We ordered kids fajita. The chicken was chewy like store bought and microwaved frozen chicken, the rice was undercooked, and the beans was mushy like poop. The kids fajita did not come with tortillas and I had make tortilla at home. The salsa was watery. We also ordered soft tacos with chicken which tasted like salad wrapped in tortilla. My son said this was 20% the quality of chipotle. We ultimately threw it all in the trash. I understand that it's COViD time but that doesn't mean you compromise so much on quality! It's not that you are taking a discount. read more

For a lunch hour with only 7 tables it shouldn't have taken 45 minutes to get our food. Waiter disappeared most of the time so we couldn't get refills. The meat was dry and the fajitas bowls were half the size they were a year ago with less ingredients. People beside us left, new ones were sat and they got their food before us. Very disappointed. read more

What ever they give for the chips , is fantastic better the salsa at any place ive had . Chicken an steak was seasoned great . The bacon wrapped shrimp well very good but bacon really over powers the rest of flavors , like shrimp flavor . Fish tacos were ok , defiantly will fill you up. But best part was service , an attention to the customer was great go and enjoy read more

I stopped in at Uncle Julios before work. i wanted to try them for a while. but i wanted something light. So my first impression ? i loved the atmosphere relaxed good energy not too loud. waiter pleasant and attentive. he bought the complemetry corn chips and salasa. typical right, no these weere the best corn tortias i ever had they were light and crispy paired with a smokey salsa. not enough salsas for the chips. I ordered the tuna tacos. they came with black beans an cilantro flavored rice. while everything was supper fresh! my portion size was supper skimpy. i wanted somthing light but i was expecting to take something home. i barely had enough rice to eat with the beans. it was a sprinkling. i had more toppings then tuna. i will post a picture of my meal before i started eating. ang you can see that non of the tacos are full. please correct your portion sizes. your flavors,freshness,quality, and waite staff were Great! read more

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Honestly it was super underwhelming, I went here for my birthday tonight. I got chicken fajitas, it came with a small side of sour cream, maybe a tablespoon of cheese, and salsa. The plate wasn't even full of chicken and it was mostly vegetables. I paid 19.99 for it, but don't even get me started, the other person I was with paid 28 dollars for steak fajitas, then 7.99 for a small side of guacamole. You can get the same if not better at chipotle. In total with tip for the both of us WITHOUT AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES was 72 DOLARS which is. Absolutely ridiculous I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. For the price you pay, you can get better elsewhere read more

I waited for months for the opening of this restaurant and was looking forward to stop in and try their guacamole and margarita. Walked in today after 4 PM, sat at the bar during happy hour. The bartender was not very engaging I had to ask him about a menu and then asked him about the margaritas he couldn't really explain the ingredients, I believe he should have been more informative and welcoming, felt like I had to ask him instead of him giving me information on their menu and what they offered, finally ordered a skinny margarita and decided to try their famous guacamole prepared table side, (after waiting about 15 min) I asked the bartender how much longer it would take? He informed me it was going take awhile do to other orders before me. Why he didn't mention it would take awhile before I ordered or at least come Back a few minutes later and keep me informed that it was going to take awhile. I had to ask him. I asked him to please cancel the order and would take the pre made smaller portion. He was not at all involved in his job, had to wait for utensils and after waiting I finally got his attention after several minute and ask for them. Was very disappointed with his service and by the way it wasn't busy. To further make matters worse, there was a patron sitting two seats away vaping (while hiding it). I asked the bartender if smoking was permitted and he said "no". I told him the the person next to me was smoking, he told me he didn't see it so couldn't do anything but would get the supervisor. The supervisor wouldn't come over. I finally asked for the supervisors name and would like to speak to him. When he came over he would not address the person and also said he didn't see anything so couldn't do anything. I picked up my check didn't finish my food or drink and left the establishment I feel they didn't handle the situation or there service well. read more

Very disappointing for vegetarian Besides salsa sauce, all of their sauce has chicken broth. The only option was fajitas with mushrooms and veggie quesadillas If we ask to put black bean etc they don't change anything from the menu. Only thing was good - dessert! Very disappointing! how do they say "its from scratch" when they don't let you substitute or change anything. read more

Absolutely incredible food! Fun environment, great location! Even the chips are delicious! Will be back soon!!

Went for lunch. Our waiter, Jair, was very polite. Service was on time and food was good. I had a taco salad which had very fresh ingredients (eg. avocado). Others in my party had tacos. The fish taco was very salty. Chips at the beginning were good. I would go back again. read more

Way overpriced for a Mexican restaurant that offers mediocre food. First and last time fir us.

