Since this restaurant is located in the Coastland mall area, we had been wanting to try a meal there. After walking in, I was impressed with how large the space is, tables are far enough apart that you're not crammed in a small space. The decor is pretty but not overdone. We got dinner to go, but after seeing how nice the layout was, I wish we could have dined in. They offer all the variety you'd expect from a Mexican restaurant, great selection of appetizers, tacos, fajitas and house specialties like barbacoa. Service is good here, I can't think of anything that detracts from Uncle Julio's except for the way they prepare the food. A Tex-Mex dinner here is not like you'd get in San Antonio, Phoenix or Santa Fe. The burritos are not smothered in that amazing red sauce of the southwest, it's definitely a different take. Not saying it's bad, just different. To enjoy the food, you have to be open to trying new dishes. Florida has a different culinary style and that definitely goes for Mexican food. We did enjoy the meal and next time, I'd like to dine in. read more

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Food was okay, service was okay, the inside was very nice and clean but just sub-par everything else. read more

Uncle Julio's - Quesa-Birria - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida

I have been eating at various Uncle Julio's for over 20 years now. This meal was one of the worst I have had at this venue. I arrived prior to 6:00 pm and sat at the bar. It wasn't very busy yet. I ordered my usual chicken fajitas. They raised the price yet they served them on a smaller round hot dish vs. the older large oval one. The jalapeno wasn't cooked and the guacamole was brown. They also didn't put their homemade tortillas inside a container to keep them warm. This was very disappointing. Additionally, they no longer carry their frozen sangria either. :-( I really missed this place after they left S. Florida however after experiencing all of these changes, I'm not sure I would have remained a loyal follower. read more

Uncle Julio's - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida

Best Mexican joint in Naples by far....and a throw back to its roots on the N Side of Chicago!! Service (exceptional) thanks Brooke Chips and salsa (fantastic) never ending crisp/light chips and while I LOVE the salsa - the table loves the guac more Margs - delicious Steak & carnitas fajitas- so good and so much! I especially enjoyed the carnitas & the wonderful glaze. It's just as good the second day for lunch! Bar is large, fun and it's also easy to eat there - although we sat at a table. It's fabulous so make sure you give it a try! read more

Uncle Julio's - Dinner for 4 - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida

Easily the worst meal I've had in the last two years as a full-time Naples resident. My husband and I went for lunch, and the place was nearly empty. Still service was slow and sub standard. The chips were OK the salsa was nearly too salty to eat. The draft beer was seven dollars. We got the chili relenos, the carnita fajitas and beef enchiladas. The enchiladas were the only thing edible and ok. The fajitas were so covered in a thick sweet almost Asian like sauce it tasted like bad Chinese food. The crowning glory of disgust was what they dubbed chile rellanos. What it actually was, was fried wonton wrappers filled with cheese and what I assume was diced cooked peppers, very little of both but heavy on the egg roll wrapper? To top it off it was floating in some disgusting white gelatinous sauce with black pepper. It actually looked and tasted like vomit. I give them till April. read more

Tried Uncle Julio's after being told by some coworkers how great the Tuesday specials were. The were not wrong! Tuesday is taco bar day, it comes with two servings of meat and all the topping to create you're perfect taco combo. We went out with our team at work so there were about 7 of us. Servings come as a set of two, which is $24 total for each set. We ordered 8 portions and had plenty of meat left over! They will bring you as many topping and tortillas as needed as well! They were. Bit busy and ran out of tortillas so we had to wait a little while fresh ones were made, but they were delious when they came out. The staff did do a great job of keeping up with all the requests we had for more toppings. If you time you visit right, Monday-Friday they have happy hour from 3-6pm. It worked out great for us since we were able to take advantage of both the happy hour specials and Tuesday taco bar. I recommend the sangria swirl! It's a nice night out as pair or as a group! read more

