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    Don Julios

    3.2 (116 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mojito
    Claire R.

    My favorite Mexican restaurant in White Bear Lake! The nachos were some of the best that I've had in a while. I ordered a Mojito and Quesadilla Ranchera.

    Michelada - shrimp and cucumbers with hot sauce and tajin on the rim
    Melissa M.

    Love this spot for my Mexican food fix. Tons of seating ranging from booths to tables, and they have large corner booths for bigger parties. Great music (that isn't too loud to talk over), large menu with tons of combos and entrees to choose from, and a cozy atmosphere! I always get the michelada. It's $10 for a drink the size of my head. It comes with 3-4 shrimp and some fresh cucumbers and limes, and hot sauce and tajin on the rim. It's the closest michi I've had to the ones I loved in Arizona. The warm chips and chunky salsa are always fantastic, and the cheese dip is a great addition to the meal (the small was plenty for 2 people). For entrees, my boyfriend had the beef nachos and two soft shell tacos. It comes with chips, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and cheese sauce (He's a picky eater so the beef nachos were perfect). He also said the soft tacos were really tasty and fresh. I had the Burrito Verde which was absolutely massive. Two people could easily share this burrito. It had large chunks of meat, rice and beans wrapped inside a pillowy soft tortilla and smothered in verde sauce. The guac salad and pico added some freshness to the dish. The only thing I'd add to it is some hot sauce/hot salsa but it was still tasty without it. By the end of our meal we were absolutely stuffed and had more than enough food left over for lunch the next day. And the best part is... everything cost us less than $50! Delicious food, great prices, fantastic service. Highly recommend!

    Free chips and salsa
    Alysha W.

    We hadn't eaten here since it very first opened so we decided to try it again after many many years. We went more for their patio than anything which was lovely and pretty large. This isn't the best Mexican place but everything was good and the prices were decent for the amount you got. We got the complimentary chips and salsa and a large queso to start. The queso was good and a ton of queso which I love. I bring some home and make potato enchiladas out of queso from places. The salsa is fine but not great and the chips are chips. My mom got a small frozen margarita which is 16 oz and $6.50. She said it was good but not super strong so she wish she got the medium which is 22oz For my entree I ordered the vegetarian combo five which is supposed to come with a chili relleno and a cheese enchilada and some rice. There was a mix up and I ended up with the vegetarian combo number 6 which had a cheese enchilada, bean burrito and cheese quesadilla. The bean burrito was very good and I also very much enjoyed the quesadilla. The cheese enchilada would have been fine but it wasn't super melted or hot. They ended up bringing me a chili relleno since that's why I was ordering the number 5, it was good and spicy. Again not the best Mexican food ever but it was all good and I love when places have vegetarian dishes marked so I don't have to ask a million questions. My mom got the number 3 normal combo which came with an enchilada, taco and chili relleno. She asked for a chicken enchilada with green sauce instead of a beef one with red sauce. She said the taco was good (it was ground beef) the enchilada was good but she wouldn't want more than one and the green sauce was more tangy than spicy. She said the chili relleno was good and she would get it again but it wasn't the best she's had, I agree. Overall, we were happy and would come back again.

    Chips and Salsa
    Luke G.

    If you're looking for generic "authentic" Mexican, this is your spot. The prices are VERY reasonable. It's slightly more expensive than fast food/fast casual... which I think is a fair deal. The food is nothing special: Soupy beans, store bought salsa, guacamole from a tub, rice bland. However, they still offer a diverse menu of offerings! The best part: free chips and salsa... and they'll keep them coming if you finish it off! Also a huge bummer, the charge 4% if you don't pay with cash:(

    Xia Y.

    Food was good, but nothing phenomenal. Service was long but I guess the portion makes up for it.

    Dung Julio Gas
    Olaf K.

    Poooooit. This place is always disgustingly dirty and has shitty food. "Armpit food" as my mom used to say. We decided to give it one last try for a drink at the bar as we were doing laundry next door... the waitress was celebrating some sizzling fajitas with a large booth and swung by the bar to where we were waiting and seated to tell us they were closing...she then promptly vanished into a cloud of fart gas in the kitchen... Never again Dung Julio!

    Chile Relleno
    Shane N.

    We came in to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. There was a long wait, duh. They did a great job getting us seated and taking our orders in a relatively short time. It was so busy that we were forgiving of them getting our margaritas wrong. They were still tasty. The Chile Relleno was a bit soggy, but still flavorful. The queso dip tasted burnt. The Carne Asada tacos were delicious. I would recommend they double up on the corn tortillas, as mine was just one layer, and very rippy. I enjoyed the food more than other Mexican restaurants in this area, and will definitely be back to try them again. My feedback is really for the owners about food quality, so they can see how things are being received. Again, it was a madhouse in there.

