I understand now why they say everything is bigger in Texas! Everything was great. Huge portions. If you want a spicy margarita they will definitely make it spicy! Beware! The fajitas were amazing and came with plenty of sides! Definitely check this place out if you're in the area. read more

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Well, through no fault of my own, I returned to Uncle Julio's for a birthday lunch. It is as bad as the last time. Food came out cold and tasteless, even the salsa was without flavor and looked like red water - I even added salt and pepper, to no avail. I ordered the tortilla soup thinking how could that go wrong - by serving it COLD and no seasonings added. My niece returned her food for being cold, they nuked it and returned it. My cousin ordered the Mexican butter - they charged him $9.00 for butter - although corrected, they tried it! At this point, Uncle Julio's needs to go back to the drawing board and return to a time that there food would come to the table sizzling, full of flavor and ready to eat. This was my last ditch effort for Uncle Julio's! read more

Our street walk led us to Uncle Julio's, a vibrant Mexican eatery where the atmosphere was as chilled as the margaritas we were about to enjoy. Just as we got comfortable at our outdoor table, we were greeted by Jason, our charismatic waiter, sporting a mustache that was a work of art. With enthusiasm, he guided us through the menu - we selected delectable shrimp dishes and colorful drinks. When our orders arrived, the food was simply divine. Every bite was a symphony of flavors from the skillfully prepared Mexican food. Jason ensured our dining experience was amazing. Attentive, friendly, and always ready with a smile, elevating our meal to an unforgettable experience - from the moment we sat down to the very last bite of our chocolate piñata dessert. After the piñata experience, it was time to say our goodbyes to Uncle Julio's, and we swiftly moved on to our next item on the TO DO list... read more

Uncle Julio's - The Swirl Margarita! - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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So sad. Shrimp totally undercooked. Last time we went here it was great. Awful tonight. Awful.

We arrived around 1:30 for a late lunch. Keith was our server and he was beyond excellent! He was personable and helpful. Thank you, Keith! I ordered the shrimp tacos and asked if the beans and rice are vegetarian- he said no but that he had a substitution. Perfect! Then we waited. And waited. And waaaaiiiited. Once the food arrived by a different employee, I knew immediately by looking at the beans that they contained pork. I asked him if they were vegetarian and he replied "no" and looked at the ticket. He chuckled and said he would take the plate back and give me the vegetarian option. Why the chuckle? Once that was fixed, I enjoyed the food. The shrimp was seasoned well. My friends enjoyed their food. The negatives- an employee was pushing a cart constantly with clean dishes on the tiled floor, so it was LOUD. The bathroom was straight out of the 1980s. It was dirty with cracked tiles and stinky. Nasty! The parking is a nightmare. Maybe 16 spots and they are narrow. They then have other parking spots that are valet only, so they make a killing off of these. Shame on them for doing this! read more

Uncle Julio's - Shrimp tacos with vegetarian beans and rice- really good! - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Uncle Julio's happy hour is always a win for me, especially if you snag a spot at the bar. Trust me, it's the best place to be there's always good energy, and the bartenders know how to keep the drinks flowing. I popped in recently for happy hour, and as usual, it didn't disappoint. The free queso is a solid start it's creamy, flavorful, and pairs perfectly with the fresh, crispy chips. It's a nice touch that sets the tone before you dive into the rest of the menu. I went with their signature skinny margaritas, and they were strong, smooth, and just the right amount of sweet. If you're more of a cocktail person, there's an option with three tequilas. The bar menu has some great options if you're feeling snacky: the chicken quesadillas are always a hit, loaded with melted cheese and perfectly grilled. The table side guacamole is a must-try too it's made fresh and packed with flavor. Great food, strong drinks, and a laid-back, fun atmosphere--can't go wrong here! read more

I've eaten here for years and years. The service has definitely gone way downhill. I've never had the food runner basically throw the food out on the table. The table side guacamole (the appetizer) came after the food was thrown on the table. They told us they were in the middle of a shift change. As if we couldn't tell that we were obviously in your way and causing your staff an inconvenience. If it's that much of a problem during a shift change close the doors stop treating your customers like crap. I left a 10% tip, which I have never done in my life. My husband and I contemplated just getting up and walking out after the food was just thrown at us on the table. It's a real shame. The food is pretty decent here, but that whole staff needs to be retrained. It was a terrible experience. read more

