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# Uncle Julio's – Authentic Mexican Dining Experience in Nashville, TN

Uncle Julio's is a renowned Mexican restaurant located in Nashville, TN, known for its vibrant atmosphere and authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. Established with a vision to bring the flavors of Mexico to the heart of Tennessee, Uncle Julio's has become a beloved dining destination for both locals and visitors. The restaurant offers a diverse menu featuring signature dishes like table-side guacamole, fajitas, and a variety of delectable desserts. Over the years, Uncle Julio's has built a strong community presence, often hosting events and gatherings that celebrate Mexican culture. With a mix of positive reviews highlighting the quality of food and service, as well as some critiques regarding consistency, Uncle Julio's continues to be a popular choice for those seeking a festive dining experience.

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Table Side Guac !!! You can't go wrong. Fresh at its best....Reese was the man, that mixed it all down...you might have to doctor it up a bit after first serving...like a pinch more salt, a spoonful more of jalapeño's, and you got yourself a good table side Guac!! Thank you Reese!!! Managers, promote this young man...great personality and professionalism when communicating with us. Now, let's try these steak skirt fajitas!! We got our drinks, Guac, and still waiting on these entree....Hoping it's good.

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If I could leave zero stars I would. To all those that I have recommended this restaurant to before, I apologize. This used to be our favorite restaurant to go to because it took us back to our Texas days. Even with a reservation you still wait to be seated. Our waiter was incredibly undertrained. He never made eye contact so no one could ever get his attention. It took us 30 minutes after seating for him to take our drink order. It took another 30 minutes to get the drinks which were melted at that point. The food was missing items from the kitchen. The manager cared ZERO bit when we talked to him (probably because we interrupted his bussing tables) and he didn't even apologize??? The bathroom literally has tape holding things together and the tables are all beat up. We've been coming here 8 years and this experience will make us never come back. We love your food, but to have this this happen and still pay over $100 for our dinner is UNACCEPTABLE.

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We have eaten at Uncle Julio's several times but today will likely be the last. We went in around 5:30 pm today. There were AT LEAST a dozen open tables in the dining area that we could see from the hostess stand PLUS three high top tables in the bar area. The blonde hostess asked if we had reservations, which we did not. She then said it would be a 3 HOUR wait and refused to take our name. We stood in the hostess area until 3 spots opened at the bar. We ate dinner at the bar. We watched the entire time and nobody was EVER seated at any of the empty high top tables in the bar area and there were still several open tables in the main dining area. The drinks weren't nearly as good as they used to be. The chicken was rubbery and the steak chewy. The sides and toppings that accompanied our fajitas were a joke and we had to ask for additional. I don't know what happened to Uncle Julio's but it has seriously gone down hill

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Update: Had a cardiologist appointment in the area and decided to give UJ's, as Vince Gill would say, 'one more last chance'. So glad we did! When we walked in at noon on a Wednesday, the restaurant was active and buzzing like the old days! A quick look around revealed the ripped booth seats had been replaced and the restaurant looked clean! My wife and I were hopeful. We were quickly seated and immediately noticed the previously unmanned vegetable cutting/tortilla making station was once again occupied and active. I told my wife I thought this was going to be awesome again. It was! Chips were fresh and hot, salsa was perfect, enchiladas were hot and melty, rice and beans were fresh, and the service was just right. Also, several great new options have been added to the lunch menu. My wife loved her combo plate which included a really good tamale. So thankful! UJ's has been a treasured tradition in our family for years and we look forward to our next visit from East Tennessee, which might be very soon due to TSSAA HS football playoffs!

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Great food. Was seated quickly. Service was on point. You can't go wrong with the chocolate piñata.

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We were here when it first opened & is one of faves. We decided to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Uncle Julio's. We sat at the bar. Food was not we remembered. Service was so slow. Had to remind staff about getting something ordered. It's a nice place but it needs attention from management. Hope they do.

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Ok so, to say that my wife likes Uncle Julio's is an understatement. She LOVES their fajitas and always looks forward to our next visit, going all the way back to our time in Arlington VA where we discovered our love for the Uncle Julio's experience. Sad to say, this visit was disappointing in comparison. The food was decent, the service was quick, but we sat at the bar, which was dirty and cluttered and gross. I kid you not there was a bus tub of dirty dishes on the bar the entire time we were there. The bar back area was littered with empty bottles and other garbage. The dude bro bartender repeatedly touched the trash can and then made drinks without washing his hands and - true story - when dude bro accidentally knocked the freestanding drink specials menu into the trash can, he pulled it out and returned it to the bar top. Disgusting! We had two margaritas each. The drinks were ok but inconsistent. With a bit more effort and care this bar could be so nice.

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The food and drinks were very good! The restaurant was clean and friendly staff. The bathroom was clean but very dim.

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I attended this restaurant celebrating a family members birthday. Very nice location and spacious facility . The service was very. The average rating is given due to the food and the very high prices. My wife ordered chicken quesadillas that had no taste and cost $20. The food for the entire party was average at best and again overpriced. The best part about the food was the freshly made guacamole.

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The atmosphere was wonderful and our service was really great. The food was yummy too! We needed a pet friendly patio and called ahead to make sure we could get a patio reservation. The manager Kevin took my call and answered all of our questions -- shade, fans, comfort, large party, etc. our experience was perfect. We didn't save room but will be back to try the epic Chocolate Bomb dessert.

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