Typical chain restaurant but I'm giving them 5 stars for their guacamole and drinks. I'm a guacamole snob and trust me...theirs is THE BEST.

Absolutely terrible service! Rude and unprofessional servers and absolutely inexperienced managers. Please do not come to this location. It's so sad Uncle Julio's with that kind of people working. read more

Food is always terrible though I eat here every so often because I forget how bad it is. Just writing this review to remind myself how bad it is next time I think about eating here. This time it was particularly bad. Chipotle is much better though this has a premium price. The meat was dry, everything tasted old. They obviously have no quality control in the kitchen. To top it off, it made me sick. Four thumbs down. read more

I'm only giving two stars because the server was decent until she disappeared towards the end when we wanted our check and the hostess who sat us, wish I got her name because she as the best part of the night. Personality was friendly bubbly and warm. Went here Friday night around 6 because it's my favorite go-to Mexican spot. They've never disappointed the food is always popping hot and fresh and the fresh guacamole is usually delicious. Unfortunately, Friday was a bitter disappointment. First the fresh guacamole was completely tasteless. No lime, no salt, no pepper, nothing. I get that they can't do "table side" right now but when you order the mark up guacamole you except their to be a marked difference. I order the fish tacos my plate came with visibly caked on stains around the entire parameter like not only did they slap the fixings on be the plate had to be sitting there sometime before they bought it out because the food stains had crusted over. The beans were so dry and old that they were cracked. The rice was crunchy and clearly stale, and my tacos were lukewarm at best. I talked to my server and she sent it back to be remade(before trying to convince me to keep it and telling me it can take 15 mins). When the food came back back (less than 10 minutes) I had new beans, better looking rice but the tacos were clearly nuked or something with a ton of fresh fixings to mask I guess. I knew this right after the first bite. The fish was well over charred the tortilla was chewy in some places and just plain hard in others. I choked down the first one, started to try and pick out the good meat on the second after giving up on the tortilla, until eventually I just quite. Didn't touch the beans, rice or other taco out of disgust. Then my server dared to asks if I wanted a to-go box. That plate belonged no where but the trash! read more

The food here is amazing especially the table side guacamole and the chips are the best I've ever tasted. One drawback is that we arrived around 7:00 pm on a Friday, BIG mistake. We expected to wait for a table however we didn't expect to have to wait a long time for our entrées and our server was not very attentive or accurate with our order. She did make it right though by comp'ing our beverages (non-alcoholic). Another issue for us was sitting on the noisy side of the patio, which is the side kitty-corner from Bar Louie. We were unwitting victims of Friday night motorcyclists racking their pipes and playing music so loud you couldn't hear yourself speak. We will be back though, just not on a Friday night! read more

Uncle Julio's - Jalisco Fajitas, without fresh made corn tortillas (had to keep asking for them they finally brought them out when the meal was finished.) - Tex-Mex Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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Great service. Great food!!!! my boyfriend and I had a great date there. Everyone was kind. The salsa was amazing. But I went there again today and everything was fine but the male host was pretty condescending using terms like "I'll see what I can do " he seem to have a attitude when he placed me in my date in the middle of a seating section that we didn't like. We asked if we could have a booth and we saw many empty booth but instead he took us outside. He had a attitude and as a hostess my self, we don't use terms such as "I'll see what I can do" I see people in a booth and let the waiter work with them that's what I do. He's a heavier set male man. Maybe Indian...? I don't. Seemed young. I love it here but he made me feel annoyed. read more

First time at Uncle Julio's and enjoyed every minute of my dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious and our waiter was very attentive even though the place was packed he managed his tables wonderfully and didn't miss a beat. For my next visit i'm going to reserve my table a day ahead as the wait time was 4 hours but that was lack of pre planning on my part. read more

I would give a one star review if I was only basing it off the service but the food was so good that I want to leave a 5-star review (just crossing my fingers for a more informed and attentive server next time). My friend recommended me this place and told me to request Jose but he was off so we had a young female server who had gotten our orders wrong and seemed very unapologetic. My friend had to send her food back because she got a dish that she didn't order and couldn't eat it because she was allergic to shrimp. The waitress did not bother to get a manager to take it off the bill, she did not get her actual dish and left hungry. But the other foods were very very good. The lunch prices are actually too good to be true for the portion size. Honey bbq chicken fajitas come with bacon and I can't wait to go back to order it again. The starter chips are thinner than most other mexican restaurants but I found them soooo much better than the normal thickness. I most definitely recommend going during lunch time for some amazing fajitas! read more

Uncle Julio's - Best fajitas ever - Tex-Mex Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

On a busy Friday night we were seated in ten minutes and the place was packed. Our server was highly attentive and courteous, and the margaritas were well made with ample salt around the rim. The food came out within 25 minutes. Let's talk about the food. Shit it was good! My carne asada was the best I've ever had. The cut of beef was of higher quality than most restaurants use and it was perfectly medium rare; a difficult temp to get right if the cook is inexperienced or caught up in the madness of dinner rush. My wife's flautas were also excellent. Any cons? The place is kid friendly, so if you don't like being around small children then eat a later dinner. My guess is many of the lower reviews came early when the restaurant opened and service may have been an initial issue; as with any new restaurant read more

Cyron was awesome as our server. Food and drinks we great. I'll be coming back for sure.

