If I could describe this restaurant in one word, it would be: wow! This is my first time at Uncle Julio's and I am already in awe! After church on Sundays, me and my two wonderful children go to dinner. My son, Matt, asked me "Mom, can we go to Uncle Julio's tonight?" and I just couldn't say no! The ambiance of this fine establishment gives off good vibes and it makes you feel like you're at home! You can choose indoor or outdoor seating, both are wonderful. When you enter, you will greeted with glasses of water (Love the cups) , warm chips, and salsa. May i also mention, the sweet tea tastes JUST like how my meemaw used to make it!! The staff here are so kind and helpful, I feel like i'm safe. My food (the taco salad) was SOOO yummy! It put Wendy's taco salad to shame! I substituted the ranch dressing for sour cream and it was delectable! My kids loved their meals! My six year old daughter tried eating the jalapeño, she said it was "yummy"! Me and my whole family will be coming to Uncle Julio's again! P:S: if you choose indoor seating, you will be listening to the queen rihanna! Also, Ethan was amazing read more

Another wonderful lunch at Uncle Julio's. I had the enchilada combo - cheese&onion, picadillo, and barbacoa. My husband had the Tex Mex combo - enchiladas and a taco. He loved it. I treated myself to a Strawberry lemonade made at the bar. Regular lemonade comes out of a fountain. Bar made much preferred. Our server was nice, attentive, and knowledgeable. We will come again. read more

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Updating my review for the 2025 year, because I took my mentee here last night for her first visit, and she loved it! We shared a Tuesday Taco Bar which was a total of $24 (for both of us) and we had a great time! Our server Nick was attentive too, so she and I both would say, this place remains top tier in the Annapolis area! read more

Uncle Julio's - Mexican Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

We started with a round of drinks. The seasonal margarita, The Swirl with a shot of Grand Marnier, and the Sangria on the Rocks. My friend was not satisfied with the sangria she said it tasted like dark cherry kool-aid - she was able to swap for the gold classic and she enjoyed that one much more. The seasonal margarita was ok. I enjoyed my frozen swirl. For food I had the Parilla-Spiced Camarones Tacos - they were good. The Baja Fried Fish Tacos were enjoyed. The guacamole was basically the start of the dinner for the evening. We got jalapeños on the side due to different tolerance levels and they weren't spicy at all. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The ambiance was lively and the light gave the room a dark, cozy feel. The dinning area in the back where we were was a bit tight. We would come back. read more

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It was not a good experience. It was very smoky. They need to get a better ventilation system. We have been to 2 other Uncle Julio's restaurants and they didn't have that issue. The chips were not warm and were globbed together so it made them very tough. My platter had the incorrect items. The food was very salty. I am glad they were busy but they need to take better care of their restaurant and food served. Won't be going to that location ever again and not sure I want to go back to any other one frankly. read more

This place is not worth it anymore.. this place used to be so good and now it's gone downhill. The service is not the greatest... messed up my order.. and my margarita! No apology ever said.. my youngest wanted to come here for her 16th birthday but during dinner she said she didn't want to anymore.. she would rather go to Taco Bell she would get better food and service.. read more

I haven't been to this location before, so we decided to checkout in at Friday around 5:00pm. We were able to get seated at a booth within 5 minutes. The space looked really nice, clean, and intimate for a chain restaurant. We were able to order happy hour from our booth which I was surprised about. We ordered the queso and chicken quesadilla from the happy hour menu and they both 10/10. The gucamole with pickled vegetables that came with the quesadilla was probably some of the best guac I have had in many years. I also got the tortilla sound and it was good. For dinner I ordered the chicken, steak, and shrimp fajitas. Everything was very flavorful and tender. My husband ordered a steak and said it was the most flavorful steak he has had in a very long time. He also gave it a 10/10. The servers were friendly but but busy. We still got served fairly quickly with everything. read more

