Uncle Julio's January 13, 2026 5/5 - Taco Bar Tuesday Win We stopped by Uncle Julio's for Taco Bar Tuesday and, once again, it absolutely delivered. This is one of those restaurants that gets both the food and the atmosphere right, which is harder to find than it should be. We went with the Taco Bar Tuesday special, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a build-your-own taco experience. The chicken and beef were well-seasoned, juicy, and generous in portion size, and the fresh tortillas they make for you are a huge standout -- warm, soft, and clearly made with care. Sadly, we forgot to take the remaining chicken, beef, and fresh tortillas with us -- not because the food wasn't great, but because life with two kids under two is pure chaos. Honestly, that one's on us. Beyond the food, the vibe here is a big reason we keep coming back. The restaurant has tons of character, from the massive bar to the spacious patio. The flame lanterns out front are such a cool touch and really set the tone before you even walk in. It feels lively, fun, and welcoming without being overwhelming. Uncle Julio's is one of those places that works whether you're out for a casual night, a family meal, or just want good food in a great setting. Taco Bar Tuesday is absolutely worth it, and we'll definitely be back -- hopefully remembering the leftovers next time. read more

See all

The Uncle Julio's over by the Stonebriar mall is one of my favorites from this chain. The interior is warm and festive, and the service is the best I have had from these restaurants. The food here is really good. Their chips and queso (there are two queso options and I liken them both) are so good I look forward to coming here to eat. And I appreciate them having vegetarian options. There's a cauliflower bowl that is very tasty and is one of the better tasting vegetarian meals I've had in a while. read more

See all

Overall, decent Tex-Mex food. My friend and I ordered fajitas; steak and shrimp, there is complimentary chips and salsa, and we ordered some queso on the side. Pretty good portion size, service was good and the place is nicely decorated showcasing some modern interior with a splash of Mexican culture. Overall, pretty good experience. Great for small or large groups. I would come back and try some more dishes. Till then, let's eat! read more

See all

Dined in first time and thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. The food flavors are amazing. Ambience is great but we got seated at a corner spot so didn't get much view. The service was good too. Overall I would definitely recommend to dine in. read more

Uncle Julio's - Baja Fried Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Frisco, Texas

See all

This review has a lot of twist and turns so,stick with me. However,for those with rapidly dropping blood sugar sitting in the parking lot looking at Yelp.... Go! Now that's out of the way let me start from the beginning. In the late 1980s the original Uncle Julio was opened on Lemmon Ave in Dallas where it still operates. Operated by the founder with undying commitment to his offering, As a result, Uncle Julio skyrocketed to success becoming one of the Best Tex Mex go to in Dallas. Unfortunately enter, (que sçary music),Ownership Change! As is often the case with new operations,the boat starts rocking. In Uncle Julios case,drinks became weak,potions shrank,preparations altered,you get the picture. Then, quickly, expansion with new locations started popping up. Basically none of the new locations ever rose to the occasion and in fact continued setting new lows in its offerings. So why am I here today and more importantly,what did I find? In my infinite wisdom,I know things can come full circle so, second and third chances are part of my vernacular. Plus,I need another Tex Mex north so I don't have to drive south into heavy traffic to find my favorite places . Today's meal was a winner. The chili con carne and onion covered cheese enchiladas are authentic and satisfying. The taco salad is loaded with perfectly seasoned beef, cheddar,cojita, jalapeno cream, romaine. In addition,the patio is open to the sky and looks out onto a small lake. I needed a good patio to add to my list . I will definitely go back and you should too . read more

See all

So we hadn't been in awhile due to some poor service in the past but decided to give them another chance. We were seated pretty quickly and the busboy brought some chips&salsa. We asked for the red salsa to which he said No Mas. When the waiter arrived we asked again about the red salsa but apparently it's off the menu. My wife got the chicken tacos. Sadly the pulled chicken has gotten even worse. There's no flavor to it, it is stringy, and has big chunks in it... So not really pulled chicken. My wife said it tasted like it had been cooked in dish water. I tried the tortilla soup. Rather than the light delicious broth they used to serve I got a lukewarm mushy mass. I couldn't find any tortillas, chicken, nor avocado, all of which the menu insisted was in there. A clump of gritty cilantro was tossed on top. The waiter came by to check on us and I wanted to send my soup back. He got the manager for us who explained they had a new kitchen manager who was testing out new recipes. They are trying to make everything "fresh" so that's why no red salsa-it was made with canned tomatoes. The soup was less "brothy" now - not sure how "water" is a problem but the new chef likes lumpy soup apparently. He could see my wife hated the dishwater tacos so he comped both our entrees. The bill was still $8 for soda This used to be our go to place, so sad to see it go downhill so quickly after having just opened read more

