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Uncle Julio's - Uncle Julio's - Durham, Durham, NC

Uncle Julio's - Durham

4.3
4.3
760 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Ste 885, Durham, NC 27713

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for groups
Uncle Julio’s is a Mexican from scratch kitchen serving only the freshest ingredients. Specialties: chicken & steak fajitas, tender filet mignon, and bacon wrapped shrimp. Other favorites include: seafood fajitas, shrimp al pastor, and ahi tuna served with homemade corn tortillas or bibb lettuce.

Uncle Julio’s menu also includes Tex-Mex classics such as tacos, enchiladas & tamales all with a selection of sauces made daily. Insider tip: order the tableside guacamole. It’s prepared for you at your table; if you like it spicy kick it up a notch with fresh chopped jalapenos.

Uncle Julio’s has a vast drink selection. Try our fresh margarita of the day, made to order with fresh fruit. If you prefer a frozen drink then the Swirl is definitely the perfect choice. The Swirl is frozen sangria & frozen margarita layered together dating back to 1987.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 760 people are saying

Uncle Julio's - Durham reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

760 Reviews
  1. bejoyk

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cocktails, good food. recommend for a group outing with co-workers or friends

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  2. BarbaraM

    Charlotte2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 11, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was typical chain restaurant food. Yellow queso tastes like velveeta cheese. Flour tortillas and salsa were very good though. Glad I tried it but wont return.

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  3. RickJ

    Raleigh3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I had high hopes about what I had read and heard about Uncle Julio’s. Unfortunately it did not live up to my expectations. My wife ordered the chicken tortilla soup. It came out quick, but no chicken. It was a small cup for $6, not a very good value. I had the chicken & steak frajita combo and my wife had the chicken, steak and shrimp combo fajitas. They came out warm, had to ask for our tortillas and Mexican butter for both of our orders. Had to wait and get table settings after the food arrived. Overall, the food was tasty, but not very hot. I think the biggest problem is the wait staff ‘
    Uncle Julio's - DurhamResponded on March 11, 2020
    Hello RickJ, Thank you for your review and we apologize to hear that the opportunity was missed to provide you with an experience that exceeded expectations. Your feedback is greatly valued, and this has been sent to our teams to address further. We hope for the chance to serve you for an improved experience that is 5-star and memorable in the future. Sincerely, Uncle Julio's

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Wanted to substitute rice and beans for salad as I'm on keto. Would not allow substitutions.

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  5. MIkeyMike

    Raleigh50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    the honey chipotle fajitas for two were fantastic; service was outstanding.

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  6. DennisS

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great margaritas, great experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice, attentive staff. Great food! A favorite place of mine.

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  8. Foodiefam

    Raleigh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 15 had a great time. The food was good, but just good against other authentic Mexican cuisines. Beware the food service is slow. May have something to do with things being prepped from scratch. Not just the large party. Been there before as party of 2 and 3. Overall, we'd eat there again. The piñata was awesome.

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  9. HeatherH

    Raleigh1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 2, 2020

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately this is our last visit to the restaurant. Our service was poor, our group ordered the fresh guacamole and we never got it, she walked past our table multiple times and didn't check on us. She didn't look like she enjoyed her job at all. The place seems like it is starting to go down hill.
    Uncle Julio's - DurhamResponded on March 5, 2020
    Hello HeatherH, We apologize to hear about your experience as this is not the service standards expected. Our team appreciates the opportunity to improve with the feedback you have provided, your review has been sent to the appropriate parties to further address and correct. We do hope for the chance to serve you again in the future for a much-improved experience. Thank you, Uncle Julio's

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  10. AmyN

    Raleigh4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First time we went it was incredible. Best salsa and chips. Excellent fresh margarita of the day and awesome mesquite flavored veggie fajitas. Went back 3 more times, pretty happy. Last visit was a disappointment. The veggies didn’t have that amazing mesquite flavor. I could have done a better job on my own grill. Furthermore waitress did not bring enough soft tacos. When I asked for more, runner brought chips instead. Waitress apologized and brought more tacos.
    Uncle Julio's - DurhamResponded on March 4, 2020
    Hello AmyN, We appreciate your time spent with us and apologize to hear that your experience this visit was less than outstanding. Your feedback has been sent to the appropriate parties who will further address the concerns mentioned. We hope we will get the chance to serve you again in the future for an overall improved experience. Thank you, Uncle Julio's

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FAQs

Uncle Julio's - Durham does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Uncle Julio's - Durham also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (984) 329-2900.

Uncle Julio's - Durham is rated 4.3 stars by 760 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Uncle Julio's - Durham

8030 Renaissance Pkwy, Ste 885, Durham, NC 27713

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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