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Uncle Julio's Orland Park

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Orland Park


Address

15845 LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60462

Website

unclejulios.com

Contact

(708) 942-4700

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (4.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: ordered (14) good (13) delicious (13) server (11) rice (9) restaurant (9) time (8) wait (8) table (8) beans (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 2/5 Keep It C. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for my birthday! My sister in law made reservations ahead of time. We still had to wait thirty minutes to be seated. The whole experience seemed rushed. We had no menus. The waitress (bless her heart) made so many mistakes on our order and bill. Pineapple jalapeno margaritas were not garnish and in small glasses, while other patrons got the large glasses and garnishes. My brother asked for a small guacamole, and literally it was the size of a small ice cream scoop. My tacos were mediocre at best. Not worth the wait or price point. Taco bell is better.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rachel Arias - Tripp I. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here. Was pretty busy but not too crowded. We got seated right away, and the service was friendly and helpful. My husband and I both really enjoyed the cocktails and the appetizers (chip and salsa and the quesadillas), and we both ordered the taco plates (chicken for me steak for him). Even though the food over all looked good, it really lacked flavor. I actually had to add salt to the salsa just to eat it. I've heard and seen a lot of people find Uncle Julio's popular and "good Mexican/ Tex-Mex" food. I'm not too sure I would recommend them. At least not this location.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martinez 2 years ago on Google
    My experience at Uncle Julio’s was great! The chips & salsa were delicious! I got a strawberry margarita and it was wonderful! Our waiter Fernando went above and beyond. He was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the Pechuga de Pollo and it was delicious!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denice K. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the atmosphere. I got to see them make their own flour tortillas from scratch, which was cool. I ordered the beef barbacoa fajitas, so delicious! The meat was very tender, the rice and beans were great, and the raspberry tea was sweet. The prices are a little up there, but I enjoyed the service and everything. There is outdoor seating, fyi!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Irene K. 1 year ago on Google
    Our company holiday party was at Uncle Julio's and it was my first time there. We were there before 6pm so my coworkers ordered their $5 margarita but since I am taking a full year off of drinking, the bartender didn't really cared for me which is fine. I ordered a diet coke with lemon. I got their steak fajitas and added their $5 habanero shrimp and it was fine. Just fine. Shrimp was sweeter than what I normally would like and steak was bland. Just fine. However the chocolate pinata was absolutely delicious. The fruit inside was so yummy. 5 stars on the desserts, and the rest was just so so on the food and the service. I will go back just for the chocolate pinata. I wonder if I can just go in and have that.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carrie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth the wait BUT you need to stay on the front desk staff/ what they quote is not the wait time. Quoted 35 minutes and waited 52 for a table at 4:00 p.m. on a Sunday. The food was good and the waitress was attentive. The dessert was amazing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeanna G. 8 months ago on Google
    Our server, Ari, was a sweetheart and so awesome! She was attentive and proactive, allowing us to have an amazing and relaxing Saturday evening dinner. The street tacos were to die for! This is our go to spot and we will return again and again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ana L. 5 months ago on Google
    The only reason I do not give 5 stars is because I feel the hostess' should be retrained. They looked bothered to have people actually want to wait for a table. We got quoted 1 1/2 hr wait. My sister in law wanted to eat here, so we waited. If it was up to just me, I would of left after witnessing such behavior. I do not like to see people that do not like what they do for a living. So I reserved through Google, we got sat in less than 5 minutes after I reserved a table for 5. Not cool! You knew then I was going to review you. We ordered a lot of food and everything was AMAZING! The spicy pineapple drink was to hot for me, my stomach still burns. Lol Everything else was perfect! Our server Abigail was definitely a sweetheart. All of the serving crew was phenomenal! Just what I expect to see from a successful Restaurant. My experience in the beginning definitely didn't matter because once we were seated we enjoyed ourselves. I only recommend to people with patience. If not you will be mad and disappointed. Personally, I don't give anyone that power specially if you are bringing business.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angie Gorz (Angie G. 11 months ago on Google
    I really enjoyed our late lunch/early dinner at this restaurant. The tacos were delicious, the rice was also very yummy. My drink was phenomenal. Our server was thoughtful, prompt and kind. I do wish they would have not seated everyone in the restaurant at the time in such a small area. It made the noise level needlessly high. Other than that, our experience was very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Brenda B. 10 months ago on Google
    Our boss took the office here for lunch one day, our table was a little crowed and they seemed to put all the other people in the restaurant all around our table we felt like we were all sitting on top of each other, even though there were plenty of empty tables throughout the restaurant. Our waitress was nice and friendly the restaurant is clean and colorful. The food was good. The drinks were delicious. It was neat to watch them make the tortillas. I wish they would bring back the flautas. We will go back again, just with a smaller group next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Roberto R. 2 years ago on Google
    Overall a nice dinner night out and pretty great eats! While we did have a reservation- we ran about 13 minutes late due to traffic and a struck train - the Uncle Julio website / reservation site should mention the 15 minute window… The staff was great and our waitress Hailey / Bailey (sorry if spell wrong) was so great and sweet. We got our food ordered and almost everything went right - I think the culinary staff need a day off to relearn the basics - my mother asked for a chicken tortilla bowl but was served WITHOUT CHICKEN? They were quick to bring it out but how do you miss that? I ordered the Filet Mignonette Fajitas and for the price I paid I expected more meat on my place. I also ordered it with no beans and double rice - but I was served beans regardless and no double rice? Cmon kitchen staff?! They have a great fresh tortilla maker near the center of the restaurant- very cool! The restaurant is a bit dim, but there is plenty on the menu and good amount of space and the staff are welcoming for the most part! I’d like come back - with making sure I emphasize my ordered…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kirby T. 1 year ago on Google
    It was our first visit but definitely not our last. Our server Will was excellent. The food made from scratch is delicious. My wife had a margarita swirl which she enjoyed. If looking for authentic Mexican food, this is the place.