It's so sad. Julio's used to be an icon in Oak Lawn. I kept trying but every time I went in the past few months it was one disappointing experience after another. The food is not what it used to be. The service has sunk to heartbreakingly bad levels. Since 1989, when I first ate at Julio's I would dine there once a week. The queso has devolved into what tastes like cheese powder in water; the salsa is consistently under-seasoned and I had to get up from my table on three occasions to go to the bar to ask for more water or for someone to bring me my check. And on all three of those experiences the restaurant was empty. The wait staff seem to hide in the kitchen and the once fantastic meals that would come from the kitchen are no better than a drive thru now. read more

The best chips and salsa in the 75219, not always the cleanest but truly the best and most consistent food quality out of all the franchises. I love that I never have to wait here, there's plenty of seating and the fajitas are so fire! The drinks aren't made well here but the food is always a hit! Parking is HARD to score here. read more

First timer at this restaurant it was a great experience food and drinks were amazing, also there the customer service was outstanding especially Mayra, all at the location off lemon ave. read more

I'm not sure what happened to this place, but my partners memories of it certainly reflect that it has gone downhill from when he lived and regularly ate here in the late 90s/early 2000s until now. We went in for lunch and were seated promptly. The decor was nice and we ordered drinks. He ordered a swirl, something he always missed after moving away from Dallas. Weak margarita. Uh oh. Not a good sign. Chips and salsa were brought to the table. I ordered enchiladas. The salsa. Meh. I grew up in south east texas...so this is kind of a red flag. He tasted it too. Meh? He ordered the chicken fajitas. Our food came. Portions were smaller considering the price. My food was okay, he enjoyed his, but had to ask for more because I guess everything feels a la carte now. Leaving a mexican restaurant hungry when spending over 50 bucks before a tip seems...bad. He came for the nostalgia...but there's better mexican food in Dallas. read more

Given the option to sit indoors or outdoors on the restaurants patio, my friend and I sat outside. After sitting for sometime I had to inside and ask if someone could take our drink order, as we did not even have water. Angelica was hosting and she said as soon as a waiter taking orders inside would be free. I said we need some water and no one has been out and she said you chose to sit outside. I said that's because you offered outside seating. eventually, a waiter came out to take our order and he very obviously had an attitude. We almost felt like we were putting him out. We had to ask for napkins and silverware, and my fork was already dirty, and our order was wrong, and the fajitas were tough. Needless to say, we will not be back. With all the wonderful restaurant choices in Dallas, you would think they would give service with a smile. read more

A 3 is an accurate rating. (Referencing what the restaurant is currently) Swirl margarita tastes good. No buzz. $10 Queso blanco with meat small ($8.50 + 2). It was spicy. Tasted like they poured taco seasoning in it. I would order again but wouldn't be mad if I didn't get it again. Birria quesadillas $15.50- spicy. They were pretty good though. I didn't finish them. I asked for flour instead of corn. The waitress claimed I didn't. That I asked for corn. Anyway- it didn't have a "corny" taste. Thnk Gd Beef enchiladas were okay. Cold as hell in there Sat at the bar because my purse was too big for the table. There are hooks at the bar. Bathroom stall didn't have a purse hook to accommodate my purse. That was uncomfortable. read more

Uncle Julio's - Birria Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Pricey, but good for special occasions. Great salsa, chips, swirls. Miss the frog legs. Had a great time.

Went there with one of our Mexican coworkers and was blown away. I had always shied away from small places like this, but my mind has been changed. I had the chicken enchilada and it was delicious. Just the right amount of heat for me and so tender and flavorful. Wish they were closer to me and I'd make it a regular. Super happy find...! read more

Poor food presentation Must be under new owners. Tortillas tasted like dough and were gritty. We ordered fajitas for 2 and it looked like we ordered for 1. Mother ordered fajitas for 1 and she had more meat than we did. Their cloth napkins stank so bad. Then I get notification to rate etc. yet there was a problem and wouldn't upload read more

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Bartender sent a "frozen" swirl margarita to the table that was already 90% melted. That means it had been sitting behind the bar for a significant amount of time. read more