Amazing food and great service!! They even let you get the same menu items to go. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

The atmosphere and drinks are decent. The service was OK for post COVID and the food was OK as well nothing to get too excited about. However, we really enjoyed the fresh guacamole. It's a decent night out for Mexican food but not nearly as good as some of the more local Mexican restaurants. read more

Great apps. Really good with social distancing. Guacamole was fresh. The steak quesadillas appetizer was a great portion. Will definitely be back! read more

Chicken Fajitas and Steak Fajitas meat was pretty good BUT there was a minimal amount of vegetables. I received 4 slices of green pepper and some onions. Presentation looked like my plate started to slip and what I received is what they saved before it hit the floor. We ordered large guacamole and it was the blandest I have ever tasted. The scoop that came with my meal was much better. The Gold Margarita was good. Think this restaurant is a one and done. I was excited to try it but was definitely dissatisfied. read more

I went to Julios tonight and had a terrible Experience. We should have left after we found hair in the salsa and an entire night of disappointment could have been avoided. We ordered the yellow cheese queso which was missing the peppers and was a totally different taste / texture than what it's usually like. Our server never came Over to give us refills. Then, we waited an hour and 15 minutes for 2 quesadillas, which both came out wrong. They put onions and blackended chicken in one and it should have been just chicken and cheese with regular chicken. The second quesadilla came out cold. The server said the food was taking so long because the kitchen was backed up but the food came out cold .... Both the server and manager were extremely unapologetic. We traveled 45 minutes, each way, for a terrible dining experience. Not planning on going back anytime soon. Such a shame because I used to love this restaurant. read more

My boyfriend and I have been here twice and it's amazing. Their drinks are strong, food is great, their salsa is so delicious and the vibes are chill. Def coming back! read more

This is the first time I have eaten at Uncle Julios and I work in the mall where it resides. I was very disappointed with the meal! The chili con quest was delicious. However my main course of chicken enchiladas were very subpar. You get rice and beans with the meal. I got rice, but they gave me a soup with a few beans in it for the beans side. The enchiladas were undercooked. It was as if they rolled them in wet tortillas three cheese on top and put them in the oven just long enough for the cheese to melt. The tortillas tasted like they were raw. So I ate the con quest and rice and about 1/4 of the 3 enchiladas and threw the rest out. A very disappointing $30 meal. I won't be going back! read more

Walked in seconds ago. The place was practically empty - the maitre d moved us to a table for where the walk ins come by and we asked to be relocated - then told to wait 10 minutes for another server because we can't sit due to servers - as if we are to wait? No that is not how you treat a walk in into an empty restaurant post Covid- need better help up front ! The server for that table could have served us easily served one table over in an empty restaurant! Lady with the tattoo arms - try the kitchen not the front desk ! Thanks for no business for you today ! Rate that experience as a 0! read more

Something isn't right about this place. I was there on Fri night (Aug 21) The food is fine, but I know the menu well as I have been going here for over 10 years (not in NJ - they're new. I used to go to one in Atlanta all the time when I lived there). But the service at the Uncle Julio's at Bridgewater Mall (NJ)- specifically the hostess and the manager wasn't ideal. Neither the hostess nor the manager like to be questioned. When I asked the hostess about an empty table - she started yelling and claimed the table was being held for a larger party. 35 mins later - literally they brought us to the same empty table we saw when we first arrived (and were put on a waitlist). I asked the manager why we had to wait for a table that was open 35 mins ago. His response was rude, curt, and dismissive. Really? You have competition RIGHT next door. And then, he never made eye contact with our table and helped all other tables around us. It made me so upset I couldn't finish my dinner. Our server was nice - Clara, I believe. But the manager was incredibly rude - he probably hired the hostess that was also rude and inconsiderate. Until they get rid of that manager, I won't be eating there. I only wish I knew his name so I could call him out. Someone needs to re-train the manager. Warning: Beware of the manager! He's rude and tolerates restaurant guests being ignored (by the hostess). In fact, he's the role model for rude, dismissive behavior. read more

I was really excited to try this place. Looked like a fun place to eat. I ordered the steak enchiladas and there were no veggies and they didn't even use steak but beef. It was spicy as well with no indication that it was going to be spicy. Spicy food makes me sick and I do not order things that are spicy and this was spicy. Also,, my son spilled his drink, I had to ask for stuff to clean it up without help from anyone. My daughter order the chicken tortilla bowl and it was very spicy and covered in chili peppers and hot sauce, which was not what was requested. Also they were out of everything.. straws, apple juice, cranberry... cups for kids didn't have lid because no straws no lids. For my first time there, I don't know if I would ever go back. read more

