Julia's Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Salt Lake City

A gem in the rough of Salt Lake.

Whoever knew about this tiny little secret mom-and-pop Mexican restaurant -and did NOT share- should be hung from their toes and made to snuff the delicious, homestyle, very authentic Mexican food and not be allowed to eat any.

The location.

The tiny restaurant is about the size of my bedroom, painted in bright colors and loaded with positive energy. The owners- a husband and wife team who work very well together create the most amazing deliciousness in traditional dishes. It's not finesse or aesthetics for which you come here to eat these dishes; it is the relaxing "I just walked into Abuela's dining room and we are about to eat...a LOT" feeling and atmosphere.

We found this place by accident, too, searching for another Mexican restaurant. We won't be searching anymore.

The service.

The order was taken swiftly by the smiling and very friendly wife, who was so sweet! She knew I did not speak Spanish well, but waited patiently and when I switched to English she was so shy, but still got our order correct. Perfect in fact.

The husband delivered our food as if we were the most important people in the world, making us feel special. And, something that surprised me, his etiquette: as if we were in a fine dining restaurant, never once did he reach over our food or get into our personal space. He was polite, fast, quiet and respectful. To all the diners.

The food.

Try...everything. It is all good. We had the asada burrito and enchiladas. My enchiladas came with 2 eggs over-easy. Just like the first restaurant in which I first ordered Mexican. The plate was literally LARGER THAN MY FRIEND'S WAIST!!!

And, it smelled so delicious, tasting even better.

Results:

This is a repeat for sure, it's the first one I am going to say deserves to be ritual. And ritual is shall become once I take my entire team from work here. Can't...

Julias is the best restaurant i have been to.Hands down there customer service is amazing. Ive eaten there a few times but i was blown away tonight. Not only is it hard to get treated decently in this part of salr lake when your white. Most treat us like scum on there shoes. But not at juluas. Very nice treat you with respect and smiles. Then i wanted carne asada fries wich is not on there menu. But the cook could see i wantes them and said he could make them if i could wait ten minutes. That alone was awesome! People dont go above and beyond the call of duymuch in these times. I really appreciate that. But the topper was these were the best carne asada fries i have ever had the privalage of eating. And there the same price as betos. I will never be able to eat them from a betos again. Julias is the place to go..amazing food amazing staff you cant ask for anything better then that. I scored them a 5 because 10 want an option. My words cant do justice to this experience..i recommend you try it..you will love it and be a regular customer there after. Thanks so much julias. Your always a ten in my...

Violations Critical Violations Potentially hazardous food was not cooled to 41F within a total of 6 hours. Food is being stored in non-food grade containers. Cooked pinto beans are being held at 63F in a reach in cooler. Cooked chicken is being held at 46F in a reach in cooler. Cut tomatoes are being held out of temperature control at 50F on a counter. Recommended discard of all products incorrectly cooled on site (cooked pinto beans, etc.). WD-40 is stored above a food preparation area. Raw shell eggs are stored above ready-to-eat food in a cooler. Raw chicken is stored in contact with ready to eat foods in the reach in cooler. Potentially hazardous food is being cooled at room temperature. Potentially hazardous food is being cooled in covered containers. The interior of the ice machine is unclean. Unable to verify that a certified food safety manager employed at the establishment. (Must submit proof of class enrollment to the Food Protection Bureau within 30 days.) Potentially hazardous and ready to eat foods that are prepared on-site and held for more than 24 hours are not...