Very overpriced for the light selection. I thought that for such a huge building they'd have a matching menu but I was underwhelmed. The drinks were ok but I need more than just ok drinks. read more

Basic Mexican fare, served in a pleasant atmosphere and with decent service. Food was prepared well. Not overcooked or mashed into unrecognizable forms. Atmosphere has a chain feel, but patio dining gives this place a unique flair. Service is inexperienced, but attentive and with good intentions. read more

Loved Danielle! Thanks so much for taking such great care of us! Sitting outside was so lovely today.

Olivia James was on duty the day I went for drinks and table side guacamole. She was very kind and offered great customer service. I saw her checking on guests, making sure people were completely satisfied with their food and/or drinks. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend or family member. read more

Being from Texas, I have to say this is the closest to authentic TexMex in Nova. The cheese and onion enchiladas(how it is done out there in TX) was perfect, and they have Carne salsa...... If you know TexMex, you know Carne salsa. They put queso on anything you ask. They even have Shiner! Staff was wonderful, very helpful. Definitely a go to! read more

Love the food, drinks and ambiance! I love the swirl- my new fave! The waiters are very efficient in serving the food in few minutes Great food and of course great company with my husband read more

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I love their fajita bowls and of course, margaritas!!! Love the vibe here and sitting outside when it's warm is always so nice in Stonebridge read more

We just left Uncle Julio's with a party 9 and our experience was amazing!!! Our waiter; Kidus, made us feel like extended family. Drinks and service was extremely quick and we can't wait to return. read more

We're regulars at Uncle Julio's but last night was the worst experience I've ever had and I not one to ever complain. My husband set up a "surprise" birthday dinner which was ruined because they couldn't accommodate our 8 o'clock reservation for 40 mins. Then once we were seated it took maybe 15 mins for anyone to acknowledge our table. Once our drink orders were taken, we didn't get those for about 20min and our food order wasn't taken till after that. Then it took 2 hours for our food to arrive. We patiently took turns alerting different wait staff and then the managers. During this time, drinks, chips or just the usual customer services never happened. Eventually the manager came by and said their system was down and they just discovered our order was lost...2hrs later. Mind you we had a party of 10 and alerted several people. Food came out 5 mins later but after that, drinks or table clearing never happened. Honestly our table was just ignored and we've been patient this entire time. When my pregnant friend made a comment that her water hadn't been replenished since we got there I had enough. I had to get up and ask one of the wait staff to replenish drink and while my guest cleared the tables I got the plates for my birthday cake. I've worked as a waitress before and I get that the customer services industry is tough. I can't imagine what it was like after covid. But management should have addressed this better, been a better leader. They should have asked the many staff standing around to help out and improve the experience. Replenishing our drinks and chips because we were there for 2 hours and a half waiting and the restaurant was pretty much empty at that point. He shouldn't have left till he made sure our experience was improved. And he should have made sure he actually added the comp he claimed he added to my guests checks. I get it times have been tough but I hope this get addressed for the next people who come to celebrate their special day. I'm very blessed I had amazing company and they all were very understanding. We all even tipped regardless of our experience. It was more of the principal and ensuring this doesn't happen to the next table. I hope leadership improves and they make sure their staff works together as a team. read more

Great food. I LOVE THE SALSA!!!! The bacon wrap shrimp is just wow. Mouth waterin.. Juan is Great!

