The service was really good. Our waiter greeted us really well, and checked to see if we were there for the first time, which was great that they didn't assume. And we got great recommendations on what to select as an option and we actually went with those options. The outside view was really good, and overall me and my party really enjoyed ourselves. read more

Uncle Julio's - This is a view of the restaurant in ICOn Park in Orlando, FL - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Love the atmosphere and music. Our server, Daysia was MUCHO FANTASTICO!!! Ordered the skirt steak fajitas for two. Steak was tender and the sides were plentiful. Great place for lunch or dinner. read more

Uncle Julio's - Fajitas for two - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We arrived for happy hour and were told to wait 15 minutes for a table next to the bar to be cleaned because the bar was full. After being seated and asking for the happy hour menu we were told that happy hour is only at the bar. When we told the waitress that we made it clear before being seated that we were there for happy hour and confirmed it twice before being seated she spoke to her manager and then told us they don't have happy hour menus but we could order of a piece of paper she scribble some things on. We left and ate elsewhere. A simple "you have to wait for seat to open at the bar" would have been enough. Honest and to the point. Instead they wasted our time for no reason pretending to be helpful. read more

The worst decision ever was going to Uncle Julio's. The worst. Had a reservation but waited anyways. No big deal but should've taken that as a bad sign. Seated and waited about 15-20 minutes before someone emerged and came to table. He brought us chips and wandered off. No water and no drink order taken. Returned about 15 minutes later to get our order-- food and drink. Food came about 45 minutes after we were seated-- still no drinks. The food was absolutely the worst Mexican food I have had. Got drinks at the tail end of the meal. Awful on every possible level. read more

Extremely disappointing experience. The service was painfully slow from start to finish -- long waits just to be acknowledged, even longer waits for drinks and food, and no real sense of urgency from the staff. When the drinks finally arrived, they were poorly made and not worth the price at all. Weak, unbalanced, and honestly tasted rushed, which was ironic given how long we waited. What really sealed the deal was the staff's attitude. Several employees came across as unpleasant and uninterested, as if we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. No apologies for the delays, no effort to make things right. For the prices and reputation, I expected far better. Unfortunately, this was a frustrating experience and not a place I'd recommend or return to. read more

My partner and I dined at Uncle Julio's on International Drive a few days ago, and unfortunately the experience left a lot to be desired. We had a few issues with our food and requested some simple modifications. Nothing unreasonable--most restaurants are accommodating and understand that guests have preferences or dietary needs. Instead of being helpful, the situation was escalated unnecessarily by the manager, Veronica. Her attitude was rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. She made us feel like we were a burden simply for speaking up about problems with our meal. There was no effort to listen, resolve the issue, or show basic hospitality. Dining out should feel welcoming, especially when issues arise, and this experience was the exact opposite. Because of how we were treated, we will not be returning, nor would we recommend this location to others. Customer service matters just as much as food, and this was a major disappointment. read more

Went in on a Saturday night got to the front and were quickly sat. We opted for patio seating which was really nice Service: our server was nice and so was the host. We didn't wait long to be greeted and they listened to any concerns we had and took care of them Food: I got a shrimp fajita and my husband got tacos. The shrimp fajitas were super flavorful. The flour shells were so soft and they tasted fresh. My husband left nothing on his plate so we'll say he enjoyed it as well. We took churros to go and they weren't great they tasted burnt but they're good sizes and a good amount were provided. Drinks: now this is where I say they fell of for 5 stars. My husband got a bottled beer which was flat ( the server took it off our check when we mentioned it) I got the Cadillac and it was just super sour. I didn't like it so then I ordered a make your own margarita ( tequila, contreiu and lime over ice) well they took the lime very seriously and it was like pulp orange juice Aside from the drinks everything else was nice location ambiance service and food(aside from the churros) were good read more

Uncle Julio's - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We had a Sunday lunch reservation and were seated right away. A friendly lady greeted us, took our drink orders, and let us know our waitress would be with us shortly. It soon became clear that our waitress was busy and possibly covering more than her share of tables. In the meantime, the woman who greeted us went above and beyond. We watched as she was everywhere--bringing drinks, setting up tables, refilling chips and salsa, and stepping in wherever needed at all the tables, all with a smile and friendly attitude the entire time. We later learned her name is Nicole. Any business should be proud to have an employee like her--someone who takes such pride in their work and is fully committed to making sure customers have a great experience even when they are short staffed. read more

