Uncle Julio's Oakbrook
$$ • Mexican, Tex-Mex, Vegan Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Uncle Julio's Oakbrook
Customers' Favorites
Table Side of Guacamole with Chips
Chips and Salsa with Queso Blanco
Parilla-Spiced Shrimp Tacos
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Tacos De Carnitas Plate
Filet Mignon Fajitas
Complimentary Chips
Chicken Enchiladas
Classic Taco Salad
Chocolate Piñata
Uncle Julio's Oakbrook Reviews
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The food and the drinks … keeps me coming back !
Amazing food!! Service was great and you must get the table side Guacamole
We've been going for years but it's been about a year since visiting this location. It was very empty for a Friday night. They have taken care of the AC problems mentioned in other recent reviews, 100%, with swamp coolers - no complaints. However, the service was ridiculously slow - very long on bar service (20-25 minutes?), had to ask for water, I think our waiter was doing his best but they seemed unstaffed. Management needs to step up.
Food was good as always though...read full review
Food was good as always though...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 11PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 10PM |
Uncle Julio's Oakbrook is a popular Mexican restaurant known for its delicious food and good service. The atmosphere is lively, especially on weekends, with a wait time that can reach an hour. Membership benefits can help shorten the wait. The menu offers a variety of options, and the staff is knowledgeable and helpful with explanations. Vegetarian options like cilantro rice and black beans are available. A small side of hot sauce can add a spicy kick to fajitas. The restaurant features excellent tortillas and chips, and their fajitas, beans, and rice are highly recommended. The service is attentive, with staff like Abdullah at the bar providing tremendous multi-tasking and communication. Pickup orders are efficient, with convenient spots near the door, and the food is always freshly prepared and tasty. Customers have enjoyed the churros for dessert. The bar area is a good spot for quick drinks and tacos, with attentive bartenders and great margaritas. Overall, Uncle Julio's Oakbrook is a great place for both intimate dinners and group outings, offering a consistently enjoyable dining experience. However, recent reviews mention that the menu has become more limited, with fewer healthy options like ceviche, and the atmosphere not as lively as before. Service can be slower, and drinks and portion sizes may not be as good. Some guests found the food quality inconsistent, with overbearing char on steak and chicken, and less flavorful tacos. Despite these changes, the friendly owner and beautiful setting remain positives.