Went here with a friend. We asked for a table for two it took us about 10 minutes to get seated. Once we were seated it took us about at least an hour to get our food when we asked if we were going to get our food the person there said he would ask if our food was done but never got back to us. eventually, when we did get our food, the chips were soggy, the food was just OK. The server was very absent and we had to flag him down multiple times. The restaurant looked nice though. read more

Stopped by with my friend and we sat at the bar for a meal and drink. We tried a few of their classic sides and chicken fajitas, and overall there were some really good flavors throughout the meal. Most of the ingredients tasted fresh, too. The beans were soft, warm, and flavorful, with a subtle smoky, almost bacon-like flavor that gave them some extra depth without being overpowering. The rice had a good blend of seasoning and spices, and you could taste the flavor throughout. The only downside was that it was a little on the tougher side and could have been softer and more moist. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables tasted fresh. This was one of my favorite parts of the meal because everything came together nicely. The salsa was really good and wasn't overly spicy. It wasn't your typical tomato-heavy salsa either. It had a bolder roasted and smoky flavor with a little kick. It had enough spice to give it some character without being overwhelming. The tortillas were a good size and easy to eat. They had that authentic-style tortilla flavor I enjoy, although they were a little bland on their own and could have used a touch more seasoning. The chips were fresh, thin, and crispy, exactly how I like them. They had a great crunch and paired really well with the salsa. The El Jefe was definitely one of the more fun drinks. It comes with Exotico Reposado, Ancho Reyes, and their agave house sour, with a salt and pepper rim. The tequila is served separately, so you get to shake and pour it yourself at the table. I liked that little interactive touch, and the drink had a nice balance of sweet, citrusy, and a little smoky heat from the Ancho Reyes. I also tried their espresso martini. Perfect blend of tequila and coffee. Both drinks were flavorful and worth trying if you like cocktails with a little something extra. The service was okay overall. Our waiter did come by to take our drink and food orders and checked on us when needed, but he didn't seem quite as attentive as I would have liked. It seemed like he was also focused on getting some of his closing tasks done, so there wasn't much extra check-in throughout the meal when I wanted to order my second drink. That said, we still got everything we needed, so I'd describe the service as okay. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and drinks. A couple of things could have been a little better, but there were enough good flavors that I'd be open to coming back and trying more from the menu. read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Espresso Martini - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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I would put 0 stars if I could. The service was ok at best. It took a while for drinks to come out. One of us couldnt get a frozen marg as the bartender didnt know how to work the blender. The food was not very good. Maybe some of the worst restaurant food I have ever had. The rice is very overcooked and hard. The salsa has no flavor. The beans taste like canned baked beans. The waitress mixed up 3 peoples orders and couldnt tell which tacos are which. The food was all bitter and no real flavor profile. One of our margs had a moldy raspberry as a garnish. The cups were super dirty and the table waters had stuff floating in them. The prices are very high for very below average food. The ambiance was ok. Weird that there was 3 people in this big restaurant during the dinner rush, not surprised after eating it. We got charged for everything we ordered even though we didnt get 2 margs and got served moldy and dirty food. Only the chips and the guac were around ok. Would not recommend. read more

Went for a bday dinner and loved the chocolate piñata dessert to share! I really like that they start you off with chips and salsa for the table. The margarita flight I tried was delicious but pretty strong. I really enjoyed the fish tacos, rice and bean plate as I thought it had a lot of good flavors. I added Coquita cheese on top which made it even better. The guacamole was also tasty and paired well with my meal. Overall would recommend trying out for a modern tex-mex menu. read more

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Uncle Julio is no longer family. Why would a family member turn his back on us? Now to be fair, " Jay" our server was new but at some point maybe a member of management could help. Apps came out, half way through the apps, mains showed up. No follow up for drinks, waited 17 min to receive the bill for food that was overpriced and bland, uncreative and forgettable. Come on Julio, put in a little effort for the family. Unfortunately, I am looking for a new mexican influenced Uncle figure who appreciates family get togethers! read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Dry quasadilla..rice had no extra bits such as peppers or onion. Too much cotija on Quesadilla...what a big letdown - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

