I wish I could give it 0 stars. My experience at Uncle Julio's was beyond frustrating. My two friends and I split the bill evenly, which should have come out to around $30 each. But I was charged twice, meaning Uncle Julio's took an extra $30 from me. That's not a small mistake. I called immediately after noticing the duplicate charge. The woman I spoke to said she'd call me back, never did. So I called again. They said they'd transfer me to the manager. I was put on hold for over 35 minutes before I had to hang up because I was literally boarding a flight. To make matters worse, our waiter was incredibly rude during the meal, which already put a damper on our night. Then to be overcharged and completely ignored when trying to fix it? That's just unacceptable. Still haven't received a refund or any real help. Uncle Julio's needs to seriously improve their customer service and train their staff better. I won't be coming back. read more

We have been to this location multiples times! They have great indoor and outdoor dining The food and service is always great. I wish they had options for mock tails. It's a classic Tex- mix restaurant read more

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The service from the host and server was adequate. The menu is limited. No burritos at a Tex-Mex place--what? We ordered tacos, margaritas, and enchiladas. The cheese and onion enchiladas were not tasty, didn't smell good, and were not visually appealing. The side of beans were dripping in liquid. The rice was stale and flavorless. The cheese was a neon color, like Cheez Whiz on crack. The margaritas are $5 for happy hour and $10 for regular price (we had a combination of prices because we hit the tail end of happy hour). The drinks were not made with any alcohol so we had essentially drank sugar water. You either have happy hour prices and ensure the drinks are made right by competent bartenders or you just don't offer happy hour if it's not a sustainable business model. But don't serve subpar drinks when competition is steps away (Guapo's). We spent $115 and walked away disillusioned and went to Guapo's afterwards. I don't recommend this restaurant or brand. read more

What a pleasant experience. While we have been taking takeout from Uncle Julio on a regular basis, we have not dined in physically since COVID. The visit was very pleasant and enjoyable. The food was great and the service good as well. Location is perfect. I have to say that dining in has this pleasant experience that take out does not offer, and somehow the food tastes better. We shall return. read more

This place has gone down hill in the last few years. The portion size and quality of the food has diminished. The tortilla chips and tortillas seem to be store bought now, and they are NOT made fresh from scratch daily in the restaurant anymore, which is false advertising. The food tasted about the same quality as Baha Fresh or Cinco de Mayo's in the Kentlands, which is not what you would expect for the price and reputation. things needs to improve dramatically or I will not be back again. read more

Dined in yesterday. Server was very good and attentive and food came out very fast. But drinks were watered down and the food quality has gone downhill. We were a group of 10 people. Everyone agreed that their food was not that great. Rice was dry, beans had no flavor, seasoning was off. Hopefully this was a one off experience. read more

In general, it seems like Uncle Julio service and food quality has gone down. The food portion definitely has been cut. I no longer feel that I'm getting the "bang for the buck." We were celebrating so we got the chocolate piñata. It was good but expensive. There was too much chocolate to create the ball shell and not enough charros to go around. We end up leaving half the chocolate ball. read more

There were only 2 other customers at the restaurant but they took forever to bring out entrees. The bacon wrapped shrimp was overcooked, wasn't a huge fan. The customer service was great though, very nice employees. I passed by the restaurant yesterday and it was packed since it was the weekend. I recommend calling ahead and making a reservation on weekends, but weekdays it's fairly slow. read more

Gross! I knew this place was terrible but my friend wanted to have his birthday here so I had to go. Literally single one of us just got up and walked out without ordering any food because of how filthy the place is. The menus had 14 types of different food stuck to them. The doors to the patio looked like a husky had slobbered in them for a year. Dirty tables everywhere and food all over the floor. Waiters drop food and don't pick it up. It is incredibly disgusting and I was so happy when the birthday said he rather have Quickway Hibachi!!! Lol I was paying so I just saved a couple hundo and proved to everyone that this place is a has been, a tourist trap for out of towners who don't know any better. Ewwwwww read more

Uncle Julio's Gaithersburg - 7:42 - 10:09 waiting and the manager made no apology. - Mexican Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

I came here for an early dinner with my parents and two neighbor kids they were watching. It was around 4pm on Saturday and not too busy. The waiter was very attentive as were the other staff who brought out chips and salsa and checked on us. They were patient with the kids as well. Yes it's a chain but the food is reliable. I would come here again if I was in Gaithersburg. read more

The steak fajitas here were great. The fajitas came with beans, rice, tortillas, guac, sour cream and cheese. The steak had good flavor and I liked all the sides. The bacon wrapped shrimp I had were good too. It was pretty busy when I went but the service was good and the food came out fairly quickly. read more

