Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe

Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe is a mexican restaurant Bethesda located in United States.

8 / 10
274
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  • Phone

    (301) 656-2981

  • Website

    unclejulios.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

4870 Bethesda Ave (at Arlington Rd.) Bethesda , MD 20814 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 86


Keywords:

margaritas reverse swirl good for groups happy hour tropical swirl casual desserts great value sangria breakfast omelettes outdoor seating ribs quesadillas tequila big portions brunch food bar bacon salsa meats
Katherine Cross

Oh my gosh amazing food and drinks, HUGE portions , and really good prices! I loved the sangria and fish tacos , and my husband loved the steak fajitas . Oh and the black beans are the best. Yay!

Daniel Barnett

Fajitas were good, especially the home-made tortillas . The spicy salsa was also excellent. Even though I'm lactose intolerant, I HIGHLY recommend the chile con queso :). Andrew is a great waiter !

Phil Benevides

Julio's is a well oiled machine. Great chips and salsa to start. Thin delicious chips and smokey, slightly spicy salsa . Homemade Tortillas make every meal amazing, but I recommend steak tacos !

Roseanne M

Incredible chips and salsa . Guacamole is out of this world. Queso is superb! Our favorite restaurant !

Cheryl Long ❤️

???? Love this place! Que rico es la salsa ! Fajitas are epic! Great service and food! 10+++!

P. Y. M.

I think this place is pretty good and I like the food. I pass by often and there is always activity, especially happy hour . Overall, a good value for money and worth checking out. Better than others.

Eric Andersen

Try the new menu item Honey BBQ Chicken Fajitas — the bacon adds a lot to this dish!

Kyra Kilian

The chicken fajitas are amazing. The salsa is different but good. Would love to try the chocolate piñata for dessert !

Robert Molke

Get The Swirl to drink! If you are in the mood for a huge dish, go with the steak fajitas .

Eric Andersen

The single portion of guacamole is big enough to keep you going with those chips …

April Harris

The bartender was awesome. Will definitely be back for the service ????; drinks and food

Marcelo Velloso

Try the the mini-cajetas, the perfect size for a dessert and delicious!

Denise Dutton

Try the quail . No seriously, those tiny birds are delicious. Tried 'em on a dare...and have been hooked ever since!

Helia Hadavi

Excellent shrimp and lobster soup and very delicious Juanita's platter

Patrick Taylor

Fajitas are always great. Fried coconut ice cream is a favorite

Matthew Smith

Steak fajitas are the best!! Ribs are great too. Can't go wrong here.

Chelsea Mulzac

Their chips and dip is always good! You get a lot of food.

Maureen Salazar

Fajitas for one can easily feed two. Also, try the Swirl - you won't regret it!

Sadie Coffin

The fajitas are awesome, but I also really like the veggie quesadillas

Cheryl Long ❤️

Best Tex-Mex food! Cheese dip is good. LOVE their salsa !!!!

Alejandro

The margarita swirl(i think thats what theyre called) are awesome, minus the fact they have everclear in it.

Sophia M.

Great place, very busy in the evening. If you don't want the wait, the deliver !

Dion H

Try the Chicken Quesadilla - You can get this with Shredded chicken(dark meat) or fajita style chicken (white meat).

Mike Lowery

TexMex combo platter is good and a lot of food.

Dphill 79

Outside seating is great when the weather is nice #captobvious

Erica Bloom

Fajitas no question. Chicken is grilled to perfection and the sour cream is unreal

????????Sunny???????? Sunshine????????

Great service... This is Tex-mex!!!! People who are afraid of good Tex-mex... Shame on you.

Lindsay Williams

Great drinks and friendly staff .

Hannah Barrett

Get the tropical swirl meltdown with some fajitas (Guadalajara is my fave). So good!!!

Adam Shapourian

For the best time... Go see Everett at the bar . He's the man!

Leonda Levchuk

The reverse swirl is legendary...order it!

Andy Bilodeau

The sauces were a little spicier than usual. Be sure to ask before you order.

Francene

Reverse Swirl is the BEST choice for Happy Hour !! Plus their addictive chips & dip & it's a party!! :-D

Jessica Placencia

Great food! Better margaritas . Awesome waiters

Tamara Ring

Brisket Tacos are AMAZING here!!

Paul Travis Klein

The mojitos are lacking real crushed mint . They're just simple syrup . :-/. The vegetable fajitas were sizable and tasty! Say it's your first time and you get free desert !

Mikahla Vicino

The mango margarita was just the right amount of sweet.

Wandering Juan

The free chips and salsa go great with a Negra Modelo or a Tecate !

Michael Wierzbic

If you order something that comes with beans replace the pinto beans with black beans . They are delicious!

Carl Holscher

Fish tacos are covered up to hide their lack of flavor. While the carne asada stole the show!

Kathleen P.

Get the reverse swirl - it is not on the menu , but it's amazing!!!

Nushy SC

Tex-Mex food. They have frog legs too. It smells better than it tastes.

Behrad Eats

Must get the Pineapple Bacon Guacamole , absolutely amazing!

Chip Petree

Ditto to Lori's tip - definitely get the spicy/hot salsa - far superior to their 'regular' (which is already pretty darn good).

David Bailey

Salsa is out of this world.

Raj S.

Get the queso fundido with chorizo . The beers here are surprisingly expensive . Margaritas are $8.50.

Alexis

The faijtas and the frozen margarita/sangria swirls are amazing. Also try the guacamole .

Ayse Sumer

Great food but never going there on a Friday night packed and long wait

Lib D'Anton

Make reservations 30 minutes ahead of time on a busy Bethesda night!

Cookie

Get a Tropical Swirl Meltdown.It.Is.Amazing! Also ask for MARIO.he is a FANTASTIC waiter !

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