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My food was pretty tasty, but the lack of service is why I'm leaving only a 3-star review. Service was horrible... it took 50 minutes just to get our checks and pay the bills. There were no apologies. I won't be back for this reason alone, as I find it difficult to accept service that is this bad. That said, I enjoyed the pork tamale quite a bit, and as other reviewers have mentioned, the chips and salsa are awesome. read more

This was a great place to eat with quality food until the new owners took over. The place was mostly empty while we were there at prime lunch time. The bartender is also the hostess and server in the bar. We waited what seemed like a long time and no one greeted us. We watched as other couples had the same experience. One gave up and left. Finally we got menus and seated ourselves. Food was disappointing & the overworked bartender couldn't keep up with the few people she had to wait on plus make drinks and seat customers. Food was completely different from prior experiences. Bad, just bad. Our last visit and we are disappointed in the downfall of Uncle Julios. read more

Not a good experience at all. I will start with the food. I have two children, and they are picky eaters, so we requested their food in a specific way, but their tacos did not come out as we had asked. My husband had the shrimp for an appetizer, and they were not good - a bit slimy. Our steak was burnt and a bit tough. Lastly, while we were eating, my husband felt something crawling on his leg. He at first thought it was our son playing a joke on him, but when he looked at his leg under the table, he saw a roach crawling up his leg. He immediately swatted it away, and it quickly disappeared when we asked to speak to a manager about the food and the roach incident. We were confronted by two blonde ladies (one with curly hair, the other with straight hair) who didn't seem to care much. They explained the food was normal and that is how the shrimp is normally, and the steak we were told is thin-skirt steak, and it sometimes gets a bit charred. No apologies for our experience at all from anyone, the server or the two managers. When they walked away from the table, they just laughed at us, and my husband heard one say that they can't stand travelers. We are travelers, but we also own a second home in Naples, and so while travelers, we are also residents and spend a few months out of the year in Naples. When we were leaving, the girl at the door explained that they have a roach problem and they have been working on it. She also explained that the two ladies we spoke to were friends, and they were going to just cover for each other. It is amazing how much the staff at this restaurant does not care. What amazed us was when we spoke about the incident with our neighbors, they told us of their bad experience they had, and how a while back the restaurant was closed because of a roach issue. It was obvious at that point we wouldn't be back. read more

We have been eating at Uncle Julio's since they first opened 30+ years ago. The food is good and hearty and we rate their roasted salsa as the best from anywhere. We buy 2 quarts everytime to take home and then divide and freeze until our next visit. The Manager is great here and the service solid though they chain has removed the Chili meat sauce for the cheese enchiladas, the tamales and the Chili relleno which was what we ordered everytime. However the awesome Manager said if we call him on the way he would make us up some - so that is awesome service. read more

What has happened to uncle Julio's ? When it opened it was outstanding now it is very meh ! And ... the wait staff is just awful they only have 1 bartender . It will close soon read more

OK When they opened. I remember coming in the beginning and everything was so fresh. The chicken nachos were crispy, hot and delicious.. now you can barely cut it with a fork cold and scary to eat..... that's why the restaurant is empty almost all the time. read more

Uncle Julio's - Chicken nachos - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida

Went to help celebrate a new job by our granddaughter. She wanted an upscale Taco Tuesday. The pre dinner chips were some of the best I've ever had. Mild and hot sauce were good but not as hot as some would prefer. Three had the at table taco bar. Choices of shells and all the fixings on a lazy Susan A unique way to do a taco bar. I had the soft shell taco meal with refried beans. Very good refried beans, used the excellent chips to eat them. Waiter was there to check on everything. Manager stopped by to make sure we were satisfied with the food and service. Our table had a great but warm view of the fresh shells being made. The only negative ... I'm from the South and like my sweet tea. All they had was a raspberry tea and then had to pay extra for a refill. Will go back again. read more