Uncle Julio's - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My family of 5 (hubby and I and 3 kids under 6) go out to eat at least 2 times/ weekend. We had family from out of town so we decided to go to uncle Julio's for dinner. I have been to Uncle Julio's approximately 3 times before but THIS time was THE WORST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE I've had my whole life. The server Kelsie had forgot to order our guests' beverage and her entree, and she was the first to place each order. Her beverage never arrived even after my husband ordered his second drink. After flagging Kelsie down to let her know about the drink, it finally arrived 45 minutes later. Kelsie never apologized for the delay. Then all the food arrived and one of the entree never arrived while the rest of the table was basically ready for the check! When asked about the order Kelsie said, "I just work here, I take the order back and that's it." Never apologized for her error and blamed the kitchen. Also we had asked for a pitcher of water that was never brought and my kids drinks were never refilled so I had to go to the bar to get their refill. After all of this I requested the manager. The manager Victoria came out and from the beginning she was dismissive, unprofessional and simply rude. Not once did she apologize for the unpleasant experience and all she did was justify the server's behavior and then insinuated that one of our guest made a comment about a drink. We had two families with children and we are the type of people that don't even send food back but instead of handling the situation with poise and hospitality she escalated it and offended one of our guests. I'm honestly still in shock of both Kelsie and the manager's behavior. I barely write reviews but I hope this prevents some other families of going there and ruining Orlando visitors's the perception of Orlando. Nevermind discounting the orders, a simple courtesy and professionalism would've sufficed but we never even got a simple apology. What a horrible representation of this establishment. The other staff and some of the food was good but needless to say we will NEVER return and pray that server Kelsie and Manger Victoria (who refused to give her last name when asked) can learn to do their job to better represent Uncle Julio's and work in the hospitality industry. read more

We came to Uncle Julio's on International Drive in Orlando while on vacation, excited to celebrate a birthday with family. We had a party of 8 and were looking forward to a good time--but the experience was incredibly disappointing. The wait for our food was excessively long, and when it finally came, there were items added to our order that we never requested, and things we did order were completely missing. When we brought this to the staff's attention, there was no real effort to fix it. Instead of trying to make things right, the manager was dismissive and unwilling to offer any sort of discount or solution--even after all the mistakes and poor service. When we pushed for the bill to be corrected fairly, it turned into a big ordeal, and shockingly, they even called the local authorities on us. All of this during what was supposed to be a special birthday celebration. It was humiliating and frustrating, especially as visitors just trying to enjoy our time in Orlando. We will never return to this location, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for good service or a welcoming environment! read more

Food was good, we definitely won't complain about that. The staff on the other hand could care less you are there, that you want to order or if you leave. We managed to finally order food by a different bartender luckily. The other bartender did get us a beverage...even though I had a fly/gnat in it. I scooped him out & put it on the plate, neither bartender noticed that either. Entirely disappointed in the service. On the other note their salsa was delicous. read more

So many dinner options in Orlando to choose from. This was a late dinner after working our trade show at the convention center. I can be a picky foodie at times... Possibly the best chicken and steak fajitas I've ever had. read more

Uncle Julio's - Chicken & Steak Fajitas Chips & Salsa Beans & Rice - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Wife & I visited today, we are locals and she likes this place but lately service has been going down a bit. Today our waiter got our order wrong & was no where in site. She was very short with us and didn't write the order down. I assume she was just going off memory. I was able to flag down another waiter and ask if he could locate her and ask her to return. He came back & said he didn't locate her but offered to help us. He fixed my order & shortly afterwards the waitress arrived. Mine you it wasn't busy at all today. Everyone sat on 1 side max were 5 tables with guest. Again waitress was short we ate. I tipped the gentleman that helped us! I didn't get his name he had glasses. Thank you for working so hard you were everywhere helping! read more

This was absolutely the worst dining experience in my 67 years. We waited 20 just to be greeted by the server. She took our drink order. We waited another half hour finally went to the bar, and found out she never turned it in. That's when things got worse. read more

30 minutes for a drink. Absolute joke. Nobody even acknowledges you. Understaffed and not worth the headache.

Service and atmosphere were great. Food was amazing. Would definitely go back when we are in Orlando.

