Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Tampa Palms

Don Julio's Authentic Mexican Cuisine - Tampa Palms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Don Julio’s has a great staff and great food, the flavors are on point and authentic, los sabores son increíbles. One of my favorites.
   

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   Joanne VIP

   New York City9 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The waitress was terrible. She never came back to see if she forgot something or if we needed something. She did forget my cilantro I had asked for My food got cold waiting for her I got up and asked another waitress if they could get her but they didn’t they my husband got up looking for her. And asked for help she didn’t come back until my food was cold We so t be going there again.
   

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   nycqueentravel

   Philadelphia17 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on September 14, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   So this was our first time here. Food was authentic. However, it was the little things. We asked for a small guac which for 7 dollars was tiny but we went with it. Fajitas did not come with guac. Fajita steak was done well and i was not asked how i wanted it and it was not sizzling which led me to believe it was already made. We asked what type of tequila as we like to taste and were told "all of them". Maybe create a tequila flight on menu or list your tequilas somewhere. I don't remember the name of all tequilas but a list with pricing could help sell more. Especially when the server couldn't name one. They should offer to make a meal out of some of their "appetizer" options. My husband got the burrito but we had to pay extra for rice separate and refried beans separately. Felt a little nickel and dimed... Our server did her best, overall it was a good experience. Not sure if we would go back.
   

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   margaret VIP

   Orlando8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on August 18, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Busy for a good reason! Yum! Table service can be slow with the busy takeout needs. Drinks and food are spot on! We will return!
   

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   Alexandra

   Orlando8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on August 6, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Esperaba algo mejor me tome 1:30 minutos x llegar a ese restaurante ya que estaba en la playa de vacaciones y como tenía buena calificación decidimos ir a probar la comida pero no llenó nuestras expectativas
   

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   TimothyS VIP

   Grand Rapids46 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food and great service. Would definitely eat there again.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Orlando2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Don Julio's never disappoints. Just yesterday we (a party of 21) had a great time and enjoyed the ambiance as well as the meals. Food portions are great. Tastes great. The service is always pleasant and polite. Very attentive. One of Tampa's gems for sure.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Don Julios staff did a fabulous job with our birthday party. They had a beautiful table set up for 16. Our wait staff was excellent. She was very attentive. She also organized a sing along Happy Birthday for my dads 92nd birthday and all thexwait staff plus a guitarist serenaded him with a candle lit birthday cake. She was incredible. I highly recommend events at Don Julios. It us our favorite restaurant!
   

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   DBVB VIP

   Tampa23 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 12, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Mother's Day Dinner: prices expensive for the food quality. Carne Asada was swimming in oil. 3 taco meal just ok. Typical Mexican Rice. Beans pretty good. Food was not served Hot. Skinny Margaritas very good but small for $11.99 Party of 3. 1 beer and 3 Margaritas $146 including 22% gratuity. We will not go back for a return meal.
   

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    BenS

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First visit and we loved it. Our server, Camilla, was a sweetheart, very attentive to our needs. The food was so good, best Mexican we have had in awhile. And they make a really good margarita. We will add them to our favorites list!
    

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