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Great food & service! Arrived with a groups of 5 without a reservation and was seated quickly. I had the chicken fajitas and was pleasantly surprised. The chicken was juicy and had so much flavor. It came with rice, beans of your choice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese and amazing flour tortillas. My beverage of choice was a Coke and it was so CRISP and refreshing. Better than a McDonalds coke (IYKYK)!!!!! The chips and salsa were just okay. I felt like they were missing something but still good. I would definitely recommend this spot. read more

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The place had a nice, cozy vibe. We chilled at the bar while waiting for our table, the game was on, and my margarita with the Tajín rim was so good. Our waiter Paris was awesome, super friendly, and really on top of things as well as suggesting entrées for us to try. I ordered the honey chipotle salmon with rice and black beans. It was cooked medium, but honestly just okay. The guac, though -- fresh and full of flavor, that was the highlight Overall, it was an okay spot. Not amazing, but I had a good time celebrating my birthday with my family. read more

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We ordered from their ghost kitchen- Savage Burrito tonight for dinner. It was very good- we got the steak quesadilla and the carne asada rice bowl. We also got chips and queso- so yummy! read more

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Excellent Service and Excellent Food. Excellent authenticity with great taste. Restaurant has superior staff with exceptional Customer Service. read more

Went with some friends after an event to Uncle Julio's for a few drinks and some appetizers. Was our first time there and inside was really nice. Our waiter was great and gave us some good suggestions. We had the handmade guacamole which they come to your table and make it fresh in front of you. We also had some mini birria tacos which were also good. Topped it off with a Cadillac margarita. Overall the experience was great and I would look forward to going back for a full meal. read more

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Our server was Lacy and she was absolutely wonderful! She has great knowledge of the menu and was able to offer suggestions. Lacy was just perfect friendly and always with a smile. The food was definitely awesome! The honey salmon was very tasty and the Guadalajara was to die for. The seasoning was on point. Table side guacamole was also outstanding. The watermelon margaritas were epic! Best margaritas we've ever had. read more

Great dining experience at the Annapolis location. Our server Amaiya was the BEST. Very attentive, personable and friendly. She took care of us from the food order to drink order (bar) and our "to-go" order. We always have a great dining experience at this location. Food great (chicken/steak fajitas), perfect Margarita and trout w/crabmeat to-go. read more

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Came back to give it another try. The only dish that was truly delicious was the bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer. Plump shrimp with a nice sauce. Perfectly cooked. The enchiladas didn't taste good, the sauce didn't taste right to me. The crunchy tacos were ok but we can make better ones at home, and the shell was soggy by the time it was served. The crab enchilada with green sauce was terrible awful. Dry, bland, hard pass. The waiter was very good, except we waited too long to get our check. This place is busy and it still baffles me as to why. We won't be back. Too expensive for under performing food. read more

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Food was great. Service on that night started on the wrong foot but ended very nice. Ambiance was nice, very crowded.

This place has changed. The salsa tastes like they watered it down and the chicken is no where near as good as it used to be.

I ordered the deluxe green enchiladas with ground beef. The food came and you could see the chicken hanging out the ends. I told the server and she brought new ones with beef. Dry inside, hardly any sauce, no sour cream that I could detect. No pride or professionalism in the kitchen. Its hard for me to understand how this Uncle Julio's could be so bad while the one in Manassassas, VA is so good. read more

