Our visit happened late on a Sunday evening after a conference, so we did not have any issues getting a seat or being served. In fact, the service was very quick. Our first round of chips was less to be desired as most of them were broken bits and the salsa really didn't have a whole lot of flavor.. but after ordering the table side guacamole we got fresh baskets of chips which were warm and much better. The guacamole was delicious. I ordered the beef barbacoa tacos on corn tortillas which was something new for me, but I very much enjoyed them and the rice/beans that come with it. As far as the restaurant decor goes, I thought it was very upscale however very very dark. We had a hard time reading the menus in our section. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Beef Barbacoa tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

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We used to love this place. Our favorite were the "nachos," which were untraditional single chips topped with large chunks of chicken or beef. They discontinued those. While that's not horrible in itself, it was the first chink in the armor. Then the service started getting worse. Finally, on Friday, 8/21/26, we sat on the porch, and our server acted like we were interrupting her. We had to ask for silverware and napkins three times. She brought our check before we were finished. We asked for another round, which took 15 minutes. My "tequila on the rocks" was a watered-down, sweaty glass that had obviously been sitting out for a while. I'm genuinely sad to see this place fall out of favor. We used to really enjoy coming here, but unfortunately, it just isn't the same anymore. read more

Slow service Good dessert Feel like they good be so much better It's in such a prime location read more

I love this place! Casual yet yummy. You will leave full and satisfied! The flavors are great and the options are wonderful. The service is very personable as well! If you're in Brentwood looking for a great quick eat, this is the place to go! read more

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One Star -- Highly Disappointing Experience Uncle Julio's has always been one of my wife's and my favorite Mexican restaurants in Texas, so I decided to visit the Brentwood location while staying nearby. Unfortunately, this experience was extremely disappointing. When I arrived, no one was at the front desk. Eventually, someone approached and asked whether I wanted to sit at the bar, a table, or a booth. I chose a booth and ordered the same meal I get every time: ground-beef enchiladas. I also ordered queso, which arrived barely melted and tasted as though it had not been properly heated or prepared. My entrée arrived only five to seven minutes after I ordered, but the enchiladas were filled with chicken instead of ground beef. When I pointed out the mistake, the response made me feel as though my order was being questioned rather than simply corrected. The plate was taken back, and only six or seven minutes later, I received ground-beef enchiladas. Uncle Julio's promotes its food as freshly prepared and homemade, but the speed at which both plates arrived made me seriously question the freshness and preparation of the meal. Between the poorly prepared queso, the incorrect entrée, the lack of attention to the order ticket, and the disappointing service, the overall experience fell far below what I expect from this restaurant. I would not return to the Brentwood, Tennessee, location. The quality, service, and attention to detail simply were not worth the price. The restaurant owner sent me a website that doesn't exist. Ask me if I'm surprised? Instead of addressing it with me, they decided to send me to a link that does not exist when I typed it in verbatim how she typed it in the notes read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Page not exist - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

The quesadilla was very plane. Cheese and chicken were the only things inside. No veggies or nothing. Service was fast and friendly. Table side guacamole was a nice touch. Definitely wouldn't recommend the quesadillas, but am considering trying other items. read more

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Went here tonight for a team dinner. This one had excellent food and great service. The vibe is upscale TexMex just like the ones in Texas. The food was delicious. Our waitress was always available, had great recommendations for those in our party who had never been to an Uncle Julios before. We will definitely return the next time we are in town. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Beef Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

Great team dinner here! Strong margaritas! Loved the queso dip! The shrimp fajitas with killer with the seasoned butter! read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Seasoned Shrimp Fajitas for 1 - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

Great outdoor seating, queso, drinks, and the famous giant chocolate piñata dessert! You need a group for that treat!

