I just wanted to tell Uncle Julio's and the manager John and our server Taz, thank you very much for making a special night even more special!!! My wife and I were celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary....I know not a huge partying event...lol! We meet John as we came in and he made us feel welcomed and told us to take our time and enjoy the evening. We had a great time with our server and everyone. Food was great and the serves was top shelf!!! We will now make it a tradition to always come back each year!!! Thank you again and see you next year.....:) read more

Love this place! Especially like the bacon wrapped shrimp (Honey Habanero Shrimp) and REALLY DIG their Portobello Fajitas - TDF! I have enjoyed their food in the dining room, at the bar and for delivery. Always delish. I do prefer sitting at the bar if our party is 3 or less. Excellent service - friendly, social and on top of it. My one beef is with delivery...I am not a fan of their beans (I know, I know...some truly enjoy them) and yet you can't substitute more rice (or veggies) for the beans. ‍ Overall - a solid 4. Looking forward to trying their HH once Dry January and Lent are complete! read more

Uncle Julio's - Veggie fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Went in on a Tuesday evening with colleagues. We had made a reservation ahead of time. It wasn't too busy yet and we were seated immediately after checking in. The interior space is nice and offers plenty of small and a few larger tables for bigger groups. I had heard good things about the food here from a colleague so i was pretty excited about the food. Two of my colleagues asked for a particular drink but they were all out. It was only about 5:30pm at the time. Soft drinks orders includes refills. I ordered the cochinito pibil. The flavors of the pork was delicious however the food including the beans and rice were lukewarm. The pork had a sweet taste with a bit of a spicy kick. The service was great, the crew kept checking in on us and refilling drinks. Tortillas were brought to the table but they also were not hot. I recommend the chocolate piñata which is fun for the table. The piñata comes with a foot long stick which is then used to bust open the piñata and enjoy the treats includes. Creative and fun concept. read more

I went in just to grab chips, queso and salsa. After waiting 25 mins and never getting my order. I walked out! As simple as it seems it shouldn't take that long to get a bag of chips, small queso and pint of salsa. 5 STARS.. Texano Cocina, 5622 Lemmon Ave. Just down from Uncle Julios got it done in 10mins and was out the door. read more

We came to Uncle Julios for the first time and tried their queso along with the carnitas tacos. The atmosphere inside was clean and felt very similar to the atmosphere of other chain Mexican places like on the border. Our server was extremely polite and attentive throughout the whole meal. The queso was enjoyable and I thought the carnitas were also a solid choice. Overall, this felt like chain Mexican food done well. Although I have other preferences in this genre, I would come back. read more

Uncle Julio's - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Food is so amazing I try and go every Tuesday and Thursday, friendly environment, wait or waitress they ROCK read more

Uncle Julio's - Stackable nachos - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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First time here Impressed with the cleanliness and atmosphere. Not loud just right. Our server is amazing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Big shout out to Marcelo greeted us with a welcoming smile and attitude. Darnell our server was absolutely amazing. The food was delicious. We are satisfied and happy I will be back for sure. read more

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They didn't have the honey sauce that goes on the salmon and the young men working in the back come out and say out load it's to go home everyone leave . Mind you it's 10:20 and we had just got our food . Brought out the salmon and asked if I wanted to try different sauce like NO. read more

Uncle Julio's is a great Tex mex spot while also offering traditional Mexican cuisine. They have all of your favorites and wide variety menu of items to choose from. Plenty of margaritas to choose from and they also offer a happy hour. Their quesabirria is delicious as an appetizer and fajitas are excellent. Served with plenty of meat and veggies. We sat at the bar and got great service and the interior is new and trendy. A great spot for lunch or dinner. read more

Uncle Julio's - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Alyssa averted kitchen team were amazing. They handled our large group with accuracy and excellent service. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Location Just off Lemmon, Oak Lawn Parking Large lot, valet option Atmosphere Mexican family restaurant Seating Outside, inside high and low tops, bar-great for groups. Service This visit the reason for 3/5 stars. We ordered the happy hour quesadilla but we were served another quesadilla-not on the menu-which was an up-charge and he was adamantly defensive about it. Menu Generous lunch and happy hour menu. We had the not-happy hour chicken quesadilla with a generous scoop of guac, sour cream, and shredded salad. We also had the happy hour chili queso, which we thought would have chili in it but...margaritas are wonderful as are the chips-light and not heavily salted. Salsa is delish! Summary Great local Mexican restaurant. Be very clear about happy hour menu choices. read more