Terrible service. Got a salad with no dressing. Waited and waited. Finally had to go to the front to get dressing. Got rice that was barely cooked. Your better off going to Del Taco if your in Orlando read more

We came here for lunch when were in the area on I-drive. It just happened to be Cinco de Mayo (not planned- and you can see how behind in my reviews I am, lol :). So due to the holiday I assume, we did have to wait a little while but we were fine with it as there is lots of fun stuff to do and look at in the area. As a bonus there was a coupon inside to help us save $ on the Wheel which we wanted to do anyway. We were originally seated outside right in the sun which was a bit much for our family visiting from Ohio. There were seats in the shade which were available and I asked for them and they moved us, no problem. Our server Nicole was wonderful! Very friendly and knowledgeable. All of our food was completely delicious! All of us loved our meals. I would love to return next time I am in the area! read more

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The staff was great getting our drinks and giving us time to look over the menu. There was so many choices to try and decide what to get. They had kids' coloring and seats for them, so it worked for our family. With the high ceilings and how busy they were it did get a little loud in there. The kids' meals had a lot of options which is good for picky eaters. The 2 flavors of salsa went great with the chips. One had a kick to it the other was milder. The made to order guacamole was perfect; mixed well and have great flavor. The portions were huge for lunch, we did not leave hungry. read more

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They started us out with chips and salsa, which were very flavorful (red salsa had some heat, brown salsa was smoky). The guacamole was made fresh at our table and was SO tasty! I got the beef enchiladas with rice & beans, my 20-something kids got a steak bowl and a chicken bowl, and my wife got beef & chicken tacos. VERY generous portions and tasted great. THEN came the desert - we normally don't get desert after dinner, but it was my wife's birthday so we splurged. The chocolate piñata was decadent! It looked like dark chocolate, but tasted like milk chocolate. Inside were pieces of pineapple, strawberries, and churro bites. Dipping chocolate and whipped cream were provided on the side. Really a phenomenal experience all the way around and my wife felt spoiled on her b-day! read more

Uncle Julio's - Tableside guacamole - fresh and tasty! - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Always a nice time at Uncle Julio's! Went while family were visiting and I got the cheese and onion enchiladas. Really good and the leftovers were even better the next day. We got 2 orders of the table side guac and it always hits the spot. The chips and salsa is always good too. Next time I'd like to try their queso. read more

Worst experience ever in a restaurant tonight In Uncle Julio's - Orlando international Drive. Showed up early for an 8:15pm reservation. Seated at 8:45. Placed order shortly thereafter - within 10 minutes - and didn't receive our food until 10:15pm. No discount, no apology from the manager, no reason why we had to wait so long to receive our food. As a matter of fact, the manager never came to our table. A waitress did ask us if we wanted complementary side salads. We witnessed four tables, who were seated around the same time as us, get up and leave around 45 - 60 minutes into the wait. Wish we had done the same. read more

It is a shame the staff is so bad here! The food was fantastic! But service sucks hard. We waited 15 minutes to sit and restaurant was empty. Then 20 mins after sitting at table I had to ask for a server. Order everything at once but still took an hour to get our food ( 4 people). Got meal in pieces-- some entrees and than 10 min later we got sides. Had to ask twice for drink refills. One person got food after the other 3 finished eating. Asked for it to go and got attitude from server. In total we were at restaurant for 2 hours-- it also took forever to get our check. The kitchen did their job-- food excellent-- front of house sucked. read more

Hello dear reader, so my family went to this restaurant due to their chocolate piñata we wanted to try. We sat down got our drinks and some chips and queso, pretty decent may I add. However, the bad part is the time our food took to come out. I ordered the steak enchiladas and I'm pretty sure they had to go to the local cow pasture kill a cow, have their gun misfire go get a new one come back kill a cow, process it then come back because my food took an hour and 30 minutes to come out. My entire family was served lukewarm food that honestly looked reheated and they were all done with their food before mine even came out. My food was the most mid food I've had in my life. And I paid 25$ for the small little plate of what I'm ashamed to call enchiladas. After that we bought the piñata which I was convinced they would have to go to a foreign country to get the cocoa beans and come back but somehow it was out very shortly. It was very good but if we had got it at first it would've been worth it, but we got it at the end, which compared to the rest of our food that took an hour to come out I'd say 15 minutes is pretty good. For the price you pay to eat here I'd expect it to be out in minutes, not literally an hour. In terms of the decoration it seemed very well thought out. The food is the one thing that really needs to be fixed. Thank you for your time and attention reading this. read more

Uncle Julio's - My food. - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food was par at best & service was horrible no excuse went for lunch wasn't even busy

This is a cute Mexican spot in Orlando. Food was good it is a bit pricey. But it's in the tourist part of Orlando. The service was really good. The manager came to us because the kitchen was kinda backed up and she came to apologize which I personally love when a manager visits tables. Parking is easy. There is a garage near by. I'd visit again. read more