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We have been big fans of Uncle Julios for over 30 years. Tonight was the first time the food was terrible... we ordered beef fajitas and the beef was awful... the texture and taste was terrible. The rice was not good and the guacamole was average. I'm not sure what's going on, but I am not going back or taking out again. read more

I had a reservation with two of my friends for lunch at Uncle Julio's on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated very quickly with the options of sitting either inside or outside, so we chose a booth. There was plenty of open seating inside and they seated different parties far away from each other. I thought that there would be a lot more people given that it was a weekend afternoon, but the inside remained uncrowded the entire time we were there. However, the outside patio area was filled. The booths were separated with plexiglass and instead of tangible menus, there was a QR code for us to scan to view the menu online. Once we were seated, we were given free chips with salsa! I got the chicken tortilla bowl and my friend got the veggie quesadillas. The chicken tortilla bowl was a satisfyingly large portion size and although the veggie quesadillas were listed in the appetizer section, the seven provided as part of the order was filling enough for my friend as an entree. She also said that the guac was amazing and my friends enjoyed the the frozen rita and strawberry rita that they ordered! read more

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My experience at Uncle Julio's was nothing short of amazing. We came here for my girlfriend's cousin's birthday and it was truly a delight! Ally was an extremely kind individual, not just any waitress, and truly took the time to talk to us, check in on us many times and really took our dining experience to the next level. GIVE THAT GIRL A RAISE!! You really can't find service like that these days. We enjoyed their specialty cranberry margaritas, which we drank too fast for me to grab a photo of. The quesobirria tacos were so delicious with a large portion of both the tacos and the consumé (sauce). Ally was even kind enough to give us containers for the consumé to take home without us even asking! And the icing on the (not) cake, was for the birthday girl the huge chocolate piñata filled with fruit. It was freshly made and so delicious with churros and various toppings included. It made for a very unique and fun birthday experience. Additionally, I'm a bit of a germaphobe and so I was extremely excited to find that the bathrooms have special hooks on the bottom of the door for you to open them with your foot, so you don't have to touch the handle after washing your hands. All of this put together made me feel very considered and really contributed to a delightful dining experience. I can't wait to go back!! Thanks again, Ally; you're the best! read more

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The food was great, service was stellar, and the restaurant was light and bright - very traditional Spanish-Mexican feel. Margaritas could've been a little stronger but they were still pretty tasty. read more

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Heard tons about the food and drinks here. Not sure if it was the location or what, but the drink was pretty bland. They had a cool setup, comfy seating at the bar. I wish it lived up to all the hype I had heard. read more

This restaurant has gone way down hill in the past few years, I'm sorry to say. I used to order quite a bit, but they have sent me the wrong order, or some of the wrong items, too many times. I asked one of the managers to have the general manager contact me, he did not, so I stopped going here. Too bad, we have spent a lot of money here, but I won't waste it anymore. read more

Was a call experience since we arrived around lunch time on a Friday. Sat at the bar and got good service our bartender was very aware and attentive to our needs. I threw back a beer and that followed by a margarita that seems like it needed more love. The house chips and salsa were ok... I'll give it another go hopefully they get the margarita right this time! read more

The food here was great like always - love the fajitas here. The service is also great and very cute vibes in the rio! But checking in even when you have a reservation can get a little annoying as things seem a bit disorganized a lot of the time. read more

A good place for some great Mexican food. This place is good for large parties, family gatherings, and late night dinners. We have been to uncle Julio's at different locations on many occasions . We never had bad food. Everything tasted delicious. This particular location in Gaithersburg always have better services than other locations . Since this location is located inside Gaithersburg more , parking is very easy, and if you have a Tesla, they have many Tesla chargers inside the covered parking garage. read more

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They have the location going for them. Chevys little less successful cousin. The food is touristy Mexican fare. Good service is consistent. Spacious inside. Once you have table side guacamole it's regular. Try the tons of other Mexican places in the area for a more interesting experience. read more

We planned a dinner at Uncle Julio's and it was amazing. We were seated soon, since we reserved a table. The drinks were delicious, we had the drink special of the day. The food was delicious, cooked just how we liked it. We are Hispanic so tortillas were a must, We asked the waiter to bring three because we tend to make tacos out of our orders. Below is what we had: 2 Guadalajara steak and chicken 1 combo for two steak and chicken 1 Bacon Wrapped Camarones (6) Tortillas,chips and salsa 3 Grapefruit with a shot inside El Jefe has a little spicy kick which I recommend The frozen swirl Mango lemonade! YUM! Last for dessert we had Sopapillas! Great way to end the night. The food was so good I didn't take pictures of everything but TRY it! They are following COVID-19 guidelines! read more

