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    Uncle Julio's

    3.0 (447 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chocolate pinnata
    Amit M.

    Uncle Julio's INTRO: Mexican restaurant located in the Southpoint mall in Durham. Combination Enchiladas ($14.90)- Got the pulled chicken and cheese and onion enchilada. Came with side of rice and beans. Very flavorful and enjoyed the pulled chicken best. Chocolate Pinata ($33)- Not sure what to expect from reading the menu but it was an absolute surprise when it arrived. A Chocolate shell that you hit with a dowel, this dessert was filled with churros, Strawberries and Pineapple. Best for a group of people, such as a small family. Parking/location- Located in the outside portion of the Southpoint mall. It was easy to access without having to go into the mall itself. However, located at a mall, depending on the day, or weekends this would definitely be a busier time and harder to find parking. Ambience and Service- Service was good and food arrived in a timely manner. Very large and open dining area.

    Sour cream on menus
    Ava R.

    This was so bad chat! We were told we would have a 10 minute wait but ended up waiting 45! We asked the hostess about and she just told us to be patient. The chips were unsalted, covered in hair, and the salsa looked like diarrhea. The menus were COVERED in sour cream and we never got silverware and my little cousin had to get it off of other tables in the restaurant. My sister, uncle, and I ordered chicken enchiladas. There was no beans, which were promised, and no chicken!! We asked to get beans and it took them so long to the point we didn't even want beans anymore. We both received onion enchiladas. The food tasted bad and the service was extremely bad. We have been waiting for the check, and then we FINALLY got the rest of my food. My 5 year old cousin was absolutely starving, he got the food by the time everyone else was already finished and we were ready for the check. DO NOT RECCOMEND. The food court was 2037462920x bett

    Guacamole
    Mark W. S.

    In Durham and decided to stop for an early dinner. I don't understand some of the negative reviews. Made from scratch means it takes a while to get your food. Regardless we love it. The steak and chicken they use is so tender. Their bacon wrapped shrimp is awesome. We really like the food, service, and ambiance of this place. Wish they were closer.

    Mission brand tortilla instead of their fresh made tortillas.

    Service = slow, inattentive, scattered (we were told by three different servers that they would be with us in "just a second") Food= I ordered the chicken fajitas for one. They market their fresh tortillas but the past two times I've been they have served Mission brand tortillas from the grocery store. If I wanted those I would eat in the comfort of my own home. Paid $23.50 for one grilled chicken breast slapped in a bed of onions on a skillet. Experience = patio garage doors were closed by a staff member and made several people in the restaurant scream because of the loud noise from slamming the garage doors shut. - normally, I love this restaurant. When it first opened it was phenomenal and had a line out of the door. However, now they have upped their prices, cut their portions, and skewed from their "made from scratch" motto. I am not one to criticize the servers for a restaurants issues, but I have been here several times and over the past two years the staff has been consistently declining in kindness and speed. I do not think that I will return to this restaurant unless changes are made.

    Taco salad (no cheese or ranch)
    Alexandra H.

    Service: Amazing! We (party of 3) stopped by on a Thursday around 5pm, and there was no wait! Our server (forgot his name but was male with curly brown hair) was professional, constantly checking in, and represented the restaurant with a friendly manner. He was great! I felt bad just because it seemed to be very understaffed. Not their fault, but I hope that they're (and other restaurants) are able to bounce back soon. Food: My 2 friends had the enchiladas (chicken) and both said it was good. Not the most amazing mexican food ever had, but it was good! I had the classic taco salad without dairy (cheese & ranch), which was presented very well! The tortilla bowl on the side was awesome. Conclusion for the establishment: Food was good! Nothing too special about it honestly, but the service was great. I won't be rushing back, but I wouldn't complain if I had to go back!

    Courtney W.

    Plenty of selections to choose from. Chips and salsa on the table immediately upon seating. DELICIOUS and fresh! I had the shrimp and crabmeat tortilla. You have to ask for beans of you want them (read the fine print). Unfortunately, it had bacon in it. I wish places would have full transparency. Nonetheless, my meal was luke warm however, I attribute that to being with a large party. I also had the watermelon margarita. DELICIOUS! Bathrooms are clean as well. Acoustics are good as well as the temperature control. One thing that was funny during our dinner, no joke, at least 6 occasions of people dropping and breaking glasses/dishes. Doesn't affect anything, it was just funny. I will definitely be going back. My bill with tip $47.00. That hurt a little bit. However, the waiter sent me home with fresh chips and salsa. He's a gem!

    Aleksandr S.

    It was not a pleasant experience. The service was awful, the quality of food was below expectations, the space between the table and the couch sitting is so small that a 12 year old kid had a hard time sitting down without being uncomfortable. When the receipt was brought to us for 2 kids, 2 adults the waiter waited and watched until we gave the payment with the tip she was getting instead of putting the tablet down for us and walking away. Very disappointed and dissatisfied.

    Raw and old steak fajitas

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    Food would come out faster and hot at a Chipotle. Spend $25 on an entree somewhere else that actually is trying to serve a meal

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    Absolutely mouth watering I wish to go there again and again. Serving was excellent and perfect with amazing people!

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    Friendly, family-run local gem. I came in for lunch on a Saturday, and it was full of…read moreSpanish-speaking families - a good sign for a Mexican restaurant! I decided to get the cubana torta, which turned out to be massive! I thought I'd have half for lunch and eat the rest later, but it was so good that I did, in fact, manage to finish it one sitting. The service is casual but courteous. Also good for kids - they have high chairs, a kids' menu, and a changing table in the ladies room (did not venture to check if there was also one in the men's).

    I saw this place recommended in a local facebook foodie group, and it didn't disappoint! Definitely…read morea no frills, mom and pop type, but the food was amazing! I tried a pastor, carnita, and asada taco. All three were delicious, but the pastor especially hit. I've struggled finding good, flavorful pastor here and I'm SO happy to find a place that makes it well. They have a salad/salsa bar set up where you can get your own toppings. I actually really love that! My husband and I each got margs. His lime was good and got the hibiscus. I'll definitely order that one again! They were good and strong. My husband ordered the birria. The tacos themselves were great! Very flavorful. My only complaint is I wish the consume wasn't as watery as it was, but the flavor itself was still good! We also ordered chips for the table. They came out hot and freshly made. I'm already thinking about when I can come here next and try more menu items! 10/10 recommend.

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