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Cannot recommend. Ordered the 'spicy pina' Margarita, which allegedly had muddled pineapple and jalapeño - but there was not even a hint of Chile heat. The drink also was watery. The salsa that came out with the chips likewise didn't have any spiciness whatsoever. Given those factors, I was not willing to gamble on getting a bland entree - I paid for the drink and left. read more

Nice place for lunch or dinner while visiting Icon Park in Orlando. The inside is fairly typical of a mid-range sit down restaurant. The service was friendly and our server was very knowledgeable. She told us the kitchen was a scratch kitchen, which I believe after tasting everything that we ordered. Our table tried the carnitas tacos, the birria quesadilla, and the roasted cauliflower bowl. All were delicious, as was the perfect Paloma and skinny margarita. My only complaint is that the bench seat at our table was covered in tortilla chip crumbs, which tells me that maybe the back of the house may be a little sketchy. Maybe not. I'll have to check back and see. read more

My experience was nice for lunch as I came with a large group and we were seated within our reservation time. The food price is decent for the amount. Complimentary chips and salsa (mild). If you're looking for your moneys worth definitely recommend any of the fajita options. One of the several options pictured below. Includes: guacamole, cheese, sour cream, rice and beans (very good!), and flour or corn tortillas. I do not recommend the churros they were very greasy and burnt tasting. I didn't get a drink but one person in my group did and it looked very watered down with too much ice for a $14 margarita on the rocks. Other than that it was still a good experience and our waitress was nice with accommodating for a large group. read more

Uncle Julio's - Chicken and Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

First of all- we fully recognize this is in a tourist place so our expectations were not high as a result. we came with the intention of the chocolate pinata but wanted to share a few plates of food first. The service was extremely slow- we ordered queso, but it still took an extra 20 minutes before we saw our waitress to take the food order. The restaurant was busy but not packed (lots of open tables). After an hour of being there and no entrees, we spoke up. (We only had 3 entrees). The food did come out quicker after that. The food itself was just okay. The seasoning was underwhelming but the food was hot. The chocolate piñata was great. Next time(?) we will eat elsewhere and come just for the piñata. read more

Very good food and service great music and the carnitas were fire, rice tasted well and the hot sauce was very flavorful prob the best restaurant on I drive read more

Uncle Julio's - Carnitas Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

So let's start with I LOVE this restaurant. I'm from Texas and this is a staple!! I used to love coming here, the service at the bar was mediocre at best. They have changed the chips, why I don't know, I would have to say bagged grocery store chips are better. The Mexican butter was completely off. Was NOT impressed, which made me sad. I came from NC to eat here. Won't be back read more

I have a sample their food at an event & I want to give this place a try. I don't live close. I was comings to Orlando for a conference. This place was on my lists to try whenever I am in town. The prices are are tourist prices but their portion is actually pretty good. Their doors open at 11:30 & we arrive at 11:35 and their doors were still close. By 11:40 their door was still close. So we left but the other restaurants don't open their door until 12:00. So we walked back and it was open at 11:45. They saw us trying to open the door and we sat at the bench in front of them. My service was super nice & I wanted to try the cucumber margarita that I saw advertised on Instagram. I was informed that was only a March special but I was there on March 30th! They were already pushing the April special. You do get some chips but parts of the chips were super greasy. We did order some cheese and it was pretty good. Their salsa was decent. We try the fajita special for two which also comes with a desserts. My husband liked the beans, I didn't want sour cream so they double up on the guacamole, that was a nice touch. The flour fajitas tasted like the Indian bread naan. Which I liked but it did have a strange after taste. My husband didn't like it cause it was too thick. The chicken was super tender & the shrimp was cook just right. It came with a sauce of butter which I never herd of before. Apparently you put it over the chicken. There was so much food we box it cause our hotel had a microwave & a refrigerator. Thank god! For the price I paid I didn't want to waste anything. Don't seat at a booth. The way the booth are designed it feel like a two year old was kicking the back booth. Another couple keep leaning back and it felt like they were kicking my booth. I am on the fence the food was good, the price well touristy, & my server was really nice. Will I come back to place honestly I do not know. I am not in Orlando that often so I am fence. read more

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My hubby & I had a long day at Universal Studios, by the time we got to our hotel room, we were hungry. we happen to be very close to Uncle Julio's so we decided to go. I'm glad we did. The service at the bar was phenomenal, we got to know Day & Sebastian. Day explained the salsa and how it was made, we also ordered the chicken fajitas, which we shared and it was enough for both of us. Whenever we are back in Orlando, we will definitely return. Excellent service!!! read more

