Recently Julio's has made significant strides to going back to the way the business and how the food was made. They have also added new management and brought back AJ to be (GM) which has made a significant change in attitude, approach and atmosphere. Our go to place for Tex- Mex! Best fajitas in town. Great service and quality. read more

This location has the best staff. I want to recognize many.... just can not pick one. Arely, Daniela, Ashley, Martin, David, Mikayla, and Josue for a great job every week! They are prompt, friendly, and thorough. We have tried other locations, but we keep coming back to this one as it has the absolute best food and staff! Huge shout out to the management team, AJ, Joanna, Victor, and Ben. read more

Uncle Julio's Fort Worth - This food is the bomb !!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Extremely Disappointing Experience -- What Happened to Uncle Julio's? Uncle Julio's on Camp Bowie used to be a great Fort Worth staple, which makes our experience today even more disappointing. The decline in quality, cleanliness, atmosphere, and food was honestly shocking. From the moment we sat down, there was a nasty smell coming from the kitchen/bar area, along with an extremely annoying squeaking noise from the bar that continued nonstop. Even our table was so wobbly that it added to the feeling that this location simply is not being maintained the way it should be. We asked our waitress, Yesenia, about the salsa because it did not seem fresh or even warm. She told us the salsa had been made yesterday and said she did not know when fresh salsa would be made. When we asked why it wasn't warmed, we were told it was because they weren't using the fresh salsa. For a restaurant like Uncle Julio's, that was surprising and disappointing to hear. Then came the nachos. They arrived approximately FOUR MINUTES after we ordered them, which immediately raised questions about how freshly they were prepared. Unfortunately, their appearance and quality didn't help. The presentation was awful, the chips were extremely soggy, and the cheese sauce--or whatever the runny sauce was--made the entire dish look completely unappetizing. Even the manager looked at the bowl and said, "That does not look very eye appealing at all." He acknowledged himself that the nachos looked bad. When the restaurant's own manager takes one look at a $20 dish and agrees that it looks terrible, that says everything. For $20, the nachos were absolutely not worth it. Between the food quality, yesterday's salsa, the smell, the nonstop noise, and the wobbly table, this entire experience was a huge disappointment. What is going on with this Uncle Julio's location? This place used to be a great staple in the Camp Bowie area. It's genuinely sad to see what it has become. At this point, Taco Bell would have been the better choice--and that says a lot. read more

We sat on the patio, which was really nice, although there were quite a few flies. That's certainly not the restaurant's fault--we chose to sit outside because it was such a beautiful day. For drinks, I had the Cadillac Margarita and my son ordered the Trio Flight. He described it as sweet and salty, and we both really enjoyed our drinks. They were refreshing and well made. We started with the Quesadilla-Birria appetizer and substituted corn tortillas for the flour tortillas. The tortillas were packed with flavor and had a great crunch. I would absolutely recommend this appetizer. For my meal, I ordered the carnitas tacos. They were good, but the flavor wasn't quite what I expected. They had a little more tang than I prefer, so I added some crema, which helped balance the flavor for me. My son ordered the shrimp enchiladas, and they were excellent. We both had the cilantro rice, which was a great side. Service was okay. Our waitress, Dora, seemed to be having a tough day and wasn't very personable. Service was a bit slow, but everyone has off days, so hopefully this was just one of them. Overall, we enjoyed the food and drinks and would return. read more

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Quality has definitely gone down since the last time we visited. Service was friendly but a little slow. The food was average on par with what you get at Rosa's. Dining room is well lit. (Super bright) There was a lot of mosquito and flies in the dining room. read more

Uncle Julio's Fort Worth - Chicken and skirt steak fajitas for 2 - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

The drinks are great, well made and to order. Queso was on point. It and the chips were so tasty, but don't fill up on chips, dips and Queso!! We got the mixed beef and chicken fajitas with 6 jumbo shrimp. Always add the Shrimp, they come 3 to an order. Arm wrestle for the extra shrimp! On a sad note, we are from out of town, they stopped the sopaipilla's and switched to Curro's. They are good, but we miss our sopaipils's. read more