  • 5/5 Mike L. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and service. Highly recommended the tableside guacamole! Well worth the few extra dollars. The street tacos were fantastic. Only wish we saved room for the chocolate pinata. Will remember for our nest visit. Highly recommend!

  • 3/5 Yesenia R. 10 months ago on Google
    Their table side guacamole is delicious and entertaining to say the least. Their food is what you would expect from a chain, not horrible but not the most authentic.

  • 2/5 Blue Venus L. 11 months ago on Google
    I was super excited to go to this place. First of all, it was dirty. Wasnt really busy . We was seated as soon as we walked in. They sat us by the bathroom at first , which s a huge NO for me. The booth was dirty. The other booth was dirty also. I had him clean it. The glass was dirty , o I asked for a to go cup. We probably just missed the rush , but that's still no excuse for the restaurant to be super dirty. I ordered the salmon and lemon rice. Came with black beans, which were dry, as you can see on the pictures. I had a mango lemonade, which tasted like regular lemonade. The food was good. The salmon was DELICIOUS. My friend ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp. The bacon was raw. The sever did bring us everything we needed. My friend told him about the bacon. After the server stalked our table for the tip. My friend already had paid. we were finishing our drinks, and the server literally stood there and waited for a tip. I did not feel comfortable with that. I probably would never go here again. I did tip the server, and he told my mexican friend. Thank you, like he gave him the tip he never acknowledged the rest of us, only my mexican friend. My experience wasn't good here. From the dirtyness to the service.

  • 4/5 Dawn 1 year ago on Google
    We ended up sitting at the bar because the wait was 1 hour. This was the best decision!!! Our bartender and server Alec was the best and the kitchen was quick! The food was really tasty! The barbacoa Fajita was so so so so good! Order flour shells. The hibiscus Margarita was good as well! Overall, I enjoy myself every time a dine at this location ❤ Make sure you visit Alec at the bar. Drinks are worth it!!!

  • 4/5 G. T. 2 years ago on Google
    We went to Uncle Julio’s for my daughter’s birthday. Our server Fernando was very attentive & friendly!! Thank You ❤️Food was good!! No one complaint & it was 10 of us. The chips & guacamole was a hit!! The Chocolate Piñata was delicious!! Will differently be back

  • 5/5 Myrna C. 1 year ago on Google
    When my family and I arrived at the restaurant around 3pm, we weren't aware that we needed reservations and the wait was 30 minutes. But they manage to find a suitable table for a party five for us. So make sure you call for reservations ahead of time. My husband and I shared a Chicken Fajita for two. It came with rice, beans, guacamole, Pico de Gallo and shredded cheese. My grandkids ordered hard shell ground beef taco, chicken rice bowl, and tacos with rice and beans. It all tasted delicious. The hot sauce had a wonderful flavor with a little spicy kick to it. Served with homemade warm tortilla chips. The server Fernando was super nice and attended us well. The only negative thing was the bathroom. It wasn't clean and it also needed some maintenance attention.

  • 3/5 Sarah S. 9 months ago on Google
    In my opinion the food was bland not enough spices or “wow” factor to return. I was there for a family member birthday celebration and I ordered the chicken bowl. The salsa and chips were also bland. I cooked a Mexican lunch for myself the other day and it out ranked the restaurant by not only cost but satisfying flavors. The picture is my home dish.

  • 5/5 Diana K. 5 months ago on Google
    Our server (Vivinica .. sorry about spelling) she was superb, A happy person. Great service. Chicken Fajitas were scrumptious. Shrimp Fajitas were delicious. Served with rice and the best tasty pinto beans. The margaritas were delicious 😋.

  • 3/5 Sheron Y. 2 years ago on Google
    The honey habanero shrimp were delicious and the homemade flour tortillas and chips were good but the chicken and steak fajitas and chicken quesadillas were no better than Chillis. I got a frozen strawberry margarita that was good but they serve it in a mini mug which was surprising. We spent over $100 and were not impressed.


Call (708) 942-4700 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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