Came here on Sunday for an early lunch. They seemed to just have opened as the restaurant and bar area were not busy and started filling up when we were about to leave. We decided to sit at the bar... noticed there was a strong smell coming from the kitchen so switched sides. The bartender kind of rolled her eyes when we did so, and her attitude did not change during the whole time we were there. Not a smile, at all, little eye contact, and just felt like she did not want to be there. Even when I asked for a mimosa she said "I would have to go make the orange juice"... well, guess that's not an option. Thankfully the food came out and this is why they deserve the stars given. I ordered the Carnitas Fajitas and it turned this experience into a positive one. Nice presentation, good amount of cheese, guac, and sour cream. The meat portion was enough for two (or leftovers, in my case) and was deliciously flavorful. And they give you 4 large warm tortillas on the side (again, leftovers). The rice and beans it comes with were really good too. And I was able to try the onion and cheese enchilada and would recommend that too. Apart from the service we received, definitely a place I would go back to and suggest to friends. read more

Uncle Julio's - Carnitas Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Super upset and annoyed. I've come here several times in the past, it used to be my go to and I would always bring out of town visitors here because their table side guacamole and chocolate piñata are top tier. Went tonight, and it was awful from start to finish. I cannot believe how the quality of the food and service has just plummeted. To start when we checked in, we were told it would be a thirty minute wait. We waited forty five minutes for a text message, and then checked in with the staff. They then seated us at a high top. We waited a few minutes and the hostess asked if anyone had checked on us, no one had so she went over and spoke to a server. Our server seemed nice enough, very brought us water, chips and salsa, and then took our order. The table side guacamole came and it was okay. Too bad we had ran out of chips and our server was no where to be found. When our food was brought over, we asked the person who delivered our food for more chips, water, and silverware. He alerted our waiter who finally made an appearance, and brought us chips to go with our guacamole. While we were eating, the manager came over to ask how things were, I asked if he could bring us another pitcher of water when he had a chance. The manager said sure and then disappeared, never to be seen again. After saying excuse me several times to get our waiters attention, he finally came over. This was such an awful dining experience. I'm usually so easy going, as I know people are busy. However, to just ignore us, when I saw him repeatedly checking on other tables is just so rude. I've never felt this way at a restaurant and I will definitely never come back here. ***just fyi I e-mailed the manager and never heard back. So just don't go here. Seems the bad customer service is the general culture here.*** read more

Stopped in here while at icon park. The wait for dinner to get to our table was ridiculous. Also to me the menu is VERY limited. The food itself wasn't bad and I liked the taste but the other things overshadowed my experience. read more

Zero Stars! Worst service EVER! We were a complete afterthought. Sat with no drinks refills. We were told after an hour wait for our food, one entree was not available. Food took forever and when it came out it was wrong. DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

Disappointing Service and Overall Experience If you're looking for slow, indifferent service and an overpriced, underwhelming meal, Uncle Julio's has you covered. Our drinks took so long to arrive I started wondering if they were distilling the tequila from scratch. When the food finally showed up, it was lukewarm at best -- like it had been waiting in the kitchen as long as we were waiting at the table. Our servers seemed allergic to eye contact and refills, and asking for anything extra felt like we were inconveniencing them. The atmosphere was more "chaotic cafeteria" than "lively restaurant," and noise levels that could drown out a marching band. For the prices they're charging, you'd think they'd at least serve hot food and a smile. I'd recommend Uncle Julio's only if you're conducting research on how to ruin a night out. Drinks took excessively long to arrive Food was lukewarm, not fresh Servers were inattentive and unapproachable Overpriced for the quality and experience read more

The food here is consistently wonderful! The chips and salsa are served as soon as you get to the table. The Jalisco and chicken fajitas are our favorite. The fajitas mostly comes with grilled onions and peppers on a hot plate, along with your protein. There is cheese, guac, and sour cream on the side. There's also a side of rice n beans which makes for an overall generous portion! My favorite thing to eat here is the tortillas-thick, chewy, salty, and warm! You get 4 to an order. This is a kid friendly location with lots to do just outside of the restaurant including toy carts, animal photo (with exotic birds), build a bear, gem "mining" station, and a train to ride on. This would get 5 stars but the service is quite slow and spotty. Parking in an adjacent garage is fre (above floor 3, as of 4/2024g Will be back for the food! read more