Wow !! This place is definitely doing Mexican the right way , Everything was on point! Nothing negative Moved right to the top of the list for me!! read more

I've been to this location before and the service and experience was sub-par. I decided to give it another shot when my fiancé and I were out and about and needed something to eat. I DO NOT recommend this location. While the food was good (a bit on the saltier side) the service is very very poor. We sat at the bar because we're a young couple who didn't want to take up a table for a family and thinking we would get quicker service because we were famished. We waited 15 minutes for someone to come over and greet us - while there was a bar back peeling limes and another bartender working service bar in front of us. There was no emphasis on urgency whatsoever. We weren't the only couple waiting - two more sat down after us and it was just about as long as a wait for them. After we saw how long it took for someone to great us, the next time the bartender came over we made sure to give her everything at once so we didn't wait again. Boy, was that wrong. Another 25 minutes later, our drinks came out and then 1-2 minutes later our food did. I made eye contact with the service bartender a few times which might have triggered a little bit of urgency but it wasn't like we ordered anything extravagant to drink? We snacked on chips and salsa in the meantime but could have used the margarita to wash down the chips. She didn't ask how everything was while we were eating and didn't ask if we wanted refills at all. We're usually not ones to leave a poor review because we come from the hospitality/serving industry and we know sometimes a busy restaurant or being short staffed can cause delays but this was just not the case. I was tempted many a time to talk to the manager but by the end of it all, we just wanted to get our check and leave. If you are ever in the bridgewater area, save yourself the time and go to Maggianos or even Cheesecake Factory - you won't regret it. read more

This is the second time I've ordered curbside during my lunch break and was disappointed yet again. Waited over 20 min after I texted I was there to pick up my food. Called into the restaurant, phone rang and rang and rang before someone finally picked up. Got back to work and of course my food was cold! Manager had a poor excuse and said they didn't see my text when I texted I was there. It's an automated response he said. Get a new system then or have your staff monitor your system more closely. ‍ I won't be going back again. Too bad because the food is pretty good. read more

Ordered a family 4 pack last night plus 15 margaritas to go, order was scheduled to be ready at 5:15, got there at 5:00 the food was already sitting there, brought it home it was ice cold, the quesadillas didn't look like quesadillas, it looked like a pile of tortillas inside a container, tried to eat it, but tossed it in the trash, also forgot the chips to go with guacamole and salsa. The missing chips was the third time this has happened to me. The food temperature idk what happened. I'll give it another shot, maybe they had an off night. read more

Drinks were good. Could not get what I wanted for some reason or another. The "el hefe " was mysteriously unavailable. I ordered the soft shell chicken tacos and they were just not good!!! I'm not saying they were spoiled, they just had absolutely no taste!!! I probably won't go there again!! read more

We ordered to go and it was great. We ordered 2 chicken fajitas and beef tacos for four. It can with guacamole, beans, rice, pico di gallo, lettuce, etc. packed in ver cute containers. So good. We'll be back. read more

Really enjoy the friendliness of the staff and quality of the food. The grilled bacon wrapped shrimp appetizer is the best!

We visited on their second day and I'd rate 3.5 stars with potential for a higher rating when they work out the kinks with their organization and wait staff. Overall, a welcome addition to the Bridgewater Mall area. The food was on the high side, price wise, but everything we had (salmon, chicken fajitas and chicken and beef fajitas) was all very good. There's a complementary basket of chips and salsa on the table (liked the chips; salsa was watery). Big sellers are their drinks. There's a separate drinks menu and then info on their margaritas on the main menu. It's a big space and nicely decorated and they're definitely doing a booming business. Even at 5 pm, the dining room looked to be about 2/3 full. read more

Very open and big establishment. Being vegetarian, very disappointed with choices, even veggie enchiladas are topped with meat sauce (come-on) and was not given any an alternate choice. Rest is downhill. I might be biased because of my food choice, if you are looking for a vegetarian, look else-where. Slow service could attributed to "made from SCRATCH". read more

