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Don Julio Restaurant, located at 215 Wickham Ave in Middletown, NY, offers an authentic taste of Dominican cuisine. The menu features traditional dishes such as pernil, chicken stew, and beef stew alongside specialties like bandeja rabo guisado (stewed oxtail) and mofongo de pollo (chicken mofongo). Patrons can also enjoy a variety of salads, including shrimp, potato, and octopus salads, as well as a selection of classic sandwiches like bistec, Cuban, and chimi. The restaurant’s beverage options range from coconut water and aloe vera to popular sodas and Perrier water. The atmosphere at Don Julio combines casual dining with a cultural touch, reflecting the vibrant flavors and communal spirit of Dominican culinary traditions. The focus on hearty, home-style recipes and diverse menu choices makes Don Julio a distinctive spot for those seeking a genuine Dominican food experience in Middletown.
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Service options
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Don Julio Restaurant - Middletown
Review highlights
Based on 441 reviewsDon Julio Restaurant in Middletown is widely praised for its authentic Dominican cuisine, consistently delivering flavorful and satisfying dishes like pernil, stew chicken, and rice with beans. Reviewers frequently highlight the food’s home-style quality and the comforting atmosphere that evokes a strong sense of cultural connection. The staff are commonly noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing the overall dining experience. While parking can be somewhat limited, this minor inconvenience does little to detract from the restaurant’s appeal. Customers appreciate the accommodating service, especially for last-minute or event orders, reflecting a commitment to flexibility and customer satisfaction. Overall, Don Julio is recognized as a reliable destination for high-quality Latino American fare with a welcoming vibe that keeps patrons returning regularly.
Called for a last minute order for my Event today & asked for it for a couple hrs later & no problem it was ready and waiting for me. Thank you for that & the food was delicious. 2 trays of rice, 1 tray of chicken chunks & 1 tray of stew chicken. Great choice and my friends and I ate it all
Absolutely amazing food. I can’t recommend this place enough. I go once a week now and can’t get it enough. Parking isn’t the best but I just tend to park at furniture store and take the very quick walk
The taste of the Bronx is now in Middletown. Thank You! The Pernil is perfect, and now I feel at home. I will definitely be coming back for more dishes.
Delicious food . I like a lot their rice with super delicious stew with meat and veggies. Ladies that work over there are super lovely, friendly and helpful. I just love latino American cuisine .
Outstanding food!! I love all y'all there cooking this goodness for my soul! 3.9 stars smfh... please... I have been there a bunch of times and love the vibe. Today I just uber eats the red snapper and of course pernil an rice w the red beans I wanna personally thank everyone's abuelita cuz this is great every damn time!! I eat my food smh at it like it did something wrong so good. All love! 10 out of 10 for me
When I walk into Don Julio, I first stand there and take in ALL the delicious smells. The food is absolutely delicious, oxtails, goat meat will melt in your mouth like butter. The rice and beans with the gravy from any of the meats or fish, will make you feel you on an exotic vacation. I would recommend anyone to go here. It is an experience you will never forget. Absolutely 5***** Restaurant and Beautiful Service, 2 thumbs up and an Awesome experience. You would leave there SMILING.
Wow wow wow this restaurant serves the best mangu. Can’t wait to try their pastelitos. The parcha juice is so flavorful.
Hands down thee best eatery I have yet to find in Middletown New York . Walking in I could tell immediately how clean this place was. The food is displayed behind a glass sneeze guard in a buffet style layout. Every platter choice looked fresh and delicious. We chose the steak sandwich. Perfection. The meat was so fresh, it literally melted in our mouths.. The portion was huge. 3 of us shared it! Next we tried an arrow con pollo dish.. I really can't choose which one was better. Fresh soft rice. The chicken fell off the bone. Zero grease. Delicious. Again nice sized portion. Finally we tried the chicken empanada.. Now I personally make empanadas and they out did me big time!! The shell was so fresh and fried to perfection yet zero grease and crunchy yet still so soft.. Again perfection.. The dessert case also displays many cakes cheese cake possible flan if I'm correct. I chose the Oreo cheesecake with cookie crust. Omg perfect selection.. the freshness in everything was delightful. The service was fine. No waitress or waiter, you choose your plate and seat yourself. Even though the workers were very nice. I was asked if I needed anything else so they do keep their attention on their customers. For a high traffic place I must say the bathroom was so clean I felt like I was in someone's home. This was not a typical restaurant bathroom. I was very pleased and shocked even how clean the restroom was. It was almost as it was a new never used bathroom. I am super happy to have found this place. I will be returning and I recommend this place to everyone. Many choices so you will find something to satisfy your taste buds. I can not wait to go back!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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