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After an emotionally exhausting day in Fort Worth dealing with family matters, my son, niece, and I decided to decompress over dinner and drinks at Uncle Julio's. Unfortunately, for us, this one was a miss. Ambience was ok. Our waiter started off with good energy, but the longer we stayed, the more rushed we felt. From the time we sat down, everything felt very "hurry up." We asked for a moment to look over the cocktail and food menus, and while he did circle back appropriately, once our third person arrived, she barely had time to settle in and review the menu before he was back wanting an order. Every interaction after that felt rushed, and the odd part was the restaurant wasn't even busy. For dinner, we ordered the Guadalajara -- mesquite grilled jumbo bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and fresh jalapeño, served with mesquite grilled chicken and steak fajitas, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, sautéed peppers and onions, and homemade flour tortillas. Somewhere in the conversation about the fajitas for two versus the Guadalajara, there was definitely some confusion. The way it was explained made it sound like the Guadalajara also served two people, but it absolutely does not. What arrived was clearly portioned for one person, and that was disappointing considering the price point. Now, flavor-wise, the steak and chicken were cooked perfectly. The shrimp had good flavor as well, though the bacon could've been crispier. The vegetables, beans, and rice were just okay. I also requested corn tortillas and initially didn't receive them, though they did correct it once I mentioned it. The Chili Con Queso with the chips and salsa honestly ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. The queso was creamy and flavorful with onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños blended throughout. The margaritas were also very good. We even scanned the barcode for the complimentary guacamole promo, though there was a small hiccup getting it applied correctly to the check. Thankfully, that was fixed without issue. Overall, nothing was terrible, but for roughly $150, I expected a more relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. Maybe it was an off night, but I left feeling underwhelmed. Still, don't let my experience stop you from trying it yourself. I'm simply sharing our experience. read more

Came in here for lunch after it reopened. Service was fantastic and our waitress was very attentive. The salsa was slightly bland but the chips were fresh. The queso definitely was creamy and had ok flavor. The Baja fish tacos were good and the mango pico in the salsa was refreshing. The chicken tacos were unfortunately very bland and tasted like they were boiled in water. This place has some good spots but also needs some work. read more

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We decided on an early dinner and hopefully take advantage of Happy Hour prices. We didn't want to sit in the bar area, so we asked to be seated in the dining room. Since we were there for early dining, we asked Miguel, our server, what was available for Happy Hour. He shook his head and said nothing in the main dining room, only in the bar area. Unbelievable, oh well, unsweetened iced tea for the two of us. Since we hadn't had Uncle Julio's fajitas before we decided to split an order for one between the two of us. A hot basket of chips and salsa were soon delivered to our table. Unfortunately, the chips and salsa were underwhelming. In our basket there were several clumps of chips stuck together and were really greasy. Someone in the kitchen wasn't stirring the chips in the fryer well enough. Since the salsa was only OK, we didn't request replacement chips. In a flash, our chicken fajitas, were brought to our table sizzling along with all the accompaniments. In our honest opinion, the fajitas were good but not great. They did have a very nice Mesquite grilled smokey flavor. We left the restaurant with full tummies. Miguel did provide very attentive service during our visit. There were several disappointments during time at Uncle Julio, no happy hour prices in the dining room, so strange, the chips and the so-so fajitas. read more

Uncle Julio's Fort Worth - Early dinner time. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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The service was excellent. Staff was friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding. We will definitely be returning.

Uncle Julio's, which is a popular Tex-Mex chain, has unfortunately been a disappointment to me. I've been twice, and the food is just not up to par. The salsa is smoky, and the fresh tomato, onion, and cilantro taste is missing. The queso is like Velveeta. I ordered cheese enchiladas on this past visit, and they added vegetables without checking with me. Beans with meat were brought out because allergies and dietary restrictions were not confirmed. I was able to switch to black beans. Even then, the beans and rice lacked flavor. The waitress was nice, and she refilled chips and soft drinks, which was slightly unnecessary because a lot of chips went to waste when the basket wasn't empty, and the same with the drinks. Sure, they give kids dough to play with, and you can see them making fresh tortillas. It's a spacious restaurant, but not where I would go for my Tex-Mex fix. read more

Love this place for girls night. The noise level is kinda loud but it has great food. If you wanna share or just have a great meal yourself. The staff are awesome and make sure you have everything you need. read more

Uncle Julio's Fort Worth - My Mom, Sister, and I for girls night. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

