Hidden gem doesn't even begin to cover it - some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Blink and you'll…read moremiss it. Everything we've had thus far (brisket tacos, chicken sandwich, beans, multiple sauces) has been absolutely phenomenal. Friendly service. Food was served fresh and hot. No frills, just the way a bbq joint should be.

It's a very nice tucked away place and I would definitely give it another shot. I spoke with Nick…read morewho was one of the owners, and got talking about barbecuing. The brisket was better than the pork. The only thing I wished was that I wanted it to be more smoky. The barbecue pork was decent, but I would definitely want to try the ribs during the weekend. He was very nice and very accommodating and added in some sweet pickled jalapeños, which were phenomenal. The brisket sandwich was definitely a good hit. Had the coleslaw and mac & cheese...and that was not bad at all!Had a little bit more mayo than expected with a tad of vinegar, which was OK. Overall, it was a very good lunch/dinner. (by the way, I liked the Kansas City better than the Texas but Texas sauce was also very good! They make their own homemade sauce by the way ) Nick was a great conversational piece and they are going to be starting with a food truck pretty soon which is gonna be pretty neat. He does take a lot of pride in his work, and it shows! So I guess keep an eye open for that. Nice job, Nick. I'll give you the next star an update this review once I have your ribs. Is that a Deal? (because I'm a big-time rib guy.) Thanks again Nick!

Everything was outstanding! Our server was friendly and informative. Our order came quickly and…read morehot! We ordered Chicken Tamales and Chicken Enchiladas, both with rice and beans, both were so flavorful and seasoned perfectly. We will be coming back for sure and spreading the word. Nice size restaurant, very comfortable and clean.

I've been here twice now. This time I chose one of the specials, Birria Tamales. Oh my gosh!!!!! 3…read morebeef Birria and cheese tamales with a side consommé. Plus some pico and guacamole on the side to help with the pure decadence of the tamales. The family that runs the restaurant is so nice. The owner came out with a mug of noodle soup to try. It is a pleasant but small dining room. Cannot wait to go back.

This is a message to all in the Schaumburg AREA...Eat Local Eat Here…read more Second time here since being in Hoffman Estates for 3 years. Short review....bountiful plates at reasonable price.Friendly staff and the restaurant is clean and quiet. Beef fajitas,tongue burrito and snapper Veracruz and site is batting 3 for 3

Everything was amazing from start to finish! Delicious food, great service, and a lovely…read moreatmosphere. One of the best breakfast spots I've been to!

07/15/24 - This is the first time I've been to an Uncle Julio's. I've heard very mixed reviews on…read morethe food. The breakdown on the food I ate. The chips were ok, but I enjoyed both of the salsas. They were both good. The red one was very garlicky I really enjoyed this and kept munching on it. The other salsa had more of a smoky chipotle type flavoring this was also very good. For my main course I ordered 2 steak tacos w/beans & rice. The steak tacos were ok but nothing extraordinary. The beans was more of a bean soup than beans. The seasoning was very good. The rice was nothing special. Our server Diana was nothing short of remarkable. When I think of stellar service I think of someone like Diana. She was spot on in every aspect. From the time we got there she was there to take our drink orders & to see if we wanted to get appetizers prior to ordering our main courses. She was always checking back to see if we needed anything. THANK YOU DIANA FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE.

Great service, but food? Eh…read more Service was overall great. Our waiter Patrick was very attentive and was full of smiles. The vibe is low warm light and cute. There is lots of seating as well. The main downside to my experience was the food. I ordered the quesa-birria tacos which were actually great as an appetizer, but my main dish was just sad. I ordered the enchilada combo, one chicken and one beef. The tortillas were stiff, and there was barely any salsa on them. The chicken enchilada was covered with an overwhelming amount of lime, the rice was flavorless and the beans were watery. I hesitate to call this place clean because my water cup had crusted gunk on it, which makes me believe they don't wash their dishes too well.

The food is pricey , and it's not good . Honestly what saves them is their salsas . Because I…read moreordered the chilaquiles with steak and the plate was so sad .

Clean and good service. Hard to find an authentic Mexican restaurant. This was close enough, but…read morethe menudo still needed more flavor.

THE worst service. Not even a smile, except from the sweet lady that greeted and seated us. There…read morewas 4 tables with people, three servers, one bartender. It took 20 minutes just to get the check and only because we had to ask ANOTHER waiter for it. Ours was everywhere but being a waiter. One star is for the sweet lady greeter and one star is because the food was decent, but you can tell there isn't a good Mexican place around here.

Phenomenal food! Service was friendly and appropriately attentive. The traditional margarita was…read moreone of the best I have ever had!!! There was a group of women and the girls that were a bit loud for the small restaurant, but otherwise nice ambiance. Highly recommend!

Small location but excellent TexMex food. No onions on everything like some places and they can…read morechange things around to fresh tortillas instead of fried if you want. No alcohol and all plastic plates and utensils but it's all about the food! Definitely worth stopping.

The food was good but not out of this world. If I were to return, I would get the Birria. The fries…read morewere good, a little soggy but good. The tostados were overly packed and under seasoned.

Hard to find elsewhere, Jibarito was delicious! Super friendly service, lots of vegan options…read more.. but traditional (meat eater) food as well. Will definitely return!

Cute small local business Kind wait staff…read moreLoved the menu I am gluten free so this was a great choice. Loved the soup I wish I would have got tacos I would come here again!

I found Texican on Yelp. I was @ Target on Division (1200W) & Larrabee Ave looking for someplace…read moreto eat lunch today. I found Texican about 1/2 mile south @ 869 N Larrabee. Texican is a small storefront w/a limited menu. On entering Kim the owner told me they are in the process of remodeling the interior. After perusing the menu I ordered the Garlic Sautéed Gulf Shrimp Tacos. This comes on 2 corn tortillas topped w/chipotle cream, red cabbage, cilantro & Onions for $9.95. The gulf shrimp were nice & plumb. All of the ingredients were fresh & made to order. Since I was the only one in there around 2pm I had a chance to chat w/Kim while eating my Shrimp Tacos. I will be back to try some of the other items on the menu

This was a fantastic find for us. The breakfast tacos here are truly fantastic. It reminds me of…read moreone of my favorite breakfast spots back in LA called "Homestate". Chef Kim really nails it with the tacos here. Fresh, fantastic ingredients with wonderful textures and a variety of Tex Mex sauces on the side. I love, love, love this place and will be coming back repeatedly. Highlights for us were the chorizo breakfast tacos and the slow roasted carnitas tacos. She has flour and corn tortillas. The elote was also fresh to order.