I was genuinely surprised by how highly rated this place is because, unfortunately, it was one of the worst Mexican meals I've had. The first disappointment was the lack of customization. You can only choose between shredded chicken or shredded beef, with no other meat options. Based on the server's recommendation, I ordered their best selling green enchiladas. I was expecting a traditional green chile (verde) sauce with a bit of spice, but instead it was loaded with cream, which completely overpowered the flavor. The shredded meat was also very dry and lacked seasoning, making the dish even more disappointing. To make matters worse, the service was quite slow, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. Overall, this was the most disappointing Mexican food I've had in the area. read more

Julio's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

The very best carnitas we have found north of Seattle, and we've tried a bunch! Carmen is always friendly, happy and helpful. Speedy too! I'm frequently surprised that people pass this place by on their way to The Cottage down the street when they would probably have a better meal at Julio's. read more

I order takeout from Julio's first time. I decided to try their super taco salad. I selected shredded chicken as my meat hoping that it wouldn't be too dry.. I'm happy to say the shredded chicken was juicy and had a great flavor. It was a nice size with a generous portion of chicken, guacamole, and sour cream along with the other items. I'll be ordering from them again. The staff was very friendly as well. read more

Julio's Restaurant - Super taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

The restaurant has a lot of seating and is in bothell downtown so there is plenty of parking. The service was okay and the food was not that good. I ordered the fajitas and it was not good and dry as well. The salsa did not make it taste better. Probably would not recommend the place. We also tried the enchiladas which was no better. The chips and salsa in the beginning were good and helped us get through the meal read more

Julio's Restaurant - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Chips and salsa arrived at the table with water soon after we sat at the outside covered dining area! Food was really delicious: simple yet so good. Had Tacos pescado: grilled mahi tacos with refried beans and white rice, no cheese! Husband had Plato Tequila: carne asada and chile relleno: thin egg around a chili with a little cheese - visually appealing as well as tasty! He finished his dinner happily with his non-alcoholic Corona! I took leftovers home. Service was friendly, consistent, comfortable. People were coming and going for take-out, others coming to eat inside or outside. Definitely recommend! read more

Food was DELICIOUS! I got the chicken enchiladas with spicy chipotle sauce! Highly recommend. Great service, friendly staff, and great environment with parking! read more

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Food was excellent, we had the quesadillas and the cheese caso service was prompt and friendly. Outside seating was nice.

I don't typically take a lunch break while working out in the field but I am so glad that I did! There are some cute restaurants in this alleyway but Julio's stood out to me. It looked spacious and inviting. I was greeted pretty quickly and was served chips and salsa. I liked how thick their chips are and the salsa was fresh and tasty. I wanted something different from what I typically see at other Mexican restaurants so I chose the Puerco en Salsa Verde. It was served with a side of rice, refried beans and choice of flour or corn tortillas. I opted for flour. The rice was dry but that is the only not-so-positive comment I have. I'm a fan of salsa verde and this dish did not disappoint! Tender pork swimming in a bright pool of green goodness hit the spot. The portion is pretty big for a lunch which provided me enough leftover for dinner. Just as I was leaving, a large group sat in their outdoor seating area. Next time I visit, I plan to do that. read more

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I read all of the other reviews before choosing to stop in the Julio's for lunch. Really, the worst thing I could really see was that the interior might be a little outdated and that the staff was a bit curt. It was a beautiful day and we were offered the option of indoor or outdoor seating. We chose a booth and the hostess, who was very sweet, seated us immediately. Chips were also brought very quickly. Our waitress was a bit "brisk" but not without a smile. She was just busy and not wasting time. I ordered the avocado burrito with fajita veggies instead of meat, and it was really good! My only "complaint" might be that the pico de gallo was on the spicy side... but, seriously, most people like their Mexican food spicy, and I'm a wimp! Service was good (quick and kind), restaurant was-- admittedly-- a bit outdated, but food was really tasty! Who cares if there's a crack in the booth seat? read more

Waitress overly flirty and making weird comments that made everyone uncomfortable. She was speaking in Spanish thinking us white folks couldn't understand her. read more