Service was terrible. Bartender was rude. Asked if they had a gluten free menu available and waiter never asked. When she came back to ask for my order, I reminded her and she said no, I do t think so. My food took over 40 minutes to arrive. Everyone in my party was already done eating. Most of the parking is roped off for "valet" even though we found out later that it was free. Most of the party went to the bar to order drinks due to happy hour only offered at the bar area and were told they weren't allowed until they paid their food bill. Very sketchy place. read more

UPDATE 5/2023: *The valet STILL hogs up 90%+ of the lot!!!!!! So, your offer to fix this, was fluff; as expected. If you drive beyond the sign saying 'STOP valet only', there are plenty of spots behind the restaurant , but the valet guy will tail you and confront you telling you it's valet parking only! We took our money elsewhere. --------------------- Valet company hogs almost the entire lot, thus inconveniencing the customers. I know space is limited, but when your valet guys cone off 90% of the spaces, that is just rude. Food is good. Edit: REPLY: I appreciate the response, but this has been YEARS & YEARS of valet abuse, so as nice as your response is, I know it will not change. But thank you. 1 Share Response from the owner 3 years ago Hello Kevin, We appreciate your feedback and apologize that the parking experience is not seamless. We have sent this to our teams who will further address and we hope to serve you again for an improved experience. Thank you, Uncle Julio's read more

Uncle Julio's - GReen cones indicate you can't park there, Valet is rude and you're forced to pay to park. Open the lot. Let customers come in! - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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This was my first time trying Uncle Julio's. I've heard mixed reviews but this location was close to us and we just wanted a quick bite and drink. We sat at the bar and received pretty good service from the bartenders. We decided to order the swirl. My originally thought was to get the Julio margarita and I probably should've went with that. The swirl was decent. It was pre made frozen mix so not as strong as I would've liked but not horrible! We ordered the chicken tacos to share because my friend doesn't eat beef or pork. I was eyeing the birria tacos and might come back to try them just to see how they taste. The chicken tacos were okay. Chicken grilled well but slightly dry. Tortillas nothing special. Definitely added hot sauce to spice it up. Just a decent taco.. nothing great at all. Would be willing to try some other menu items I spotted just to see if they are worthy of coming back since there are a few locations close to me. read more

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I can't write enough about all delicious this place is and how stellar the service is. I've gone back several times and have yet to be disappointed. My go to is the Quesa-Birria. You have to try it at least once. NOM NOM The quesadillas are also legit and a good go to when you don't know what to get. The soup options are a great treat on the occasional cold Dallas day. The staff are kind, efficient, knowledgeable and funny. read more

It's a no. For food, service, and quality. It took my table of 3 to get our food an hour and half later after ordering. We almost got up and left. read more

We have enjoyed Uncle Julio's for decades. Today was an absolute melt down of their excellent service. We were told the kitchen was slow so that was understood from the beginning. However, 20 mins to get a cup of queso, never asked is we wanted drinks (just had water brought out 10 mins after seating; the food was shockingly poor. Fajitas beef with shrimp wrapped in bacon. Bacon had white fat and well cooked shrimp, tortilla were not served in the container with a towel or paper and street sized (very small) and chicken nachos with meat on some but not all nachos. We spoke with a person that was a manager and his first comment was "I'm sorry you feel that way". Wow! He should not be a manager. No ask if he could fix our food just stood there agreeing the food was not right. But the nachos was just a " not spread correctly" across the 6 chips. Just don't go. The front of house did tell us a corporate franchisee bought the place back in January. There are so many other great places in Oak Lawn to go. Don't make the mistake we made. read more

I returned to give them another try after a prompt response from the manager after my last review. The regular bartenders were there and the Strawberry margaritas were back to their previous standard as were the entrees! So glad to see this since this is a frequent spot for us. I am guessing we caught them on an off night. So glad to see issues were addressed. Went back tonight and dined outside. Food was upto the usual standard but service was very disappointing. Food delivery was uncoordinated delayed. Manager did come by early in the evening during appetizers but never returned for feedback. Waiter was friendly but would disappear inside. In addition, after we paid with credit card he left with the card terminal before my friend added the tip. As we were leaving my friend asked for a receipt and noticed there was a 25% tip added. In summary, food is back to par but table service is very inconsistent. Recommend sitting at the bar where service is always much better. read more