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This is a great location off of lemon Avenue in Dallas Texas. I ordered a three enchilada meal with beans a tortilla soup. I also ordered a watermelon martini and a Sprite. I booked my reservation with the Resy app and the service was fantastic. 10 stars. She was fast, friendly and constantly made sure I had everything I needed. My whole meal was about $46. I would highly recommend this location and the service here. read more

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Well our server was very good, I ordered crab, shrimp enchiladas, very good rice and charro beans; the beans were very salty, so we had send those back for black beans. I did find the restaurant unusually empty for a Friday during lunch our, but it worked for me read more

Uncle Julio's - Crab and Crab & Shrimp Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Really Decent Food, But Service Needs Work.. We visited the Uncle Julio's on Lemmon Ave recently and overall had a pretty good meal, but the service definitely left something to be desired. We ordered a variety of fajitas - shrimp, steak, and chicken - and I have to say, everything was delicious. The meats were flavorful, cooked perfectly, and the portions were generous. We really enjoyed the food and all the fixings that came with it. However, the service was incredibly slow. It felt like we were constantly waiting - for our drinks, for our order to be taken, for the food to arrive, and even for the check. It really put a damper on what could have been a fantastic experience, and drops a 5 star experience to a 3 star experience. The manager was even within eyesight of us and could not have NOT known we were not getting attended to, but stayed at the host stand visiting with the host and another waitperson who apparently did not have enough to do If you're willing to wait, the food is worth it. But if you're in a hurry or expect attentive service, you might be disappointed. read more

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The food was pricey but definitely worth it. They start of with chips and salsa with the drink of ur desire. I visited Uncle julios to celebrate my best friends 17th birthday. We had a great time especially with the piñata. Great experience here. read more

Uncle Julio's - This is my best friend with her piñata - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The host was amazing and very welcoming. There was something sticky on the chair that almost ruined my dress. So we moved the chairs around the table. There were also two tables with old dishes and food from guests before us. It kind of killed the vibe for the rest of the restaurant...it looked really bad and they sat there the whole time we were there. The front of the restaurant was clean, it was just the back tables where we were sitting. We were looking for a meal to share for two people, she suggested the mixed fajitas. We added the birria tacos. We asked for the steak to be cooked medium rare, it came out well done and kind of chewy- there was no pink or red in the middle of the cuts. Also, that serving was not enough for us both. We're glad we ordered the extra entree- the birria tacos were good. Our server was not as attentive as expected. She refilled the water cups, but we had to ask for a soda refill twice. Our table stacked up with dishes, by the time we ordered dessert, she took a few plates away, but she was definitely focused on the large party that was sat next to us. We have been to other restaurants that were more attentive and had bigger portions for the same price. We're probably not going to come back. read more

Went to lunch with my parents before they left town. First time being on a Tuesday so go the taco bar which is an amazing deal. So much food that I have leftovers for a couple meals. Upgraded the ground beef to fajita steak which was a great decision. I usually get the steak fajitas here since the steak and flour tortillas are perfection. Good service and was able to get refills on all the sides for the taco bar. read more

Uncle Julio's - Tuesday Taco Bar - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Very disappointed. My husband and I came in for a date night and were excited, but after being seated, we were completely ignored. We waited a long time while other tables that arrived after us were served. No one acknowledged us, and we eventually left. To top it off, the staff said "thank you for coming" as we walked out -- even though we were never served. Unacceptable. read more

The happy hour deal on margaritas here is amazing!! I got a couple frozen margaritas and they were delicious and only $4 each!!! The rest of the experience was meh. Salsa is ok. Bartender underperformed. I ordered the fish tacos which had so much batter it felt like biting into a funnel cake. I had a nice display of food going, but really, I'd go elsewhere if I really wanted to enjoy everything. read more

Uncle Julio's - Baja fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The good news about Uncle Julio's is that the food is tasty and fresh. The bad news is that tasty and fresh food isn't enough to stand out in a crowded Dallas restaurant market with plenty of competition. My dinner experience was pleasant enough and the service was as expected (friendly, competent). It's just that you can find a lot of better choices locally in my humble opinion. read more

Uncle Julio's - Fajitas. - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Better than expected! The portion size is a little smaller than other Tex-Mex restaurants in the area, but the quality is on point! The fajitas were tasty and not too greasy. The chips were thin, light, and perfectly salted. I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

