4.7
2000+ Ratings
Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe (Ballston)
4.7 x (2,000+) • Mexican • Latin American • New Mexican • Family Meals • Family Friendly • $ • Info
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4301 N. Fairfax, Arlington, VA, 22203
Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe, located in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, is a Mexican restaurant known for its variety of Tex-Mex classics. The menu features a selection of mesquite-grilled specialties... More
Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe, located in the Ballston neighborhood of Arlington, is a Mexican restaurant known for its variety of Tex-Mex classics. The menu features a selection of mesquite-grilled specialties, quesadillas, and their famous fajitas, along with Tex-Mex tacos including options like Baja Fried Fish Tacos and Mushroom Tacos. Popular dishes among patrons include Combination Enchiladas, Soft Taco Plate, Crispy Taco Plate, and Steak and/or Chicken Fajitas for One. The restaurant is particularly favored for evening dining. With a customer rating of 4.3, it consistently draws locals for its flavorful offerings. Less
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Rating and reviews
"the delivery food is just like being at the restaurant! they take care to provide the same great service! Love the attention to service."
• masayo C. • 05/20/24
"Excellent food quality on a wide variety of items. Clean and fresh. Will order again."
• Jed S. • 08/08/24
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Sunday - Thursday
10:45 AM - 9:45 PM
Friday - Saturday
10:45 AM - 10:45 PM
Featured items
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Must be 21 or older to orderFamily Meals for 4
Each Family Meal for 4 includes your choice of entree, plus chips and salsa, your choice of guacamole or queso, and churros for dessert- Family Fajita Meal for 4Priced by add-ons • 94% (68)Chips and salsa, choice of queso or guacamoleMesquite grilled steak and chicken or carnitas fajitas and our homemade flour tortillas, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, beans, sauteed peppers and onions, plus churros for dessert
- Family Taco Meal for 4Priced by add-ons • 89% (38)Chips and salsa, choice of queso or guacamoleGround beef and pulled chicken with our homemade flour tortillas or crispy taco shellsLettuce, tomatoes, cheese, Mexican rice and beans, plus churros for dessert
- Nacho Appetizer For 4Priced by add-ons • 85% (27)Build your own nachos with 2 full pounds of homemade chips plus all the salsa, queso, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh and pickled jalapenos, beans, sauteed chicken and ground beef you’ll need to serve 4-6 people.
- Family Enchilada Meal for 4Priced by add-ons • 94% (34)Chips and salsa, choice of queso or guacamole3 beef enchiladas with house red sauce, 3 cheese enchiladas with house red sauce, 2 chicken enchiladas with green tomatillo sauce, Mexican rice and beans, plus churros for dessert
- Family Fajita and Grilled Shrimp Meal for 4Priced by add-ons • 100% (9)Chips and salsa, choice of queso or guacamoleMesquite grilled chicken and steak fajitas or carnitas plus 12 grilled shrimp with our homemade flour tortillas, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, beans, sauteed peppers and onions, plus churros for dessert
- Family Fajita and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Meal for 4Priced by add-onsChips and salsa, choice of queso or guacamoleMesquite grilled chicken and steak or carnitas fajitas plus 12 bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with cheese and fresh jalapeno and grilled over open flameHomemade flour tortillas, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, beans, sauteed peppers and onions, plus churros for dessert
Appetizers
- Chile Con Queso$10.92Spicy blend of cheeses.Popular
- Roasted Salsa$7.73 • 92% (120)One pint of daily hand roasted salsa. Served with Homemade chips.
- Guacamole$10.62 • 89% (76)Made in-house with fresh Hass avocados,Onions, cilantro, tomatoes and jalapenos. Served with homemade chips.
- Queso Blanco$10.92 • 91% (68)Rich white queso with jalapeño peppers.
- Nacho Appetizer For 4Priced by add-ons • 90% (11)Build your own nachos with 2 full pounds of homemade chips plus all the salsa, queso, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh and pickled jalapenos, beans, sauteed chicken and ground beef you’ll need to serve 4-6 people.
- Nachos Especial$18.00Individual Chips w/ refried beans, Monterrey jack & Cheddar cheese, served with Pico de Gallo and Guacamole. Choice of: Bean & Cheese, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Steak, Steak and Chicken Combo
- Honey Habanero Shrimp Appetizer$18.29 • 100% (9)Sweet and Fiery. Four mesquite-grilled jumbo shrimp stuffed with fresh minced habanero and crumbled queso fresco, wrapped in smoked bacon and topped with the honey chipotle glaze.
- Shrimp & Fish Ceviche$20.00 • 100% (4)cod & shrimp | lime juice | tomato | red onions | cilantro | avocado | tortilla chips | serrano peppers | chimichurri dressing
- Tortilla Soup$7.67 • 100% (8)chicken broth | avocado | sweet corn | Monterey jack tortilla strips tortilla strips
Quesadillas
- Fajita Quesadilla$20.95 • 90% (120)Steak or Chicken Fajita, sautéed onions and Monterrey jack on flour tortillas with sour cream and fresh guacamole.
- Pulled Chicken Quesadilla$19.77 • 96% (96)Sautéed pulled chicken, tomatoes, onions, and Monterey Jack on flour tortillas with sour cream and fresh guacamole.
- Quesa-Birria$19.77 • 72% (11)Adobo rubbed beef, slow braised in savory Mexican spices, folded into spicy corn tortillas & griddled with melted Monterrey Jack Cheese. Served with delicious broth for dipping.
- Vegetable Quesadilla$18.29 • 85% (21)Sautéed peppers, onions, and Monterey Jack on flour tortillas with sour cream and fresh guacamole.
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Tex-Mex Enchiladas
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Salads
Mesquite Grilled Specialties
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Kids Menu
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- Rating and reviews
4.7
•2000+ Ratings •
31 Reviews
Martin R.• 09/13/24yummy
Josh G.• 09/08/24Best Tex Mex in the DC area!
Martin R.• 08/18/24yummy
Jed S.• 08/08/24Excellent food quality on a wide variety of items. Clean and fresh. Will order again.
masayo C.• 05/20/24the delivery food is just like being at the restaurant! they take care to provide the same great service! Love the attention to service.
Dream Believe Achieve S.• 04/25/24Great job.
Jennifer R.• 03/28/24Order lunch for 9 people and they got everything right! It was delicious
Gabriel M.• 02/18/24Very nice and tasty good!
Bradley G.• 12/18/23Great food!
kathy C.• 10/17/23The driver was excellent!
Melanie H.• 10/11/23Everything was so good and fresh and tasty
David S.• 09/03/23Best fajitas
AYANA C.• 07/11/23Guacamole is always great.
AYANA C.• 06/29/23I love it here.
silena D.• 06/26/23great
Paul G.• 06/23/23Fresh and delicious 😋
silena D.• 06/11/23good
Quinton M.• 05/02/23delicious!!!
Linda F.• 04/18/23Great!💜
Ben V.• 04/07/23Best food ever. I just wish it was more affordable.
Devin H.• 01/28/23Good and filling with generous portions
Robin T.• 01/25/23Excellent food!
Michael S.• 12/20/22Always good!
Jenny Beth A.• 10/05/22Great quality food and considerable prices!🌮🌮🌮
Tim M.• 08/03/22Always great and consistent
Chris W.• 07/04/22Excellent fajitas.
Henry J.• 05/22/22Delicious, filling.
Kevin L.• 02/06/22Delicious
Marcia N.• 02/02/22satisfied my craving tremendously!
Nancy H.• 08/01/21excellent food
Tim M.• 08/13/21Great.
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