Don Julio, A Local Mexican Restaurant In Small-Town Minnesota, Draws In Diners From Miles Around
By Betsy Rathburn|Published September 23, 2021
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Betsy is a Minneapolis-based writer who's lived in Minnesota for 20 years. If you know of any amazing Minnesota restaurants, nature areas, or other attractions, feel free to let her know about them at brathburn@onlyinyourstate.com or on Twitter @betsyrathburn.
Minnesota is about as far from Mexico you can get while still remaining within the continental United States. But just because we’re far away doesn’t mean we don’t have great Mexican food. In the past, we’ve covered some outstanding Mexican restaurants all across Minnesota, from Maya Cuisine & Bar in Minneapolis to Los Ortizes in small-town Minnesota. Today, we want to introduce not just a single restaurant but a growing chain that is spreading over eastern Minnesota thanks to its fabulous food and fun atmosphere. If that sounds good to you, read on below to learn about all that you’ll find at Don Julio.
Don Julio is a popular Mexican restaurant in eastern Minnesota north of the Twin Cities. There are several locations: Forest Lake, Lino Lakes, White Bear Lake, Chisago City, and North Branch. There's also a new location, coming soon as of Fall 2021, to the small town of Pine City.
When you visit a Don Julio restaurant, it's easy to see why they've been able to expand across the region. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with lively dining areas that can accommodate groups large and small.
...or you can try out one of many popular cocktails, including iced or blended margaritas, mojitos, and more. There are often happy hour specials, so you're bound to get a great deal on drinks!
As for the food, the menu at Don Julio is huge. There's truly something for everyone, with affordable prices to boot. You can't go wrong with an order of seafood, beef, or chicken fajitas. This popular entree is served with tortillas, guacamole, and refried beans.
Many go for quesadillas, tacos, or burritos. They're all full of flavor, whether you prefer beef, chicken, seafood, or vegetarian options. They're also served with a range of guacamoles, beans, salsas, quesos, and many other delicious flavors.
No matter what you get, from enchiladas or chiles rellenos to tacos and burritos, you cannot go wrong at Don Julio. There's a reason this ultra-popular restaurant keeps guests coming in from miles around!
Have you ever been to Don Julio? For more information about the restaurant, including locations, menus, hours, and more, take a look at their website. And if you’re craving even more Mexican cuisine, check out our past list of the best Mexican restaurants in Minnesota.
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