Tried this place on a lark since we needed to run an errand in Bothell. So glad we did! I'm a huge fan of camarones al mojo de ajo, so I've had it at quite a lot of establishments. I have to say that the sauce used at Julio's ranks amongst the absolute best I've ever had. At first I thought that using white rice over Spanish rice was an unusual choice, but with the sauce, it works GREAT. There's a pretty good overall selection and the service was excellent. Next time I'm there, I've got my eye on their camarones a la diabla, which I'm sure is fantastic. read more

Julio's in Bothell downtown apparently has been around for a while. It serves a good variety of Mexican dishes and alcoholic drinks. I would call it a family restaurant. It's kid friendly. The interior is a bit outdated and could use a little remodeling. Seats are ripped in places, tables feel sticky. Menus don't smell good. Aside from that, the service is lovely and attentive. Mojitos are very good! I'd come back just for the mojito haha. They serve chips and salsa, which taste freshly made. Chips are thin and crispy. Salsa has a perfect level of spice (for my Caucasian taste buds). The tacos vampiros were pretty good. 2 tortillas stuck together with cheese in the middle, I've never seen that before but I approve. The steak was cooked perfectly. Steak fajitas were good. It's a huge portion. Lots of meat with onions and peppers. The only thing that threw me off is their sour cream...it didn't taste like sour cream at all...not sure what that was. I know that's a strange thing to pick up on but im Eastern European and sour cream is a staple that I know and love. I would come back here with kids to try more dishes. It's a solid 4 star restaurant. read more

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We wanted Mexican food for dinner and decided to try Julio's. I got the Chicken Quesadilla , my husband got the Pollo Chipotle. We enjoyed both of our dinners and will be back for more. read more

Julio's Restaurant - Pollo chipottle - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Close to where I was staying overnight and high rating got me here. Warm welcome and friendly service (Alejandra) was a good sign. I wanted enchiladas but was restricted to just one sauce. So I ordered 3 "sides" so that I could get one red (beef), one green (pork), and one mole (chicken). The latter was my favorite. The only thing I didn't like was how quickly the tortillas fell apart. Guacamole was fresh and seasoned just right. Flan was creamy. Nice ambiance, plenty of seating inside and out and nice background music was pleasant. Will come back. read more

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The food and service are always amazing here! It gives the vibes of a quiet family owned restaurant and the food just tastes incredible! Their spicy margarita is one of my staples, as well as their mole enchiladas! I can't get enough! I've been here three times and it's become one of my favorites!! read more

Came here on a Sunday with a big group of friends and was able to be seated without any issues. We came shortly after the typical lunch time but it still felt a bit on the empty side. Most people did want to sit in their outdoor area since the weather was good. Parking was not hard to find. You will have better luck parking in their lot than trying to find street parking during the weekend here. Each table comes with chips and salsa. If you want refills of this, they charge. Though the chips and salsa were good, it wasn't good enough for anyone to ask for refills. If it was free I would probably give the location an extra star because otherwise their burrito I got was super dry. Rice, beans, and protein was all their burrito had. Sounds like a dollar burrito but it cost much more. The burrito came with salsa and sour cream on the side. It would have been much better if it was just inside the burrito. I would not come back here again if it was up to me to choose location. read more

The menu was really good so I picked a favorite and it was fantastic. The service was excellent and we had a fabulous time.

This is a mediocre Mexican/American restaurant. I lived in southern Arizona for 25+ years. I'm picky about my Mexican food and IMO this place is just average. read more

We stopped in for a quick marg and queso, so I can't speak to the authenticity of the food. But the margarita was very good. Spicy skinny jalapeño mezcal. Service was quick but friendly. The outdoor patio was very nice. read more

Julio's is hands-down the best Mexican food in a town, the service is always warm and welcoming as well.

Excellent enchiladas!!! Green sauce was amazing and the drinks very good too!! Staff is always attentive and made surey water was filled. I Love that!! Great little dive! Will come again. read more

Went to Julio's yesterday after visiting our son who lives in the area. We were craving Mexican food and figured we'd give this place a try cuz it had 4 stars. Food: not great not bad. Everything looked good. Presentation was simple but clean. Food had decent flavor but not strong or super flavorful. Like something was missing. Salsa was spicy and delicious. We think they make the own chips too. So that was nice. Hubby had chicken fajitas. He said they were tasty and he liked them. The chicken was done right. I had the carnitas. I would have liked it a little crispier but it was tender and moist. Though a little bland. Nothing the salsa, line, guac and salt couldn't cure. We also got 3 burritos to take home to the kids. They were thick and weighed like a brick. Kids enjoyed them. We'll give that a try next time for a meal on the run. Service: very good. Pleasant and attentive. Our server came to the table every single time w a huge smile. Where do you get that anymore. Her timing was great and actually checked in regulaste to see how everything was and if we needed anything. Ambience: ok. Reminded me of some of the old school restaurants in the 80s. read more

Good service and decent food. Friday night is date night for my husband and I, and we decided to stop in at Julio's for this particular Friday night. I got a margarita which was great paired with the chips & salsa. For food, we split the Carne Asada, which was certainly big enough for us to split, but unfortunately a bit chewy and not as high-quality meat as we expected. We still ate the whole thing and enjoyed our experience, but we would get another dish if we came back! read more

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Julio opened shop back in 2010. His recreation of his mother's and grandmother's recipes from Jalisco was masterful. He spent about ten years building a loyal clientele. I was heartbroken to learn that he was selling the restaurant, but the new kitchen has stayed true to his recipes and have even made good additions. Julio's is my favorite Mexican restaurant because of its overall quality. Among the things that they do particularly well are carne asada (done medium), carnitas (flavorful and moist), chicken (moist), and shrimp. Their Mexican white rice is delicious and unique. The only dish that I consider weak is their chile relleno. read more

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Very spacious and the portions are generous. Good prices too. Definitely love the sizzling fajitas. read more

Julio's Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

Standard Mexican fare. If you like a little spice or just some flavor, you'll be disappointed. The food had the flavor of newspaper. There were six of us and we all came to the same conclusion. My wife had a margarita and she had to take it back. Apparently they used the wrong liquor. However the tortilla chips and salsa had some spiceyness to it. Go figure. read more

My daughter & I ate there 9.9.25, my treat for her birthday. I ordered the Tacos with rice & beans. Daughter ordered enchiladas with rice & beans. She ended up only eating the rice & beans, the red sauce on the enchiladas wasn't so good. We mentioned it to the server & he said he'd check with the kitchen to see why it wasn't right. Never offered to deduct anything off the bill. I've eaten there before, it was so so. Seriously doubt they'll see me again. read more

Spectacular lunch! This is a real hidden gem. I'm very picky about my Mexican food, having grown up in New Mexico. Cilantro averse people like me: the pico, Salsa Verde, and chip salsa have plenty so avoid those. I had the Flautas and my friend had pollo de crema. The Flautas were well seasoned and well cooked. The pollo was juicy and bright. The refried beans were salted just right. Service was rapid and efficient; we were in, seated, fed, and good to go in under an hour. Awesome Saturday lunch location! I'll definitely be back. read more

Great food but no atmosphere. It's ok in the summer because you can eat outside. Inside it is cold looking and feeling.

Delivery review I heard emphatic recommendations for this place as much as ten years ago, and I'm only now finally getting around to trying it. Sorry, Liz! I believed you but it just took a while. These guys are absolutely out of control with the carne/skirt steak dishes. So good. Chips and Salsa Everybody gets these, so it's no surprise that they're their #1-rated dish on delivery apps. Who doesn't love chips and salsa? There's a reason why they're the most-common complimentary snack around...even though it's usually the exact same dish at 80-90% of places. Their guac is killer, which makes these even better. Taco Salad Not bad, but I don't think I'll get it with the carnitas again. It was kinda dry. Vampiros These were fantastic. Flour tortillas can be kinda bland, but that's alright. The meat was incredible. So juicy it seemed like it must have been braised or stewed, but all the texture and flavor of a good grilling. This is the kind of meat that makes you want a big wooden platter with just meat and a fork. The toppings were fine--fresh limes, good salsa, good guac, fresh chile pepper slices. Chilaquiles The chilaquiles themselves were great, just chewy enough. Star here was the skirt steak once again. I'll definitely be back over and over. Maybe I can talk them into serving the carne like a captain's platter at a bbq place. read more

Upon entering immed see the hand sanitizer in a tequila bottle - cute. Fast friendly and professional service. My husband, who does not like Mexican food and hates avocado, liked the guacamole AND the mole - the latter was soft and sweet, not overpowering; just right. He also loved the carne asado and shrimp (la mer y la tierra) while I enjoyed being able to have a Modelo Especial, which is almost never in stores. All around great time. Also loved the location in old Bothell and the proximity to shops and coffee cafes. Would recommend. read more

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Nothing to write home about, to be honest. The service was good and it's a small place. The menu was pretty standard and a bit pricey though most things are these days. I ended up ordering the steak fajitas and they were just okay. I found them to be pretty bland. read more

Julio's Restaurant - Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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Definitivamente este lugar es excepcional , Su Comida es muy auténtica , me deleite un Carne Azada plate con Enchiladas , la carne de muy buena calidad , las enchiladas comillas del rancho , que chulada , Service al 100, observe como tienen muy buena relación con sus clientes de siempre !!! 100 % Recomendado !!!!!! Desde San Diego Ca Juan S Salgado Busines Trip !!!! read more

Food is really good I got the Luis burrito and it was different and very good and tasteful! Pretty busy and full good experience overall!

I've gotten take out twice from Julio's (never eaten in store) 1st time: pork fajitas (amazing, so tender and great flavor), enchiladas, chips and salsa (for $1.99 you get a lot of chips but the salsa container is small - but the salsa is pretty spicy ), and extra guac (which at $3.99 for that small container is robbery IMO). Total from DoorDash without tip $42.31 2nd time: ordered 5 pork tacos and 5 chicken tacos off the lunch menu ($1.99 each) with a side of chips and salsa ($1.99) and two Mexican cokes ($2.99 each) Total from phone ordering without tip: $30.66 I loved the lunch time tacos, and at $1.99 each, it's a good deal! I think the chicken tacos were slightly juicier and more flavorful than the pork, which is interesting because the pork in the fajitas was out of this world (I'm guessing the tacos tasted more plain due to less ingredients to add flavor though). The tacos had lids of cilantro taste, so make sure to ask without that if you don't like the greens! read more

Julio's Restaurant - Lunch menu tacos in pork and chicken - Mexican Near Me - Bothell, Washington

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I really wanted to give this family style mexican place 4 star but will stick to 3 because of my enchilada. We got started with great looking chips and salsa... both of this were great but salsa was bit too citrusy...probably just added more lime there. We got don luis tacquitos...these were just great. Perfectly crispy. Great combination. Star of the day probably I ordered their chipotle enchilada and camarones a la diabla The shrimp were cooked well but fekt like they were steamed separately and then added to sauce. So i did cut few points for that. Chipotle enchilada was the leaat favorite. There was wayyy to much heavy cream in the sauce. It just masked all the smoky spiciness from chipotle and the most shocking thing for me was the enchilada had noooo cheese inside...just shredded chicken. I did mention it to my server who politely told me that is how it is... but later was corrected by manager to say it must have cheese and got me a single enchilada with cheese...but when she got the replacement enchilada the chef mentioned it should not have cheese. So i am confused but yes i was expecting cheese in it as per description. Overall I may try again but for family style mexican restaurants i do prefer few other places a bit more than this. read more

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IMHO the best Mexican food in a town full of great Mexican food options. The service has always been great. The atmosphere inside is a little boring, so we sit in their outside area when the temperature allows it. Even if you have to sit inside, the food is worth it! read more

My daughter along with my bff and her 4 daughters stopped her for dinner tonight. We called ahead to make sure they had room for a party our size and they did. We got there and were greeted and sat right away. The host was super friendly. Our server greeted us right away and took our drink order. We asked if we could have a little taste of 2 different wines before we picked which one to buy a glass of. She was very willing and helpful in doing that. We ordered enchiladas, the fish tacos, carne asada, and a couple other dishes. Everything came out hot. The ingredients were all fresh and their guacamole is delicious! The food was very flavorful. This place is a smaller family run place that is very kid friendly and has delicious food. I love supporting local businesses. We will definitely be back here!! Thank you for a fun evening and great food!!! read more

Authentic Mexican restaurant. Highly recommended and delicious foods. Chips and salsa are fire. I got the shrimp and mushroom diablo and it was pretty good. Rice and beans and tortillas came in handy as well. I couldn't resist some flan - it was delish as well. Food 4.5/5 Service 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 read more

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Just an okay Mexican American restaurant. The beef tasted old on the tacos and the camarones a la diabla wasn't spicy at all. The service was nice and the complimentary chips and salsa were okay. read more

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