We had a wonderful afternoon visit at Uncle Julio's. We arrived in time for the happy hour special -- only available at the bar -- and enjoyed margaritas. We then split the tortilla soup and chicken fajitas. The soup had a phenomenal flavor and was just the right amount of spicy. The fajitas are my go to at Mexican restaurants and the ones here do not disappoint. Well cooked and great taste! read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Tortilla Soup - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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We picked this place for cinco de mayo because you could make a reservation. The place was very busy when we got there. I ordered a regular margarita and my sister got a Paloma. The drinks took a while but you could see they were busy. We really liked the salsa that came with chips. I think it was a black bean salsa. My sister's steak quesadilla was delicious. I got their special that was a different take on chile rellenos, chile puebra. They were deep fried. They were decent but incredibly hot when first buying into it. I wouldn't make this my go to Mexican restaurant but if needing to accommodate a group of heading to a suburb, I'd go back. read more

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First & last time eating here today. 12:28am can't sleep, literally have food poisoning.... So if that can tell you anything... read more

Really great Mexican food. I had the fajitas, came out hot and tasted great. Dessert options are very cool and unique, including a chocolate piñata type thing that hangs over your table. Big place inside. Old school tortilla machine chugging away - reminds me of my childhood when every Mexican place had that. Service was ok - had a hiccup with the drinks that was not great, but not bad enough to ruin the experience. read more

The ambience of the restaurant was really nice on the outside as well as the inside. Our waitress was very friendly however we had to keep reminding her to bring certain items for example water and our rice/beans with the meal. When it comes to our meals, it was not all that great. The flavor was not there. The rice was hard and crunchy. The queso cheese was not good at all. Overall this is not a restaurant that I would visit again. read more

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Food was good, Jay was our server and he was great. Ambiance was good wasn't to loud.

Terrific experience. Went at 5:45pm on Sunday, July 5th and it was mostly empty at that time. I ordered the steak fajitas and they were incredibly tender and well seasoned. read more

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Happy with our choice to eat out tonight. Food was delicious, as well as the margaritas.

Stopped here on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch with my friends. Our waitress was lovely and provided great service! We ordered some non-alcoholic watermelon margaritas and they were delicious! The table-side guac was fresh and tasty but the chips were a bit too thin and kept breaking in the bowl. We ordered a variety of main dishes. I really liked my shrimp fajitas, but the rice and beans were only ok. Prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

I was visiting Milwaukee and I was looking forward tk some good food. I made the decision to go to this restaurant and boy was that the wrong decision. The service was ok, and the ambiance was too dark and a little weird. But speaking about the food it was a very bad experience. Starting with the salsa, there was not much flavor, I asked for something spicy and they brought the same salsa. I got the quesa birria, and my co worker got the barbacoa tacos. It was very disappointing that they both had the exact same meat when they were clearly different dishes. However the consome with my dish was so salty that it was inedible. I then took a bite of the quesadilla and it was also inedible. My co worker took a bite of her Taco was also stated that it was so salty it was inedible. By far the worst dish of food I have ever had at any restaurants in over 20 different states. I would not recommend this place at all. It is sad that the customer is the last taste taster, because I am sure that no one tried the console before I got to our table. Very disappointing read more

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The food was awful. When they first opened, the food was fantastic. The beans, chips and guacamole was good. Service is still good , but the food.... yuk!! Will never go back! read more

Server was excellent! They no longer have the pico type salsa (which was very good), and only have the black pepper type salsa now (which is like a 5 out of 10). The taco bar Tuesday was enough for two and the meat tasted fresh. The Grand Swirl with a Grand Marnier lim cup floater was delish (not too sweet) and the sangria in it was not overpowering. The server even brought a few extra soft tortillas they had just made, they were warm and had a good flavor. Would go back again to try other dishes!! read more

Absolutely the worst experience I have EVER had at a restaurant. There basically was no service, our waiter never brought out the waters we asked for, never refilled chips or salsa. Never even got a second drink order in. We had small children with our group and ordered their food right away. We had to ask several times where it was and then when it came out, it was wrong. The correct food was never received. I understand we had larger party, but we made a reservation so they were aware. A total of 3 hours was spent trying to get our food order correct with no success. It was a birthday party that was never acknowledged and we ran out of patience to order the chocolate piñatas which was suppose to be the highlight of the night. VERY disappointed. We use to love this place. read more