I wanted to share feedback about our experience at Uncle Julio's last night, as it was unfortunately very disappointing. We had a reservation for 6:15 PM, but after being seated, we waited over 15-20 minutes without being greeted and had to flag down a random waiter just to get service started. Even after that, we then waited another 10-15 minutes before our server came to our table. It then took about 45 minutes just to receive water, and our margaritas didn't arrive until around 7:20 PM. The delays continued throughout the evening--we waited a very long time for guacamole, and the service was so slow that we ended up ordering a second round of drinks with our meal before our first round had even arrived. When the first drinks finally came, they were completely watered down from sitting so long. On top of that, some of our food was missing, and other items were significantly delayed coming out, which made it difficult to even eat together as a table. What made this especially frustrating was that the restaurant did not appear busy, and there were multiple staff members standing around while our table--and others--were waiting. There seemed to be very little teamwork or support among staff, which our server even alluded to. We didn't leave until 8:50 PM, making the entire experience nearly three hours, which is far longer than expected for dinner. While our server was very kind and did her best, she mentioned she wasn't getting help from other staff, which seemed to contribute to the overall breakdown in service. We understand that restaurants can get busy, but this level of delay, missing items, and lack of coordination--especially when the restaurant wasn't busy--made for a really poor experience. I hope this feedback is helpful, as we've enjoyed Uncle Julio's in the past and would like to see improvements. read more

Service: Meh Food: Guacamole was good. 9/10. Shrimp Ceviche: 5/10 (some super unnecessary hot pieces that ruin the dish) Drink: Blood Orange Margarita of the month: 5/10 read more

Uncle Julio's - Margarita of the month (blood orange) - Mexican Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

The customer service was great from beginning to end. Our food came out quickly and was hot, and the watermelon margarita was really good. There was plenty of space, and the music was loud enough for conversation. This was on a Sunday, and we plan to visit again during the week! read more

I had taken a break on writing reviews for a while, but had an experience today that I had to post. I stopped in for lunch at Uncle Julio's near my hotel, the Crowne Plaza. I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted by a very friendly bartender, Matt. I was there for more than 3 hours waiting for a convention to start. Matt was very patient and helpful with every customer during my entire visit. He made sure my water was always full and checked back every 15 minutes or so. Specifically, I noticed he waited on another couple across the bar from me. The man had a severe stutter. Instead of frustration, he patiently allowed the man to place his complete order without interruption. A complete professional. I wish all servers were this good. Oh, and my Chicken nachos, guacamole and margarita were excellent! Stop at the bar and thank Matt for his excellent service! read more

Great service and steaming hot, tasty fajitas! The restaurant was hopping but not crowded; it was just right for an early dinner. We had a great server and he was very attentive to our water and refills. The chips and salsa were fresh and those were refilled if asked. We enjoyed our date night and will definitely be back. read more

Chips & Salsa were delicious as always. Food was good, it's a chain, so it tasted as good as the other locations I have been to. Our server was not great, but luckily he disappeared and the 2 people working the bar picked us up and were fantastic. read more

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I arrived for lunch after doing my errands and delaying my adventure east over the traffic ladened Bay Bridge. Upon arrival, i was greated by a friendly host and seated right away. Within minutes, my waiter arrived seeking drink requests and food order. I had to slow things down as i wasn't ready to order food. After delivering my drinks, I was ready to order. I ordered the Tex Mex dinner combo, two enchiladas and a taco. The turnaround on the food order was fast. The portion size was decent and more importantly the food was very good. My server was very attentive and quick to serve, maybe a little too quick for someone who wants to take thier time. Oversll, Uncle Julios is definitely recommended when in Annapolis, MD! read more

Uncle Julio's - Tex Mex Combo - Mexican Near Me - Annapolis, Maryland

This restaurant seriously needs to raise its standards. I've been here several times, and every visit I've had dirty silverware with food still stuck on it. The countertops are constantly sticky, which is disgusting and completely unacceptable. When I mentioned it to the bartender, instead of apologizing or fixing the problem, I got attitude. The only reason I keep coming back is because there aren't many other options for Mexican food in Annapolis at lunchtime. I visit the same restaurant locations in D.C., where I live, and they're always clean, friendly, and professional -- so there's no excuse for this one to be so poorly managed. Management needs to hold the staff to higher standards, because this location is giving the brand a really bad look. read more