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

See all

their food could be salty... chips were a tad salty, guac salty, the salsa salty too....when each one was a tad salty, they added up real fast. I dipped my slightly salty chips into the slightly salty salsa then salty guac...you know what I mean. skirt steak fajita and the shrimp wrapped in bacon were awesome...smelled good and tasted good. Portion was a little small for the money...6 shrimp for $31 you got it. Ordered skirt steak fajita for 2 $51, when it came, I asked "is this 2 portions?" to which she said yes. When asking for to-go boxes, waitress gave me 2 boxes but no plastic bag....had to ask for one. She didn't introduce her name either. No offer to box our food to-go. For a restaurant with this kind of prices, honestly I expected better service. read more

I dined here tonight after seeing they had a taco Tuesday special for only $12 I was excited because that was such a great deal, the service was extremely slow and my waiter hardly came by, I ordered an extra margarita and it never came to my table which was disappointing. The food was OK it was actually mid, I was surprised to see my check when it came to the table because it had two orders of the taco Tuesday special, I was confused because I was eating alone, I asked the waiter to speak to a manager, a manager came by after about 10 minutes and told me that it was on the menu that it was for two people, I mentioned to him I never saw a menu I just knew there was a taco Tuesday special, he was very rude and unaccommodating and did nothing to fix it, I had high hopes for this place but it turned out to be a joke I definitely won't be back and don't recommend anyone to come either. read more

See all

This was a really nice and modern Uncle Julio's location. I have been going to the Lemmon Ave location in Dallas for years, but this was my first experience with the Frisco location. The setting is real nice along a creek with a pond. The outdoor seating overlooks the pond. While it would be tranquil, the highway goes right past it keeping it a little noisier than what would be optimum. Our service was pretty good here. We were seated immediately and served within a reasonable time. Even beyond our main server, the other servers and food runners, and manager were very nice. I am always impressed when a manager drops in just making sure everything went well. Those are the places that care. We ordered a cup of Queso, which was really good. I would put it up against any other restaurant purchased Queso I have experienced. For my main course, I ordered the Chicken Fajita Taco Salad. I was pleasantly impressed with it. Overall this was a very good experience and I would not hesitate to return to this location in the future. Review #2107 read more

See all

We had such a great experience at Uncle Julio's on Preston Road in Frisco! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and perfect for a fun afternoon out! . The food was exactly what you hope for--fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The fajitas were sizzling and delicious, the chips and salsa were on point, and of course, you can't leave without trying their famous margaritas! But what truly made our visit exceptional was our waitress, Natalie. She is hands-down the BEST waitress ever. Attentive without being overbearing, incredibly friendly, and just the right amount of fun--she made us feel like VIPs the entire time. It's rare to find service that genuinely elevates your whole dining experience, but Natalie absolutely nailed it. If you're heading to Uncle Julio's, ask for Natalie--you won't regret it! We'll definitely be back! read more

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

I'll start with the good- I was seated promptly for dinner- however I did just sit alone at the bar since I was taking mySELF out to eat. My server/bartender was a great level of attentive and not checking on me every two seconds just because I'm right there. The food was... good... but nothing I'd go out for. The salmon was so much like chicken that I nearly forgot it was salmon. My boyfriend and I send pictures of our food to each other and HE thought it was chicken. The bar stools... whoever chose those has clearly never sat in them. They're so high in the air your legs barely have room under the bar, certainly no crossing your legs, and you tower over the bar top. And tell me why I got a napkin laid down instead of a plate - I can't help but kind of giggle at that. It's not bothersome, it's just... odd. And I can't even remember the name of the drink I got.. spicy colada maybe? That thing was horrendous. It was like drinking mulch. Maybe implement a strain in the recipe. I had 3 sips and couldn't go on. You can see this in the photo. I know this looks like a ton of negatives, but the place is lovely inside and none of this is enough to never go back. I'd simply sit somewhere besides the bar next time and order different food and drink. read more

Uncle Julio's - Salmon - Mexican Near Me - Frisco, Texas

See all

Booked a table for 12. Received phone call from manager this location is closed due to dispute between owner and property.

