Jill B.
Yelp
We visited Uncle Julio's in Brentwood last night for dinner around 7:30 PM. It wasn't a busy night, likely due to the holiday just the day before, and the restaurant closes at 9 PM. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly and promptly seated. The service was excellent; our waitress was attentive, quickly brought us waters, and patiently answered all our questions about the menu.
We started with appetizers: queso with ground beef and birria tacos. The queso was a bit greasy but flavorful. The birria tacos, served in small squares, were absolutely delicious, however a bit pricey for appetizers. For our entrées, I had the crispy tacos, and my partner ordered the quesadilla with steak. The steak came with a $4 upcharge, which brought the quesadilla to $19--a bit pricey, especially since there was not a lot steak added. Both dishes were fresh, tasty, and came in regular size portions.
A helpful note: beans are complimentary if you request them, but you do need to ask. It's stated on the menu, so be sure to look out for it.
We also tried two cocktails: Julio's Gold Margarita and Tres Amigos Margarita. Both drinks were delicious, well-balanced, and complemented our meals.
The restaurant has an upscale Mexican vibe with soft background music, which allowed for easy conversation. It's spacious, with indoor seating, a bar area, and outdoor seating equipped with heaters for cooler nights. The outdoor area looked inviting, especially with its pretty lights, though it was too cold to sit outside.
Parking is a bit spread out as the restaurant is part of a shopping strip. There's no parking directly at front, but there are options for street parking, a nearby lot in the shopping center, and a parking garage are back of shopping center which is a short walk to the restaurant.
The prices are slightly higher than a typical Mexican restaurant, but the quality of food, and overall experience was good.
They also offer a happy hour Monday through Friday from 3-6:00PM. The menu looked enticing, and we would come back to try happy hours as prices are more reasonable priced.
Uncle Julio's delivered a great dining experience with attentive service, delicious food, and a welcoming ambiance. A bit pricey for portion size, however I would recommend it if you're looking for upscale Mexican meal.