Uncle Julio's - Fajitas for 2. - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We usually eat at the Allen location but had some business in Dallas so opted to eat at the Lemmon location. Big mistake! After waiting for nearly 10 minutes for anyone to even ask for our drink order we find out that they no longer serve the red salsa (the salsa that had the flavor). Now they serve a brown soupy flavorless crap and call it salsa. Our bowl of chips consisted of a few chips and a lot of crumbs. Husband ordered a margarita and had to ask for it a couple of times. I ordered fajitas like I normally do but this was a mistake as well. Meat was tough and over cooked. The tortillas were thick and small (think silver dollar pancake size). I asked for some regular size tortillas and was very rudely told no. Just a miserable experience from start to finish and it will be our last visit! read more

Uncle Julio's - This plate is the small plate they bring you with the queso, not a full size plate. - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Came with my mom for lunch and we were seated quickly with an attentive waitress. I ordered a guacamole appetizer and frozen strawberry margarita. I did enjoy both of these items prior to our food arriving. For my meal, I ordered the chicken fajitas with corn tortillas and with charro beans, rice. The fajitas came out sizzling, nicely cooked, and the charro beans had good flavoring to them. I can say their salsas (they have two) were very spot on and enjoyable. My mother did say she enjoyed her enchiladas. I do look forward to returning to try out other food and drink items. read more

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Fajitas were outstanding! Perfectly seasoned. Perfectly grilled. Service was on point. Always when needed but never excessive. Highly recommend. read more

This is the OG Julio's. I have been visiting this location since 1988. Lots of things have changed, and it is definitely more of a chain atmosphere than it used to be, but the food is still very good. Great fajitas, grilled shrimp, and very good enchiladas and traditional Mexican food. A good place for Tex Mex, excellent margaritas and of course the original Swirls. Our server, Angelina, was awesome. read more

Uncle Julio's - Guadalajara. Delish - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I ordered 3 Fajita Family meals for 4 for a work meeting ($293.) I did not get the correct meat, beans or tortillas resulting in some of our team to not be able to eat the lunch. Within 20 minutes of getting the order I called the restaurant and spoke with Mark the GM. Mark told me 3 times that I must have ordered from "some other site" even after I told him I ordered from the Uncle Julio's website. He repeated that his kitchen tickets show what someone orders correctly. Mark told me that I read the menu wrong - even after he looked at the Uncle Julio's website to see where the wording and options are incorrectly listed in regards to what prints on the kitchen ticket. Mark told me that it was out of his hands and I needed to call corporate because corporate took away the option to order BEEF FAJITAS. I have to say that was one of the silliest responses ever. I believe Mark could have heard me out, verified what the issue was, seen that the website vs his kitchen ticket was inconsistent and apologized for the issue, offered a partial refund or a credit for the trouble. Instead he took no responsibility and told me "I don't know where you ordered from", put me on hold for several minutes twice, asked me to verify my order repeatedly, blamed corporate with one of the most ridiculous excuses ever - what Mexican restaurant would think of removing beef fajitas from a menu? I have left 3 messages with the corporate messaging line yet no one has responded. I was able to talk with a catering manager that also looked at the website and found that the Lemmon location did not have the correct options listed. She said she would connect with the person that manages the menu on website and pass my contact info to guest relations. I just checked their site today and the buttons are correct - but no one has reached out to me. I am disappointed in their service from Mark at the restaurant to corporate guest relations. read more

Uncle Julio's - Website when I ordered on 8.11.25. Wording states steak with carnitas or chicken and you have to pick one of the 2 options to add to steak. - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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I visited the Uncle Julio's on Lemmon Ave recently and was really disappointed with both the food and the service. I ordered the Rojo Enchiladas and any real flavor. For a place in the heart of Dallas known for Tex-Mex, you'd expect the sauce to have some seasoning or depth, but it was just flat and tasteless. ​To make matters worse, the service was pretty bad. The waitress wasn't attentive at all, and despite paying for the extra protein, the dish was still underwhelming. I've been to other locations, but the Lemmon Ave spot really missed the mark this time. I won't be rushing back to this location anytime soon. read more

One of my favorite places for a delicious carne asada and some bacon wrapped shrimp! A family friendly place, perfect for any occasion. I highly recommend asking for Mayra, she's absolutely the best whether she is serving or behind the bar. She is always so attentive, hospitable, and friendly! read more

Best experience every time! Mayra always makes sure we are well taken care of and the food never disappoints!!!