Uncle Julio's is in a standalone building outside the Coastland Mall. The interior is beautiful and very upscale, especially for a Mexican restaurant. We sat at a high top table in the bar area so we could take advantage of both the regular and the happy hour menu. We started with happy hour margaritas, which we ordered with no agave or sugar, as we prefer them tart. However the drinks were very sweet and when we asked the server, he said that the bartender added a different sweetener. Ahem... The happy hour guacamole was pretty good but had too many large chunks of raw onion for my liking. The food on the regular menu took a long time to come out and was just soso. The chicken in the dishes was cut in cubes rather than shredded, and was too dry and salty. The chocolate piñata dessert looked intriguing but was too large for our small group. Overall it was an average experience, with the ambiance being the high point. read more

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What a beautiful place with being treated with friendly staff. The manager was very helpful and even telling us of things to do while we were in Naples. The food was beautiful as well as delicious. Their salsas were fresh and tasty as well. We enjoyed our lunches they both were so flavorful. We ordered from their lunch menu and the meals were not skimpy at all. We will be back! read more

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I would recommend making a reservation or call ahead, even if you're on your way to snag a table without a really long wait. There's a bar with open seating to grab drinks. We were seated promptly. Similar to many restaurants during season, we waited a while for our server to take our order - so we had plenty of time to browse their menu and peek at our neighboring tables to see what they ordered to steer our decision. Drinks - I had the frozen margarita which tastes like dish soap which I'd steer clear away from. I'd stick with their premium margarita or premium cocktails. The chips are served hot with a smoky hot sauce (or salsa). We waited just under an hour for our food, and I lost self-control and probably consumed 2 basket of chips on my own. I had the Birra-quesadilla appetizer as my main course and it was just ok. A bit too salty and the broth didn't have much depth of flavor. My son loved their ground beef soft taco served with double rice - said it was the best he'd ever had. My daughter has the kids chicken fajitas which was like 1/2 chicken breast, double rice and tortillas. Not pictured is also the Tex max sample of two enchiladas (red sauce with beef and cheese and green hatch chilli sauce with chicken and a crispy beef taco. The beef/cheese enchilada was super delish - while the chicken enchilada was a bit dry. Def worth coming back to try their margarita of the month, fajitas and other specialties. read more

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Great atmosphere. Love the salsa, chips, the food has been good. The prices are high but reasonable for this location right outside the Coastland mall. Free and plenty of parking for now. They continue to build other eateries next door. Join the club and get goodies. Sit inside or outside. Do not care for outside facing the mall parking lot. Good place for families. Guac at the table is amazing and the best I have ever had. Fresh, you decide the ingredients. Homemade everything, love the thinner chips too. Returning for sure. read more

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Uncle Julio's was in Boca Raton Mizner Park but left and i miss it! When I saw the sign in Naples Florida that they were coming I was so happy and I finally made it there. The Swirl is a frozen fabulously refreshing sangria margarita . The salsa is the very best Iv ever Tasted. The menu is well priced and all of it was tempting . Uncle Julio's is a treat and miss it so much I might have to move to Naples! read more

