best I've had since moving to Tampa, for sure! read more

Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Lutz, Florida

The food and drinks here are always amazing. The servers are always attentive. A great place to come catch up with friends!

Great service and food! Our server Gerson was very friendly and attentive, and everything was delicious.

Always amazing service and food. I take my family here every time they come in. The atmosphere is alway festive and friendly. They always have a deal on drinks and food depending on the day you come! read more

Gerson was so warm and welcoming! He was so attentive and sweet! We loved the food and amazing service!

The food was nice with a reasonable price and serving size. The building itself looked nice with a brick interior and a tall roof. The service was good.thank you read more