DON JULIO CANTINA & RESTAURANT

Creston, IA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
11
Rank in Creston
#8
of 25 restaurants
City Percentile
58%
rating percentile
Address
DON JULIO CANTINA & RESTAURANT, 301 W Adams St, Creston, IA 50801
Phone
(641) 782-6058
Website
donjuliocantinarestaurantia.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

DON JULIO CANTINA & RESTAURANT is a restaurant located in Creston, IA. It is one of 25 restaurants listed in Creston. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Creston city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #8 of 25 restaurants in Creston. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About DON JULIO CANTINA & RESTAURANT

Don Julio is an authentic Mexican restaurant offering traditional flavors made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Enjoy our dishes in our restaurant or order for delivery to your home or office. We guarantee a delicious and authentic experience... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–2 AM
Sunday11 AM–9 AM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Justin Wentland · Feb 2026

We went to the grand opening at dinner time. It was busy. The food came out quickly. The waiter was attentive. No complaints.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Fred Stewart · Feb 2026

The first thing that shows is inexperience, or possibly indifference. From the greeter that did not welcome us nor introduce herself and she seems to have a permanent smirk on her face. The chips and salsa delivered promptly, but the salsa seems to have been made with oregano instead of cilantro, yet is tasty. We had to request a 2nd round of chips which arrived without the accompanying salsa which I eventually had to ask for. The fajitas were not accompanied by the corn tortillas we requested and are bland, and the unrecognizable hot sauces are all heat and no flavor. The beef was tough so I moved on to the chicken. Still no hint of seasoning but at least tender. The margarita seemed small, and I wondered why the Cuervo marg was more expensive than the Patron. Oh, and that isn’t a rag on

★★★★★ 5.0 Sammijo Horn · Feb 2026

The food and staff are amazing! We were greeted and sat immediately on a super busy Friday night. Our order was taken right away, food did take a little long to get out due to how super busy it was. This was their first weekend open so very certain they will work out the kinks fast. Definitely will be returning for many more date night! Price was much lower than expected for the amount of food, quality and flavor! Very happy about that! Thank you for an excellent night you have a customer for life!

★★★★★ 5.0 Todd Daily · Mar 2026

Went with a group from work. Portions were generous and tasty. Guacamole made fresh at the table. I don't think I'll be able to eat any other guac!

★★★★★ 5.0 Heath Hise · Feb 2026

Went to the grand opening at the lunch hour. I ordered the Quesabirria and Horchata. Both were excellent, as well as the beans and rice. Best Horchata around. With it being their grand opening, I noticed a few hiccups but nothing that bothered me, it was overall great experience food.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Dessert ✓ Bar Onsite ✓ Restroom ✓ Casual

Services

Mexican restaurant

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