Uncle Julio's Hacienda
3.5
- Neighborhood: Old Town
- 855 W. North Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 312-266-4222
Uncle Julio's Hacienda aims to make you forget that you're eating in a restaurant. Instead, the owners try to transport you to the sprawling abode of a wealthy Mexican rancher. Personal touches include "family" portraits on the walls, trophy heads from Uncle Julio's hunting expeditions scattered about the dining room and hutches stocked with hand-painted earthenware pots and platters. You can even watch as Julio's "family" makes homemade tortillas from scratch. The menu is upscale Mexican. There's a full selection of standard items -- tacos, flautas, enchiladas, etc. -- but the restaurant also offers quail, frog legs, an extensive seafood selection and daily specials that might include duck tamales or king crab legs. A full-service bar with plenty of seating offers 23 different kinds of tequila.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- North and Halsted.
- Parking:
- Free Lot. Free Lot: $4 after 4 p.m.
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by elevated train (Red Line, North/Clybourn), city bus (72-North); taxicabs available.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Daily until 5:30 p.m.
- Specialties:
- Tex-Mex food; ''plato gordo'' (mesquite grilled shrimp, fajitas), ''plato Guadalajara'' (shrimp brochette and mesquite grilled chicken or beef fajitas)
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 348
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"Tasty, fresh Mexican food"
By Eddie from Lincoln Park, May 11, 2008
Best chicken fajitas I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and tender. The guacamole that came with it was fresh and very good. There was so m...
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"Great Frozen Margaritas & Chicken Fajitas"
By BP from Streeterville, May 7, 2008
I have always had a good time at Uncle Julios. Great margaritas and the food is never disappointing! Very lively at night and great place to go wi...
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"Not a bad spot. Try it"
By monzer_sylvester from Old Irving, April 11, 2008
I have been to this place during dinnertime and its completely different. At dinner it is crowded and the wait is forever. I went here for lunch an...
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