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Uncle Julio’s
Fine Mexican Food
449 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
www.unclejulios.com
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Reviewed by: Tom House
oo Hoo! I love Mexican food!” I exclaimed to my Celebrity Guest Natasza Pludowski as we pulled into the valet parking in front of Uncle Julio’s in Mizner Park, Boca Raton, Florida. I rambled on, "Let's make it spicy! I brought some of my own peppers..sshhh." Natasza's wide ranging palate and extraordinary beauty always makes it a pleasure dining with her. Join us as we check out Uncle Julio's together!
Pork and Chicken Stuffed Tamales Traditionally Wrapped in Corn Husks
We chose a corner away from the live entertainment so we could “review effectively”, and the table-top festivities began on cue. As we were enjoying a Guacamole con Queso Combo, I learned that Uncle Julio’s has 16 locations in total! Five in Dallas, Texas, six in Washington, DC, two in Chicago and one location in Florida…that’s where we are! So I guess Florida is lucky to have at least one UJ’s! Apparently this restaurant chain is more popular than I had realized.
Tom House and Natasza Enjoying Uncle Julio's
The use of high quality Haas Avocados make Uncle Julio’s guacamole so delicious! Combining the "guac" with the highly addictive melted cheese, warm tortilla chips and salsa, made for a great combo. We were also digging some Pork and Chicken Tamales traditionally wrapped in corn husks, and excellent Fried Calamari that was crisped to perfection. A good fried calamari dish to me is crispy, golden brown and never greasy. I just described Uncle Julio’s Calamari for you. A squeeze of lemon and that’s about all you need. The flavor of the obviously not pre-frozen calamari was right on the money. UJ's Totilla Chips, Corn Tamales, Enchiladas, Tacos and more, are made on premises...a nice touch, and you can certainly tell from the first bite.
Excellent Fried Calamari Crisped to Perfection
Speaking of flavor, the Classic or Passion Fruit margaritas and Dos Equis XX beer make for some tasty food pairings at Uncle Julio’s…trust me.
As our main courses of Acapulco Shrimp and Honey Chipotle Glazed Salmon arrived, a live Flamenco-style guitarist unleashed a bevy of bar chords and what I call, “Stunt-Guitar-Playing”, upon the crowd! He played behind his head, upside down, with his teeth and his ear, all without ever missing a beat. He is very good performer, and the Latin flavored entertainment was not lost on the appreciative crowd who clapped and cheered him on the whole way. 
See some of this performance by Clicking Here!
Uncle Julio's Shrimp Acapulco
Honey Chopotle Glazed Salmon
Dinners were truly excellent, exhibiting first class flavors I never expected to experience at a casual looking Mexican restaurant…but I did! The Acapulco Shrimp were grilled and the spicy mango salsa is right up my culinary alley. Natasza’s Honey & Chipotle Glazed Salmon was moist and ever-so-flaky. Impressed from the start, we were well prepared for a dessert of Coconut Flan and Chocolate Empanada. It was at this time we experienced the most incredible Coconut Flan this side of the Pacific Ocean. Giant, wet and quivering (get your minds out of the gutter), this flan was made to extreme Food Network© perfection and precision. The Chocolate Empanadas were nothing to complain about either… rich and delectable. Somebody stop me!
Coconut Flan "...one of the best I have ever had!" Tom House
Check out Uncle Julio’s pronto! Tell em’ “That Blue-Eyed Gringo” Tom House from Dinnerreviews.com© sent you. Ole Baby!
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