When it first opened, this was one of my faves. Delicious, fresh, Tex-mex. Since COVID, I've come a few more rimes each worse than the last. Food is definitely not fresh made and portions have shrunken each time. I'm not sure what will be left if I come again. Service is decent in the dining area and lackluster at the host stand. Average food and mediocre service does not match the price. I can't believe I'm saying this.. Go to Chevys instead. read more

We walked right in and were greeted by a wonderful and cheerful hostess. We were asked if we had reservations or were we walk-ins. We told her that we were walk-ins and were still promptly seated. The restaurant was busy and packed. There was music playing throughout the restaurant. The added touch of music was nice but it was entirely too loud. My waiter even thought so and went to ask someone to turn it down. It never was lowered. I could barely hear him when he tried to take our order. He brought is chips and two different salsas which were both delicious. We ordered the chicken tortilla soup and the chicken and strip steak fajitas to share. We also ordered a Sprite and a Diet Coke. The fajitas were good but there were more onions than bell peppers. There were only three pieces of bell pepper. The tortilla soup was lukewarm and a tad salty so I asked odor some lime and extra cheese, which were brought out quickly by our waiter. The lime helped but I just wish it was served to me hot. It was a cold and rainy day so that is why I order the soup in the first place. Our waiter was wonderful. He was warm, personable, and friendly. He was attentive without being intrusive. Overall, we will be back. read more

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My husband and I visited Uncle Julio's in Annapolis for the first time on Saturday as a day-late Valentine's celebration. While the food was good and the margaritas were great, the front-of-house experience left a lot to be desired. We had a 5:00 PM reservation and arrived on time at 4:55 PM. Despite checking in promptly, we weren't seated until 5:25 PM. During that time, we watched at least three to four parties who arrived after us get seated before us. At 5:15 PM, I asked the hostess about the delay, and she assured us we were next--but that wasn't the case. Ten minutes later, after seeing more parties seated ahead of us, my husband spoke to the host. At that point, we were offered bar seating (which is first-come, first-served and in a high-traffic area) and then a table near the entrance. These totally felt like afterthoughts! When it was clear those weren't acceptable options, a table in the dining room was mysteriously available. To make matters worse, the host acknowledged to both me and my husband that we had been skipped -- but only offered a weak apology and no effort to make it right (no comped appetizer, drink, or even genuine ownership of the mistake). Once seated, the food and drinks helped salvage the experience, but the disorganized and dismissive front-of-house staff made it hard to enjoy. For a place that takes reservations, I'd expect better. Not sure we'll be back. read more

Complimentary chips and salsa is always a win! The skirt steak fajitas had a nice taste. The complimentary beans were nicely seasoned! read more

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Loved the food, ambiance and service was great! After hours of shopping my family and I needed some TACOS and this uncle Julio's has never failed me. read more

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Our waiter was Zach and he went above and beyond to make our lunch special. He ensured that my kids had plenty of chips (their favorite part!), and gave us excellent service. Food was yummy and portions were a good size too! read more

Bottom Line: Tasty Mexican and Tex-Mex inspired menu available for dine-in or to go. Somewhere between when Uncle Julio's opened and the start of the pandemic my husband I dined in and enjoyed the experience. We only dined in once because the wait was always very long but it was a nice experience - neat décor, friendly service and tasty food. While I will eventually make it back to the dining room to try the Chocolate Pinata, for now I've been indulging in takeout. Placing and picking up a to-go order at Uncle Julio's is very easy. We've been ordering online and then when we get to Uncle Julio's we text them to let them know we're there and they deliver right to the car. They use high quality take-out containers and separate items as needed to maintain the quality of the food. We've ordered quesadillas, tacos, fajitas and such with a pretty good result although I know it would be better if we dined in rather than taking it on a 10+ minute journey home. Uncle Julio's is a little pricier than I prefer to pay for Mexican but with such a convenient to-go process it easily stays in my rotation. read more