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Let me start out that the server was friendly. But the value for their taco bar tuesday was not there. We ordered the tuesday special, but was not informed that the fajita meats were an extra $10. That was a bit of shock, you should definitely indicate that on the menu. The place was packed and perhaps they were under staffed. But it took some effort to get their attention and our order in. I will probably look for other places for my taco tuesday needs. read more

Fresh and delicious food accompanied by the best Margaritas in town - Management and staff always ready to serve (Gaithersburg, Md) It has become a tradition of ours that when we visit family in Western Pennsylvania we first stop at Uncle Julio's for lunch and order carry out for our family in PA. We pass by numerous Mexican restaurants in Northern Virginia on our way there, but Uncle Julio's in Gaithersburg is our first choice since they always exceed our expectations. We are often the first customers to walk into the restaurant as we embark on our almost 4 hour trip to PA, and the staff is usually prepping for a busy Saturday when we arrive. When we sit at the bar, David (Bartender) greets us as he makes our favorite drinks a frozen Margarita and a Paloma. As we eat our lunch, the very pleasant and conversational manager (Darvis Alberto) stops to check on us. The food always tastes fresh and delicious and we really enjoy the new and traditional salsas. Our family in Pennsylvania looks forward to our arrival, and the Mexican food from Uncle Julio's which is better than any Mexican food where they live. read more

My brother and I came here without any serious expectations and we were pleasently surprised. I love that the menu is simple and there isnt an endless amount of choices. The meat was cooked to perfection and the flavor of each dish was *chef's kiss*. Not to metion the portion size was much bigger than i expected which is always a plus. No complaints, i enjoyed every bite read more

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Really good. The atmosphere was great, place was huge. Prices were pretty expensive but worth the price. My steak was cooked to perfection and the tortillas were the best I've ever had. Staff was also really nice. I never give 5 stars unless they actually deserve it and this place definitely deserves it. First restaurant I've given a 5 stars to. read more

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1. I had chicken and beef fajitas; My wife had beef fajitas. The chicken was reheated from yesterday or it died of natural causes. We asked for the beef strips to be medium with plenty of pink and some blood and they can dried up like prunes. They were so tough after chewing on one for over 5 minutes (I have all my teeth), I had to spit it out. 2. The BEANS were like no Mexican beans we have ever had... a weird brown color, large chunks of onions not fully cooked and worst of all, PORK inside OH MY GOD.. My wife is deathly allergic to pork. We have eaten Mexican food in Texas, Mexico, California, Baja, Chicago/Michigan and have never ever seen pork in cooked beans in a Mexican restaurant. I have been caring for her since we left, giving her large doses of antihistimines to lower the swelling and hoping nothing else happens. HOW STUPID not to tell patrons that the bean s have PORK. 3. The manager was a dilettante, not sympathetic.. .asked us WHAT IS THE PROBLEM.. then said... tell me if I can be helpful, and strutted off. Perhaps if he grows up he might learn how to manage a restaurant.. so we paid $55 for cold, tough inedible food that gave us allergies... what a ripoff. We are pissed ! read more

Just had another amazing dinner at Uncle Julio's. From the waiters/waitresses to the manager, the place is top notch. My wife and I have loved every dish we have tried. Big fan of the fish tacos. I'm spoiled being from San Diego and enjoy real Mexican food but Uncle Julio's is as close as it gets to Mexican dishes this side of the Mississippi. You won't go wrong with the monthly Margarita! They are always just delightful. The manager always come out and says hi and makes sure you are enjoying your meal. Can't say enough good things about this location. Always clean and the employees are always smiling And the food and drinks are perfecto! read more

very horrible customer service, had to wait 1 hour to get a table and then another hour for them to clean it up, the waite was so unprofessional and didn't introduce her name, and when were placed our orders she never stopped by once to check on us and it got even worse when I found a hair in my food! this ruined my night and they looked like they didn't care. what's even worse was the attitude of the waiter I don't know if she needed a break but she was out of it. really not a good experience for the amount I spent! read more

Due to covid this time we took it to go. Food was just as good. Order was ready when we got there. Even got the free chips they normally give at the table while you wait for your food. I wish they gave one/two more tortillas. I didn't have enough to finish the 7 cuts of meat they gave. Portions are definitely smaller, however the quality is the same. Had to get my craving fix. The chicken and beef were very tender. Overall im satisfied even though the portion is smaller than the normal dine in experience read more

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Overpriced weak drinks. One three for a margarita in a tiny glass. Overpriced weak food. Two zero for taco bell grade food.