Table Side Guac !!! You can't go wrong. Fresh at its best....Reese was the man, that mixed it all down...you might have to doctor it up a bit after first serving...like a pinch more salt, a spoonful more of jalapeño's, and you got yourself a good table side Guac!! Thank you Reese!!! Managers, promote this young man...great personality and professionalism when communicating with us. Now, let's try these steak skirt fajitas!! We got our drinks, Guac, and still waiting on these entree....Hoping it's good. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Reese's TableSide Guac!! Well...he made it - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

Great service and food. Greeted and served so quickly. Staff checks back regularly to refill drinks and see if we needed anything. Restaurant has great ambience. Bathroom was rather stinky. They need to fix that. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

We had Jessica as our server. Table side guac was great, the drinks were great. Jessica was nice, however we could tell she was rushing to get us out from when we were seated. This was verified as when we asked for the check, and made comments to give to the manager about how terrible the food was, she arrived with her apron in hand to deliver our full price check. Keep in mind we left our plates almost entirely full, I got three tacos and left 2 on the plate. Including letting our waitress know why. Don't get the new queso it's terrible, it's grainy and also comes with burnt onions to add a "smoky" flavor. My wife got the steak fajitas- they were also pretty bad. Little to no flavor on the meat at all which was surprising. Just tasted like bland beef. No marinade at all. My shrimp tacos, the shrimp were burnt to a crisp, to cover this up the kitchen covered them with salsa and a Crema sauce. They were equivalent to charcoal. When we sat down my napkin was also covered in stains and old food, I had to ask for a new set. To make this all worse, we were there around 4:00pm. The restaurant was mostly empty other than the bar. Having a manager come talk with us would have made this better. Especially as I just wanted someone to acknowledge this wasn't appropriate or normal service. Instead it kind of felt like this was the usual. We were celebrating tonight, for locals in the area. Stay to del friscos across the street. They have a much higher attention to detail and their guests. Here's our check, despite this all we still tipped $23.00 I hope this helps someone in the future, and management doesn't continue to let these standards slip. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Check from location, paid full price - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

This place has a lot of potential... but I just think it falls short. The decor and vibe felt like it might have been top notch maybe 12-15 years ago - but now it needs a deep clean and some table tops refinished... the food was so so. I feel like my carnitas were overpriced. Very small portion for $23. Avocado had brown spots and was mushy. Wife's carne asada was charred. Won't be coming back. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Carnitas. Under the onion pile. - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

I've tried but Uncle Julio's offering has gone down more and more over the years last 20 years and add the poor service that has been consistent at trh Brentwood location I can not recommend. We had came in between shifts which I know is hard but the bartender was awful. She does not tend to her patrons, not giving us small plates or silverware and napkins. Those who were were around her were more helpful than her. And she was rude to her peers as well. I'd like to say this was just a her issue but the few times we have stopped in, this type is service has been consistent. read more

Love this place. There are a lot of good Mexican restaurants in South Nashville & Williamson County. But this one is on the high-end side. Not quite fine dining, but very close. Great outdoor space & room for big groups. Huge bar too. It's my go-to for Mexican food when I'm in Brentwood. read more

Walked in to a burnt smell. Skirt steak fajitas had a very strange cheap texture that tasted like dog food smell. The cilantro rice was disgusting. The cheese dip was like velveeta. The salsa they give to the table was bland and no flavor. I guess the piñata is the hype for this place. Don't bother eating here. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

Food was disgusting honestly. I got the quesabirrilla, it was so dry and bland. The menu claimed it came with consume, but they served it with hot sauce. When I asked for the consume, the waiter had to grab a manager because he had no idea what I was talking about. When i finally got it, it was gross. Even more disappointingly, the waiter brought the check before we even received our food as his shift was ending. We tipped kindly, but given the terrible quality of food and issue with the consume, I would not have tipped that amount of the check was brought after. Not one apology from any service member about the mix up or terrible quality. We left hungry and disappointed. Would not come again read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Quesa-Birria - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

I hadn't been here in years due to relocating but stopped in at 2pm today and sat at the bar with the bartender, Riley. The guac and chips were excellent, the barbacoa tacos were excellent and service was awesome! I'll definitely be back soon. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Barbacoa tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

