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Freshest Ingredients. Recipes Made from Scratch.
The first Uncle Julio’s opened in Dallas, Texas, in November 1986. The popularity of Uncle Julio’s grew rapidly, and with it came an instant craze for a drink Uncle Julio’s named The Swirl, the original frozen collision of margarita layered with home-made sangria. Uncle Julio’s has grown to 29 restaurants in seven states: Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Tennessee, and continues to expand.
Uncle Julio’s is committed to providing made from scratch Mexican food. The restaurant offers a unique and authentic experience built around original recipes that demand the freshest, hand-picked ingredients.
The combination of Mexican cooking expertise with fresh, locally grown Texan ingredients created a new style of fare that is far from what you find elsewhere as “Tex-Mex.” Fresh ingredients are the foundation of the made from scratch food that is found every day at Uncle Julio’s. That unique taste is paired with unparalleled customer service and a welcoming atmosphere to create an experience that will be remembered for its warm memories and fantastic taste.
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Experience The Authentic Tex-Mex and Mexican Food Flavors
Uncle Julio’s restaurant in Arlington Ballston opened in 1991 and continues to be the best spot in the Arlington, Virginia area for great Mexican food, incredible atmosphere and unbeatable Happy Hour specials. The Tex-Mex style restaurant attracts a diverse crowd of local families and professionals as well as commuters from nearby Washington D.C.
Known locally as The Rio Grande Café, Uncle Julio’s Mexican restaurant is a staple of the historic Ballston neighborhood of Arlington and is located just a block away from nearby Metro stop. The restaurant has even gained fame among local celebrities.
Best Mexican Restaurant in Arlington!
The Washington Post’s Phyllis Richman wrote about the location in one of her final reviews, “The Rio Grande Café is clearly riding the wave into the next century.” She also stated in the article that the branches feel like real Southwest, yet part of the neighborhood, with servers that behave as loving aunts and uncles.”
Stop by the Arlington Uncle Julio’s today for a Mexican style brunch, lunch, dinner or our famous Swirl Margarita!
Lunch Menu
MONDAY – FRIDAY 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Join us for Brunch Every Saturday and Sunday!
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Enjoy a traditional Mexican style Egg Brunch served Saturday and Sunday along with our regular menu.
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