Pretty sure the cook was high or something. Got the carne asada medium rare and it came out well done. Also, service was terrible and the bathroom smelt awful. read more

They are really fast to seat you and feed you. The food comes out hot and fast. All the staff run around like a group of ants working as a team. Extraordinary! The beef enchiladas I had where very good and full of well seasoned ground beef, I could have done without the cheese, but it was still very tasty. The Chile con queso with ground beef is really great, I love the onions and the flavor. Make sure you mix it well before digging in. The beans that come with the meal a bit salty, but ok. The rice is rice, nothing spectacular here. The habanero honey bacon shrimp is an add on for $5, it's definitely worth a try. Ask for Anna, very personable and very helpful. She was also very attentive. She made good honest suggestions, which I appreciate in a server. Also, they keep it very cold inside. Overall this place has a great atmosphere and is very inviting. I definitely recommend this place here in the Rio! read more

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It was my first time at this spot and I looovvveed it. The frozen margarita mixed with sangria was soo yummy! The free chips that comes with salsa was also pretty good. My friend got tacos and I got quesadillas which were all good and came in large portions. Overall the food, drinks and service were awesome! read more

Uncle Julio's Gaithersburg - Frozen margarita with sangria - Mexican Near Me - Gaithersburg, Maryland

Service was fantastic. There was plenty of spacing in outdoor areas and tables were sanitized between uses. The sign up system is convenient and you receive a text when your table is ready. I'll break down some of my personal pros and cons. Pros: Workers were friendly and wore mask and gloves. Nice environment outdoors. Quality of the food was pretty good. Bottomless chips and salsa. Cons: Salsa has a smokey flavor and I'm not a fan. Fajitas looked commercially prepared and not made from scratch. Not a lot of peppers and onions. I prefer a refried bean and that's not served here. Alcohol prices are steep. $5.50 for a 12 oz. beer. Margaritas $10 and up except during specials. Although we enjoyed the meal overall probably won't return solely based on value for paid services. With tip, our bill was over $100 for 2 adults and one child. 2 beers, one margarita. read more

Stopped in for a quick bite while shopping. We went early (5:30) so they weren't busy yet. We were sat right away. We were greated within a minute or so. Had the Best server, Bobby. It's hard to find outstanding service the days where you want to tell the manager how good they were. Friendly, followed up. Packed up our leftovers for us Superior service. The cheese seems different. Queso not as silky and tasted different in the quesdila and enchiladas. Food came out quickly. Over-all good experience and again thanks Bobby! read more

The food was great, The service was great .. I had enchiladas, and they were to die for..everyone food came out at the same time ..The food was at temp and the atmosphere was very good..Had to make reservations ..got here at 6:55 and had to wait 10 min for a 7 pm not bad at all ..All And all the food was great !!!!!and the Toco my wife had were awesome.. read more

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I actually really like this place and their foods! Love the vibe of this restaurant - just very chill and family friendly so that's always a plus! Love the outdoor seating as it's open to the lake at Rio. Anyway, we go here quite often and the servers have always been so nice. However for the past year and half, we have only done take out because of the circumstances. Still delicious though! Most recently we ordered the fajita family platter for 4. And we legit had enough for our family of 4 for 2.5 meals. We got the chicken and steak fajitas. The steak was perfectly cooked and the flour tortillas and all the sides were delicious! The chicken is slightly drier than what I prefer but it was still pretty good! I love their queso and guacamole but also the regular salsa that the complimentary chips come with is also really good (yes the chips and salsa come with the to go order as well!) Anyway, love this place and will continue to order from here! Oh yeah, their drinks are also bomb read more

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I ordered a steak and chicken fajita quesadilla over the phone on Tuesday during my break at 4pm. I received the order and was satisfied with my food, but was not satisfied with what happened the next day. I woke up gagging and I ended up throwing up. I was nauseous the whole day and had to work my shift like that. I ended up with my food poisoning and still to this day on Saturday, I am having stomach problems. I don't typically get food poisoning and that's all I ate on Tuesday as I was doing a double. I wouldn't order here unless you want food poisoning!!!!!! read more

I wish I could give 0 stars. The last thing they made that me and my family actually enjoyed were the tortillas. They were not fresh and felt store bought and the taste made store bought taste better. We are done with this place. Oh and my dog won't even eat them. read more