Really solid eatery with a ton of choices featuring lunch and daily specials.
Came in during the weekend with a party of four and sat immediately. Waitress gave my party an option of a table or booth without prompting.
Beverage options include full bar service with specialty cocktails, Coke products, and even some delicious Maine Root Rootbeer.
We started of with some guac and chips even getting to choose how many avocados used (for portion size).
I tried the chimichanga blanco special that was featured and was very delicious. Not a heavy fried feel to it with layers of spice and textures in every bite. The blanco cheese wasn't just your run-of-the-mill canned/jarred cheese sauce you'd pick up from the store. It was obviously handcrafted and seasoned and really sent the whole dish to the next level.
One of the party members ordered the shrimp street tacos (3) and they said it's practically what they always order because it's soooo good.
Another party members ordered the fajitas and while you expect the traditional fare on a heated skillet, but the kitchen didn't take that as a challenge and super heat the cast iron skillet hotter than the sun. So the accompanying veggies weren't burnt and cinders still retaining a nice snap and crunch without diminishing the intended flavors.
The last party members really struggled to choose after seeing so many tempting dishes on the menu and went for the Julio's Special. Featuring a bean burrito, cheese enchilada,enchiladas, ground beef crunchy corn taco, with a choice of beans. It did not disappoint and really a great offering giving you a taste of the varied offerings here at Julio's.
The service was wonderful and really some of the best cantina/Americanized Mexican food that I've had the pleasure to enjoy. I can't wait to make my way back time and time again to try everything Julio's had to offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C B
Been a few years since I tried Julio's. It used to have pretty bad food. Got the taco lunch special today. Not much has changed...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jim Thompson
We enjoy eating there often.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tammie Stammers
A trip to Montpelier gave us a chance to stop into Julio's for lunch where we had the most amazing quesadillas & the absolutely most freshest salsa I've ever had in my life! Our waitress was super friendly, and helped make our visit wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Samson
I'm from Southern California where Mexican food is practically a way of life: The food here at Julio's was very good. I wouldn't recommend the margaritas though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lynn Aycock
Had a fabulous dinner at Julio's tonight! Great atmosphere and wonderful food. Leslie was our server and she was outstanding! She knew the menu and made great suggestions! Thank you Leslie for a wonderful evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J H
Terrible slow service not busy at all rice was cold sent back to reheat still cold and huge clumps together waitress never really paid any attention asked for the baretto wet came dry.again I could pick it up with my hand not hot there were 4 of us we did come there often the last time same way so I guess that we are done. Bummer Sunday night October 5th
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Caroline Bruzelius
I’m sorry to say this, but quite possibly the very worst Mexican food we’ve ever had- we ordered the lunch special- 3 tacos- and each tasted like cardboard. No flavor. And it took about 50 minutes to get them.☹️
Bill “Charlie” Keouh
Awesome and authentic Mexican inspired food! Come down to Julios and enjoy the great staff, kitchen, and bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Retired “Foodie” Lady
We enjoyed our delicious lunch at Julio’s Cantina! We started with chips and salsa. I do wish the chips would have been served warm because that just enhances the flavor! We ordered the chicken fajitas and the shrimp fajitas, both of which were excellent! We also ordered the mango margarita and the jalapeño margarita, which were very good!
Nice staff and good service. Tacos were okay, but lacked a little taste..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Samantha Unicorn
My husband and I ate here 21 years ago going through Montpelier and loved it. We happened to be going through the Vermont capital again and wondered if it was still as good.
It turned out that it was as good as our memories. Staff were pleasant, service was timely, and the meal was delicious. Hope it isn't another 21 years until we get back here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Spooner
Can't stand a place that judges people. It's like being convicted all over again. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, with fears that they may end up judging you while you're eating. There's alot better places to eat than there, trust me.
Really solid eatery with a ton of choices featuring lunch and daily specials.
Came in during the weekend with a party of four and sat immediately. Waitress gave my party an option of a table or booth without prompting.
Beverage options include full bar service with specialty cocktails, Coke products, and even some delicious Maine Root Rootbeer.
We started of with some guac and chips even getting to choose how many avocados used (for portion size).
I tried the chimichanga blanco special that was featured and was very delicious. Not a heavy fried feel to it with layers of spice and textures in every bite. The blanco cheese wasn't just your run-of-the-mill canned/jarred cheese sauce you'd pick up from the store. It was obviously handcrafted and seasoned and really sent the whole dish to the next level.
One of the party members ordered the shrimp street tacos (3) and they said it's practically what they always order because it's soooo good.
Another party members ordered the fajitas and while you expect the traditional fare on a heated skillet, but the kitchen didn't take that as a challenge and super heat the cast iron skillet hotter than the sun. So the accompanying veggies weren't burnt and cinders still retaining a nice snap and crunch without diminishing the intended flavors.
The last party members really struggled to choose after seeing so many tempting dishes on the menu and went for the Julio's Special. Featuring a bean burrito, cheese enchilada,enchiladas, ground beef crunchy corn taco, with a choice of beans. It did not disappoint and really a great offering giving you a taste of the varied offerings here at Julio's.
The service was wonderful and really some of the best cantina/Americanized Mexican food that I've had the pleasure to enjoy. I can't wait to make my way back time and time again to try everything Julio's had to offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been a few years since I tried Julio's. It used to have pretty bad food. Got the taco lunch special today. Not much has changed...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
We enjoy eating there often.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
A trip to Montpelier gave us a chance to stop into Julio's for lunch where we had the most amazing quesadillas & the absolutely most freshest salsa I've ever had in my life! Our waitress was super friendly, and helped make our visit wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm from Southern California where Mexican food is practically a way of life: The food here at Julio's was very good. I wouldn't recommend the margaritas though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had a fabulous dinner at Julio's tonight! Great atmosphere and wonderful food. Leslie was our server and she was outstanding! She knew the menu and made great suggestions! Thank you Leslie for a wonderful evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terrible slow service not busy at all rice was cold sent back to reheat still cold and huge clumps together waitress never really paid any attention asked for the baretto wet came dry.again I could pick it up with my hand not hot there were 4 of us we did come there often the last time same way so I guess that we are done. Bummer Sunday night October 5th
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
I’m sorry to say this, but quite possibly the very worst Mexican food we’ve ever had- we ordered the lunch special- 3 tacos- and each tasted like cardboard. No flavor. And it took about 50 minutes to get them.☹️
Awesome and authentic Mexican inspired food! Come down to Julios and enjoy the great staff, kitchen, and bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We enjoyed our delicious lunch at Julio’s Cantina! We started with chips and salsa. I do wish the chips would have been served warm because that just enhances the flavor! We ordered the chicken fajitas and the shrimp fajitas, both of which were excellent! We also ordered the mango margarita and the jalapeño margarita, which were very good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Tasty food, nice staff
Nice staff and good service. Tacos were okay, but lacked a little taste..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
My husband and I ate here 21 years ago going through Montpelier and loved it. We happened to be going through the Vermont capital again and wondered if it was still as good.
It turned out that it was as good as our memories. Staff were pleasant, service was timely, and the meal was delicious. Hope it isn't another 21 years until we get back here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can't stand a place that judges people. It's like being convicted all over again. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, with fears that they may end up judging you while you're eating. There's alot better places to eat than there, trust me.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food here was fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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