Stopped in for an early dinner at Uncle Julio's, conveniently located on the upper level of The…read moreMall in Columbia, where parking is plentiful and free. The space is expansive, with a variety of seating options that can accommodate everything from casual meetups to larger groups. The décor leans into dark wood tones accented by vibrant, colorful artwork, giving it a warm yet lively atmosphere. Service was a standout--our server was upbeat, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful when it came to navigating the menu. The kitchen emphasizes fresh ingredients, with house-made tortillas and many items prepared from scratch, which is always a plus. We started with their complimentary house-made tortilla chips and salsa, a solid way to kick things off while waiting for our entrées. Our table ordered a mix: taco salad, seasoned ground beef tacos (kept simple by request), Baja fish tacos, and chicken quesadillas. Portions were generous across the board, and everything arrived well-prepared and satisfying--definitely enough for leftovers. If you're in the mood for approachable, comfort-style Mexican fare, Uncle Julio's delivers a dependable and enjoyable dining experience.

Service was great, especially for a party of 8! I had…read moreChicken taco salad . Everything was delicious. Everybody at my table loved their food. Nobody life a crumb. Drinks were cool. Frozen flight was a little too syrupy for my liking. I did wish they sold their shrimp w/o the pork bacon wrapped around it .

Excellent service! Food was A+mazing! Ambiance is very nice. Got the house burrito--large portion,…read moreexcellent flavor. Crab and shrimp quesadilla was AWESOME! Taco salad was great! Went a second time, GREAT! Got the crab and shrimp quesadilla again...AMAZING! Chille relleno and taco & Enchilada and taco. Staff are very friendly and give excellent service!

Very solid mexican fare in the olney area. The service was friendly and the food was fresh. All…read morethe Mexican standards are here. I went with the chicken fajitas. My wife had the vegetarian burrito. Both were quite tasty. My only qualm is that the fajitas were prepared with a lot of butter. They were good, but a bit greasy for my taste. Still, a very nice meal. Unlimited chips and salsa are always appreciated!!!! Will make a point to come back the next time I'm in the area.

Another revisit within the same month; after telling a friend how much we love their pupusas we…read morewere easily convinced to take them to try everything out for themselves. This time I didn't have to split any of my pupusas, bwhaha- I savored my own beans & cheese, chicharron, cheese, & loroco, cheese & loroco, and everything- Again, everything was well-seasoned, amply cheesy, and not overly greasy- smothered w.ample curtido & salsa roja. Another fantastic dinner. Staff are super busy, but were very friendly creating our order to-go; they got us in and out quickly, and while we ate it was nice to see how attentive and friendly they were with patrons dining in.

Casual atmosphere, but we really go for the food! The…read morephones are off the hook at times so call back, trust me it's worth the wait! Authentic and flavorful Salvadoran dishes!

This place is as authentic as it gets!! The food is incredible, facilities bright and clean,…read moreservice impeccable. I came on taco Tuesday- specials on tacos. I tried the pollo, carnitas, and al pastor. My favorite were the Al pastor - nice char and sweetness. The tacos came with fried green onions, fresh radishes, red and green sauce. What an amazing gem! I will for sure be back!

An establishment for a reason!…read more I will never turn down tacos and firmly believe that they're hard to get wrong. I came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend, a little after peak lunch hours. The parking lot was full and the restaurant, bustling. From the outside, it doesn't look like much and upon walking inside, it transports you. I ordered 4 different tacos- chorizo, asada, lengua, and al pastor- and a tamarind agua fresca. My friend got the shrimp sopes. The food came out quick and super fresh! The plate came with two salsas and I got more at their salsa bar at the front. Honestly, wasn't crazy about any of them (I tried 6!), which was the biggest disappointment of tbe meal. The tacos were otherwise good and lots of flavor. I was so happy they included the roasted onions, too. There were other menu items that looked phenomenal but will definitely try whenever I came back!

Pupusas are good, I wish they gave out more "curtido" but other than that they're delicious and the…read more Curtido and salsa are delicious too. Overall, I love the food. I travel 30 min to get my food.

Food was absolutely delicious freshly made, Next time I plan to try the cakes they looked great.read more

This place used to be called "Mezcal". Everything is the same, except the name. They had one 1…read moredrink on HH per day. I had the Blackberry drink, it was good and Large! I ended up getting the Make your own Combo, which was like 3 items and a side. Plenty of free parking outfront

I came here on a busy Fri. Night Had a 25 min wait…read moreDecided to go to the bar and wait for a table. WARNING !!! The Drink Menus have no price 1 Pickly Pear + 1 Jalapeño Margarita + tip = $40 The food is good. Service is good Good portions and value for the food

Good attention on the grocery you can find real Latin products in here. I have found stuff that I…read morecan't find anywhere else. And they also have a restaurant at the back! The taste is like homemade food, really good taste and also healthy! I loved the place

The food in the back of the store that everyone mentions is now located next door at Pollo Feliz &…read moreTaqueria! I got all my food to go so here's my take on things. First of all the customer service was superb! The bartender even took the time to walk next door a grab me a tres leches cake since they were out in the restaurant. I got 1 each ofbeans/cheese and pork/cheese pupusas, menudo soup, and 2 pork tamales (they were out of chicken). It came with rice, cabbage, onions, cilantro, and a variety of sauces and salsa. I was craving tamales, I'm from the south, and thought this would do the trick. It didn't, completely different. But that was my own failed wishful thinking. I love Latin American food and everything was ok to me. I could tell it was all homemade and the soup was my favorite. The tres leches was different from what I'm used to. It didn't have as much extra milk and it had peaches. It was ok but I prefer the regular way better. Would I came back? Yes and try the tacos and maybe the chicken. Plus like I said the customer service was outstanding! And next time I think I'll eat in the restaurant instead of taking it to go.

Ceviche!!! A buddy stopped Pollo Feliz for some takeout, and brought us the $20 mixed ceviche…read more Very very nice! First, a generous serving, like a 6 by 6 inch takeout container? Just a guess, Filled with this very fresh shrimp and tilapia mix, red onion crescents, lemon or lime, and i taste just a little spice and just the right amount of cilantro! This is bright and a little tingly, and the takeout has the most unbroken saltines I've ever seen! I do love this. Mr. "L"s gift has wone Pollo Feliz a new ceviche customer. Yum!

We give 5STARS!! It's our 2nd time dropping in and lunch was SUPERB!! BIG CLAPS FOR THE CHEF! la…read morecomida era deliciosa!!!! We ordered the bean and cheese Papusa, Chicken taco and Carne asada tacos. The presentation of the dish was soo lovely and clearly prepared with care. Our host was pleasant and made sure everything was correct after a little mix up. Nonetheless, we were full and satisfied. It was a quiet day with just one family there at the time and our enjoyment of watching the Olympics and small chat was great. They d9 have Taco Tuesday specials but we miss it due to the window of time. Check them out if you are in the area and love authentic cuisine!