Uncle Julio's switched hands in June, which could explain peoples reviews as of late. However, my friends and I had a nice experience. Our server, Tina, was very personable and knowledgeable. Two of us ordered the quesadillas and my other friend (a vegetarian) ordered the enchiladas. The spicy margaritas were delicious! Only complaint was that the guacamole was over salted. Convenient dinner option for those going to see a movie at the mall. read more

I finally got a chance to check out Uncle Julio's and boy was it a great decision. There were so many people, I had to get a seat at the bar. The service didn't drop a beat even though it was jammed packed. The food was delicious and so enjoyed everything I had. The nachos were prepared the way I like them, the cheese was baked on top of the tortilla chip so that's an immediate 5 points out the gate. They give you a complimentary basket of chips and salsa, again, always a win in my book. The birria tacos were delicious and tasted just as good as the popular food trucks. The enchiladas were delicious and they gave me a great serving of food. It's located next to the mall and a lot of shopping areas in Annapolis, so you can easily make a day out of being in the area. Our bartender/server was great and attentive. I will definitely be back! read more

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Every staff member was so nice from the hostess and host man to our waitress I wish I remembered their names. They were such a joy and made the experience great and I had a great birthday with my friends. Food was also awesome! read more

We came for lunch. The service was very good. Nice atmosphere. Shrimp tacos were very bland with almost no taste. The taco salad was similarly bland. I've heard from friends that this was not the norm so we may try again. read more

The service was excellent and so were the drinks. I thought the prices were a bit high for Mexican food and there wasn't a lot of meat in the tacos I ordered. It was mostly lettuce and sour cream with very little meat. The chips and salsa were outstanding though read more

Overpriced Taco Bell.... So, I decided to take on Uncle Julio's (I love Tex Mex). Well, I guess I overhyped it. Ir's expensive - gotta be authentic, tasty....NOPE! I spent $15 on two tacos and a sopopillia (Almost $19 total with tip - even though I got it to go). I guess it would have been mor economical to get the taco plate BUT I am a very picky eater - I don't like refried beans or black beans AND I am very particular about the consistency of my rice, so a la carte it is! Pretty pricy. The packaging was blah and everything was pretty thrown together, presentation sucked. This particular location was very busy on a Friday night at around 9:40pm. There is a nice bar with a sizeable TV, plenty of patio seating, and dine in seating. Since things are resuming, it was full and half of the patrons did not have on a mask (I did). They left off my sopapillias (glad I checked before leaving). I didn't change my tip but I could tell nobody bothered to check before handing off to me. No silverware, no napkins, blahhhh.... The food was, well in the same category as taco bell on a late night. The tortillia was thick and chewy (a sign it wasnt cooked enough for my liking). The beef had some add ins (onion and maybe rice), it was greasy but not overly greasy. The sopapillias were doughy and not crispy on the outside (how I like them). The sopapillias were airy on the inside (a good puff) but just not done enough for my liking. The salsa was a brownish red and had a little kick but I didn't like the flavor. Salsa was thick as well, not thin when dipped. read more

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I've been seeing commercials for this spot for years, and never knew where it was located. (I also didn't bother to 'Google', obvi.) My niece and I were on the hunt for patio dining before our Trader Joe's run, so we decided on Uncle Julio's. It was a delicious decision. WE: Warm nachos + warm salsa = The perfect duo. Good enough to share, but even better if you can keep them all to yourself. SHE: Skirt Steak Fajitas - Midwestern grain-fed fajita skirt steak + fresh guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, frijoles a la charra, sautéed peppers and onions + homemade flour tortillas. She inhaled it, so I guess it was good. ME: Combination Enchiladas (2) - ground beef + pulled chicken + Mexican rice + pinto beans Good little Tex-Mex restaurant. Perfect spot to "refuel" after a busy day of shopping. We'll be back soon! __ IG: @f.hux I #yelp and I know things. Keep reading... https://linktr.ee/f.hux #foodieHUX #yelpelite #yelpeatsdc #yelpdc read more

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