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Went to Uncle Julio's in Naples for Happy Hour on a Friday. Unfortunately, we were not impressed when we entered. Five individuals around the hostess desk, two of them looking at an ipad/computer. The other three just standing there. No one spoke to us for several long minutes.... 5 employees and no "hi", "welcome", "can we help you", "I'm sorry we are having computer issues", or anything. I got tired of standing there so I walked to the bar area and sat down at one of the booths. My wife continued to wait, was finally acknowledged and asked to sit in the bar area. They were NOT busy at this time, no one else was waiting and we were seen by the 3 individuals. Once seated, our waitress was wonderful! Night and day from those around the hostess stand. Very friendly and attentive. She offered good suggestions and kept our water glass full. They have free chips and salsa and she was very good at replenishing that as well (and no charge on refills!). The salsa has a bit of a kick but is very good. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3-6. For $5 you can get a Margarita (frozen or on the rocks) or a margarita swirl (1/2 margarita and 1/2 sangria). I got a frozen margarita and my wife got a swirl. Both were good. Our server even made sure to stop by right before Happy Hour ended to see if we wanted another at the discounted price. As mentioned, completely different service from the hostess stand! We ordered the Made to Order Guacamole. It was made at our table and all ingredients were fresh. You can add tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapenos. They use both lemon/lime juice and avocado oil. It is expensive at $15 but it is a LOT of guacamole and it was delicious! We had leftovers to take home for the 2 of us. For dinner we split the Fajita Chicken Taco Plate for $18. You can order two for $15 or three, we opted for 3. They came in a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. They were good. The tortillas were a bit "doughy" or "floury" for my taste. But my wife loved them and said they were probably homemade rather than pre-packaged. She was right. After dinner I went to the rest room and passed an area where they were making the tortillas by hand. The different taste makes sense and is appreciated. The Tacos were served with a side of rice and beans. The rice was very good. The beans were good as well but not your traditional refried beans. More of what we used to call "campfire" beans. By the time we left, the restaurant was very crowded and there was a line waiting for tables at the door. The place is relatively new in Naples. We will return, despite issue at the front door.... which locks the rating at a 4 star. read more

Uncle Julio's - Made to Order Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Very mediocre food. Was in the area and decided to give it a try and will not return. Server took 15 min to attend to us after being sat, my fajitas came out cold and everything was just blah. I normally don't like leaving negative reviews but everything we had was just so bad I felt like I had to. read more

Great atmosphere, and good food. Unlimited chips and salsa. The food amount is not a lot especially for the side of the fajitas. read more

Uncle Julio's - Stake Tex-Mex Combination Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida

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My wife and I were craving some Mexican food today. We haven't been to Uncle Julio's in a few months. In early January in Naples, I expect restaurants to be crowded, but UJ was pretty dead at 1 PM. My wife ordered tortilla soup. She was happy with the presentation and the taste. We decided to order the skirt steak and chicken fajitas for two. It took a long time for the fajitas to arrive, but we were watching football and in no rush. We both used steak for our first fajitas. The steak was literally unchewable. My guess is they are seeing beef prices increase and chose a lower quality cut. Bottom line, we won't be going back. read more

So much symbolism at this restaurant. The painted exterior wall...a statement. Good food. Great drinks. But the symbolism....no bueno. I feel wrong just being there. read more

Uncle Julio's - El Jefe Margarita w/ Tajín - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida

We were completely let down by both the food and the service at this location. It started with the chips that came with our tableside guac--completely overloaded with salt and barely edible. Things got worse from there. My boyfriend ordered the carne asada, which came out nearly raw. When we politely asked to switch plates, the server said "no problem," and he ordered a steak quesadilla instead. To our disbelief, the quesadilla came out stuffed with the exact same undercooked carne asada, just chopped up and repurposed. At that point, we didn't even bother ordering anything else--we were too frustrated. When we brought this up to our server, she didn't apologize or even acknowledge our concern. Not a single word. After looking into other reviews, it all made sense--apparently this location closed in March 2025 due to a roach infestation. Honestly, it shows. Would absolutely not recommend. There are way better options in Naples for good Mexican food and respectful service. read more

The four of us arrived on a Saturday afternoon with reservations for 4pm to be guests of their soft opening / trial run, with the opening day set for the following Tuesday. Service was excellent with several employees and the manager stopping by throughout our meal to check on us to see if everything was good and if we were enjoying ourselves. I thought the employees were nice, prompt, and courteous - kudos for great employees! Food was good. We were told right off the bat that they were serving a limited menu - not the regular menu that would be offered on opening day. I ordered their chicken and steak fajitas, another member ordered their shrimp fajitas while the other two ordered the Tex-Mex combination platter. Drinks we're ordered and I went with Julio's Gold Mango Margarita on the rocks, salt on the rim, TYVM. It was very good. I also tried their Mango Margarita "slushy" (as I call them) and I definitely preferred the first over the latter. Also as a matter of record we had a designated driver (it wasn't me). We also ordered table-side guacamole. Our preparer did a very good job and the result was good guacamole with warm fresh chips. I say good because seems like there was something missing to make it great. Maybe with more practice it will get there. Anyhow we all devoured it. My fajitas came out steaming hot with all the works and four soft tortillas. I really liked the steak - it was cooked just right and had a good taste. I would definitely recommend them. The chicken was ok. The others in our group: (1) loved her shrimp fajitas (1) liked his Tex-Mex combination especially the taco (1) thought her Tex-Mex combination was ok but found parts of it too salty We had a great time and appreciated being able to participate in their trial run. Located at the Coastland Center Mall, Uncle Julio's brings another reputable and fine restaurant to Naples and Southwest Florida. Give them a try and enjoy some good Mexican cuisine. read more