The Uncle Julio's in Austin closed so I always try to make a stop when I am in the Dallas area. The meal starts with free chips and salsa. It is hard to find a restaurant with good chips and salsa, but this is one of them and I am a fan of both. The chips are served warm and are thin and crispy with a good crunch. I love their margaritas that are fresh and made with muddled fruit. My go to order is the Guadalajara that includes mesquite grilled bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp stuffed with Monterey Jack and jalapeño with chicken and beef fajita meat served with flour tortillas, Mexican butter, cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. I added diced tomatoes as well. I am not a fan of the Mexican rice or beans. We were able to split the fajitas and there was generous portion size. My favorite dessert is the Mexican piñata, a one of a kind smashable dessert that has fruit and churros inside of a chocolate ball. The restaurant was busy but the server was attentive and efficient. Overall a great dining experience. read more

Uncle Julio's Fort Worth - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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This is NOT the Uncle Julio's you may remember (and not in a god way). The unique menu with flavorful items has been completely replaced with generic items that make this nothing more than a mediocre Tex-Mex restaurant at best. If you liked this place before 2026, just hang onto those memories. Don't make the mistake we did and see what it's become. read more

The food quality is very, very good. It's got a similar taste and smell as Pappasitos. I love the fajita steak nachos and the chicken fajitas are great too! The flour tortillas are to die for! OMG I had like 3 of those and craved more even though I was full. The have a Chocolate Piñata desert which is fun for kids or birthdays, it's a little pricey but the experience and fresh fruit makes it worth it for special occasions. The menu has changed and so has pricing . I've added the new menu. The drink are always made nice and pretty strong too. The only think I don't care for is that Smokey salsa. I really wish there was another option, because the chips are good, but that dark salsa with that char taste isn't for everyone. Overall it's a clean restaurant with high quality ingredients and flavorful food. read more

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Uncle Julio's not the same .The last vist our server had to be hunted down by another server . Beans were under cooked , belive a vad tomato in the guacamole on my plate so bad I couldn't rat it . Rojo sauce tasted as if deleted with tonatoe sauce . After this disappointing vist for Mexican food Ill look elsewhere. Margarita was overly sweet . read more

The food was always the draw at Uncle Julio's. Sadly no more Tex Mex. The new recipes were not as good.

They only do happy hour at the bar and don't offer it to families with infants at the table.

Amazing Fajitas. Steak and Chicken very tender. Our server Letty was attentive. Love the remodel. Ambiance very TexMex. Will be back soon.

Ashley provides excellent customer service. She is friendly, thorough amd efficient. She had a helper, Daniela that was great too. They are attentive to customers needs. read more

What happened to Uncle Julio's? The quality of the food just isn't the same anymore. At this point, it's barely okay. I've seen several transitions over the years and hadn't visited in a while, but unfortunately, it's still lacking. This used to be my go-to spot for Mexican food, and sadly, that's no longer the case. The Lemon Avenue location has always been my favorite, and I truly hope they haven't made drastic changes to the ingredients there. read more

A friend and I stopped by Uncle Julio's in Fort Worth on Camp Bowie today for a quick dinner. This is our first time eating there since the remodel/renovation. The food lived up to our expectations. The service was impeccable, Neveah and A'Myah served us with a smile and constantly checked making sure that we did not need anything. Without having to ask our drinks, salsa and chips were refilled. We were offered to go drinks when preparing to leave. The decor was festive and fun. We will definitely be back. read more

It's overpriced and disgusting, it's taco bueno quality with a papasito plus price! Portions were small food was cold, it used to be one of my favorites and now even the tortilla soup comes from A can! read more

Wow... WTF! After all the hype... so disappointing! Not at all the place we've all come to love over the years! Food, service, atmosphere... ALL sucked! Not a good welcome back... sad! read more

Uncle Julio's Fort Worth - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I read where this place (Camp Bowie) was remodeled and everything but it looked like it had a coat of paint here and there. Bathrooms were not that clean which tells me how it's maintained. Waiter was good and professional but the fajitas were fair to average and the shrimp were not as good as they used to be. No crowd here either on a Saturday evening around 6:30p. read more

This is not the same place it used to be and the parking lot is proof of that. Before, it was hard to even find a spot to eat here but that has changed. People are nice but the staff has significantly decreased bc the food is no longer the same. Sad but true. Gave it two attempts both were bad. Pappasito's is consistent with good food. I will no longer be coming to uncle Julio's. :( read more