We were here when it first opened & is one of faves. We decided to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Uncle Julio's. We sat at the bar. Food was not we remembered. Service was so slow. Had to remind staff about getting something ordered. It's a nice place but it needs attention from management. Hope they do. read more

The taco salad was good, I had it with skirt steak. My had enchiladas which were also good but not yet had hard chunks initially like they scraped it from the bottom of a skillet, however, after we told the server they did bring some fresh soft rice. The old fashioned was a little too sweet and they only had the bright red cherries. You used to have to wait a while on a Friday night to get in if you didn't have a reservation but I would say the restaurant was only 50-60% full this Friday night. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Rice - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

If I could leave zero stars I would. To all those that I have recommended this restaurant to before, I apologize. This used to be our favorite restaurant to go to because it took us back to our Texas days. Even with a reservation you still wait to be seated. Our waiter was incredibly undertrained. He never made eye contact so no one could ever get his attention. It took us 30 minutes after seating for him to take our drink order. It took another 30 minutes to get the drinks which were melted at that point. The food was missing items from the kitchen. The manager cared ZERO bit when we talked to him (probably because we interrupted his bussing tables) and he didn't even apologize??? The bathroom literally has tape holding things together and the tables are all beat up. We've been coming here 8 years and this experience will make us never come back. We love your food, but to have this this happen and still pay over $100 for our dinner is UNACCEPTABLE. read more

This place was good about a year ago. No idea what happened. The quality of the food fell off a cliff. Now it's inedible. The oil for the chips is rancid. Smells awful. The last two times we ate there we felt sick. I'm honestly surprised it's even open. Some of the worst food I've ever had. Loud irritating music. Staff seems indifferent which I don't blame them. If I was serving food that bad I would be too Really get better or close. read more

Food was good but boy is this place dirty! So much food on the floor. No one is cleaning it up. Really filthy. Not sure I want to come back. I used to think I would bring friends and family here but I won't now. The cleanliness needs to be fixed. Makes me worry about the kitchen which I can't see. Clean it up Management! Please. I want to like this place. read more

Good service. Food and drinks were amazing. We gathered for a birthday celebration that was a lot of fun. The chocolate pinata is a must if you are celebrating! read more

It gives me no joy to say this, but Uncle Julio's was a real letdown. Upon arrival, the broody (Timothee Chalamet wanna-be) host ignored us repeatedly before finally leading us to a table, sulking all the way. Once seated, we waited again to be greeted by our waitress. Thankfully, she was cheerful & attentive, but the food & drink service was still much too slow. The food itself left much to be desired. I've had more unctuous meals at Taco Bell and for a fraction of the cost. Like seriously PLEASE give me a cheesy bean & rice burrito instead of this. The salsa was overly spiced, but, in fairness, the frozen margaritas were tasty & helped wash the strange flavor down. It's a shame that the food & service were so disappointing, because the restaurant itself is very inviting and comfortable. In short, Uncle Julio is the relative I would avoid at extended family gatherings but it helps to have a drink in hand. read more

I've been to this restaurant many times over the years and unfortunately I've went from 5 stars down to 2 stars. We went for lunch today and it wasn't pleasant. The past 3 visits we have noticed something has changed. It isn't like it was a year ago. It's way overpriced and our server today was more worried about her phone than making sure we had what we needed. We had to ask another server for a refill of lemonade. I had 3 Chicken tacos with hardly any chicken for $19.00 and you have to ask for the " Complementary " beans. My wife had the steak fajitas for $28.00. My granddaughter had the kids 1 steak taco with a side and with an extra $4.00 charge for a lemonade, adding up to almost $15.00. We also had the mushroom quesadilla for an appetizer, which for me was the best part of our meal. Total bill was $82.00. No thanks Julio. read more