Food is pretty good, service is inconsistent. Once waited two hours after we ordered our food. The meal was comped, which was nice, but it was an annoying experience. This was a couple years ago, and I do think that the service has improved overall. A good place to go lunch. I don't mind spending money on good food, but the dinner menu is expensive for such generic food. read more

Do not waste your money and time eating unsanitary, uncooked tasteless meals. The rice was not cooked properly and the management allowed the dish to leave the kitchen. The black and white tiles on the walls are dirty with food and unsanitary. read more

Delicious fresh food! The one complaint I have is that the tables are small considering how many plates they bring out. read more

Uncle Julio's - Great chips and salsa - Tex-Mex Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

The drinks? PERFECT (I ordered the Swirl with a shot of tequila on top - yes please!) The tableside guac? OMG EVERY DAY I WOULD EAT THIS The entrees... meh. The cuts of carne were too large, and cooked with the chicken so everything was oddly blended together. For the prices, I thought the portion sizes were extremely small. My husband ordered the "Laredo" - he is from Laredo so I think his expectations were high - and he got this sad looking "quesadilla" that was basically two tortillas sandwiched together by cheese. Seemed more like what you make your toddler for lunch than a $20 adult entrée. I will definitely be back for drinks and guac. Not so much for entrees. read more

HORRIBLE SERVICE and below average food not worth the price. AVOID! Came in on a Tuesday evening around 6:30 with a party of 6. It was not busy at all. Was seated immediately. Waiter took a bit to get to us. Not sure why. Chips and salsa finally arrived and our drink order was placed (waters, tea, lemonade, 2 bottled beers). All chips were gone and we still waited for our drinks. Took almost 15 minutes to get them. He was nowhere to be found in the restaurant. When he returned we took advantage of him actually being at our table. Placed our food order and asked for more chips and salsa. He brought what we asked for and wasn't seen again. Food runners brought our food. We had to ask them for drink refills. Waiter brought the bill and that was it. Not sure what he was doing as he wasn't seen in the dining area very often. Bad first experience and will not ever return. read more

Well adios (which means goodbye) Uncle Julio's! This is the last time I will EVER come here! The only reason this place would ever deserve a star would be because of the tortilla chips (because I always have a craving for them!). I recently went here with my family and was first blown away by the prices on the menu. The prices were very high for Mexican-Styled food. We were told that everything at this restaurant was made from scratch and I think of that as I can take out any ingredients that I don't like. I ordered the Fajitas for $20 and for that price I expect minimal to no mistakes. I had pico de gallo and sour cream taken off of my fajitas. The waiter took my families' order to the kitchen and we waited and waited and waited..... We went through five baskets of chips, before our meals came out. We understood our meals were made from scratch, but there was not a lot of people in the restaurant and it shouldn't have taken that long for our meals to come out. When the meals finally came out they looked good, but had many issues within. First off, my fajitas were not sizzling whatsoever. In fact, the skillet was stone cold and the steak was raw. In addition to the mess of the fajitas, my request for no pico de gallo and sour cream were completely ignored. I immediately sent it back to the kitchen. The waiter who I gave it back to even looked as if he was going to ask the question: "Fajitas Sizzle?". The manager came over and apologized and told us he would take some of our entrees off the check. After everyone else in my family finished their meals, which were also all raw and not good, my meal was still not there. We had the waiter come over and we told him that we would rather not have the steak fajitas and to take it off the check. He became extremely frantic and worried, but he said Ok and went to get our check. Instead of getting our check, like we asked him todo, he came back with the fajitas. They were finally sizzling, after 45 minutes, and I decided to give them a try. Just from looking at them, the steak looked more well done than medium and they still had the sour cream and the pico de gallo on there. From what I saw, everything still looked edible and I told the manager, who had come back over, that it looked ok and I would continue eating the fajitas. After one bite of the fajitas I knew instantly that I would feed this to my dogs. All the food was now tasteless and rubbery. It was as if they tried cooking it in the oven and failed and then retried cooking it in the microwave and thought they had succeeded. One thing I noticed after waiting for our check was that in addition to recooking the steak and the peppers, they also cooked the pico de gallo, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. The toppings had melted together into one watery mess. After this I was done with sending it back and dealing with them. They brought out the check and only took off one meal. To no ones' surprise it was the cheapest meal on the menu. At this point was was furious and done spending 2+ hours at this restaurant. I paid with a low tip and a note and will never come back. I suggest to avoid this place at all costs and enjoy a different restaurant in Potomac Town Center. Bye Forever, Gr8vette G. And His Family read more

Never have reviewed and won't again or come here. The customer service is horrendous, ordered something 3 times it never came. Just really poor service and food was just whatever. read more

Excellent chicken enchiladas, and very attentive waitstaff.

Me and my Family have been here for Mothers day and other weekends. Beside the waiting there is nothing bad I have to say about the place. Food is good, service is awesome. All the times we went it seems they have a really great staff. Prices are a little high, but what do you expect for a restaurant? The Fajitas are great! read more

Waited 20 minutes to be seated and then after 10 minutes over servers walking past us looking at us like we are unusual...asked at least 2 servers who was going to wait on us?...they had no idea. We called a manager to share what was going on...he just said "interesting "...and asked a server would he wait on us and then he seemed like all was good. NO...it's not. What is the point of a wait list, table numbers assigned to servers and paying for a manager..when you still can't seem to get customer service right?! Won't be coming back! Too many other choices out there! read more

We decided to eat here and the food and service was great!! Wh has to ask for a take-out bag!

