Uncle Julios Review

(North and Clybourne)

There is a certain intangible about Uncle Julio's that Chicagoens need to appreciate. It's cheesiness is exactly what makes the atmosphere authentic Tex Mex.

In other words, a huge restaurant (and this place is huge) with cheezy murals, people dressed like the three amigos singing songs, and an enormous menu make for a good time. Embrace it. Love it.

Lunch specials! Brunch! Dishes called "El Plato Gordo". Haha. Count me in anytime. Good Margaritas. Good food. Good times. I still have that cheezy music in my head. AY CARUMBA

Sopapillas, my friends, are delicious, and nobody around here seems to know what they are. Try them. I promise you won't be dissapointed.

Their salsa could use a little work honestly. And the waiter was a huge jerk. I honestly don't think that men are very good waiters in general, but this guy was always trying to get me to spend more money by upselling, which i don't like.

They try and go the "fancy route" on their dinner specials w/ quail and frog legs and shrimp. This is kinda like El Arroyo in Austin. I dunno, not really my thing. But if it floats your boat than go for it.

Uncle Julios is based out of texas, so maybe I am a little bit biased, but this place gets a 6 sombreros out of 10.