We have lived here in Frisco for 28 years. When we have fajitas, I usually make them. However, when I have had a rough day, it is nice to have a takeout option. We had been going to another well-known Tex-Mex restaurant here as that has been all that was available. It has slowly back slid over the years and the last time we picked up, we were not at all impressed. Today we ordered from Uncle Julios and I'm so glad we did. The food was outstanding. I would have to say that the fajitas were the best that I have had in a very long time. The portions of the sides were more than double what we received from the competition and much better. I wish they had parking for pickup close to the door. Other than that, couldn't have asked for a better experience. I will never go back to that other restaurant. Thank you Uncle Julio's!!! read more

I've been coming to Uncle Julio's for years. So disappointed by all of the food changes. Queso isn't the same at all and the nachos are big pile of mess . We won't be back anytime soon . read more

Our first time at this location, and we loved it. Beautiful décor and atmosphere. The food is consistent with other locations, and the service was excellent. read more

Food- it was tasty. Swirl was perfect. Salsa really good, tastes fresh. Atmosphere- really nice, seemed clean. Staff- staff were so so nice. The manager & came greeted us, he was so nice. read more

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

See all

Personally not a fan of the food. But I will say the service was exceptionally good here. Our waitress was Manny H - she did a fantastic job in accommodating us and providing a good atmosphere in the restaurant. Gold star. Please don't lose her. read more

Went for dinner and I liked the food. Ambience was good and service quick as can be. Could be expansive if you add expensive items and order few drinks. read more

I really want to like this place because it's so close to home and their seasonal margaritas are good.... so I keep trying but it's just meh. The food lacks flavor. The service is not great. So a marg and chips/salsa only for me. It's unfortunate! read more

I order chips and salsa delivered from this location one or two times every week. The last two orders, I have had to throw in the garbage. This week it was so salty. I could barely eat it. Last week it was too sweet. Like someone had poured sugar into it. Someone needs to taste test the salsa every day. And make sure that it stands up to the Uncle Julio's recipe. It's supposed to be tangy with a lime twist and smoky flavor. And I encourage you to train your staff on how much salsa should be sent on deliveries when ordered. It is the half quart clear container. Not the small round black container as a side dish. Again, I order this one or two times a week for months and months and months. Lately, I am disappointed, 80% out of the time. I have also called and spoken to multiple MOD's. And here I am tonight with salty salsa that is going in the garbage. Do better Uncle Julio's! read more

PLEASE GO TO THIS PLACE WITH CAUTION! Calling the police on a customer. Me and boyfriend when too eat yesterday Saturday, December 13th at 9:15pm. We decided to seat at the bar. I saw one of the bartenders and from a women plate and then proceeding to lick his fingers. Than me made me a margarita. He went back to eating off that lady plate. He didnt once wash his hands. At this point I wanted to make sure I have proof so began to record with my camera on my cell phone. That bartender wouldn't give me his name and started yelling at me. "Stop recording me. " I told him at that point why I was recording him.. than he said "Screw you that was my mom" I felt so passionate about speaking up and so i started talking to each staff member to make sure to inform them because nothing was being done. The manager could barely speak English my boyfriend said. I thought he could speak just fine. I want know why he isn't washing his hands and from that lady plate licking his fingers and than making drinks without washing his hands. The manger refused to tell me his first and last name. Which made things worse when the cops showed up. My boyfriend and I informed the cops of what was going on. The cops informed that I am allowed to record what's going on. The manager call the cops for what?? Than I force to sign a form saying I will never be allowed to come to Uncle Julio's or I will go to jail. I don't understand why I am the one in trouble when this a lack of sanitation here! I informed the manager that I am a licensed cosmetologist and I work with the public is very important to sanitize and keep things and body fluids away from the public. You can get herpes, hepatitis, and etc. He just kept telling me okay. So PLEASE GO THIS PLACE WITH CAUTION read more

I ordered the Pork Tamales (2) with carne sauce, rice and beans. My husband ordered 2 crispy tacos with rice and beans. We each had a tamale and a taco. Food was good. I enjoyed the tamale even though it seemed a little small. I would order it again just for the flavor. The service was a little slow, even though we were the first party to be seated at the restaurant. Friendly waiter and apologetic for the delays. read more

Uncle Julio's - Pork tamale (1of2) with carne sauce, rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Frisco, Texas