I dont leave many bad reviews but this was warranted. Worst service ive ever had. They missed pretty much everything we ordered. Didnt check on us. Severely understaffed. I dont even know where to start so im just not going to get into detail. Wouldnt be surprised if this place shuts down within the next few months. Awful awful awful experience. No apologies from the staff. Charged us the full bill even though every single thing was either incomplete or didnt come. read more

Service was the absolute worst I've ever had. It happens, I get it, staffing issues and such, but everyone was completely clueless and had no idea what they were doing. Best bet is to go somewhere else for good, authentic Mexican food because this place is terrible. read more

First time here. My experience did not start off well being waiting a fairly long time to be seated. Once seated it took several minutes to get any service and when we got a Kraft of water my water glass was chipped. When got chips and salsa but took several minutes again to get are order. Once ordered an order of queso showed up that we didn't order and was charged for. Our server did the best he could considering how short a staffed they were. Food was ok not great. Outside of our server our visit was not good and most likely won't be back read more

Service was horrible. Food mediocre. They have just the basics. No chimichangas. Expensive too.

Enjoy going here for the tacos and loved the decorations and the steak! Sometimes the wait times can be long and also take a bit to get food but the food is always delicious. read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Carnitas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Uncle Julio's missed the mark for me. The interior looks nice and inviting, and then you get the menu. The prices were higher than expected on just about everything, and the quality of the food was just ok. If there was cheese on something, it was smothered, and you couldn't taste anything else. If there wasn't cheese, there was far too little flavor. You could taste a little, which left you wanting more where none existed. The drinks were good, as was most of the food presentation. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu (as she should have been; there wasn't much to memorize, sadly). We came here because we had purchased gift cards from Costco, and wanted to try it out. I'm glad we did, but unless someone has a party here, I see no real need to come back. 24/2024 read more

We had dinner here Christmas Eve, we made the reservation before reading the terrible Yelp reviews, so honestly we walked in with low expectations. We had a gift card so we figured now was a good a time as any to try it out. Our drinks & dinner were very good, as was the service, I had the steak fajitas and my table mates each had steak and shrimp combo. Their (complimentary) chips are excellent, fresh out of the fryer & delicious. Honestly everything about our meal was solid and we will gladly return. Not quite sure if we hit this place on a good night or if they've done a major shake up in response to the recent poor reviews, but either way I'm glad to give these guys a 5 out of 5 rating. read more

We went here Saturday for lunch. Had the chicken fajitas. Also had the chicken quesadilla. Very good. read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Fajitas and quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

We used to go to Uncle Julio's all the time, although the past few years things went downhill. The bad thing about that is that they still have the BEST Steak Fajitas in town. For our anniversary we decided to give it another try and I'm really glad we did. Our waitress Alexis was fantastic! Even though she was pulling multiple duties, she kept up with what needed to be done and is very good at her job. If she's not a trainer, she should be. It's hard to find good service these days and I feel they could use more just like her. As always the Steak Fajitas were fantastic. Everyone in our party ordered them and were glad they did. If you haven't been there in a while, I would give it another shot ( and ask for Alexis). We'll be back soon because of the service we received that night and the taste of the fajitas! read more

Really loved the food at Uncle Julio's. There were five in our party. Between us, we had fish tacos, mushroom tacos, a stuffed poblano, and two combination platters. Everyone enjoyed the food, the serving sizes were just right, and we left stuffed and happy. Two of us had the house margaritas. I was surprised at how good the "basic" margaritas were and I can only imagine the more expensive ones are even better. The service, however, was soooo slow! It took at least 10 minutes to get a lemonade. My entree order was incorrect, as were three of our sides. The server was very nice, but everything just took so long! After our meal we had to wait to pay because the servers share the portable pay stations. Another server walked by several times while we were paying and looked over our shoulders to see if we were done with the machine yet. Bottom line: I would go back, but I'd make sure I had plenty of time. read more

We dined in on a busy busy Saturday and the staff was all moving. The restaurant looked great lots on windows and space. The food and service were so good. We had Jessy as our server and she was really kind and helpful. read more