I really like that a big-time Tex-Mex restaurant has come to Woodbridge! And that there is finally something to write about in the slow-to-emerge Wegman's orbit (besides Wegman's, of course). I've tried Uncle Julios twice now and have been well-satisfied both times. The salsa is unique and very good, as is the salmon and the fajitas. And the ice cream ball for dessert was wonderful! My only problem with the food is the guacamole -- pre-mixed and quite boring. Julio really needs to have the guac made fresh right at the table (like they do at On the Border), with the customer selecting the variations of ingredients. Service was quite good and I really like the overall bawdy look and feel of the place. I ate on the patio area both times and it was pleasant and comfortable. I'll be back! read more

This place should have more than 3 stars as I am full and god me addicted!They have fresh vegetables and ingredients they make the tortillas in the restaurant and in front of you! The restaurants consist of indoor and out door seating who can go wrong!?!They also have a bar area in case you wish to not have intimate or casual seating.I ordered the steak fajita-and it was amazing, deliciously enough for me to order 2! The staff at this location were awesome, my food came out fast, very polite and checked up on us.This location deserves more than 3 stars but Again you cant please every one. Either way I will be coming back again with friends and family when I come to Woodbridge. read more

Nice atomsphere....good food. Chairs a little hard on the back and butt..... Price normal for the area. Overall good!!!! read more

First thing first, I acknowledge that we are in the time of a pandemic. I am grateful for the workers and efforts of Uncle Julio's to follow safety guidelines. However, I cannot lie. My husband took me to Uncle Julio's because I had just gotten a job promotion. He knows I love Mexican food and I was so excited to try some authentic Mexican food. We ordered take out and the first thing I noticed was the worker wearing NO gloves and his mask was UNDER his nose. This is highly disappointing. I know how hard it is to breathe in those things, but please be considerate of others. Secondly, the food was unseasoned and greasy. I bit into my taco and a river of oil came out every time I bit it. I do not recommend this place. Try out El Paso. read more

Girls Night! It was a Thursday night, around 7:00pm. We had a party of 6 and we sat outside. Our waiter was great. Food was great. Drinks were great. I had the following: Tabeside Guacamole - needed salt but still good Cozumel Shrimp Tacos - wonderful Strawberry Guava Lemonade - delish I joined their Loyalty Program, and got the guac FREE. Definitely plan to return. read more

We were so excited to finally try Uncle Julio's. Our server's name was Marissa. She was absolutely awful. We waited and waited. Not knowledgeable whatsoever. Ordered ceviche. Took a manager 20 minutes to come tell us they were out of ceviche. (It was supposed to be an appetizer... so needless to say... we should have HAD it by then... also... how do you run out of ceviche but yet still have shrimp on your menu?) The drinks were really expensive... not worth the money at all. And the food was sub-par. I ordered enchiladas that were severely under-seasoned. My boyfriend ordered chicken fajitas... and literally got sliced chicken on a platter with no seasoning. Just really disappointing... especially considering that our lunch was $50 for 2 people. We tried calling later to talk to the manager about how poor our experience was... and he took our contact info and assured us he would make it right... but we have never heard from him since. Normally I don't like to trash talk a place... but I feel like I gave an honest opportunity to make it right... but no luck. I feel like I wasted fifty bucks and a Saturday afternoon. read more

I want to love it. I really do. Awesome patio. Good location. But the food.... no bueno. Who serves black beans with Mexican food?! The tortillas are good. Made in house and good. The food is over priced and bleh. Tiny portion of fajitas for the price. The service is always hit or miss. Just get chips, the table side guacamole and alcohol. That's the only decent stuff there read more

Ok this place has decent food, but I don't think it's worth raving about. Be weary of your server because the service here can be hit or miss. Boy if you miss, you'll need patience... Food came really late, tortillas didn't even arrive with the fajitas, I asked for water and it was forgotten about. We had to ask for flatware, napkins, and a check! I hope this was just an off night. I'll update this review if I should ever eat there again. read more

Less than a 3rd of the place is full when you walk up and they tell you a minimum of 25-30 min wait...? Seriously it's Tuesday not Saturday there is no excuse. Oh and your lights are out on the marquee. No problem we rolled down to NYAJ and got seated right away. read more

Uncle Julio's - Empty empty empty. But you still have to wait more than 30 min...that's okay we walked to NYAJ and got a table right away. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia