the food is awesome. if you come on Thursday when they are having music the service is awful. I had to go inside to ask for drinks,chips and sausa. Then had to go in and ask for my bill. Nover could get my waiter to come back to table. Now the good.The owner comped the meal and that was the saving grace. They need more outside wait staff during special events. read more

Good food. Good tequila menu. Recommend Pollochorizo. I got to keep writing to post and I am not much for words read more

Poor service. Approached management to try to let them know and they just said to not come back.

The Tamarind Paloma was the bomb!!! So delicious. The fajitas were delicious, shared it with my son, and we loved the bean dip that comes complimentary with the chips. I recommend this place read more

I went to Papa Julio's in Seneca and tried the margarita flight. Each flavor was balanced and refreshing. The space is cool, which stands out in a town with not many options. It had a lively energy and is perfect if you want good drinks and a spot that can bring some fun when the night kicks in. read more

Papa Julio’s - Margaritas - Bars Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Foods pretty good, most dishes are a little spicy but still good. Staff is very friendly and the service is fast. Me and my girlfriend at there in September and the atmosphere was cool, the outdoor seating are is best especially if the resistance good. Lots of adult beverage choices too... read more

Papa Julio’s - Bars Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Food was phenomenal! Service was good - two of our 4 orders came incorrectly. Ambiance was what made this place - not what you think of when you think Mexican restaurant. A super fun vibe change for a small lake town. Try it out! read more

Fast and friendly service margaritas on special, all day, every day! And, they're delicious. Large and pitchers available. Medium pictured, here, with a floater!Food is delicious and authentic. Good chips and salsa, always free! Casual and laid back atmosphere. Lots of big screens for sports read more

Papa Julio’s - Bars Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Very cool place with a unique vibe. The food and service were terrific and the prices were very family friendly. The Margaritas were served with expertise and the food was out quickly! read more

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EXCELLENT find, On a cold winter Monday night Located in downtown Seneca. A young family took an old building and did a great job renovating it. The service was extremely friendly and just the right amount. We shared steak fajita for two. Not only was it cooked perfectly it was almost more than we could eat. The margarita was delicious. Papi Julio's 100% health score.....well done. If you had had below a 95, I probably would not have stopped in. ‍ read more

Wonderful festive unexpected atmosphere in this cute little downtown strip!! Oh I'm so happy I came around the corner and didn't go to the other place! The flavored margaritas don't have sweet and sour mix! They're perfect, light and not too sweet! Food is lovely.. what fun! read more

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Amazing food and service. Just moved to Seneca and enjoying great Mexico food offered here.

This place was a hit during our visit to South Carolina! Great ambiance and great food. read more

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Great food, great service, cool vibe. We very much enjoyed this local joint. Highly recommend. Mango margarita was strong! read more

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The service is just horrible here. They just can't manage weekday summer evening traffic. The food is average but their free chips are usually just broken pieces and their salsa isn't anything special. There are so many other Mexican restaurants around Seneca, we'll never go back here. read more

Imagine a huge menu and really good food and drinks! Not just a Mexican food restaurant! Wonderful fish and good shrimp tacos too! In the center of downtown Seneca! Live music some nights too! Open late too! read more

One of many Mexican restaurants in town but this one has the best ambiance. The food was very good, great drinks.... But.... You have to order food in stages. Our appetizers came out after our main dinners... the food was very good, but hard to eat nachos when your dinners are already there. They comped the appetizer because of it. Giving this 4 stars because the food and ambiance was good. read more

Papa Julio’s - Bars Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

This place has a wonderful atmosphere and decent food but is far from the best Mexican in the area. Around here, Mexican is everywhere and easy to find, so the competition is fierce. Still, if you looking for a cool vibe for a cocktail and a snack, this is a good spot. read more

Papa Julio’s - Bars Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Started off with a jalapeño margarita. Muy bien! Complimentary chips and salsa with bean queso dip comes right away. Papa Julio's special quesadilla is excellent. I will be back. read more

Sat night 1/18: This place is charming, food is not good however the Worst Service!! The waiter and manager were unbelievable rude. We were blown away at their rudeness. Ownership time to make changes!!! Clean up the guest experience !!! read more

Food was excellent. Service and manager were awful. We come here often but not sure we will return. read more

We didn't realize this place had finally reopened, were just driving by and saw the sign and decided to give it another chance, and are glad we did! Immediately upon entrance we could tell there was improvements from the pervious management/ownership. We were greeted by a friendly host and just requested a seat at the bar. Our bartender was on the spot knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us a real menu (not like the stapled copy paper menus the establishment used before) to look at while she asked what we would like to drink. We ordered beverages and noticed the menu had oysters on the half shell on it (surprising for a Mexican restaurant) and decided to give them a try. The oysters were large, plump and fresh with a very good price point of $16.00 per dozen. I cannot think of any place in the Seneca area that has better or a better price. I would suggest spicing up the cocktail sauce though, it was basically just ketchup. Perhaps place extra horseradish on the side like many restaurants do. We ordered meals for takeout, both were fresh, decent portioned and hot. The only disappointment was mine was supposed to include cheese and there was none at all, clearly just an oversight; luckily I had Fontina cheese at home and was able to grate and use it on my meal. Other than that both were very good. Lastly the restaurant was very clean (albeit it just opened so one would expect that), everyone was friendly, they had American sports on the TVs, not movies in Spanish or soccer with Spanish speaking commentators, something most of their competitors do, and we both felt like welcome guests. If Papa Julio's maintains this level of service and professionalism, along with fixing the few minor things we had with the food, they will be a significant player in the Ram Cat Alley restaurant scene for a long time to come. read more

