Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Vernon Hills
Uncle Julio's - Vernon Hills, Vernon Hills, IL

Uncle Julio's - Vernon Hills

4.1
4.1
1319 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
850 Milwaukee Ave, Suite 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

About this restaurant

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

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

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–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (224) 513-0300
  • Website
    http://www.unclejulios.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Uncle Julio’s is the new party headquarters for Vernon Hills! From large office gatherings to birthday parties and anniversary dinners, Uncle Julio’s has everything you need to make your next fiesta a sizzling success. Our private group dining rooms are perfect for parties large and small, and we of
  • Location
    850 Milwaukee Ave, Suite 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  • Neighborhood
    Vernon Hills
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Uncle Julio's - Vernon Hills's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

Appetizers

  • Edamame$4.95

    Steamed soy bean.

    • Kuma Egg Roll$6.95

      Deep-fried pork and vegetable egg roll with eel sauce and sweet chili sauce.

      Salad

      • House Salad$2.95

        Iceberg lettuce with ginger dressing.

        • Seaweed Salad$6.50

          Marinated seaweed with vinegar dressing.

          Uncooked Kuma Signature Bowl

          Choose: white rice, black rice or lettuce. Add toppings for an additional charge. Add toppings: Add Avocado +$1.75, Add Crab Meat +$3.50, Add Crab Stick +$3.95, Add Fresh Salmon +$5.50, Add Fresh Tuna +$5.95.

          • Kuma Bowl$11.95

            Spicy tuna, crab meat, avocado and crunch with spicy mayo, wasabi mayo and eel sauce. Choose a base: black rice, lettuce, white rice.

            • Fire Bowl$12.95

              Spicy tuna, spicy crab, spicy crunch, avocado, jalapeno with spicy mayo, eel sauce and sriracha sauce. Choose a base: black rice, lettuce, white rice.

              Cooked Kuma Signature Bowl

              Choose: white rice, black rice or lettuce. Add toppings for an additional charge. Add toppings: Add Avocado +$1.75, Add Crab Meat +$3.50, Add Crab Stick +$3.95, Add Fresh Salmon +$5.50, Add Fresh Tuna +$5.95.

              • Crabby Bowl$10.95

                Crab meat, crab stick, avocado, crunch with spicy mayo, wasabi mayo and eel sauce. Choose a base: black rice, lettuce, white rice.

                • Tofu Bowl$10.95

                  Lightly fried tofu, avocado, shiitake mushroom with tempura sauce, teriyaki sauce and sesame dressing. Choose a base: black rice, lettuce, white rice.

                  Drinks

                  • Soda$2.25

                    Choose a flavor: Coca-cola, Diet Coke, Sprite.

                    • Bottled Water$1.50

                      What 1,319 people are saying

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

                      Overall ratings and reviews

                      4.1
                      4.1 based on all time ratings
                      • 4.1Food
                      • 4Service
                      • 4.1Ambience
                      • 3.8Value

                      Noise • Energetic

                      1,319 Reviews

                      1. ValishaY

                        Chicago20 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on March 14, 2020

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Excellent food and service. I will definitely return

                        Is this helpful?

                      2. KarenP

                        Chicago1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on March 9, 2020

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great experience. Our server Ivan was absolutely amazing!

                        Is this helpful?

                      3. OpenTable Diner

                        Chicago29 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on March 7, 2020

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great food as usual.

                        Is this helpful?

                      4. ShandaM

                        Chicago5 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on March 7, 2020

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our Server Chris was fantastic. The Manager was great. The food was amazing. My 17 year old daughter was pleased. I would highly recommend!

                        Is this helpful?

                      5. OpenTable Diner

                        Chicago2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on March 4, 2020

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our server was amazing and the food was delicious!!!

                        Is this helpful?

                      6. LeslieS VIP

                        Chicago5 reviews

                        3.0

                        Dined on March 1, 2020

                        1. Overall 3
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 2
                        4. Ambience 3
                        I made a reservation for 7:30 and called to let them know our play was let out early. I explained we wouldn’t come if we would have to wait long and they said they would get us in right away. My mother was having a hard time because she is diabetic and needed to eat. I got there and the front desk or person checking us in was super rude and didn’t care that my mom was “low” and didn’t care that I called in advance and asked about coming early.
                        Uncle Julio's - Vernon HillsResponded on March 4, 2020
                        Hello LeslieS, Thank you for providing this feedback regarding your reservation experience. We apologize to hear that we did not provide you with an outstanding visit and your review has been sent to our teams to further address. We do hope we will get the chance to serve you again in the future for an overall improved experience. Thank you, Uncle Julio's

                        Is this helpful?

                      7. LindaB

                        Chicago1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on March 1, 2020

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great delicious food, friendly courteous staff. Desert was fantastic!

                        Is this helpful?

                      8. Deepak

                        Chicago1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 29, 2020

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Food and ambience was nice. Had lot of fun. Best i liked was their service.

                        Is this helpful?

                      9. OpenTable Diner

                        Chicago10 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 29, 2020

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 3
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Everyday dining. Had the fajitas very good - I would recommend them.

                        Is this helpful?

                      10. lisa

                        Chicago3 reviews

                        2.0

                        Dined on February 29, 2020

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 1
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Service was slow, food was average. Most likely will not return.
                        Uncle Julio's - Vernon HillsResponded on March 4, 2020
                        Hello Lisai, We apologize we didn't meet all your expectations this visit. Your concerns have been forwarded to the appropriate teams at this time. We do hope for the chance to serve you again in the future for an improved experience. Thank you, Uncle Julio's

                        Is this helpful?

                      FAQs

                      Uncle Julio's - Vernon Hills offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 513-0300.

                      Uncle Julio's - Vernon Hills is rated 4.1 stars by 1319 OpenTable diners.

                      Not available on OpenTable

                      Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

                      Is this your restaurant?
                      Claim this listing
                      Google Map for Uncle Julio's - Vernon Hills

                      850 Milwaukee Ave, Suite 100, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

                      Additional information

                      • Neighborhood
                        Vernon Hills
                      • Hours of operation
                        Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                      • Price
                        $30 and under
                      • Cuisines
                        Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern
                      • Dining style
                        Casual Dining
                      • Dress code
                        Casual Dress
                      • Parking details
                        Street Parking
                      • Payment options
                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Additional
                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                      • Website
                        http://www.unclejulios.com/
                      • Phone number
                        (224) 513-0300
                      • Private party facilities
                        Uncle Julio’s is the new party headquarters for Vernon Hills! From large office gatherings to birthday parties and anniversary dinners, Uncle Julio’s has everything you need to make your next fiesta a sizzling success. Our private group dining rooms are perfect for parties large and small, and we of
                      Discover
                      OpenTable
                      • About Us
                      • Blog
                      • Careers
                      • Press
                      More
                      Our sites
                      Businesses
                      • Restaurant reservation software
                      • Industry insights
                      • Hospitality resources
                      • Marketing resources
                      • Operation resources
                      • How to open a restaurant
                      • For restaurants
                      • For restaurant groups
                      Join us on
                      • Privacy Policy
                      • Terms of Use
                      • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                      • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
                      • Cookie Preferences
                      Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
                      OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                      Booking Logo
                      Priceline Logo
                      KAYAK Logo
                      Agoda Logo
                      OpenTable Logo