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Uncle Julio's

2.9 (474 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Happy hour specials
Dogs allowed

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Tortilla Soup
Emily S.

We had a wonderful afternoon visit at Uncle Julio's. We arrived in time for the happy hour special -- only available at the bar -- and enjoyed margaritas. We then split the tortilla soup and chicken fajitas. The soup had a phenomenal flavor and was just the right amount of spicy. The fajitas are my go to at Mexican restaurants and the ones here do not disappoint. Well cooked and great taste!

Delicious salsa
Liz A.

We picked this place for cinco de mayo because you could make a reservation. The place was very busy when we got there. I ordered a regular margarita and my sister got a Paloma. The drinks took a while but you could see they were busy. We really liked the salsa that came with chips. I think it was a black bean salsa. My sister's steak quesadilla was delicious. I got their special that was a different take on chile rellenos, chile puebra. They were deep fried. They were decent but incredibly hot when first buying into it. I wouldn't make this my go to Mexican restaurant but if needing to accommodate a group of heading to a suburb, I'd go back.

Kisha C.

The ambience of the restaurant was really nice on the outside as well as the inside. Our waitress was very friendly however we had to keep reminding her to bring certain items for example water and our rice/beans with the meal. When it comes to our meals, it was not all that great. The flavor was not there. The rice was hard and crunchy. The queso cheese was not good at all. Overall this is not a restaurant that I would visit again.

Torrie B.

Stopped here on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch with my friends. Our waitress was lovely and provided great service! We ordered some non-alcoholic watermelon margaritas and they were delicious! The table-side guac was fresh and tasty but the chips were a bit too thin and kept breaking in the bowl. We ordered a variety of main dishes. I really liked my shrimp fajitas, but the rice and beans were only ok. Prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming.

Bland tortilla soup
Moises C.

I was visiting Milwaukee and I was looking forward tk some good food. I made the decision to go to this restaurant and boy was that the wrong decision. The service was ok, and the ambiance was too dark and a little weird. But speaking about the food it was a very bad experience. Starting with the salsa, there was not much flavor, I asked for something spicy and they brought the same salsa. I got the quesa birria, and my co worker got the barbacoa tacos. It was very disappointing that they both had the exact same meat when they were clearly different dishes. However the consome with my dish was so salty that it was inedible. I then took a bite of the quesadilla and it was also inedible. My co worker took a bite of her Taco was also stated that it was so salty it was inedible. By far the worst dish of food I have ever had at any restaurants in over 20 different states. I would not recommend this place at all. It is sad that the customer is the last taste taster, because I am sure that no one tried the console before I got to our table. Very disappointing

Carnitas Tacos
Monica M.

Enjoy going here for the tacos and loved the decorations and the steak! Sometimes the wait times can be long and also take a bit to get food but the food is always delicious.

Fajitas and quesadilla
Kirt V.

We went here Saturday for lunch. Had the chicken fajitas. Also had the chicken quesadilla. Very good.

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Food is expensive. Small portions. Chips,salsa, and margaritas were good. Tends to be very crowded.

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7 years ago

Terrible describes it all from food to super overpriced .Taco Bell just as good.Should have gone to a taco truck.

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7 years ago

Food is way too expensive for something i can get at the southside for half the prices , the restaurant is pretty though

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Presentation is lacking on almost everything on the menu. Bar service is very poor. Good atmosphere and location however.

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This place is overrated. Food and drinks are mediocre. Ambiance is poor. Very loud and uncomfortable

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6 years ago

The service was amazing and the food was heavenly. Anyone that wants authentic Mexican food this is the place to go

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7 years ago

It's okay. 1 out of the 3 waiters threw off a bad vibe and had an attitude so the food experience was ruined. GG's

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7 years ago

Amazing food!! Peter the manager and Marco the waiter were both outstanding! Favorite eat out!!

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First time here. Okay food., But overpriced for Mexican food. Good friendly service, very fast. Probably won't return

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Amazing food, okay service. A bit pricy but its home made. My order was wrong but was quickly corrected. We will be back.

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