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Hubby enjoyed Mexican Burger with fries, but said it could use a little more Jalapeños. Wait staff is excellent! read more

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This was a very good restaurant, I loved it and think everyone she eat here if they have the chance. The only thing is that the food needs to lay of on grease. It was so good and a easy 5 stars. read more

Papa Julio’s - Choripollo - Bars Near Me - Seneca, South Carolina

Service was poor. Second time I've been here and the service was poor both times. We had to get our own silver ware. We ordered chips refill that never came. We ordered waters when we first arrived and she finally brought them after the meals were served. We ordered drinks and it took a long time. I ordered a beer and it came after the meals were served . We will not be back read more

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent ambiance and excellent value. Try it and you won't be disappointed!!

love coming to eat here however this evening my friends and I went out on a game day Saturday night. I am a local and I go on weekdays as well when it's not busy. At least 3 visits prior we've order the same monster margarita and it was always $15 ish and for some reason we were charged $30 for the same exact drink tonight. When asked about the price they said that every other time I order it before was just "a mistake" this was highly upsetting as we come here all the time and this time were intentionally getting screwed. They charged us $30 for "open liquor" on the tab but it was a margarita, our friends margarita was $17.75 but ours was "open liquor" for $30. Never got an explanation other than it was wrong every time before. 0 effort for customer service this particular night. read more

Tasty food Ordered for take out; Loved the blackberry lemonade! The service is speedy :)

Hostess asked us how many I tell him 6 & he walks away to go start cleaning when there are 3 open tables that could have seated us comfortably. Or at least tell us what you're doing. Got my order wrong twice. Said it came with a side salad & they bring me peppers & onions. I ask for ranch with my side salad & they brought me Mayo. I'm to the point I didn't even eat. I will NOT be coming here again. Service was awful, food wasn't right, very disappointing. read more

Fajitas were good! We sat outside midday and food came super fast. We did 't get to try the drinks, but it seems like they have a lot of good deals. If passing through town again would stop for some solid Mexican! read more

Food is always great. Enjoy it every time we go. Wonderful atmosphere and ambiance. Beautiful creative decor. Won't regret this visit. Service is good very attentive staff. read more

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Very cool spot! Great food, service, and ambiance! We will come here again! Definitely recommend!!

Super fun atmosphere and the bartenders are incredible. My favorite thing is the margaritas & cocktails because the food is just too salty for me. Not that it's all bad, it's just really salty lol read more

Waiter was extremely attentive - maybe a little overboard at times, refilling our drinks when we barely had a sip taken out of them. Chips and salsa were good. Queso was bland. My daughter and I ordered the Mexican tacos. I had the steak and she had the chicken. Mine were good but not something I would run to get again. The garlic crema was excellent. Her chicken tacos were very disappointing. She kept pulling huge pieces of grizzle and tendons out of her mouth. Major turn off. Black beans were well cooked and seasoned. Overall the food was ok. Restaurant is clean and decorated nicely. read more

Best Mexican I've ever had! We eat Mexican about once a week e a week but this place is worth the drive for me!

The food was amazing. The drinks were on point. I absolutely loved the environment, the vibe, the decor, and the menu! The server was very knowledgeable and attentive read more

We were only visiting the area and had to come back for dinner after stopping in for a few drinks while shopping. Great food, service and prices! You will not leave hungry and they have plenty of TVs for watching sports. read more

Papa Julio's Mexican Bar and Grill on North Townville Street in Seneca is a great spot for delicious Mexican food and drinks. I really like the relaxed and laid back atmosphere here that you can really enjoy everything. The staff here is very friendly and goes out of their way to make sure that you have a good meal. read more

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Excellent food and service was great. Would fully recommend if you are looking for authentic quality Mexican food!

let me start off by saying we called and made reservations a week in advance. then we called day of to confirm and add two people to the reservation. they had no clue what we were talking about when we brought up the reservation. then had the wrong number of ppl for the reservation. then, the chips were stale, salsa is watery and flavorless and so is the bean dip they give with it. the drinks are ok and look pretty and is prob the only think i would get again. the taco salad was ok, just average and nothing special. the steak was quite chewy in it. overall, i would not come again. it is nice that it looks modern on the inside and is a cute spot if they would improve their food. the waitress was very sweet tho! also, they had a country band BLASTING. which, i like live music but not BLASTING in my ear i was basically screaming at my friends next to me. plus, a country band at a mexican restaurant is quite strange to me but ‍ read more

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