Glad to see this location finally open. We stopped by for lunch a week after it opened and we were quickly seating in a booth and the service staff was helpful grabbing our drink orders. It felt like an enchilada day and the pulled chicken enchiladas was awesome. The slaw has a great taste and we were in view of the prep station making the slaw. Amazing slicing machine. We were in the area again that evening and returned for a few drinks at the bar and some table side guacamole. We had a wonderful experience and will return in the near future. Make sure you stop by and give them a try. Enjoy! read more

See all

We took our adult daughter for margaritas and dinner on her birthday. Made reservations and when we arrived on a Tuesday evening it was very crowded. The hostess acted like she was swamped or just wasn't prepared. We were seated on the patio right by the doorway, we ask for another table where we weren't in the walkway and she told us they had to hold them because a bigger party was coming in. We wait 15 minutes to be acknowledged and then they told us they would be back to take our order. There were only about 6 to 8 other tables on the patio occupied. We finally got our drinks and had dinner The food was good and the patio was nice but the service was not very good especially since it wasn't busy! read more

This was my first time there. I called in an order and got there about 10 min after. I get to the bar to find out it was just sent in. No big deal, I'll sit at the bar for a bit and wait. My food comes and I go to close my tab and they changed me for the wrong tab so I let them know and they fix it. I came home to eat and saw part of my order was missing. I ordered a small queso and the chicken enchiladas. On the description, it says it includes a slaw, but it wasn't there. And then I asked for refried beans and there were no beans. The queso wasn't bad. And the enchiladas were good but the tomatillo sauce on top had too much lime. I would probably go back and try again. But a shame that items were missing from my order and I was initially charged for the wrong tab. read more

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

See all

Stalwart brand in Texas ups the ante with a scratch kitchen approach and it seriously works. Amazing build out for this brand; walk in and see the chefs kitchen at work! All of the usual suspects are on the menu but made with a "fresh" twist - we have been multiple times since opening and aside from the ignorable new hiccups this place has launched well! Great menu selection On point well trained staff Well stocked bar Table side guac !!!!! It's a performance worth enjoying ! And somehow - they upped the brands food quality ! Run don't walk - and we can't wait for the patio to open - it's an amazing location all around! Kudos to the exceptional staff and attentive management ! read more

Uncle Julio's - Yum - Mexican Near Me - Frisco, Texas

We entered the restaurant in the early evening (5-ish on a Thursday night) and asked for a booth in the bar area. There were 3 booths open in the bar and the restaurant was not that busy. The guy (larger guy with dark hair and beard..wish I had gotten his name) asked us to wait over there and pointed. We were the only ones in line and the area was empty besides us. He had no reason to not just seat us where we requested. The bar, where we wished to be seated, was not busy at all, so we saw no reason for him to deny us seating there. He walked away for a few minutes and finally came back and waited on a couple who had just walked in. He seated them at a table in the bar. When he returned we told him that we no longer want to dine there and that we would go to a place that would actually seat us. He just shrugged his shoulders and we left. We had a great meal and great service at Chuy's. read more

Finally Frisco has an Uncle Julio's. Let's clear things up - the only difference with this "scratch kitchen" and any other UJ's is the decor and style. Less Mexican style building like the others and more exposed kitchen and prep areas highlighting tortilla making and guacamole prep. Same menu! I love Uncle Julio's and have been waiting on this one. Everything tasted fresh as usual and premium. They still have the smallest salsa cups. Expect to ask for lots of refills. I love their roasted salsa versus the traditional tomato salsa. Be sure to ask for some Mexican Butter, which is great with tortillas or to mix with the rice or on a fajita. Being new, they are working out the kinks. The patio is going to be epic with a nice view of a water feature. read more

Uncle Julio's - Chips, white queso, salsa - Mexican Near Me - Frisco, Texas

See all

2024- Yelp 100 Challenge - #51 Visited Uncle Julio's one work night for happy hour and good eats, but the food was mediocre. I ordered chips & queso and never received it. The server was kind and took it off the menu because it never arrived. The food to me was typical Mexican food nothing standing out and no much flavor. I ordered the shrimp and steak fajita's and ended up trashing my leftovers. I plan on giving them another try because the aesthetic of the restaurant. read more

Amazing food and drinks and the service was amazing and very accommodating. The ambiance was very nice as we had the private room and were able to have an area all to ourselves for a graduation celebration. read more

Landon was an amazing server. Quick, helpful, patient with our obnoxious kids, and had a great personality. We've been dying to try this new location as the one in Allen has disappointed several times over the past year. But the food was exceptional, the drinks were balanced and perfect, and everything came out hot, fresh, and delicious. Will definitely be back. Sunday at 5pm was the perfect time to go as it wasn't crazy busy. Oh and we tried dessert for the first time and that churro cake was insanely good. And if it wasn't the start of Texas over the top summer, that back patio looked so inviting and awesome. Maybe come November when it isn't melt your face off hot, we will try sitting out there. read more