Ordered from the uncle Julio's on Camp Bowie on 05/24/26 Was very disappointed in the quality of food. We ended up throwing away a $100 dollar order. Will never order from them again read more

I recently went here with my friends after the remodel and I was pleasantly surprised.When I walked in I saw a more modern approach of a Tex mex restaurant. The waiter got all of the orders correct and was kind even though some of his customers were not wonderful. I ordered the chicken nuggets the fries were salted perfectly but the texture was mushy and not very crunchy.The tenders were crispy and were moist on the inside.Overall the restaurant improved. read more

Uncle Julio's Fort Worth - Uncle Julio's Kids Chicken Tenders - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Use to be my favorite fajitas returning after being shut down definitely not the same sad to say horrible fajitas over cooked and cold. This will be the last for me. read more

Uncle Julio's Fort Worth - Terrible - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Fresh,very tasty, portions excellent. Service great. A very enjoyable dining experience.

The service here is always fantastic! They are very conscious of any good allergies. The fajitas are amazing shrimp, check cken and beef always perfectly cooked and flavorful. We live the table side guacamole is always fun and we can get it the way we like it. The building is always loud so be aware. read more

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Steak and Chicken Fajitas are the best. very clean restaurant. Luis is a friendly bartender.

I have eaten at UJ for 30!years and the last few years I have noticed a sharp decline in the food. I haven't given up on them but I drive by during lunch not a ton of cars in the parking lot and when I drive by in the evening same thing. I know they remodeled etc but I see this place actually closing read more

The food could be better people have gotten food poisoning and had to pull over multiple times on the way home throwing up non stop for two days straight. Yall need to fix y'all's air conditioner instead of running a bunch of fans around the restaurant. Also you need to put people in the cooler part of the restaurant where yall have the fans instead of sitting people down where your fans are blowing. When someone orders something yall need to get it right the first time instead of bringing people one thing and then finally brining them what they originally order. read more

First visited this location in 1991. Same tasty Tex-Mex all these years. Friendly service as always. Perfect chips, salsa, & queso. Plenty to try on their menu, so you can't go wrong. read more

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This used to be my favorite Mexican spot, but I believe that someone else is now the owner of it so a lot has changed, it is still good, but it's not like the original uncle Julio's read more

My shrimp camarones were the boom Their prices a lil on high side but my food n drinks were sooooo good read more

Big place with lots of seating so no wait. Our server did a great job! We were recommended to try the ribs cuz they fall off the bone and they were far from that...very disappointing. Margaritas were tasty but we requested no salt and they came with salt. We will probably try a different Mexican spot on our next trip to Ft. Worth. read more

our first visit after it reopened. Someone in our party ordered the holiday drink special - when the drink arrived it was not red, looked nothing like the picture. Asked the waiter and he insisted it was the right one. Ordered a bowl of queso and our dinner order. They brought the bowl of queso but at that point we had just crumbs in our chip basket...no chips...I didn't want to wait for the queso to get cold so I went to find the manager and asked for chips for our HOT bowl of queso and also asked him about the drink confusion. The manager did bring more chips and did come to the table and said he would find out the mixup on the drink. Food arrived, bowl of soup(s), fajitas. Beans were stone cold! We were brought 3 tortillas, THREE. Asked for drink refills....never showed up. Food was subpar, new menu is not good. Service was just okay, not very good. We always leave 20%+ but not this time. We won't be back. Sad for Fort Worth because Uncle Julio's on Camp Bowie has long been a staple! read more

The service was awful. It took a very long to be acknowledged and refills were nearly impossible to come by. Our waitress would disappear for long stretches of time. When another waitress brought our food, my order was wrong. Again our waitress was nowhere to be found. So the second waitress asked the manager to fix it. He even brought us refills and checked on us. It wasn't just our table. Another table went and tracked her down asking for service. I've waited tables before and I give a lot of grace and mercy, but this was just inexplicable. She only had 4 tables in her section. but only 2 were occupied. I have no idea where she was going when she would disappear. I don't normally post negative reviews, but I haven't had service that bad in a long time. Unfortunately, we won't be back to Uncle Julio's. read more