    Erin V.

    I've been here a couple of times with work friends and it's got some of the best Queso ever! From Fajitas to Pollo a la Parrilla to the taquitos...all bomb!!! We had a good size group in today and they handled our group awesome! All the food came out at the same time and it was hot! Staff was friendly and played around with some of the guys at the table which made it even better! I take majority of my business lunches here when they come to visit me at my office...it's just a really good food and really good service!

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    Always have had good service and food, also delivery food has been good. One of our favorite restaurants to go for dinner.

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    5 years ago

    Amazing food and margaritas. The service was exceptional. New favorite Mexican restaurant!!

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    Great mex! I have no idea where any negative reviews came from. Cheese sauce is awesome!

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    Porterhouse Steaks & Seafood

    4.1(250 reviews)
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    The petite filet and lobster tail. Ordered medium done perfectly, lobster was so good. My fiancé…read moreordered the 9 oz filet, perfectly done. We had the spinach salad, so good and fresh green beans. The bread was good a little tough on the outside but inside was soft and warm. Our server was prompt and efficient. At the end of our meal I asked her if they did anything...yes she brought him a nice size piece of vanilla cake with buttercream frosting and whip cream with raspberry, it was so good, he loved it. He did not notice when I had asked her about deserts. How did she know my birthday. Lol Ambiance was good, a little dark for my eyes to read the menu. But that's just my old eyes. Will eat here again. You generally need a reservation, because they seem to be busy all the time they are open.

    I wanted to take my wife out for a date night, and we decided to finally try Porterhouse. We…read moremanaged to grab an early reservation at the time we wanted, but when we arrived, the staff couldn't find our names in the system. That's when we realized we had accidentally booked at their Lakeville location. Thankfully, they were still able to seat us, which we really appreciated. Our server, Asia, was fantastic, very attentive and always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. The menu is definitely focused on steak and seafood, so if that's not your thing the options are limited, but that was fine with us. The decor stood out to me, especially the old-style photos of cattle on hooks, which gave the place a unique touch since it's a steakhouse. For appetizers, we ordered the Cajun walleye strips, which were fresh and full of flavor. My wife went with the petite filet mignon, while I tried the crab-stuffed Atlantic salmon. Both dishes were excellent, and everything came out hot and well prepared. The booths were comfortable, the vibe was relaxed but upscale, and the overall atmosphere made it feel perfect for a date night. As for dress, I saw a mix of casual and business casual outfits from other guests. Since it's more of a fine dining spot, we were both dress casual, we normally do business to dress casual when we choose fine dining. The restaurant is easy to get to, right off 35E and Little Canada Road, just minutes from Hwy 36 and 694. Parking is a little tight, so I'd recommend arriving early to grab a spot. Overall, between the service, food, and atmosphere, we had a wonderful evening here and will definitely be back.

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    Brickhouse has become one of my favorite spots. I've been there many times and have never once been…read moredisappointed by either the food or the service. Their menu is phenomenal: hearty, homestyle meals with a creative twist, and portions that always leave you satisfied. I've tried several dishes over the years, and I'm consistently impressed by the care, quality, and integrity they put into their food. The dishes feel unique and thoughtfully crafted, with flavors that are both comforting and complex. Most recently, I had the pineapple curry, and it completely blew me away. It was plated beautifully and tasted even better than it looked. One thing you absolutely shouldn't skip is the daily specials, they're usually some of the most creative and delicious items on the menu. Their menu is also well labeled for gluten free. Brunch or dinner, Brickhouse is absolutely worth the visit (+ there is outdoor rooftop seating!!). I highly recommend!

    A nice restaurant in downtown White Bear Lake! I celebrated my birthday here and was happy as…read morealways with the food. Everything was tasty - I really enjoyed the butternut squash carbonara - I normally don't order meatless pasta dishes but this was calling me. I thought about the ribeye but wasn't feeling g the $80 price tag on that. Wide range in prices - some stuff seemed overpriced but others right in range! The creme brûlée was great - the cheesecake wasn't for me but the others liked it! Service was fine - only thing pulling it down a star. I didn't really feel particularly welcomed. It was busy and my wife never got a refill on her soda... but mom did. Wouldn't steer me away but wouldn't bring me back. The decor feels fancy but It's somewhat casual the servers just in tshirts and shorts which is fine - I'm here for the food anyway!

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