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Visited for dinner on Friday place was packed only two open seats at the bar. Jose the bartender dropped off complimentary chips and got my drink order took my order food, it came shortly after. The carnitas were just as consistent as the other times I ate at the Brookfield location. Food 5 loved the beans seasoned with added hot sauce. Rice was basic so I added extra cilantro and lime. Ambiance 5 Service 5 Location 5 Value 5. Use the loyalty mobile app they have a special now, spend 25 and get 5 off. The app is a little glitchy. For logging in and tracking spending. And not really full featured ap at this point. 21/2022 read more

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My boyfriend loves uncle Julio's and we frequent the one in Orlando every time we are in town. We were in Naples recently and happened to drive by this location and he got so excited! We wound up going that night. Service was great and the food was just as delicious as were used to. I'll forever be a fan! read more

Uncle Julio's - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida

Chicken enchiladas were tasteless/unseasoned and served on a bed of the most sour/tart salsa that tasted like thickened lime juice. Chicken fajitas were dry and unseasoned. Customer service left a lot to be desired. When I complained about the enchiladas I simply got "oh well, that's how we make 'em". read more

Sat at the bar for a couple drinks and apps around 130 pm. Bar, restaurant, and outdoor seating were very quiet but we were greeted immediately. Bartender, Rhina, provided great customer service! Food and cocktails were good for the price, and everything seemed very clean. Would go again! read more

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Great food that has flavor. the chef came out and recommended his favorite choices. We will be back again

We started eating at Uncle Julios in Dallas, TX in the late 80's. Happy they have two locations in Florida now. We stop at this location anytime we're in the Naples area. Our favorite salsa & chips anywhere, we love that it's roasted. We buy two quarts of salsa to take home. We're disappointed that they have eliminated some items from the menu. Our favorite was the enchiladas covered with chili. If you're from Texas, that's a staple. Red or green enchilada sauce just isn't the same. The beef tacos are excellent & the homemade flour tortillas are a must. There was a party of four sitting behind us that were originally from Texas & was disappointed that several items had been discontinued. We heard them talking & joined in the conversation. It's still the Best Mexican food by far in Florida which they also agreed. They drive from Sarasota to eat there. The Manager was Outstanding! Everything we had was excellent, rice, beans, beef tacos, tortillas & sweet tea. I'm still giving it 5 stars for the food & service but wish they would bring back some traditional "Tex-Mex" items that's been on the menu since the 80's, eliminating chili, chile rellanos, etc and even their sopapillas! read more

My husband and I contacted UJ's Corporate but have never heard back. We have eaten at UJ's a few times participating in group events and even the Wine Tasters of Naples event and we have had a great time and the food was not bad either. however, the last time we dined in the restaurant we did not have a great experience. Our food overall was not great the chicken was dry and my husband's steak was chewy. What did us in was when our server could not get us any help from management and as we sat there waiting my husband noticed that the person that our server was trying to get the attention of was at the bar having drinks with customers. We know her name (from one of the events we attended) is Shari. After not getting any help we paid our check and then went to Bahama Breeze for a few drinks and some appetizers as we were not satisfied with our meal at UJ's. My husband's biggest problem being a police officer for over 25 years was that as we left we noticed Shari leaving in her Silver Jeep Wrangler. We just found the entire experience unprofessional that someone we believe is management would be drinking at work and then getting her car to drive. We won't be back and feel that the lack of response was also unprofessional as we tried to handle this without making it public. Shame it had to be brought to light this way. read more