Went to Uncle Julio's for our Christmas get together and it was the worst experience I ever had. There were 5 of us. I arrived about 11:35am and it was 20 minutes before I asked who may have been the manager for something to drink and fresh chips and salsa. Our waiter never introduced himself to us, but he waited on the people that came after us 100%! He finally took our order and the food took forever to come out, the order were incomplete and the food was cold. The waiter stated he would fix it and didn't. Now we are at the table with no food and cold food and incomplete orders! The restaurant was not crowded or bustling with people. We all were very disappointed at the service that we received even after speaking with the manager. Nevertheless we will not be back to this place! I'm not sure if I need to take all locations off of my list of restaurants but certainly the one on Lemmon Ave. will definitely be off! read more

House-made tortilla - check Complimentary salsa + chips - check Fajitas jam-packed with flavor - check Really, everything you need from a Tex Mex restaurant is at Uncle Julio's. I don't fully endorse the margs or the queso (the cheese got super filmy super quickly and the margs were a little womp womp), but everything else was tasty as can be! The service was slow and little underwhelming as well, I feel like we had our server stumped all night with simple requests which was bizzare and he avoided us after a miscommunication in drinks (I guess the frozen margarita machine was down?) Altogether it was a fun spot, I loved my meal, and even though it was a little pricey for Tex Mex I think it is worth it. read more

Uncle Julio's - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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10 stars service 10 stars food My 2nd time at Julio's. It's fantastic. I come here for lunch. Was a good choice Highly recommended !! read more

Unfortunately not only is the food subpar, there's also dishonest waitstaff who work here as well. I stopped in here Mother's Day weekend for a quick bite to eat my son as we ran errands. He got a kids meal and I had an appetizer nacho with a beer. The waiter was not welcoming nor tentative to what we needed. I watched him refill the next tables soda at least 2 times, as we didn't even have napkins. I left a small tip to round my bill to the next dollar amount only to see a few days later on my bank statement I was charged an additional $10. When I called to rectify the situation I was told by the manager that although I had written out the amount in the total the dollar sign was mistaken as different amount for tip. I was offered a $25 gift certificate to come back a redine. Hmph. read more

I wish I could give them 5 stars but the menu and drink options have significantly changed. Service -Given the pandemic, the competition is getting heated with more restaurants competing for fewer, wary patrons. It's incumbent on the manager to ensure his/her staff is on their A game. Leaving tables waiting for drinks (even water!) or appetizers is not good. What happened when there were more customers and service was amazing at Uncle Julio's? Drinks -Their famous and signature "Swirl" is now a puddle in a kiddie mug. Paying $13 for a drink that used to be in a big schooner is not acceptable. Bring it back! Kudos to everyone wearing face masks. Parking -Very tight on space so plan accordingly. read more

Uncle Julio's - Shrimp wrapped in bacon - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This is one of my favorite restaurants. I usually eat at the one in TN. While on a trip to Dallas, I realized they had several locations here. I loved the food and the service was great. read more

Have been going here for at least 30 years but not again. Sat down and there were no servers visible anywhere. After a few minutes of being ignored. We left. This is not the restaurant it used to be. We walked across the street to Gloria's and had a great meal and excellent service. read more

I have come here before but I don't know what it was about today but the service was not up to par. I ordered their steak fajita bowl (which is my usual, so I know how it tastes) I made a few modifications of no corn or grape tomatoes and beans on the side. As I am giving my order to the waiter he begins to take the order down and I understand as a server that it is essential to write modifications down. Yall tell me why he wrote all of that down just to get it wrong. The items I wanted he didn't bring and the item I didn't want he did bring. What was the point of writing it down if it was going to come out wrong? The steak tasted gross and to me honestly tasted freezer burnt Anywho, like I said I typically enjoy myself here but idk who they had in that kitchen today but it was not it. I did order "The Swirl" it wasn't all that. read more

Armando is the best Bar Tender / Server eveeeerrr! The Veggie Fajitas were THE BOMB dot com!!!! read more

Uncle Julio's - Zucchini, Squash, Onions, Bell Peppers, hold the mushrooms. Rice, black beans, Quac and flour soft shells! - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

