What kind of food does uncle Julio’s have?
Single beef or chicken taco with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Served with rice and refried beans Kid-sized serving of Uncle Julio’s famous Mesquite grilled chicken fajitas! Served with rice, refried beans and flour tortillas.
What is Tex-Mex at Uncle Julio's?
Our Tex-Mex classics include elevated but familiar favorites — like soft tacos, crispy tacos, or baked enchiladas — plus exquisite traditional Mexican dishes like our Fresca Shrimp Salad and 21-day aged Carne Asada. Not to mention — Uncle Julio's is also a kid-friendly restaurant in Vernon Hills.
Is uncle Julio's kid-friendly in Vernon Hills?
Not to mention — Uncle Julio's is also a kid-friendly restaurant in Vernon Hills. Our menu has smaller bites that are tailored to your child's taste buds. From our Kidsadillas to chicken fingers or kid-sized chicken fajitas, we've got something on our menu for even the pickiest of eaters.
Fresh Margarita Of The Month
Fresh fruit of the season*, squeezed & muddled into a refreshing margarita. This Month’s Feature: Fresh Blood Orange - Made with muddled fruit, freshly squeezed lime juice, and 100% agave Lunazul Tequila & St-Germain.
New Carnitas Fajitas & Tacos
Savor slow-simmered, deliciously-crispy pork Carnitas with a housemade Honey Chipotle Glaze. Our carnitas are cooked low and slow for hours in traditional Mexican spices. Doing it right takes time, but you’ll taste the difference it makes at first bite.
The Return of the Chocolate Piñata
Our one-of-a-kind smashable dessert is a hanging piñata of dark chocolate filled with homemade churros and fresh fruit. Now is the time to celebrate everything we’ve missed and everything that’s returning.
Seasoned Shrimp Fajitas
Tender shrimp sizzling over fresh onions and peppers with our mouthwatering Mexican butter. Served fajita style and ready-to-roll in housemade tortillas, these mesquite-grilled shrimp get their spice from our secret Parilla Spice Seasoning.
New Fresca Shrimp Salad
Try our new Fresca Shrimp Salad! It’s the perfect balance of seasoned shrimp, greens, and fresh veggies. Seasoned shrimp served chilled atop a mix of greens and cabbage, with carrots, roasted corn, tomatoes, avocado escabeche & cotija cheese. Light & fresh, pairs perfectly with a refreshing margarita.
Honey Habanero Shrimp
For those who like it hot! Four mesquite-grilled jumbo shrimp, stuffed with freshly minced habanero & queso fresco, wrapped in bacon, and coated with a honey-chipotle glaze. Available as an appetizer ($13.5) or entree add-on (2 for $5), these shrimp are as spicy as they are sweet.
New Carnitas Fajitas & Tacos
Savor slow-simmered, deliciously-crispy pork Carnitas with a housemade Honey Chipotle Glaze. Our carnitas are cooked low and slow for hours in traditional Mexican spices. Doing it right takes time, but you’ll taste the difference it makes at first bite.
Fresh Margarita Of The Month
Fresh fruit of the season*, squeezed & muddled into a refreshing margarita. This Month’s Feature: Fresh Cranberry Apple - Made with muddled to order fresh fuji apples, cranberries, freshly squeezed lime juice, and 100% agave Lunazul Tequila & St-Germain.
New Carnitas Fajitas & Tacos
Savor slow-simmered, deliciously-crispy pork Carnitas with a housemade Honey Chipotle Glaze. Our carnitas are cooked low and slow for hours in traditional Mexican spices. Doing it right takes time, but you’ll taste the difference it makes at first bite.
New Fresca Shrimp Salad
Try our new Fresca Shrimp Salad! It’s the perfect balance of seasoned shrimp, greens, and fresh veggies. Seasoned shrimp served chilled atop a mix of greens and cabbage, with carrots, roasted corn, tomatoes, avocado escabeche & cotija cheese. Light & fresh, pairs perfectly with a refreshing margarita.
Seasoned Shrimp Fajitas
Tender shrimp sizzling over fresh onions and peppers with our mouthwatering Mexican butter. Served fajita style and ready-to-roll in housemade tortillas, these mesquite-grilled shrimp get their spice from our secret Parilla Spice Seasoning.
Appetizers
Customizable combination of Hass avocados, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeños, served in a traditional Molcajete
New Carnitas Fajitas & Tacos
Savor slow-simmered, deliciously-crispy pork Carnitas with a housemade Honey Chipotle Glaze. Our carnitas are cooked low and slow for hours in traditional Mexican spices. Doing it right takes time, but you’ll taste the difference it makes at first bite.
Tex-Mex Classics
Corn Tortillas, pulled pork, chipotle crema, cotija cheese, roasted corn, & cilantro. Served with cilantro rice and black beans.
