Dona Julia's Mexican Restaurant

5375 Florida Ave S, Lakeland
(863) 648-0858

Recent Reviews

Angy Gibson

We have frequented this restaurant for at least 15 years and never had a bad experience. Love, love, love, Dona Julia'

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Doug Weiss

Food, service and atmosphere are always excellent here. They welcome you in like family.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco, Taco Dinner

Brittany Wren

So disappointed! Ordered a soup, chips and salsa and drink. They forgot the drink (no big deal) but the chips were stale and the soup had no flavor. This used to be my favorite place for chicken and rice soup but it's been a while since I've gone. I will not be back.

Christi W.

Great food, cute atmosphere, but closes pretty early for a restaurant. Food was good, but it's always a bummer if they charge you for refills of chips and salsa! Definitely want to try here for brunch!

Eric Renteria

The best thing about this restaurant is if you ask them to put a little burn on the corn tortillas, they do it very well. Of course you shouldn't have to ask. I had the Carne guisada which is nit a common thing to find so that was great but I would rate it as just okay. I would say that you would enjoy going to Dona Julia's but it isn't amazing.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Linda Hall-Wright

It's always a great experience .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mariachi Burrito, Chips and Salsa 16oz, Steak

Andrea S.

We went here thinking it was a Mexican Restaurant. It was actually more like a diner in menu and overall atmosphere and appearance. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner- but they do close early (8pm). They DO have Mexican menu items- tacos, burritos, enchiladas-- the standard fare, but also have a lot of 'diner' type foods. The menu selection is very large. We ordered a chimichanga and a large burrito covered in ranchero sauce and sour cream. Both were average. The service was speedy, and the was a homey feeling to the place, like the people eating there all knew each other. That was nice. Will we go back? Probably not. There are other Mexican restaurants that have a better menu and atmosphere; Abuelo's, Tapatio's and Plaza Mexico, to name a few.

Tamela W.

Enjoyed my first time at Don Julio's and loved it! Our friendly waitress Tina was so attentive A+ The food was served hot and delicious! A wonderful breakfast for all three of us!

Troy Johnson

I always like to give a place a second chance. We went here several years ago and did not care for the food. Stopped in today for lunch to give it another chance.Good:Fast and friendly serviceCleanChipsRed Salsa (I am not a huge cumin fan and this salsa has a strong cumin taste - if you like cumin you will love this salsa)Green Salsa (hot) - deliciousNot so good:Main entree’s - very under seasonedBesides salt on the chips I never use salt or pepper at a Mexican restaurant, I had to use both here. The corn tortillas used in my enchiladas fell apart and crumbled when cutting.My wife’s beef chimichanga was also very under seasoned.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Kathia Suero

This place is amazing! The service is outstanding. Everybody is so attentive. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. A lot of food and it is not expensive at all. We order Club sandwich and chopped steak, super delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ottis seaborn

Not able to give this restaurant a very good rating because they advertise as Mexican Food but it is not. The food has been Americanized and I don’t even think they have a person there that works who knows the Mexican cuisine and recipes. you can’t order Mexican style tacos just forget about it. If you’re expecting the trailer style tacos, then don’t order or go to this restaurant. If you are craving American style tacos, then yes they have what you want.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Eduardo Monroy Jr

My family and I adore Dona Julia’s; we've been regulars for years. The restaurant offers fantastic and affordable Mexican dishes. What makes it even more enjoyable is the exceptional treatment and appreciation we receive from the staff. This level of customer service is hard to come by elsewhere. We absolutely love this establishment.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Huevos Con Chorizo

eric ricard

I adored it! I am eager to return and sample the enchiladas. It's difficult to discover places where you can eat well without going broke.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Don Robinson

Excellent authentic Mexican food. The owners and staff are just super nice. The food is awesome, they have a full menu all day long.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Josh Moates

This place is awesome! Great Mexican food and great breakfast!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sopapillas, Chimichanga Dinner, Breakfast Burrito, Taco Salad, Burritos Azteca, Burrito Mariachi, Carnitas, Hash Browns, French Fries, Fried Ice Cream, Chile Relleno, Chips & Salsa, Sauce, Taco, Steak, Taco Dinner, Huevos Con Chorizo, Steak Fajitas, Huevos Rancheros, Quesadilla

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Dona Julia's Mexican Restaurant

5375 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-0858