Uncle Julio's Hacienda
(312) 266-4222
855 W North Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9109
-87.6501
Neighborhoods: DePaul, North Side
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In Short
The bright, spacious room is all greens, reds and yellows, with painted terra-cotta walls covered with an assortment of tchotchkes. The menu features plates of chicken tamales, enchiladas with sour cream sauce, and jumbo shrimp stuffed with Jack cheese and jalapenos, wrapped in bacon and grilled. Desserts include the cajeta: a large ball of vanilla ice cream rolled in toasted coconut and pecans.
User Reviews
Angeline Vuong
December 18, 2008
Big portions, ample seating, and special plates that involve creative uses of frog legs, help make this Lincoln Park restaurant a big draw amidst the other shops and restaurants on this strip of North Avenue. The food is moderately priced and more along the lines of Tex-Mex versus authentic Mexican cuisine, but the strawberry margarita is packed with lots of flavor and fresh fruit. Parking can be difficult, so opt for the valet lot, which is free before 4pm.
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NikkiB007
July 15, 2008
When I first arrived, I didn't know what to expect. The place was packed. We had the valet to park our car and entered. This was a Friday night and the house was full. The chips and salsa were the bomb!!!!! We had the Margarita Swirl, and I must say this is the first frozen Margarita where I could actually tell there was Tequilla in it. The food was very very good. I tried the Juanita's platter, others at my table tried the carne asada, frog legs, and the ribs & fajita's. Everybody truely enjoyed their meals. They give you sooo much food for the money, we ended taking doggy bags home. I can't wait to go back and would recommend Uncle Julio's to all. PS. Our waitress was awesome as well!!
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Anonymous
May 10, 2008
OMG!!!! Steak Fajita's are the best, served with home made tortillas. Pair with a swirl (margarita/sangria combo) beverage. The swirl is a great choice for the undecided that rather not have two drinks. For dessert I recommend the empanadas or classic flan. Family friendly location. Friday & Saturday evenings are pretty busy so prepare to wait. **TIP- Call in and put your name on the list no more than an hour ahead and cut the waiting time to none!!!! Valet parking is available.
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What to Drink:
Margarita lovers can pick one of the nearly 20 tequilas and get a hand-mixed cocktail. Or try the Sangria Swirl, a potent frozen concoction that mixes fruity sangria with golden margarita.
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American Express, Carte Blanche, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