The Whitest Mexican food I've ever eaten. Seriously. When I tell you my taco was literally a taco supreme from Taco Bell, I'm not kidding. The aesthetics are nice & servers/manager are great, but the food is a 2/10. The chips tasted like chemicals & the table side guac was liquid. Ground beef for a taco? Is this for real? Margs were okay. read more

Food here is no where near to Tex-Mex. One of the worst places to eat food. Too many fancy ingredients. Tex-Mex isn't anything like this they are trying to make everything look to overly fancy rather than focus on food quality! read more

Uncle Julio's - Tex Mex Combo Dinner...Cold food worst food ever! Terrible Salsa too! - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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COMPLETE RIP OFF. Beef fajitas dinner $27 came with 3 flour tortillas, beef fajitas. RICE AND BEANS ARE EXTRA.... $9 for the smallest bowl of Queso. I am absolutely embarrassed for this restaurant. At best average food, over priced, embarrassing. Go to Mario's, better food just down the street. read more

Uncle Julio's - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Everything from the menu is amazing, every server is very polite and always doing good job bringing your food.

Talk about a mediocre, disrespectful and unapologetic service from management and staff and uncle Julios. I can't believe there so many people being paid to do absolutely nothing. My mother and I drove from Addison to this Uncle Julios because for some reason she think the food and service is better somehow. I called ahead of time to make sure they have tables available and they told me since I was driving at 8pm they did not needed a reservación. Upon arrival the front desk staff took my phone number and name I saw how careless they were that I had to correct the phone number I had given you twice. They told me it was going to take 10 minutes so I decided yo seat at the bar while we got the text message. We order a round of cocktails, and appetizers 35 minutes later no text or anything but I saw how the group of 4 people who arrived after us had already ordered and received their food. That is when I went to the front desk as they are seating someone who literally had just walk in. I waited for one of the 3 hostesses to offer to take us to the table and still nothing. I asked who the manager was and that is when I was pointed at the incompetent person shown into the picture. Who simply said " I am sorry " there were at least 8 tables empty and it could have taken him 1 minutes to point us to a table, but instead he decided to confront one of the hostess in front of us instead of making this right and taking us to our table; Clearly was overwhelmed and doing the best she could as no everyone else was too busy playing in their phones. We sat ourselves and shortly after we got water and chips. We asked the server for "the plato grande" one of their staples and his response was we no longer offer that due to covid.- what does covid has to do with no having an item on their menu. His response was . "To be honest we don't have ribs. ..." so I asked him to get something similar and he was clueless as to what to recommend so I asked him for 5 minutes to take out order. 20 minutes after... I am looking around finding anyone to get my order and I even signal the hostess's who turns around and ignores me once again. I was so upset at this point that at this point I get up of my table and leave after spending 55 minutes waiting to get service. On my way out I run into the same clown that walks around like a chicken with the head cut off pretending to "run" this establishment. Whom I tell that no one came to take out order after 55 minutes and his response was "really?" "I'm sorry". You can find his picture on this review. The lack of direction from leadership shows from the moment you walk in. Trust me. I am sending a copy of this message to corporate. People as incompetent should be claiming unemployment I read of taking a position that clearly are too under qualified for. I decided to take my mother to Meseros a way far superior restaurant in every aspect. If you got this far reading this rant I will say go elsewhere. Dallas has way too many options in food. Why settle for Uncle Julio's a mediocre and outdated restaurant with greasy food tacky decore and with entitle staff that will treat you so poorly. Do Dallas a favor and take your business elsewhere. read more

Uncle Julio's - Talk about a mediocre, disrespectful and unapologetic service from management and staff and uncle Julios. - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Really good food and possibly the best I've had since moving to Texas. Uncle Julio's is my go to for sure

Unfortunately I was underwhelmed by Uncle Julio's. I've always seen a LONG line to get in so I was excited when I finally had the opportunity to go. The chips and salsa were the only good part about my meal. The beef fajitas didn't come out sizzling, the meat was rubbery and barely flavored. The Spanish rice wasn't seasoned well and the refried beans were also disappointing. The atmosphere was nice and the establishment is pretty. read more

Uncle Julio's - Mexican Near Me - Dallas, Texas