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    Uncle Julio's

    3.1 (916 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Seasonal watermelon margarita special
    Ieshia T.

    Stopped by Uncle Julio's while shopping at Potomac Mills with a friend. We were trying to wait out the rain and dodge traffic on the way back north and honestly, this was a pretty solid choice! Let me start with the reason you should absolutely go: the seasonal watermelon margarita. It's made with fresh muddled watermelon and St-Germain, and it's hands-down one of the best seasonal cocktails I've had in a long time. If you drink, get it. If you don't drink, get it anyway since they have a non-alcoholic version that's still amazing. Pro tip: ask for tahín on the rim instead of salt or sugar. Thank me later. Only downside: I noticed the fresh watermelon was being left out, uncovered, with flies nearby. They cut it right before garnishing a drink, which is fresh... but maybe too fresh? I skipped asking for more watermelon in my glass after seeing that. Definitely something management could fix with a little better food safety practice. Food-wise, I tried a tamale with green sauce instead of the usual pork topping. However not mind-blowing, but solid comfort food. Chips came out a little bland and left a weird aftertaste, but the salsa was tasty and made up for it. We sat at the bar, and while the bartender was clearly new, he was super friendly and provided good service. He was honest about being new, which I appreciated, and still kept the drinks coming without a hitch. All in all, I'd definitely come back. Especially to try more of their happy hour drinks. But that watermelon margarita? Seriously unforgettable. Go for that alone. Just maybe skip the fruit garnish if you're squeamish like me.

    Guacamole
    Linda B.

    We were seated immediately for a midday lunch. Always a nice location at the Stonebridge shopping center. Lively upbeat music you'd expect at a Mexican restaurant. Menu has a lot of Tex-Mex favorites, but we specifically came for the crab and shrimp enchiladas. They came without the beans we ordered, but they brought them out later. My sister didn't like the chips- I did. The salsa was okay. The enchiladas were not good-- my sister couldn't eat hers. The server called the Manager who came to ensure she got an option she liked and that it was prepared exactly as she asked. The guacamole appetizer we ordered came after I'd gotten more than halfway through the meal, but it was good. Two of us were splitting the check, but instead we were charged double- lol. They did fix it.

    Steak Fajitas
    Klara C.

    In the Stone Ridge Shopping center so a couple parking lots and street parking. I made reservations for 2 for 5 PM on a Friday night and we probably didn't need it. Seemed a little quiet but it was nice overall. I have been to a couple Uncle Julios but never this one. We ordered the fajita nachos for an appetizer, it took awhile for our server to come back for us to ask for appetizer plates. Nachos were good, but it was mostly chicken and melted cheese over individual chips. For dinner I ordered the steak fajita. The tortillas it came with were great. I ordered the steak medium but part of it was rare and part seemed more medium well but overall ok. There was a lot of onions for the fajita. I'd probably come back to try some of the margaritas and other food. My friend ordered the taco salad and that looked delicious.

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    Douglas K.

    Outstanding place for lunch and dinner! Consistently tasty food that is well seasoned and made fresh for you!

    Tamale Platter with taco, enchilada and rice
    Tarnisha N.

    Very good food and they don't skimp on the drinks. Good service and vibe. Great place to go for a girls night out.

    Chicken & Shrimp Fajitas
    Torkorche F.

    The Tortilla soup is really good! The chips are extremely salty you have to drench in salsa to mask the salty taste. I tried pulled chicken tortilla bowl for the first time that was really good a must try! The resturant is really nice inside they have Mexican music playing and it's very chill environment during lunch time. Aaron was bartending and also waited on my table his service was awesome very attentive and nice! This is my second or third time here will be back!

    Chicken Caesar salad.
    Annie V.

    When eating in the restaurant, the food is good; however, 'To Go' orders are terrible. The orders have been consistently incorrect, and the portions are less than a normal in restaurant order size. I.e., the Caesar salad in the attached picture was $20.00 for what appeared to be a 1/4 or 1/2 portion!

    Combination dinner
    Mike J.

    Had a wonderful waiter and time here for a retirement party. I ordered the following: Complimentary salsa: 8/10 nice Smokey taste The Swirl: 9/10 very strong and delicious Spicy Peña: 10/10 I love a spicy marg; definitely an acquired taste Tex Mex combination dinner: 7.5/10 chicken was well seasoned and the sauces actually complimented each other. The decor was very eloquent and a shock to me. Would return if in the area.

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    Food portions are small and expensive, just sad what hate does to a country, service and ambiance and manager great.

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    Amazing service and food. I wish we had one of these near home but I come every time I'm in town.

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    Is it pet friendly? When I searched for dog-friendly restaurants in the area, this place shows up on the list but I don't see anything picture of anyone bringing dogs. Thanks.

    They have outdoor seating, so perhaps there.

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