Excellent Food Chips and dip extremely good and fresh Drinks extremely tasty No regrets I will frequent again read more

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There for the first time with friends two days ago. You do need to make reservations or you can wait a long time if a walk-in. We dined on the patio as it was a little too cool for me inside but very pleasant out in the open. Our server was TRICIA. She was great. Very professional, personable and helpful with the menu. We arrived at 5:30 and there was a nice crowd, By the time we left at 7:00pm it was packed! Every table filled. This is a chain and I understand some don't like chain restaurants. If you're one of them, you're going to miss a lot. To me, it's a slight change to Mexican restaurants here in Naples. I liked it. The setting, ambiance, food and service. Our entrees: too descriptive to type in. But see the menu. Generous portions and reasonably priced. Complimentary warm tortilla chips and salsa for starters. Salsa is spicy. Can opt for a salsa that isn't spicy. Can also get another basket of chips and salsa at no charge. That's great. I ordered a small guacamole appetizer but they had guacamole on my entree. Barbacoa Beef Fajitas: Tender adobo-rubbed beef, slow braised in savory Mexican spices, complemented with Grilled zucchini and squash, sautéed peppers & onions, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, corn tortillas, cilantro rice and frijoles negros. Rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole on side with a choice of flour or corn tortillas. I especially liked the grilled vegetables and the sautéed onions and peppers under the entree. I enjoyed the dish very much!! Grilled Vegetables Fajitas: See the menu for description Chicken and Steak Fajitas: See the menu for description Free refills on beverage. On the dishes some ordered for 'no spice' or put on the side, they said something IN the dish was spicy. They tolerated it. Was ok... My wife said the steak was VG but the chicken was a little dry. But the dish was just ok. Grilled Vegetables Fajita was also VG! Looking forward to trying other dishes here soon. It was very comfortable and not feeling rushed. My wife and friends said it was OK, not great. But we're still going to go again regardless. Remember to do the reservations for an easy access. Enjoy!!!! read more

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My first experience here was truly great! I discovered this place on the advice of a friend and I was not disappointed! I was offered chips with smoked salsa which was absolutely amazing. I actually had to have a few chips alone to simmer down the heat, which honestly was not that overbearing. I then decided on the bacon wrapped shrimp was accompanied with a side of butter, rice, beans, and tortillas. A "melt in your mouth" selection. This was their first night open, so POSITIVE vibes to the entire staff in keeping up with the crowd coming in. ONLY negative I personally encountered was when it was time to pay my bill. Their system automatically adds 20% to the bill if you insert your payment card to soon. Wait a second and you can increase your tip to more than the 20% or decrease it if you do desire. read more

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It's good, just Americanized. So if you are alright with that, enjoy! Been there twice and good.

Tried this restaurant today for lunch. Tried the lunch menu..chicken enchiladas and chicken fajitas. For dessert churros. The food was excellent and our server, Wesley, took very good care of us. Ambiance very nice. I will definitely go again and try dinner. There was lots on the menu is like to try. Good mix of dishes on the menu. Very happy today with the meal and the service read more

Friendly service. Good drinks. Amazing food. Good vibes. Definitely recommend................... read more

Uncle Julio's - Quesa-Birria - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida

This was a very amazing fantastic place. I would love to return here and eat again. The food was excellent.

Me and my mom came here around 3 and it was not busy. The service was very fast and we loved the crispy chips they give you with salsa. The chicken fajitas were super good and we were very full by the time we were finished. It's really nice place to go for some good Mexican food. read more

Uncle Julio's - Chicken fajitas for 2 - Mexican Near Me - Naples, Florida