Ok so, to say that my wife likes Uncle Julio's is an understatement. She LOVES their fajitas and always looks forward to our next visit, going all the way back to our time in Arlington VA where we discovered our love for the Uncle Julio's experience. Sad to say, this visit was disappointing in comparison. The food was decent, the service was quick, but we sat at the bar, which was dirty and cluttered and gross. I kid you not there was a bus tub of dirty dishes on the bar the entire time we were there. The bar back area was littered with empty bottles and other garbage. The dude bro bartender repeatedly touched the trash can and then made drinks without washing his hands and - true story - when dude bro accidentally knocked the freestanding drink specials menu into the trash can, he pulled it out and returned it to the bar top. Disgusting! We had two margaritas each. The drinks were ok but inconsistent. With a bit more effort and care this bar could be so nice. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Tub of dirty dishes on the bar - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

We visited Uncle Julio's in Brentwood last night for dinner around 7:30 PM. It wasn't a busy night, likely due to the holiday just the day before, and the restaurant closes at 9 PM. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly and promptly seated. The service was excellent; our waitress was attentive, quickly brought us waters, and patiently answered all our questions about the menu. We started with appetizers: queso with ground beef and birria tacos. The queso was a bit greasy but flavorful. The birria tacos, served in small squares, were absolutely delicious, however a bit pricey for appetizers. For our entrées, I had the crispy tacos, and my partner ordered the quesadilla with steak. The steak came with a $4 upcharge, which brought the quesadilla to $19--a bit pricey, especially since there was not a lot steak added. Both dishes were fresh, tasty, and came in regular size portions. A helpful note: beans are complimentary if you request them, but you do need to ask. It's stated on the menu, so be sure to look out for it. We also tried two cocktails: Julio's Gold Margarita and Tres Amigos Margarita. Both drinks were delicious, well-balanced, and complemented our meals. The restaurant has an upscale Mexican vibe with soft background music, which allowed for easy conversation. It's spacious, with indoor seating, a bar area, and outdoor seating equipped with heaters for cooler nights. The outdoor area looked inviting, especially with its pretty lights, though it was too cold to sit outside. Parking is a bit spread out as the restaurant is part of a shopping strip. There's no parking directly at front, but there are options for street parking, a nearby lot in the shopping center, and a parking garage are back of shopping center which is a short walk to the restaurant. The prices are slightly higher than a typical Mexican restaurant, but the quality of food, and overall experience was good. They also offer a happy hour Monday through Friday from 3-6:00PM. The menu looked enticing, and we would come back to try happy hours as prices are more reasonable priced. Uncle Julio's delivered a great dining experience with attentive service, delicious food, and a welcoming ambiance. A bit pricey for portion size, however I would recommend it if you're looking for upscale Mexican meal. read more

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Fantastic night at UJ with Kathryn taking great care of us for Meredith's birthday!! Really good food tonight and fantastic margaritas. Will come back again soon. read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Fantastic time in the main dining room at Uncle Julios - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee

Update: Had a cardiologist appointment in the area and decided to give UJ's, as Vince Gill would say, 'one more last chance'. So glad we did! When we walked in at noon on a Wednesday, the restaurant was active and buzzing like the old days! A quick look around revealed the ripped booth seats had been replaced and the restaurant looked clean! My wife and I were hopeful. We were quickly seated and immediately noticed the previously unmanned vegetable cutting/tortilla making station was once again occupied and active. I told my wife I thought this was going to be awesome again. It was! Chips were fresh and hot, salsa was perfect, enchiladas were hot and melty, rice and beans were fresh, and the service was just right. Also, several great new options have been added to the lunch menu. My wife loved her combo plate which included a really good tamale. So thankful! UJ's has been a treasured tradition in our family for years and we look forward to our next visit from East Tennessee, which might be very soon due to TSSAA HS football playoffs! read more

