Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe

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#3 out of 99 restaurants in Ballston
($$), Southwestern, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Hours today: 11:00am-10:00pm
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Location Icon 4301 Fairfax Dr
Arlington, VA 22203
Phone Icon Phone: (703) 528-3131
Neighborhood Icon Neighborhood: Ballston

Hours

Open Today:
11:00am-10:00pm
Monday11:00am-10:00pm
Tuesday11:00am-10:00pm
Wednesday11:00am-10:00pm
Thursday11:00am-10:00pm
Friday11:00am-11:00pm
Saturday11:00am-11:00pm
Sunday11:00am-10:00pm

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Restaurant Details

Delivery
No

Payment
Credit Cards Accepted

Parking
Street

Good for Kids
Yes

Attire
Casual

Alcohol
Yes - Full Bar

Reservations
Yes

Cuisines:
Southwestern, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Price Point
$$ $ - Cheap Eats (Under $10)
$$ - Moderate ($11-$25)
$$$ - Expensive ($25-$50)
$$$$ - Very Pricey (Over $50)

WiFi
No

Outdoor Seats
Yes

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#3 out of 99 restaurants in Ballston
#1 of 1 Southwestern in Ballston

Top Reviews of Uncle Julio's Rio Grande Cafe

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review_stars 02/17/2011 - N Saraf
First with the positives: Quick seating service, and although the restaurant was packed, the server was at our table even before I could sit down, so that was a welcome plus. With the positive, unfortunately here is the negative: one long strand of hair *inside* the enchilada. We asked for no rice (due to food allergies), however the plate came to table with rice. When we asked for an exchange, server brought back same plate, with the rice just taken off (some was still on the plate). We had to call the server back to table at least 3 times to correct other missing items and mistakes for rest of folks at our table (total of just 4). Sorry, it may be a popular place, but left us feeling unsatisfied.

review_stars 12/30/2009 - MenuPix User
just love the food and everything about this restaurant and wish it would come back to richmond in a different locality. it would do great at short pump shopping mall or in the city, I am positive of that. we are so lost and sad here without rio grande so many of us miss it.

review_stars 12/30/2009 - MenuPix User
we were faithful customers of rio here in richmond, va but they closed it a few years back. can't understand it either it was always busy. wish they would try again in a different locality, it would probably do great at the short pump mall west end, or down town. come back please.

review_stars 05/04/2009 - MenuPix User
When we want to go out to eat this place is always the first that pops in our head. #1

review_stars 05/12/2008 - MenuPix User
As a Texan, I never thought I'd find the best Mexican food I had tasted in many many years! Food was excellent, cannot recommend the giant grilled shrimp wrapped in bacon highly enough! Service was excellent and we were there on the Saturday of Mother's Day. Pure chaos and our service was impeccable! They will be on our "must" visit every time we are in the area!

review_stars 03/08/2008 - Jen
Food is overpriced for the quality especially the drinks. Service was slow, my boyfriend and I will not being going back.

review_stars 09/21/2007 - MenuPix User
Has been one of our favorites since early 90's

review_stars 06/07/2006 - andrea
Best mex in town and great margaritas


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