Came here with my man and everything was INCREDIBLE!! First of all, it is so cute in here!! Definitely a perfect date night spot. Our waitress, Daphne was THE BEST!! Seriously so sweet and so attentive. Also, she had amazing recommendations!! We ended up getting the table side guacamole, queso, quesabirria, and the fajitas to share. Everything was out of this WORLD!! Seriously, all of the ingredients were SO FRESH and everything was SO well seasoned!! It was an absolute dream!! I came in expecting it to be good but clearly I was unprepared for HOW GOOD it was going to be!! I was blown away!! The quesabirria was some of the best I've ever had!! The salsa?? TOP TIER. Queso?? TOP TIER. EVERYTHING WAS so beyond delicious!! This was such a delightful experience and we can't wait to come back!! read more

See all

Good food, AWFUL service!!! 50-minute wait for fajitas with only two others at the bar -- and zero concern from the bartenders.

I have been to Uncle Julio's many times at their Dallas Tollway location over the years. Last night, we went to the new Frisco location which is really close and convenient. It was also built beautifully as well. We sat on their patio which was also beautiful and cozy complete with a fountain. Our server was excellent and super funny. He took care of us all night. The taco plates are pricey for just having 2-3 tacos. But, my husband did say they were delicious. My taco salad was HUGE. I usually get tacos or enchiladas, but I was craving a taco salad and it didn't disappoint. My daughter also enjoyed her kid's quesadillas plate. Near the end of the night, we let our server know that our daughter's birthday was coming up in a few days, so he brought out an ice cream bowl complete with birthday candle. He even joined in and helped us sing happy birthday to her. All in all a great night! read more

See all

Attending a birthday party and the food was excellent! Margaritas were delicious and the restaurant was clean and inviting. Service was a tad slow but overall a good dining experience. read more

The food was great and the service was amazing. Natalie was very attentive and welcoming. She had our order out without any delay. Please ask for Natalie as your waiter because I will next time. read more

The service was not great. It felt like it took 10 minutes before someone said hello and before either one of the two guys behind the bar acknowledged us. Also, there were dirty plates with food next to us during our entire meal. Chips were light and fluffy, I really liked the chips but the salsa however could have been better. It had a good smokey flavor, I just wish there was a little more heat. It was bland. It took a while before we were acknowledged at the bar. I asked for a frosty mug with my beer and by the time it came out my beer was warm. We had Tacos and they were pretty good. We ordered veggies instead of beans and rice and they gave us a plate of mostly onions. Overall, it was not a terrible experience and Im not sure we will be back...the service could be better and the food was blah. If you are looking for Tex Mex while you are in Dallas or Plano I do not recommend this place. read more

Uncle Julio's - The plate of veggies. - Mexican Near Me - Frisco, Texas

We were excited about the new location opening in Frisco & finally tried it today. Unfortunately we left disappointed. It wasn't crowded & the service was okay to subpar. We are usually not fans of Uncle Julio's Margaritas but the Tres Amigos was spot on. We ordered the Jalisco for linner. When our food arrived, the metal plate was so hot it burnt the butter (image included), veggies, & all of the meat on the plate. I get inflation has plagued us all, but $31 bucks for 3 small burnt pieces of beef, chicken, & shrimp left us disappointed. Our tab was $104 so obviously the Margaritas were good! read more

Uncle Julio's - Burnt butter on our Jalisco plate. - Mexican Near Me - Frisco, Texas

Chips came well before the drinks. We've been sitting for about 13-15 minutes. Waiter timing isn't the best. He did come by shortly after to tell us that he'd be back for our order. Then came back about 5 min later and took our order. However, he wasn't prepared to take our full order. We had been sitting for a while already after he said he'd be back and had already decided on food. So for some reason he had to go back to get his notes, maybe (?) to take our full order. Writing all this out and the drinks still haven't come. So not the best experience. But I bet the food is good though. Update: added a star because service got better and ofc food is good. Added another star because for some reason we got the piñata comped. read more

Uncle Julio's - Chips before drinks - Mexican Near Me - Frisco, Texas

Very disappointed with food. Excesivo amount of salt in food. Very high prices for restaurant quality. The only nice thing about it is the building. read more