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    Uncle Julio's

    2.9 (484 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Margarita flight
    Maddy K.

    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.

    Tortilla Soup
    Emily S.

    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!

    Delicious salsa
    Liz A.

    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.

    Kisha C.

    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.

    Torrie B.

    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.

    Bland tortilla soup
    Moises C.

    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

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    Food is overpriced, service is terrible, management is somehow worse. You'd be better off going to Taco Bell.

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    Our server Nate provided excellent service. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and made our dining experience exceptional."

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    service was very good, but food was expensive for what you get. Small portions and food was just Ok

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    It's a very nice tucked away place and I would definitely give it another shot. I spoke with Nick…read morewho was one of the owners, and got talking about barbecuing. The brisket was better than the pork. The only thing I wished was that I wanted it to be more smoky. The barbecue pork was decent, but I would definitely want to try the ribs during the weekend. He was very nice and very accommodating and added in some sweet pickled jalapeños, which were phenomenal. The brisket sandwich was definitely a good hit. Had the coleslaw and mac & cheese...and that was not bad at all!Had a little bit more mayo than expected with a tad of vinegar, which was OK. Overall, it was a very good lunch/dinner. (by the way, I liked the Kansas City better than the Texas but Texas sauce was also very good! They make their own homemade sauce by the way ) Nick was a great conversational piece and they are going to be starting with a food truck pretty soon which is gonna be pretty neat. He does take a lot of pride in his work, and it shows! So I guess keep an eye open for that. Nice job, Nick. I'll give you the next star an update this review once I have your ribs. Is that a Deal? (because I'm a big-time rib guy.) Thanks again Nick!

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    Uncle Julio's

    Uncle Julio's

    2.8
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    07/15/24 - This is the first time I've been to an Uncle Julio's. I've heard very mixed reviews on…read morethe food. The breakdown on the food I ate. The chips were ok, but I enjoyed both of the salsas. They were both good. The red one was very garlicky I really enjoyed this and kept munching on it. The other salsa had more of a smoky chipotle type flavoring this was also very good. For my main course I ordered 2 steak tacos w/beans & rice. The steak tacos were ok but nothing extraordinary. The beans was more of a bean soup than beans. The seasoning was very good. The rice was nothing special. Our server Diana was nothing short of remarkable. When I think of stellar service I think of someone like Diana. She was spot on in every aspect. From the time we got there she was there to take our drink orders & to see if we wanted to get appetizers prior to ordering our main courses. She was always checking back to see if we needed anything. THANK YOU DIANA FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE.

    Great service, but food? Eh…read more Service was overall great. Our waiter Patrick was very attentive and was full of smiles. The vibe is low warm light and cute. There is lots of seating as well. The main downside to my experience was the food. I ordered the quesa-birria tacos which were actually great as an appetizer, but my main dish was just sad. I ordered the enchilada combo, one chicken and one beef. The tortillas were stiff, and there was barely any salsa on them. The chicken enchilada was covered with an overwhelming amount of lime, the rice was flavorless and the beans were watery. I hesitate to call this place clean because my water cup had crusted gunk on it, which makes me believe they don't wash their dishes too well.

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    Bar area in Uncle Julio's Vernon Hills.
    Bar area in Uncle Julio's Vernon Hills.
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    They make fresh tortillas and guacamole.
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