I just relocated back to Dallas from being gone for 14 years. This place must have changed hands. I was there at noon and was the only customer present. They used to serve fresh fruit with every entree but that is no longer the case. Wont be going back Server kept pushing cocktails even after i explained to him that i was a working Uber driver read more

The queso and guacamole were amazing. It's very hard to beat homemade tortillas. Shrimp fajitas for the win!

We came to check this place out and we were doing OK until we realized the person waiting on us was just rude and careless. We did the Taco special that is advertised on their Instagram for Tuesdays, but the waiter failed to tell us there's a different charge for certain proteins. He basically tricked us and when the pricing wasn't right, he said "you never asked if there was an extra charge for the steak." I'm sorry, but I'm used to establishments with waiters who are experienced in customer service and would explain if there's an additional charge to any modifications or choices. He was just rude for absolutely no reason and when we brought it up, he was just nonchalant and blamed us instead of explaining what was going on and apologizing for not being thorough, which is pretty much his job, but it's not like the tacos were the best thing going. I would highly recommend going somewhere else. It just taste like gentrified, Mexican food and for the price you can go someplace authentic and a smaller food chain and get a better experience. read more

love uncle julio's! i was invited to lunch with a friend of mine's, and its become my favorite taco salad spot! there are two types of salads i will always opt for: a taco salad or a cesar salad. uncle julio's taco salad, currently sits at number one on my list. their drinks are decent, but depending on what you order can be a little pricey. the staff can be hit or miss, but i havent had an awful experience, just not absolutely incredible... but they make up for it with that taco salad ive sat both inside and outside (before the weather cranked up to over 100). i preferred sitting outside, because when i sat inside there was an incredibly large group and they were equally loud. i understand the restaurant had no control over that... but it definitely cut my visit short. overall its a decent tex-mex place, and i have dined in and ordered takeout and the quality was the same both ways! if you are ever in the gheyborhood and in need of a margarita & chips + salsa, go to uncle julio's. read more

Uncle Julio's - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I don't know why you would get rid of the fajita nachos. You had the best ones out of every place. You just lost a lifelong customer. read more

I left a review last month after contacting the restaurant and being directed to call corporate. Called corporate, left voice messages for guest relations and nothing (other than conversation with catering manager.) The response to my review was to contact guest relations via email. I did over 2 weeks ago and again, no response. Now Uncle J has me doing a 2nd negative review! Why bother having a team respond to reviews if there is no real care from guest relations to follow through? read more

So sad. Shrimp totally undercooked. Last time we went here it was great. Awful tonight. Awful.

It's so sad. Julio's used to be an icon in Oak Lawn. I kept trying but every time I went in the past few months it was one disappointing experience after another. The food is not what it used to be. The service has sunk to heartbreakingly bad levels. Since 1989, when I first ate at Julio's I would dine there once a week. The queso has devolved into what tastes like cheese powder in water; the salsa is consistently under-seasoned and I had to get up from my table on three occasions to go to the bar to ask for more water or for someone to bring me my check. And on all three of those experiences the restaurant was empty. The wait staff seem to hide in the kitchen and the once fantastic meals that would come from the kitchen are no better than a drive thru now. read more

This restaurant service has been terrible for years with crazy turnover. We decided to give one more try. Better but not great. I left my sunglasses on the table, walked across the street and came back to get them, magically they disappeared. I spoke with the manager, who was no help. I called corporate and got no response. My fault for leaving them on the table, but I am 100% convinced the waitress took them. I know a liar when I see one. I hope she enjoys my glasses. I also hope management steps up and not only improve service, but hire better employees, starting with the manager. read more

Well, through no fault of my own, I returned to Uncle Julio's for a birthday lunch. It is as bad as the last time. Food came out cold and tasteless, even the salsa was without flavor and looked like red water - I even added salt and pepper, to no avail. I ordered the tortilla soup thinking how could that go wrong - by serving it COLD and no seasonings added. My niece returned her food for being cold, they nuked it and returned it. My cousin ordered the Mexican butter - they charged him $9.00 for butter - although corrected, they tried it! At this point, Uncle Julio's needs to go back to the drawing board and return to a time that there food would come to the table sizzling, full of flavor and ready to eat. This was my last ditch effort for Uncle Julio's! read more

I understand now why they say everything is bigger in Texas! Everything was great. Huge portions. If you want a spicy margarita they will definitely make it spicy! Beware! The fajitas were amazing and came with plenty of sides! Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. read more

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