Great waiter. Horrible everything else, including the manager, who needs more training in customer service. Small portions, cold food, unpleasant presentation. Overpriced for what you do (or in this case, do not) get. No refried beans at a Mexican restaurant?! Far fall from the original Uncle Julios, once known for fresh, delicious food, with over-sized portions served hot. Especially in these trying times, one would think a local business would be appreciative for customers and try a bit harder, in both a dining out experience and good food at a fair price. read more

Our first venture out for outdoor dining and I was very happy with the precautions being taken and the attentiveness of the staff. The queso was delicious as were the chicken fajitas and chicken enchiladas. At the recommendation of the server we tried the special margarita and it was too shelf. We will definitely be going back soon. read more

Food is okay and pricey for Mexican food. I prefer Jose tejas for fajitas anyday. My vegetarian friend asked for vegetarian option for beans and they basically said nothing really on the menu is vegetarian besides the quesadillas and fajitas I believe. read more

So I had high hopes for the place from the time I saw the pre construction. Everything started off fine as we had a reservation on open table. We got sat and were promptly greeted and ordered drinks. We also ordered the table side prepared guacamole. It was prepared and served quickly but lacked a lot of flavor. Our drinks took a long time to arrive as a matter of fact our server was ready to take our order and then realized our drinks were not delivered. We all ordered margaritas and they were good not great and priced to market. Our entrees were flank steak fajitas, queso chicken, and grilled shrimp tacos. Fajitas were served properly and were good not spectacular. Quezon chicken was swimming in sauce and the chicken portion although plentiful it was extremely think. Grilled shrimp was served street taco style with mango habanero sauce which we asked for on the side. Our waiter said that the sauce came on the side but it didn't and we had to send it back. It was spicy and my wife wanted to add it herself. Overall it was over priced and the food quality was sub par. I know they just opened but it's a chain and things are done by spec so I don't think it will improve much. I would not go back. Plenty of good family owned mexican restaurants in the area. read more

First time going and everybody was so nice! My server, Marianna, was very informative when explaining the menu to me. Seems like she knows what she's doing. I love servers who enjoy actually talking with the guests and creating a relationship. Amazing first experience because of her read more

I brought my 10 year old for a little mommy and son night out. My son wanted to try a fajita for the first time, so we ordered the kids version. When they brought it out, we were very surprised by how small and mediocre the portion was. The plate included 3 small/med size chicken strips, fries and then a side of 4 regular size tortillas. No condiments or anything that would normally come out with a fajita. When the waiter asked how was everything, I POLITELY mentioned how we were not happy with his dry meal and that it's really for a toddler or child under 5. It wasn't even enough chicken for 2 of the tortillas. I asked if we could get some cheese and salsa and 1 more strip and the waiter got visibly upset. I'm not sure why since he asked were we enjoying our food and I wasn't rude in my response. He left and my son proceeded to enjoy a portion of my plate. The manager then comes to our table asking did I have a problem and then proceeds to lecture me one the amount of ounces in the kids meals while holding more chicken and condiments. He then mentions that most kids just pick at the kids plates which is why it's small. I was very upset at the condescending language used by manager and waiter. For the rest of the evening the waiter proceeded to make sly remarks. As we finished up, he yelled towards are table to ask if I was paying cash or card. I said card. He then stood over me and held digital bill/portable card machine while I paid as if I I needed to be watched while paying. He also made sure to quickly press yes on my behalf for his 20% gratuity. It's sad they soured a lovely mommy and me evening. Never again. read more

The food wasn't good, and how are you serving margaritas in beer mugs...the rice didn't even look like rice and beans were watered down with no flavor....never again read more

I can't wait to return, the food was delicious! It was a bit of a wait for a table, but once seated the staff was very friendly and attentive. We were able to enjoy drinks and chips within minutes of sitting down. Everything tasted amazing! read more

I was pleased with the Mexican food and the service. The table side guacamole was terrific. The chocolate Piñata desert was a lot of fun. You should have at least four people to order this desert. Prices are a little higher than most of the Mexican restaurants near me but the quality was better too. read more

Called ahead the day before for a reservation. Was told that we didn't need one and would be fine to just walk in. We walked in and were told it was a three to four hour wait. Horrible customer service. read more

I went to Uncle Julio's with friends recently. The food was okay, not exceptional, and a bit pricey. The big problem was that there was an errant charge of well over $100.00 on my credit card, aside from what I spent. It took two phone calls and an in-person visit to get a refund. They blamed the IT system, but no one ever got back to me to follow up even though I left my contact information twice. For all my trouble the manager offered me a free dinner, but I was by myself on my way home from work. Not even a voucher for a future visit. I will never go back. read more