Fantastic energy and fabulous service! Their happy hour is so reasonable with many favorites at a lower price point. Love the atmosphere and lively vibe!! The place is large with indoor and outdoor seating, great decor and very friendly staff. The bar area is a lot of fun with TV's and great conversations going on all around. The food is super enjoyable! The endless chips and salsa are just the beginning. Their chips are hot, fresh, light and crispy! Their home made salsa has a mild and spicy version. I really liked both of them. I have tried a few entrees and they have all been good. Recommend the shrimp dishes and the enchiladas were a winner as well. Their portions are quite big and the whole experience becomes a feast. The drinks, a must try. Very much liked the swirl frozen margaritas and the skinny margaritas were so flavorful and refreshing. I will be back again the next time I am around Brentwood! read more

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Once, this place used to be good. It's been spotty over the last couple of years but last week, it was awful. I ordered a taco salad with chicken and I got what I can only guess was canned chicken -- not grilled. It looked like canned tuna and had no taste. My husband and stepson ordered beef fajitas and the beef was so fat and gristly they couldn't cut it, much less want to eat it. The chips were mostly crumbs. When we asked if we could get chips that were, you know, the waiter shrugged and said: "I wish." $140 for bad food? No thanks. On top of that, whoever wiped down the booth left the seat with standing water on it when we were seated. There was nothing good about this experience. read more

The food and drinks were very good! The restaurant was clean and friendly staff. The bathroom was clean but very dim. read more

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We have eaten at Uncle Julio's several times but today will likely be the last. We went in around 5:30 pm today. There were AT LEAST a dozen open tables in the dining area that we could see from the hostess stand PLUS three high top tables in the bar area. The blonde hostess asked if we had reservations, which we did not. She then said it would be a 3 HOUR wait and refused to take our name. We stood in the hostess area until 3 spots opened at the bar. We ate dinner at the bar. We watched the entire time and nobody was EVER seated at any of the empty high top tables in the bar area and there were still several open tables in the main dining area. The drinks weren't nearly as good as they used to be. The chicken was rubbery and the steak chewy. The sides and toppings that accompanied our fajitas were a joke and we had to ask for additional. I don't know what happened to Uncle Julio's but it has seriously gone down hill read more

Service at it's worst! Received our meal before we received our cocktails. Manager touched the table and I mentioned that I don't drink alcohol with dinner. He ensured me, he would bring me a fresh cocktail. Never happened! Check came, paid and then the server lost my credit card only to find it sitting on an empty table. This location needs better management & training. Outside we found 15 kids, unsupervised running around like lunatics. All around - a bad night! read more

The food versus the cost is a big thing. We can get great Tex/Mex for much cheaper. We chose Uncle Julio's because it is close, and thought it might be a little more tasty. The cheese dip was expensive and mediocre. I bought the largest size and it was not enough to feed more than 2 people. My husband got the tacos and they were ok, but not remarkable. I am still amazed that people are willing to accept mediocre food. read more

I attended this restaurant celebrating a family members birthday. Very nice location and spacious facility . The service was very. The average rating is given due to the food and the very high prices. My wife ordered chicken quesadillas that had no taste and cost $20. The food for the entire party was average at best and again overpriced. The best part about the food was the freshly made guacamole. read more

They never have beer said they forgot to order it two months ago then this month said lost their license for beer. Margaritas were watered down no longer on happy hour for silver. Margarita ! Food is disgusting. They burnt the onions which I thought was black chips ! When I asked management, what was this That I was eating .Manager said oh it's onions and I go, dear GOD this will cause cancer!!!! Brunt crispy BLACK onions to put in the queso was disgusting. I do believe this place is going under. I wish Cantina Larado would take this property over. !!!!!!!' Watered down drinks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We went in on a Friday. They had just changed the menu that every day bartenders were upset. They didn't know what was going on or how to serve anything because of new menu when they got to work. GO ELSE WHERE!!!! read more

Great food. Was seated quickly. Service was on point. You can't go wrong with the chocolate piñata.

This is one of the few places can give a 10 the customer service was some of the best I've had recently. The margs were so good. The atmosphere was super intimate every item I've had was amazing my favorite was the nachos and the churros. Thank you again for having me read more

Uncle Julio's Brentwood - Fajitas and Crab & Shrimp Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Brentwood, Tennessee