Popped into Uncle Julio's for some pre-movie food and drinks on a Thursday night. My three friends and I were informed that there was a long wait for a table, so we opted to sit at the bar instead. The bummer is that there were tons of available tables the whole night, so this place is surely experiencing the unfortunate staff-shortage happening everywhere. The bar was certainly good enough though. We snagged the corner spot and were quickly greeted by the bartender with waters. Everyone opted for one of their margaritas (they even make me an NA version that was tasty). I had a sip of my sis-in-law's El Jefe Margarita and boyyy was that good! It was definitely on the spicer side and even came with a big ol' jalapeno on the rim. This one is only the beginning of the many marg options on the menu though. They even have a rotating flavor of the month. As for food, we all left stuffed! They portions here are no joke. As with most Mexican food places, they placed in front of us a massive bowl of tortilla chips and salsa for us to snack on while we waited for our entrees. I went with the street tacos and loved them. They're packed with all the good stuff... habanero salsa, jalapeño peppers, pico, avocado, cilantro, and I choose grilled shrimp as my option. No way could I finish all three of these tacos along with the rice, but the two I had we're thoroughly enjoyed. Enchiladas, a big tortilla chicken bowl, and a shrimp platter were liked by my friends as well! Come hungry :) read more

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Bartenders have always been fun to talk to and the food is great Tex mex style. The fajita dishes are amazing and their guacamole is iconic

We went at 4:30 to dinner and place was not crowded. Server was nice but not super attentive. Food was good but not all was hot. Tamales were so salty that the person who ordered them couldn't eat them. Food and drinks were both slow in coming out. Would not recommend for the price - which was not cheap read more

I treated my parents to an early dinner here yesterday and was very surprised to see such negative reviews. Not sure if we got lucky and caught the staff on a good day but our order was placed correctly and service was very prompt and friendly. Everything was clean. I had the beef barbacoa tacos, my mom had the fish tacos, and my dad had the chicken quesadilla. My mom and I also had one cocktail each - both were very tequila forward but good. We were hungry and they brought plenty of chips and salsa and the portions were generous. My parents were ranting about how good the food was. read more

Stopped here after a reservation fell through at another restaurant. It was busy but when I went back to the bathroom, I noticed a lot of open tables, many un-bussed. We had a 10-15 minute wait so we ordered 2 regular house margaritas at the bar. It took our whole wait time to receive our margaritas. The bartender was going pretty slow and we saw many servers milling about at the bar chatting. Felt worse for a man eating at the bar. He received his food without silverware and had to wait a while to eat until silverware was dropped off. He also ordered another drink while we were at the bar (bottle of beer) and he still hadn't received it by the time our table was ready. Our server, Grace, was great - very friendly and attentive. The food was good - I had the cauliflower burrito bowl and my friend got the chicken bowl. The chips were good but extremely greasy. Unfortunately, most of the restaurant seemed dirty. Much of the floor was covered with food/spills. All in all, I don't anticipate a return visit soon. read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Cauliflower bowl - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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Nice looking restaurant, BUT you'd better bring alot of money . Food was mediocre and quite pricey. Biggest thing was price of the drinks. outrageous prices. Double Bacardi and diet coke was $17.50 . I will never go back. Alot of better Mexican restaurants around with better food and prices. read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Had an amazing meal here and very good service, definitely will come back. Kyle did table side guacamole, and it was out of this world. read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Table side guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Updating my previous review to note I did try and reach out to the email below several times with no response or a reply back saying my email was "blocked". Very disappointed in their customer service. read more

Uncle Julio's Brookfield - Mexican Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

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I was extremely disappointed! This is nothing like the original Uncle Julio's in Texas. The decor is more of an overpriced steakhouse than Mexican. The service was very slow & this was a Thursday evening. They weren't busy. I think the waitress must have been new. She rarely came to check on us & would take forever to refill drinks, chips, salsa & only if we got her attention & requested it. We ordered the table side guacamole. Poor presentation! Every place I have been, you could see the presentation. Not here! It was blocked by jars. Food needs spices and definitely needs to be cooked longer. We all had fajitas. Chicken was pink, steak was almost raw & the tortillas were doughy and overcooked. We will not go back! read more

My favorite taco Tuesday place! Absolutely love, the unlimited toppings and the sizable amount of meat that you get with a choice of chicken or beef. Can't beat it anywhere around. Fresh ingredients, the tortilla machine and display when it's an action is a bonus like dinner with a show. read more

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Food does not have quality they had before. I ate a steak with any flavor, not juicy and dificultad tilo eat